[MASTER_J]

BBQ season is starting and we all love grilling that flavourful juicy tandoori chicken on the bbq!

Does anyone know of a good meat shops that sell Tandoori near the North Burnaby area? I know there's a bunch on Fraser and I love Fraserview but it's just so far for me. The closest place is Hanna's Meats on Boundary/Joyce, which I've bought several times cuz it was the only option but I don't find their tandoori that great, the taste for some reason grosses me out sometimes, lol... anyone have any suggestions?

Also if you can recommend any other meat shops that sell premarinated meats for the bbq, please tell. I love marinating my own meats from time to time, but I also love trying different styles and flavours...

Thanks!

[m3thods]

BBQ season is starting and we all love grilling that flavourful juicy tandoori chicken on the bbq!

Does anyone know of a good meat shops that sell Tandoori near the North Burnaby area? I know there's a bunch on Fraser and I love Fraserview but it's just so far for me. The closest place is Hanna's Meats on Boundary/Joyce, which I've bought several times cuz it was the only option but I don't find their tandoori that great, the taste for some reason grosses me out sometimes, lol... anyone have any suggestions?

Also if you can recommend any other meat shops that sell premarinated meats for the bbq, please tell. I love marinating my own meats from time to time, but I also love trying different styles and flavours...

Thanks!

It's not as far of a drive, but there's a location on 6th Street in East Burnaby (close to 10th Ave). That's where I go for my tandoori chicken fix. SO DAMN GOOD

Fraserview Meat & Tandoori House - Cariboo/Lougheed - Burnaby | Urbanspoon (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1533350/restaurant/Vancouver/Cariboo-Lougheed/Fraserview-Meat-Tandoori-House-Burnaby)

[Hot Karl]

he means on fraser st in vancouver.

[m3thods]

he means on fraser st in vancouver.

I'm not sure I follow what you're saying. I'm getting that "he likes Fraserview on Fraser among other places on Fraser, but it's too far from North Burnaby so he's asking for other places closer to him."

I suggested a place in Burnaby, but out east and not in North Burnaby. It also happens to be a sister-store to a location that he already likes.

[MASTER_J]

Thanks so much M3thods for suggesting this place!! I went there last night, picked up a few pounds of the tandoori thigh/drums and a few pounds of the hot wings... DELICIOUS! it was the bomb man, way better than hanna's! I'm so glad you suggested this place, and it was only about a 12 min drive from my place.

They said they used to be the same owners as Fraserview in Vancouver but the split, regardless the chicken was awesome and I'll definitely be going there lots this summer!

Anyone looking for tandoori to grill, hit up this place! Prices are reasonable too and they open till 8pm every day except closed on Tuesday. Here's a picture of all the chicken they have, you don't see the chicken anymore cause they moved it all to the back..

http://s10.postimg.org/6fxodtvbd/20140413_185708.jpg

[m3thods]

hahah no problem man glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I don't go there nearly as much as I should, but I think I'll change that this summer.

It's also awesome to hear that they're just as good as the last time I went (~2 years ago) given your comparison to the Fraser St. Fraserview.

Is it still ~$1 a piece?

And btw- the pic doesn't work ;)

[MASTER_J]

hmm, that's weird, the picture works on my computer and phone...

it's price per pound, the picture has all the prices..

[m3thods]

I know it's per lb, but when I bought thighs it was just about a dollar per piece after everything. I'm wondering if the chicken pieces are around the same size.

The thing I hate is that they handle the plastic bags without washing hands, so basically I needed a few napkins and some purell before I could drive away. Is it still like that? lol

[MASTER_J]

Tandoori is 3.49 per pound and yeah, you get about 2.5/3 pieces per pound, i would say about 1.25 per piece. The marinade totally weighs it down, lol.

Yeah, the way they handle isn't the cleanest, lol

i asked them to double bag the bag of chicken, cause all the marinade spreads , hahah

can you see the picture?

[electronblue]

How do you guys cook your tandoori meats? Traditionally a Tandoor oven is needed to get to 900 F. I hear a Big Green Egg (http://thingelstad.com/big-green-egg-tandoor/) is an acceptable substitute though (680 F).

[m3thods]

The place above is basically just tandoori-style seasoning. I personally just thrown them on the grill as I have no access to a tandoor oven. Yes you don't get that great unique tandoor flavour, but grilling it is almost as good.

[saveth]

I usually grill it but sometimes I just put it in a oven preheated at 425 for 25 minutes. I then broil it for 5 minutes.
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[Vansterdam]

+1 on the grill

I usually hit up Fraserview or the other place on Fraser before I go to a BBQ

always a big hit everytime :sweetjesus:

[604STIG]

This is the place i frequent for my chicken as well. Try the Honey wings, they taste awesome.

[BrRsn]

If you guys wanna get fat, ask for chicken tikka next time

it's boneless chicken chunks marinated in a buttery sauce that's got a kick, ask for the sweet chutney (red one), combine the two after you cook the chicken and die of goodness overdose :sweetjesus:

[highfive]

I usually go to the Fraserview Tandoori House and Meat Shop on Main St to buy my meats.

I didn't know there's another one on Fraser street. I just googled it. They are called Fraserview Meats and Video Shop.

I'm going to try out the Fraser St one next. Good excuse for a BBQ this weekend!!

[gurdeep007]

Fraserview on 6th Street is good. The best days to get meat there is Friday, Saturday and Sunday the meat is fresh since it sells thoughout the day...weekdays it slows down and can be a miss sometimes. It is about a 5 min walk from my house. Try Sidhu Supermarket on the corner of 6th and Graham a few blocks up from Fraserview, Sidhu has the best wings around, taste amazing and don't flare up on the grill. They also have this green chicken I cannot recall the name but it is very flavorfull.

[MASTER_J]

I rememeber my first encounter with tandoori, my abbotsford buddies brought some for a bbq. Paul's Meats in abby, man did they change my bbq experience! haha

[asahai69]

Vancouver Meat Shop on Fraser street is the place to buy. Trust me.

[m3thods]

Vancouver Meat Shop on Fraser street is the place to buy. Trust me.

But so far lahhhh

I guess I can check it out when I visit my grandma, but if someone can compare it to Fraserview and report back it may dictate how much in a hurry I am to try Vancouver Meat Shop.

[BrRsn]

Vancouver Meat Shop on Fraser street is the place to buy. Trust me.

Indian Meat shop near Cambie secondary isn't bad either, their BBQ wings are delicious but that's a different topic lol

[asahai69]

a good Indian meat shop is worth the drive. its like Asian bbq. i used to get it from just anywhere until one of my Asian bros told me to go to hk bbq master. i'm not sure if he let me in on one of the Asian secrets but that place is killer. There's a real separation between the pretenders and contenders lol

[m3thods]

I agree completely. HK BBQ Master is heads and shoulders over anything else I've had Chinese-BBQ-wise.

That said, I was just wondering if it was a similar case between VMS and Fraserview. I don't have Indian meat as much as I should, but I thought Fraserview was excellent all things considered. If VMS is the HK BBQ Master of Indian meats then I'll make the drive (as I do when crave HK BBQ). If it's somewhat close to Fraserview Meats and not that significant jump, then I'll save the trip until I'm in the area.

[asahai69]

you cant go wrong with either. but i like the flavors from vancouver meat shop more.

[highfive]

Wait...I'm lost now...

Fraserview Meat Shop
6657 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6 ‎
(604) 327-1724

Vancouver Meat Market Ltd
6695 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6 ‎
(604) 324-9233 ‎ ·

asahai69 which one is it?

[m3thods]

Wait...I'm lost now...

Fraserview Meat Shop
6657 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6 ‎
(604) 327-1724

Vancouver Meat Market Ltd
6695 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6 ‎
(604) 324-9233 ‎ ·

asahai69 which one is it?

He's referring to the latter. I was referring to the prior.

[Vansterdam]

Wait...I'm lost now...

Fraserview Meat Shop
6657 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6 ‎
(604) 327-1724

Vancouver Meat Market Ltd
6695 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6 ‎
(604) 324-9233 ‎ ·

asahai69 which one is it?


Their both pretty good. I heard the orignal owners of Fraserview sold their store and opened up the Vancouver Meat Market a few doors down :lol

[asahai69]

bottom one

[highfive]

Thanks

Fucking rain...if it's sunny this weekend, i'm going to go buy from both stores and test the difference between the two stores..lol

[bcrdukes]

This is extreme, but if and when you do a taste test, please grill them separately and cleanse your palette with lime or something and report back! :D

[m3thods]

This is extreme, but if and when you do a taste test, please grill them separately and cleanse your palette with lime or something and report back! :D

lol that IS extreme, but it's pretty safe to assume that, at this point, this thread now hinges on highfive's scientific findings to see where all of our Indian BBQ meat business should go to

:fullofwin:

[saveth]

I'm surprised there is no mention of meat shops in Surrey. The EI population here is huge.
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[bcrdukes]

highfive - Revscene is depending on you! :D

[m3thods]

I'm surprised there is no mention of meat shops in Surrey. The EI population here is huge.
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If someone can offer up something comparable to the places mentioned above then I'd be game since I work in Surrey.

Until then, that'd be a much further drive than Fraser St or East Burnaby if you live in Van/Burnaby.

[saveth]

I'll offer up some insight.

If you're looking for Indian wings that have a good amount of heat, look no further than the special hot wings at Mann Bros meats on Scott rd and 86ave. They're tasty but hot. If you've ever eaten at wings its about as hot as their Jakarta wings.

When it comes to marinated leg and thigh, I haven't found anything amazing, which is why I'm kind of puzzled with all this talk about Vancouver meat market. If highfive comes back with high praise, I will make the drive into Vancouver to see what all the hype is about.
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[m3thods]

I'll offer up some insight.

If you're looking for Indian wings that have a good amount of heat, look no further than the special hot wings at Mann Bros meats on Scott rd and 86ave. They're tasty but hot. If you've ever eaten at wings its about as hot as their Jakarta wings.

When it comes to marinated leg and thigh, I haven't found anything amazing, which is why I'm kind of puzzled with all this talk about Vancouver meat market. If highfive comes back with high praise, I will make the drive into Vancouver to see what all the hype is about.
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Have you tried Fraserview at least? I'd be interested to know why you didn't find it great, if you did indeed try it.

[saveth]

I understand the standard ways of cooking indian meats, but has anyone other than myself ever just coated the meat in flour and deep frying it? Its amazing by the way, if you haven't tried it.
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[saveth]

Have you tried Fraserview at least? I'd be interested to know why you didn't find it great, if you did indeed try it.

No I haven't tried Fraserview but its on my list of places to try when I'm in that area.
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[gurdeep007]

I have tried Fraserview meat in Burnaby, Vanouver, Mann Meat in Surrey and Garcha Meat in Surrey.

Mann Meat Shop on Scott had better quality meat, it cooks quicker and is much more tastey, and yes their wings are SUPER hot. Garcha is not bad but when I venture across the bringe my meat shop of choice is Mann Meat. They have a cream malie chicken which has white marinate unreal flavor!

I think the amount of turnover in meat in Surrey helps the taste since it is usually fresh.

The Kashmiri chicken at the Vancouver Meat shop is pretty good too!

[highfive]

This is extreme, but if and when you do a taste test, please grill them separately and cleanse your palette with lime or something and report back! :D

I will make sure to clean it. lol

I usually go to the fraserview on Main St. Their wings and the butter chicken breasts are pretty good to bbq.

I just want to try a different meat shop and see some variety.

Going to wait for the next sunny day and I will see how my findings going to be.

[m3thods]

I will make sure to clean it. lol

I usually go to the fraserview on Main St. Their wings and the butter chicken breasts are pretty good to bbq.

I just want to try a different meat shop and see some variety.

Going to wait for the next sunny day and I will see how my findings going to be.

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Mr-Burns-Saying-Excellent.gif

[bcrdukes]

Is it possible to buy the spices pre-made and to marinate the meats yourself? I ask because if that is possible, you can at least buy the freshest meats possible. Someone mentioned turnover and that is just as important, being able to gauge how quickly their inventory/stock turns over. Nothing is worse than old, rotting meat. :Puke:

[Doubl3_H]

Do the marinated meats tend to burn on a hot grill?
I guess medium low heat?

Bought some wings today at the Vancouver meat market after hearing it from you guys here.

[van_city23]

Mann Bros on scott road has dropped in quality over the years. Original owners of that one opened a new one 152 and frasher hwy area. Their quality is much better but it's also a bit of a drive away from scott road. Avoid the garcha bros shop on scott and 75 ave. Not sure if it even still exists but it used to be a front for something else. Could be legit now with new owners but don't know for sure.

[saveth]

Mann Bros on scott road has dropped in quality over the years. Original owners of that one opened a new one 152 and frasher hwy area. Their quality is much better but it's also a bit of a drive away from scott road. Avoid the garcha bros shop on scott and 75 ave. Not sure if it even still exists but it used to be a front for something else. Could be legit now with new owners but don't know for sure.

I've been to both Mann Bros in Surrey. The Scott road location has better hot wings but the Fraser highway location has better masala wings.

I've been to garcha meats once and was not a fan so I haven't been back.
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[604STIG]

Do the marinated meats tend to burn on a hot grill?
I guess medium low heat?

Bought some wings today at the Vancouver meat market after hearing it from you guys here.

You always wanna cook chicken on a lower heat for a decent amount of time, that way it cooks through and isn't just charred on the outside and undercooked on the inside. Preserves the tenderness, especially with marinated meats.

[CRS]

Curious on what temps you guys are using for BBQing and for how long?

[BrRsn]

^I go for medium to medium high usually, if its bigger pieces of chicken I usually do medium/medium high then switch over to indirect heat for awhile.
Usually takes ~15-20 mins? They taste best when cooked on my mini camping grill, believe it or not (maybe my grill just sucks)

I like it a bit charred though

[MASTER_J]

On my Weber, I always cook the tandoori and chicken in general on low heat the entire time, chicken burns easily. If you cook it on medium to high i find it tends to totally burn the chicken and char the crap out of it. On low and occasionally turning them cooks the best, it doesn't burn as easy and retains all the jucies!

[Manic!]

Is it possible to buy the spices pre-made and to marinate the meats yourself? I ask because if that is possible, you can at least buy the freshest meats possible. Someone mentioned turnover and that is just as important, being able to gauge how quickly their inventory/stock turns over. Nothing is worse than old, rotting meat. :Puke:

You can get the sauce in a jar or a powder that you mix with yogourt. Super store will have it.

The meat at those shops should be very fresh because they move a ton of it. I wish we had a Indian meat shop in Nanaimo.

[asahai69]

medium low to low for sure!

[van_city23]

Curious on what temps you guys are using for BBQing and for how long?

I usually do medium, takes about total of 35 min to cook

[gurdeep007]

Picked up some Mali and Tandoori chicken from Garcha Meat Shop in Surrey.... very oily inside and out. Usually Garcha Meat is decent, this was probably my worst experience there yet. Mann Bros meat still has not dissapointed me

[MASTER_J]

Gonna be paying a visit to Fraserview in Burnaby for a BBQ saturday, can't wait!