I finally had a chance to try Fufu from The Taste of Africa along with some other dishes and I'm…read morehappy to have had the opportunity. The fufu with peanut soup was a vegetarian dish and besides having a nice aroma, the taste was just as top tier. The pounded yam with egusi was my favorite as you really can't beat how fresh and delicious this was. The pieces of goat and beef along with chilis, onions, peppers and I believe the other bits were either squash or pumpkin was amazing. The jollef rice could have been a little less wet, but I'm not an expert in this field. I still enjoy it, but slightly drier would have been my preference. The honey jerk chicken was juicy and tender. It was full of flavor and the sweetness balanced the savory well. Everything was made fresh and even though it was for a take out order, everyone loved it.

This restaurant was small, but felt very cozy (as if you're visiting someone's home)! There were a…read morelot of customers that came here for take out, but my friend and I opted to dine in. We ordered the egusi and spinach stew and it came with a big portion of fufu as well. All of their stews also come with goat meat and beef, which was really nice. This was our first time trying fufu and we were given a bowl of warm water to wash our hands and no utensils. My friend and I got to learn how to eat fufu and we really enjoyed it! The soup was very flavorful and spicy and paired well with the fufu. It was very filling so we had leftovers (I think this meal can be shared between 3-4 people)! I am definitely going to try their other soups.

Cute modest restaurant with big flavors! Best meal deal in Vancouver for a 5+ course prix-fixe with…read morean inexpensive wine flight option! Reservation-only in advance (no walk-ins) that is best described as modern African fusion. If you were like us, you weren't sure what to expect but I can tell you that Michelin got this one right. French and Japanese inspired dishes with African/Nigerian pops of flavors. Chef-created cocktails with local organic wines only add to its unique charm. Shout out to Joel for wonderful descriptions and service! We started with the homemade nut/seed wheat/date bread with an amazing shallot butter/anise gastrique--they need to package and sell that butter! The African-inspired "potato salad" with lightly-dressed fresh flavors followed. The crispy eggplant in mushroom broth with smoked guanciale was so awesome!! Very japanese-influenced flavors that my not-an-eggplant-lover wife described as amazingly delicious and incredible. Following the guava/yuzu granite came the amazing duck leg confit with spicy peanut sauce that can only be described as so uniquely delicious. The ribeye was solid but the accompanying leek tart was so good. The African chai tea helped clear the palate for the tasty and whimsical "pancake" dessert. This was such an amazing meal and even more amazingly, they change the menu every 6 weeks and never repeat dishes. We will def return!!

This is a hidden gem in the West End. Sunken below street level, you would not know that there is a…read moreMichelin featured restaurant on Davie street, if not for word of mouth. The space is unassuming and there is a small patio that would be nice to sit at in the summer. The cuisine is not like anything I've had before and it fuses different flavours like masal and jerk spices. They have a five course tasting menu with a vegetarian version to come back in 2025. The menu changes every six weeks. The five courses are artfully presented. On their own, each dish doesn't seem like a massive portion. But by the end of the five courses, really by the end of the fourth course, I was stuffed. All the items were interesting and different, but the flavours worked. They were not things I would have conventionally thought to put together oe methods I would have thought of e.g. salt baked pineapple, but somehow it all ended up very tasty. Standouts for me were the coconut encrusted plantain, the granite palate cleanser, and the chicken liver pate with bannock. The cocktail list is likewise unique. It is tea inspired and organized by elements. The bartender came and explained all the drinks for us. There is an excellent cocktail flight which you can pair with your dinner and I would recommend that to try the most drinks. The presentation on the drinks was also well done, and the cocktails were all very well balanced. Nothing was too spicy or too sweet. The flavours were very harmonious. Service is really great. Everyone is so nice. It was my birthday and they def went the extra mile. All the dishes are explained. The bartender, who is really a mixologist more than a bartender, came to the table to explain each cocktail. If you are a wine person, they also do wine pairings. All the wineries are from BC, and the majority are boutique vineyards. Highly recommend. I'm not a fan of all the restaurants Michelin picks, but this one is definitely deserving.

What a marvellous find! My husband brought me here for our anniversary, and it was perfect. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, classy and just the right size. There were a few other tables busy, but it wasn't noisy and it was a nice atmosphere. The owner, Naz, was welcoming and attentive, explaining the menu and inviting us to "make yourselves at home". (What more could you ask of a dining experience?) The sweet waitress was very helpful, always there when we needed something. I was so happy: there are so many vegetarian options - not just the usual "we took out the meat" but thoughtfully-chosen plates. The best part was the absolutely delicious cuisine: carefully-prepared, well-presented, with each dish complementing the other. Naz showed us how best to enjoy the sauces and seasonings. After the yummy appetizer platter, my husband had an African chicken dish, and I had a vegetable biryani. The prices were more than fair and the food was plentiful - we took a bunch home. We thoroughly enjoyed a lovely evening, and we're already looking forward to returning. Thank you!

The owner Naz was very warm and hospitable. He went around checking on customers and us very often…read moreand thanked us for coming when we were waiting to pay our bill. We were a big group of 12 including infant and toddler and they managed everything beautifully. Another big group of 10+ came in when we were leaving around 9+ pm. The place was not huge but they can do big groups. Reservations recommended. This was my second time trying East African/Indian food. I still didn't know much about it. R and I shared a choma (grilled) platter which had 3 types of meat, choice of carbs and raw vegs. The server recommended Chicken Serena which was grilled chicken with some sauce and herbs. This was my favorite dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The other two meats were the beef ribs (pretty good) and Mishkaki (skewer beef - a bit dry and hard). I love the masala potatoes which was the best thing on the platter. The raw vegs looked like coleslaw without any sauce. It was just a dab of sauce on the side. Not enough for the shredded vegs. I also had the masala chai which was very weak and very bland. Skip this tea. R tried the on tap beer - Baadshah Pilsner - a south Asian craft beer produced by Magic Malt Brewing in Langley. Interesting. Good to try for $5. There was also live music. It can get quite loud when they were singing. Nice patio out front and parking on street and in their lot.

7-day Alaska cruise sailing from Vancouver on the Grand Princess. Nice 70's weather in July. We had…read morea nice balcony suite with sitting area. Food Galore! Fantastic ports with fun excursions. Service was tops. The staff were nice. Activities almost every hour. July is prime cruise season so the ship was full.

Totally the best ever Authentic African food! Just Amazing service they offer too! Buy a large…read morebatch and freeze.

A taste of home. I…read morewas born and raised in Kenya (east Africa) so living in Canada, I miss the food I grew up with back home. Safari Snack House fills that void. Delicious food and as close as possible to back home. It's a small restaurant with limited dine in tables. Will always return for amazing food!

Such fresh and tasty food I felt like I was back in East Africa! The service was impeccable and…read moreShairose (the owner) personally came to see if we needed anything else or could order more food. They're only open for pick up orders so I recommend to call ahead. There's daily and weekend specials as well as lunch special that's about $8. I highly recommend everything off the menu but in particular the beef akhni, chicken samosas, and mogo left me craving more. Portions are well sized too so we were not left hungry but still craved the taste. I would definitely include this as a pitstop in my day if visiting Vancouver.

I was excited to try Ethiopian food as it has been a while since I had last tried. I went with a…read morefriend for dinner and there were plenty of tables available with no reservation on a Saturday evening. I got the chef's choice combination and my friend got the veggie lovers combination. The food arrived relatively promptly and it was presented as a nice spread. Eating with our hands was a neat experience to enjoy the food the traditional way. The server told me to mix all the ingredients together but I wanted to taste each item first. Perhaps mixing it all would have been better as there were a couple items I found their taste to be a bit strong on their own. Personally I also found it on the oily side. The injera was great at soaking it all up but I was unable to finish the injera that was served at the bottom of all the ingredients at the end, with all the oil that was there. Overall it was a great experience and if I were to return, I would skip the combo and order a dish I liked.

Have you ever had Ethiopian food before?…read more Nope, neither have I. I was hanging out with a friend from across town & I wanted to try dinner at another restaurant further up on Commercial Dr. So we decided on drinks here first at Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, while we waited for our standby reservation to come through at the other restaurant. My friend had been here before & highly recommended we come back again to eat. I got to try Ethiopian Honey Wine for the first time. It was refreshingly delicious. Sat at the bar & chilled. Saw various dishes coming out of the kitchen & the look & smell were causing my stomach to growl. Got to meet the owner Daniel - a very nice gentleman. He has been running this restaurant now for over 25 years. He expressed that times are hard, as noted by all the restaurant closures all over Metro Vancouver. But he's hanging in there so if you want to try Ethiopian food - consider Harembe & support local. Look out for more food pictures sometime in the later part Spring when I return.

Ethiopian restaurant along Edmonds...So many good line up of resto in here and I am trying them all…read moreone by one....Today is the Abyssinia. Another place that showcased their cultures with the interior designs and decors.Large TV playing sports events, small size restaurants, They serves alcoholic beverages. Free street parking...not a problem... No appez available from the menu...thats weird.... Spices are heavily used in African cuisines this is the reason why the place smells good but that will stick in your clothing....just saying.... They cook chicken, beef, fish, lamb and veggies on a very exotic way and take note hotly spiced dishes. Service is a bit poor when i came, not busy but it seems like the waitress can not focus, I asked for hot water and she gave me cold ones, my food was served and no cutlery and even napkins, none really until i asked for it. I got the Ye-asa Kifto(fish) minced lean fish mixed with mitmita. and butter.The butter is enhanced with koseref that gives distinct flavor, comes with Ethiopian salad on the side. FYI: MItmita is an orange-red color powdered seasoning that contains ground African bird's eye chili pepper, usually has cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. the dish i ordered was really hot and heavily spiced, halfway my meal my nose drips hahahha, It will surely triggered your sleeping hemorrhoids even the salad was spicy, but still it was an excellent dish. Next time i would like to try meat dishes but that is not soon....

As a fan of Ethiopian food, I had to come out here to try this place, as I'd tried all the others…read morein Vancouver. We dined in, sitting on their patio, and got the vegetable platter for 2 ($12.50 plus tax per person). You get a really nice plate of 5 different dishes--the standard Ethiopian dishes. Their misir wat was especially tasty, amply spicy and rich. You get plenty of injera to scoop up the food, but you can always ask for more. Very friendly service. I'd say this ranks up there among the best Ethiopian places in Vancouver -- it's just more no frills in terms of the atmosphere and whatnot. I'd return, but perhaps do takeout. Recommended.