Most Authentic of Malaysian Delights in Vancouver

Sambal Anchovies

I had the opportunity to join two other friends for a real authentic Malaysian cuisine treat at John 316: Malaysian Delight a few days ago. They are located in Richmond but have an outlet newly opened not too long ago. This new place of their's is in North Vancouver on Lonsdale Avenue. Their main restaurant in Richmond is temporary closed for renovations. So, they did not moved but is expanding their business. The Lonsdale Avenue location will be their second. This new location opened less than four months ago and already attracting quite a good crowd, especially on the weekends. John 316 has always been on the top of my favorite Malaysian restaurants list in Vancouver because their cuisines are the most authentic to me and many of my friends.

Beef Rendang

They are a good representation of authentic Malaysian cuisines. And not surprising, the authenticity of their cuisines at the new place has not been compromised at all, in spite of being so crowded at times. Although, there were some minor complains about the waiting time and the below expectation services due to over crowding in their restaurant, they are are still my favorite Malaysian restaurant in Vancouver. Importantly, their cuisines are still authentic and flavourful.

Curry Halibut

On that day, between the three of us, we ordered a cuisine each from the menu. I started with the Sambal Anchovies which was really a flavourful, crunchy and spicy cuisine. A good appetizer to start the lunch. The other two cuisines we ordered were the Beef Rendang and Curry Halibut. The beef in the rendang cuisine was tender and spices used in the cuisine makes it wonderfully flavourful. Unlike the previous two cuisines, the Curry Halibut was the only cuisine among the three that was served with a bowl of curry gravy. We actually polished up all the three cuisines right to the bottom, not leaving even a scrap of meat or vegetable. We enjoyed the authentic cuisines and had a wonderful meal at John 3:16 Malaysian Delight.