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Burnaby Palace Restaurant

3.4 (145 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Seafood, Hot Pot
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Outdoor seating
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Hot and sour soup. Medium size feeds 4.
Carolyn L.

My coworker told me about the hot and sour soup here and that it was the best. I finally made my way there and tried it. I concurred! It was the best hot and sour soup I ever had. It was not overly starchy and was filled with plenty of ingredients like tiny shrimps and meat. Unexpected. I would definitely be back to get more of the soup. We also had the fried ginger beef and house special chow mein. The chow mein had seafood and char siu (bbq meat) in it. I loved the crispy noodles. The ginger beef was very tasty too. The service was good and I could see why it was busy on a weeknight. I was told the shanghai noodle was delicious too. I'll definitely be back to try that.

Michael L.

Returned to Burnaby Palace for lunch on a weekday in a group of five. There is parking in their lot and plenty of free street parking close by. Ordered five dishes and all were excellent in terms of taste and presentation. I really enjoyed the House Special Chicken and the Ginger Beef. Service was great and we all came away full and satisfied. It was a positive food experience and happy to recommend Burnaby Palace.

Salt and pepper Squid
Shirley Y.

Okay this place is one of the last places that gives you decent portions of food for the going price of Chinese food. The quality is good and our old tome fave salt fish chicken fried rice is good. Have a look at the pics...super busy here consider making reservation before hand. Check this place out well worth it.

Szechuan spicy eggplant
Matt B.

Decent Chinese food, with plenty of vegetarian options, but not top-tier for Vancouver/Burnaby. We saw that they had a reasonably sized vegetarian section of the menu, so we tried them out for dinner one evening via a takeout order. We got their Szechuan Spicy Eggplant ($17 plus tax), Szechuan Spicy Green Beans ($17), and Fried Tofu with Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce ($16.50). -The eggplant wasn't remotely spicy, but instead was quite sweet, with a rather gloopy sauce. Not terrible, but this is far from the best Szechuan eggplant around. Wouldn't recommend this dish. 2.5/5 -The green beans also weren't remotely spicy, but were flavourful enough and cooked well. It had a nice dark soy-like sauce in the bottom. Decent. 3/5 -The tofu dish was solid, though there's actually not much tofu; it's mostly vegetables, with a well-done black bean sauce. Solid dish, just wish there was more tofu. 3.5/5 All in all, I don't think we'd return, but it's reasonably Szechuan Chinese food with plenty of veggie options. Go to Szechuan Chongqing for similar style food but executed far better. Nice change, but not an especially high recommendation.

An order of Hot & Sour Soup yields approximately 9 of these small bowls of soup.
Ellen H.

I passed by Burnaby Palace almost daily in the 8 years that I used to work in the area, I think I have gone there for lunch once with coworkers but I had no recollection of what the restaurant was like. I went there again a few weeks ago after attending a family burial at Forest Lawn cemetery. I made a reservation, the burial took much longer than anticipated, I called the restaurant to change the time and there was no issue. We arrived with the table ready for us, we asked to move to a room by the entrance to have some privacy and to distance ourselves from other customers. The staff was very accommodating and pleasant. The amount of food in each dish is generous. The most impressive is the Hot and Sour Soup, it has just the right balance of hot and sour and is the best hot and sour soup I ever have had in any Chinese restaurant in Vancouver. Add a little red vinegar (need to ask the server for it) and the taste is perfect. I also ordered the Sliced Beef with Orange Flavour. This dish is a little disappointing, the taste is rather bland, the orange flavour did not come through. The last dish I ordered was House Special Chow Mein, it is tasty but a bit too salty and we couldn't finish it because of that. Towards the end of the meal, I needed to "wash" it with hot water first. Overall, the food is still better than most other Chinese restaurants and the value for money is excellent. That, along with the friendly service, will make this a regular stop for me after a cemetery visit.

Bill L.

Burnaby Palace has been around for quite awhile from what I understand. I've never been to them before to be honest, and I only discovered them due to COVID-19 and been looking for new take out places. We got their salt and pepper squid, salt and pepper boneless pork, beef and broccoli stir fry, and also their chow mian. All the flavours were on point, the squid was a bit soggy due to take out, but I'm sure it would have been crispy at the restaurant. Overall they are good Chinese takeaway on a busy weekday. They have made their website really easy to order food, which I like. Because of that we've ordered take out from them several times already.

Buddha's Feast Veggies - steamed and Ginger Beef

Great food and great service. I used to order from a Chinese restaurant closer to my house. However after a few poor service and poor food quality experiences, I had to find a new favorite. Burnaby Palace did not disappoint! Today I ordered delivery - ginger beef -- and it's the best in Burnaby. The flavor is amazing and you get an ample serving. I also ordered the Veggies and asked for the steamed -- fantastic!! Not greasy and steamed perfectly without salt! Their APP is easy to use and their delivery was right on time. If you are looking for a great Chinese restaurant on the Burnaby/Vancouver Boundary road - this is a must try!

Front of restaurant~
Edward L.

Burnaby Palace has been a huge part of my growing up. I remember coming here all the time in the 1980s as a kid (back then they were on Canada Way and Smith) with my family, so for me, this really was a trip down Memory Lane. Parking (15 or so spots) is available in the back, but it fills up. Try the side streets. Not sure what used to be at this location, but the interior is quite beautifully modeled. Really nice blue lighting accents in the ceiling. Random trivia: the paintings and calligraphy on the walls are from their old location. Yes, I recognize them. The place is pretty packed (we came on a Thursday), and piles of people came in and out for take-out. Makes the foyer really busy, but this is a good thing for them. The restaurant is 2 floors, so the waiters have to go up and down the stairs all the time. Must be a great workout. I simply had to order the same dishes that I remembered as a kid. The big question is: did the recipes change? Shanghai stir-fried noodle - EXACTLY the way I remembered it as a kid. I was ready to cry. Thin strips of meat and vegetables, nice touch (but not too heavy) soy. I was in food heaven. Delicous. Dumplings - recipe has changed. The filling inside stays clumped. Tasted a touch better than what you'd find at T&T, but they were shorter, thicker, and not as deep-fried as I remembered them. Chinese Pancake - less oily than I remember. This not a bad thing though. Could use a bit more green onion for flavour, but otherwise a good balance in terms of taste. We also tried the beef on broccoli. The broccoli was decent, but the beef was done well. Just the right amount of sauce, with that light crispy stir-fried touch. The place gave us fortune cookies with our bill. Wow, haven't seen these for a while. This really is great comfort food. Recommended.

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4.4(15 reviews)
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So glad i got to visit this delicious little gem. I randomly searched up omakese spots in vancouver…read morea while ago and this place caught my eye. I loved the menu selection so i knew i had to visit it at some point. My gf and i both tried the premium omakese nigiri set and it did not disappoint. I was so full after. I even ordered a few other things on the side. Everything was super fresh and artistically made with dedication. Something i also appreciate about this place is how clean everything was. The place was busy but it wasn't an obnoxious volume .. everyone dining there had good manners too, it wasn't one of those loud party places where you hear drunk people or alcoholics getting rowdy. Parking was super easy to find on the street and it was free. The server was really sweet, patiently waited for my gf and i to order and she gave food tips on how to enjoy the omakese spread like in what order to eat it. She gave good recommendation of which sake to pair with everything i ate. I'd definitely revisit this place and try their lunch specials.

Blue Coast has been on my wish list for a while, and I finally came by with a friend to celebrate…read moreour birthdays. Nice interior and colour scheme. Service was ok - they explained the sky cloud noodle dish but I didnt like the gochujang dipping sauce that much and preferred the tsuyu dipping sauce. Food came out quick, but didn't come by to refill tea. No reservations needed on a Thursday evening but the restaurant filled up fast by the time we left - clearly an elevated neighbourhood favourite. Lots of food options and easy street parking. They also have an underground parkade. I came again a few weeks later and had their salmon oshi - this was very good. The truffle udon was also decent but a bit one -dimensional. Overall, I do like the concept and atmosphere, I just think I haven't ordered the right things to make this a "wow" spot for me. But its good enough that I would come back to order different things until I get there ;)

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Walked into this unsuspecting gem of a place today after hearing much about it. Was greeted warmly…read moreby Hailey. I said I heard I needed to try the sandwiches. She said the best sellers were the crab and lobster rolls, but her favorite was the spicy shrimp. She lit up when I said that sounds great. And she was right. She brought it out while I was viewing the yummy pickled offerings and checking out all the other store goodies in this quaint country store. She was proud of it and even opened it to show me. I couldn't resist adding an extra half pound of the ahi poke. I returned to my truck and knew I had to get after the sandwich before getting on the road so there I went. I am a road warrior for work and get into my fair share of sandwiches during a work week. So worth the stop. It was perfect and came with a side of potato salad which didn't disappoint either. Definitely top sandwich I've had this year. The poke was on point and instantly reminded me of being in Hawaii getting my poke to go out of the deli at Foodland. I had to run back in after and tell her thank you for the recommendation and got a high five and a big smile. Go visit. Ask for Hailey. Get the spicy shrimp and poke. You'll be super happy you did.

A fish market with a variety of local farm and gourmet products as well…read more The staff is friendly, the fish selection is good, the fish is fresh, and one can always buy a variety of other things as well -- we got some fresh picked local asparagus, as well as some king salmon. We've been going there for years. Sadly, they no longer offer ice cream cones (just ice cream in pints and quarts) - they explained to me that they were overwhelmed by people who just wanted ice cream, and that it made it hard to sell fish. The penalty of popularity. If you need fish, whether to consume nearby, or to take home on ice, this is a great place to buy it - conveniently located on route 20, not far from I-5.

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We decided to stay in Squamish after a day in Whistler. Looked around online for some dinner ideas…read moreand settled on the Salted Vine. Our AirBnB hosts listed it as the only 5-star restaurant in town so we made a last minute reservation, which they graciously accommodated. What a great choice! First impressions don't convey 5-star, but once we settled in, the cozy and casual ambience was perfect. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list and we dove into the cocktail section. Really smart and interesting selection - would've loved to try more than two. We had a featured appetizer - an heirloom tomato salad with goats cheese and gazpacho dressing. Fresh, well presented and delicious. We also ordered the bread with lemon butter and olive oil. The multigrain bread was fantastic! For mains, I had the kobe beef and my partner had the meatballs with a side of roasted carrots. The beef melted in my mouth and the chimichurri sauce was possibly the best I've had. The meatballs and carrots had a decidedly north african flavour profile and were beautiful and balanced. Their menu is fantastic - if we lived nearby we would return to try almost everything. So glad we didn't stay to eat dinner in way-too-touristy Whistler or we would've missed out on this gem.

Delicious food, but the service was so slow! We had to wait almost 2 hours for our meal. We were…read moreso hungry that we couldn't even focus on conversation and enjoy the meal. The restaurant was less than half full at the time, so it wasn't that they were overly busy. Very disappointing.

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3.9(188 reviews)
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A spot that's great for special occasions, and also great for a family meal. While there were no…read moretoddler friendly utensils, they do offer booster seats and the wait staff were absolutely amazing and so patient with our little one. Thanks so much! They offered to split our lobster bisque so we could each have our own. We've also tried their tableside salad and desserts before and enjoyed the shows. My toddler wanted to get a closer look. The ambience is moody with high ceilings, low lighting, and plush seats. There is a constant buzz of conversations around us to provide a bit of intimacy and privacy to our conversations, while also allowing our toddler to be just a bit rowdy without feeling like we are disturbing the other guests. Of the food, I love the mushroom side with the truffle fondue. I wanted to dip everything in it as it was so flavourful and delicious. Complimentary bread with butter and blue cheese butter were offered to start. The brussel sprouts side was also unique with the added pistachios and a crisp for some crunch. The hearty mussels and clams starter were great for a rainy evening. Portion was enough as a meal by itself, too! There is a covered parking lot for those driving. I suggest making reservations as it can be quite busy!

This was my fourth visit to Alta Steak & Fish, and unfortunately, this was also my most…read moredisappointing experience. For my last three visits, we ordered the Tomahawk steak everytime. The first time was amazing--the portion was generous and the steak was cooked really well. The second time wasn't quite as impressive, but still enjoyable. This time, however, the Tomahawk was noticeably below the standard I had experienced before. The doneness wasn't quite right, with quite a bit of over-charred exterior, and there was also a lot more fat than I expected. What I found particularly strange was the way the steak was presented this time. Normally, a Tomahawk has the meat on one side of the bone, but this one seemed to have the meat separated into two sections, almost as if it had been cut through the middle of the steak. It just didn't feel like the Tomahawk I was used to having here. The steak also cooled down very quickly, and once it got cold, the texture became noticeably tougher and less enjoyable. The service was also particularly slow this time. We were seated around 7:30 PM and placed our food and drink orders within about 30 minutes. The drinks came out within roughly 20 minutes, which was reasonable, but we waited almost an hour before the first appetizer finally arrived. Considering it wasn't an especially busy evening, the wait felt quite long. That said, the other dishes were still pretty good. I especially enjoyed the Stuffed Squid appetizer. Overall, I still think Alta is a nice option for a small gathering or dinner with friends. I've enjoyed my previous visits, which is why I keep coming back. I just really hope the Tomahawk can return to the quality it had on my first visit.

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Another great night! Amazing food and fantastic service! Thank you, Jamie and Sarah, for making…read moredinner such a wonderful and memorable experience!

My experience at Araxi was phenomenal! We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to…read moreaccommodate us on the patio, which was lovely on such a sunny evening. The patio was cozy. Our server was absolutely amazing, so warm, attentive, and lovely throughout the evening. The food was truly exceptional. I had been eyeing the halibut, and it did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked and full of depth and flavours. Every bite was delicious, and I was genuinely impressed. The soup was amazing too The dessert deserves a special shout-out as well. The lemon tart was absolutely incredible and left us wanting more. I also loved that we were treated to little complimentary nibbles, and the pastry department is clearly incredibly talented. Araxi is definitely on the expensive side, but it's an exceptional fine dining restaurant and well worth it for a special occasion or memorable experience. If you're looking to treat someone special or celebrate an important moment, Araxi is the place to go in Whistler. You'll leave feeling completely satisfied after an outstanding meal, and you'll probably be thinking about it for a long time afterward. Highly recommend! I'm still wowed by it

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