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1. Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant
The seafood pancake, hae mool pah jun ($19.95) is as good as I remembered though it's smaller in size. I can't think of how to improve upon this perfect seafood pancake, other than to make it bigger. It's more like a pizza than a pancake, filled with…More »
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8/6/2008 First to Review
We ate here just about every day during our visit to Vancouver - it's that amazing. I still think… Read more »
2. Xian Cuisine
Richmond, BC V6X 1A6
Canada
(604) 279-9972
Categories:
Food Stands,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Located upstairs in the Richmond Public Market, Xian Cuisine is a humble stall with the biggest steamed buns I've ever seen. The menu is heavily wheat-based with Northern style noodle soups, dumplings, pancakes and steamed buns. The pictures for…More »
3. Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries
Toronto, ON M4T 2V8
Canada
(416) 485-9129
Category:
Funeral Services & Cemeteries
My aunt took me to Mount Pleasant Cemetery on a snowy winter day. Because of the weather, we didn't spend too much time there but I had the feeling of tremendous tranquility and peace. The grounds are extensive in this historic cemetery, founded in…More »
4. Yokoyaya123
Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
Canada
(604) 682-8073
Categories:
Department Stores,
Dollar Store
Neighbourhood: Downtown
It's called Yokoyaya123 even though it's Daiso. In fact, they had Daiso merchandise (the packaging said it was made for Daiso), including items I previously purchased at Daiso. Most of the merchandise is $2.
The store is filled with inexpensive…More »
5. Acacia Fillo Bar
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M7
Canada
(604) 633-3884
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
Lots of delicious things involving or not involving fillo have come out of the ovens at Acacia Filo House, the Bulgarian bistro across the street from Qoola. The case held muffins, cakes, biscotti, strudel and their savory coiled fillo pies. They…More »
6. T & T Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L4
Canada
(604) 899-8836
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Ethnic Food,
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Downtown
The largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada...this Chinatown location is certainly impressive. It's clean (almost too clean) and huge. It doesn't smell like an Asian supermarket and they had tons of free samples.
The bakery section impressed me the…More »
7. Konbiniya Japan Centre
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1
Canada
(604) 682-3634
Look for the giant larger than life Pocky boxes they have on the outside of the store. The storefront is so cute that I couldn't resist going inside. Billed as a Japanese convenience store, they had a bit of everything from housewares of the 100…More »
8. Qoola Frozen Yogurt + Fruit - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
Canada
(604) 801-6338
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: West End
Fro-yo girl here. Qoola was the main destination of my trip to Vancouver. They're a Vancouver based chain and fro-yo pioneer in the area. I managed to go to Qoola's original, 3 year old location a day before it closed for good (they have plans to…More »
9. Ebi-Ten
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B2
Canada
(604) 689-9938
For under $10, you can satisfy your Japanese comfort food cravings: grab& go sushi rolls, rice bowls with teriyaki chicken, spicy pork, etc., tempura, takoyaki, curry, udon, karaage chicken, etc. I love the free condiments bar with pickled ginger,…More »
10. Lee's Donuts of Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Canada
(604) 685-4021
Category:
Doughnuts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
First thing you see when you enter Granville Public Market...donuts, lots of donuts. You can see them making the donuts from the window.
Lee's has donut holes, cake donuts, fritters, raised donuts, crullers, etc. Flavors include honeydew, honey dip…More »
11. Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
Canada
(604) 666-6477
Categories:
Grocery,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The fact that this public market is on a small island one of its key selling points. To get there, you can take a scenic walk across one of the bridges (Granville, Burrard) or hop on the Aquabus ferry.
The indoor market is a combination of a farmer's…More »
12. Peaceful Restaurant Downtown
Vancouver, BC V6B 3N3
Canada
(604) 488-0399
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Walking down Granville St., I spotted huge pictures of dumplings down the street and the pictures led me to Peaceful, a Northern Chinese cuisine specialist. The menu includes noodle soup with hand pulled or knife cut (thicker, chewier) noodles,…More »
13. Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON M4W 3L8
Canada
(416) 922-2333
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core
Posh and exclusive, HR is Canada's premiere department store for men and women (the equivalent of Saks or Neiman Marcus). The downtown Toronto location opened in 1979. Unless they've renovated it since my visit, the exterior doesn't impress but the…More »
14. Cupcakes On Denman
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
Canada
(604) 974-1300
We were walking down Denman looking for red bean mochi (I never found any in Vancouver and we looked in Chinatown too) and saw this place - a totally unexpected and a wonderful find. The store is girly, very pink, and adorable. They have plenty of…More »
15. Izumi-Ya Japanese Marketplace
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
Canada
(604) 683-1174
We popped in to look for fresh red bean mochi at this small Japanese market on Denman. They didn't have any but they did have bento boxes, sushi and prepared foods. They had snacks, Japanese drinks and other things as well. I don't remember much…More »
16. Ganache Patisserie
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
Canada
(604) 899-1098
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Everything looks fancy and exquisite at Patisserie Ganache. There are bags of financiers, meringues, pate de fruits, and honeycomb, boxes of mini macarons, tiny single serve cakes, decadent full size chocolate cakes, croissants, etc. They have…More »
17. Gastown Steam Clock
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9
Canada
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
This is the world's first steam clock! I thought it was old (because it looks old and steam reminds me of steamships) but it was built in 1977. It plays the chimes every hour and whistles every 15 minutes. Yes, it still works. It's cheesy but a…More »
18. The Buzz Café & Espresso Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W6
Canada
(604) 732-9029
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Laptop camper here. I like the ambiance of the café, the brick walls, the shared space with the art gallery, and the option to sit upstairs. It's warm and cozy with free wi-fi...a good place for laptop camping.
The menus have fancy picture frames.…More »
19. Footo Delights
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W5
Canada
(604) 568-6500
Categories:
Bakeries,
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Fro-yo girl here. Footo Delights takes the place of Froyo Swirl and they still serve fro-yo. However, the emphasis is on their baked goods, particularly croissants. The croissants come plain, filled and in sandwich form. They also have desserts…More »
20. Vancouver International Airport
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8
Canada
(604) 207-7077
Category:
Airports
Neighbourhood: YVR
The Native American art (masks, totems, attire), including the huge waterfall, give YVR a sense of history and character. They have free wi-fi, a fair number of power outlets, spa services, and places to buy Canadian and Canucks gear. It's not far…More »
21. New Town Bakery & Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
Canada
(604) 689-7835
New Town has it all - dim sum (rice rolls, dumplings, spring rolls), congee, Chinese and Filipino pastries (baked & steamed - cookies, egg custard tarts, buns), rice dishes, chow mein, noodle soup, and more. It's a bakery/diner/dim sum place that…More »
22. Megabite Pizza
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
Canada
(604) 687-0002
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
One of numerous $1.56 + tax a slice pizza chains open in Vancouver, Megabite had a few pizzas to choose from. The same price applies for cheese, veggie and meat pizza. They put your pizza on a paper plate for you without reheating it.
* Veggie pizza:…More »
23. Fritz European Fry House
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
Canada
(604) 684-0811
Category:
Fast Food
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Fritz/fries with dip, poutine and hot dogs are all that's on the menu. The fries are thick and handcut with the skin left on, fried to order. They had 18 dips - variations of ketchup, mayo, pesto, mustard, etc. The poutine comes with gravy and cheese…More »
24. Blenz Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6
Canada
(604) 633-1054
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Laptop camper here. Founded in Vancouver, Blenz is now a large chain with many locations in Vancouver. All locations offer free wi-fi. I noticed some serous laptop camping going on. Chairs are comfortable, plugs are plentiful but wi-fi access is…More »
25. The Milkman
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Canada
(604) 687-7597
Category:
Food
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Fro-yo girl here. Yes, there is fro-yo on Granville Island. The Milkman carries yogurt, eggs, milk, butter, and cheese and it also has an ice cream/fro-yo counter. Liberte yogurt, made in the Montreal area, is creamy, thick and delicious.
They have…More »
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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceMay 2007
Things I Lovefro-yo, cupcakes, mochi, tofu, red bean buns, smurfs, Brutus Buckeye, Halloween
Find Me Inlurking in dark shadows or your local fro-yo shop
My HometownSan Francisco, CA
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm eating fro-yo
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI've inspired Froyo Boy, Froyo Dude, Froyo Gizmo Geek, Froyo Wanugee, FroyoBeast
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Fur Hat by Vladimir Voinovich
My First ConcertDuran Duran
My Favourite MovieSansho the Bailiff, Persona, Vengeance Is Mine, The Piano Teacher, Le Samourai
My Last Meal On Earthdumplings, vanilla cupcake, mochi, fro-yo
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...My fro-yo swirling skills have improved but I still prefer to be served
Most Recent DiscoveryNew Yogorino at Fisherman's Wharf
Current CrushGlen "gdouble" G. aka Pinky