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2011 Ed's Picks
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1. Benkei Noodle Shop
Benkei is, quite simply, my favourite ramen chain, hands down.
Service is excellent and consistent across the locations, and every food item I have ever tried is good.
Today I had a chance to try their summer special (cold noodle). I was a bit…More »
2. Benkei Ramen
There's a reason why Benkei locations are popping up all over town. With the increase in locations there is a noticeable decrease of traffic at the Robson location, but as a customer this is not a bad thing at all.
They have a customer loyalty…More »
3. Big Mama's Kitchen
Omaha, NE 68104
USA
(402) 455-6262
Categories:
Soul Food,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Oh snap.
You know the food is good when Guy Fieri rates the friend chicken as in the Top 5 in the US of A. I came in here with expectations, and was not disappointed at all.
The restaurant is located in the cafeteria of a formerly-abandoned school.…More »
4. Campagnolo
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 484-6018
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Strathcona
This place is literally a hole in the wall. Drove by here for who knows how long and didn't know it existed until today.
It's pretty neat and trendy in the Yaletown sort of way. Not sure if it's natural or not but basically it feels like a remodeled…More »
5. Cellunlock Communications
Richmond, BC V6X 3Z7
(604) 276-9902
Category:
Mobile Phones
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Came here on the recommendation of a friend.
If you don't feel like getting ripped off at Western stores for cell phone accessories, these dingy Asian ones are the place to be.
I bought a screen protector for my smartphone. The sales guy showed me the…More »
6. The Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
(604) 683-9413
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Came here for a Christmas party.
Even though the ballroom isn't as large or as grand as the new Convention centres in town, there is just something special about this place. An older style of elegance. Something in the air that just spells "classy".…More »
7. Cosca
Came here for their dine-out special. Between 1600-1800 (7 days a week), there is a 3-course set meal for the low low price of $16.
Parking isn't the best, but many areas free up on Denman at 1800.
The place is seriously hard to find, mainly because…More »
8. Chen's Shanghai Restaurant
Chen's is probably the best local ghetto-Shanghai place I can think of. Located in the middle of a beaten-up strip mall on a side street, it's probably one of the last places that come to mind when you think of good food. Of course, the locals all…More »
9. Cold Stone Creamery at Tim Hortons
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
(604) 439-0027
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. Most ice cream places are simply a rip-off. But the ice cream actually delivered.
Cold Stone Creamery is located inside the Tim Horton's. They have a separate counter, but it looks like the staff are…More »
10. Comptech Performance
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1H7
(604) 872-5625
Category:
Auto Repair
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Add another good experience to my list. There was a clunking noise in my car, so one quick phone call later I had the car in Dave's shop.
Dave called me a couple of hours later saying he had found a problem, and gave me a quote and a repair…More »
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10/25/2011 First to Review
Originally recommended by a friend, Comptech is my indie mechanic shop of choice.
The store front… Read more »
11. Dhaka Fish & Biryani
Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5
(604) 327-4800
Categories:
Indian,
Pakistani,
Bangladeshi
Neighbourhood: Sunset
Came by with a good friend who had a hankering for biryani. My 1st thought was "what the heck is a biryani?" And so, the hunt was on.
Located on a quiet strip of Fraser, the restaurant is easily overshadowed by the nearby Church's Chicken. You've…More »
12. Dinesty Chinese Restaurant
One of the few places that had an opening for New Years Eve. They actually had more room, but not at the large tables.
Something funny worth mentioning - they have Visa and MC stickers on the door.. and a Cash Only sign on the next piece of glass.…More »
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2/28/2011
One of the better Shanghai-style restaurants in Richmond, and decently priced.
Parking is good,… Read more »
13. Don Guacamole's
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 569-2295
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: West End
When my friend invited me to a group dinner here, to be honest, I wasn't expecting much. I had enough bad experiences with Mexican places that I almost decided to stay home and watch YouTube instead.
Boy, was I glad I showed up.
My entire perception…More »
14. East is East
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Having been to the other location, I was already a fan of East Is East before coming in.
The moment you walk in, you notice 2 things.
1) The restaurant is narrow. Almost so narrow that you wonder how they even operate.
2) The feel is extremely exotic…More »
15. Frappe Bliss
Richmond, BC V6X 3R8
(604) 295-6600
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Friend brought me here for shaved ice. To be honest, it was not what I had expected at all, and in a good way.
The booth looks like the other 20 in Aberdeen's food court. I had the regular shaved ice.
Every other place I know of makes this dish using…More »
16. Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 602-0835
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Tried their brunch menu with Vincent N.
The menu selection is quite good. Food costs a touch more at $13-16 for a breakfast, but the quality is decent.
The server, Scott, was excellent. Everything was prompt, and he was very professional.
For drinks…More »
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10/30/2011
Normally I'm not a fan at all of fine dining, but I must say that Glowbal has left such a great… Read more »
17. House of Dosas
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Looks like they've updated their menu. They now have Prawn 65 and Paneer 65. We tried both today. Our conclusion? Anything "65" is freaking good. Drool.
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11/1/2011
Looks like I remember this place wrong. On Mondays, dosas are $6. This is INSANE.
The other thing… Read more »
18. Hub Restaurant and Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2
(604) 696-0400
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Yaletown restaurants are a dime a dozen. But I am glad we decided to check this place out. Sure the place was only about 25% occupied, but
sometimes you just have to go off the beaten path.
The patio is definitely worth mentioning. It provides a…More »
19. India Bistro
Came here for some Indian allyoucaneat goodness. Not sure about weekends, but it's only $10.95 on a Sunday.
Parking is nonexistent unless you want to battle it out for a metered spot.
This place does have some charm. The walls and decor are a bit…More »
20. HK BBQ Master
Richmond, BC V6X
(604) 272-6568
Before coming in, I knew it would be good. I just didn't know it'd be THAT good.
Parking is ample as the restaurant here shares the same lot as Superstore.
When you first look at this place, it just looks like some beaten up diner-type place. Then…More »
21. Ikura Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6P 5A1
(604) 261-6382
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Marpole
Finally had a chance to check this place out today, based on my friend Vincent N's recommendation.
The place was pretty deserted except for 1 table when we came in today. Some people did come and go though, to pick up take-out.
Parking is available in…More »
22. Kam Gok Yuen
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 683-3822
Kam Gok Yuen is an institution in Chinatown. It's been here forever, and many Asians in the older generation grew up in this place.
Parking sucks (stupid Vancouver 2200 metering), so hopefully you can find a spot a few blocks away.
The interior is…More »
23. Le Petit Saigon
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8
(604) 251-6340
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
This is seriously one of the best pho places in town.
Parking is pretty decent, thanks to a tiny lot in the back with some 8 spaces.
Several things stick out compared to your average pho joint:
- spring rolls can be ordered in a huge random plate. Most…More »
24. Lin Chinese Cuisine And Tea House
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W6
(604) 733-9696
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
I'd heard a lot about this place over the last few months. Wow, this place is life-changing good.
Parking isn't the best, but a block away are several streets with non-metered spots.
Initially I thought the interior was a bit tacky as the walls were…More »
25. Marcello Pizzeria
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
(604) 215-7760
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I've been there a few times over the years. The food quality is consistent, and every item I've had so far is quite good.
Parking isn't the best as the streets can get packed, but it's somewhat doable with patience.
The ambience feels a little bit…More »
26. Motomachi Shokudo
Out of the 4 places within a block of here (Santouka, Benkei, Kintaro being the other 3), this one is surprisingly the best one. Of course, this one also is the most expensive out of the 4, but you really do get what you pay for.
The layout is…More »
27. Moutai Plus
Came here on the recommendation of a friend. This place is freaking GOOD.
Most people come to this strip mall to go to Chen's (also reviewed), and ignores this place, which is literally next door.
The place is definitely not the best for large groups.…More »
28. Mui Ngo Gai
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
(604) 876-8885
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I didn't wake up this morning expecting to have my life changed. And no, I'm not talking about the earthquake at lunchtime.
My friend Vincent N. texted me about this place (looks like he mentioned it in his review), so I simply had to make a trip…More »
29. Nat's New York Pizzeria
To be honest, I did think twice before trying this place. $3 pizza is not exactly cheap for downtown, considering that places such as Megabite are all over the place. But I am very glad I decided to take the path less taken.
The place looks like any…More »
30. Nan Chuu Izakaya
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 276-8391
Categories:
Japanese,
Soup,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Came across this place by accident and decided to give it a go. It's wedged between the more "famous" Kam Do and Cattle Hot Pot restaurants.
Parking in this plaza sucks in general, mainly because there aren't anywhere near enough spots in the back.…More »
31. NOVO Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Vancouver, BC V6J 3H6
(604) 736-2220
Came here again to try some more Neopolitan pizza goodness, and to spread the love.
Though we didn't do try it today, there is a Taste of NOVO promotion right now (Jan 20 - Feb 5). For $28 you get a 3 course meal.
For appies, we had complimentary…More »
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12/31/2011
Came here with my friend Vincent N. to try out their food. Vincent had been raving to me about… Read more »
32. The One Restaurant
Looks like they now have a pianist here. She's actually not too bad, except a) she has some issues with tempo control, and b) she kept looping the same @#%*!! 3 songs. And I mean this literally. I heard Jingle Bell Rock at least 3 times.
Today I…More »
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5/29/2011
Decided to go and load up and see why Taiwan refuses to reunify with China.
Parking is decent, thanks… Read more »
33. The Patty Shop
Vancouver, BC V6L 2N8
(604) 738-2144
For a time warp back to 1970s Jamaica and some life-changing patties, head right on down to this hole in the wall.
I've been coming here for over 2 decades now, and they have not changed ANYTHING in the shop at all. Right down the faded posters, and…More »
34. Paul's Kitchen
Richmond, BC V6X 3V7
(604) 273-1319
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
The bottom (parking lot) level of Superstore is seriously the last place that comes to mind when looking for food in Richmond.
Everyone knows about HK BBQ Master directly next door (47 Yelp reviews as of today), but I can't believe nobody has even…More »
35. Pho Boi
Found this place completely by accident. I had no idea there was even a strip mall here. This is on the SW corner of No.5 and Cambie, on the No.5 side (not the Shoppers side).
Parking is ample here, as nobody knows the mall exists. One thing to…More »
36. The Old Spaghetti Factory
You can't really go wrong with this place. Spend about $17 (tax + tip) and get a soup/salad, plate of pasta, and ice cream.
Parking is a bit lacking here. However it's not too bad of a walk from Stadium Station.
There is a nice outdoor patio, but…More »
37. Pho Tan
You generally can't go wrong with pho in Vancouver. However, some are definitely better than others. Pho Tan would be an example. You KNOW it's good when there's a lineup outside on a Thursday night.
Today I was unsure what to eat. I wanted both…More »
38. Poor Italian
Vancouver, BC V5M 1B8
(604) 251-1122
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect at this restaurant. I'd seen several restaurants try and fail miserably (thanks to the crappy location) - so I thought PI would be no different. Boy, was I wrong.
It is an upscale and somewhat trendy…More »
39. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 669-9030
Categories:
Seafood,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Finally had a chance to try the restaurant part of the restaurant (as opposed to the lounge).
Seating was quite cramped. It looks like they're trying to fit the rows of tables between the window pillars, but the end result is that you end up banging…More »
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2/17/2011
I've been here a few times, for Happy Hour. Thanks to LY for telling me about this place. Dai lo~
… Read more »
40. Santa Lucia Pizza Winnipeg Ltd
So my local colleagues told me that this was the best pizza in town. There was only 1 way to find out. Sure enough, the pizza here is pretty freaking good.
I had the luxury of trying the Royal Sampler today, as we ordered Pepperoni, Vegetarian, and…More »
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