Melissa’s guidebook
Food scene
If you like Japanese food, specifically sushi - try the Salmon Aburi and the Crazy Boy Roll.
Sushi Karis
504 Nelson StIf you like Japanese food, specifically sushi - try the Salmon Aburi and the Crazy Boy Roll.
A good local pasta restaurant
Give them a call for a pickup order and enjoy a 30% discount on your meal!
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Pasta Polo
2754 Barnet HwyA good local pasta restaurant
Give them a call for a pickup order and enjoy a 30% discount on your meal!
Our go-to local small-business pizza parlour!
They offer an amazing deal: a large pizza for just $11.95 as part of their "Pickup Special."
It is both delicious and budget-friendly.
Austin Heights Pizza
1126 Austin AveOur go-to local small-business pizza parlour!
They offer an amazing deal: a large pizza for just $11.95 as part of their "Pickup Special."
It is both delicious and budget-friendly.
Vancouverites loves this place.
HAPPY HOUR + LATE NIGHT
Every day 2–5pm
Sun–Thurs 9pm–close
(dine in only)
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Cactus Club Cafe
101 Schoolhouse StVancouverites loves this place.
HAPPY HOUR + LATE NIGHT
Every day 2–5pm
Sun–Thurs 9pm–close
(dine in only)
Really good authentic Korean food
Portions are HUGE
Must try: black bean noodle, sweet&sour chicken, seafood jjampong (spicy) , osyter jjampong
Hee Rae Deung Korean Chinese Restaurant
435 North RoadReally good authentic Korean food
Portions are HUGE
Must try: black bean noodle, sweet&sour chicken, seafood jjampong (spicy) , osyter jjampong
Grand Palace Restaurant
1163 Pinetree WayReally good DimSum place to go for breakfast/ brunch
The best all-you-can-eat hotpot in Vancouver.
High quality food option varieties and amazing customer service!
Make sure to book ahead of time as they tend to be consistently busy.
CHOCHO Hot Pot
The best all-you-can-eat hotpot in Vancouver.
High quality food option varieties and amazing customer service!
Make sure to book ahead of time as they tend to be consistently busy.
Kimbab Cheonguk is a cozy restaurant known for its authentic Korean cuisine. Patrons can savor a delicious warm cup of beef broth, perfect for a comforting meal. Be sure to try their variety of flavorful kimbab rolls, offering a delightful selection to satisfy any palate.
Kimbab Cheonguk
341 North RdKimbab Cheonguk is a cozy restaurant known for its authentic Korean cuisine. Patrons can savor a delicious warm cup of beef broth, perfect for a comforting meal. Be sure to try their variety of flavorful kimbab rolls, offering a delightful selection to satisfy any palate.
Incredible dining establishment with a well-lit and immaculate interior. They are known for their expertise in deep-fried pork, I strongly suggest complementing it with a side of curry for dipping! The pricing is fantastic, and the portion sizes are generous.
Saku - Burquiltlam
Incredible dining establishment with a well-lit and immaculate interior. They are known for their expertise in deep-fried pork, I strongly suggest complementing it with a side of curry for dipping! The pricing is fantastic, and the portion sizes are generous.
An affordable and delicious sushi option.
By placing your order online, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your pickup order.
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Sushi California
501 North RdAn affordable and delicious sushi option.
By placing your order online, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your pickup order.
Experience authentic Korean cuisine at this restaurant renowned for its house-made bone broth soup.
Not only is it delicious, but it also boasts super-nutritious benefits for our bodies.
Wang Ga Ma
Experience authentic Korean cuisine at this restaurant renowned for its house-made bone broth soup.
Not only is it delicious, but it also boasts super-nutritious benefits for our bodies.
Pho Capital
341 North RdA fantastic spot for delicious Vietnamese cuisine awaits you here.
This place is hands down the best spot in town for Banh mi, and it is not only affordable but also generously stuffs the baguettes with loads of meat. While it may be a bit further out, the journey is well worth it.
Banh Mi Thai Hang 2
This place is hands down the best spot in town for Banh mi, and it is not only affordable but also generously stuffs the baguettes with loads of meat. While it may be a bit further out, the journey is well worth it.
This Greek restaurant is a local favourite and it is advisable to make reservations ahead of time as they tend to be consistently busy.
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My Greek Taverna
946 Brunette AveThis Greek restaurant is a local favourite and it is advisable to make reservations ahead of time as they tend to be consistently busy.
This Chinese restaurant is among the few that still offer traditional dim sum with the classic push cart service.
The food is not only tasty but also comes in generous portions.
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Yan's Garden Chinese Restaurant
9938 Lougheed Hwy.This Chinese restaurant is among the few that still offer traditional dim sum with the classic push cart service.
The food is not only tasty but also comes in generous portions.
A cherished sushi spot in all of Vancouver lowermainland.
Be sure to order the Aburi varieties as it what they are known for.
Green Leaf Café
9604 Cameron StA cherished sushi spot in all of Vancouver lowermainland.
Be sure to order the Aburi varieties as it what they are known for.
For an exceptional Omakase sushi experience, I highly recommend dining in at this top-rated restaurant.
Ensure you make a reservation to secure this unique and well-priced culinary adventure.
Matsuzushi
3130 St Johns StFor an exceptional Omakase sushi experience, I highly recommend dining in at this top-rated restaurant.
Ensure you make a reservation to secure this unique and well-priced culinary adventure.
If you have a preference for thick Chinese noodles, this is the ideal spot, offering both affordability and generous portions.
Old Xian's Food
If you have a preference for thick Chinese noodles, this is the ideal spot, offering both affordability and generous portions.
Indulge in a fantastic brunch experience, featuring a beautiful interior and the option to dine on the outdoor patio during sunny summer days.
On & Off Kitchen + Bar
Indulge in a fantastic brunch experience, featuring a beautiful interior and the option to dine on the outdoor patio during sunny summer days.
Discover a hidden gem for brunch at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant, owned by a small business.
The food is excellent and the charming interior adds a cute touch to the experience.
Kook's Cooks
2120 Austin AveDiscover a hidden gem for brunch at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant, owned by a small business.
The food is excellent and the charming interior adds a cute touch to the experience.
The Keg stands as the go-to steakhouse for many, earning its reputation as a beloved destination for those seeking a satisfying and memorable dining experience.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Coquitlam
2991 Lougheed Hwy.The Keg stands as the go-to steakhouse for many, earning its reputation as a beloved destination for those seeking a satisfying and memorable dining experience.
Highly recommended Afghan cuisine awaits you.
Enjoy the culinary delights in the outdoor seating area, and for a more intimate experience, there is a private dining room available.
The menu caters to vegetarians as well, ensuring a diverse and inclusive
Aria Kabab House & Grill
925 6th StHighly recommended Afghan cuisine awaits you.
Enjoy the culinary delights in the outdoor seating area, and for a more intimate experience, there is a private dining room available.
The menu caters to vegetarians as well, ensuring a diverse and inclusive
Singapore Hawker is a delightful eatery specializing in authentic Singaporean cuisine. Known for serving delicious and flavorful dishes, it captures the vibrant essence of Singapore's famous hawker centers. Guests can enjoy a variety of mouth-watering options, including their signature Hainanese chicken, in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Singapore Hawker
Singapore Hawker is a delightful eatery specializing in authentic Singaporean cuisine. Known for serving delicious and flavorful dishes, it captures the vibrant essence of Singapore's famous hawker centers. Guests can enjoy a variety of mouth-watering options, including their signature Hainanese chicken, in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Drinks
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
3275 KingswayFor the BoBa lovers.
The closest Starbucks offers a convenient and familiar spot for enjoying your favorite coffee and snacks.
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Starbucks
1005 Columbia StreetThe closest Starbucks offers a convenient and familiar spot for enjoying your favorite coffee and snacks.
Our favourite coffee shop!
This small business offers delightful barista-crafted drinks and scrumptious baked goods.
Cafe Hashtag
329 North RdOur favourite coffee shop!
This small business offers delightful barista-crafted drinks and scrumptious baked goods.
La Foret is a charming café aesthetically decorated like a botanical garden, offering a serene and picturesque atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to enjoy delicious coffee and exquisite desserts amidst lush greenery and beautiful floral arrangements.
Cafe La Foret Austin
La Foret is a charming café aesthetically decorated like a botanical garden, offering a serene and picturesque atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to enjoy delicious coffee and exquisite desserts amidst lush greenery and beautiful floral arrangements.
Sightseeing
Coquitlam Crunch
2635 Runnel DrMy outdoor gym for a quick cardio workout.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 2 hours
Round-Trip: 6km
Elevation Gain: minimal
Season: year-round
Camping: No
Public Transit: Yes
Dog Friendly: On-Leash
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Mundy Park
641 Hillcrest StDifficulty: Easy
Time: 2 hours
Round-Trip: 6km
Elevation Gain: minimal
Season: year-round
Camping: No
Public Transit: Yes
Dog Friendly: On-Leash
Located a bit beyond the Coquitlam West area, this is my go-to lake for relaxation—don't forget to bring a floatie!
The area offers a range of trails suitable for hiking or a leisurely stroll.
In the summer, consider booking in advance to secure a lakeside spot and explore available parking options.
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Buntzen Lake
Located a bit beyond the Coquitlam West area, this is my go-to lake for relaxation—don't forget to bring a floatie!
The area offers a range of trails suitable for hiking or a leisurely stroll.
In the summer, consider booking in advance to secure a lakeside spot and explore available parking options.
A picturesque and brisk circuit around a manmade lake, the experience is particularly delightful in December.
Strolling around the lake during the Christmas season offers the added charm of a twinkling light show and the opportunity to savour delectable treats from food trucks.
Lafarge Lake
A picturesque and brisk circuit around a manmade lake, the experience is particularly delightful in December.
Strolling around the lake during the Christmas season offers the added charm of a twinkling light show and the opportunity to savour delectable treats from food trucks.
The closest golf club is just a short distance away, offering a convenient option for those looking to enjoy a round of golf.
Vancouver Golf Academy
The closest golf club is just a short distance away, offering a convenient option for those looking to enjoy a round of golf.
Shopping
For your every day essential needs, just down the street.
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Real Canadian Superstore
3000 Lougheed Hwy.For your every day essential needs, just down the street.
Discover your last-minute fashion essentials swiftly and conveniently, just down the street.
HomeSense
3091 152 StDiscover your last-minute fashion essentials swiftly and conveniently, just down the street.
Great mall with a variety of retails available, includes:
H&M, Aritzia, Apple, Ardene, T&T Supermarket, Walmart, Dollarama, Dynamite, Sage, L'occitane, Uniqlo, Sephora, La Senza, etc...
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Coquitlam Centre
2929 Barnet HwyGreat mall with a variety of retails available, includes:
H&M, Aritzia, Apple, Ardene, T&T Supermarket, Walmart, Dollarama, Dynamite, Sage, L'occitane, Uniqlo, Sephora, La Senza, etc...
Henderson Place Mall
1163 Pinetree WayAmazing food court options and small retail shops.
For your Korean grocery needs.
Note that they offer fantastic deals on Saturdays and Sundays, making your weekend shopping even more worthwhile.
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H-Mart Coquitlam
329 North RdFor your Korean grocery needs.
Note that they offer fantastic deals on Saturdays and Sundays, making your weekend shopping even more worthwhile.
You will discover a wide range of ethnic groceries available here at fantastic prices, alongside an impressive selection of hot foods and delicious baked goods.
T&T Supermarket
You will discover a wide range of ethnic groceries available here at fantastic prices, alongside an impressive selection of hot foods and delicious baked goods.
Health & Beauty
Complete your stay with a set of new lash extensions done by, yours truly - Wink Fairie
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Wink Fairie
319 Decaire StComplete your stay with a set of new lash extensions done by, yours truly - Wink Fairie
www.winkfairie.com
The nearest nail salon in the vicinity does a commendable job. Be sure to schedule an appointment in advance to secure your spot.
L'Amour Nail Salon
The nearest nail salon in the vicinity does a commendable job. Be sure to schedule an appointment in advance to secure your spot.
I frequent this place for my facials, and it is undoubtedly one of the best.
Make sure to check them out on their social media profiles for exclusive deals and promotions.
Wai- Spa
I frequent this place for my facials, and it is undoubtedly one of the best.
Make sure to check them out on their social media profiles for exclusive deals and promotions.
For your leisure needs, the nearest recreational centre is just around the corner.
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Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex
633 Poirier StFor your leisure needs, the nearest recreational centre is just around the corner.
Discover an affordable and relaxing spa nearby!
To ensure a stress-free experience, it is recommended to book ahead and secure your reservation.
JJ Family Spa Plus
Discover an affordable and relaxing spa nearby!
To ensure a stress-free experience, it is recommended to book ahead and secure your reservation.
Pets
For those in need of pet daycare, this facility delivers exceptional service with a high level of responsibility. Additionally, they provide outstanding pet grooming services.
Dog Station Grooming Training & More
For those in need of pet daycare, this facility delivers exceptional service with a high level of responsibility. Additionally, they provide outstanding pet grooming services.
Rocky Point Off Leash Dog Park is a vibrant and spacious area where dogs can run and play freely. This dog park features the unique treat of offering ice cream for both people and their furry friends, making it a perfect destination for a fun and refreshing outing.
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Rocky Point Park
2800 Murray StRocky Point Off Leash Dog Park is a vibrant and spacious area where dogs can run and play freely. This dog park features the unique treat of offering ice cream for both people and their furry friends, making it a perfect destination for a fun and refreshing outing.
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Braid Station
The nearest SkyTrain station is Braid Station.
Ensure you acquire your day pass or Compass pass at the closest 7-Eleven store.