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when i'm not trying new places, i've now lived in vancouver long enough to have my go-to favorites.

 1. Guu With Garlic

1698 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 685-8678

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  5/4/2009

ok i'll keep this short and sweet, since everyone's already done a convincing job singing Guu's praises.

i've been here so many times and all i can say is:

~any drinks with Ramune (carbonated Guu soda) and fresh fruit.  Mmmm.
~TUNA TATAKI!
~kimchi udon
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 2. Zero One Sushi

559 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5
(604) 605-1625

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/4/2009

fantastic japanese-owned and run sushi place.  this is my go-to sushi place (well, i'm also partial to urban sushi on dunsmuir).

i've pre-ordered online for lunch, many times.  always punctual and ready to pick up as specified.  ordering ahead is…More »

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 3. Nuba Restaurant

207 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  4/29/2009

What can i say that hasn't already been said?  Fresh food, great prices (i love when prices shown reflect "tax incl.") and great vibe.

Not for the faint of heart, it's on the cusp of that 'sketchy' fringe of downtown.  But really, no biggie.  Just…More »

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 4. Hai Phong Vietnamese Restaurant

1242 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 872-3828

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2010

i second Marc D., this is one of the best Vietnamese joints in town!  (well, in my universe. ;)

Beyond the excellent pho, crepes, and spring rolls, they have wonderful hotpot, braised pork, sliced duck salad, and (not that i've been able to try, just…More »

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 5. Liberty Bakery

3699 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N6
(604) 709-9999

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/11/2009

this bakery is across the street from one of my fav. sushi places in vancouver - zipang.  coincidence? perhaps.  the magic of eating on south main? i think perhaps, yes. ::grin::

in one word: potato.  a friend told me about it, and simply said, 'just…More »

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 6. Phnom Penh

244 E Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7
(604) 682-5777

Category: Cambodian

Neighbourhood: Strathcona

4.0 star rating
  4/6/2009

Om nom nom.  After combing through the local review sites and Chowhound "Best of" lists for Vancouver, Phnom Penh came up as an across the board favorite find.  It definitely deserves much of the praise that it has garnered, especially for the butter…More »

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 7. Kam Gok Yuen

142 E Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 683-3822

Categories: Chinese, Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  9/11/2010

confession: i've only ever had the bbq pork here.  it is fantastic.  char siu here is delicious and addicting.

like today, i meant only to stop into a nearby bank for a quick withdrawal.  somehow, i found myself at KGY, ordering some bbq pork to go.  …More »

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