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Baby Dhal Roti Shop: Trinidadian Roti and Doubles on Commercial Drive
Baby Dhal Roti Shop serves Trinidadian food at 2707 Commercial Drive, at the south end of the Drive. The recipes are handcrafted and passed down through generations of the owners' family.
It won Bronze for Best African and Diaspora at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards in 2025 and 2026.
About Baby Dhal Roti Shop
The menu covers Trinidadian curries, including goat, beef, shrimp, stewed chicken and oxtail, plus street food like doubles and aloo pie.
There are plenty of vegan options, and staff can point them out. Seating is limited, so many people take out.
The Menu
How It Works
Start with doubles, then get a roti.
What to Order
- Doubles: soft fried flatbread with curried chickpeas.
- Curry chicken roti: a messy, delicious wrap.
- Goat curry: bone-in and slow-cooked.
- Dhalpuri roti: split-pea-filled flatbread.
- Pholourie: fried split-pea fritters.
Dietary Needs
Caribbean menus are meat-heavy but often include vegetable curries and vegan roti fillings. Ask about spice levels and gluten in roti.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Casual and colourful, with limited seating.
- Best for: Trinidadian roti and doubles
- Price: budget
- Format: takeout-focused, with some seating
- Good to know: many vegan options
Location: Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Baby Dhal Roti Shop is at 2707 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC.
Hours of Operation
Hours are limited and it closes some weekdays. Check before you go.
Reservations
- Walk in or order ahead for takeout.
Price Range
Baby Dhal is affordable.
Awards and Recognition
- Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards: Bronze, Best African and Diaspora 2025 and 2026
Contact Information
- Address: 2707 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
- Phone: 604-566-7684
- Neighbourhood: Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food is Baby Dhal?
Trinidadian.
What should I order?
Doubles and a curry chicken or goat roti.
Is it vegan-friendly?
Yes, with several vegan curries and snacks.
Is it award-winning?
Yes, VanMag Bronze in 2025 and 2026.
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