Ahhh....makan time and you must be asking "where do I go?"

Well simply put, "makan time" means "time for food". Us Singaporeans....we love our food and ever since we came to Vancouver, we have not been getting our fair share. It seemed that there was a dearth of good Singaporean or Malaysian restaurants around. But things have improved. Its just a matter of finding them.
I hope that this blog will help other fellow Singaporeans or Malaysians find good restaurants out here in Metro Vancouver. If you want, you can also add your comments and new restaurants that you may have discovered.

Cheers....

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Blackberry Bistro in Richmond

Blackberry Bistro
Address: 6011 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC
Tel: 604-272-5755
Open: Tues-Sat 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Closed Sunday, Monday

Aha...something new and interesting........
There is a new and trendy Pan-Asian restaurant at the South Richmond Dyke - South end of No. 2 Road, by the new London Landing development. Restaurant is open all day serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening snacks (featuring coffee, bubble tea and gelato).


Why "Blackberry?"...well the area previously was overgrown wih blackberry bushes that sprouted everywhere and hence the name.

This bistro has great Singapore food like Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Curry Laksa, Fishball noodles soup and Bakuteh amongst others. The owners are from Taiping Malaysia and they own the Singapore Soo Jerky store next door.This is really great "Singapore/Malaysia-style" hawker food but with a modern look and ambience.

The atmosphere is really pleasant and you are always made to feel welcome upon entry.

Service with a smile:
During the morning and the day, they offer a quick-serve (or self-serve) style, where you place your order at the counter and they bring your meal to you at your seat. For dinner, they offer full service, where one of the hosts will seat you and wait on you at your table.



Ambience:
The restaurant features a main floor seating area with 10 tables and about 40 seats. They also have a mezzanine with 4 tables, and a small lounge area with leather lounge chairs and coffee tables arranged infront of a fireplace and an LCD high-definition TV. Dine here on your own, with a date, or together with friends and family to the backdrop of smooth jazz.


Menu:
You can find a listing of their menu at http://blackberrybistro.soojerky.com/menu.htm
A definite "must try" for all Singapore or Malaysian food fans.

And don't forget their gelato!!!