Vancouver B.C. for 3 days-must eats?

[n.cole]

Heading to vancouver for a couple of days and am interested in your suggestions. Specifically, Indian, Caribbean, Sushi, Chinese (however, i am open to anything!).
I am staying downtown, but am willing to drive anywhere...love both fancy places and holes-in the wall...just want the good stuff!
Already on the list of places to consider: Tojo's, Kintaro for ramen, Lolita, Guu, Octopus Garden, Fisherman's Terrace (in Richmond), Vij's, Mondo Gelato...
Thanks in advance for your help!

[Celena]

Must-eats in Vancouver are Chinese, Japanese and Indian. I don't think we do Caribbean well, as far as I know (Toronto is better for that). My picks:
Japanese: Tojo's (but Groovin is right, there are sooo many good japanese places -- Nikko, Happa Izakaya on Robson, Guu).
Chinese: Szechuan Chongqing, or Shanghai Bistro on Alberni, or Imperial on Burrard, or Victoria on W Georgia. I find Sun Sui Wah okay, but not brilliant, maybe because I prefer Szechuan over Cantonese...
Indian: Vij's (or Raga on Broadway for more traditional Indian, and the best butter chicken anywhere).
Enjoy!

[meganw]

If you like Thai, Montri's is a must - on Broadway near Alma. By far the best Thai in Vancouver (with Thai Away Home a second choice).

[starlady]

Lucky Diner and Salt are my picks!

[jewels_vancouver]

Great reccomendation!

Here is the link:
Salt Tasting Room Ltd
www.salttastingroom.com
46 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada (it is in an alley, but don't be scared!
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[jewels_vancouver]

Best Casual Lunch:
http://www.sciue.ca/

[jewels_vancouver]

Chambar Restaurant
www.chambar.com
562 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada - (604) 771-502

[sfgirl]

Try Sun Sui Wah for Dim Sum!

[foxyfreckles]

YES, it is SUPER tasty, every time I have gone to van over the past few years we make a trip to Sun Sui Wah. SOOOO good.

[PMittens]

Go to Cru.
http://www.cru.ca/
Award winning wine bar restaurant with a colour coded wine list. Not too fancy, a little bit of hole in the wall appeal (Less than 50 seats)

[Sam Salmon]

There is no Caribbean here worth your while.

[waver]

For hole in the wall, try Legendary Noodles on Main Street (around 26th).

Stir fried pea shoots + noodle soup = best lunch I can think of.

[PolarBear]

I'd throw these two into the mix, both on Denman and linked to my last summers' reviews.

Banana Leaf
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/313394

Simba's
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/313281

[daily_unadventures]

I second Tojos and Vij's for sure! Also a great one is the Sha lin noodle house.

Katerina
http://dailyunadventures.com

[GroovinGourmet]

Tojo is a total tool. Plenty of other great sushi places that are more deserving and will be more appreciative of your business.