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1. Wang's Shanghai Cuisine - CLOSED
I want to thank Claudia L. for suggesting this spot. I had been to Crystal Mall many times, and with the excellent selection available there just had never gotten to try Wang's. Wang's really does have some of the best xiao long bao (Shanghai soup…More »
2. Kam Do Restaurant & Bakery
Richmond, BC V6X 3W5
(604) 231-9216
* Not just for wife cakes *
Ok, I'm not sure why I've never sat down to eat here before. I've always just darted in, purchased the wife cakes, and darted out.
Glad I finally sat down for lunch.
Let me start off by saying - Holy ridiculously random…More »
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2/22/2009
Tried the wife cakes tonight. Thank you for the tip to go here, everyone! Tried the red bean and… Read more »
3. Tsim Chai Noodle Restaurant
Richmond, BC V6X 1A7
(604) 273-6288
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Ok, couldn't stay away for long and returned today for lunch. We sampled 3 new dishes today:
Wonton in chili oil: If McDonalds made wontons these would be the super size. Oh wait, no, they tasted really good too. Scratch the Mickey D's reference.…More »
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1/7/2009
I love places like this - where you can get food identical to what you find in HK without having to… Read more »
4. The Home Grow-in Grocer - CLOSED
* Like a farmer's market in a permanent location *
This place is a true gem. You would never expect to find a business in this location - in the middle of a purely residential neighbourhood. But apparently they are grandfathered in from a LONG LONG…More »
5. Tibisti Foods & Grill
Vancouver, BC V5P 3Y8
(604) 737-1000
Categories:
Halal,
Grocery,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
* Caveman grunt revisited *
Clearly the weather lately has put me into a caveman meat mood.....Latest installment......
Um....Lamb.....Lamb.....
Mirqas juicy.....
Click click.....http://www.yelp.ca/b iz_photos/o4Z_OBJtwBfMv03ElF7J…More »
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2/11/2011
* Addictive *
Clearly this place has addictive qualities as I went back for lunch again!
Today I… Read more »
6. Mirch Masala Indian Cuisine
* It is all about the spicing *
For me Indian food is all about the spices. A good blend of fresh spices can make or break a dish.
This place make their own specially ground spice blends, and it shows in the complex flavour profiles in their dishes.…More »
7. Revolver
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 558-4444
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
* Serious cafe *
These folks are serious about their coffee. Combine that with a nice "non-sterile non-glass tower non-Starsucks non-generic" kind of feel and this cafe is a winner.
I had an espresso, and was given the choice of two types of beans.…More »
8. Happy Day
* Continues to impress *
I've been back several times since my initial review. This spot continues to deliver a very high quality of food overall.
The Korean style fried chicken is amazingly good. They offer a "combo" where you get half with sauce…More »
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10/16/2009
* Dracula's nightmare! *
A very friendly waitress sat me at a booth, gave me a menu and hot tea and… Read more »
9. Hitoe Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N6
(778) 371-4619
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
* Casual Japanese spot *
Thank you Jacqueline T. for encouraging me to try out this casual Japanese restaurant in the quieter part of 4th. I've passed by many times without blinking an eye, and am happy to have finally gone in.
I ordered the sushi…More »
10. City Temple of Shanghai - CLOSED
* I'm like Pavlov's dogs when it comes to XLB! *
Ok, so I read a positive review of xiao long bao by Claudia and I don't think. I just react by heading straight over to try them out!
This little hole in the wall has really friendly service. The…More »
11. Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodle House
* Definitely one of the better Taiwanese beef noodle places *
Thank you to Ken K. (http://www.yelp.com/us...) for suggesting this spot after his careful reading of Chinese language websites in the Vancouver area. Good tip, Ken!
Sometimes crowds…More »
12. City 1 Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2E2
(604) 569-1199
Categories:
Malaysian,
Singaporean
Neighbourhood: South Cambie
* Looks can be deceiving *
This little restaurant in an unlikely setting in a Safeway anchored strip mall is serving up some excellent Hainanese chicken. You wouldn't expect it from looking at the location outside.
They started off with a clear soup…More »
13. The One Restaurant
* Really solid Taiwanese *
Thanks to Janice F's recommendation I have been meaning to check this spot out. Glad I finally did.
The Taiwanese chicken nuggets were presented nicely with some fried basil - nice touch. The chicken itself was very moist…More »
14. Sandwich Plus
* Great sandwich filling, blah bread! *
Ok, thank you to the other Yelpers that turned me on to this place.
Had the combo which included a nice housemade turkey vegetable soup - made with freshly roasted turkey and nice chunky veggies. It was well…More »
15. Trilussa Pizza and Pane
* Nice new casual Italian offering *
Located in the old Reentry Espresso location, this new spot is a welcome addition to the area.
Their owner and chef is from Rome, and makes the long "tell me how much you want me to slice off" type of pizza. They…More »
16. Kam Mun Bakery Ltd
* Egg tart quest continues *
After 2 failed attempts (1 month holiday, and other random closure) at trying this spot that Claudia L. recommended, I finally got to try it. It is good overall. But not amazing.
The crust of the egg tart was flakier…More »
17. Travel CUTS
Greater Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
(604) 822-2426
Categories:
Travel Services,
Education
Neighbourhood: UBC
* Great for European rail tickets *
It is quite difficult to find a good travel agent that knows the European rail system well. On the helpful recommendation of some fellow Yelpers, I tried out this location of Travel Cuts. (One of their other…More »
18. Slingers Mobile Food
* Veal Parmigiana truck *
I ordered the veal parmigiana sandwich and I really liked it.
Service was very friendly, and efficient.
After taking my order they fresh fried the veal cutlet for the sandwich. It was lightly breaded and fried perfectly.…More »
19. El Comal
* Thanks, Peter! *
Ok, Peter S. reviewed this spot and I had to run right over to check it out.
Basically they are a tortilla maker that also has a small lunch counter with a few tables.
I ordered a taco plate to sample the tortillas in their purest…More »
20. Sweet Chili Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V8
(778) 371-8092
Category:
Indonesian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
* Welcome home *
The owner is really welcoming here and very chatty. She really makes you feel at home.
When you walk through to the back to use the washroom the kitchen kind of looks like a home kitchen as well! Most of the appliances are the home…More »
21. Save On Meats
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-3568
* Good burger, the rest meh *
Recently I reviewed a Peruvian place in a car wash, and a cantina in a yoga studio. This is a dual purpose spot that perhaps makes a bit more sense - a diner in a butcher shop.
The butcher shop and diner have separate…More »
22. Shiro
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V9
(604) 874-0027
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
* Good neighbourhood Japanese restaurant *
I finally made it over to the Cambie Village to try out Shiro, which came highly recommended from several people.
I got the lunch box G, as recommended. It includes a LOT of food:
Overall the sushi and…More »
23. Che Baba Cantina
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5
(604) 558-1518
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Yoga,
French
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
* Skinny cantina *
Not a likely combination - except perhaps in Vancouver. This is half yoga studio, half cantina with an open kitchen.
Thankfully they keep the yoga and cantina with separate entrances so the cantina just feels like a cafe with lots…More »
24. Salvatore's La Spaghetteria
* Brings back memories *
Ok, this place reminds me of some places I used to go in New York as a kid. I don't know how long it has been around, but quite possibly it is the same vintage.
Some rules to enjoy it here:
1) Don't expect fancy modern Italian…More »
25. Osa Tako Hero
Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8
Categories:
Japanese,
Food Stands,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Videogame takoyaki *
Ok, their whole menu is just a bit too cutesy for me with the videogame theme. Toppings are called, "power ups" - oh puhleze. Wait did I just lose a life for saying that?!?!?!?!
The young guy running the cart seems very…More »
26. Inn Cogneato
Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC V7T 1B7
(604) 925-0201
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
* Persian diner *
Following on my semi-recent reviews of a Peruvian cafe in a car wash, a cantina in a yoga studio, a diner in a butcher shop, and a cyclist hangout cafe, here is another "fusion" place. A diner with a Persian food section of the…More »
27. Soho Road Naan Tikka
Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
(778) 558-7272
Categories:
Street Vendors,
Indian
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Street Tandoori *
Thanks to Kari C's consistent raving about this cart I tracked it down after 2 failed attempts to find it.
They were just opening for the day and heating up their mini-tandoori oven they have in the cart. Yes, a tandoori oven in a…More »
28. The Deli - Family Gourmet
Vancouver, BC V6E 3P1
(604) 605-3354
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* All about the toppings *
This little deli offers custom made sandwiches from a wide variety of toppings. In fact it is such a wide variety that the primary protein got a little bit lost in the shuffle. But perhaps that is my ordering. In any…More »
29. TacoFino
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(778) 870-6436
Categories:
Mexican,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Two tacos for $10, and you can't even give a full lime wedge?!?!?! *
This truck (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) has been getting a lot of positive reviews, so I had to check it out myself.
My impressions?
1) Severely overpriced. $5.50 for a flank…More »
30. Vancouver Cupcake Challenge
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3
(604) 836-1614
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Conflict *
Fortunately the idea was a good one - to have all of the local cupcake bakers face-off with a public competition.
Unfortunately based upon the crowds that showed up Vancouverites on a Sunday will do almost anything for free cupcakes.
…More »
31. Burgers Etc BBQ House
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J1
(604) 299-8959
* Lesson for me: Never choose the "etc" *
Ok. This place gets good reviews for its burgers. But I haven't tried those. I was silly and tried the "etc" from the menu. (To be fair they seem to have two points of focus - burgers and BBQ.) I can't…More »
32. The Cambie General Store & Bakery/Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6B 2N3
(604) 688-9925
Categories:
Bakeries,
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
* Lukewarm *
Lukewarm describes this place perfectly:
- Attitude of counter guy was lukewarm. He was clearly too busy to give a flying **** about anything.
- Care of preparation was lukewarm. The outside of the beef pot pie looked like a chunk had…More »
33. Felicia Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z1
(604) 255-6116
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
* Tacky, on so many levels *
Have you ever left a restaurant and said to yourself, "Bullshit!"
That was my reaction leaving Felicia's tacky spot today. Let me explain:
1) The outside of the restaurant with metal bars and junk on the windows is…More »
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