7 Restaurants I Can't Live Without As A Vancouver Local & Cactus Club Is A Must
West Coast Canadians get it! 🍔
Living in Vancouver has allowed me to taste test my way throughout the entire city, and there are more than a few hometown favourites I keep coming back to.
From Cactus Club to Whitespot, there are so many BC-born restaurant chains and local eateries I couldn't fathom living without. So much so, that I dine at some of the places at least once — or sometimes twice — a week!
Now that I have your attention, here are my go-to spots in the city.
The General Public Sushi Lodge
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Address: 3289 Main St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: This little sushi spot has eclectic vibes and drool-worthy dishes. I always end up ordering the Japanese Fortress, which is a sushi roll that comes with spicy tuna, cucumber and yam fries on top!
Mali Thai Restaurant
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Address: 2710 Main St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: If you love Thai cuisine, I highly suggest checking out this spot. I usually order takeout from Mali Thai at least once a week.
My go-to order is the green curry with prawns, a side of jasmine rice and one order of spring rolls.
Whitespot
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Address: 1476 Kingsway., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Whitespot is such a B.C. classic. There is no better place to get a nice juicy burger and no one can convince me otherwise.
The legendary burger, with signature Triple “O” sauce and a pickle, is a must-try.
Ask For Luigi
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Address: 305 Alexander St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Ask For Luigi is a tiny Italian eatery that always hits the spot. The fresh, handmade pasta is to die for!
Right now, I am loving their Duck Ragu Pappardelle.
Cactus Club
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Address: 1085 Canada Pl., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Cactus Club is well known among Vancouverites, for a good reason. The hip restaurant chain serves up some might mighty dishes and drinks.
My go-to order includes chicken lettuce wraps, truffle fries and frosé — which is a frozen rosé.
Vij's
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Address: 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Vij's serves up a huge selection of dishes that pack a ton of flavour. The restaurant was one of the few to score a spot in Vancouver's Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand category and I can totally see why.
My favourite dish on the menu is lamb popsicles with potatoes.
Glowbal
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Address: 777 Thurlow St., Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: Glowbal is my go-to spot for any special occasion. The glitzy restaurant serves up some delicious dishes and incredibly unique cocktails.
If you're looking for a super aesthetically pleasing drink, try the Empress Martini. You won't regret it.