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Japanese Food. What it Means to Me.
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1. Guu Garden
Wasn't as good as the first. Isn't that how it goes sometimes? Tonight I wanted to be able to chat without raising my voice but we were here for the food and so I had to deal with a decibel rating that was distracting.
With fellow foodie we ordered…More »
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10/9/2010
In comparison to all the other meals this week, this one gets a 5. Yeah, I know there are some of… Read more »
2. Maruchu Japanese B.B.Q. Dining
Richmond, BC V6X 4E8
(604) 214-3770
Categories:
Japanese,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Maruchu has been around for a few years now. It's a small restaurant that serves Japanese BBQ style food. Similar to Korean BBQ but with a Japanese twist.
Good quality flavourful meats.
The Pork Belly with Sancho pepper is a favourite.
Soups that are…More »
3. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
What can I say. Hot dogs are part of my favourite food groups.
Japanese style and flair just makes it more better.
And can you believe it? It's actually run by Japanese!!!
It is an inspiration for all hot dog lovers.
Better than the Coney Island Dogs…More »
4. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7
(604) 809-4333
My check-in here at that time wasn't so positive, but after coming here amidst the ever continuing hype. I have to say that it is still good, even "gooder" and still, almost the bestest, but not so much anymore.
Oh oh. why?
I had the hot dog with…More »
5. Kingyo
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 608-1677
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
Still number 1 after all these years!
I hate to admit this, but I waited too long to finish my review of this place.
So I'm just going to have to say.
If you like Izakaya style food, you've got to try this place.
I'm still giving it a 5 star cause the…More »
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7/15/2009
Can you believe it? They were rated the top place to eat in Canada a few years back. Yes I can… Read more »
6. GMen Ramen Shop - CLOSED
GMen is now closed but the staff and the GMen flavour is now located in Nan Chuu!! http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
So if you still love all that is GMen, head on over to Nan Chuu for their famous ramen and side dishes.
At the moment the hours are the same…More »
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7/29/2011
GMen Ramen will be opening soon!
but not as GMen. I hear they are taking over another G King… Read more »
7. 29th Ave Cafe
Burnaby, BC V5R 2N3
(604) 558-2271
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
The Famous Yoshokuya from Denman street has reopened and is now called 29th Ave Cafe. Now located outside of the downtown core with ample free parking and the same great menu that it always was. For those who were fans of Yoshokuya, well, there's a…More »
8. Zipang Sushi
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 708-1667
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Where to start eh?
So todays topic is Sushi eh?
Yeah, no way. we went to Zipang eh, and uh recognized the dude behind the counter eh. Whoa Dude! It was that guy from the Richmond night market who introduced everyone to Takoyaki!
No way! Yes indeed…More »
9. Japa Dog
My review is about three months too late, but at least, I'm finaly writing about it. I am a fan of the Japadog and a devoted follower.
I have a friend who works there and she suggested we try this location. Since I'm no longer in Vancouver, we made…More »
10. Izumi-Ya Japanese Marketplace
Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
(604) 303-1171
Categories:
Caterers,
Grocery,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Izumiya is growing and it's great news!
The addition of La Chocolaterie and more and more stuff from Japan and local communities.
Japanese style and imported meats from Nikuya and Sugiyama.
Fresh Veggies
Instant ramen and bottles of sauces.
Fresh food…More »
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11/29/2009
I've been coming here since they first opened up, which at that time was near my office. A quick… Read more »
11. Zakkushi Charcoal Grill
The Boy.
I wanted to show him something different and something cool. A trendy place to eat that he would like. When we got here, he told me he had already been here. Ehhhh??? really?
Did you check out the cool bathrooms Boy?
No.
Well, then you…More »
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10/23/2009
Although this is not really an Izakaya, it does seem to fit the profile. I've always been a fan of… Read more »
12. Motomachi Shokudo
You don't want fatty pork broth in your ramen? Want something lighter and don't want to go all the way to Richmond for it? Try this place if you're downtown on Denman street.
As Crystal wrote in her review below, there's not really much more to…More »
13. Cafe de l'Orangerie
Vancouver, BC V6P 5A1
(604) 266-0066
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Marpole
God, I wonder how many reviews and check-ins I have here. Not nearly as much as I should have. It's just so hard to keep up with Sachi san on this one!
Brought the kids here for a quick lunch with brother Jay (who still hasn't written his review…More »
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1/14/2012
I have to give Yamato san 4.5 stars for todays lunch. This place, I once thought of as a hidden… Read more »
14. Sanpachi Japanese Noodle & Bar
This place has definately had it's ups and downs. If you happen to be reading reviews about this place for the first time. Read with an open mind. I read a review which seemed the writer was trying to be more witty at the expense of the…More »
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12/6/2010
They have Vegetarian options
They have Spicy ramen
but they have what brought the best memories of… Read more »
15. La Chocolaterie
Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
(604) 214-6607
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Yes, I had to indulge again in this sinful of sinfully sweetness. It was their chocolates that beckoned me back. Their sugar free substitute dark chocolates.
This time I bought 3 (pretty pricey) bars to bring home to make hot chocolate.
I haven't had…More »
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1/3/2011
How could I forget this place? Well, better late than never to review!
One of the few places that… Read more »
16. Fujiya Japanese Foods
Vancouver, BC V5L 3J8
(604) 251-3711
I've found some imported Japanese soda's and bottled teas that have no sugar.
Be sure to read the labels carefully. Japanese foods have lots of sugars in them.
Try to come here on December 31'st and you'll see the mayhem that strikes when everyone is…More »
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3/12/2011
Fujiya, staple store for all things Japanese.
Today's trip was for vegetable sushi.
I always end up… Read more »
17. Beard Papa's
Richmond, BC V6J 4J7
(604) 295-8193
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
This review is based on two parts. When it first opened up and I wasn't stricken with diabetes (Yay!) and when recently I tried (sadly) just a sampling to quench my hungry mind that was sending signals, telling me I needed to have a nibble that…More »
18. Suika
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6
(604) 730-1678
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
So It was no surprise that what was expected of Suika, was no surprise.
I have nothing exclamatory to say and nothing imflamatory to write either.
It was about as good as it can get and that's a great thing.
If Suika were here 10 years ago and I had…More »
19. Hotay Udon Bowl Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 568-6300
Categories:
Japanese,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: West End
A little take out joint attached to the Robson Street market.
You can order Udon noodle soups, Udon noodle salads, Donburi rice bowls and Vegetarian options too!
Owned and run by an elderly Japanese couple, peddling the chewy Udon noodles instead of…More »
20. Nikuya Meats
One of the best Japanese meat companies around. All cuts prepared by Japanese butchers the way it is done in Japan.
From Canadian grade A's to American Kobe (Wagyu) and all the way up to the Japanese Wagyu. The real stuff, buttery soft and…More »
21. Shizen Ya
Vancouver, BC V6H
(604) 569-3721
Categories:
Japanese,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Quinoa Inari. whole wheat tempura, organic tofu steaks, tofu cookies, veggie sushi, Japanese styled salads, Ocean wise fish, spinach curry with brown rice. This is modern Japanese food on the verge of being macrobiotic. It's health consciousness…More »
22. Shizen Ya
OMG! This place rocks the brown rice like no other. Well except the other Shizen ya.
It's only "Natural" to think that there could be no other place better. And there isn't, but there is an equal.
Yes. Mmmmmm There is another. (in a Yoda like…More »
23. Zero One Sushi
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5
(604) 605-1625
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Brown rice sushi options?
Ok for me.
Nuff said.
Kaz and his crazy group of "real" sushi guru's know how to listen and understand their customers.
BAM!!! 5 stars
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2/24/2012
If I were lucky enough to have multiple O's, then this would best decribe my meal at Zero One… Read more »
24. Kiwami Japanese Restaurant
Richmond, BC V7E 3B6
(604) 284-5253
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Kiwami, meaning professional is a sushi restaurant that holds about 22 seats.
Small, simple and an airy feeling. The food is simple and elegant and the menu is the same.
We had a number of dishes to sample and the sushi is as good as the owners…More »
25. Izumi-Tei
Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
(604) 303-1171
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Came back again! Brought some co-workers with me all of them who love food and one vegetarian. For the Vegetarian, she was happy that there was a good assortment of food that she could eat. All were surprised about the variety and the freshness…More »
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5/3/2012 First to Review
Came by to do our regular shopping and noticed this new place that opened up inside the Izumi-ya… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Larry L.
Great places come and gone. (1)Places that I would repeatedly go to that were good, but are sadly no more. |
You call this Italian? (5)Places that serve Italian inspired food.So...Is it Italian or is it Ispirando! Mostly this list is about Japanese or Asian influenced Italian food. When I tried Italian food in Japan it was quite different from what my friends from Italiy would make andit lead me to this. Fusion. |
Steveston Village (40)I still have to work on this list, but it's growing.Lots of stuff to do in Steveston Village. When it's sunny outside there's even more to do. During the spring and summer, every second sunday, there is the Farmers market as well. |
Mojofoodies -Chinatown (22)We're going downtown to Chinatown!My list of places and things in and around the Chinatown area. Places that have been here for years and still running business and places I've newly discovered. It was an area I grew up in and remember fondly. It is a place I return to for those memories and to create new ones. |
Cantonese Food (4)Cantonese Food, probably one of the first Chinese cuisines to come to Canada. This is a list of places that I've eaten at in Vancouver that serves Cantonese style food. |
FAST AND FURIOUS FOOD (48)Fast food and drive ins, or drive throughs or dive ins. |
Happy Hour for your Car. (21)Want to pamper your car? Like to race or rally your car in competition but don't know where to start? Want to make you're new purchase look unique, cool and sleek and sexy?Below is a growing list that i'll be working on for those who love all things automobiles. Stay tuned for updates! |
Places with Potential (6)This is a list of places that have all the right stuff, but on the night or day I came, it was probably not their best day.So if you come here, please cheer them on. I know they can do better and I'm sure you will give them glowing reviews. Everybody has a bad day now and then. So this list is to prove that they know they can do it great all the time. |
The Underdog List for April 2012 (4)Here is a list of reviews that i will be doing in the month of April that have 10 or less reviews at the time of review.Unfotunately I couldn't use them for the Underdog April event listing, but this should help those Underdogs out there! |
Where to go after a Yelp event? (15)This list will grow for sure.A list of places we've been to after a Yelp event wether it was a CMYE, Elite or a UYE event. Usually something that was open later, easy to get in, no reservation needed. and was fun. |
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