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Tenen

4.2 (89 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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Meat dish
Heize C.

Their dishes are beautifully presented and come in huge portions--definitely worth it! I couldn't even finish my meal and had to take the rest home. I was honestly really bloated after eating here. The decor is creative and interesting, giving you plenty to look at while enjoying your meal.

Emily C.

Came here on a Thursday evening. Reservations need to be made beforehand as the restaurant space is small and seating is limited. They do get quite busy! The parking lot is small but nearby street parking is free and available. The interior is well decorated with European style photos and artifacts hung up on the wall. It has a very warm and homey feel. I had the cabbage rolls which were absolutely amazing and was a nice warm meal on a cold day. The chairs and tables are older so one of the tables was wobbly and the chair I had sat on was really uneven. Service was overall good though - I could tell they were busy.

Alisha W.

Long Book Title: Joys of stumbling upon a Hidden Gem when famished. ~ Open on Mondays! ~ Recommended dishes -- Karadjordjeva Schnitzel, Rakija and Meat Platter ~ Eastern European cuisine ~ Cozy decor (side note - Monday is a day when most diners on Royal Oak & Rumble are not open except for chain food places such as Subway.) ...so the story begins with closed restaurant doors... yes, on one rainy Monday, I discovered that ALL restaurants that I intended to visit at this Royal Oak & Rumble intersection were closed -- luckily, my dropped jaw led me to discover Tenen and my palate was overjoyed. Luckily, Tenen took away my disappointment and Monday blues. Foods seemed authentic Eastern European cuisine as the customers and owner were conversing in their own language when I opened the restaurant door and I was blown away by their cultural decor the minute I stepped inside. Ambiance was cozy, decorated with many historical references to their local culture. Service was decent though the foods took a while; thankfully, it was worth the wait. For me, this place was a true hidden gem as I must have driven by Chevron at least a dozen times and had never known of its existence but Tenen is right next to Chevron! What did I order? A traditional dish that I can not properly enunciate -- Karadjordjeva Schnitzel, which was a filling cheesy dish that I would def recommend as a comfort food. As recommended by most yelpers, i plan to return one day with more foodie friends to order their popular meat platter. Plus, I wanna try a traditional Rakija drink to complete the authentic dining experience at Tenen on my next visit!

Goulash
Candice W.

Food is great! A very small warm place, service was fine. The waitress was polite but nothing to brag about. The food however, is fantastic. Portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. Tenen Meat Platter for 2: loads of meat with a side of bread and slaw. The slaw was a bit tart but it paired well with the heavy meats. The meats were cooked well. Flavourful and tender. You can taste the smokiness of the fire. 10/10 Goulash: the both kept hot throughout the meal. The meat was so tender and flavourful. Melt in your mouth. The flavour of the broth was delicious. Paired well with the potatoes and bread was great for dipping. 10/10 Can't wait to go back and try more menu items.

Smelt

10 out of 10! Came from Cleveland and stopped the night before our flight out. 14 of us and they were amazing!!!! Everything everyone got was amazing, the service was fantastic. Authentic Balkin Cuisine. Tastes and style of cooking makes you feel like you're in Europe. It's a must visit if you're in Vancouver!

Sze T.

This place is a hidden neighborhood gem. We have been wanting to come here for a while. But somehow just never did until yesterday (Friday dinner time). We came at 5:30pm and were seated immediately. The decoration here makes you feel like you're in a Serbian grandma's place. We ordered a BBQ platter for one, a goulash, and a Cockta (Balkan cola). I have never been to eastern Europe. The only time I've had goulash before was at the Vancouver Christmas Market. So I wasn't sure what to expect. Then the food came.. Cockta 7/10 It's very different from our typical coke. It's a lot more floral, more acidic and not as sweet. It's not bad, just different. Goulash 10/10 The pork is so tender it melts in your mouth. The sauce is fatty but so full of flavour. It blew my mind how good this is. BBQ platter 8/10 This gives a good variety of different meat and sausages. The sausages were a bit too salty for me, but the homemade coleslaw certainly helped with that. All in all it's a good dish to try Balkan BBQ if it's your first time. The portion is huge and the two of us couldn't even finish half of this. We took them home and will have another 2-4 meals out of this. For ~$70 (including 18% tips), this is extremely good value. We'll be back soon!

Celina L.

This is one of those hole-in-the-wall places that I definitely knew about, but was hesitant to visit?? I grew up seeing it in my neighbourhood but never visited because I found it intimidating for some reason LOL A bunch of people we know said it was a great spot for meat in the last couple of years and my boyfriend and I finally decided to go on a walk and check it out and we were blown away!! They are an Eastern-European restaurant so you'll find a variety of dishes including Balkan food, cabbage rolls, schnitzel, lamb/veal, pastas, tons of different bbq meats! Ambience: very very dark and cozy, tightly packed tables and it was packed on a weekday evening! I was surprised that the majority of the customers were asian LOL You definitely feel like you walked into a European joint as soon as you walk in. Food: I LOVED the trout, it's right up my alley. The meat platter had chicken kebab, pork kebab, chicken thigh, bacon, and sausage. I also ordered a side salad for some fresh veg to cut through all the heavy meats and it was perfect. gudfoodnolai

MVP platter~
Edward L.

Time for another update. This time my friends and I (3 people total) tried the MVP platter. This one costs more than the BBQ platter for 3 ($110 vs ~$90 as of the time of writing) so we were wondering if the platter is worth it. The quality of the food selection goes up with the MVP. We got a giant meat "burrito" that was full of cheese. There are now BBQ chicken chunks, as well as 2 salads (coleslaw, and Greek) instead of 1. Was it worth it? Yes. I wouldn't get it every time, but it is worth the extra few bucks if one wants something different. My friends and I were barely able to polish off the platter, and all of us are big eaters. In theory, the MVP is for 4 people. One thing worth mentioning - I think management changed since the last time I was here. I didn't recognize any of the staff, and a few things were different, such as the additional of placemats.

Denise W.

The restaurant has started doing lunch special and daily special on the bulletin board. The menu changed. The people are still the same but the service is definitely not as great as before. In the past the server would come and talk to their customer. I noticed a few things off lately: 1) I tried ordering on Uber Eats for lunch and they missed the mark on turning on Uber Eat app to allow order. I called UberEat wondering why I was not able to place the order and was told that they didn't turn it on. So I ordered from somewhere else. 2) I came here for dinner with a friend from out of town, I was charged for an extra order of complimentary bread. There were three of us and they only gave us two bread and when we asked for one extra one we were charged $2.95. Our total bill came to $80.95 and they nickels and dimed on bread which is quit shocking. If the extra order is not complementary then let us know. Or if they want to save on bread take the two pieces of bread and cut it into smaller pieces. Food was not as tasty as before but the three stars is mostly on the service. Service was not good. We ran out of water in the middle of the meal and no one came to refill our water. Plates were not remove until we asked for our bill. We were not the only table being ignored. There were two other tables dining that night. It is not a busy night and the server can't even notice small detail.

Ly W.

Huge portions packed with big flavours! I'm not too familiar with European cuisine and am not a big fan of cabbage rolls, but we were not disappointed! I love the pillowy bread and the meat (under the bread) was grilled and well seasoned. I am always worried that meats can be gamey, but this was not at all. I'm not big on cabbage rolls, but the ones here were flavourful with a nice bite - nothing was soggy or under seasoned. The addition of the cole slaw and peppers added a fresh element and a nice crunchy textural element.

Carolyn L.

I have been wanting to try the food here ever since a few friends raved about the meat platter. I like meat but not overly so, but the aroma is definitely mouth watering. I had ordered the meat platter to go and it filled my car with such delicious scent. It also drove my neighbor's dog with longing when we bumped into each other outside our doors. Besides the meat platter which has so much meat that I think it can actually feed two small eaters, I also ordered the cabbage rolls and a roasted red pepper and eggplant dip. The dishes also came with coleslaw and two cheese dips and rolls. The meat platter is a good deal for meat lovers. I like the skewered meat which are tender. I do not see bacon but there is a pork belly which is unfortunately very tough and dry that I cannot really cut through it. The sausage and chevapi are ok. The meat is served with roasted chopped potatoes and coleslaw. The disappointing dish is the cabbage roll. I love cabbage rolls and their version is way too salty. The cabbage rolls are huge with lots of meat filling. The sides of rice and mashed potatoes looked to be swimming in the container. And they are bland which is a good thing since the cabbage rolls are so salty. I will not order this in future. The rolls are nice and soft, perfect with the dips. One is a cheese dip and the other is a bit spicy. The rolls also go well with the roasted red pepper and eggplant dip. I am glad I get to try this place but it is not something I dream about. This is a meat lover restaurant. Parking is limited at the lot. Street parking may be better.

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Melanie E.

An untapped treasure off Royal Oak & Rumble. Looking for the small shopping plaza next to Chevron. There's parking out front or on the side street. It's a small but cozy place. It was busy. They're open Sunday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm). Ambience: 4/5 Food: 4/5 (Large portions of food! If you love meat, this is THE place for you. They lost a star rating as all 4 dishes were too salty from the Cole slaw to the various types of meat). Unfortunately, we were too full to try the desserts) I had the Njegushki Steak which is pork tenderloin stuffed with prosciutto and smoked gouda cheese wrapped in bacon served with roasted potato & tomato & cucumber. I highly recommend this entrée if you love cheese, prosciutto & meat. Value: 5/5 ($20 - $30 entrees with big portions) Service: 5/5 - excellent service. If you're not sure what to order, ask the server for suggestions. Ours made some excellent recommendations.

Veal ragout soup

I'd seen a recipe for cevapi and that gave me a craving for the famous Balkan dish which I'd not had for years. It was a staple food in Sarajevo when I was there, so I decided to try Tenen. It's a cozy little restaurant with mementos on the walls and a very friendly host. She recommended the veal ragout soup which was a nice light broth with veal and vegetables.. very good as an appetizer. I ordered the plate of 5 cevapi (the plate of 10, in hindsight, would have been impossible!). They had nicely toasted the somun bread on the grill and the meat was nicely seasoned. Slightly tougher than I remember but delicious. It also came with kajmak, a heavy sour cream/butter type of condiment but I really missed having a pile of onions and ajvar roasted pepper sauce on the side. It also came with a very big bowl of pickled cabbage and some nice fries. I just couldn't finish it all due to the portions. I'll be glad to come again and to try their burek

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The location is not that visible but the food is soooo good with super friendly hosts. Will definitely come again.

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