Vancouver’s Hidden Eastern European Gem | Tenen Restaurant Review

📍 Tenen Restaurant 🏠 Address: 7569 Royal Oak Ave C, Burnaby, BC 💰 Price: ~$25–50 per person | ⏰ Vibe: Cozy, mystical tavern with old-world charm 🔥 Why It’s Unique? ✔ Cheese fountain schnitzel – A viral-worthy spectacle ✔ Authentic Balkan flavors – No watered-down fusion here ✔ Quirky decor – Feels like stepping into a European grandma’s treasure chest 🍽️ MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Karadjordje’s Schnitzel – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💰 $23 • The showstopper: A brick-sized pork cutlet stuffed with melty cheese lava • Texture: Crispy panko crust + springy, salty pork (not like Japanese tonkatsu) • Cheese warning: Heavy dairy richness – share or risk cheese coma 2. Tenen Meat Platter – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💰 24 (1 person) / 45 (2 people) • Meat mountain: Grilled chicken skewers, beef sausage, smoked pork belly, more • Odd but iconic: Butter balls (yes, pure butter) – try a dab, not a bite 3. Lasagna – ⭐⭐⭐✨ 💰 $20 • Meat-to-pasta ratio: 80% beef ragù, 20% noodle (carnivore’s dream) • Best for: Cheese addicts – layers of gooey béchamel 4. Chicken Soup – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💰 $10 • Light lifesaver: Veggie-sweet broth with tender chicken • Only “mild” dish here – order to balance heavy mains ⚠️ HEADS-UP • Slow service: Dishes are made-to-order (30+ mins wait at peak times) • Salt level: Balkan-seasoned = bring your hydration • Portions: 2 people can share 1 main + 1 app – don’t overorder! 💡 PRO TIPS 1. Best seats: Request the “painting nook” for Instagrammable backdrops 2. Drink pairings: Try Slivovitz (plum brandy) or Kozel Dark Beer 3. Parking: Free but tight – arrive early #EasternEuropeanEats #VancouverFoodie #CheeseLovers