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1. Bowl Of Stars - CLOSED
* Continues to impress *
I still absolutely love the Xinjiang spicy lamb soup here.
I've returned many times, but finally took some photos of the soup. Here it one: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
The broth is still rich and complex with a nice blend of…More »
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9/12/2010
* Xinjiang spicy lamb soup *
I've been meaning to try this place out. I'm glad I finally did!
I had… Read more »
2. Vancouver Public Library
* Relief! *
Ok, I'm going to complain about the weather. It is HOOOOTTTTTT!!!! Yes, I know 33 degrees (about 91 F) doesn't sound hot to someone in Arizona. But for us heat wimps in Vancouver where there is a very VERY limited supply of AC it is…More »
3. Milwaukee Market Creamery - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W5
(778) 989-0580
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* The Japadog of Frozen Desserts *
So Japadog became a Vancouver craze by introducing Japanese flavours to the common hot dog: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
Milwaukee Market Creamery seems to be going the same route by fusing Filipino flavours with a…More »
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6/11/2009
* Fusion custard?!?!?! Milwaukee or Manila? *
They have started to really work through the opening… Read more »
4. Free Geek Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 879-4335
Categories:
IT Services & Computer Repair,
Community Service/Non-Profit,
Computers,
Tutoring Centres
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Ok, I confess. I'm a closet geek. Well, maybe not so closeted. I love techie things (except Microsoft). I also love good causes (probably why I don't like Microsoft). Free Geek is both.
This Vancouver chapter of the international Free Geek…More »
5. Peaceful Restaurant
Visited again. Still really like that cumin beef in sesame flat bread. I tried the beef rolls that come highly recommended, but found them overly greasy and with too much hoisin sauce. I'll stick to the cumin beef in sesame flat bread for my…More »
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11/6/2008
Interesting variety of Chinese handmade noodles. The broths are extremely tasty, and some of the… Read more »
6. Panaderia Latina Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5R 4G6
(604) 439-1414
Categories:
Bakeries,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
* Chilean bakery, sandwiches, and grocery *
I'm a big fan of this place. It is primarily a bakery, but also offers sandwiches and has a small grocery section offering Latin products. The operators are Chilean, and they offer Chilean sandwiches as…More »
7. Marulilu Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 568-4211
Categories:
Japanese,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
* Okonomiyaki too! *
This pleasant little cafe really still feels like it could be near a train station in Japan (and it is right across the street from the Canada Line conveniently).
Today I had the okonomiyaki. They make it fresh after you order…More »
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2/5/2010 First to Review
* A Japanese run cafe very similar to what you find in Japan *
This spot could easily be near a train… Read more »
8. Aberdeen Centre
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 270-1234
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
This is a modern Asian mall with a heavy Chinese focus. The food court has a nice variety of Asian cuisines (with a heavy Chinese focus). There are several sit-down dining establishments, a produce store, mobile phone shops selling imported models,…More »
9. Tim's Dessert House - CLOSED
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 821-1848
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Hong Kong style bubble waffles and phoenix rolls. Located in the food court, they prepare the bubble waffles fresh when you order them so they are very hot delicious quick snack!
These are a much better option than the other featured dessert in the…More »
10. Dash
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
(604) 681-8212
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Taiwanese cafe in Yaletown *
While the Greater Vancouver area has a lot of really good Taiwanese options, there aren't so many on the downtown peninsula. So this comes as a welcome addition to Yaletown.
I popped in for a quick bite and got the…More »
11. Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 295-9357
Category:
Taiwanese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
* Silent service *
Have you ever been a restaurant where the staff doesn't speak? I was greeted by the hostess with a hand gesture, and she ushered me to a table without a word.
On the table there was a menu, and a paper version of the same with…More »
12. Leung Kee
Richmond, BC V6X
(604) 295-8212
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Located in the food court of the Aberdeen Centre this Hong Kong counter provides quick and tasty bites. You can figure out which counter is theirs in the food court based on the long line. Try the beef flat noodles. The beef is tender and the…More »
13. Wo Fung Dessert
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 233-1132
Categories:
Chinese,
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
One thing to order here: the fried chicken wings. Really their specialty. Be careful not to burn the roof of your mouth as you bite into them - they are HOT!
14. Brown Dog Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1
(604) 221-4340
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
* You are sitting at table number crab *
This little cafe has a bit of character that pops out with the little touches.
The decor is a bit eclectic inside, with some dog statues and photos.
After ordering, instead of giving a number to put on my table,…More »
15. Granville Toyota
Vancouver, BC V6M 1X7
(604) 263-2711
Categories:
Auto Repair,
Car Dealers
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy
* Stereotypes *
So what are your stereotypes of auto shops?
This service centre for the dealership might break them!
While in the waiting room I overheard two mechanics having a heated debate about the difference between politicians' ethical…More »
16. Wicked Café - CLOSED
* Free entertainment *
Had an hour to kill before an appointment and popped in for a cup of tea and some free wifi.
What greeted me was quite the assortment of interesting characters sitting at the tables around me:
Table 1 - Two twenty something guys…More »
17. Gi Gelato & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 682-7865
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Tucked away from the bulk of the Granville Island crowds, this Japanese run gelato cafe offers a small selection of housemade gelato. The flavours change regularly, but when available their rum raisin is one of my favourites. I'm surprised they…More »
18. Jetside Bar
Picture this: Massive storm, many flights delayed.
So delayed that they aren't letting you check in and clear through security until you have a confirmed flight - so no access to the airline lounges which are all after security.
Add a bunch of…More »
19. Anatolia's Gate Restaurant
* The Turkish breads are still the highlight *
I love the various fresh Turkish breads they bake after you order here. They are really the highlight of the menu for me.
On my latest meal I ordered the chicken shish platter. The meal started off…More »
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7/29/2009
* Amazingly good fresh baked Turkish pide *
Ordered the lamb shish which was served on top of a fresh… Read more »
20. Liu's Taiwanese Restaurant
Richmond, BC V6X 4A7
(604) 214-0366
Category:
Taiwanese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
* Home of the three legged Taiwanese chicken *
This Taiwanese hole-in-the-wall continues to excel at its house specialty of Taiwanese style fried chicken. They recently renovated, but the food is the same thankfully!
They serve you three huge fried…More »
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11/11/2009 First to Review
* Taiwanese fried chicken specialist *
This is a very solid hole-in-the-wall Taiwanese spot. Their… Read more »
21. Bowen Island Library
* Need a comfortable seat and free Wifi? This is your spot. *
Ok, so after a long day of hiking and exploring I just needed to check Yelp and see what everyone was recommending before grabbing dinner. Free Wifi at the library to the rescue!
This is…More »
22. Dulcinea Chocolate Café - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G
(604) 689-2699
* Bad pun - but factual *
Ok, I gave Dulcinea another "shot" (pun intended on multiple levels) by getting the 1528 shot again. Once again it just wasn't as good as it had been originally - not as intense and not warm enough.
I'll have to re-visit…More »
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12/13/2008
Uh-oh. Gonna ding a star on Dulcinea after getting a 1528 shot today. It somehow just wasn't their… Read more »
23. La Belle Patate
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
(604) 569-1215
* Poutine specialist *
I have found a very good reason that Canada needs its publicly funded health care system. AYCE Poutine. What a concept.
This spot specializes in poutine offering a wide variety from the traditional classic of fries, gravy,…More »
24. Steeve Raye Pastry - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R2
(604) 733-2213
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
* Promising pastry, but needs fine tuning *
This spot seems quite promising. I came looking for their fresh baked croissants, but unfortunately they didn't have any (guess they are popular).
I settled instead for a brioche au sucre. The top was…More »
25. Harambe Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3
(604) 216-1060
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
* Decent Ethiopian *
I had been hearing this was the place to go for Ethiopian/Eritrean food in town. I kept meaning to check it out and finally got to have lunch there.
I took the Chef's Choice sampler which included a variety of meats and veggie…More »
26. Moon Star Bistro Cafe
Burnaby, BC V5J 1C6
(604) 568-1600
* Turkish cafe *
This little cafe was a welcome surprise. They offer a small selection of freshly baked Turkish items such as baklava, and böreks.
I had the beef börek for lunch, which was served with a side of a nice thick Turkish yogurt. The…More »
27. Lions Bay General Store and Cafe
Beautiful view of Howe sound (4 stars)
Sandwiches on par with what your childhood friend's mother made when she wasn't expecting company yet had to feed you (2 stars)
Average: 3 stars. Return? Maybe park in the lot and look at the view, and then…More »
28. Panz Veggie Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W7
(604) 266-3637
* That's it *
Ok, I was really disappointed when I last visited back in June 2010. It was so sad that what had been a really great new spot had gone downhill. At the time I figured they must have lost their chef, and decided to not return for a…More »
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6/21/2010
* Oy *
I am saddened by what has happened here based upon my most recent visit.
Everything was… Read more »
29. Blenz Coffee
* Training is SO important! *
Of the chain coffee houses, Blenz is my favourite. (Yes, it is a worldwide chain but it started in downtown Vancouver at least!)
Their hot chocolates are a superb winter treat made by melting real chocolate discs.…More »
30. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
As airline lounges go, Air Canada's always leave me with the impression that they could have done a bit more (so I guess you could say they are consistent with Air Canada's in-flight offerings as well!). The ones at YVR are no exception. My…More »
31. Strawberry Cones
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 295-6693
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
* Promises Japanese Pizza - delivers fairly typical food court style pizza *
Been meaning to give this spot a try just to see what they consider to be Japanese pizza.
I figured if they have been serving pizza since 1983 in Japan they must be doing…More »
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