Burger Heaven
77 10th st, 604-522-8339 (http://www.burgerheaven.ca). open 11:30am-9:30pm su-th, 11:30am-10pm f-sa. specializes in burgers and sandwiches. $7-$25.
The Old Bavaria Haus
233 6th st, 604-524-5824 (http://www.oldbavariahaus.com). open every day from 4:30pm. an old home converted into a taste of bavaria. specializes in schnitzel, serving it with a variety of sauces and includes a vegetarian schnitzel. mains $12-$21, appetizers $4-$8.
Taverna Greka
326 columbia st, 604-526-6651 (http://www.taverna.ca). open 11am-10pm m-f, 4pm-10pm sa-su. a greek restaurant with belly dancing on friday and saturday nights. mains $13-$27, appetizers $5-$10.
Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine
628 6th ave, 604-526-3000. open every day, 11:30am - 3pm lunch and 5pm - 9:30pm dinner. while the decor is unappealing, this restaurant makes up for it in tasty, authentic malaysian dishes. start with a mix of satays chicken, beef or lamb at $1.25 a skewer, the roti canai malaysian bread with a spicy curry dip 2 for $5, and some crispy vegetarian spring rolls 4 for $5.