lunch spots within walking of the Vancouver Cancer Clinic/VGH

[poised43]

Hi all, looks like I may be spending some time around Vancouver General Hospital area. Anyone know of good lunch spots/possible dinner spots around VGH area.... any kind of cuisine, any price range is fine.... just good food....

Thanks!

[waver]

If you want somewhere nearby and you're around for a while, I think you try Sha Lin noodle house. Then you can wade fully informed into the ongoing sha lin/peaceful/legendary noodle debate. New opinions and fresh palates welcome!

(Legendary is a little further away on Main Street @ 26th but worth a visit if noodles are your thing).

[tom_edo]

And if you are there for Dinner make sure you go to TENHACHI, its just down the street from VGH on 12th located in the Shaughnessy Hotel at 1125 W 12th. Don't let the appearance fool you, this place is incredible and priced well.. I love their miso cod.

Their lunch hours arent the best so I would try for dinner if you are in the area around 5pm.

http://www.Vancouverslop.com

[poised43]

Thanks for the reccommendations, this is very helpful.

[tom_edo]

If you got the time, walk down to Granville and go to Rangoli. I love it there.

[ck1234]

Rich Ocean for Dim Sum, order before 12, all Dim Sum is $2.99 - 777 W. Broadway.
Banana Leaf (Malaysian) - 820 W. Broadway.
Favorito Pasta Trattoria - 552 W. Broadway. (I like the home made lasagna best).
A Taste of Vietnam - 1016 W Broadway.

These are some of my faves for lunch that haven't been mentioned already, as I work in this area. There are TONS of options available to you though!

[twinkienic]

Lunch:
Saravanaa Bhavan for South Indian buffet
Minato for serviceable sushi
Peaceful Restaurant for regional Chinese and hand-pulled noodles
Kirin for dim sum
Cactus Club (really!) for tweaked versions of some of the old Feenies menu items

[fmed]

> Cactus Club (really!) for tweaked versions of some of the old Feenies menu items

That location is their test kitchen for the chain IIRC. I should try out the CC again - I have not been since the Feenie makeover. It's been a popular choice for lunch with co-workers in the past.

[twinkienic]

Yes, that's right. It's the test kitchen. I'm not sure the Feenie items can be found at other locations (I glanced at the menu on Robson and didn't see them).

[fmed]

I believe that the new Cactus Club in Bentall 5(?) have Feenie food. I should check it out soon (despite my prejudices).