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1. New Town Bakery & Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 689-7835
Second update in the same month, but I finally sampled the restaurant - learned it was best to stick with the bakery.
Went with my mom to re-up on more delicious baked goods and decided to try the restaurant to grab a quick breakfast. $4 - $6 for…More »
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3/30/2010
Upgrading my rating for this classic Chinatown bakery & restaurant after making a special trip here… Read more »
2. Tung Hing Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C8
(604) 875-3394
Categories:
Bakeries,
Vietnamese,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Found this little bakery after a searching on Yelp for places with good Vietnamese subs (aka banh mi). With all the Viet businesses in this area of Kingsway - it can be difficult to narrow it down. And Tung Hing definitely lived up to the reviews.
…More »
3. Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T7
(604) 321-6862
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I rarely give out 5 stars - especially for Chinese restaurants. I'm far too jaded for it - but yet, here I am giving Western Lake top marks and I'm adding that I wished they increased their prices.
Yes - INCREASE THEIR PRICES.
I hate waiting in lines.…More »
4. BT Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C4
(604) 872-3368
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
BT Cafe... BitTorrent Cafe? Bravo Tango? WTF does BT stand for? Maybe they are hip with the kids that used to hang out at "GA"? Whatever it is, the logo is a fat Chinese chef -- the source of all things good (yours truly included). Smart…More »
5. Memphis Blues Barbeque House
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 215-2599
Category:
Barbeque
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Memphis Blues makes me a sad panda. I'm a brisket slut and Memphis has the most tender smoked brisket in Vancouver. The only fair criticism is that their BBQ sauce is too sweet and molasses-y for my liking. Sure, it's solid BBQ, especially for the…More »
6. Bee Kim Heng Beef & Pork Jerky
Vancouver, BC V5V 4B8
(604) 875-8688
Category:
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
"I hit Bee Kim Heng, at the bar, take a seat / I ordered the jerky, she said 'You are what you eat.'"
Wow - this place is a serious dive. I've walked into better appointed parking lots. 'Spartan' doesn't even begin to describe it - okay, hopes were…More »
7. Sun Yee Café
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V1
(604) 251-3322
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
First time coming here for lunch and it was *packed*. It's seriously 'cheep-cheep' so it's I guess it's no surprise for the area. We were seated by the door and everyone waiting for a table decided to stand around our table. Bacdafucup.
We ordered…More »
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7/20/2010
Despite being probably the closest HK cafe to my place - I never visited Sun Yee since it was too… Read more »
8. Lucy's Eastside Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 568-1550
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I Used To Love L.U.C.Y.
I know it's been a while since I've last come here - but what happened?
Prices has increased (before you call me a miser for crying about $0.50 - $1 increases - restaurant is still pretty new and that represents a good 5 - 10%…More »
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12/25/2010
Alright - a 24 hour diner in East Van? I was ready to love this place.
It didn't disappoint - in my… Read more »
9. Luda - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
(604) 255-3188
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
If you dig this joint, come back before Luda permanently rolls out on twenties, with the the top back... so much money, you can't stop that.
"Roll out! Roll out! Roll out! Roll out!"
Was told by the waitress that Luda would be closing by the end of the…More »
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11/13/2010
"LUDA! Baby, I got the potion - take a sip of this and put your back in motion." Bottom line - a… Read more »
10. Hawkers Delight Deli
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 709-8188
Categories:
Malaysian,
Singaporean
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
After hearing some hype about this place, I decided to check out it. Walking down Main St., I thought I had the wrong address as the place looks like a run down western cafe. However, the strangely alluring busy hole-in-the-wall with large picture…More »
11. Uncle Fatih's Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
(604) 707-0744
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Pizza slices are $2 a slice now. Boo.
Buying 8 slices costs $16.50... so you pay $0.50 for the box. Although I didn't realize the math at the time.
As I always said, Hawaiian pizza is the king of all pizzas. But they are always sold out, especially…More »
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12/20/2009
I still don't know how to pronounce the name of this place, but it's my favourite ghetto… Read more »
12. Koon Bo Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z4
(604) 323-1218
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Riley Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
What the hell? I walked into Koon Bo expecting nothing. A Chinese restaurant in a nondescript mini-mall (shared with a pet hospital, ghetto pizza by the slice and a bodega). This wasn't looking good. Then I saw all the award stickers on the door…More »
13. Green Lemongrass
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 875-6638
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Giving Lemongrass the prestigious 'Johnson' point bump. Like the Colbert bump, just even less relevant.
This place is starting to blow me away with their consistency. Everything I've had here has been good. My only problem is that I'm such a…More »
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11/1/2010
(over the phone)
MK: "Hey Johnson - we're going to Loneagrab"
Me: "... what is that? A bar?"
MK: "No -… Read more »
14. Yu Kee BBQ Kitchen
Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9
(604) 438-8999
Sometimes awkward silences with old-school blue-collar Chinese guys can only be countered with "So - what's a good place to eat?" Be prepared for a strong, decisive directive.
This time, I got: "GO TO EAST 49th AND ELLIOT! YU KEE! CHINESE BBQ!"…More »
15. Le Petit Saigon
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8
(604) 251-6340
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Being just down the block from (probably) my favourite Vietnamese restaurant, Bao Chau, Petit Saigon has fierce competition (as I frequently walk by here on my way to Bao Chau). As I mentioned in my Bao Chau review, it's a neighbourhood institution…More »
16. Phnom Penh
Hands down, the best chicken wings in Vancouver - perhaps the world.
Everyone comes here for the hot and delicious salt & pepper chicken wings with the tangy lemon dipping sauce. It is always piping hot and delicious. Every table has a plate of…More »
17. Happy Valley Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5M 2A4
(604) 255-2280
As part of a large Chinese family, dim sum is one of the things I take for granted. Letting the elders pick where we were meeting up - I have never really formed a strong opinion on dim sum places. However, with my recent, frequent visits, Happy…More »
18. Marui Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L1
(604) 431-7707
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood
A tiny Chinese bakery on a typical strip mall (with Honolulu Cafe and London Drugs) on Kingsway - extremely unremarkable and I would have never found it if it wasn't for Marc D.'s quest for the perfect egg tart [daan taat].
The bakery is very clean…More »
19. Fujiya Japanese Foods
Vancouver, BC V5L 3J8
(604) 251-3711
Not sure how I avoided reviewing Fujiya in all this time - the Fujiya on Clark & Venables is the main store for the outfit which specializes in Japanese food and products.
The main draw of this place is the inexpensive, fresh and tasty premade takeout…More »
20. Kam's Bakery & Restaurant
Kam's is further proof of my personal theory that the best HK cafes are ones with bakeries attached. Been meaning to try Kam's since I drive by it all the time, but haven't until now due to (a) pay street parking in the area and (b) the parking lot…More »
21. Li Garden Seafood Restaurant
I'm not a forgiving man - I regard shitty Chinese restaurants with the same disdain as puppy-kickers. So I was riled up when I was dragged here kicking and screaming - but they fully redeemed themselves from the crappy service I received last time.
…More »
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3/3/2010
Met up with my family here for the usual weekly dim sum - my grandparents are avoiding our usual dim… Read more »
22. Duffin's Donuts
Vancouver, BC V5W 1R7
(604) 325-5544
Categories:
Chinese,
Doughnuts,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Sunset, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I have been driving past Duffin's Donuts for years and thought it was 'just-another-coffee-and-donut shop' ignoring the 'torta subs' signage (I didn't know what that is). It wasn't until I heard they served Vietnamese subs, 24 hours a day, that made…More »
23. Popular Chinese Cuisine Restaurant
Great family-run small restaurant with excellent xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings) with great prices. The interior is simple and clean.
We had the xiao long bao, pan-fried pork dumplings, Dan-Dan noodles, hot and sour soup and seafood fried noodles…More »
24. Paris Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 251-6366
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
A gem of a Vietnamese cafe that looks and feels like it was transplanted directly from Vietnam.
Since my recent trip to Vietnam, I've been suffering from withdrawals from the cafe culture over there. Delicious fresh fruit smoothies and…More »
25. Rainbow Sushi Express
Vancouver, BC V5K
(604) 251-6861
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
If you wanted a quick sampling of all popular Asian food that Vancouver had to offer in one location, Rainbow Sushi Express does it all: sushi, pho, homemade Viet spring/salad rolls, Viet subs and bubble tea. While having so many specialty food…More »
26. Mui Garden Restaurant
An update - was silly enough to come here during a warm day for more of their famed curry beef brisket on rice - Mui Garden has awesome HK/Malay-style curry but that on a warm day is a dangerous combination. I've been meaning to try their hyped…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/30/2009
Based on the positive Yelp reviews and having a strong craving for HK-style curry lately, I gave Mui… Read more »
27. Song Huong
Vancouver, BC V5L 4T9
(604) 568-1196
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise
Thanks to my recent trip to Vietnam, I was able decipher the meaning of "Sông Huong" - which is the "Perfume River" that runs through the imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue. Hue cuisine is very distinct being considered the "royal cuisine" and is…More »
28. Bao Chau Vietnamese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8
(604) 251-6956
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
This is a sentimental favourite of mine as I live a block away from Bao Chau and for everyone in the area - it's a no-brainer for a quick, cheap and good meal. And it clearly shows with as the restaurant is at capacity almost anytime you walk in.
As…More »
29. Bon's Off Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5N 5E5
(604) 253-7242
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise
In the words of Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog: "I took a poop on... [Nanaimo]... Street, and it was immediately picked up and placed on the menu at... [Bon's Off Broadway]." It wasn't a Sam Wo in San Francisco tier reference, but that was by far the…More »
30. Golden Star Seafood Restaurant
Not a bad joint for cheap dim sum. For $2.75 for most items and the quality you're getting, it's great value.
There is no cart service and dim sum is ordered via tick sheets that is so popular in Vancouver now - which means the dim sum is hot and…More »
31. Ba Le Sandwich Shop
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 875-6322
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Bánh mì (a.k.a. 'Vietnamese subs' or 'nam-wiches') in Vancouver is serious business. SRS BSNS (dramatic pause)... I'm Chinese but I was raised off bánh mì. When parents didn't feel like cooking or needed to pick up the kids something to eat, you…More »
32. Bo Laksa King Bubbles & Bits
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
(604) 568-4593
Hmm - reading over my original review - I think I really wanted to like this place and I probably gave it a strong 'benefit-of-the-doubt'. Local and exotic and run by ambitious and earnest crew - what's not to like?
Probably one of the better bubble…More »
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8/11/2010
After hearing some glowing reviews on Bo Laksa King's original location -- a hole-in-the-wall… Read more »
33. Hai Phong Vietnamese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 872-3828
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Telltale signs that you're in a bad Vietnamese restaurant:
- the place is spotlessly clean and lacks gaudy decorations
- the place accepts payment other than CASH
- none of the staff have the slightest hint of a Vietnamese accent
- there isn't a crusty,…More »
34. Come Along Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5R 5H2
(604) 439-1318
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
Finally came back for dim sum - joined the family for weekly dim sum lunch or as I like to call it, 'Grandparents Interrogate/Pressure Johnson About Giving Them A Great-Grandkid Funtime'. But I will not buckle and I will not falter. I'm more…More »
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10/27/2010
Came here with the family for my grandmother's birthday - I was told the approximate intersection… Read more »
35. Honolulu Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L1
(604) 438-8632
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood
Open to 1AM daily and right on Kingsway - this Honolulu is my stop of convenience when I can't be bothered to drive out to Richmond when I'm looking for a late-night snack or some HK cafe loving.
All the mini-set meals are about $6 - $7 during the…More »
36. Mui Garden Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5P 3W5
(604) 324-3665
This is the Fraserview branch of Mui Garden and is very similar to the Main Street location (full review here: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). Except for a few differences:
- it seems to be much busier - came here about 7PM on a weekday and it was…More »
37. Happy King Enterprise - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5M 4P2
(604) 215-3338
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Came here for 'siu yeh'. For the uninitiated: 'siu yeh' is popular in Asia - offering smallish-sized Chinese dishes that goes well with plain congee - usually late night before heading to bed. If you weren't convinced already that Chinese people…More »
38. 4 Brothers Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 255-9789
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Uncle Fatih's was closed on Christmas Eve - so my buddy and I drove up and down the Drive until we stumbled upon 4 Brothers.
We just needed to grab a pizza and luckily we walked in just as a meat-lover's came out of the oven. We didn't want to wait…More »
39. Golden Swan Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V7
(604) 321-6621
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Being my grandpa's favourite dim sum place (well, since he lives close by) and having being extremely visible in the same location for so many years, I am one of the many frequent patrons of Golden Swan. It is by far my most oft-visited dim sum…More »
40. Dai Tung Chinese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C6
(604) 872-2268
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
When I walked in an saw a bevy of 'awards' like 'Voted Best Chinese Food for 200X" from various local publications, I was pretty skeptical. In my experience, when a dim sum joint has these 'prestigious' acclaims, it usually means popular but subpar…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2009
Things I LoveIPAs, Japanese curry, banh mi, pho, cheesecake, xiao long bao, BBQ, roasted duck and pig, zarusoba, wagyu beef, sneakers, hats... lamp... chair.
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