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A Halfer's Guide to Asian Cuisine in Metro Van
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1. Tri-ty Café
Richmond, BC V6X 3K2
(604) 231-8997
Categories:
Taiwanese,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
I was ready to give it 2 stars: modernish, minimal decor with huge gouges in all of the walls, down to the drywall, eyes in the sky, cashola only, inattentive staff (but not unexpected), big menu, but nothing was really catching my fancy...except for…More »
2. Banana Leaf On Denman
A dinner of Mee Goreng that left me swooning, not sweating; whatever they do to their spice palette is fantastic. It's the type of spice that hits hot but tapers off before your bite is done. Perfect for me as I loathe the lingering burn that…More »
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3/31/2009
Lunch time - no rush, no huge lineup out the door, even for a small space. Just the way I like it!… Read more »
3. Chada Thai
I'm not usually excited when my car needs some fixing up--but when I can try out a restaurant I've been meaning to get to for over a year--little car, you can keep on squeaking!
Showed up solo during the business lunch rush (read: full house!) and was…More »
4. The Noodle Box
*You know you've written quite a few reviews when you go to update your review and realize you haven't written a review in the first place*
Enter Noodle Box - my go-to place when I'm craving something that I can justify as healthy and loaded with…More »
5. The Legendary Noodle House
Over the past year, I've given Legendary Noodle a few chances to wow me. Their pea shoots, still delicious. Their xiao bao long, respectable. But even the sauciest sauce lover out there (ah hem, that's me I'm referring to) can't help but say WTF when…More »
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4/14/2009
Fatten, roll, smooth, cut, smack, smack, smack. I was in awe watching my noodles come to life. So… Read more »
6. Ezogiku Noodle Cafe
Cold, rainy, and windy. Basically summing up a March day. So what better way to spend lunch, than to test out another Ramen shop lurking quietly just West of Jervis?
I ordered a noodle soup with wonton. The broth was a little bit saltier than what I…More »
7. Happy Valley Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5M 2A4
(604) 255-2280
A packed house...on a week day afternoon...A healthy mix of families (mostly Asian) and men on business lunches (enjoying beers with their dim sum). I had never seen that before at dim sum, and I liked it!
The food was well priced and decent. Not my…More »
8. Viet Sub
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 569-3340
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
After reading Bill T's FTR, I all of a sudden had a craving for a bahn mi! My review in rewind:
I savored the last bite.
I loved the sauce, the crunchy veggies, lots of cilantro and tasty chicken.
Willing to chance it I gobbled down the entire…More »
9. Little Tea House
A perfect spot for a bubble tea shop. Atmosphere (check!) little chairs and upstairs area that I'd like to refer to from hereon in as the "dollhouse." Tea selections (check!) lots of choices - taro, red bean, cappucino and fresh fruits just to name…More »
10. Ochi
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 688-2282
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Coffee made almost entirely of coffee mate? That might have been one of the enticing features of my little detour into Ochi. And some pretty festive clothing to boot? Well, don't mind if I do. And did I bubble it up royally? Why yes, yes I did!
If I…More »
11. Panda On Pender
You're friendly, oh so friendly, you're cool, oh so cool! Your bubble tea has real fruit too! I like you, I like you! I like you very much!
Feeling parched and in need of some bubbles (of the non-alcoholic variety) I stopped in. Truth be told, it was…More »
12. Saigon Venture Restaurant
First off, I'm a little upset but I'm still going with 3 stars.
I was walking (blasted! I wish I had an iPhone so I could have checked the Yelp reviews) before going in. What I really, really wanted was a Vietnamese Sub. Subs are listed on their…More »
13. Summer Night Market
I have been a number of times, and the Richmond/ Summer Night Market vibe definitely depends on your state of mind when you make the trek, grab some parking and start your strolling.
This time I was all about the giggles as I went with a couple of…More »
14. The Flying Tiger
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4
(604) 737-7529
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Our heroine, now Duchess of the Flying Tiger, Crystal, might now travel the world (okay -- just Canada and the US West), but that doesn't stop her from visiting The Flying Tiger TWICE in one week.
And why? With so many dining choices out there? Well,…More »
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6/10/2010
An epic tale continues....
Caught up in eating her way through most of Vancouver's new… Read more »
15. Thai Son Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W6
(604) 875-6436
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
**Quick tip** This place is Cashola only!
I was first brought to this restaurant by a Vietnamese couple (star 1) who came all the way from Abbotsford (star 2) to have Pho here. The restaurant was crowded (star 3).
I'm a simple pho lover. Pho tai and a…More »
16. Thai Basil
Only for take-out, I do stand by my word. But for amazing Pad Thai with the freshest prawns, chewy noodles, fresh cilantro and perfectly deep fried tofu - Thai Basil earns another star (and a *pad* on the back!)
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3/1/2009
This is a great little place for take away at lunch time. It's reasonably priced, fast and close to… Read more »
17. Thai Terrace Restaurant
If you're on the 99 B Line heading home from UBC - make this your pit stop.
Good food, fast. There's no glamour here - but the food is pretty good for the price point.
Swimming Rama and rice usually satiates my peanut sauce craving and there's always…More »
18. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 608-1115
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
The princess roll! Eggplant, yam tempura.. sauce... You won yourself a 4th star for that. Next time though, I have to make sure I'm not just scarfing down a working lunch. With 2 pages full of creative rolls, a group of creative sushi lovers is…More »
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5/30/2009
Recent Discovery: I'm a hard critic on sushi joints...
(Note: I hadn't been to Kadoya before their… Read more »
19. Peaceful Restaurant
Like walking into an entirely other place: a memory of Hong Kong perhaps, or maybe one from my childhood when my mother would take us to some hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown. Either way, the hand drawn shanghai noodles with pork and the crispy tofu…More »
20. East
Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4
(604) 568-6988
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Chinatown
Outside of the fact that I forgot to save room for popcorn, I'd say East meets most of my criteria for pre-film dining.
The menu, on chloroplast (the same stuff that political lawn signs are made of) was difficult to navigate. Choose noodles and an…More »
21. Congee Noodle House
There are so many ways to say goodbye: farewell, arrivederci, adios, ciao... but a good ol fashioned "see you never again" sufficed as I stormed out of Congee Noodle House's door for the last time.
Feeling ripped off (more than once) never leaves a…More »
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1/26/2010
Congee House Rules:
When dining solo be ready to share a table.
Carry cash.
Order by number.
Always ask… Read more »
22. Hawkers Delight Deli
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 709-8188
Categories:
Delis,
Malaysian,
Singaporean
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I can't believe 2 of us just ate like kings for $12. I don't think I've had this good and cheap of a meal since traveling in Asia.
The selection was plenty: mee and nasi gorengs, laksas, veggie fritters, tofu puffs and so many other varieties, I had…More »
23. Ramen Santouka
I had a lengthy hiatus from Santouka, for no other reason than my Motomachi loyalty (which still sticks btw). But over the past few weeks a series of events brought me to Santouka's door: once for lunch and another for dinner - and still impressed!
…More »
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3/1/2010
Dang, I thought I was definitely getting FTR on this one. (Way to go Jay L for beating me!)
On day… Read more »
24. Thai Spice Restaurant - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6H 1M6
(604) 737-1485
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
My new go-to for take out.
Dining at 6 on a random weeknight, I was a little worried being the only table in the restaurant. Although, I thought for sure our food would be quickly delivered and we'd be in and out of there. Wrong on all counts.…More »
25. Go Go Curry House
For cheap-ish thai food in a diner-style hole in the wall, this place gets you fed relatively quickly. Granted, I'd never go out of my way to come here, but when a warm bowl of soup and a curry comes a calling, Go Go does the trick, in a way a food…More »
26. 3G Vegetarian Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
(604) 568-9008
Category:
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Sad that I had not been to Bo Kong before it closed, I was determined to get me to 3G, having heard such good things. And yes, I was impressed!
The menu is extensive and since there was so many yummy sounding dishes my dinner date and I decided on 3:…More »
27. Sha Lin Noodle House
I'll make this chop chop, unlike the service we got tonight.
-Cutting noodles, cucumber and pork - meh, the noodles were a bit underdone and while I love cucumber, this dish just didn't do it for me.
-Dumplings with pork and bok choy - alright
…More »
28. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N9
(604) 872-8822
I brought a friend here who had never, ever had dim sum before and for her first experience, I'm sure she'd say it was a-ok. However for me... here's how I arrived at meh:
5 star for the siu mai. Arguably the best I've had.
4 stars for the sticky rice.…More »
29. UYE - U Good Hot Pot
There is definitely a hot pot sub culture simmering, and I'd reckon that if you didn't go with those hip to the scene, you'd overcook your veggies and tofu in spicy broth and then spend the rest of the evening trying to decide if pork skin and tripe…More »
30. Panz Veggie Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W7
(604) 266-3637
The menu lacks description, so I thought I'd kick off this review with some descriptions:
Laughing Tiger: vegetables: carrots, celery, potatoes, lotus root and baby corn mixed with tofu skin in a light sauce and lots of ginger
Colourful commentary: It…More »
31. Lougheed Wonton
Surprisingly, I'm happy that their menu offerings are smaller than your average Chinese take out place. My parents suggested the usual take out idea on a recent visit, and I obliged. I don't remember the last time I got delivery from somewhere,…More »
32. Leung Kee
Richmond, BC V6X
(604) 295-8212
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Hello chow fun lover, come to me! I was expecting something a little more ghetto than what I received. Ordering beef stir fried noodles I couldn't believe how far my $6 went. They accidentally gave me mine in a to go (Styrofoam) container, and it's a…More »
33. Pho Linh Vietnamese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 875-6443
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Close your eyes or sit facing the TV. Don't look at the kitchen. Contemplate the sweatpants and uggs combo your server might be wearing. Realize the motherly figure is actually just talking to someone on the phone through her hands free set. Steer…More »
34. New Town Bakery & Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 689-7835
Just how much butter does New Town go through in a day? I imagine truckloads and truckloads with mornings filled with the sweet scent of baking in the back. I base my hypothesis solely on the crispiness of their butterfly crisps, the flakiness of…More »
35. Motomachi Shokudo
My stars still stand, my love still stills my beating heart, I will still slay dragons, walk through fire (or the line up at Kintaro) for one of your free-range soft poached eggs, some bamboo shoots and your perfectly cooked noodles... even if you…More »
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9/23/2009
5 major yummy slurps!
1. free range chicken and soft boiled eggs
2. organic-deliciousness
3. funny… Read more »
36. Continental Seafood Restaurant
Har Gow.. Sui Mai. Dan Tat. And a plethora of other dishes, served steaming or sizzling straight off a cart. How this space in a strip mall manages to fill up isn't a shocker but it's definitely impressive. This is my default dim sum spot and has…More »
37. Red Ginger Asian Cuisine
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K3
(604) 558-0888
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
KAM! I'm so glad you're back. You have fixed my craving for ginger pork. The new space is bigger and brighter than before, but it still retains much of the charm of the old West End locale. Beckoning you to sit in an oversized bamboo chair, posing…More »
38. Peaceful Restaurant Downtown
Vancouver, BC V6B 3N3
(604) 488-0399
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
I wonder if it feels strange, working in a glassed in kitchen as two starry eyed patrons look on in awe as you hand drag noodles, fill little xiao long bao dumplings and chop veggie after veggie. Would it be stranger still if those two people were…More »
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6/9/2011
Now this... this makes me happy! Downtown version of one of my favourite Chinese joints?
With lunch… Read more »
39. Imperial Court Beijing Cuisine
When my mom says dim sum is good at a place, I have to believe her. My mom grew up in Hong Kong and, honestly, when it's comes to my favourite kind of brunch, my mom knows best.
On Father's Day my parents, Peter S and I got together for what can only…More »
40. Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House
Mid-shopping hunger pains late into the afternoon drove me to Kwong Chow. Surly service, yup. Douse of over-steeped tea, yup. Pigs blood on the menu, yup. Reminding me of Hong Kong congee houses, yup.
The real bummer was the paired down mid-afternoon…More »
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