Comments on: WIN VIP Tickets to our Anniversary Event

By: kittybox

kittybox — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:48:50 +0000

If you're looking for some authentic full-fat, amazingly flavorful noodles then Kintaro Ramen at 788 Denman is your best bet. The place is tiny and packed all the time. The line up is out the door and to the street corner during most lunch hours but it's totally worth the wait. You can order different types of broth and how much fat you want in it - they literally shake more or less fat into your soup. Obviously fat = oh-so-delicious.

Then there's always the food mecca of Richmond. You can get some of the best steamed pork dumplings (the kind with the soup inside) in town at Shanghai River at 7831 Westminster Highway. It's typically packed on weekends - always a good sign.

If you seriously want to go off the beaten path there's a tiny hole-in-the-wall Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond that has fantastic home cooking style food. When I say hole-in-the-wall I mean it. The whole place has maybe 20 seats. I can't even tell you the name of the place because I don't know it in English but the deep fried tofu is amazing and so is the pork chop noodle or rice. I'm a huge garlic fan so the garlic condiment they serve with the tofu is enough to make me go back weekly. The owner is a lovely Chinese woman who doesn't speak much English but don't worry there's an English version of the menu. Sorry I don't have the address or name but it's directly next door to Dairy Queen at Buswell and Andersen Road in Richmond.

By: Ssommerville

Ssommerville — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:58:02 +0000

You have to try http://www.simbasgrill.com/ (if you haven't already. First tried it in Burnaby Food was FANTASTIC. Burnaby location was very small so you need reservations. Then we tried the Vancouver location. Just as great! The owner splits his time between both locations and is great! Food can be quite spicy hot, (which doesn't always agree with me) so we asked for milder and also asked the owner to order for us. We weren't dissapointed! In fact I think I would go this route every time. Vancouver location is a little larger than Burnaby, but not much. The African Beer is fabulous! The food is to die for, (at least I thought so, and so did our friends when we took them). Just go..and enjoy! (I hope I win) lol.

By: Carmel

Carmel — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:43:30 +0000

Prata Man on Capstan Way @ Garden City in Richmond. Style: Singaporean-Malay Cuisine

This hole in the wall not only never ceases to satisfy my ever-so-critical tastebuds, but is one of the remaining cheaper joints in town. With just a $20 bill, two people can easily dine like royalty over perfectly steamed rice flavoured with hainanese chicken broth (the power of a good cup of rice is never-to-be-underestimated), chicken satay skewers both marinated and roasted to perfection, accompanied by a chunky (aka real) peanut sauce, and the most delightful cup of chicken, ginger soup to tingle your senses!

I am a self-proclaimed foodie. I just came back from Alaska, the land of deep frying. Let me tell you that as soon as my plane landed in Richmond, I b-lined for this restaurant! Enjoy!

By: Billiondollarprincesss

Billiondollarprincesss — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:42:00 +0000

La Bodega it is on 1277 Howe st. It is a little corner of Spain in downtown vancouver. Delicious, reasonably priced tapas and the sangria is to die for!

By: angela

angela — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:17:15 +0000

Motomachi Shokudo
740 Denman St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5
(604) 609-0310

It's hard to find good ramen outside Japan, but Motomachi Shokudo comes close. It's the healthier sister of Kintaro but without the lineups. They use fresh organic ingredients, and the broth is packed with a deep intense flavour. Try the charcoal miso bamboo ramen or BBQ pork ramen with a soft boiled egg-- and don't forget to slurp!

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:10:57 +0000

Thai Basil
http://www.thaibasilvancouver.ca/
1215 Thurlow Street
Vancouver, BC V6E1X4
(604) 685-6754
The best Tom Kah Gai soup I have been able to find in Vancouver (ie not in Bangkok). Their menu is fairly basic but you can customize and change things to suit whatever you are craving. It is a tiny hole in the wall, best for takeout.

La Belle Patate
1215 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC
(604) 569-1215
Mmmmm poutine. I can't believe you haven't been here yet! (At least I wasn't able to find a review of it on the site). I have brought several die-hard, poutine snobs from Montreal here, and they LOVED it. The smooties are very good as well.

For the island:

Paradiso Di Stelle
10 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1H9
(250) 920-7266
Light, fresh, rustic pasta and panninis, with quality ingredients. Gelato, espresso and a full bar. A fantastic view. The perfect lunch spot for downtown Victoria.

Markus' Wharfside Restaurant
http://www.markuswharfsiderestaurant.com/index.php
1831 Maple Avenue
Sooke, BC
(250) 642-3596
Elegant, creative fine dining. The menu is very seasonal, mostly local and a good portion comes from the garden patio (figs, tomatillos, white icicle radishes, etc). A small but well rounded wine list and a beautiful view of Sooke Harbour.

By: Heatherboersma

Heatherboersma — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:31:33 +0000

You should visit Sushi Oyama on Kingsway in Burnaby. It has great prices and great ttasting sushi. The atmosphere is nice ina an old Heritage house.

By: Maurice

Maurice — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:31:26 +0000

You should definitely check out the much-loved but still relatively unknown Bo Laksa King. Run by Bo, who hails from Burma, and his wife, this tiny restaurant is little more than a counter tucked inside of a grocery store near Joyce Station. But don't let the humble kitchen fool you - the menu offers delicious, authentic dishes from Burma & from across South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia.)

Favourites include their laksa noodles, roti canai (savoury or sweet) & beef rendong. This place won't be a "secret" much longer as they're set to open a second location this coming Monday!

Bo Laksa King's Famous Laksa & Wraps
4910 Joyce St, Vancouver B.C. Canada V5R 4G6
Phone: (604)339-0038

Bo Laksa King's Bubbles & Bits
2546 E. Hastings St, Vancouver B.C. Canada V5K 1Z3
Phone: (604)568-4593

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:34:04 +0000

Roundel Cafe
2465 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5K1Y8
Tel: (604) 253-2522

this is a cute little diner spot on hastings off of nanaimo. they serve really good size portioned breakfast with a whole lot of variety from veggie burgers to salmon egg bennys! the place is a little old fashion but definitely has that homey feeling with their light blue booth seatings.

By: raincoaster

raincoaster — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:07:35 +0000

You should review The Keefer, because I live two blocks from there and am not willing to go home, get dressed up, and go to a place that's only a half block from my office unless somebody I trust has gotten out there and told me it's really worth it.

Also: it looks just entirely too cool for school and I'm not sure if I like that or I hate it.

http://www.thekeeferbar.com/

All of the following is their blurbage from the website:

The Keefer Bar is a place where you can come to escape the rush and unwind in a unique atmosphere where cocktails, food and music are in harmony. The intricately designed cocktail program focuses on Apothecary style drinks created to soothe ailments and balance one’s mood. Ingredients for the Asian influenced small plated food and specially crafted drinks are sourced from local Chinatown markets and herbalists. Bar Manager, Danielle Tatarin and Creative Director, Free Lee work with their team to develop the exceptional atmosphere and unique house made tinctures, bitters, syrups and teas to incorporate into the pre-prohibition influenced drinks.
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The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer Street - Vancouver Chinatown
(604)688-1961