Ready to start fresh for the fall? Whether you’re taking a break from your time basking by the pool with a popsicle in hand, or a well-balanced diet is already par for the main course, Metro Vancouver has SO many options for cultivating better eating habits (and without sacrificing taste). We’ve divided your macros into some of our favourite local spots to get protein, fibre, and carbs, so you can easily scroll through and stop when you’re in between workouts, or just getting your steps in. Consider us your meal plan spotter. Whenever you need someone for reccos, we’ll be there to catch you. Now let’s dig in!

 

🥩 Protein

The Poke Guy – Vancouver

Nothing like a bit of post-workout poke. The traditional Hawaiian fish bowl is excellent for muscle building!

 

Sooda Korean BBQ – Burnaby

Fresh ingredients, homemade recipes, and bold flavours with every bite. The award-winning BBQ is a cheeky way to finish your workout, but you don’t have to tell your trainer.

 

Smoke and Bones BBQ – Vancouver’s North Shore

They have the meats! Slow-cooked BBQ for slow and steady muscle-building. Is that based on science? Probably not, but it sounds good!

 

Dolpan Seoul BBQ – Richmond

Take your pick from Korean hot pot, stew, or BBQ, all crafted with care, maximizing the natural flavour of every fresh ingredient.

 

Jin Soo Sung Chan Korean Restaurant – Surrey

Sizzle up your own meat exactly as you like it- really the best way to tailor your routine to make the most of your macros.

 

ATLAS steak + fish – Langley City

Who says post-workout has to be a smoothie? Order up a steak, put on your cool-down playlist, and watch the gainz grow.

 

Kim’s BBQ House – Coquitlam

So there’s a lot of Korean BBQ in the area! It never hurts to know the lay of the culinary land when you’ve just left the gym.

 

🌾 Fibre

Tractor Foods – Vancouver

Fresh bowls and sandwiches made to order, Tractor’s various locations are always ready to give a healthy kick when you need sustenance on the go.

 

Birdies Eats & Drinks – Burnaby

This stylish spot has a delicious menu stealthily filled with fibre! Avocado and cucumber hand roll, beets and berries salad, there’s a fun social vibe here, but little will anyone suspect your main focus is hitting macros.

 

Mythos Taverna – Vancouver’s North Shore

Straight forward Greek fare that is perfect for loading up on fresh veggies! Order one of their hearty salads, and you’re already in good shape.

 

Goodbowl – Richmond

Who knew bowling would be the latest addition to your workout regimen? Packed with fresh ingredients and tons of fibre, the menu here is an excellent option for cultivating gut health.

 

Dominion Bar + Kitchen – Surrey

For when you wanna have a nice evening out, but you still wanna be sticking to your meal plan. They have a solid salad and bowl menu that will serve you well even on your days off.

 

Udupi Adda – Langley City

Authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine! From soups to homemade curries, you’re never far from hitting your fibre quota with this flavour-forward spot.

 

Chopped Leaf – Sunwood Square – Coquitlam

With hearty wraps, salads and sandwiches packed with veggies, you’ll be well taken care of for fibre with one visit here.

 

🍞 Carbs

Beyond Bread – Vancouver

There’s nothing like good bread! Each loaf here is made daily from scratch, so you know the dough is in good hands.

 

MeetRice Noodles – Burnaby

5226 Kingsway, Burnaby

Free noodle refills! Which is a big deal because the portions are already impressive. Order one of their savoury bowls and dig right in.

 

Orto Artisan Pasta – Vancouver’s North Shore

Artisanal pasta, made in-house from the finest ingredients- not a bad start when you need a little carb fuel!

 

Shanghai River – Richmond

Authentic Shanghai cuisine, which means plenty of rice and noodles! Drop in whenever you need incredible flavours with your next carb intake.

 

Utopia Noodles – Surrey

The proof is in the name! This is a paradise for noodle lovers, and carb needers. No 6: beef broth with noodles is a game-changer.

 

Noodlebox – Langley City

The little boxes with a big dose of flavour! Order your noodles or rice filled with fresh veggies, at whatever your spice level is.

 

Maruhachi Ra-men – Coquitlam

We can’t finish without mentioning ramen, of course! Perfectly seasoned, the bold umami flavours of each bowl will have you coming back for their handmade carb selection.