It was a terrific evening. It is so nice when you try a restaurant new to you and it exceeds your expectations. You have to walk up a flight of stairs to reach the restaurant. We were able to find parking across from the restaurant on Gore St at the reasonable rate of $2.00 per hour. There was only 1 other table occupied during the duration of our visit. It was a table for 6. The room was nicely decorated and there is very good spacing between tables. We had a table overlooking Gore St. The service is truly exceptional. There was only the waitress and cook working when we were there. Our waitress was very good at explaining all the options to us and making recommendations. There is a very small wine list and they serve cocktails as well. We ordered a bottle of pinot grigio and our waitress poured the first glass of wine and brought an ice bucket out to chill the bottle. We shared an appetizer of yak momo. They were delicious. They are shaped like a large Chinese har gow (shrimp dumpling). They came with a nice sauce for dipping. It was nice and spicy but not too hot. For entrees I had Druk entrée - dried pork belly. It was wonderful. The pork belly was nice and crisp. It came with vegetables and wonderful bread rolls. The rolls were so good. They tasted homemade. My husband had pork tomahawk glazed with a caramel butter and topped with mango compote. It was so tender and good. The food here is really unique and different. We saw the chef come out of the kitchen and we talked to him. He offered us a complimentary glass of rice wine. When we left my husband left before I did because he was concerned that time might run out on our parking meter. When I came out of the washroom I was walking down the stairs very slowly because I had an injury to my foot. The waitress came to the top of the stairs, noticed how slowly I was navigating the stairs and came down and assisted me. This was a wonderful evening. We had a lovely dining venue, exceptional service and food and reasonable prices. I would like to explore more of the menu. read more

Let me begin by saying the food here is absolutely excellent. We happened to be in town they had a tasting menu of several Nepalese classics, and it was delicious. I would say the flavor profile fell around the spicy, hearty, and rich category. Some of the highlights included the yak momos, a spicy rice roll appetizer with crushed ramen noodles, and toasted sesame brittle. There was also this flaky pastry with powdered sugar that was pretty tasty as well. Service came with hopeful promises of the food taking only 10-15 minutes. Besides our small party, there was also a work party of about 20. Huge group, honestly, and we were pleasantly surprised by the time estimate. However, upon waiting an hour for our food, we decided to take our food to go. The staff were accommodating in that they helped us bag everything in 15 minutes as previously promised, but this was after an hour waiting as people in the work party were served multiple courses. I would definitely recommend coming here when they aren't hosting any functions, so perhaps call ahead to ensure you're not stuck waiting like us. read more

Came here for dine out birthday celebration! Funnily enough, I had passed by that area recently and was curious about the restaurant so was very excited about trying it out. The dine out menu consisted of seven courses - four of which included chilli . My favourite was the Phaksaa Paa - Bhutanese style pork, chilli and vegetable stew, served with house bread. Oh my goodness the pork was so so so so so tender and flavourful. It just melted in my mouth. I was so happy. The Bho Cha, Himalayan churned butter tea, was a great finish to the meal! It was a hot and savoury tea and I enjoyed sipping on it at the end of the meal. I also highly recommend trying the cocktails as they were super yummy! We ordered a Thenthuk, tumeric infused hand-cut noodle in marrow broth with AAA beef for the toddler. He ate it so fast we had to find ways to entertain him the rest of the meal. Can't wait to come back to try the regular menu items! There's simply so many choices. The service that night was very very slow. The entire dinner took about 3 hours, despite us telling the staff that with our young toddler, we cannot dine for that long. There was also a bit of mix up with the order of the dishes as they tried to serve us a dish we already have, and skipped one that we didn't have yet. Hopefully, that's been improved since then and it was just a one-time thing due to how busy the dine out night was! read more

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Visited Addah for their dine out menu and it was a great tasting menu of the cuisine. The interior is super cozy and some of the areas feel like visiting someone's home rather than a restaurant. The staff were also super nice and friendly. They were very good about explaining each dish and its role in the culture. The actual food was mostly good. I personally didn't appreciate how spicy some of the dishes were but I do understand that it needs to be like that to be authentic. Some of the dishes were also very odd, which made for an interesting experience of trying new things. It wasn't my favourite but fun to try. read more

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Did the Dine Out Vancouver. Addah is food from the region of Himalayan, notably Bhutan. The restaurant is located in Chinatown surrounded by Michelin Stars like Barbara, Kissa Tanto and St Lawrence. Addah's has modern furnishings with a sense of humility and found objects. Photos along the entry stair corridor opens a window to Himalayan culture and its people. We were very curious of the restaurant. Given the neighborhood, we opted for lunch over dinner. For lunch we had the 5 courses Dine Out special. Never had Yak before. Nor Grass fed Yak from Okanagan. Both the appetizer and main had Yak. Super delicious. Very delightful dining experience. Exotic and ethnic taste without having any flair for the dramatic. To me this is a good thing, affording the locals this unusual experience. The main which is hand cut noodles in a yak bone marrow broth with plenty chunks of veggies and yak meat, was extraordinary tasty. Our server was genuinely gracious and inviting. Overall it was surprisingly positive experience without gouging prices. I would come again. read more

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I have always wanted to try this restaurant that offers Himalayan food. Having never experienced Himalayan cuisine before, the Dine Out Vancouver festival provides me with the perfect opportunity. The restaurant's menu has caught my eye, offering a 7-course meal for CAD55.00 - a fantastic deal! First course Lafing: steamed cold noodle stuffed with spicy mix of nuts, house chilli oil and green onion _ The stuffed mixed nuts with chili were spicy, a tad salty, but delicious. The noodles were perfect, striking a balance between not too soft and not too hard. It made for a great dish to start Second course Yak Momo: Sikkimese style yak meat dumpling with feta chilli -This was an excellent dish. It was distinctly not Chinese-style; rather, it embodied the Himalayan style of dumplings. The stuffing had a flavor reminiscent of South East Asian cuisine. I really loved this dish. Third course Phaksa paa: Bhutanese style pork, chilli and vegetable stew served with house bread -The pork was exceptionally tender, the sauce had a spicy kick, and I could detect a hint of curry spice, perhaps? The bread was dense, chewy, and exceptionally good. This, too, was another great dish. Fourth course Choila: Nepali style hay smoked duck mixed with fire roasted tomato, charred chilli, mustard oil and spices served with house pickle and flattened rice -Chopped duck encased in a roasted tomato - a unique and intriguing dish. The puffed rice added a crispy and light texture, reminiscent of rice crispy without additional ingredients. A very different and interesting culinary experience Fifth course Sanga bhaley: classic Tibetan layered pastry -This layered pastry was similar to phyllo, but it was more crispy and lighter. Very good. Sixth course Bho cha: Himalayan churned butter tea - I had never tried butter tea before. It had a very thick, melted butter flavor within the tea. I believe that people living at higher elevations may require such a rich and thick beverage to sustain themselves physically. It was an ancient food , and I truly enjoyed the experience. Seventh course: Till ko laddu: Nepali style sweet sesame balls -Strawberry-flavored granita tastes really good! It says 'Sesame ball,' but actually, it's a sesame thin bar--crunchy, sweet sesame goodness. An excellent dessert to finish. It was an excellent dinner. The prices were very reasonable, and the service was excellent. The server explained all the dish details, and the ambience was pleasant. I can't wait for my next visit. I will definitely go back read more

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Amazing time at Addah for Dine Out Vancouver 2024; $55 dinner for 7 course dinner! First time dining at Addah and the staff bringing out the food shared their knowledge about the history and ingredients that celebrates Himalayan culture. The space is beautiful! First course Lafing: steamed cold noodle stuffed with spicy mix of nuts, house chilli oil and green onion Second course Yak Momo: Sikkimese style yak meat dumpling with feta chilli Third course Phaksa paa: Bhutanese style pork, chilli and vegetable stew served with house bread Fourth course Choila: Nepali style hay smoked duck mixed with fire roasted tomato, charred chilli, mustard oil and spices served with house pickle and flattened rice Fifth course Sanga bhaley: classic Tibetan layered pastry Sixth course Bho cha: Himalayan churned butter tea Seventh course: Till ko laddu: Nepali style sweet sesame balls We were so full by 4-5 course but we couldn't say no to desserts! Come hungry. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Girls Night at Addah in Vancouver. The place was quiet since it was a week day. Staff was attentive and helped with questions with the menu. Ordered the Aloo Chew- Ra, Short ribs and seafood flat bread and the Chicken Tarkari plate. Food was fresh, the Chicken and Dal were so home-ly and the Flatbread was stuffed with sooooo many toppings. They also do Yak recipes and the special for the night was a Yak pie. (Did not order, will try for next time!) read more

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Can't recommend this place enough. Such a unique and warm experience. Food is so delicious. Service is genuine and charming. The waitress explained the authenticity of the dishes to us, as well as how and where they've supplied their ingredients, including local farmers markets and Yak farms in Salmon Arm. The biggest drawback is that the food seems to take awhile to come to the table. So be prepared for the wait. But otherwise I would say worth the wait. As of writing this the restaurant is fairly new, but I'm certain at some point it will be a huge hit in Vancouver. Take your friends and family! read more

Addah - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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One line review: Nice place for a celebration at a premium price. We went here because friends visiting from out of town had somehow located it and wanted to celebrate a birthday there. I'm not sure how they found it as it is a new spot. The inside was cute but virtually barren at 6pm when I arrived; it was NOT hard to find my party. When we left around 8pm, it was starting to hop. The live music was about to start, and people were streaming in (looked like they had a cover, but it didn't affect us because we were already there for dinner). My party had already ordered: - Lobster flatbread (tasty, though as is often the case with flatbread, a waste of seafood) - Pork chop (This was thick, juicy, and a good portion. Sides were good as well). - Others had the duck and pheasant/sausage entrees. Everything looked beautiful and as if intended for more of a fine dining experience. The prices matched that expectation. It was good, but I wouldn't necessarily call it a good value. Service was excellent, personable. They even brought out a special birthday dessert, which was lovely. I was, however, surprised to find an extra charge on our bill ($12, I think). Whether it was because there was no entree for me (my wife and I split the flatbread, which was an appetizer, and the pork chop dinner) or for the dessert (which, frankly, we had not ordered), I was disappointed. But it wasn't enough to ruin what was otherwise a nice evening. Parking is at meters on street but relatively reasonable ($2/hour). Bottom line: Good enough to try again, but this should be considered a nice night out -- not a casual date or drop in. read more

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Visited this restaurant for Dine Out and I was so glad I made this choice! I've grown up eating Indian food, but this was a delightfully unique flavor profile and combination of ingredients! The spice levels, the textures, everything was spot on. The chefs were kind enough to adjust based on our dietary restrictions to ensure we had a perfect evening. Looking forward to when I can try a culinary journey there again! read more

My family came here for a birthday and I have to say that we had the sweetest birthday ever! We got a little dessert with a candle! It was so unexpected and so kind The food was amazing and so different and the atmosphere was so welcoming. We tried the yak tongue and it was exceptional. I've never had it before and never thought to try it but I'm so glad I did All around 10/10 I would do it again. We definitely will be back. Thanks so much for the great birthday and wonderful food read more

I'm new to Himalayan food, and the staff said they take inspiration from the 6 original kingdoms of the Himalayas, and their traditional cuisines. Had a tasting platter and pork chop for dinner. Portions were larger than I expected and for two people we left very full. The fresh breads and home made sausages were stand outs for us. The restaurant was not busy at all on a Friday night. It's a big room and there was only one other table seated. This seemed unreasonable given how good the food was. This place deserves more credit! read more

Addah - Tasting platter - larger than expected - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had a fabulous Dine Out Vancouver lunch at Addah today. Each course was interesting and delicious. The server carefully explained each dish and the chef also came out and shared his background while explaining how the very appealing five courses were created. The unassuming street front does not prepare you for the lovely experience up the stairs. Highly recommended. read more

True, authentic Himalayan cuisine. While most "Himalayans/Nepalese" restaurants I had been before were basically Indian restaurants, Addah focuses on original regional delicacies. Tip of the hat to the terrific chef for promoting his native cuisine and resisting the Indian drift. Highly recommended! read more

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I booked a dinner on a whim for Dine Out Vancouver and am so glad I did! The space is really beautiful, very friendly service, and the food was so incredibly flavourful. The menu was mostly unfamiliar dishes, but my friends and I loved the adventure of their Himalayan journey set meal. I thought the food was well worth the price. I hope more people discover this little gem of a place! They have live music on the weekends, too. Go check it out! read more

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Food is delicious, fresh and fragrant. Service is exceptional. Dining room is beautiful. Check out this new gem!

My friend and I had never had Himalayan food before and we used Dine-out as an opportunity to discover it at Addah. What a find! The setting is lovely, the food quite wonderful and full of interesting flavours. We especially enjoyed the dumplings and the Bhutanese cheese casserole with peppers. Our waitress, Renisa, was attentive and delightful, making this a truly memorable meal. We will be back! read more

This is an undiscovered gem. I haven't had Himalayan food before and the flavours were rich and delicious. The servers were both so sweet and gave us some great recommendations on what to try. My favourite was the lamb read more

the place is amazin, super good customer services, good food feels like home