AnnaLena Vancouver

🧪 Sample Tasting Menu

A Continually Evolving Experience

AnnaLena’s tasting menu is designed to surprise and delight. Dishes may change daily as ingredients come into season and inspiration strikes, ensuring that no two visits are ever exactly the same. The selections below represent a sample menu only, offering a glimpse into the restaurant’s playful, modern approach to Canadian cuisine. Actual items may change without notice.

🍔 Cheeseburger 2050

Red Storm and mimolette cheeses come together with elk tartare and rich tallow-caramelized onion; a whimsical, ultra-savory reimagining of the classic cheeseburger.

🥗 Temperature Gradient

Baby beet and roasted sunchoke paired with bright, tangy nước chấm create a dish that moves through contrasting temperatures and textures.

🦪 Seafood Lottery

A luxurious combination of oyster and shaved foie layered with market crudo, cherry, and smoked ponzu; delicate, briny, and deeply aromatic.

🌿 Early Influence

Pork and chicken liver spring roll balanced with preserved apricot and a fragrant basil emulsion; crisp, rich, and subtly sweet.

🐟 East Meets West

Charcoal-kissed sablefish served with chanterelles, mushroom broth, and alkaline noodles; an elegant bridge between Japanese and French influences.

🔥 Slow and Low

Tender beef bavette and braised cheek with charred cabbage, aromatic vadouvan, and a glossy madeira jus; comforting, slow-cooked depth with fine-dining finesse.

🐐 Griddle Goat

A playful goat cheesecake paired with sourdough textures, quince, and white chocolate for a sweet–savory finale.

🍊 Creamsicle

Carrot ice cream brightened with orange and finished with matcha meringue; a nostalgic dessert reimagined with modern technique.

🌊 Rooted in Vancouver, Inspired by Imagination

AnnaLena celebrates the spirit of Vancouver’s dining scene with inventive plates, coastal influences, and a sense of play. The restaurant’s ever-changing tasting menu reflects both the region and the team behind it.