Salmon n' Bannock Bistro is an international restaurant in South Granville, Vancouver.
Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway is Vancouver's only Indigenous-owned restaurant since 2010, run by Inez Cook, Eater Vancouver Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Signature dishes: Bison pot roast, Salmon and bannock, Game burger
Must order: Wild salmon with bannock bread, the kitchen's plate since 2010.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar takes walk-ins for the bison and salmon plate.
Address: 1128 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
La Taqueria on West Hastings is Vancouver's reference Mexican counter since 2009 under chef Marcelo Ramirez Martiarena, six locations and a Chinatown branch.
Signature: Carnitas taco, Cochinita pibil taco, Vegetarian guisado
Order: Order four tacos at the counter and a horchata; carnitas and cochinita pibil are the reference picks.
Tip: Counter-only; order at the till and grab a stool by the window. The Cambie branch is the calmer seat.
Ramen Danbo on West 4th is the Vancouver branch of the Fukuoka Hakata-style ramen shop, three city branches since 2015 and a Robson late-night standby.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Hakata-style noodles
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with extra-firm noodles, kotteri richness, the Hakata style.
Tip: Counter only; the West End branch on Robson opens until 01:00 Fridays and Saturdays.
Phnom Penh on East Georgia Street since 1985 runs the Cambodian and Vietnamese kitchen the city sets its bar by, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022.
Signature: Crispy chicken wings, Butter beef carpaccio, Pho ga
Order: Double order of crispy chicken wings and butter beef carpaccio.
Tip: No reservations; arrive before 18:00 or after 20:30 to skip the line. Cash takes a discount.
Bao Bei on Keefer Street since 2010 is Tannis Ling's modern Chinese brasserie, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Vancouver's reference natural-wine Chinese room.
Signature: Shao bing pork belly, Spicy peanut noodles
Order: Shao bing pork belly bun with the spicy peanut noodles.
Tip: No reservations; the bar walks in from 17:30. Sunday evening is the easier seat.
Maenam on West 4th since 2009 is chef Angus An's modern Thai kitchen, Michelin recommended 2022, the city's reference Bangkok-meets-BC room.
Signature: Crispy oyster pad Thai, Spot prawn curry
Order: The crispy oyster pad Thai with the chef's tasting; chef Angus An runs the kitchen.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for pad Thai and a Tiger beer.
Anh and Chi on Main Street is the sibling-run modern Vietnamese kitchen since 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Vancouver's reference banh xeo and pho.
Signature: Banh xeo crepe, Bun cha Hanoi, Pho bo dac biet
Order: Banh xeo with the family-style sharing platter; siblings Amelie and Vincent Le run the room.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line for dinner from 17:00. Weekday lunch is the easier seat.
