Philip's Guidebook
Local foodie recommendations
Our go to place for quality dim sum. Try to go early to avoid line ups for dim sum.
Dinner menu is a bit pricy but well worth the price. They hired a specialty chef for their BBQ dishes. They have set dinner menus with Peking Duck, lobster rice, to King crab.
Authentic and delicious Cantonese style Dim Sum. Made to order with English menu. Only 15 minutes walking distance away.
14 locals recommend
Prince Seafood Restaurant
2881 Grandview HwyAuthentic and delicious Cantonese style Dim Sum. Made to order with English menu. Only 15 minutes walking distance away.
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StMust try Garlic chicken wings and Beef Luc Lac Rice
No. 1 Beef Noodle
4741 Willingdon AveAuthentic Taiwanese Restaurant.
HK BBQ Master
4651 No. 3 RoadFamous BBQ style meats - long line ups
Located in Richmond about 30 mins drive
OEB Breakfast Co.
4525 Lougheed HighwayBreakfast and Brunch only. Located at Brentwood Town center
Enjoy a cup of coffee in new Brentwood Town Center. Must try the almond croissant
85 locals recommend
Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StEnjoy a cup of coffee in new Brentwood Town Center. Must try the almond croissant
Nemesis Coffee GNW
555 Great Northern WayCool place to chill and have cup of coffee
Shiok Singaporean Cuisine
1716 KingswayAuthentic Singaporean Hawker food
Sal Y Limon Mexican Cuisine
1752 Commercial DriveMy go to for tacos
Mr Red Cafe
2131 E Hastings StOne of the best pho in my opinion
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
4250 Main StDelicious curry dishes, our go to place for Thai
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StWalking distance grocery, restaurant, drinks, etc
Neighborhood grocery store within 10 min walking distance. Has great Italian deli selection
10 locals recommend
Banana Grove Market And Deli
2705 E 22nd AveNeighborhood grocery store within 10 min walking distance. Has great Italian deli selection
Bon's Off Broadway
2451 Nanaimo StLocal dive restaurant - famous for $2.95 All Day Breakfast
Sushi Royal House
2893 Grandview HwyGreat selection of sushi and Bento boxes
Basil Garden Restaurant
2889 East BroadwayYook Korean Grilled BBQ & Bistro
2408 Nanaimo StMcDonald's
2909 Grandview HwyNear Rupert station
Subway
5218 Joyce StGong Cha Renfrew
2887 East 12th AvenueBB Tea/ Bubble Tea/ Boba Tea
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlTim Hortons
8888 University Dr EMajor attractions
Newest major shopping and entertainment hub. Electric chargers onsite while you shop.
Ask me for free 3 hour parking link
Cinemas, pubs, restaurants, food court, shopping and more. Check out The Rec Room!
89 locals recommend
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.Newest major shopping and entertainment hub. Electric chargers onsite while you shop.
Ask me for free 3 hour parking link
Cinemas, pubs, restaurants, food court, shopping and more. Check out The Rec Room!
The Shipyards is a unique, year-round waterfront destination which features restaurants, cafes, shops and services, a boutique hotel, space for community events, concerts and markets, plus the region’s largest outdoor skating rink in the winter and a splash park in the summer.
34 locals recommend
The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship WayThe Shipyards is a unique, year-round waterfront destination which features restaurants, cafes, shops and services, a boutique hotel, space for community events, concerts and markets, plus the region’s largest outdoor skating rink in the winter and a splash park in the summer.
Tourist attractions. Walk along False Creek Seawall towards Olympic Village and Science world. Lots of scenic backdrops and activities
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Tourist attractions. Walk along False Creek Seawall towards Olympic Village and Science world. Lots of scenic backdrops and activities
Also check out Creekside Park for 3 level kids slide next door
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StAlso check out Creekside Park for 3 level kids slide next door
Parq Casino
39 Smithe StLocal casino
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StAberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge WayTons of Chinese cuisines and food court selections.
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StEnglish Bay Beach
Beach AvenueOcean view of the Burrard Inlet and close to many restaurants
One of our major attractions in Lower Mainland. Best to drive there
8 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano RdOne of our major attractions in Lower Mainland. Best to drive there
Very scenic stroll around the seawall that connects from Coal Harbour to English Bay. A must see attraction.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdVery scenic stroll around the seawall that connects from Coal Harbour to English Bay. A must see attraction.
National Grocery stores - under 10 minute drive
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StWalmart - Grandview Supercentre
3585 Grandview HwyReal Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview HwyNational grocery chain
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlSave-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.Food Scene
Lots of highly ranked restaurants along Commerical Drive. Lots of fine Italian Restaurants and Deli
Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Lots of highly ranked restaurants along Commerical Drive. Lots of fine Italian Restaurants and Deli