Food from Around the World Part One

New Westminster is home to diverse mix of cultures and this blog post will help you try some tasty eats from around the world. This list features global cuisines that you can find right here in New West! Since there are so many amazing restaurants in New West, we’re splitting up this blog into two parts. This blog post will highlight restaurants serving cuisine from North and South America and Europe, while the second part will highlight cuisine from Asia. 

North and South America

Canada

Anny’s Dairy Bar is an Uptown New Westminster staple, serving classic French-Canadian favourites for years.  Try their iconic Maple Twist, as well their Original Poutine and Montréal Smoked Meat Sandwich.

Maple twist
Photo courtesy of @sk_foodoholic / Instagram

Mexico

Try some delectable Mexican classics made with fresh ingredients at Taqueria Playa Tropical. We love their flavourful Barbacoa Burrito, Pico de Gallo, and Carne Asada Tacos.

Mexican food
Photo credit: @taqueriaplayatropical / Instagram

Trinidad and Tobago

D Roti Shak offers a delicious menu of Caribbean cuisine that is a symphony of flavour. Their Jerk Chicken, Vegetable Roti, and Curry Chicken on Rice are some of their specialties.

Trinidadian food
Photo credit: @tourismnewwest / Instagram
EUROPE

Germany

For over 50 years, The Old Bavaria Haus Restaurant has been offering scrumptious German and other European specialties in an elegant environment.  Sample menu Items include German favourites like Wiener Schnitzel, Veggie Schnitzel Pacific, and Black Forest Cake.

German food
Photo credit: @theoldbavariahausrestaurant / Instagram

Greece

A New West favourite, Taverna Greka serves up delicious classic Greek appetizers and entrees. Enjoy perfectly cooked Beef Souvlaki and tender seafood dishes like Kalamari and Garlic Butter Prawns.

Greek food
Photo courtesy of @downtownnewwest / Instagram

Italy

Artusi serves contemporary, rustic Italian cuisine in Uptown New West. Try their scrumptious Bruschetta & Passata, Tagliatelle Primavera, and Tiramisu Limone.

Pasta
Photo credit: @artusirestaurant / Instagram

Netherlands

With views of the Fraser River, Angelina’s Dutch Corner is known for its amazing breakfast and brunch fare. We enjoy their sweet breakfasts like their Mixed Berries & Whipped Cream Pannekoeken, their Apples, Cinnamon & Whipped Cream French Toast, as well as their savory ones like their Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon.Pancakes

Photo credit: @eatswitheva / Instagram

Ukraine

Located in Uptown, Kozak Ukraїnian Eatery serves up authentic Ukrainian dishes and baked goods. Fall in love with classic Ukrainan cuisine like Borsch with Beans, Potato and Dill Varenyky (Handmade Pierogies), and their must-try Old-School Apple Strudel.

Ukrainian Food
Photo credit: @kozakukrainianfood / Instagram

Which New West restaurants have you been loving? Let us know on social media by using the hashtag #MadeInNewWest. We hope you’ve been enjoying all the delicious restaurants in New West, and make sure to look out for part two of this blog post, where we’ll be featuring even more amazing restaurants.