Afghan Horsemen Restaurant is a dietary-friendly spot in South Granville, Vancouver.
Afghan Horsemen on Anderson on Granville Island since 1974 is Canada's oldest Afghan restaurant, halal kebabs and ashak dumplings, a heritage room.
Tip: Reservations on the website; the back room sits low at floor cushions. The lamb sajee is the kitchen's calendar.
Address: 1833 Anderson Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R5
Omnitsky Kosher Deli on Oak Street is Vancouver's reference Glatt kosher deli and butcher since 1942, BC Kosher certified by the Vancouver Beth Din.
Tip: Counter takeout only; the corned beef sandwich is the kitchen's reference plate. Closed Friday afternoon and Saturday for Shabbat.
Heirloom Vegetarian on West 12th since 2012 is the city's reference all-day vegetarian dining room, an all-vegan-marked menu plus the Yaletown sister branch.
Tip: Brunch books on OpenTable 30 days out for Sunday; the dinner menu shifts to small plates after 17:00.
Omnitsky Kosher Deli on Oak Street is Vancouver's reference Glatt kosher deli and butcher since 1942, BC Kosher certified by the Vancouver Beth Din.
Tip: Counter takeout only; the corned beef sandwich is the kitchen's reference plate. Closed Friday afternoon and Saturday for Shabbat.
MeeT in Gastown on Water Street is the original of the city's reference vegan-burger trio since 2014, three Vancouver locations and a classic comfort menu.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line is busiest Saturday from 18:00. The MeeT on Main branch has the larger room.
The Acorn on Main Street since 2012 is Vancouver's reference vegetarian and largely vegan-friendly dining room, Canada's 100 Best top 30 with a Plant-Forward.
Tip: Reservations on Tock open 30 days out; vegan-marked menu options across the entire plate list.
Virtuous Pie on Main Street since 2015 is the city's reference vegan pizzeria with the cashew mozzarella house pour, plus ice cream and a Vancouver classic.
Tip: No reservations; the bar walks in. The Stranger and Super Cheezy are the kitchen's reference pies.
Chickpea on Main Street since 2017 is Vancouver's reference vegan Israeli shawarma counter, plus a sister Chickpea Roving food truck on the Vancouver street.
Tip: Counter only; the shawarma platter feeds two. The food truck rotates summer weekends through the city.
Heirloom Vegetarian on West 12th since 2012 is the city's reference all-day vegetarian dining room, an all-vegan-marked menu plus the Yaletown sister branch.
Tip: Brunch books on OpenTable 30 days out for Sunday; the dinner menu shifts to small plates after 17:00.
