Kulinarya

Had an amazing experience at Kulinarya with their Kamayan feast! The staff were friendly and accommodating. When we pre-ordered from the menu selections we were able to choose a dishes from various categories including pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, and seafood. My favourite dish was the Pinakbet.

The feast itself definitely fed more than our group could eat. Many leftover were taken home. The restaurant isn't too big, so it is best to make a reservation. The night I went it was fully booked with three big groups.

The halo halo was a refreshing and fun way to end the meal.

Don't walk, RUN to this restaurant.

I have ordered takeout twice in a week and a half from them and it's the most delicious thing I can't stop thinking about.

After seeing travel food video on Crispy Pata, I knew I needed to eat it and came across Kulinarya having it on the menu.

The bang for your buck in this wildly overpriced city is amazing.
10 crispy spring rolls for the price of what I pay for two at most places.
An entire pork hock for 24$? Absolute win.
Their tofu sisig is huge too!

I've told all my friends, and I will be having this restaurant regularly.

Filipino comfort food is always a good idea. Kulinarya dishes are classic with a twist of hipster or maybe just because it's on the Drive. The chicken adobo is good and not oily. The lumpia is OK. The tapsilog was yum. The only thing I didn't like is the coffeee which was just Nespresso lol.

MASARAP!!!

Kulinarya is an extraordinary neighborhood restaurant in the Grandview-Woodland area which blends into Little Italy.

The restaurant while small, packs a punch on all levels.

Ambiance-Not fancy but clean and decorated well with plants, pictures, and house items giving off a "welcome to my kitchen" vibe.

Food-We talked with the owner and her recipes come from the best source of course, her mom. =) Over the years a few tweaks but not enough to take away from the traditional Filipino flavors. Portions are huge.

We got:

Kate-Kare which is beef, tripe, and vegetables in a rich peanut butter sauce. This was really good but a little daring for us to order because my wife really love's her own mom's version and mom beats restaurant 99.9% of the time lol. She liked it but just in case, mom-in-law if you're reading this yours still rules.


The owner suggested the Crispy Binagoongan which is crispy pork, eggplant, green beans , in shrimp paste sauce. I was genuinely surprised because I was worried the strong smell of the bagoóng shrimp paste would overwhelm but it didn't. It ended up being my favorite dish.

Tofu Sisig: we love pork Sisig but with beef and pork already picked, another meat dish seemed too much. It was solid but lol, I would have liked the pork still.

Drinks also had a Filipino twist. How about an Ube-colada? Dessert and booze at the same time! My wife ordered a virgin mango mojito which she loved even without a buzz.

Service-I really enjoy when I see a place that has "regular" clientele. It means they have developed a loyal friendly relationship. While I didn't hear "NORM!" being yelled, I did see the owner excitedly greet customers by name. It's not just Filipinos either. The restaurant was packed with multiple ethnic groups when we visited. I think the fantastic combination of excellent food and a caring "Are you bisog (full)?" mentality keeps them coming back.

A must try when you are in the area!

Stopped by here on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. This was me and my boyfriend's first time having Filipino food in Vancouver and everything we ordered was so flavorful! We got the beef kare-kare, lechon kawali and bbq pork skewers. The vegetables on the kare-kare were perfectly cooked, even the eggplants still have a good amount of bite to it! The portions were quite big and we had to box some for takeout (my boyfriend typically eats a lot!). Only comments were that I wish there's a bit more fat on the pork skewers (that charcoal caramelized fat ) and that the food is on the pricier side, which I guess can't be compared to other more fast food style places. Overall, we had a great experience here and would love to come back and try their sisig and sinigang!

I have been wanting to try the boodle fight / Kamayan Feast!

This is the set menu for less than four people. For a group of four or more, you can pick one dish from each category of chicken, beef, pork, fish, and vegetables. Also comes with dessert at the end.

Between the two of us, we still took five containers of food home.. So be prepared!

Vegan filipino options! While I usually stick to full vegan or vegetarian restaurants when traveling, my partner and I couldn't resist dining at Kulinarya when we saw they had clearly labeled vegan options. Sadly, it is such a rarity to find these foods made vegan.

When we arrived around 6/6:30pm, we walked inside and saw the place was completely packed! It's a modestly sized spot but we weren't expecting a full house. Fortunately, there were a couple spots outside and they were perfect for a nice summer's day.

Due to the busyness, I assume, it was a little slow in getting our order taken but once that was done the food came shortly later. There was initially a snafu where they brought out someone's non-vegan dish (much to our chagrin), but after that it was smooth sailing.

While I wasn't a huge fan of their fresh lumpia take (nothing beats the original spring-roll style), the pancit and the kalabasa were spot on. Everything was also gigantic portions and definitely too much for two people. I would recommend just splitting one entree and appetizer.

Finally, they're located in a fun neighbourhood in Vancouver. Plenty of things to check out before and after if you have extra time.

I came here in a large group and decided to get the pork belly rice plate. I haven't had a ton of Filipino food but I found it a bit dry and lacking of flavour. The pork belly was a bit overcooked but I did quite enjoy the way the egg was made.

This place is a gem - very friendly staff, and the food comes quick.

- the fried calamari appetizer is legit. You know when calamari is just right - tender and soft yet still chewy? This is it, great texture. The fried bell peppers are delightfully sweet too. A bit small though.
- the Sisig is the star and a must. Sizzling platter, very crispy, and the onions and veggies give it a wonderful strong flavour.
- pair the Sisig with garlic rice. Goes very well together.
- the pancit (batil Patong) is a nice blend of diff ingrediwnts.

Would def come back, esp for the Sisig.

Filipino comfort food in Vancouver! First impression, the restaurant itself was so cozy, aesthetically pleasing, clean, and quaint, I honestly felt like I was stepping into a relatives' house being greeted by friendly staff. The food was so good! Portion size was generous, served family style. I also love that they serve Filipino breakfast all day, especially served with garlic fried rice...chef's kiss!

Kare-Kare (peanut butter based stew with beef and veggies) 10/10! Very flavorful, nutty, and creamy stew. Loved that it still tasted authentic and just like home cooking.

Bangsilog Breakfast (fried boneless milkfish served with egg, picked cucumbers and onions, and garlic fried rice)- 10/10! The fish was crunchy and had a nice vinegary marinade flavor. The garlic fried rice and egg completed the dish and was so tasty! Probably the best garlic fried rice from any Filipino restaurant that I've tasted.

Ube Brownies- 7/10. This was a little too sweet at first bite, and the Ube flavor wasn't as potent.

Tokwa Baboy (fried pork belly and tofu with a soy and vinegar sauce)- 9/10. This was yummy, just wish it was a bit more crunchy. I loved the tofu incorporated into it making it a great appetizer!

Overall, we absolutely loved our dining experience at Kulinarya, and would definitely recommend going here if you are in Vancouver!