Experience world cuisines in Sidney, BC

Paid partnership with Sidney BIA

It’s been more than a year where international travel is not a thing. We miss the experiences, but most importantly, the world flavours. The Tasting Victoria team embarked on a mission to try out the best international cuisines in Sidney, BC., and they did not disappoint. From authentic Italian to a taste of Tokyo, here are our top international cuisine restaurants in Sidney:

Riva

This restaurant situated right beside beautiful views of the ocean, serves an array of traditional Italian inspired dishes. Enjoy some classic pastas, Mediterranean dishes, small bites, and delectable desserts and more at this waterfront restaurant that gives you a taste of the beauty and charm of Sidney.

Featured from Riva is their:

  • Bruschetta (Tomato Canape): fresh basil, maple balsamic reduction, roma tomatoes, slivered garlic, crostinis.

  • Puttanesca pasta (Lady of the Night): spaghettini, capers, olives, anchovy, garlic, heirloom tomatoes, tomatoe sauce, basil.

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2537 Beacon Avenue, SidneyRiva Sidney@rivayyj

Fresh Tandoori Flavour Indian Bistro

Combining traditional Indian spices and a flair for great food, this family-owned restaurant seek to please your palate in a pleasant family-friendly setting. They believe that the extensive menu will offer numerous dishes for everyone and for your enjoyment.

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Maria’s Souvlaki Greek Restaurant

Savoury greek inspired cuisine at Maria’s Souvlaki Greek Restaurant is a great way to enjoy any meal while up in Sidney. This cosy restaurant serves a variety of greek dishes including gyros, moussaka, calamari and souvlaki wraps and plenty of other greek favourites.

Try out their: Waffle fries.

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J Kitchen Korean & Japanese Restaurant

This restaurant features both Japanese and Korean fusion dishes; find an array of appetizers, rolls, rice bowls, mains, bento boxes, traditional drinks, tea and more. Dine in or take your food to go and picnic by the ocean, a short walk away from the restaurant.

  • Bento Box D (dinner option): 3pcs tune, 3pcs salmon, 4pcs California roll, 2pcs pork gyoza, green salad, rice and miso soup(no miso soup with takeout)*Additional add steak (peanut) sauce.

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Taco Shell

When it comes to delicious tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more, Taco Shell has got you covered. At Taco Shell you will find dishes served and created with quality ingredients, fresh and local, sourced from local farmer’s markets.

Try out their: Burritos and tacos.

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2367 Beacon Ave, SidneyTaco Shell@tacoshell_sidney

Good Fortune Restaurant

When you have a craving for that authentic taste of the Orient and nothing else will satisfy, you’re in luck! Good Fortune Restaurant is Sidney’s answer for delicious Chinese cuisine. They use fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to produce that mouth-watering flavour you love.

9775 Third St, SidneyGood Fortune Restaurant

Odyssia

Odyssia serves homemade authentic greek food of consistent quality and have many loyal customers who enjoy coming back on regular basis. A family-owned and operated restaurant and have been serving Sidney for 32 years.

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9785 Fifth St, SidneyOdyssia

Royal Aroma

Royal Aroma is both affordable and consistent, quality is very important to them and provide great service. Royal Aroma combines traditional curry classics, with the finest of modern Indian cuisine.

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2470 Beacon Ave, SidneyRoyal Aroma

Sabhai Thai

This family owned and operated authentic Thai restaurant serves and creates all their recipes from scratch with each dish being filled with a diverse array of favours and ingredient combinations. Their menu offers both meat and vegetarian friendly choices as well.

Featured from Sabhai Thai are:

  • Number 42: Kow Phad Jae (Veggie Fried Rice): firm tofu, egg, tomatoes, onion& mixed vegetables mixed with fried jasmine scented rice in Thai seasoning sauce.

  • Growers Pear Cider: Alcoholic cider (pear flavoured) – moderate sweetness

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2493 Beacon Ave, SidneySabhai Thai@sabhaithaisidney

Taste of Tokyo

Craving the taste of authentic Japanese cuisine? Visit Taste of Tokyo in Sidney for all your favourite sushi dishes, carefully prepared by their dedicated chefs. Sample some Sashimi or try one of the Chef’s special dinners. In for lunch? They’ve got Bento boxes and tons of daily specials.

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9842 Resthaven Drive, SidneyTaste of Tokyo@tasteoftokyo

Thai Corner

Thai Corner prepares Thai cuisine, blending elements of central and northeastern (I-San) Thai traditions. They serve a variety of Thai curries, spicy salads and stir fried delicacies. With over two decades of experience cooking Thai food in Thailand, overseas and right here in Canada their chef has carefully developed fresh menu selections for both lunch and dinner sure to suit a variety of tastes.

2359 Beacon Avenue, SidneyThai Corner

Explore these places in Sidney for the ultimate around the world adventure!

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