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East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway

4.8
4.8
570 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean
The original Silk n' Spice Restaurant in Kitsilano holds a special place in the hearts of our customers. With eleven years running, it is a place for new lovers to meet, and old lovers to rekindle romance.

Just like the Dhabbas of the the Silk Route, East is East is home to everyone. Artists, musicians, minstrels and youth eat next to business men, politicians and professionals. Come and experience the mystery and vibrancy of the east, right here in Vancouver.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 734-5881
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Kitsilano
  • Cross Street
    between Trutch and Blenheim
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Bus #99, Bus #9
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Food

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Healthy

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Healthy

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

570 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took some long-time residents to the restaurant, and the food was delicious. The service was impeccable. The environment and music were excellent. We 3 had the feast. We tried almost every dish on it.. There was not a single dish that wasn't delicious. My friend's from vancouver just kept saying this place Is wonderful and this food is delicious.

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  2. ElaheS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I love everything about this restaurant but the live music!!! The live music make you feel super down and lowers energy level! it is good to have a mix of this type of sad music and a little bit of upbeat music as well! the vibe gets really unhappy

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience with lovely live music. Good food.

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  4. Sandy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    I've always loved East is East, and I always would take my friends and family there. It used to be my favorite restaurant. However, in the last year the prices have gone up so much that its really not good value anymore in my opinion. I also feel that the quality of service has declined. Last night we paid $30 for 2 chai's and a dessert. On top of this, every time I visit, the staff always push the chai feast really hard even after we've said that we don't want it. In general, I always feel that the staff are pressuring us to order more food. For example, last night my friend knew exactly what she wanted; when she told the server her order (soup and side of Bolani), the server tried to push her to order another dish that is larger. All that said, the restaurant still has amazing ambience and I love the live music. The food is always good as well.

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  5. bobF

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    very dissappointed in your pricing...this will not be a go to place - have enjoyed your food in the past... and now it will NOT be on the list of go to experiences... but your food is still good 2 things first experience with a friend from out of town and she really didn't enjoy it at all!!! her words HATED it... with a bell pepper allergy - the menu was limited... VERY limited - and it was very horribly confusing... and SERIOUSLY 43 for dinner

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  6. ROSIKINS

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around fabulous experience. Loved the tasting menu, with small amounts of whatever you wanted to try.

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  7. Stef

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love the concept! everyone will find something to its taste !

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  8. MichaelM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were very friendly, the service was quick and clear and the food was delicious. Thank you!

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  9. CamilaZ

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is amazing. We loved it and will return a lot of times, no doubt! Everything was perfect.

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  10. ClaudiaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely, atmospheric place. The waitresses are so friendly and attentive. The food is great. The all-you-eat feast is a bit pricey unless you have a "hollow leg" (we're over 60, and can't eat that much anymore!), but it was wonderful to be able to taste all the different dishes in one meal.

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  11. Monique

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you. We had a really nice time. Very good prices. My friends are planning on coming back.

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  12. JoanneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    East is East is a must try. The scent of spices entice you to enter the restaurant and the food is delicious. Service is friendly. Servers are happy to answer questions or make recommendations. And the soy chai....oh yum!

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  13. MaryK

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent, attentive service from the door to the table. We have enjoyed the ambience, food, and wonderful room before. Will return soon and recommend to our" Kits" friends and neighbors.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, live music, ambience - all outstanding! The Chai feast is the way to go in order to experience a vast array of delicious flavours.

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  15. Oben

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a great experience across the board. Bring an appetite and try their chai feast – you can try anything and everything on the menu - as many times as you want - for a set price. We came with our 15 month toddler and they were very sweet and accommodating, even giving him a little mango lassis on the house when we arrived. Live music really set the ambience. Every dish we tried was delicious. The waitstaff were wonderful. Will definitely be back.

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  16. SandraP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dhal soup was especially good. Service was very fast--which was good as we came early and needed to eat and go. Brilliant place to eat. They were also mindful of my partner's lactose intolerance, which means we'll have to go back again.

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  17. mirandab

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    East is East is my go-to spot in Vancouver to take friends to. Delicious food! Service can be hit or miss. All the servers tend to take care of you as a team, which can lead to way too many people checking on you or, on the flip side, too few people checking in on you!

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  18. Phil

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been to East is East 3 times, and every time it was an amazing experience. The staff is great, the food unique, the decor cozy and the live music lively. All the times I've been the group I was bringing with me adored it. I really don't know how someone cannot like this place - unless you don't like food that has spices.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit and what a wonderful exposure to this culinary feast. The service was friendly and helpful. The time to get our food was quick and it was so delicious. We were so impressed with our servers guidance and kindness. The musical ambiance was so fitting. I was too full for dessert but we will be back.

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  20. lilly

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and outstanding food in the most beautiful setting. Live music was great but not too loud so it was easy to have a conversation.

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  21. YVRexplorer

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place for a casual yet delicious meal. Dress comfortable as the seating arrangement can be on low benches

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  22. Emmade

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, yummy food, attentive staff, reasonable prices.

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  23. JRMurias

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really enojyed the atmosphere in the restaurant. Servers where great and the menu that allows you to try several things is really good, highly recommned.

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  24. nyang

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staffs and it’s a lovely place to enjoy good quality of food. This is the place that I can always bring my friends without any hesitation.

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  25. AlexS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I loved my visit to East is East. The interior is gorgeous and so well designed; it makes for a great date spot, and the live music was a pleasant bonus on top! The flavours were also so varied and incredible. My favourite dish was the Persian Gormeh Sabzi.

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  26. DianeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious tasting menu with fabulous range - especially veggie options. Wait staff all friendly and helpful.

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  27. Heather

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The only issue in this restaurant is some of their tables don't have enough space for the big round platters and drinks. Especially the smaller 2 person tables. The platters are hanging of the edge. The food, the entertainment and the staff are wonderful. We recommend requesting a 3 person seating so everything fits on your table comfortably.

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  28. LaurV

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Indian food I’ve had in a long time. Very lovely atmosphere.

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  29. MattG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good it hurt leaving because I was so full.

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  30. VancouverProf

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual (not my first time), it was excellent, from arriving to ordering to service to food quality and speed of service. I'll be back, likely many times.

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  31. StevenT

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good, music was nice, I didn't mind chipping in for the live music, but it caught me unexpected because I've never been charged a fee per person to dine where there was live music before. I felt like if I didn't say yes, I would have to leave and eat somewhere else, even though I had a reservation for a saturday night.

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  32. ParagS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very rarely does exquisite food meet exquisite service. I had invited friends and extended family visiting vancouver on June 4th Sunday for lunch. to the west broadway (Kitsalano) location. 1) Great ambience and fresh and warm food. 2) I requested a different chai for tasting including mango lassi and everyone in the group including kids loved the food. 3) They were very speedy in the service for second, third and subsequent rounds on the Chai feast menu where you can try pretty much everything on the menu. Bravo, not sure how much you can improve the best, but have been a customer for almost a decade and will continue visiting.....

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  33. TanRad

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere, music, and food were excellent. The service was also very friendly. We really enjoyed our meals. The seats are a little uncomfortable.

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  34. Jezebelly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! East is east feast is the way to go! You will not be disappointed with anything! Soooooo good.

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  35. Sumit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visites the place for the second time. It's awesome, my friends like the place and food. Will visit again. Server was really nice.

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  36. AngelaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a good Time with kids, was nice and relaxed at 5:30 pm-6:30

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  37. Kashi

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed Feast here and tried most of kinds. The taste was so good and enjoyed gathering with good companies in a good atmosphere.

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  38. ericap

    Vancouver

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The flavours were all so unique and tasty. Definitely planning to return again soon with friends.

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  39. Nats

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Good food with excellent ambiance and music. Beautiful place :)

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food. Service was quick and friendly. Biggest issue was that we found that the hard wooden chairs were uncomfortable. By the end of our dinner we were both sore and uncomfortable.

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FAQs

East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 734-5881.

East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway is rated 4.8 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for East is East Silk n' Spice - West Broadway

3035 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between Trutch and Blenheim
  • Neighbourhood
    Kitsilano
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Bus #99, Bus #9
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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