Searching for what to eat around Metrotown? Well you’re in luck because there are a bunch of great restaurants near Metrotown mall or within walking distance of Metrotown Skytrain station.
So if you’re looking for simple and delicious recommendations, then you’ve come to the right place!
Below we compiled the 14 best restaurants near Metrotown for a great meal.
1. Shanghai Dimsum House
If you want to grab a quick yet tasty dish, come and try Shanghai Dimsum House – one of the best Dimsum places you should never miss out!
Since Xiao Long Bao has always been the crowd-pleaser, you might also want to have some!
Mainly made from soup and meat, Xiao Long Bao will make you fall in love with its super flavourful taste profile and super juicy inside part.
Or you can try the Pan Fried Pork Bun, which is no less tasty, but in fact very saucy and yummy! We bet you can’t stand the juices seeping out with every bite!
P.S. expect a wait during prime lunch and dinner times!
What to order: Xiao Long Bao, Mini Pork Buns, Pan Fried Pork Buns, Shanghai Pan Fried Buns.
Address: 4500 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4V2
2. Big Way Hot Pot
Big Way Hot Pot offers a fast, casual, and individual hot pot experience, where you can select from over 100 items!
First, choose your soup base, and we recommend you try the Signature Ma La Tang, Sichuan Green Pepper Soup, Miso or Tom Yum Soup out of their 8 choices of soups. Especially the Ma La Tang soup with Sichuan pepper, which gives the broth an alluring aroma of spicy flavor that will make you addicted to it!
Then, choose your favourite ingredients to fill your bowl. With 100 items to choose from (which changes seasonally), you’ll want to pick carefully as your final price is based on overall the weight.
On the roster, you’ll see your usual hot pot suspects – fish balls, veggies, noodles, meats, and seafood. But Big Way has some more unique items that you don’t quite see elsewhere. Some include a tofu pouch, fish ball with salted egg yolk, squid ink cuttlefish ball, crayfish, and abalone.
Once you’re done filling up your bowl, head over to the counter to weigh it. Here you can choose to order a bubble tea or even a spiked bubble tea. If you’re feeling the latter, go for the vodka/jack daniels with lychee tea.
And like Dolar Shop, end off your meal with a complimentary in-house made soft-serve ice cream. Definitely one of the best ways to finish a meal!
P.S. if you’re lucky, they may have going on a free Jasmine Green Tea deal when you dine in before 5PM.
Pro-tip: Add yourself to their online waitlist to lower your wait time!
What to order: Signature Ma La Tang, Sichuan Green Pepper Soup, Tom Yum Soup, Fish Balls, and Mochi-filled Cheese.
Address:
-7-4300 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
-5-4250 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
3. Tendon Kohaku – Station Square
The concept of Tendon Kohaku is simple yet soulful – hearty bowls filled with beautifully crispy tempura, fried to amber perfection. The space is bright and airy, and the menu features all things tempura – fried, crispy, and delicious.
With lines remaining insanely long every single day, Tendon Kohaku is the spot to be at in Station Square.
If you wish to start with something light, go with the Kabocha Salad. This is a smashed Japanese pumpkin salad that is light and flavourful; the topping of nuts and seeds allows your mouth to experience a contrasting texture.
The Nagoya Chicken Wings are to die for. The wings are nice and crispy, and the Kohaku secret sauce that they’re coated in is sweet, spicy, and salty, making this a delectable appetizer plate for your table.
Try different variations of Tendon Kohaku’s amber tempura with the Anago Tendon. Along with one anago (eel) tempura, you also get prawns tempura, chicken tempura, shiitake mushroom tempura, French beans tempura, lotus stem tempura, and a soft fried egg tempura.
Every single item tastes delicious, and despite everything being deep-fried, they’re not too greasy and don’t feel heavy in your tummy.
What to order: Kabocha Salad, Nagoya Chicken Wings, Anago Tendon
Address: 6063 Silver Drive, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M8
4. 88 Noodle House
88 Noodle House specializes in Korean-style Chinese food, surely you will love the way they mix & match two cuisines together. The spot is also known for its HUGE portions.
Don’t leave 88 Noodle House if you haven’t tried Black Bean Noodle and Sweet Chilli Chicken.
While the noodles are solid and chewy as expected with stunning, flavourful sauce; the chicken is dipped in spicy, slightly sweet, and mouth-watering taste.
Plus, if you’re going in a group, the Sweet Chilli Chicken seems to be the crowd favorite.
You can choose your spice level as well, so make sure to have a mild one if you can’t handle spicy food.
What to order: Black Bean Noodles, Chilli Seafood Noodle, Sweet Chilli Chicken, Jjamppong.
Address: 5021 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4A5
5. The Dolar Shop
For a delicious boujie hot pot meal, The Dolar Shop is one of the top spots in Burnaby. They are a global brand showcasing the Macau hot pot culture, that serves up the freshest ingredients, is touted for its impeccable service, and definitely knows how to give guests a good time.
One thing that we love about Dolar Shop is that you get your individual hot pot. Meaning you get to choose the soup base you want and not have to compromise with your family or friends if they can’t handle the spice!
In general – any of their meat platters are great options. We overall recommend trying their Wagyu Cubes, the Wagyu Pancakes, Shrimp Ball Paste.
Our soup of choice is the Exquisite Silver Soup, which just hits that sweet spot between being herbal and heartwarming.
Tip: Don’t forget to ask for their soft-serve ice cream at the end of your meal! It is absolutely delicious.
What to order: Wagyu Cubes, Flounder fillet, Shrimp Paste, Wagyu Pancake, Exquisite Silver Soup, soft-serve ice cream
Address:
-6078 Silver Dr. Burnaby, BC
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6. Aroma Eatery
Located in The Crystal Mall, Aroma Eatery is a quaint little Taiwanese restaurant serving comfort eats from the cuisine.
The restaurant is simple and neat, the service is friendly, and the food is hearty and yummy.
The Braised Pork Chop with Rice is a classic combo you’ll absolutely love. The pork chop is juicy, tender, and flavour-packed, and tastes authentic and amazing with the rice.
The Salt and Pepper Chicken is a must-try dish. The chicken is well-seasoned and fried to become crispy yet tender.
Make it a filling meal by opting for Salt and Pepper Chicken Fried Rice instead.
While the stir-fried salty, sweet, and spicy Kung Pao Chicken is quite addictive, the Beef w/ Black Pepper Sauce on Rice scores higher with its flavour-bursting stupendously delicious sauce.
What to order: Braised Pork Chop with Rice, Salt and Pepper Chicken, Salt and Pepper Chicken Fried Rice, Kung Pao Chicken, Beef w/ Black Pepper Sauce on Rice
Address: 4500 Kingsway #1011, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9
7. IPOH Malaysian Cuisine
Searching for something different and interesting? This Malaysian stall – IPOH Malaysian Cuisine – is definitely a place to try.
Though it is easy to miss this restaurant in Crystal Mall’s food court since there are so many spots, IPOH Malaysian Cuisine is an all-time favorite to the locals!
Try out Chicken Laksa and IPOH Hor Fun – which literally will make you come back the next time.
The Chicken Laksa comes in a generous amount of noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, and deep-fried tofu; try the broth and you will crave for more of this rich, spicy, and herbal-ish taste!
Next, the IPOH Hor Fun is a flat rice noodle served in a mouth-watering eggy soup base with so much food on top: prawn, fish, pork, and veggies.
There is also green chili in case you want it to be a bit spicier (trust us, you will want to add some). And that’s all it takes to turn you into a repeat customer!
What to order: Char Kway Teow, Nasi Lemak, IPOH Fried Hor Fun, Chicken Laksa.
Address: 2127-4500 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2B1
8. Maruhachi Ramen
Get started with Maruhachi Ramen, one of the best restaurants near Metrotown that serves awesome Japanese ramen.
Besides having a wide range of ramen, Marutama Ramen is loved for its homemade noodles and excellent broths. We have to say the broths themselves have delighted and won over many ramen addicts in Vancouver.
Their all-time favorite is Tamago Ramen, and we would highly recommend you to try it.
Trust us, the first word after eating Tamago Ramen would be “Wow”! Because that deep, flavor-packed chicken broth just soaks up the chewy noodles and turns that dish into a masterpiece.
Pro-tip: try adding some fried garlic and chili flakes to make the ramen more flavorful.
What to order: Tamago Ramen, Aka Ramen, Spicy Cha Shu Ramen, Shoyu Ramen.
Address: 5278 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E9
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9. Gokudo Shabu Shabu Burnaby
Gokudo Shabu Shabu serves individual hotpot, where you can freely choose your soup base flavors, food and side orders. Get ready because their wide menu is no joke!
In case you are here for the first time, we suggest you go for a Thai Style Tom Yum Pot if you like that spicy, sour, and bursting flavor; or you can try Creamy Milk Hot Pot which is not overly creamy but very light and delightful instead.
Of course, you will have some sorts of meat to choose from, including beef, lamb, chicken, pork; and vegetables as well.
Plus, Gokudo Shabu Shabu Burnaby is much larger than Richmond’s (just want to make sure it will not be a problem if you’re coming with your friends or families).
What to order: Thai Style Tom Yum Pot, Creamy Milk Hot Pot.
Address: 4501 Kingsway #103, Burnaby, BC
10. Taku Japanese Kitchen
A hidden gem in Burnaby, Taku Japanese Kitchen is all about fresh ingredients, authentic preparation, and good food.
The place is compact and ordinary but the service is extraordinary and the food is top-class.
The Salmon Oshi, an aburi-style torched sushi, is a beautiful harmony between the fresh and silky salmon, and the perfectly seasoned and cooked rice.
Tender seared salmon sashimi coated in a delightful Japanese marinade and topped with ikura or salmon roe – Tsuke Salmon Don – tastes fabulous!
The Aburi Salmon Toro is melt-in-the-mouth delicious; the salmon in this sushi is sweeter, thanks to the soy-based sauce it is brushed with, and along with its subtle charred aroma, this sushi will make you go “wow!” instantly.
Even something as simple as the Sunomono (Japanese cucumber salad) here is likely to be one of the best you’ve had in a long time.
What to order: Sunomono, Salmon Oshi, Tsuke Salmon Don, Aburi Salmon Toro
Address: 7608 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 4K3
11. Stem Japanese Eatery
Another restaurant near Metrotown that will absolutely light up your day – Stem Japanese Eatery. Or we usually call them “Traditional Japanese Cuisine with a twist”.
Stem Japanese Eatery offers sashimi & nigiri with enough quality to make them one of the best Japanese restaurants in Burnaby.
Every single dish is excellent from the taste profile to the presentation (good news for Instagram lovers!), and here are some recommendations from us if Stem Japanese Eatery is on your list.
You can go for an Omakase Kaiseki to try a bit of everything, or King Salmon to experience the freshest and smoothest sashimi ever!
What to order: Omakase Kaiseki, King Salmon, Nova Scotia Snow Crab.
Address: 5205 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
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12. Pür & Simple
A Canadian breakfast and lunch chain, Pür & Simple is known for its craveable classic breakfast and lunch delights with a twist.
With a warm and casual atmosphere, this is the kind of place that makes you want to wake up in the morning just to enjoy a wholesome meal here.
If you prefer a savoury breakfast and have a large appetite, Ray’s Extravaganza skillet is the way to go. From bacon to ham to peppers to cheese, and more, this dish comes loaded and is perfect to take on a long, busy day.
For something on the lighter end, try the Breakfast Brioche sandwich. With Bacon, egg, cheese, veggies, and mayonnaise sandwiched between a fresh brioche, this makes a perfectly balanced breakfast.
Pro-tip: Add yourself to their online waitlist to lower your wait time!
What to order: Ray’s Extravaganza Skillet, Breakfast Brioche, Red Velvet Pancakes, Carole’s Cinna-Cakes
Address: 6096 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5H 4L6
13. Paul’s Sub Shop
Paul’s Sub Shop is the most unique breakfast & brunch you will ever find in South Burnaby. Their sandwiches and subs are really making a long line-up as they taste incredibly incredible!
Satisfy your cravings with some of their best-sellers: Bacon Double Cheese Steak Sub or French Toast. How do they taste? Amazing! The sub is fully loaded with steak and super cheesy, while the toast nails it with a nice texture and mouthfeel.
What to order: Bacon Double Cheese Steak Sub, French Toast, Pancakes.
Address: 4608 Imperial Street Burnaby, BC V5J 1B8
14. Tenen Restaurant
Before talking about the food, we have to warn you that the Eastern vibe, music, and the whole atmosphere of Tenen Restaurant will cause you a constant crush.
Tenen Restaurant gained a reputation via their authentic and delicious European dishes loaded with ingredients and flavours, especially the barbeque section.
If you are new here, don’t hesitate to go for some Chicken Schnitzel or Pork Roast.
The chicken is lightly breaded and super tender, you can make it tastier by adding in some garlic sauce that goes along with it. Don’t miss their roast, especially the pork if you want to taste the perfection of Eastern food!
What to order: Chicken Schnitzel with Fries, Cevapi, Pork Roast, Meat Platters.
Address: 7569 Royal Oak Avenue Burnaby, BC V5J 4J8
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We hope you have found yourself the restaurants that are worth stopping by after our suggestions above. Don’t forget to share with us your experiences and thoughts.
For more options, try to take a look at our 20 best restaurants in Burnaby!
How We Create Our “Best” Lists
All Noms Magazine’s “best” lists are created using multiple factors and signals to help readers find the best restaurants, things to do, and places to stay at. Some of these factors and signs include personal experiences, correspondence with locals, and compiling experiences from review sites.
Each list is also created to be balanced (in terms of price, cuisine type, ambiance, and more) as possible. This means that the lists are not specifically created in ranking order. You should be comfortable picking from any of the spots on the list and generally have a good time. But of course, YMMV (your mileage may vary) and everyone may have different experiences/palates.