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Di Chai: Laotian Food in Burnaby Heights
Di Chai is a family-run Laotian restaurant at 4124 East Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights. The Truong family switched the restaurant to a Lao menu and named it for the Lao word for happiness.
The menu celebrates Lao cooking with family recipes passed down through generations: sour, savoury and full of fresh herbs.
About Di Chai Restaurant
Lao cooking leans on herbs, lime, chili and fermented fish sauce. You can ask for padaek on dishes for a more traditional taste.
The Lao pho broth simmers for 14 hours with pork bones, beef bones, fish and chicken.
The Menu
How It Works
Try a laap and the Lao pho.
What to Order
- Laap ngoua: minced beef salad with herbs and lime.
- Five-star Lao pho: broth simmered for 14 hours.
- Saap saap platter: a sampler of Lao dishes.
- Sticky rice: the Lao staple.
Dietary Needs
Lao food uses fish sauce and padaek (fermented fish sauce) in many dishes. Ask for vegetarian versions and spice levels.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Casual and family-run.
- Best for: an introduction to Lao food
- Price: budget to moderate
- Format: lunch and dinner, with lunch specials
- Good to know: online ordering available
Location: Burnaby Heights, Burnaby
Di Chai is at 4124 East Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC.
Hours of Operation
Check current hours before you go.
Reservations
- Book online or call ahead.
Price Range
Di Chai is affordable.
Contact Information
- Address: 4124 E Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J4
- Phone: 604-569-2812
- Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights, Burnaby
- Cuisine: Laotian
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does Di Chai serve?
Laotian food.
What does Di Chai mean?
Happiness, in Lao.
Where is it?
4124 East Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights.
What should I order?
Laap ngoua and the Lao pho.
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