The Best African and Caribbean Restaurants in Vancouver
Gold: Arike
Chef Sam Olayinka is back on top: the West End’s Arike takes gold this year. Olayinka’s $80 seasonal tasting menu captured our judges’ hearts not just for its bold yet balanced flavours (think curried yam
ragout, duck confit with smoked guanciale and bison ribeye laced with peanut sauce) but also for its value (“I can’t think of another meal that comes remotely close in Vancouver in terms of value for dollar,” said one judge).
1725 Davie St.
arikerestaurant.com
Silver: Kilimanjaro Snack House
Silver goes to Kilimanjaro Snack House for stellar East African and Indian dishes—find superbly spiced goat biryani, creamy coconut chicken kuku paka curry and mouth-watering mogo (casava fries) here.
789 Kingsway
kilisnackhouse.com
Bronze: Fassil
Fassil is our bronze winner: judges loved the Ethiopian restaurant’s five-in-one veggie combo and the oh-so-spongy injera (flatbread) that’s served with everything.
5–736 E Broadway
fassil.ca
Honourable Mentions
Simba’s Grill 201–3300 Boundary Rd., simbasgrill.com
Harambe Ethiopian 2149 Commercial Dr., @harambe_restaurant
