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 1. Gudrun

3500 Moncton St
Steveston, BC V7E 3A2
(604) 272-1991

Categories: Wine Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Steveston

4.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

Charcuterie. Fromagerie. It's all good to me!

Hidden among a host of tourist traps in Steveston, Gudrun provides diners with a sampling of some amazing local cheeses and cured meats, while offering excellent wine pairings.

On a beautiful summer…More »

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 2. Shanghai River

7831 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6X 4J4
(604) 233-8885

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

5.0 star rating
  11/15/2010

On this occasion, we tantalized our taste buds with the Xiao Long Bao, jelly fish, the veggie roll, smoked duck, and the spicy beef noodle soup. Everything was delicious.

The service was good and the staff was very courteous. I actually appreciated…More »

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 3. Hapa Izakaya

1479 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C1
(604) 689-4272

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/19/2010

They continue to impress me. All the servers are wonderfully helpful and delightful.

I continue to make Hapa Izakaya on Robson my personal "Cheers".

They've changed some menu items by taking away a few of my favourites, however they have replaced them…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/18/2009

    Hapa Izakaya has grown to be one of my favourite spots for food in Vancouver. The owner, Justin, has… Read more »

 4. Sushi California

501A North Rd
Burnaby, BC V3J
(604) 931-8284

Category: Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/20/2010

Bought some takeout yesterday... Got the Spicy Tuna Sashimi Don and an Assorted Deluxe Sashimi.

The Spicy Tuna Sashimi is like crack. Seriously. It's curiously awesome.

The Assorted Sashimi was quite good as well. It had three pieces of all things…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/18/2009 First to Review

    So many great things to say about this smallish sushi joint. From the servers to the sushi chefs,… Read more »

 5. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant

1535 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 669-9030

Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2010

I've gone here on several occasions now and have always had very pleasant service and super knowledgeable staff.

Try to get a seat on the edge of the patio during the warmer months or indoors by the window during the colder months for a very great…More »

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 6. Guu With Garlic

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

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/22/2010

Guu continues to be guu'd after all these years.

I'm a big fan of izakayas known for small dishes meant for sharing. The more people you bring, the more different dishes you can sample. On this trip, I brought my mom and my sister and they both…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/18/2009

    I'm always on the fence about going here. On one hand, the food is phenomenal. The other, the waits… Read more »

 7. Anton's Pasta Bar

4260 Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J6
(604) 299-6636

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights

5.0 star rating
  9/2/2010 ROTD 2/23/2011

Two of my co-workers and I brought our boss here today and before we arrived, we told our boss that if he could finish his meal that he would get a pen. He patted his stomach like it was going to be child's play for him and seemed ready for the…More »

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 8. Pho Maxima

822 20 St
New Westminster, BC V3M 4W8

Category: Vietnamese

4.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

A true pho connoisseur knows that the broth is the key to a good pho. Following in a close second in the texture of the noodle. Pho Maxima makes an excellent broth with a nice aroma of star anise and cinnamon.

I was introduced to this spot by a friend…More »

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 9. Bubble World

3B-555 North Road
Coquitlam, BC V3J 1N8
(604) 931-8788

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  8/11/2009

In the BBT world, proximity to your competition is definitely worth consideration. In the case of Bubble World, I can not think of a rival tea house anywhere near it which makes it the go-to spot in the Lougheed area.

This is not to say that ig…More »

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 10. Kirin Seafood Restaurant

555 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
(604) 879-8038

Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  2/8/2009

Delicious from first to last bite, Kirin provides you with amazing cuisine that has set a standard in the traditional asian seafood dining industry.

This location is just outside the downtown skyline and across from City Hall making it a great place…More »

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