Arike Restaurant

Would give 6 stars. The food here is so unique, stunning combinations of flavors. We had a chicken sausage + red pepper I think gnocchi + mint chutney + baked manchego crisp. Sound good enough yet? Each item on its own was good, like fine, but together it was a sensational eating experience. As if that wasn't enough, the wine pairings were phenomenal the two of us split one, and the ambience and decor topped it off. Hats off to Sam the chef, Jesse who I'm told did the wine pairings, and Jen the wonderful, fun hostess. Check out Arike when you're in town! And be sure to ask what the logo means :

The food was fantastic. I do not eat porc and they kindly accommodated their tasting menu to my dietary restrictions. Personally, we expected more Nigerian influence in the food but nonetheless the food was phenomenal. The service was also greatFood: 5/5

This was a lovely experience. Every meal was a hit... From the bread and butter through to suya chicken and suya beef, it was all so delicious. Will definitely be going back.

Great dining experience, every dish we had was so tasty. There were some really unique flavours that I had never had before but everything was really nicely balanced. Service was great, my only complaint is that it was a bit cold in the restaurant.

Can't wait to return. Would recommend. Amazing atmosphere, approachable dining experience, and delicious. Nice pace good for a long conversation with your dining partners and tasty, perfectly seasoned dishes. Vegetarian options: Vegan friendly

Friends and I did take out and got the below. All of the dishes were delicious. 1 Jollof Rice 2 Tamarind & Scotch Bonnet Curry with Beef Shank 3 Tomato and Cinnamon Curry with Chicken 4 Rice Pilaf Our absolutely favourite though was the Tamarind & Scotch Bonnet Curry with Beef. So tender and flavourful. Just the right amount of sweet too. Will definitely be back.

my boyfriend and i were so looking forward to trying out arike after seeing them on the michelin recommended ! i booked a reso for us on dec.14/22 for 6pm and we were running late but they weren’t busy and were super understanding. i rlly like the contact free payment option by pre booking on tock, which was mandatory to get a reso anyway lol. i’m writing a review for the first time bc when i was researching this place i didn’t see many updated, detailed reviews. first impression, cute spot only 6 tables in the restaurant. i was confused if it was open bc there were no parties seated when i arrived and the sign on the front said open friday and saturday by reservation only ? it has a pretty dark ambience so i got sleepy pretty fast lol. i was greeted by a gentleman server ? manager ? who allowed me to seat myself at any table. once we were seated, he introduced himself and asked us if we wanted any wine we booked for the optional wine pairing and we decided against it and went for a ginger beer instead. there were 5 courses i believe plus this palate cleanser thing and dessert. super super unique flavours and concept. i would say my favorite was the second course torched scallop nigiri concept on i think it was jerk rice. i’ve never tried a tasting menu before so i was confused why it took so long between each course lol, but i guess im just used to eating and leaving at restaurants. before each course our server explained each dish in detail which was fascinating, and we got to hear the concept behind each dish. the portions were good for me and i left with food coma haha. all in all, i had the most amazing experience here— great service, unique food, for a reasonable price compared to other restaurants with tasting menus in a quiet romantic setting. thank u so much for making our night a great one !!

Update: I returned to Arike last night for dinner and had another 5 star experience. We tried the goat spoon, prawns, steak/fries and goat dumplings. Service and the food were all amazing. The presentation, colours and flavours of all the food continue to impress. Original: Arike has quickly become one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver. Its an amazing experience with great service and Nigerian fusion food done in a fine dining style. Fritters were next level. The flavour and texture. Onion rings were awesome though small portion and the cassava fries were good too. They both came with great sauces. Tried the ox tail and pork belly flat bread which was amazing and so was the joffi rice with beef tenderloin. The rice was so flavourful and the beef just melted in your mouth. Tried both desserts and they were amazing too. Best mini donuts ever... almost like gulab jamun mini donuts and best ice cream in West End.

From start to finish this place is amazing! The service was extremely knowledgeable & friendly, they describe the menu as Nigerian fusion. The Cocktails & Flatbreads were to die for. The Cassava Fries were crispy on the outside, soft & fluffy on the inside & the sauces that accompanied them were delicious. The Chicken Wings were well seasoned with a bit of heat, exactly what one would look for in a great Wing. The Corn Fritters were nothing like I've ever tasted & they had a great little bite of heat. The Pof Pofs, were described as little donut holes but I can tell you right now they're better than any donut hole I've ever had & were the perfect way to end our meal. Although this restaurant hasn't been open for long, I know it's going to make a name for itself, so grab some friends & head on over there before the word gets out & you have to wait months for a table. I promise you won't be disappointed!

I'll give a 5star for the service, the chef was excellent and all round professional. The food was really good and it's a pass mark for me, in fact I wasn't expecting it to be that good so in that regard I'll say it surpassed my expectations. However, being a Nigerian with a Nigerian tastebud my tastebud is yet to adjust to Canadian foods, a very picky eater and someone who cooks good food at that, I'll withhold a star. For every person tasting Nigerian food for the first time, I believe they would enjoy the food. I highly recommend it. The milo ice cream for dessert was everything, that gets a 5 star as well. Overall, good food in a nice place, delivered by awesome people.

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