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 1. Kaplan's Star Deli Restaurant & Bakery

5775 Oak St
Vancouver, BC V6M 2V7
(604) 263-2625

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Oakridge

5.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

I don't know much but I know good corned beef when I eat it. My mom used to make it from scratch. My bubbie taught her how and let me tell you -nothing comes close. Is it safe to continue?

I have had corned beef in NYC, Montreal, Toronto and…More »

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 2. PHAT Sports Bar & Restaurant

1055 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 684-6239

Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Sports Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  2/4/2011

Not bad but not blown away either. Tried the Montreal Smoked Meat to go.

The downside: I asked if they offered Rye or caraway rye but no go. Marble rye is nice but it just isn't authentic. They use some sort of spicy moustarde that is too dry for…More »

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 3. Zako's Deli

500 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
(604) 709-9202

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

3.0 star rating
  12/1/2010

I like Zako's. The owner is a jovial Middle Eastern guy from Montreal who's fun to chat with. Especially if you know a few words of Arabic.

In true deli style you can ask for a custom sandwich that's not on the menu (as long as he has the…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

March 2010

Things I Love

Mel Brookes, Animation, Funk, Art Galleries, Traveling, Documentaries, Languages

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a chocolate, meat or dipsomaniacal coma.

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Vancouver, BC

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I am stealing people's souls.

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I've reviewed two prisons. And a cult.

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Siddartha by Herman Hesse.

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Sir Mix-A-Lot. (And I still like big butts.)

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Blazing Saddles.

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May have been lethal.

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I collect fruit stickers.

Most Recent Discovery

Boylan's Cane Cola.