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 1. Richmond Sushi

8388 Capstan Way
Richmond, BC V6X 4A7
(604) 207-7799

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

4.0 star rating
  10/2/2011

Yes - after the reno at this place, I like it better.  The slices of fish were bigger than other places and fresher too.  Quick order delivery (almost instant) and friendly services, the only cons was last order at 2pm and that's mean must arrive by…More »

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 2. Ajitaro Japanese Bistro

4940 No 3 Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 3A5
(604) 273-3838

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

4.0 star rating
  12/27/2011

first time going back in the last two years, food quality has improved and fresher ... services was prompt and good (you have to wave your hands several times to catch their attentions as they speed passed by), the only complaint was the last order…More »

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 3. Good Friends

535 Clarke Road
Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X4
(604) 931-5535

Category: Korean

4.0 star rating
  12/29/2011

4.5 stars - minus half star for slow services, well to be honest, there was only one waitress working the whole floor that hour, so I should not be too picky ,, this place like other reviews said - friendly, good portion, inexpensive, etc; thank…More »

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 4. House of Tofu Soup

4651 Garden City Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 2G8
(604) 284-5620

Categories: Vegetarian, Korean

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

4.0 star rating
  12/2/2011

Good services (friendly and helpful) - limited selection on menu, a bit pricey for the portion .... tasty not that oily, otherwise worth going back - hard to find the entrance.

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 5. QQ Sushi

1640 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J
(604) 568-9018

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  1/8/2012

generous portion, sauce least salty (in fact a little water down but this is very fine  with me - I prefer flavoring rather than "salted") and batter could be lighter/thinner.
It was not oil-contaminated or salty as compared to other Japanese…More »

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 6. Coco Hut Singapore Restaurant

8328 Capstan Way
Richmond, BC V6X 2H6
(604) 270-3368

Category: Singaporean

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

5.0 star rating
  1/15/2012

I hardly rate a restaurant 5 stars but this place deserves 6 if I could add one more.

Following review from a Chinese newspaper, my family came here for lunch today - place is small but look spacious despite many tablets.  Clean, not noisy, friendly…More »

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 7. Shima-Ya Takeout Sushi

5589 Victoria Dr
Vancouver, BC V5P 3W2
(604) 322-4649

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  1/22/2012

Maybe the name "take-out" fooled some would be customers, there are enough seats and tables for about 20 people.

Just had dinner here, my stars go for :
1 authentic Japanese couples and friendly services.
2 sushi rice held itself nicely with good…More »

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 8. Full House Chinese Restaurant

3466 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z
(604) 873-3686

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  1/23/2012

We had dinner here, set menu but we wanted to exchange items, waiter took great care to make sure we know we have to pay extra ,,, when we came home and looked at the ad, it seems we were overcharged $10 - but because my brother did the order and…More »

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 9. Kam Wah Loong Seafood Restaurant

1363 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 255-8927

Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  2/3/2012

instead of going next door, I decided to give this place a try .... yes, the decor was not pleasing - yes, I counted 7 major colours - I wonder who choose those colours.  Yes, packed with seniors because of low prices 2.38 for most dim sum  to 5+ for…More »

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 10. Pho Hoa Restaurant

2257 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T6
(604) 432-6022

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Let's start with a 4 star - I had a take out, so did not really sat down to check if the table was sani clean (why I said this, because this place has not been reno for a long time, a dated 90s look).  Anyway, let's get on with the food. For $8…More »

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 11. Cattle Cafe

3510 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5X4
(604) 638-8990

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Killarney

4.0 star rating
  2/19/2012

aside from the cramped space, the chairs are big and heavy - another ill conceived idea !!!

typical quality - seems other cattle's locations soup base better, but veggie ingredients and quality of beef flank is lot better here. My only complaint is…More »

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 12. Wang's Taiwan Beef Noodle House

3250 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W4
(604) 872-3618

Category: Taiwanese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  2/20/2012

Bare looking, bit dirty.  Very oily soup and minced pork rice ($3.50).  deep fried pork chop's batter was crisp (I as usual peeled th batter off, but did try small portion for its taste).  Minus another point for poor and slow services from the…More »

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 13. Woo Lee Jip Korean Restaurant

3490 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L7
(604) 451-5177

Category: Korean

Neighbourhood: Killarney

4.0 star rating
  4/3/2012

came upon this place for lunch, yes the lady was the sole worker (chef - waiter - "jane-of-all-trade" .... few items less than $10 - few considered more ..... yes she said she cooked the food authentic  Korean style especially her soup.  Each soup…More »

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 14. Malay Curry House

3608 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5M2
(604) 438-4288

Categories: Chinese, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Killarney

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2012

reasonable price and quality - we had Hainanese chicken (tender, juicy, boneless) with choice of 4 combo of sauces, curry chicken with indian pancake (curry was good but pancake was not), and Malaysian style soup noodle which was not bad just a bit…More »

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 15. Pho Ten

11080 No 5 Rd
Richmond, BC V7A 4E7
(604) 441-9699

Category: Vietnamese

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

Overall - price, quality, quantity and services - the broth is a half star.

We ordered #9 10 and 11. When the first bowl arrived, the waitress said 11 then we were a bit puzzled for a moment who that bowl for, then the waitress said "they are all the…More »

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 16. Saffron Indian Cuisine

4300 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8
(604) 436-5000

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

Loss a star in service.   Water not replenished, dirty plates not cleared often. Well a friendly thank you from the owners when paying the bill would be nice - an oversighted perhaps.

have not changed much in a year since I was there for lunch buffet,…More »

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 17. Charlie's Chocolate Factory

3746 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G4
(604) 437-8221
4.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

did not buy a piece to try out, so no comment on freshness but had a sample truffle and it was OK bit too sweet.  Met Mr Charlie in his full attire, he was friendly as well as his staff.  yes got some diabetic candy (sorbital) in choices of gummy,…More »

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 18. Chocolate Arts

1620 W 3rd Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1K2
(604) 739-0475

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

shared an ice cream bar $4+, taste very good and fresh - not too sweet overall. Not chocolate fan, so no review on them.  Unless you are looking for it, you would not know this a retail store quietly waiting for you ....

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 19. Li Garden Seafood Restaurant

5822 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P
(604) 325-0783

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Fraserview

4.0 star rating
  5/1/2012

had a dim sum take-out instead of dining in, brought my own reusable plastic container and the kitchen staff nicely puts my two orders of pork and shrimp dumplings in .... taste good (slight salt) and reasonable size.

Best to call ahead otherwise…More »

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 20. Takeya Sushi

8671 No 1 Road, Suite 17
Richmond, BC V7C 1V1
(604) 448-5587

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  5/6/2012

following other yelper's taste buds, I entered this place with pretty high expectation .... at close to 12 noon Sunday, the place was almost full - but the waitress quickly came up with the last half table for two of us and seeing a senior, she…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

September 2011

Things I Love

all sort except salty or oily