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Whatever. Not my first choice and really just a last minute option. An outback is an outback and here we are in the HEART of Steak-country and you go to an Outback? A place where the season their steaks with 17 herbs and spices? Way too salty, over spiced! I do a better steak but maybe that's because I start with better meat at home. Then all you need is a pinch of salt and pepper and you're good to go!
The medium-rare sirloin was dry. The staff started cleaning up (sweeping) at 9:40 when we're still eating (restaurant open till 10pm). Kids meals are overpriced ($4.29 for grilled cheese and beans?)
Beer slelection clearly leans towards weak and mild. No local/state brews... just your usual swill.
Yuck. Never again. But then... what do you expect from a place that prides itself on a blooming onion?
(Note: I was seriously biased as I was unable to get in to the place I really wanted without a reservation)
The medium-rare sirloin was dry. The staff started cleaning up (sweeping) at 9:40 when we're still eating (restaurant open till 10pm). Kids meals are overpriced ($4.29 for grilled cheese and beans?)
Beer slelection clearly leans towards weak and mild. No local/state brews... just your usual swill.
Yuck. Never again. But then... what do you expect from a place that prides itself on a blooming onion?
(Note: I was seriously biased as I was unable to get in to the place I really wanted without a reservation)
3132 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9
(604) 738-3132
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9
(604) 738-3132
Sanpachi
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
The good: Service very quick and attentive.
The OK: the chashu was plentiful and of good quality
The not-so-good: The tonkotsu broth was too salty and not full bodied. The noodles were obviously packaged.
The bad: at $10.95 for the tonkotsu chashu ramen I expect better.
The OK: the chashu was plentiful and of good quality
The not-so-good: The tonkotsu broth was too salty and not full bodied. The noodles were obviously packaged.
The bad: at $10.95 for the tonkotsu chashu ramen I expect better.
4413 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020
East is East
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Best Chai i've ever had. Will have to return as the setting, staff, and food all look wonderful.
First of all, I like takoyaki. This is not takoyaki. It is bakudanyaki, an original (?) creation akin to takoyaki and there's nothing wrong with that. Tastes great if you like takoyaki and that is not an easy taste to find in Vancouver and area.
So where does it go wrong? Location sucks and the price is double what I think it should be. $17 for three baseball sized yakis and one drink is way too much. It's not like we have a table or a warm dry place to sit. No we have our cars which end up smelling like fish flakes. Not even a picnic bench was there when we visited.
It also goes wrong, for me at least, in that I can achieve the same taste at home. In fact, we do. We make takoyaki quite easily. If you don't then maybe this will satisfy that craving. The simple fact is, though, that this kind of operation works better as a market/street snack that you walk by rather than one that you have to drive to.
I'd rate it higher if the price was lower.
So where does it go wrong? Location sucks and the price is double what I think it should be. $17 for three baseball sized yakis and one drink is way too much. It's not like we have a table or a warm dry place to sit. No we have our cars which end up smelling like fish flakes. Not even a picnic bench was there when we visited.
It also goes wrong, for me at least, in that I can achieve the same taste at home. In fact, we do. We make takoyaki quite easily. If you don't then maybe this will satisfy that craving. The simple fact is, though, that this kind of operation works better as a market/street snack that you walk by rather than one that you have to drive to.
I'd rate it higher if the price was lower.
1741 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9
(604) 688-6790
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9
(604) 688-6790
Benkei Ramen
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: West End
I'll keep this short and sweet. There is no perfect ramen shop in Vancouver (we just don't have the right ingredients, I think) but all the same it is a ramen joint and if you like ramen then this is what you need to know:
Good broth (their best feature).
Rubbery noodles.
Tough chashu (pork).
Comfortable seating (far more comfortable and clean than Kintaro)
Clean washrooms.
And the big one:
Open before Kintaro and Motomachi.
Good broth (their best feature).
Rubbery noodles.
Tough chashu (pork).
Comfortable seating (far more comfortable and clean than Kintaro)
Clean washrooms.
And the big one:
Open before Kintaro and Motomachi.
1086 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 875-6638
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 875-6638
Green Lemongrass
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Came here when the Chinese place a few doors down had too long a wait and we didn't want to drive to our usual Viet place. Couldn't be happier with this turn in events. The pho was awesome. Not too heavy and with each flavour still distinct. The springrolls were the best I've had in a looking time. Looks like we got a new favourite.
By the way the place is very comfortable and good if you have kids. Service is excellent, a well.
I wrote this about a month ago and can confirm that Green Lemongrass rocks. We went back there yesterday and they remembered us (well, not us as in me and the wife, but us as in the cute baby we like to tote around).
This time we went with the Springrolls and Minced Shrimp on Sugarcane side and I'd recommend going that route. Not only do you get the two fantastic springrolls and one shrimp on sugarcane cut in half but also some salad and vermicelli. Very, very good.
Again, very comfortable there and the staff are fantastic! So friendly and sweet.
By the way the place is very comfortable and good if you have kids. Service is excellent, a well.
I wrote this about a month ago and can confirm that Green Lemongrass rocks. We went back there yesterday and they remembered us (well, not us as in me and the wife, but us as in the cute baby we like to tote around).
This time we went with the Springrolls and Minced Shrimp on Sugarcane side and I'd recommend going that route. Not only do you get the two fantastic springrolls and one shrimp on sugarcane cut in half but also some salad and vermicelli. Very, very good.
Again, very comfortable there and the staff are fantastic! So friendly and sweet.
4242 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9711
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9711
Splitz Grill
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Sprouts on a burger? You bet!
Hello my name is Will and I am a burger junkie. It has been 5 minutes since my last burger and I am already thinking about the next.
Splitz I almost a good as they come in Vancouver. The great? Service with a smile and dedication as you watch your meal made with love and care. The list of toppings is tremendous with wasabi mayo being a must. Not to mention the alfafa sprouts everyone seemed to order. My assembled burger was almost too big to fit in my mouth!
The not so great? Maybe it was this first visit but I found the meat to be overseasoned and just a tad on the salty side. Not offensively so but enough to keep this joint from pulling a 5 star rating.
I'll be back and next time bringing the kids to share a banana split.
Hello my name is Will and I am a burger junkie. It has been 5 minutes since my last burger and I am already thinking about the next.
Splitz I almost a good as they come in Vancouver. The great? Service with a smile and dedication as you watch your meal made with love and care. The list of toppings is tremendous with wasabi mayo being a must. Not to mention the alfafa sprouts everyone seemed to order. My assembled burger was almost too big to fit in my mouth!
The not so great? Maybe it was this first visit but I found the meat to be overseasoned and just a tad on the salty side. Not offensively so but enough to keep this joint from pulling a 5 star rating.
I'll be back and next time bringing the kids to share a banana split.
2200 Arbutus St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y1
(604) 736-5644
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y1
(604) 736-5644
Arbutus Coffee
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
No beans about it, this is one of if not the best neighbourhood cafes in all of Vancouver! Awesome americanos, great style, and incredible desserts to tempt you. Yes, they also have wifi but it is not a large place a seating anytime can be difficult to find. That said, being a neighbourhood joint means always being able to find a great conversation around you and that is very true with this spot. Go!
Might I suggest the German Chocolate Cake? Or better yet, don't. Seriously. When I go there I want my cake and it is often the first item to sell out. The paninis are good, too. I don't think I've had anything in the joint that was disappointing. Staff are friendly and you will often find people ordering up something freshly roasted to take home... and do they have a wide selection of beans! Awesome place.
Might I suggest the German Chocolate Cake? Or better yet, don't. Seriously. When I go there I want my cake and it is often the first item to sell out. The paninis are good, too. I don't think I've had anything in the joint that was disappointing. Staff are friendly and you will often find people ordering up something freshly roasted to take home... and do they have a wide selection of beans! Awesome place.
2959 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R3
(604) 737-2959
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R3
(604) 737-2959
Cafe Zucchero
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
A true Italian cafe with all the right modem touches. It recently went through a big renovation and is a great neighbourhood spot to sit and gab with the neighbours. If the owner, Frank, is there be sure to say hi.
Recommendations: Americano, espresso, and any of the food.
Recommendations: Americano, espresso, and any of the food.
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20 Useful, 4 Funny, and 11 Cool
Location
Burnaby, BC
Yelping SinceJuly 2009
Things I LoveBBQ's (anytime, anyday), fresh powder, hiking, reading, architecture, creativity, deep analysis, reverse engineering, real estate as well.
Find Me InVancouver and area
My HometownVancouver
My Blog Or Website The Last Great Book I ReadJames Clavell's "King Rat"
My First ConcertTina Turner
My Favourite MovieBaraka
My Last Meal On EarthSlow smoked BBQ Ribs, Cornbread, Slaw, and Corona
Yes, it's a refurbed motel but now it's a funky chic motel and it's very good at what it is. Nothing sketchy (like one reviewer said) or the least bit unnerving about this place or this city.
Loved it!