Suggestions for Authentic places near Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver

Jenna A. • July 27, 2016On good authority, this is one of the most authentic Mexican places in Vancouver.

Mary L. • October 25, 2011Authentic squeaky cheese curds! Best place to satisfy a late night Montreal smoked meat poutine craving.

Melissa • January 21, 2017Never been to NYC, so I don't know how authentic this place is, but the pizzas are great regardless!

Leticia G. • March 25, 2013Ok, let's be honest here. This is not Mexican food, this is Tex-Mex but this is a decent one. But if you want authentic delicious mexican food this is NOT the place, go to The Mexican or La taquería.

Joel • February 13, 2019Love this place. It’s been around for a long time. Real authentic straight up Mexican food. They have great lunch special menu!

Erik U. • January 15, 2015This place is authentic Mexican tacos!!!!

Joanna L. • July 16, 2014Though I miss the old Sushi Sky, I'm glad it's opened up an authentic Japanese restaurant in its place. No chicken teriyaki or special Canuck rolls here. Just fresh sushi with authentic flavours!

Dan M. • May 12, 2017Great place to try authentic Chinese food ;)

Francisco A. • August 28, 2015Good food... But no air conditioning and hardly any ice available. If u want an authentic Thai experience... Inclusive of seating like heck while eating your food... This is the place. Not recommended

Eater • October 10, 2013Possibly the only place in B.C. to serve authentic British-style balti curry. Previously known as Palki, this is a solid Commercial Drive neighbourhood choice. [Eater 38 Member]

Joe N. • July 24, 2016A nice place to look at some Totem Poles while riding through the park, but they don't feel as authentic as the ones at the UBC Museum of Anthropology.

Hoda • June 9, 2022A perfect place to buy a variety of nuts, dried fruits, and sweets; especially if you are looking for fresh and authentic Persian nuts and dried fruits.

Gonzalo • May 7, 2013This is one of the more authentic Thai restaurants that won't compromise flavours. If you can't handle real Thai food, go to Bob Likes Thai. Otherwise this place is for REAL Thai food lovers!

Martin F. • February 19, 2022Noodles are amazing. Very authentic…. Everything is great yet it is an authentic Japanese place, don’t expect international sushi

Belle • December 11, 2012Don't be deterred by the shabbiness of the place. The food is authentic and is a massive hit with the locals. Super cheap but really busy just before dinner time!

Clay • January 14, 2012Only place in Vancouver where I can get a authentic goulash for me and great steak for my less adventurous friends

Björn R. • January 1, 2015Authentic place. Simple cheese burger is great.

Ting K. • February 4, 2012closest you can get to an authentic margherita pizza from a stone oven! coming back from italy this summer, this was the only place in vancouver that came close!

Anna P. • February 12, 2011Great simplicity to this place food is authentic!

Erika L. • January 19, 2020The place have a good renovation and the brunch is authentic Mexican and good taste 😋

Jle • October 26, 2014Great place, authentic Italian food, the best spritz aperol in town!