BARA Caribbean Cuisine

05/30/2022

We want to thank all of you who have supported BARA Caribbean Cuisine. Whether through buying our products, recommending us to others, providing feedback, championing us on social media, and just all around worked with us to bring BARA Caribbean Cuisine to life.

BARA Caribbean Cuisine is a passion project to share our love of our Caribbean food and culture in Vancouver. Many of you have been rocking with us since day 1 and we appreciate all of the support we’ve received since inception.

After a lot of reflection and discussion, we’ve made the extremely difficult decision to cease our current operations for the time being as we take a step back to envision what’s next, and search for the right partners to strenghten our team.

Our storefront in International Village Mall will be closed as of tomorrow, and we are suspending meal delivery and online orders. It was very difficult for the team to come to this decision, and to have to relay the news to our staff, and now to you—our community.

We again want to thank you for all your support. We look forward to connecting with you all again.

—The BARA Team

P.S. If you have any recently purchased gift cards and would like a refund on any outstanding balances, please reach out to us at [email protected]

05/27/2022

Do you love Caribbean food and culture? We’re adding to our team for food prep, cooking, and kitchen support (cleanup and dishwashing). Morning and evening shifts available.

05/25/2022

With all of our new menu items, there’s plenty things to nyam at BARA 😋

05/21/2022

Have you tried our new bowls? 🍚
Rice, stir fry cabbage, and Guava Jerk BBQ Chicken or Curry Chicken 😋

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05/13/2022

🚨 New menu items AND a new special! 🎉 Going to a whitecaps ⚽️ game tomorrow? We have a game day special to launch our new Curry Chicken bowls, and Grace Jerk BBQ Bowls. Your choice of chicken on a bed of rice, and our special stir fry cabbage. 🥘

Game day special (Saturday May 14):
Get a bowl and a drink (pop or bottled water) for just $10! 😱

05/13/2022

🚨 New menu items AND a new special! 🎉 Going to a whitecaps ⚽️ game tomorrow? We have a game day special to launch our new Curry Chicken bowls, and Grace Jerk BBQ Bowls. Your choice of chicken on a bed of rice, and our special stir fry cabbage. 🥘

Game day special (Saturday May 14):
Get a bowl and a drink (pop or bottled water) for just $10 (tax incl)😱

04/26/2022

Today (and every day) is a good day for doubles.

03/19/2022

Getting ready for a catering order. All this delicious Guava Jerk BBQ is about to make someone’s belly very happy 😋

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03/14/2022

If you’re short on time, you can skip the line!

Thinking of lunch for tomorrow? Order it now, and we'll have it ready for your requested pickup time. You can even preschedule up to a week in advance!

Try it out at baracaribbean.com/order

03/05/2022

Today is a good day for Doubles.🔥

A light flat bread, topped with curried chickpeas, pepper sauce, and tamarind and mango chutneys.

Iconic Trinidadian 🇹🇹 street food!

Order online for pickup or delivery at baracaribbean.com

03/03/2022

What is “BARA”?

02/28/2022

Sharing culture—one bite at a time

02/26/2022

We're hyped to get a mention in Canada Takeout as one of 6 Caribbean takeout restaurants across Canada to checkout!

https://canadatakeout.com/takeout/6-caribbean-takeout-restaurants-across-canada/

Theirs is a cuisine rich with history and tradition, but sadly it’s been kept under the public radar.

02/24/2022

🇧🇧 Bajan Macaroni Pie… cheese, spices, and full of flavour.

02/22/2022

Have you heard? Our Fried Bake & Saltfish Buljol is back! 🎉

For TODAY (Tuesday) get a fried bake & buljol sandwich for only $5 (valid in-store only).

02/20/2022

Team BARA representing at the BHM 5K run/walk 🏃🏾‍♀️

Healthy habits and good vibes. 💪🏾

02/19/2022

Chutneys are condiments, originating in India and adopted by the Caribbean. We make our mango and tamarind chutneys in-house from fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices.
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02/13/2022

When the rice and peas is flavourful enough to eat on its own👌🏾

02/11/2022

Guess what’s soon coming back to our menu? 😋

02/10/2022

If you’re looking for a delicious Vegan or Veggie option, try our Channa (curried chickpeas). It’s a staple in our rotis, doubles, or great as a side dish.

02/09/2022

Lunch suggestion for today:
Guava Jerk BBQ Meal

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02/07/2022

Did you know? In 2022 the City of Vancouver has implemented a full ban on plastic shopping bags, and a mandatory charge for single-use takeout bags. 🛍

What does this mean for you? Any businesses you shop at in Vancouver are required to charge a minimum of $0.15 for a single-use/paper bag, or customers are encouraged to use reusable bags.

In compliance with the bylaw, we now have a bag fee for our stylish and sturdy takeout bags to transport your precious cargo (BARA food). 🥘

All meal delivery apps are also now automatically adding a bag fees to all customer orders.

The City of Surrey has also implemented a similar bylaw, with a minimum $0.25 charge for single-use bags.

01/31/2022

Our handcrafted Sorrel drink is made from sorrel (hibiscus) buds and infused with ginger, orange, and spices. A taste of the Caribbean in every sip.

01/26/2022

Is a meal really complete without a side of fried plantain? 🤤

01/25/2022

Do you need catering for a special occasion, or lunch for your office? Reach out to us at [email protected] with your catering requests.

01/24/2022

We’re full of passion for our culture, food, and everything we do. BARA is built on passion.🔥

01/23/2022

Don’t mind us while we casually drop this on your feed. 👀

Jerk pork. Fried plantain. Tamarind drizzle. 🤤

We’re experimenting with some new specials… would you want to try this one?

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01/22/2022

Your regular reminder that today is a good day to have some doubles!

Fluffy turmeric dough. Curried chickpeas. Topped with our house-made tamarind and mango chutneys, and BARA pepper sauce.

For our plant-based 🌱 friends, it’s vegan too!

Available to order online for pickup, or via your favourite meal delivery app. 🚗💨

01/21/2022

Now you can place your pickup orders online before coming in, and skip the line!

Thinking of lunch for tomorrow? Order it now, and we'll have it ready for your requested pickup time. You can even preschedule up to a week in advance!

Try it out at baracaribbean.com/order

01/20/2022

Lemonade, the Bajan (Barbadian) way. 🇧🇧 Our hand-crafted Bajan Lemonade is made with fresh squeezed lemons, limes, and a splash of Angostura Bitters. 🍋

Pro-tip: Also great as a mixer for those who enjoy more "spirited" drinks 😉