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When the regular food restaurant establishments just don't make the cut.

 1. Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

1440 Lonsdale Ave
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J1
(604) 990-0111

Category: Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale

4.0 star rating
  12/14/2011

The heart of Lonsdale Ave has such a wide variety of ethnic restaurants, it's hard to know which one to go to first.  

A recommendation from a colleague brought our group out here for lunch.  A very small place, but the Malaysian food is inspiring.  

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 2. Ogenki Sushi

4342 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9975

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  1/10/2012

One of the more pleasant surprises on Main St.  I usually 'burger' it out on Main, but I came here because the parking meter in front of the restaurant was paid in full so I already scored on meter parking and well, I figure I give this place a try.

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 3. Fatty Cow Seafood Hot Pot

5108 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V2
(604) 568-6630

Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Do-It-Yourself Food

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2011 ROTD 3/11/2012

I haven't had all you can eat in a while and as the cold winter months descend upon Vancouver, why not have all you can eat hot pot?  It is the best of both worlds.  Freezing cold outside, hot and steamy inside!

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 4. Top Gun Hot Pot

4500 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9
(604) 419-0788

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

Dim sum at Top Gun is great especially when you have the 20% top gun gold card.  I like the personal touch each patron gets when they get to pick their own choice of tea leaves for tea.  I am a fan of their specialty BBQ pork buns with the pastry on…More »

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 5. Splitz Grill

4242 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9711

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Burgers

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

Gourmet burgers made the way I like it.  That's how eating a burger should be nowadays.  So if you are aiming for something tasty and filling look no further than Splitz Burger.  I found the ordering instructions were quite useful and efficient when…More »

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 6. Sushi Garden Japanese Restaurant

4269 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6
(604) 294-0104

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  8/30/2011

This is the take out edition of Sushi Garden.  The place is usually packed everytime I go to pick up food here and the workers buzzing around sometimes mean it's better to take out than eat in.  For the amount of people these waiters need to serve,…More »

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 7. Martini's

151 W Broadway St
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 873-0021

Categories: Pizza, Italian, Greek

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/27/2012

Haven't had take out from here in a while but my wife had a craving for their tasty house salad and I just wanted to order out again. hehe.  

I ordered a wild salmon dish and a regular sized salad.  I thought the wild salmon was a bit overcooked.  I…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/29/2011

    I wasn't expecting portions this big.  I haven't been back to Martinis in a while though this… Read more »

 8. Library Square Public House

300 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4
(604) 633-9644

Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  9/19/2011

I came here for lunch on Friday and they have updated their lunch menus.  I really feel that this pub is trying their best to tweak their menus and cater to the specific class of workers around the area during lunch time.  

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 9. Prince Seafood Restaurant

2881 Grandview Hwy
Vancouver, BC V5M 2E1
(604) 430-6829

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood

4.0 star rating
  8/21/2011

Dim Sum yum.  Close by skytrain, parking is a bit of a hassle but all free street parking.  The turnover rate for this restaurant is pretty quick. We went there at high noon on Saturday and it took us 15 minutes to get a table.  Not bad for a busy…More »

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 10. The One Restaurant

5908 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5J 1H2
(604) 569-1866

Category: Taiwanese

2.0 star rating
  12/13/2011

My night at "The One" played out like an unpopular slapstick comedy sitcom with props included. A large grand piano in front of the restaurant lobby area, Eye popping decor with bright red arm chairs, rap music videos in the background and over the…More »

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Recently updated lists from Allen C.

Take out delight (3)

Ready to go and delicious tasting places when you really don't feel like cooking at home.

Babies, toddlers, and kids oh my! (7)

Here are some kid friendly places that you can go to!

Parent's night out (2)

After spending 8 hours at work, then another 8 or more hours taking care of your kid, don't you start wondering when you'll get out of your stinky clothes, take a nice bath and then finally have a decent meal?  Well, I can't help you with the first two problems, but I can suggest some restaurants so you'll have reason to call your babysitter and unwind for a bit.  Even if that means being in your stinky clothes.

North Vancouver Delights (4)

new region to conquer!

Classy affair (5)

Hey, even parents need to get dressy and hangout at a cool joint

Guy time (2)

Guy time is GO TIME so when you need to find the craziest joints with your crazy guy friends, this is the place to find it.

Celebrating the weekend (2)

hangouts for clanking the beer glass with friends on the coming weekend

Hush hush (2)

A place where you just can't think of sharing because it's a secret place where no has found out yet and what it would mean if you had to share it with others

"Young parents unite!"

Review votes:
91 Useful, 31 Funny, and 55 Cool

Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

June 2011

Things I Love

quality food dining, casual outings, great outdoors, great indoors, movies with a twisted ending, my smartphone so I can comment

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Outdoor, Indoor or Hockey Rink

My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

When I'm Not Yelping...

i'm going through my next favorited sites.  The banking site is up next.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Parents have no time so it's A+ food or a hungry kid. Note:The hungry kid is me

The Last Great Book I Read

Accidental Billionaires

My First Concert

Lilith Fair UBC 2000.  It was to get a girl.  I succeeded.

My Favourite Movie

Rounders, Batman Dark Knight, Office Space, M Night Shyamalan's first film ONLY

My Last Meal On Earth

Prime rib eye steak, Portobello mushrooms, long beans & garlic mashed potatoes

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

Being a father is awesome!

Most Recent Discovery

Dessert on an empty stomach is not good for me