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    East is East

    3.9 (540 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Good for kids
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    Menu full of enticing-sounding dishes
    Karen S.

    This was the second time I ordered the "Feast" and it had slipped a bit from what I remembered 4 years ago. Essentially an all-you-can-eat experience, it's fun to peruse a full menu of enticing-sounding dishes and go wild with ordering as much as you please. Some dishes read better than they taste however. Almost everything is stewed to the same soft texture and the flavours aren't terribly distinct from one another. The mango chicken, which I loved before, was too sweet for me this time. The mushroom soup, which had been packed with shrooms previously, sported a few small pieces. The chicken breast kabob was dry and overcooked. A few things stood out: The tiny cup of chai they offered at the start was richly redolent of cardamom and ginger. The whipped spinach was simple and good. The crisp-edged boulani (potato pancakes) were the perfect vehicle for scooping the hummus and baba ganoush, which were exemplary. The ambiance, gracious service and music are special-occasion worthy. Although the "Feast" is a memorable experience, for me, food does not take center stage.

    Menu (Silk Route feast)
    Joyce L.

    The interior is absolutely stunning -- warm lighting, rustic wood décor, and beautiful artistic touches everywhere. We are party of 8 and all ordered the $49 tasting menu ( Silk Road Feast) which was such a great deal because it allowed us to try a wide variety of delicious dishes. This is like all you can eat order from the menu. The staff were all so kind and attentive, always checking in to make sure we continue ordering something new to try. What really made the night special was the live music and dance performance. It added so much energy and authenticity to the evening. They do charge a $5 per person on Sat, entertainment fee, but for an hour-long performance, it's absolutely worth it. Tonight we had a chinese harp and flamenco dance performance

    Tiffany Y.

    Came for Indian food and East is East did not disappoint! It was an amazing restaurant with great food and flavors, kind service, and reasonable prices with good portion sizes. We loved it so much we came back a few days later.

    Salmon Boulani  Boulani Mango Squash and Eggplant Boulani Pomegranate Margarita
    Selin O.

    À la carte menu was really well priced, delicious and had so many options. Pomegranate marg was also super fresh (there was pulp at the very bottom which makes me believe it was freshly squeezed?)- really great experience overall. They gave complimentary dessert for my friend whose birthday we were celebrating. Will return.

    This is what ripping off a customer looks like.  Print your prices on the menu!!!
    Robert C.

    Return or not return? Unlikely! I don't know if I've ever left a one star review. I hate feeling ripped off when I eat at a restaurant, but that was my experience tonight. Service was bad and feel duped. Went with my Mom and twin teenage kids. We were there early 5:15pm and there was no else but for one table finishing up. Nice looking restaurant, but had to wait to be seated, for who? There was no one there but servers and hostesses. Here's my issues. Food options are mainly a fixed sampler menu for unlimited eating at $47/person. No one in my party was that hungry so the server says we can order just an entree and that's what each of us did. Problem is there are no prices printed on the menu, for real. No prices for the entrees but maybe my bad for assuming it would be "reasonable". We debated what appetizer to order and then the server cuts us off and says, "No worries, I will bring a selection of options for you to taste on the house." My Mom then asks for a cup of hot water. We waited and waited while the restaurant filled up quickly. We saw every other table receive their appetizers, and guess what. We never received anything, no appetizers and no hot water. Food came out. My mom, daughter, and mine came out first. My son ordered the chicken kebab that came with no rice, you read correctly so we had to order an extra rice. I was almost done by the time his entree arrived bc they were so late with his. At this point, I just wanted to leave. Food was ok, not over the top. The bill came, and that's when I got even more ticked off. I never leave a sub 20% tip, but had no issue doing that tonight. Rotten service and overpriced. - $5.50 for a small bowl of plain rice, for real? The server never once implied the rice was charged on top of the entree. She asked, "Would you like plain rice or Afghan rice"? when we ordered the entree. - $33 for a few chicken cubes and then you charge me another $5.50 for rice? I have no issue paying anything if the food/experience is good. This experience? All around insulting and offensive, and few dining experiences have upset me as much as this one. Can't believe the owners have the gall to charge this. Print the #%*+ prices and charge fairly. #Wrong #Wrong #Wrong

    Alisha W.

    As I look thru my review drafts and "unposted" restaurant photos in 2024, this place was def a memorable spot worthy of a review for its exotic decor, cozy ambiance and excellent service. Visited on a weekday lunch and it was busy right when it opened; they offer a small cup of chai while you wait to be seated. I like the variety of dishes when you choose the Silk Route feast option and it was interesting to sample different menu items. Some dishes were better than others but I appreciated its small portion sizes to get a taste and try new dishes. Although not every item ordered were to my liking and I don't have an especially memorable dish that I can recommend, overall food presentation was good and it was an enjoyable meal. This restaurant is recommended for chill dates and is a good place for conversations and reunion to catch up because it's not loud and quite cozy. Sitting at the booth was nice and comfortable. For my next visit, I would like to return to dine in during an evening when they have live performances.

    Bonnie Y.

    We came here on a Thursday night. It wasn't crowded so we got seated shortly. While we were waiting, we were offered hot Apple ginger cider and mango lassi which were delicious. We were seated at a booth. The decoration was very unique and it gave me a cozy feeling. We were offered Silk Route Feast option, which was a tasting menu that included soup, salad, naan, rice and main dishes. Basically I got to try everything on the menu in small portions. I loved this option as I'm not a big eater but i wanted to try different things. My favorites were Mango Chicken, Cauliflower and Chicken Masala. I absolutely loved their apple ginger cider with wine (it's like mulled wine). The waitresses kept offering to refill our plates all the time. We were so full when we left. There was a guy playing violin during that time. Overall, we loved our first visit.

    Live performance of Chinese harp
    Jill W.

    Great concept for the tasting menu and a fun experience! Soup, salad, bread, rice, mezze and 3 choices from the main dishes, which can be reordered throughout the meal. Sounds like a lot, but the portions are small meaning you can try so many things if not everything! I really enjoyed the peas and cheese and the lentils. Their chai is absolutely delicious and my Chaitini was so very good. Everything prepared and served with great care. Loved it.

    Walking by and saw this. Must return for lunch
    Michael L.

    Saw the signboard out front promoting their Chai Feast weekdays at lunch for $21 and came by on a Friday in a group of 3. You order one salad, one soup and start with 3 of the mains. Then keep ordering until one is full or finished. This was a much better experience that the last time I was here. Our server was very attentive and stopped by regularly to see what else we would like to order. We ended up trying all the dishes. I quite liked the dahl soup, the lamb and the boulani. It was a very positive food experience and happy to recommend East is East for their Chai Feast for lunch.

    Sree S.

    Fantastic restaurant in Vancouver! Very unique tasting menu option where you get to try everything in the menu. Wnded the meal with dessert which was also top notch. Highly recommend the salmon dish which was the best I've ever had.

    Tasting menu
    Megan L.

    I had an excellent meal here with a friend on what was initially a quieter Thursday evening. There was a slight wait around 5 pm, and in the meantime we were treated to samples of their delicious chai. Once we got a table in the incredibly aesthetic restaurant, we were informed that there would be a $3 cover charge for the live music later that evening and that we had 1.5 hours to finish our meal. Any doubts we had about the limitations imposed quickly melted away as we took in the food menu and decided to go with the $39 unlimited feast and chai. The food itself was spectacular. I loved the variety of foods and we were never without empty plates. The service was top-notch, even when we felt sheepish for going for 2nds... and eventually 3rds. My favorite dishes included the eggplant, mushroom chicken cashew, and gormeh sabzi (lamb-based), though all were awesome. I also liked that they added in the salad, soup, baba ganoush, and boulani, which turned out to be Afghan stuffed pita bread, something I hadn't tried before. All the dishes really hit the spot. The apple lemon ginger chai was also yummy, something I had never tried before. It reminded me of cozy autumn and complimented the meal well. While I was initially hesitant about the live music, the 3 gentlemen played and sang beautifully at an unimposing, lower volume, adding to the ambience of the spectacularly decorated restaurant. Overall, this is one of those meals that I will remember fondly from time to time. This is a must on any foodie's list when in the Vancouver area!

    The tasting menu lets you try everything--come hungry, because it's all delicious! Mango butternut squash and lamb curry were my favorites!
    Seattle M.

    This is a 5 star experience--food, service and atmosphere! The mango butternut squash and lamb curry were my favorites, and everything was worth opting for the tasting menu. The chai is the best, and must-have, as well!

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    I ordered the masala chicken with naan bread. The server asked if we wanted naan or rice, so I…read morethought it came with it, but the naan is an extra $2.5, which is ok. They gave two slices of naan bread. The masala chicken is good, but the portion is smaller than other places. The restaurant is quite small with large tables. You have to ring the bell to call the staff as they are preparing food at the back. Overall, it's not bad.

    I came here with 3 friends for dinner. It was our first time and we found the restaurant from…read moreinternet searches. The location is central and it was easy to find street parking on Main Street. Even though it was a Saturday, we were the only table for most of the evening. We were a bit anxious because of the lack of customers; however, there were delivery drivers picking up orders regularly, so it looks like most people did not dine in. The place is clean and seating was comfortable. There is a bell on the table for us to call the server when we were ready to order. We ordered the Lamb Shan-e-Babur that serves 2, the Prawn Coconut, and the Chicken Karahi. The dishes do not come with any rice or naan, so we had 2 orders of rice and 2 orders of naan. Even though the rice portion was generous, we still found it quite pricy. Each of us was given a bottle of water (Pure Life), unnecessary use of plastic is not something that I like to see. And even worse was the surprise when we got the bill that there was a charge for it! The food was delivered by a robot. The portion was reasonable and the taste was good. The lamb was well cooked and tender, the prawns tasted very fresh, and the chicken had the perfect taste, the spice level was just right for all of us. The only thing that was a problem was there were some small sharp broken pieces of bone in the Chicken Karahi, my friend had a painful bite when she thought she was only having the sauce on rice. I would come back for the taste of the food, but I will definitely turn down the bottled water.

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    This was my first time at Dosa Corner! Located on Fraser St with ample seating…read more Drinks - the spicy lemonade was so good! It was my first time having it and the savoury flavor profile was so intriguing. The mango shake was solid and good for cutting the spice of the dishes we got. Appetizers - chicken 65 was solid, hot and crispy and I loved the three sauces that came with it. The chicken samosa was also the perfect size and had a good amount of filling while keeping the crunch. Dosas - wow, the best in town! And so filling! The butter chicken dosa shocked me in terms of size and weight. The spinach masala dosa was also huge and I loved the thin crepe filled with spiced potatoes. Star of the show for sure! Mains - the biryani was also delicious as a rice dish and very filling. It went nicely with the veggie pakora, which was packed with crunch and spice. Overall amazing meal. Manpreet was also super kind and provided excellent service. Can't wait to come back to try more dosas - the menu is very extensive!!

    You've got to visit Dosa Corner, an authentic South Indian restaurant on Fraser St! They recently…read moremoved to this location and it's so spacious on the inside! Staff are super welcoming too and happy to answer any questions about the menu! We tried the Chicken 65, Fish pakora, 3 types of dosas, Lamb palak curry, Chicken biryani , Rasmalai, Gulab jamun, Mango lassi, and spicy lemon drink! All the dishes were soo flavourful and I loved all the warming spices on a cold winter day. Highly recommend ordering a dosa or two because they are sooo tasty!!

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    Sula- Main Street

    4.4
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    I celebrated my birthday at Sula with my girlfriends and had an amazing time! We made a reservation…read morefor 7:00 PM and were seated right away. The servers took great care of us. ​My favorite dish was the Ragda Samosa Chaat. I actually wanted to order a second one, but I asked one of the lovely servers for a recommendation instead. She suggested the Dahi Puri Chaat, and the layers of flavor were incredible! The fresh yogurt, chutneys, and pomegranate made every bite feel like a party in my mouth. Obviously, the garlic naan and chicken curry also deserve an honorable mention. ​The staff warned us that another party was arriving at 9:00 PM, so we were trying to wrap things up. This made it even more surprising when they brought out a mango-coconut dessert with a candle and sang 'Happy Birthday!' I felt so special. It was a lovely surprise that made the whole experience memorable. Thank you to the Sula team--you made my day!

    Went here for Dine Out with two friends. We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated…read moreimmediately. We were seated by the front, but looking deeper into the restaurant I liked the darker colour tones and wall accents. We tried shared our Dine-Out meals: - Sarson Ke Phool: Good. Broccoli and cauliflower were way more softer than expected, but nice flavours. - Chicken Kondattam: Very good. Still a bit crispy and loved the spices. - Raw Mango Bhel: Good. I really like the flavours and textures in this dish. Just wished it didn't get soggy so fast. - Hyderabadi Murgh: Good. Just a great dish to go with the rice. - Khurmani Kofta: I didn't enjoy this one. I've never had this dish before, but tasted more like a dessert. Maybe something I'm not accustomed to. - Ginger Lamb Biryani: Good. Well made and very fragrant. - Rose Pistachio Tres Leches: OK. It was fine. Not too sweet, but nothing outstanding. - Classic Coconut Payasam: Good. Very simple but comforting. Service was pleasant. No issues came up. Overall, a good meal. I enjoyed most of the dishes, and felt it reasonably priced. I'd consider coming back

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    Samosa Pinwheels .. Chicken Lollipops
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    Kalai's Dosa Hut

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    Excellent food! The dosa is crisp and the fillings were delicious. The uttapam was soft and cheesy…read more My favourite was the fish pakoras, so well seasoned! Portions are generous and the food leans a bit salty. We had lots of leftovers to pack. Service was fast and pleasant, one waitress covered the entire small restaurant and she was lovely. The restaurant was clean and authentic.

    My group of 4 tried to go to Dosa Corner down the street, but because they're closed on Mondays, we…read moreopted to try Dosa Hut nearby instead. We came here on a Monday afternoon around 6:30 and it wasn't too crowded. There isn't that much seating inside, just 5-6 booths that fit up to 4 people each. They've removed all the regular table seating inside for social distancing purposes. The menu is quite extensive, with plenty of appetizer and entree options to choose from. I love that you can also customize your own dosa, which I've never seen before. We shared: Vada ($6.25) - the vada was fried well and was the perfect crispiness on the skin. Went well with the sambar and various chutneys Vegetarian kothu paratha ($11.99) - this was my first time trying this dish, but it was a little bit too spicy for me. Essentially they take paratha, cut it up to small bits, and fry it with vegetables (or a protein of your choice). Was an interesting dish to see on the menu, and my other friends who can handle spice all enjoyed it Chicken biryani ($13.99) - my personal favorite dish of the night. The chicken was tender and the rest of the rice very flavorful. I wanted more of this! Masala dosa ($9.99) - pretty standard as far as dosas go

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    Chili fish
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    Hyderabad Biryani House

    Hyderabad Biryani House

    3.8
    (54 reviews)
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    I hosted a diwali party at my place and wanted to do catering for 30 people. I contacted many…read moreplaces and finally landed on Hyderabadi Biryani House. If you didn't know, they provide 3 sizes for their biryani and appetizers - normal size, family size, and party tray. The party tray can easily feed 12-15 people while the family tray can fit 7-8 people. Here is what I ordered - :: Crispy corn family tray - this was a big fit! You didn't even need to warm it up, it tasted good as it was :: chicken majestic family tray - such unique flavours and the chicken was cooked to perfection :: vijaywada chicken biryani party tray - our all time favourite :: paneer 65 biryani party tray - another favourite :: double ka meetha - first time trying it and definitely won't be last. It was a bread budding with alot of ghee and tasted delicious!! They provided a lot of raita and salan with the biryani. All of this was just enough for 30 people! I had many people messaging me the next day asking where i did the catering from. Would highly recommend and it's definitely bank for your buck!

    I liked the food but not the chaos!…read more We decided to explore this restaurant as it claimed to have great biryanis . We entered from back side as there's limited parking on the front. We passed the toilets and the storerooms and I had a feeling it wasn't going to be a clean restaurant. The restrooms were dirty and dingy and so was the floor. The sous chefs moved around in gloves which I saw them use to pick up trays, touch raw food and everything in between. The music was so loud that after a point I felt like leaving. Once we sat down the servers were warm and courteous but oh so overwhelmed. Too many people too little servers. Menu is not exquisite but basic. We ordered goat pepper fry which I felt was exactly what it said. Peppery, feisty and delicious South Indian goat dish . Butterchicken was blah. I know we shouldn't have ordered it at a place like this but tell that to a 10 year old. Naans were basic and nothing stood out. Finally what we came here for, the biryani. We ordered the chicken biryani and the taste was nothing out of the park. I was just happy that it was not loaded with elaichi. Overall, food was good but the place is overall a chaos. I have a feeling the kitchen and storage is unhygienic and not many health and hygiene standards are maintained. Will I ever go back? No.

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    Kitchen prep area and bar seating
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