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S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N TASTE Banana Leaf The perennial favourite of many local restaurant awards, honored with the title of Best Asian Restaurant time and again. Sample our mouth-watering dishes that feature pan-Asian influences that is the signature of Malaysian cuisine, a blend of Indonesian, Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Portuguese culinary inspiration. Try our crunchy sambal green beans, fluffy roti canai, creamy Rendang beef, spicy satay, and delicious Singapore fried chili crab. Our cheerful atmosphere, friendly service, colourful traditional decor, and excellent prices add up to a dining experience to remember. Banana Leaf 820 West Broadway (604) 731-6333 1096 Denman Street (604) 683-3333 3005 West Broadway (604) 734-3005 1043 Davie Street (604) 669-3389 1779 Robson Street (604) 569-3363 www.bananaleaf-vancouver.com ShuRaku Sake Bar & Bistro Dine on Japanese cuisine with a contemporary twist at SHURAKU Sake Bar and Bistro, conveniently located in the heart of downtown on vibrant Granville Street. Not only traditional nigiri and fresh sashimi selections and specialty rolls. Master chef Yusuke Tomita’s creative creations such as an array of inventive appetizers, salads, meat and seafood entrees are offered. The premium sake list is extensive with the largest selections by the glass in Vancouver. Shuraku was selected as the finalist of BEST CASUAL JAPANESE restaurant in the 2015 Restaurant Awards by Vancouver Magazine. 833 Granville Street (604) 687-6622 www.shuraku.net SalaThai Restaurant Family owned since 1987. SalaThai preserves the tradition of classic Thai dining, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. This warm, welcoming 200-seat space is furnished with upholstered teak and rattan, along with museum-quality artwork straight from Thailand. Popular must-have exotic dishes include Tom yam goong, Royal pad Thai, & Green curry pa-nang. All are made with the freshest of ingredients and offer distinct flavours. Also a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Book the private room for larger parties. Winner of numerous international awards, this world-renowned restaurant is honoured to have catered to members of Thailand’s Royal Family. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner. 102 – 888 Burrard Street (604) 683-7999 www.salathai.ca VANCOUVER