Simba's Grill Ltd - Vancouver

My friend and I were unsure of what to order, so the waiter recommended the chef's platter (Mchaguzi wa Chef). This platter included samaki bites (fried tilapia), kuku choma (BBQ marinated chicken), kebabs (minced lamb), and mishkaki (beef skewers), along with rice, salad, naan, and spinach machica (mashed spinach cooked in curry sauce). There were also small containers of yogurt, tamarind sauce, and shredded coconut on the side. The food was tasty, although my friend suspected that the deep fried tilapia was frozen supermarket variety. In addition to the delicious food, the restaurant also offered Tusker beer from Kenya, which was a unique and interesting drink to try. The food was a bit on the pricier side, but overall my friend and I left satisfied. While I may not eat here regularly, I wouldn't mind coming back for the delicious food.

We decided to give Simba 's Grill a try. They 're a family run restaurant specializing in East African fusion cuisine. Slightly in an odd location but next door to a Starbucks. We dropped in on a Friday evening at 8:00pm). The inside is spacious and the tables are well spread out. Our waiter was one of the chef/owners, who is one of those individuals that goes out and chats/sits down with customers. The menu consists of appetizers, chef 's specials no daily special available when we inquired), entrees meat, rice, vegetarian, curry) and desserts. Entrees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Chutneys yogurt, coconut, tamarind, hot sauce and mango. We were originally given a second hot sauce but the owner came by our table, told us it was too spicy and took it away. Strange. We didn 't get to taste that one but the mango chutney was fantastic a punch in the face, with a slightly mango note at the end). Rice $5.00) good enough to compliment our two other entrees. Naan $3.00) plain and a touch dense. Kuku choma $20.00) decent char on the chicken, but slightly overcooked and dry. Needed the sauces and chutneys to give it some flavour. Paka $18.00) tilapia was overcooked. Curry was very light in flavour. Wouldn 't get this again. Machicha masala $18.00) best dish of the night. 5 good sized prawns that were cooked perfectly. Spinach was a touch bland but liked that it was hearty and chunky. Not many African places in town. An okay first meal at SG.

I visited Simbas 12 years ago when it was on Denman St in the West End. It has since relocated to a new location, which can be a bit of a trek to get to, but definitely worth it for the delicious food. The only other nearby option is Starbucks, so you are really only coming here to eat. The restaurant is beautiful and spacious, serving African cuisine with a Kenyan and Swahili influence. I enjoyed dishes like Ugali, Masala Liver (chicken), and Machicha, all of which were incredibly tasty. The hot sauces and chutneys provided added an extra kick to the flavors. Eating at Simbas reminded me of my time living in Africa in the 80s, each bite transporting me back to Southern Africa. Thank you, Simbas, for the wonderful meal and bringing me back home (born in Vancouver, grew up in Africa)! Overall, one of the best African restaurants in the Metro Vancouver area.

One of the most slept on restaurants in Burnaby if you ask me. I've been to Simba Grill twice now, once when I first moved here, and I swore I'd be back. Unfortunately, I forgot about it until we stumbled across it again after the sushi place nearby was too full for us and boy am I glad that happened. The food here is so delicious. If you dont know what to try and are REALLY hungry, I recommend sharing the chefs special platter which gives you a little bit of everything. There are also a ton of vegetatian options to choose from as well. I tried the Kiyoga (coconut curry mushroom) and it was to die for. The sauce went really well with the side of ugali we ordered which reminded my partner of a dish her grandma used to make in her childhood. The decor is beautiful as well and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The owner was walking around making sure people were happy, suggesting dishes to us and which sauces to pair with what. If you havent been here yet, you're missing out. I can't wait to come back

I am very surprise with the cleanliness and the interior design of this restaurant, contemporary and yet there is this touch that showcased their cultures. Huge TV monitor and a fireplace, Very suitable to celebrate medium size events. Family owned business, pretty new in this location, I believed they were at Burnaby area before. Free limited parking in here maybe 10 small vehicles and shared by other businesses in this block. For my appez, I ordered samosa, I am not that hungry but just for the sake of photo and trying it for my review, sold by 5 pieces per order, I told the guy there if i can just order 2 pieces instead and told him my reason, I assumed his the owner because he said.. i throw 2 pieces for you for free , at first i am hesitant but i gave in sooner than expected.... It was served hot and crispy with 3 kinds of sauces, no doubt it was good specially with those sauces. I loved it....I love samosas.... For my main entree i got the chicken muchuzi and safron rice, Muchuzi is an African chicken dish cooked in special house blend of spices, meat are so tender and the sauce is very rich,more of a curry kind of a dish with a bite of chilli..The safron rice is always good elsewhere but take note a cup will cost you $4 plus tax....This dish is very good as well... They are serving alcoholic beverages here and thats a plus sign on anyone 's review. Noise level is average to a bit noisy because when i came theres a group of 6 people accross my table and i gez they are celebrating a birth day... Excellent service, very warm, homey and friendly. They always have this special of the day when i came in it was fish dish and i do not want to eat fish for my dinner i want something heavy and filling. Pricing is just okay...affordable and worth...sometimes we are also paying for the good ambience... I feel that this place will go a long long way... I recommend this place to my co Yelper and all Vancouverites to try.... Ariba African cuisines....Kudos.... I will be back and bring some friends who loves spicy foods and idolizes Simba the lion king.....