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1. Babylon Café
Since we're going with the thanks - I want to thank both Kath R and Marc D for pointing me in the direction of Babylon!
A musical diddy dedicated to delicious chicken shawarma.
[insert music icons here] Oh chicken, chicken - you filled my tummy so…More »
2. Daikichi Sushi
How have I passed by here that many times and never gone in?! Shame on me!
Drop-your-jaw cheap food and fantastic hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. With a handful of tables and few chairs at the bar, I saddled up to the bar and watched as the sushi chef…More »
3. Ochi
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 688-2282
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Coffee made almost entirely of coffee mate? That might have been one of the enticing features of my little detour into Ochi. And some pretty festive clothing to boot? Well, don't mind if I do. And did I bubble it up royally? Why yes, yes I did!
If I…More »
4. Pho No 1 Vietnamese Restaurant
If you're driving, you'll probably miss it - much like all of the small establishments along Denman. It's small - with approximately 30 seats. At 5ish on a Friday afternoon/evening, there was no one.
The menu is full of pictures and there's a menu on…More »
5. El Taco
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
(604) 806-0300
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
This is heaven sent. Rushing around over lunch time, a grumbling stomach, I popping into a little piece of tacky Mexico for some sustenance.
I ordered a chicken burrito to go. While I waited I sipped on a horchata which was perfectly cinnamon…More »
6. Pender Seafoods
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T7
(604) 687-5946
Category:
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Preface: I went to the market, I bought some "fresh" fish. I paid cash - customary in Chinatown.
The scene: company is coming for dinner.
The cuisine: beautifully fried white snapper with lemon, served on a bed of quinoa.
The cooking atmosphere: it…More »
7. Ezogiku Noodle Cafe
Cold, rainy, and windy. Basically summing up a March day. So what better way to spend lunch, than to test out another Ramen shop lurking quietly just West of Jervis?
I ordered a noodle soup with wonton. The broth was a little bit saltier than what I…More »
8. Thai Son Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W6
(604) 875-6436
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
**Quick tip** This place is Cashola only!
I was first brought to this restaurant by a Vietnamese couple (star 1) who came all the way from Abbotsford (star 2) to have Pho here. The restaurant was crowded (star 3).
I'm a simple pho lover. Pho tai and a…More »
9. Good Luck Dim Sum
San Francisco, CA 94118
USA
(415) 386-3388
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
I don't think I've ever been so stuffed in my entire life...from $15 for 2 people. There's nothing like here in Vancouver -- but, oh how I wish there was! This is pigging out at it's best -- a tonne of food: bbq pork buns, shrimp and chive dumplings,…More »
10. Sushi Osaka
I think Osaka was missing me. I hadn't been in ages (so many good sushi places in town and a dirt cheap one right across from Osaka) and the owner called me out on it! Asked where I'd been *blush.* Well, truthfully, it has really been bothering me…More »
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2/9/2009
I live right around the corner from Osaka - so convenience wise, this place wins my vote. I go there… Read more »
11. Thai Basil
Only for take-out, I do stand by my word. But for amazing Pad Thai with the freshest prawns, chewy noodles, fresh cilantro and perfectly deep fried tofu - Thai Basil earns another star (and a *pad* on the back!)
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3/1/2009
This is a great little place for take away at lunch time. It's reasonably priced, fast and close to… Read more »
12. Deacon's Corner
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 684-1555
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
I will only go to Deacon's Corner when James is working! He made a sandwich suggestion that's not on the menu and is so delish! Ready for it?
A BLT with fried egg, cheese and avocado... oh my, oh my! I ate all of it without any hesitation!
Request…More »
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2/25/2009
If you can be the opposite of all things wrong with diners (bad food, crusty atmosphere, carpet that… Read more »
13. Joe's Grill
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 682-3683
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
When a pregnant friend texts you on a Saturday morning and says she's craving a tomato and avocado eggs benny from Joe's Grill --you go with her!
Knowing it would be busy inside on a weekend, we bundled up and prepared to sit on the patio. Which is…More »
14. Cafe Algarve
Vancouver, BC V5N 2A2
(604) 708-8036
Category:
Portuguese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This miniature grocery store/cafe carries a mix of Portuguese food stuffs, baking supplies and, kind of randomly, household cleaning products.
I admit, I couldn't sit down and order something from the cafe side. My reasoning - I chickened out. I…More »
15. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
They have BOILED EGGS and SOLDIERS! Yes, yes, I know I'm screaming. I hadn't had these since I was a little one. It deserves a shout!
For anyone that doesn't know the term - it's a soft boiled egg with buttered toast cut into long strips for dipping…More »
16. Peaceful Restaurant
Like walking into an entirely other place: a memory of Hong Kong perhaps, or maybe one from my childhood when my mother would take us to some hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown. Either way, the hand drawn shanghai noodles with pork and the crispy tofu…More »
17. Pho English - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R2
(604) 568-6699
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Eerily quiet with no one else in sight at 7 pm on a weeknight, I couldn't help but wonder what time people eat their pho. But judging by the lunchtime specials and their banh mi, I'm thinking that they capture a solid lunch crowd. And they should!
A…More »
18. West Valley
That's right. Come, be intrigued by the produce banking my exterior. The colourful peppers and squash, crunchy enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts, the exotic pineapples and papayas. I can see you judging me by my cover. My fresh and well priced fruits…More »
19. Hawkers Delight Deli
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 709-8188
Categories:
Malaysian,
Singaporean
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I can't believe 2 of us just ate like kings for $12. I don't think I've had this good and cheap of a meal since traveling in Asia.
The selection was plenty: mee and nasi gorengs, laksas, veggie fritters, tofu puffs and so many other varieties, I had…More »
20. The Oasis Pub
Sticky floors and screaming fans go together like shots in beer. Oasis - you're awesome when everywhere else is jam packed and all I want to do is watch the game. Lots of TV's, Granville island beers on tap (feel free to drink freely from your very…More »
21. Go Go Curry House
For cheap-ish thai food in a diner-style hole in the wall, this place gets you fed relatively quickly. Granted, I'd never go out of my way to come here, but when a warm bowl of soup and a curry comes a calling, Go Go does the trick, in a way a food…More »
22. Ba Le Sandwich Shop
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 875-6322
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
What's it about getting a banh mi for under $3?
It's biting into something that costs less than a latte and discovering it will keep you revved up through the rest of the afternoon.
It's the serving a veggies
The crunch and softness of the bread
But…More »
23. 1067 Jazz Club
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
What's scarier than Blood Alley prior to Salt and Judas Goat taking up shop? Granville's alley between Nelson and Smithe, 10:30 on a Friday night. Drunkards contributing to the puddle population, lurking lunatics and of course, the overwhelming…More »
24. Sha Lin Noodle House
I'll make this chop chop, unlike the service we got tonight.
-Cutting noodles, cucumber and pork - meh, the noodles were a bit underdone and while I love cucumber, this dish just didn't do it for me.
-Dumplings with pork and bok choy - alright
…More »
25. Larch Grocery and Flowers
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9
(604) 738-7017
Category:
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
First off, I would never, ever buy anything here. Cobwebs hang from the ceiling and in between bags of chips, dust covers all. However, the Asian couple that runs this store are so nice! I have visions that if I'm going to win the lottery it's going…More »
26. Nice Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R7
(604) 874-4024
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
As a hungover unit on a Saturday afternoon, I knew I couldn't really be choosy. I wanted grease. I wanted diner fare. And I wanted it then and there. And for that, I thank you Nice Cafe for being there and for me always following the golden rule -…More »
27. House of Dosas
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I have a yearning to see the pan needed to create such a mammoth crepe. What I'm really saying is I have a craving to eat alu gobi or the eggplant. That is where it's at. I also had a few bites of Biryani which was spiced just right and a big serving…More »
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