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Late Night Eats in GVRD
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1. Lucy's Eastside Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 568-1550
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I Used To Love L.U.C.Y.
I know it's been a while since I've last come here - but what happened?
Prices has increased (before you call me a miser for crying about $0.50 - $1 increases - restaurant is still pretty new and that represents a good 5 - 10%…More »
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12/25/2010
Alright - a 24 hour diner in East Van? I was ready to love this place.
It didn't disappoint - in my… Read more »
2. Duffin's Donuts
Vancouver, BC V5W 1R7
(604) 325-5544
Categories:
Chinese,
Doughnuts,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Sunset, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I have been driving past Duffin's Donuts for years and thought it was 'just-another-coffee-and-donut shop' ignoring the 'torta subs' signage (I didn't know what that is). It wasn't until I heard they served Vietnamese subs, 24 hours a day, that made…More »
3. Silver Tower Cafe Restaurant
Richmond, BC V6X 3L4
(604) 207-1199
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Silver Tower is the HK cafe that occupies the space once held by Golden Award (one of my favourite haunts/HK cafes). As reflected by the name change, there was definitely a downgrade in quality after the management change (but the waitstaff is still…More »
4. Uncle Fatih's Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
(604) 707-0744
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Pizza slices are $2 a slice now. Boo.
Buying 8 slices costs $16.50... so you pay $0.50 for the box. Although I didn't realize the math at the time.
As I always said, Hawaiian pizza is the king of all pizzas. But they are always sold out, especially…More »
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12/20/2009
I still don't know how to pronounce the name of this place, but it's my favourite ghetto… Read more »
5. E Hwa
Nowadays, izakayas are popping up all over Vancouver eager to hop on the trend. This Korean joint is also subtitled as an 'izakaya' - traditionally, izakayas are Japanese pubs serving up 'good with drinks' tapas. However, having lived in Japan, I…More »
6. Apgujung
Korean restaurant on the Korean portion of Robson with an upstair seating section. There is free parking in the backlot, which is awesome for this part of town and it's open until 2AM.
We ordered the rabokki ("ramen noodles in a hot red pepper sauce…More »
7. Kim Penh Xe Lua Vietnamese and Cambodian Noodle House
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
(604) 877-1157
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Cambodian
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
After some heavy drinking on Granville and one of my drunken cohorts calling for Asian food late at night (and discovering that even the venerable Tsui Hang was closed - as I said, it was *LATE*), one of band of brothers suggested coming here.
Having…More »
8. Copa Café
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2X8
(604) 873-8974
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Been here a couple of times as it's the favourite HK cafe of a few of my family members. Down the street from Gloucester, it's in a convenient location and is open until 1AM. Like its rival, Copa is more 'upscale' than your typical HK cafe with its…More »
9. Wonton Noodle Restaurant - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5L 1T5
(604) 677-8085
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Only having been here late nights after some heavy drinking and seeking to fill an urge for Chinese late night ('da lang'), it may be the alcohol - but the food here seems pretty damned good. Much more authentic than Gourmet Castle up the street and…More »
10. Happy King Enterprise - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5M 4P2
(604) 215-3338
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Came here for 'siu yeh'. For the uninitiated: 'siu yeh' is popular in Asia - offering smallish-sized Chinese dishes that goes well with plain congee - usually late night before heading to bed. If you weren't convinced already that Chinese people…More »
11. Honolulu Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L1
(604) 438-8632
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood
Open to 1AM daily and right on Kingsway - this Honolulu is my stop of convenience when I can't be bothered to drive out to Richmond when I'm looking for a late-night snack or some HK cafe loving.
All the mini-set meals are about $6 - $7 during the…More »
12. Café Gloucester
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 873-3338
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Gloucester seems to be the most popular HK cafe in Vancouver - it has been around for a long time and clearly has made some fans.
Gloucester is relatively pricey for a HK-style cafe (assuming their model inspired places like Copa or iCafe). Portions…More »
13. Gourmet Castle Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5K 5C5
(604) 255-7778
Despite the same name in English - there's new Chinese signage and it's undergone a regime change. It's pretty similar as before - open until 2AM on weekdays and 5AM on weekends so you can get your post-drinking Chinese eats on - but with some…More »
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11/25/2009
Simon R. hit the nail on the head in this review.
Although I do enjoy their spaghetti offerings and I… Read more »
14. 4 Brothers Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 255-9789
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Uncle Fatih's was closed on Christmas Eve - so my buddy and I drove up and down the Drive until we stumbled upon 4 Brothers.
We just needed to grab a pizza and luckily we walked in just as a meat-lover's came out of the oven. We didn't want to wait…More »
15. Denny's
Burnaby, BC V5H 2G4
(604) 434-9016
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
Being unable to turn down a free meal - came to this Denny's for the 'Super Tuesday' event where the original Grand Slam breakfast was free.
I was worried there would be a monstrous line-up and when I got there at about 10AM, the lineup was out the…More »
16. Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant
After finding out my favourite Korean drinkhole down the street, E Hwa, stopped serving alcohol for the night - we stumbled down Robson in search for Korean food and one last drink. Jang Mo Jib (no, I will not abbreviate it out of respect to…More »
17. Hamburger Mary's Diner
Not as good as I remember.
Back in the day, Hamburger Mary's was a frequent stop for my crew and I. Open 20 hours, being downtown and a good alternative to Denny's - it was a good spot to hit after drinking on Granville for some greazy burgers. Hell…More »
18. Gold Train Express
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L1
(604) 433-7577
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood
... when I come back like Jordan, [writing the Two] 4-5...
Alright - I'm a pho-natic. And despite being the closest 24-hour pho joint to my place, I've always avoided Gold Train Express. Maybe it's the neon-lit room. Or maybe it's the fact I think…More »
19. No 9 Restaurant
When I first discovered #9 (many moons ago) - I loved this place. Cheap Chinese restaurant open 24 hours? It was a dream to me. One of my picky friends thought he had the best breakfasts he's ever had here.
However, after a few bad experiences,…More »
20. Nan Chuu Izakaya
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 276-8391
Categories:
Japanese,
Soup,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Had to drop a star for a few reasons.
First of all, menu has been completely revamped - far less skewers of delicious animal offal and 'exotic' items and no more cheap oyster deal. Instead, there's a lot more commonplace stuff like fries, ebimayo and…More »
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5/18/2011
Oh Gyoza King - I think I like you cuz you're like a scrappy underdog to the titan known as Guu.… Read more »
21. Church's Chicken
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V5
(604) 254-6346
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Mmm... fried chicken, fly vixen
Give me heart disease but need you in my kitchen
You a bird but you ain't a ki'
Got wings but you can't fly away from me
Driving in your bucket seats
All the way from Kentucky to fuck with me
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Like…More »
22. Truong Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
(604) 876-9288
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This is a 24 hour pho place - but I think I like it more than Pho Hoa, Kim Penh Xe Luam, or Gold Train Express.
Service is pretty good and they treat their regulars very well. They screwed up my friends' order and profusely apologized and offered to…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceOctober 2009
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