One of my favourite places in this city! I always make a point of bringing my friends there when they visit from out of town, and everybody loves it!
The classic thüringer currywurst is my favourite (I always make it "schranke", no regrets!); great fries, great wurst. They have good soft, chewy pretzels, and they always have a good selection of local beers on tap. They have great fast and friendly service even if it's constantly a packed house. A perfect spot for a quick bite or for lingering longer around a few steins with friends!
This place had the best ambiance on Earth! Awesome playlist, in a German restaurant, in Chinatown. Food was authentic. My best friend is half German, I have had it before. The staff is friendly and helpful. I had a wonderful time there!
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This is a small casual shop located in Chinatown specializing in German food, specifically sausages (with various sides such as fries, salads and pretzels). The place was quite popular and crowded when I visited during lunch time: I ended up getting seated at the end of the bar, which was a bit cramped since the countertop space was smaller there (the place did clear up a bit over the next half hour). I had their Currywurst, which I added cheese sauce to for an additional $2 along with their All Natural Game Sausage (which changes daily - the one I got was Rosemary Lamb) for another additional $1. I also had a Sausage Roll. I quite enjoyed the food, in particular the pork sausage in their sausage roll, which I thought was fantastic. The server I had was very friendly and quite attentive, although she does sometimes get confused and forget the order. All in all, I quite enjoyed my experience there; this place is worth checking out.
Currywurst (Cheesy, All Natural Game Sausage, $9.50 + $2 + $1):
3.5/5
This consisted of fries topped with ketchup and curry powder, as well as your choice of a sausage. I decided to add cheese sauce to the fries for an extra $2, and got their game sausage, which happened to be Rosemary Lamb, for another extra $1. The sausage was quite tasty: tender and juicy, although I did find it to be just a tad on the bland side. I absolutely loved their fries, which were very fresh, hot and crispy on the outside, while tender and starchy on the inside. The curried ketchup also provided a great flavour. I did find the cheese sauce to be a bit bland however, and not worth the extra $2.
Sausage Roll ($6):
4.5/5
This consisted of a pork sausage wrapped in a flaky pastry. The sausage was nothing short of fantastic: tender and juicy with a fantastic spice. I did find the pastry to be just a tad doughy, although still tasty. The portion was also a little small: I think that it's probably a better deal to just get their sausage on its own instead.
Summary:
Food: 4/5
Price: 4/5
Service: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
Recommendations: Pork Thuringer
Currywurst with fries is very good. Do not order Sauerkraut!! It is NOT good. It is just raw cabbage. Sauerkraut is supposed to be fermented and then cooked. Save your money and get yourself some real Sauerkraut at the European Deli on Davie.
Meal: Currywurst with Pork, Saurkraut with Pork, Pretzel Platter, and Sausage Roll. Plus way too many stein beers. . Service: Can't complain one bit. Our server was awesome and respected our space. We stayed way past closing and she was cool with it. The only thing to know is CASH OR DEBIT ONLY.
Some of the best currywurst I've ever had. I was in Germany last month and this is on par, if not better, then the currywurst I had there. I enjoyed their smoky bison wurst, which was very rich and flavourful. The actual sauce was warm and spiced amazingly. I also have to give mention to their great food presentation. Can't wait to be back to try their other flavours and menu items.
They have steins of beer . Lovely place . Good ambience and good service .. it's literally a sausage fest . But they don't have a lot of flavours but the ones they have are good . They are more famous for their fries. The day I went they ran out of their fries and I saw people change their mind at the door because there were no fries .
Chinatown has been experiencing a rapid pace of change over the past few years. There is no better example of this than when Bestie moved into a former book/media store. I was a bit skeptical at first, and even resented the idea that something like this could move into the area, but they can cook up a damn good sausage!
The folks behind Chinatown-based currywurst purveyors Bestie have a side business called Sunday Cider. It makes me really happy to think that local BC apples are being pressed and fermented right within city limits (their production facility is near Clark Drive within walking distance of Strange Fellows). They held a one-off cider event on December 11, 2016 (on a Sunday of course) called “Cider Sabbath”:
Came here and tried the vegetarian wurst on sour kraut with their spicy ketchup. It was delicious and the flavours went together so well! I also had a pretzel (made fresh daily at a bakery across the street) with their mustard as a side instead of fries. It was very soft and fresh. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating and explained everything very well. Lots of vegan options here too! Will be back
Walk in, dressed in your most comfortable wardrobe. No body judges. A great dining experience with comfort food and local brew. Soak up the aftertaste of bratwurst and sauerkruat with curry ketchup and finish with a carefree stroll in Chinatown
Dempsey Charles Watson
+4
A brew and a bratwurst. It's a formula for success. I always get the menu option that comes with sauerkraut, and I put curried ketchup on everything. Really solid, simple food.
Best place in the city for delicious currywurst! Their other sausage options are equally tasty (had the turkey and it was perfectly seasoned), while their selection of sides deserve huge recognition for holding their own and balancing out every plate. Can't go wrong with the classic cut fries that come with the currywurst, but my favourite sides are their 'neu potato salad', the tangy sauerkraut and their pretzels with mustard!
Everything is so delicious and the staff here are some of the friendliest and coolest people you could ever have a conversation with! Thank you Bestie for 7 amazing years! Can't wait to see what's next from you guys :)
My first German pub experience and it was tasty.
The currywurst and the burger were very unique amd exciting. All the beer on tab is amazing there.
Nice and quiet pub where you can enjoy a glass of beer and catch up with your buddy.
Nice, casual place offering some nice German 🇩🇪 food, like Currywurst (German sausage with curry-ketchup sauce) and sausages overall, Leberkäse (meatloaf), Sauerkraut, and more. The food is really good and authentic (only tried the Currywurst with fries so far) and the service is good, too. The place itself is on the small-ish side, so depending on the size of your party you might need to wait a bit. We will definitely come again!
One of the best places for flavour, quality and a bang for your buck!
Every single item was absolutely delicious and unique. Each dish was on point and everything complimented each other very nicely, including their in house made sauces... also best curried ketchup and mayo I've ever had. Service was legit, zero complaints.
Hidden gem in the China Town area. My fiancee and I were walking around the area one day and stumbled upon this hipster looking German sausage joint. The service was amazing. The food was phenomenal. We tried the Currywurst and it was nothing I have tried before. The sauce was amazing!! Definitely worth a try when you are in the area. They also have beer on tap as well. You can't go wrong!!
Not totally authentic German...but totally worth it!! Great customer service. Best apple cider I've ever had. The cheese fries are great. The sausage could be bigger, but the flavor is good. Sauerkraut is fresh and plentiful. A+
Want an impromptu trip to Berlin? Looking for a getaway from the every day with your own Bestie? Then I highly recommend trying some of the very filling and authentic dishes at Bestie. We had lunch and my date swears it is just like the delicious delectables that are available when you get off the train in Berlin.
My Bestie and I had the Curry Sausage on fries and the pretzel board. I don't like curry really, but I will definitely go back for more of that curry sausage. The Pretzel Board is deceptive and quite filing; Multiple Mustards! Stinky Cheese Sauce!
Walked by Bestie and reading the menu sold me! Split the Animal Farm with my partner and it was phenomenal! Get it with the extra mayo and sauce!
The music, staff, atmosphere and obviously the food will keep me coming back here.
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