tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770138663815489642024-03-12T16:06:20.297-07:00Eating With KirbyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.comBlogger556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-15583516905827361452016-01-03T23:35:00.000-08:002016-01-03T23:35:03.285-08:00Yolk's (Broadway) - One Hour Wait But SO WORTH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The second location of the famous Yolk's Restaurant opened up on November 17th on Broadway and Cambie. It's a 30 second walk from the Broadway City-Hall skytrain station (Canada Line) and the lineup can be upwards to an hour if you go during their peak times.</div>
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My girlfriends Fonzor, Rae, Sis, and I came here at about 11am on a Sunday and the place was completely PACKED. We were told our wait would be an hour long but we could leave our name/phone number and when the table was ready, we'd get a text. I loved that system because we were able to go warm up and chat at Starbucks without waiting outside in the cold!</div>
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Rae and I shared the <b>Greens and Coconut ($7) </b>which had kale, spinach, banana, yogurt, coconut flakes, coconut water, and fresh pressed apple juice. Even though it was pricey, this was worth every penny. The smoothie had just a hint of sweetness from the fresh apple juice, and all the other ingredients blended together so well. The coconut flakes were a really nice touch. I will definitely try to recreate this at home! </div>
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With some people swearing that Yolk's serves the 'best <b>Chicken and Waffles ($13.50) </b>they've ever had', I came in with some really high expectations. Even with that though, I was still blown away when I took my first bite. My friends and I were having foodgasms at this point and we just could not get over how AMAZING THIS WAS. The chicken was incredibly moist, the sweet waffles were fluffy, and the gravy was beyond good (though I wish I had more of it). The hype is not fake, this is the real deal.<br />
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If you come here, you gotta try their poached eggs. It's called Yolk's for goodness sake! Sis and Fonzor got the <b>Portobello Mushroom Poached Eggs on Truffle Lemon Hashbrowns ($12.75). </b><br />
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Rae and I on the other hand got the <b>Doubled Smoked Bacon Poached Eggs with Truffle Lemon Hashbrowns ($12.75) </b>with hollandaise sauce on the side. The eggs were poached to PERFECTION and jiggled when we moved the plates. The egg was cooked enough to hold it's own but soft enough that when you puncture it with your knife, the yolk just flows out like golden lava. It's pure food porn.<br />
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Oh GAWD. Look at that yolk...<br />
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Even though the eggs were absolutely fantastic, the star of the show was really the <b>Truffle Lemon Hashbrowns</b>. Who knew potatoes could taste <u>this</u> amazing?! The scent of truffle oil perfumes the entire restaurant so we knew they were generous. You could taste it in the potatoes. Furthermore, the accent of lemon just heightens the flavours to a whole nother level.<br />
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All in all, Yolk's met and exceeded all expectations my friends and I had. With all of us being new to this restaurant and having heard SO MUCH about it on Instagram, it's a big feat. We couldn't find one thing we didn't like about our experience. Gah! Now I can't wait to bring Meta Knight here!<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 5/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$-$$$</b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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<a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/yolks-strathcona-vancouver" target="_blank" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Yolk's, Strathcona and other Restaurants in Metro Vancouver"><img alt="Yolk's Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/16627726/biglink" style="border: none; height: 146px; padding: 0; width: 200px;" /></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-48411340531678924792015-12-30T23:02:00.002-08:002015-12-30T23:02:51.177-08:00Frites (Granville) - Poutine All Day Every Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Frites, not to be mistaken with Fritz (both french fry restaurants), is located in the downtown core a couple of blocks away from Pacific Centre. They boast authentic Belgian fries double layered poutine.</div>
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The owner that served me was super friendly and passionate about his product. It's great to support entrepreneurs like him because you know they put their heart and soul into their business.<br />
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They serve authentic Belgian fries on its own with a huge variety of gourmet sauces. From Gochujang (Korean hot sauce) to Jamaican Jerk, this place seems to have it all.<br />
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Everything on the menu looked so delicious it took me forever to choose! In the end I felt like I didn't choose the best kind of poutine so I might have to come back and try their other varieties. Marinated Smoked Meat poutine...Kimchi Frites...Pad Thai Fries.... HOMG I'm drooling just thinking about it.<br />
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I ended up choosing the <b>Regular Traditional Poutine ($6.99) </b>with one gourmet sauce (<b>Rosemary Garlic Mayo)</b>.<br />
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I thought the gourmet sauce would be served on the side but it was actually all on top of the poutine. Because the fries were already drowning in gravy and cheese curds, the rosemary mayo was overkill and made it wayyyyyy too heavy. On the other hand, the fresh rosemary really shined through and you can tell they only use the best ingredients.<br />
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I wouldn't get the same thing again but I definitely won't write this place off until I've tried it once or twice more. The positive and friendly environment was infectious and I can't help but want to support this business, regardless of whether the poutine is the best in Vancouver! >.<<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4.5/5</b><br />
Food Rating: <b>2.5/5</b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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<a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/frites-granville-downtown-vancouver" target="_blank" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Frites Granville, Downtown and other Restaurants in Metro Vancouver"><img alt="Frites Granville Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/16628249/ibiglink" style="border: none; height: 146px; padding: 0px; width: 200px;" /></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-91619098807266681492015-12-29T23:37:00.000-08:002015-12-29T23:37:06.297-08:00Glowbal by Glowbal Group (Telus Garden) - Flagship Restaurant Just Ok<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Glowbal recently relocated their Yaletown location to the Telus Garden on West Georgia and it is apparently their big, bold, new flagship restaurant. From the outside, the restaurant looks impressive. From big human sized bird cage booths to large steaks drying behind a glass wall, you'll feel like a baller just dining there.</div>
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Meta Knight and I came during their <a href="http://www.glowbalgroup.com/glowbal/index.html#menu-section">Happy Hour</a> (50% off - 2:30pm-5:30pm everyday) and ordered their <b>Truffle and Rosemary Fries ($7)</b>. It satisfied our truffle craving but were definitely not the best truffle fries we've had.<br />
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<b>Kusshi Oysters ($3.70/ea) </b>are our favourite so we got four of them to share. Although they're small, Kusshi oysters deliver a sharp bold taste that is hard to beat.<br />
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This sounded good on the menu but unfortunately was the worst dish of the meal. This <b>Whole Roasted Acorn Squash ($10) </b>had maple brown butter, kale, and hazelnuts. Sounds like a winning combination right?? The 'maple butter' tasted like pure maple syrup and the entire dish was drowned in it. It was so sweet we could barely eat 1/4 of it.<br />
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Even though we normally go with the truffle spaghetti and meatballs, we decided to be adventurous and get the <b>Short Rib Pappardelle ($24)</b>. It was a good choice, and we both really liked the thick flat pasta. It soaked up the sauce real good so we would definitely get it again.<br />
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Overall, Glowbal didn't impress us with the food so I would only recommend going there for their Happy Hour.<br />
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Service Rating: <b>3.5/5</b><br />
Food Rating: <b>3/5</b><br />
Price;<b> $$-$$$</b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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Sweet like that acorn squash dish >.<<br />
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This little hidden gem called The Belgard Kitchen is located in the DTES area inside the Settlement Building. My friends Queen B and Hipster heard this place serves up wine flights so they really wanted to give it a try. I just tagged along for the ride. :P </div>
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It's unassuming on the outside so I would definitely recommend using Google Maps to guide you here. <br />
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Once you step inside, the environment transports you to a different world. Full of rustic wooden and metal steel decor, it's half brewery and half pub/restaurant. When I say half brewery, I literally mean they brew the beer next to where you eat and you can see the 'factory'. Super cool. <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><br />
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They had a pretty good selection of beer for the <b>Beer Flights ($8.00)</b>. I honestly don't remember the exact names, but all of them were premium craft beer.<br />
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I went with the <b>White and Pink Wine Flight ($12) </b>and I absolutely loved it. I am in no way a wine connoisseur so it was really interesting to taste all the different flavours and tones of the white and pink wines. All were delicious and if it weren't a little pricey, I would've gotten another one. :P<br />
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They don't give you that much wine in each flight so I would recommend trying the flight, finding the one you love, and getting a glass of that.<br />
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The <b>Shrimp Spaghetti Nero ($16) </b>while super delicious and was everything I love about squid ink pasta, the portion was a bit small and lacked depth of flavour. For 16 dollars I feel like the portion could definitely have been doubled but that's just my gluttony talking. :P<br />
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Now this ladies and gentlemen, should be the reason you visit The Belgard Kitchen. They elevated the comforting homey grilled cheese and tomato soup to a dish called <b>Tomato Soup Fondue with Grilled Cheese Toasties ($13)</b>. The cheese could not be gooeier and more delicious when paired with the concentrated tomato fondue. So good....just...so good.<br />
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The <b>Red Wine Flight ($12). </b>I didn't try this so I can't speak to how the red wine was.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Flank Steak with Chimichurri ($15). </b>Very delicious but similar to the other dishes, I wish there was more of it.<br />
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Even though the Belgard Kitchen offers a lot of unique offerings I have yet to find in other Vancouver restaurants like wine flights and tomato soup fondue, I found the price/portion ratio to be a bit off for me. We all spent around 45 dollars and when I got home I was already hungry again!<br />
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Service Rating: <b>3/5</b><br />
Food Rating: <b>3/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$$$-$$$$$$</b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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I'm always hungry >.<<br />
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I recently visited Sushi By Yuji after seeing some ridiculously yummy pictures on Instagram. I rarely eat nigiri's and often stick to rolls at Japanese restaurants. But I realize now that nigiri is so much better! Especially when paired with fresh ingredients.</div>
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This is a very tight and small family own business. The restaurant itself can't probably hold more than 14 people so I'd definitely recommend calling in advance to make a reservation.</div>
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Ordering nigiris can get expensive if you choose everything you want and not look at the price tag. Meta Knight and I are on a budget so we chose wisely and ended up spending less than 16 bucks per person.<br />
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As you can see, the scallops they use are huge! I just wish there was a little more filling near the end to even it out.<br />
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The gomae (spinach in sesame dressing) lightened up our carb heavy meal and it was pretty light.<br />
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Now for the main star! We got two pieces of the Uni (sea urchin), Ikura (fish roe), and Negitoro with Quail Egg (Mixed chopped tuna with green onion). Every mouthful was so great and it just reflects positively on Vancouver's abundance of fresh seafood. Every time I eat great seafood here I always feel grateful to be living in Vancity.<br />
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My only comment would be that the uni was a little fishy. Not the best uni I've had but definitely not the worst.<br />
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We followed up with two more pieces of Ika/Shiso (squid/herb leaf) and Ika/Mentaiko (squid/fish roe).<br />
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All in all, Sushi by Yuji is one of the most no-thrills, homey, down-to-earth Japanese restaurant I've been to. The vibe reminds me greatly of <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2011/12/sushi-hachi-saba-battera-is-amazing.html">Sushi Hachi</a> in Richmond. If you're into real authentic Japanese nigiris then definitely check this place out!<br />
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If you are a regular follower of my blog, you know I'm pretty frugal when it comes to food. Quick, comfy, affordable restaurants are my go to's and expensive posh restos are usually reserved for my friend or family's birthdays. Nevertheless, I always dream of going to these restaurants and pretend I'm baller enough to make it rain. :P</div>
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On my birthday, my coworkers surprised me with a huge gift card for Hawksworth located inside the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. My team truly knows the key to my heart <3.<br />
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Meta Knight was the lucky chosen one to accompany me to this exciting award winning restaurant (2012 and 2013 Restaurant of the Year from Vancouver Magazine). Hawksworth emphasizes on contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on using local quality ingredients. With every bite of this <b>Spaghetti De Nero ($26)</b>, I could taste the freshness of the sea, earthiness of the microgreens, and rawness of the house-made squid ink spaghetti.</div>
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Meta Knight opted for the <b>Steak and Eggs ($27) </b>which was accompanied by half an avocado, perfectly crispy rosti, beautiful mini salad, and jalapeno salsa verde.<br />
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Everything was on point and it was one of those meals where no one has to say a word but you both know you're experiencing something special. If I had to choose again I would get his steak and eggs over my spaghetti just because there was more variety on the plate and the portion was more substantial. Our lunch came up to $70 (cray!) for the both of us and luckily I still have quite a bit of money left over in the gift card to enjoy a nice dinner.<br />
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Hawksworth definitely lives up to it's name, location, and awards. Meta Knight and I were even smiling from ear to ear coming out of the restaurant, both lingering at the thoughts of our delicious food, while already planning our next trip back for dinner service!<br />
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the meal was... so good..<br />
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As an avid egg lover, Meta Knight and I both knew we had to try the local Eggs 'n Things at least once while in Waikiki. This little local brunch spot is never seen without line ups which made us excited for what could be inside.</div>
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I did a little research prior to going and found out their specialties were in waffles, pancakes, and egg dishes (obvs). Their pancakes are elaborately decorated with a mountain of whipped cream, which looks really impressive, but will probably give you diabetes if you eat the whole thing.<br />
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Their menu is EXTENSIVE. Everything is in tourist pricing so while I wouldn't call it a 'tourist TRAP', expect to drop $10-15 USD per person.<br />
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At Eggs 'n Things you actually pay and order first before you sit down. Its different but I guess they have it this way to prevent dining and dashing?<br />
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Meta Knight and I shared the <b>Hawaiian Loco Moco ($12.25) </b>and <b>Hawaiian Acai Bowl ($7.45)</b>.<br />
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The Acai Bowl was smaller than I thought but was quite packed with fresh pineapples, strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. With Hawaii being so hot (it was nearly 30 degrees when we were there), the bowl was really refreshing!</div>
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Hawaii is known for their 'loco moco' so we just had to try it when we saw it on the menu! The Hawaiian Loco Moco consisted of white rice, mushrooms, bacon, onions, gravy, and two sunny side up eggs. While we both thought it was only okay, this is like the best hangover food because it's got grease, eggs, and gravy. The rice soaked up the salty gravy real good and the egg yolk porn also rounded the dish out.</div>
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When my friends heard I was going to Oahu for the first time, they all recommended the same place. A Japanese udon bar located on one of two largest streets in downtown Waikiki, known as Marukame Udon. </div>
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If you plan to come here, I would advise coming during non-peak hours like 7-9am, or 2-4pm or else you're likely to wait in line for 20-30 minutes. Granted, the line moves quite quickly because the turnover is extremely fast. This ain't no place for chit chat. This is a cafeteria-like environment where you eat and leave.</div>
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They have seven options to choose from and they range from $3.75 - $6.75 USD. It's a wicked deal and I would suggest trying out as many variations of these dishes as you can while you're in Honolulu. </div>
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All of the udon is made fresh in front of your eyes so you'll never get bored waiting in line. It's like a free show. For foodies :P Every employee at Marukame has one specific job to do and they do it well. They have one guy that works almost every day and his job is just to boil the udon. That is probably the most difficult position in the restaurant so while it looks redundant and easy, I actually really admire his expertise.</div>
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After you get handed your udon, you will shimmy along the line and reach the tempura bar. Various battered goodies are up for grabs and they will add about $1.50 each to your overall bill depending on how much you load up here.<br />
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They have everything from fried chicken, tempura mushrooms, asparagus, pumpkin, hard boiled egg, to spam musubis and onigris. <br />
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In total, Meta Knight and I ate here three times in seven days. I know.. this place was THAT good. On my first visit I got the <b>Regular Cold Ontama Udon ($4.25) </b>with<b> Spam Musubi and Croquette</b>. In total, my meal cost me about seven bucks. The onsen egg was friggin delicious and I couldn't get over the perfect al dente texture of the fresh udon. Bouncy with a bit of chew.<br />
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Meta Knight could not resist the Marukame favourite,<b> Niku Udon ($5.75) </b>with <b>Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura</b>. Though the vegetable tempura looked huge, it was mostly onion so we avoided getting this on our future visits. It was also heavily battered so it didn't help us feel any healthier eating it.<br />
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His broth was super flavourful and did not disappoint!<br />
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The famous Hawaiian musubi. All it is, is a slice of spam on top of a white rice ball, wrapped in seaweed. To be honest the one here was definitely not that great. Passable, but definitely not better than the ones from <a href="http://www.tonsuke.com/eomusubiya.html">Musubi Cafe Iyasume</a> (I will have a future post on it).<br />
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Second visit: <b>Regular Kamaage Udon ($3.75) </b>with <b>Fried Chicken and Bean Curd Musubi</b>. Kamaage udon is served hot in a wooden basket and is served with a hot Bukkake dipping sauce. The sauce is flavoured with green onion, tempura bits, grated ginger, and ground sesame.<br />
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On the second visit, I chose the <b>Kake Udon ($3.75) </b>with onsen egg, tempura fish stick, and vegetable tempura (I forgot how displeased I was with the first one and got it again >.<). Made with just bonito flakes and seaweed, the Kake broth was clean and refreshing.<br />
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On the third visit, Meta Knight loved the Kamaage Udon so much he got it again. This was his ultimate favourite by far because of the flavourful Bukkake dipping sauce.<br />
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I also followed his lead and tried the Kamaage Udon for the first time. I added an onsen egg to it as well and they put it in my dipping sauce. The dipping sauce was complex and the only way I can describe the flavour is just to say, umami... It had ultimate umami flavour.</div>
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And there you have it. Our three visits to Marukame Udon. I don't think I have to recommend it because action speaks louder than words. Three visits in a week? Yeah, it's pretty damn good.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Overall Rating: Hell Yeah 5/5!!</span></b></div>
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I came back from a fabulous trip to Hawaii just three days ago and I am so excited to share with you all my delicious eats and food suggestions for when you're planning your next trip to sunny Oahu! This is the first post but there are tons more to come.</div>
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One of the non-negotiable food items Meta Knight and I both said we HAD to try while in Hawaii was <b>poke</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)">Poke</a> (pronounced poke-eh) is a Hawiian dish consisting of cubed raw fish tossed in a marinade of usually salt, soy sauce, green onion, and other ingredients. It's often eaten as a side dish or as an entree served over a bed of hot white/brown rice.</div>
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While there are a few places you can get poke in downtown Honolulu or Waikiki, if you venture out a little further (into the real streets of Hawaii), you'll find a hidden gem that is guaranteed to blow your mind.</div>
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If you don't have GPS while in Oahu, it's really easy to miss this little family run joint. It operates out of the back of a motel and is frequented by foodie tourists and locals alike. There are no seats inside (just a few outside near the door) so be prepared to eat in your car or standing if the tables are full.</div>
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They have eight varieties to choose from but the fan favourites include: Shoyu Ahi (Tuna), Shoyu Tako (Octopus), and Spicy Ahi (Tuna). A small bowl with rice and poke is $7, while a large is $9.</div>
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Ta-da!!!! You have no idea how long I've dreamt about eating real poke in Hawaii. This was finally my chance. Meta Knight opted for the <b>Spicy Ahi (right) </b>on brown rice while I chose the <b>Shoyu Ahi (left)</b>. </div>
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One bite of this and Meta Knight was in love. The raw cubes of incredibly fresh tuna were chilled and marinated in the best type of spicy mayo you can think of. The combination of cold tuna over hot rice also didn't taste awkward at all. In fact it made it perfect for the sunny 30 degree weather.</div>
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My favourite part of the Shoyu Ahi was the little bits of crunchy seaweed that was tossed in the mixture. It was unlike any other seaweed I've tasted and certainly added the 'ocean' to the authentic Hawaiian poke. In comparison, this was definitely the lighter of the two.</div>
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One thing I failed to realize when we were there was the fact that you can choose to have two flavours in one bowl! If I did, I would have gotten half Shoyu Ahi, half Shoyu Tako. Instead, we went all out and got 1/3lb of the Shoyu Tako to share. I'm a lover of Octopus and they did a really good job here. Not tough or overly chewy.</div>
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Overall, Ono Seafood met my ridiculously high expectations going in and I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in Honolulu or Waikiki.</div>
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If you are at all active on Instagram or follow any food blogger accounts (like mine!), you must have come across at least one photo of 720 Sweets.</div>
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720 Sweets is a new little ice-cream shop that's one half hipster and one half nerd. It combines the science of dry ice and uses it to enhance the typical ice-cream experience.<br />
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They support a local baker by selling his or her homemade marshmallows. They not only sell them in packages for people to bring home, they also use these homemade marshmallows in their ice-cream creations.<br />
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Their menu is quite simple. They have 5 different varieties. </div>
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<li><b>The Classic</b> - crushed graham crackers, condensed milk, and a freshly baked butter cookie</li>
<li><b>Honey720</b> - Rich honey drizzle and golden honeycomb</li>
<li><b>S'Mores Please</b> - chocolate corn flakes, dark chocolate drizzle, crunchy almond stick and a toasted marshmallow</li>
<li><b>The Milky Way</b> - crushed walnuts, light caramel drizzle, espresso grass jelly, and a crunchy almond cookie</li>
<li><b>Cloud Nine</b> - almond stick, cotton candy popcorn, and a fluffy cotton candy</li>
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Queen B and I decided to share <b>The Milk Way ($5.95)</b>. Besides the super cool effect of the dry ice flowing from the cup, there is nothing crazy outstanding about the ice-cream. The milk tea flavour was definitely on point and I would say it's one of the better soft serves I've had. However, it wasn't enticing enough for me to make the drive to Kits again just to get it. We both did notice that the dry ice kept the ice-cream cold throughout so YAY for not having any melty parts!<br />
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Food Rating:<b> 3/5</b><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Fresh Prep is a local company that reached out to me to try their innovative, healthy product/ delivery service. They deliver perfectly prepped and portion controlled raw ingredients to your door so you can cook a healthy delicious meal in minutes. </span></div>
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You can choose from 12 recipes (10 are constant, and 2 are seasonal) on their website and one serving costs around $10-12. Not bad when you take into account the fact that they buy, prep, and deliver everything to your door.<br />
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Honestly, all of their recipes looked ridiculously delicious on their <a href="https://www.freshprep.ca/menu/">website</a> so it took me forever to choose what I wanted. After much contemplation, I ended up choosing the Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetable Hash.<br />
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This is what the back looks like. It was super simple for me to follow the instructions and I had the meal cooked and ready to go in about 25 minutes.<br />
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One of the reasons why I chose this recipe was the fact that it had a vegetable hash and I don't have to do any of the prep work. It came with perfectly diced red peppers, mushrooms, butternut squash, yukon gold potatoes, and onions/thyme. The raw pieces of chicken were wrapped in brown butcher paper tied with red and white yarn. How adorable does that look?!<br />
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They try to use locally grown ingredients whenever they can and I really appreciate that fact having watched food related documentaries like Forks over Knives, Food Inc., The Cove, and Fed Up. The reasons behind sourcing food locally and eating whole foods instead of processed ones don't hit close to home until you watch a documentary like Forks Over Knives or Food Inc. If you're at all interested, I highly recommend giving them a watch one night. It may change the way you eat for the rest of your life.</div>
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All I really had to do was dump all the vegetable ingredients in my pan and stir stir stir. :) So easy!<br />
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Ta-da!!! I don't know about you but I felt like a seasoned chef after creating this little masterpiece. This took the guessing out of what I was going to prepare, purchasing any of the ingredients, and cutting and chopping for an hour before actually getting to cook. I will definitely be ordering from them again, especially during those busy work days when I don't feel like going out, or cooking from scratch at home.<br />
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All in all, I think Fresh Prep is a wonderful delivery service that can benefit a lot of busy working professionals who don't have the time to always prepare a home cooked meal, but still want to lead a healthy lifestyle. </div>
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Often many people ask me what my favourite food in the world is. It's a really hard question to answer, but when I answer I think of the one food item I cannot live without. It's also the one food item I think about whenever I come back from a long vacation eating food from another culture. For me, it's <b>noodle soup</b>. It can be ramen, pho, chicken noodle soup, or fish ball seaweed soup. Any type of noodle in any type of broth is my absolute FAVOURITE type of food. <3</div>
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My friend Queen B recommended a restaurant called Cafe Mai Mai not too far from my home and she said their pho is spectacular. She also said they use absolutely no MSG and that once you taste the broth, you will understand.</div>
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Since my first visit, I've been back maybe 7 times and I bring absolutely everyone I know to my now favourite pho restaurant. This is the <b>#2 Small ($7.95) </b>and it contains rare beef slices (which gets cooked in the hot broth), tendon, tripe, and beef balls. You'll notice the broth is a bit darker in colour than the traditional ones we're used to eating. It's darker because the owners need to use more beef meat and bones in their broth to make up for the lack of MSG. What you'll get is a richer, more flavourful, yet cleaner broth.</div>
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Your typical bean sprouts, basil leaf, and green pepper.<br />
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I can't explain how delicious the broth is (just like Queen B), you literally have to taste it for yourself to understand what I'm talking about.<br />
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Cafe Mai Mai also has a stamp card so if you eat 9 bowls, you get the 10th one free. What I love is that you also have the option of donating you 10th bowl back to them so they can donate the proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. I absolutely adore that idea and I think more local businesses should also adapt that. What an incredible way to promote giving back.</div>
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While I've tried their Vietnamese Coffee multiple times, I'm not a coffee connoisseur so I can't say whether this place has the best coffee or not.<br />
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For an amateur coffee drinker like myself, it tastes mighty delicious to me!<br />
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I also love eating the pho with their homemade chili sauce so I ended up buying one jar to take home for eight dollars. It's legit chili oil guys. So goooood.<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
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Kirby eating noodles. How fitting!<br />
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I've read about this <b>Cho Muang ($9.95) </b>on other blogs and totally got influenced to get it. I mean.. look at that detail on these little flower dumplings! To our delight, the meat filling inside these beautiful dumplings were actually really delicious and incredibly flavourful.<br />
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The <b>Pad See Ew ($12.95) </b>very much reminds me of the Cantonese dish, "Gone Chao Ow Hao" which also consists of stir fried flat rice noodles, egg and beef. However, there was something different about this which made it distinguish-ably 'Thai'. I don't know what that flavour is, but it made the dish mighty delicious.<br />
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These kinds of stir fried noodle dishes are easy victims of being overly oily, but this definitely was not the case. Two thumbs up.<br />
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We needed one more meat dish so I chose the <b>Pad Ped Gai ($12.95)</b> with bell pepper, bamboo shoot, and basil leaves in a chili sauce. The dish wasn't actually very spicy which was great for me and my sensitive palate. :P I'm a huge fan of bamboo shoots too so I was excited to see huge pieces in there along with the peppers.<br />
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Meta Knight mega raved about the <b>Pad Thai with Tamarind Sauce ($11.95) </b>last time he came so I just absolutely had to try it. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from it because I've NEVER once in my life, had good Pad Thai, so I almost thought I just didn't like the dish in general. Nope. This was dang good. The noodles were perfectly chewy, it wasn't too dry nor wet, and the prawns were large and plump. Needless to say, I've been converted. But I'm definitely only getting Pad Thai here from now on.<br />
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Something that's not pictured here is the <b>Coconut Rice ($2.95)</b>. We ordered a bowl of that and it went beautifully with this <b>Roasted Duck Curry ($13.95)</b>. This was a red coconut milk curry with fresh pineapple, bell pepper, tomato, basil leaves, and bamboo shoots. This is a MUST ORDER CURRY!! So friggin good.<br />
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Last but not least is the <b>Pad Spinach ($8.95) </b>which looks to be only sauteed spinach in a garlic sauce. Bleh right? Nope. This was amazing too... And we inhaled this as fast as any of the other meat dishes.<br />
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I rarely give restaurants a full 5/5 rating because it has to mean everything was PERFECT. Sawasdee Thai definitely deserve a 5/5 in my book because my experience WAS actually perfect. From the attentive service and the constant filling of water, to the bang-on dishes that made our entire table laugh and smile with joy, this is the place to be if you want excellent yet affordable Thai food in Vancouver.<br />
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Service Rating: <b>5/5</b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 5/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Overall Rating: 5/5</span></b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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When a restaurant is THAT good :D<br />
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<a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/sawasdee-thai-restaurant-riley-park-little-mountain" target="_blank" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Sawasdee Thai Restaurant, Riley Park & Little Mountain and other Restaurants in Metro Vancouver"><img alt="Sawasdee Thai Restaurant Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/16618337/ibiglink" style="border: none; height: 146px; padding: 0px; width: 200px;" /></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-91577567084290654042015-10-09T22:27:00.001-07:002015-10-09T22:27:36.952-07:00Taste of Yaletown (Preview) - Available October 15 - 29th For those who love the concept of Dine Out Vancouver but can't wait till next January to try your favourite restaurants and get your <i>prix fixe</i> menu, you've gotta try "Taste of Yaletown"! It's very similar in that it's a two-week dining event showcasing dishes from 27 restaurants in the Yaletown neighbourhood. The menu combinations are offered at set prices of <b>$25, $35, $45</b>.<br />
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Annette O'Shea, Executive Director of the Yaletown BIA says "Yaletown is home to some of the city's best chefs, many of whom view Taste of Yaletown as a time to showcase their creativity. We're excited by some of the new restaurants in the area this year and are looking forward to seeing what the chefs are going to serve up this year for their exclusive Tatse of Yaletown menus."<br />
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I attended their media event and previewed Taste of Yaletown menus from two of the 27 participating restaurants. First up was The Parlour. The Parlour is an interesting place to be because you see business people coming here for a business lunch as well as cool hipsters drinking beers near the lounge area in the back.<br />
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They offer the $45 menu in which you can choose any two appetizers (excluding the cheese and meat board) and one pizza. These <b>Ahi Lettuce Wraps ($15) </b>had tuna, avocado, citrus ginger soy, mint, spicy ponzu aioli, and crispy shallots. These are also gluten free! :D<br />
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The <b>Classic Bruschetta ($10) </b>on thick white toast. Pretty standard.<br />
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Apparently this is their signature appetizer. I really enjoyed this <b>Salmon Tartare ($15)</b>, but I mean, who wouldn't? It has perfect combination of steelhead salmon, seaweed, bonito, sesame seeds, ponzu, macadamia nuts, and micro cilantro. Anything that resembles poke is a tick in my book.<br />
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<b>Stacked Short Ribs ($15)</b><br />
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These <b>Meatball Minis ($11) </b>were the bomb! It had Brioche, reggiano, tomato sauce, sambal, caramelized onion, and roasted garlic aioli. The head chef Matthew said they don't have a freezer or fryer so everything is as fresh as it gets. It was apparent with this ridiculously fresh and tasty meatball slider.<br />
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The signature <b>Yaletown ($20) </b>resembles the typical west coast palate. Albacore tuna, red onion, avocado, green onion, cilantro, and spicy aioli. I never thought about putting raw tuna on pizza so this was actually pretty eye opening for me.<br />
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I was the odd duckling in the group because I really loved their <b>Standard ($20) Gluten Free </b>pizza. The texture of the crust was nowhere as crispy as the regular wheat variety, but it was chewy, hearty, and totally up my alley.<br />
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This is a play on a pear, walnut, blue cheese salad. It's called <b>Hamilton Street ($20)</b>.<br />
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The next tasting was next door at the <b>Hamilton Street Grill</b>. For T of Y, they are offering a <a href="https://yaletowninfo.com/event/taste-yaletown-2015/">$35 menu</a>.<br />
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I believe this was the <b>Chef's Creation Vegetarian Soup</b> consisting of carrot and ginger. Everyone at the table thought this was unbelievable. Give me a big bowl of this with some (gluten free) bread and that can be my dinner.<br />
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The <b>Red Onion and Blue Cheese Salad </b>was<b> </b>refreshing but definitely not a huge standout.<br />
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As an appetizer, I love the fact that they have a <b>Butternut Squash Risotto </b>on the menu. It's a fabulous opportunity for people to try it out without choosing it as a main. I don't know about you but I always tend to gravitate towards the meatier protein mains versus vegetarian mains when eating a prix fixe menu.<br />
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Now this was a showstopper. It's the <b>Icelandic Cod Saltimboca </b>which is a pan seared and proscuitto wrapped black cod. Similar to a filet mignon, the proscuitto added a really nice smokiness to the fish.<br />
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The <b>Angus Beef New York Steak </b>was served with their Brandy peppercream sauce, and MY GOD it was delicious. They left the full peppercorns on the steak and it was just friggin amazing. Must get dish in my opinion.<br />
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This is a half portion of the <b>Flourless Chocolate Cake </b>with raspberry coulis.<br />
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Personally, this Taste of Yaletown event is great for someone like me because there are a lot of fantastic restaurants in Yaletown that I've never tried before. My hope is that I find a gem during these prix fixe menus and end up loving a restaurant I otherwise would've never known about. Time to check out their menus!<br />
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<b>Happy Eating!</b><br />
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I'm so excited!!<br />
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Since Nordstrom's opening a few weeks ago, their in-house restaurant, Bistro Verde has been packed with one to two hour waits during lunch hours (unless you make a reservation). It may seem like a long time to wait, but if you have the entire Nordstrom to roam around, it's not actually that bad. :P</div>
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Bistro Verde is perched on the third floor of the giant fashion retailer and has a very rustic, wooden yet modern and contemporary design.<br />
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Their menu selection includes sandwiches, pastas, tapas, fish, and tons of delicious salad choices. You don't see too many restaurants with a huge selection of entree salads so it was awesome to see some really delicious looking options here. One thing I did notice was that every dish on the menu also came with calorie details. I personally love the knowledge, but I feel like a lot of people might not want to know how many calories are in their chocolate cake. :P</div>
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The interior is very spacious and open due to the floor to ceiling windows.<br />
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I can't remember what this soup was called but it was the <b>Soup Du Jour (Soup of the Day)</b>. It looked like a tomato based minestrone.<br />
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The appy that really blew me away was the <b>Ahi Tuna Poke ($14.95/ 280 cal)</b>! It's definitely on the pricier side, but it's well worth it. The tuna was well marinated and exploded with the undeniable umami flavour.<br />
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Though I didn't expect much from the <b>Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos ($10.95/ 620 cal) -</b> I mean - when have you ever been BLOWN AWAY by tacos? I still found it really really tasty.<br />
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I don't know why but the <b>Sauteed Chicken and Angel Hair Pasta ($19.95/ 960 cal)</b> called my name. It consists of baby spinach, oyster mushrooms, super tender chicken breast, and roasted garlic tomato sauce with rosemary beurre blanc. The pasta was on the soft side but I didn't mind too much. My favourite part was the ridiculously tender chicken breast. Honestly if I could make it that well at home, I'd never have to eat out again.<br />
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Now this was a showstopper. Meta Knight ordered this and I couldn't stop eyeing it the entire time. And I mean.. the ENTIRE TIME. This <b>Ginger Crusted Ahi Tuna Salad ($19.95/ 490 cal) </b>with its blistered green beans, red pepper, seasoned wontons, candied ginger, soy glaze. and spicy thai basil vinaigrette is definitely a must get salad here at Bistro Verde.<br />
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Continuing on the salad trend, here is the <b>Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad ($19.25/ 570 cal) </b>with wild shrimp, petite tomatoes, grilled corn, pepitas, jack cheese, tortilla crisps, and cilantro lime vinaigrette.<br />
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You can see there is a trend of entree salads here. :P I didn't get to try this <b>Herb Roasted Salmon Nicoise ($19.95/ 800 cal) </b>but I will absolutely get this next time. I had a little taste of the 'smashed potato' and it was friggin delicious.<br />
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Last but not least is the <b>Roasted Chicken and Avocado Salad ($16.25/ 1040 cal)</b>. It has rustic croutons, petite tomatoes, pickled french beans, radish, and roasted tomato dressing.<br />
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All in all, Bistro Verde is a solid choice for lunch and exceeded all my expectations. I went one week in and the place was bustling with hip Vancouverites, cocktails being served at noon, and automated blinds coming down the windows when it detects direct sunlight. This IS the place to feel like a million bucks so if I want to treat myself in the future, I'll buy myself something small at Nordstrom and complete it with some dranks and tapas at Bistro Verde.<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 4/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$$-$$$$</b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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<a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/bistro-verde-at-nordstrom-downtown-vancouver" target="_blank" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Bistro Verde at Nordstrom, Downtown and other Restaurants in Metro Vancouver"><img alt="Bistro Verde at Nordstrom Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/16708867/ibiglink" style="border: none; height: 146px; padding: 0px; width: 200px;" /></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-18771802017951543232015-09-29T23:28:00.001-07:002015-09-29T23:28:43.685-07:00reLISH Gourmet Burgers - Get Their Green Peppercorn Poutine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Besides Romers, Veras, and Moderne Burger, I can't think of too many other gourmet burger joints in Vancouver (even though I obviously know there are a billion places you can get a good burger here in the lower mainland). That's why I was super excited to be invited to this new restaurant called reLISH Gourmet Burgers on Davie Street.</div>
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reLISH is super close to English Bay so instead of lining up at Veras for my burgers during Celebration of Lights, I'm so going to come here instead.<br />
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This gourmet burger joint is brand new and its a franchise that actually originated in Eastern Canada. There are a few locations in Fredericton, Halifax, and St.John's.<br />
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Fon and I started off with a <b>Green Peppercorn Poutine ($6.45) </b>which was AMAZING. I can't even explain how good it is, you just have to try it. But make sure you like the taste of peppercorns before you get it. :)<br />
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The humbling gravy was light and in no way heavy like the traditional poutine gravys. The fries were nice and crisp, kind of like the Costco fries. We honestly could not stop eating it, like literally! Our burgers were getting cold by the time we were willing to put the fork down.<br />
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Fon got the <b>L.A. is my Lady ($9.76) </b>made with fresh Angus Beef. It was jam packed with ingredients like sliced avocado, roasted red peppers, basil pesto, and creamy goat's cheese. She really enjoyed it and thought the burger patty was very fresh.<br />
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I went with the <b>Ground Turkey Jersey City Burger ($9.76) </b>instead which had fried field mushrooms, pickled peppers, pancetta bacon, and provolone cheese. It was delicious! Not the juicy dripping down my hands kind of good, but definitely a healthier, hippier kind of good.<br />
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Whenever I'm in downtown and want a solid burger and poutine after work, I'll definitely come here. This is a no frills, down to earth, type of cooking and grilling that you know is just cooking from the heart.<br />
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Service Rating: <b>N/A</b><br />
Food Rating; <b>3.5/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Overall Rating: 3.5/5</span></b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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I'm so happy to be writing this post because I was recently invited to a ChineseBites media event at one of my favourite places to eat! The Aberdeen food court! It may seem strange to most people but in my opinion, Aberdeen food court serves up some of the most delicious and authentic Asian fusion cuisine you can get in the lower mainland.</div>
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The event was great and brought together roughly 60 foodies and tons of delicious noms (and I mean.. TONS) and great conversation. I brought Meta Knight with me as my +1 and he had a great time meeting other bloggers and eating ALL DA FOOD.</div>
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Out of the 22 food items and 6 drinks between the six of us (I KNOW!! Crazy!), I've compiled my Top 5 favourite items so it's easier to read and decipher between the good, the meh, and the excellent. :)</div>
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<b>1) The Drunken Chicken Hot Pot </b>from the <b>Tofu Hotpot </b>stall was honestly my favorite dish of the night. If you know the 'drunken chicken' appetizer from Shanghainese restaurants, it's kind of like that, except in hot pot form with lots of wood ear mushroom, napa cabbage, crystal Korean noodles, and scrumptious broth. I've never tasted something like this before so it was truly a feast for the palate!<br />
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<b>2) </b>Before Pepper Lunch, there was <b>Teppan Kitchen </b>with it's sizzling hot plates! This is the <b>'A' Grade Ribeye Teppan with Corn and Egg </b>and it has always been one of my favourite items to get at this food court. :) Feel free to check out my previous post <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2012/12/teppan-kitchen-mambo-cafe-aberdeen-food.html">here</a>.<br />
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Once everything is all mixed and the sizzling pan crisps up the bottom of the rice, it's time to DIG IN!<br />
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<b>3) Bubble Waffle and Curry Fish Balls </b>from the <b>Bubble Waffle Stall</b> make a really great snack. The fish balls give a slight spicy kick without making you reach for the milk. <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2013/02/bubble-waffle-cafe-aberdeen-little.html">Here</a> is my previous post on this place.<br />
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A good sign of a perfectly done bubble waffle is a crisp exterior and a light buoyant eggy interior. This one checks all the boxes and is my favourite bubble waffle in Richmond. :)<br />
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<b>4) </b> <b>Wu Fung Dessert's Deep Fried Chicken Wings </b>are also a must get item when you visit the Aberdeen food court! This was a 50/50 dish between the chicken wings and fried squid tentacles and both were super solid. Here is my previous post on <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2011/12/wo-fung-aberdeen-food-court-always.html">Wu Fung</a>!<br />
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<b>5) Saboten </b>is one of the largest tonkatsu (Japanese style deep fried pork) chains in Japan. The first one in North America is right here in Aberdeen and this place is legit. This <b>Saboten Set </b>consists of deep fried shrimp tempura, tenderloin, and loin. My favourite part of their tonkatsu is the ground up black sesame powder. To see my previous post on Saboten, click <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2012/01/saboten-aberdeen-center-grand-opening.htmlhttp://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2012/01/saboten-aberdeen-center-grand-opening.html">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Sakura Roll from Aji Hana</b><br />
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(left to right): <b>House Special from 8 Juice </b>(really delicious and fruity btw), <b>Iced Lemon Ribena from Bubble Waffle, Iced Honey Matcha Tea from Teppan Kitchen</b><br />
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(left to right): <b>Iced Genmaicha from Saboten, Matcha Soy Bean Milk from Strike, Milk Tea from Estea Express</b><br />
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<b>Pan Fried Chinese Chives with Pork Dumplings </b>from<b> Chef of Dumplings. </b>This was actually very delicious as well. Didn't make it in the top 5 but was super close.<br />
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For those that like the authentic Szechuan taste, you have to try the <b>Hot Sour Noodles </b>from <b>Szechuan House. </b>This was Sherman's favourite and even though it numbed my tongue, it didn't for him and he loved it.<br />
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I love my wontons so these <b>Prawn Wontons from Lung Kee </b>were great. Also just barely missed top 5.<br />
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Skip the <b>Clubhouse Sandwich from Strike</b>.<br />
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<b>Soy Sauce Chicken and Long Gong Chicken from Leung Kee. </b>Both types were actually super flavorful.<br />
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<b>Chicken Bulgogi and Pork Belly from Kitchen Korea.</b><br />
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<b>Baked Pork Chop on Rice from Mambo Cafe.</b><br />
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<b>Taiwanese style Popcorn Chicken from Yougo Chicken.</b><br />
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<b>Sticky Rice from Leung Kee.</b><br />
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<b>Tuna and Corn Egg Roll from Strike.</b><br />
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For some odd reason, I actually ended up really enjoying this dish. It is clearly maid with canned ingredients like the corn and tuna. However, mixed with mayo, egg, and LOTS of black pepper, this actually ended up being addicting!<br />
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<b>Hainanese Chicken from Cafe D'Lite Express.</b><br />
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<b>Banana Chocolate Crepe (sample size) from Cafe Mazazu</b><br />
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<b>Mini Cream Puffs and Chesecake Sticks from Beard Papa's. </b>Always solid no matter which location.<br />
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<b>A Dream in Eden Shaved Ice from Frappe Bliss.</b><br />
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<b>Matcha Delight from Frappe Bliss.</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/tofu-hotpot-central-richmond" target="_blank" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Tofu Hotpot, Central Richmond and other Restaurants in Metro Vancouver"><img alt="Tofu Hotpot Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/16627658/minilink" style="border: none; height: 36px; padding: 0px; width: 130px;" /></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-22679901018715947382015-09-16T23:21:00.000-07:002015-09-16T23:21:07.655-07:00Sura Korean BBQ (Re-visit) - Student Discount on Friday and Saturdays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I recently re-visited the Sura Korean BBQ located on the first floor of Aberdeen. They serve up authentic Korean cuisine and samgyeopsal and there are always line ups at the front. My first visit here wasn't great at all so I was quite skeptical giving them a second chance. This was my <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2013/12/sura-korean-bbq-cuisine-not-as-great-as.html">first post</a> on them.</div>
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Meta Knight and I wanted BBQ so we got the <b>Royal Galbi ($28)</b>. When you order BBQ meat, they give you a LOT of banchans (Korean side dishes). We didn't think we'd be full off the two things we ordered, but we were actually really really satisfied!<br />
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In addition to the classic kimchi, you get sweet potatoes, some beans, a green onion salad, a full deep fried fish, Korean coleslaw, and fried eggplant. Honestly, the side dishes on its own make a meal!<br />
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The <b>Royal Galbi ($28) </b>are premium beef short ribs and it definitely didn't disappoint. It's a little pricey for the amount of meat you get, but the quality is top notch.<br />
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Meta Knight and I like to take our time cooking and grilling a little bit as we eat. So we didn't love how the staff came by and decided to cut and grill all of our meat in one go without asking us. It wasn't a huge deal and we didn't stop her, but we would've preferred not having all of our meat grilled at once because we can't get to it all before it starts getting cold.<br />
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For carbs, we got the <b>Dukbokki ($15)</b> and the sheer size of this plate really surprised us both. We chose the seafood version and they definitely didn't disappoint. There were plump shrimps, two large mussels with the shell on, and tons of mini scallops and shrimps.<br />
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I love eating my meat like this. Wrapping it in lettuce saves me from eating carbs AND I get to hit my daily veggie intake!<br />
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Even though my first visit to Sura Korean BBQ left a bad taste in my mouth, I'm really glad I gave them another try because it really was quite great. Meta Knight and I even took advantage of their great student discount that they offer on <b>Fridays and Saturdays between 9pm-10pm</b>! If you bring your student ID, you are eligible to have 50% taken off your entire bill.<br />
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I'm not sure how long the student discount will last or if every single person in the party has to be a current student, but please let me know if someone finds out!<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
Food Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$-$$$</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/sura-korean-restaurant-central-richmond-richmond" target="_blank" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Sura Korean Restaurant, Central Richmond and other Restaurants in Metro Vancouver"><img alt="Sura Korean Restaurant Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/16627240/ibiglink" style="border: none; height: 146px; padding: 0px; width: 200px;" /></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653569320726222219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-877013866381548964.post-59866384546302701652015-09-07T00:07:00.002-07:002015-09-07T00:08:06.872-07:00Hearthstone Pizza - Unlimited Toppings!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Situated near my favourite <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2012/08/dragon-hill-spa-seoul-korea-jimjilbang.html">Jimjilbang</a> (Korean Spa) and the beloved <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2013/08/sushi-k-kamizato-oh-oh-youre-beautiful.html">Sushi K</a>, is a little known pizza joint called Hearthstone Pizza. They make custom artisan pizza using a traditional stone oven at 600 Celsius.</div>
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Hearthstone is located in Port Coquitlam so it was a little far for me. But it was definitely well worth the drive.<br />
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What's unique about this pizza place is that you can create your own pizza by picking your dough, sauce, and toppings. And there is <b>no limit </b>to your toppings. Say what?!<br />
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For sauces, you can choose from red sauce, white sauce, bbq sauce, and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).<br />
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Their endless selection of veggie and meat toppings.<br />
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One thing I love about their topping choices is that you can choose from different kinds of cheese. I got the mozzarella and ricotta cheese and they were both marvelous.<br />
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Fonzor and I shared a <b>Regular ($8.95) </b>with red sauce, artichokes, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, meatball, italian sausage, and garlic. We actually wanted to get spinach as well but we felt like we chose too many toppings already. :P<br />
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Fonzor and I really loved the pizza! The crust wasn't thin nor thick crust which was perfect. It was just enough to give usthat crunchy breadstick in the end without it being greasy or oily.<br />
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Since Rae doesn't eat cheese, she got a <b>Small ($6.95) </b>with just barbecue sauce, spinach, chicken, meatball, and red onion.<br />
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Her flavour combinations were better because Fonzor and I randomly chose ingredients whereas she tried to replicate the delicious Waikiki Pizza from <a href="http://www.eatingwithkirby.com/2014/08/coconut-kennys-hidden-gem-in-bellingham.html">Coconut Kenny's</a>.<br />
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I can't rave about this place enough. I honestly wish it was closer to home because I'd visit them every week for take out. It's affordable, healthy, yummy, and it's always a good thing to support local small businesses. :) The owners Andrew and Frank are also very kind and friendly so go there now and say hi!<br />
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Service Rating: <b>N/A</b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 4.5/5</b><br />
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I totally do that too when I get a piece of stringy cheese!<br />
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I feel so blessed to be a part of the ChineseBites crew because I get to explore all these different Chinese cuisines with similar foodies like myself. Recently, I got to go to Shiang Garden for a 13 course dinner with <a href="http://seansadventuresinflavortown.com/">Sean</a>, <a href="http://xmasbb.blogspot.ca/">Grace</a>, <a href="http://www.shermansfoodadventures.com/">Sherman</a>, <a href="http://www.rickchung.com/">Rick</a>, <a href="http://foodology.ca/">Diana</a>, and <a href="http://nomss.com/">Nancy</a>. The noms are real.</div>
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We started off with a <b>Prawn Salad</b> which consisted of half a juicy ripe papaya topped with huge prawns, melon and Japanese mayo. I absolutely adore prawns that have a good snap when you bite into it, and this was the case. I'd come back just for this appetizer alone.<br />
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The venue and restaurant itself is quite grand, with chandeliers at every corner and elaborate chair covers.<br />
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The <b>Sauteed Mixed Seafood </b>came with large plump scallops, shrimp, snow peas, sea cucumber, and a gorgeous decoration of sliced oranges and cucumbers.<br />
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This is called <b>Tremella with Chicken & Crab Meat Soup. </b>For those familiar with crab meat and fish maw soup, it tastes kind of like that. Otherwise, think of it as a very thick broth based soup.<br />
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The presentation of this <b>Diced Beef Tenderloin with Honey and Pepper </b>dish blew me away more than anything. Look at that thinly sliced cucumber! I absolutely love the combination of honey and pepper so I thought this dish was really delicious.<br />
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Time for seafood! It was nearing the end of spot prawn season so the <b>Steamed Spot Prawns with Garlic </b>were more on the smaller side. The presentation was stunning though and left everyone wanting more than one piece.<br />
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This was probably my favourite dish of the night! Definitely a must get item. It's called <b>Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk </b>and it satisfied me in so many ways.<br />
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Not only did it glow in a beautiful gold colour, the salted egg yolk coated every piece of lobster perfectly. Not too little, not too much. If I wasn't in the company of others, I would have totally licked that plate clean.<br />
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I'm not sure if the presentation was especially exquisite because it was a special blogger dinner, but this <b>Whole Chicken with Abalone Sauce</b> looked ridiculously cool. The soy chicken was quite tender on its own, but became elevated when paired with the slick abalone sauce.<br />
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<b>BC Dungeness Crab with White Wine Sauce </b>was simple, fresh, and brought out the natural sweet taste of the crab. I'm normally not one to eat the crab shell cholesterol, but it did look damn enticing.<br />
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Another honey and pepper dish, yummm. This one was in the form of <b>Lamb Chops</b>.<br />
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I feel like "baos" have been a thing lately. There's <a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/bao-down-gastown-vancouver">Bao Down</a> in Gastown, <a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/bao-bei-chinese-brasserie-chinatown-vancouver">Bao Bei</a> near Chinatown... everyone just can't get enough of baos! Including me. :) My favourite version is deep fried baos with drizzled with condensed milk. Oh gawd, I'm drooling on my keyboard just thinking about it.<br />
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The braised pork belly had the quintessential ratio of 50% fat, 50% meat. Clearly it melted in the mouth and made me feel like I just committed a sin after eating it. :P<br />
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As if we did not have enough protein in this meal, we were offered an <b>En-Ping Style Whole Tilpaia</b>. I didn't try much of it so I can't comment on it too much.<br />
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The <b>Buddha's Feast Cabbage Roll </b>was a nice break from all the meat and delivered on a lighter note which was super necessary at this point. It contained carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms.<br />
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When they set the plate down I was SO excited. Both the <b>Durian Pastry and Osmanthus Flower Cake Pudding </b>was super delicious. I'm a big fan of fresh durian so I found the durian flavours to be quite muted in the pastry dish. However, I know it's just right or even too much for novice durian eaters so don't follow my palate if you don't ADORE durian like I do. :P<br />
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All in all, the 13 course dinner at Shiang Garden exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the durian pastry and lobster with salted egg yolk dishes!!<br />
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Service Rating: <b>N/A</b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 4/5</b><br />
Price:<b> $$-$$$</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Overall Rating: 4/5</span></b><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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everyone's face when I tell them i like durian...<br />
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Sugarholic Cafe is located inside Aberdeen Mall on the ground floor. It's been open for quite some time now and is a restaurant you can't ignore. Why? It shines of fluorescent white with long sheer drapes, chandeliers, and plump couches. On numerous times, I've seen people peer in, curious as to what the heck this restaurant/cafe is all about.</div>
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Going in, my expectations were very low. I mean, it's pretty hard not to when every single business before this lasted only a year or two at most.<br />
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I've got to say, I love their visual bright menus. Pictures speak louder than words so I naturally gravitate towards menus with big large pictures. :P<br />
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They actually have a pretty good "Lunch Special" menu for weekdays only between 12:30-2:30 (something like that). For $12.50, you get a choice of an entree and a drink. Of course, there are limitations to what you can choose for both entree and drink.<br />
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Their honey toast tower looks freakin' amazing... and sinful...and ridiculous. <br />
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They also offer various levels of high tea. <br />
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My mom got the <b>Creamy Masago Pasta with Crab Meat ($9.95)</b>. It comes spicy but you can order it without any spiciness. The flavours were prominent and definitely on the heavy side. My mom found it almost too salty, but she likes her flavours on the bland side. I thought it was a good version of the classic Japanese fusion masago spaghetti.<br />
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<b>Cheese Omelette Beef Fried Rice with Black Pepper Sauce ($10.95) </b>was my choice and it was hella peppery!! Just the way I like it!<br />
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I liked the rice and frozen veggies throughout. The omelette was thin and acted as a good barrier between the rice and black pepper sauce.<br />
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In the end, Sugarholic Cafe surpassed my expectations and I found their items quite delicious and affordable. The atmosphere is much nicer than a typical Hong Kong style cafe so I will definitely be back to try their lunch menu on a weekday.<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
Food Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$$</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Overall Rating: 4/5</span></b><br />
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It's hard to get your veggies in while on vacation, which was why Rae and I were so happy to stumble upon a vegan, gluten free smoothie food truck while in SOMA.</div>
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They serve acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) bowls, smoothies, juices, and power up 'shots'.<br />
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By the way, I absolutely love how they serve gluten free granola. As a person with a recent wheat allergy, it's good knowing there are still healthy eat out options for me even though I can't eat flour/wheat.<br />
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Rae and I split a <b>These Nuts Acai Bowl (reg $9.60 US) </b>composed of a smoothie on the bottom that is blended with acai, strawberry, banana, and almond milk. The toppings include one planet gluten free granola, banana, hemp seed, bee pollen, honey, sliced almond, and peanut butter.<br />
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Oh my god it was sooooo good! It was totally a refreshing and healthy way to start our day. It was so delicious, we tried experimenting with our own version of acai bowls at home after our vacay.<br />
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Next to the Bowl'd Acai food truck was a Blue Bottle Coffee stand. The area was quite industrial and just a little side street but there was already a lineup forming in front of the stand. Most people got the <b>New Orleans Iced Coffee ($4 US) </b>which was what we got too. The coffee was drip so it took a little while, but it was definitely worth the wait. It was so smooth, so creamy. I want one now just thinking about it.<br />
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Blue Bottle Coffee also serves freshly made waffles. Rae and I got one to share and thought it was only okay. The batter was too cake-like and dense for the morning. Also it was a little greasy so it didn't stay well in our stomachs.<br />
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<b>Blue Bottle Coffee: </b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 4/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$</b><br />
<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Overall Rating: 4/5</span></b><br />
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<b>Bowl'd Acai:</b><br />
Food Rating:<b> 4.5/5</b><br />
Price: <b>$-$$</b><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Overall Rating: 4.5/5</b></span><br />
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Happy Eating!<br />
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The Fish Shack on Granville street is part of the oh so famous Glowbal Group restaurants. It's a more casual take on seafood if you don't feel fancy enough for COAST. </div>
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Meta Knight and I came on a weekend around 2:45pm not knowing we were 15 minutes away from the Happy Hour Special where select items are 50% off. Luckily the waitress told us and we were able to save some monies. :)<br />
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In total, we ended up getting 1.5 dozen of Kusshi oysters. They were soooo good! The oceany salt brine flavour is so much deeper than regular bay oysters. You've gotta try them.<br />
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The <b>Rock Crab Jalapeno Poppers </b>were filled with 90% cream cheese and we barely tasted any crab. I definitely would not get this again.<br />
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I actually had high hopes for the <b>Creole Fish Tacos</b> but they unfortunately let me down as well. The liquid from the fish all came out and made the tacos soggy. When we tried to pick it up, the entire taco fell through and made a big mess. :( The fish itself was alright and nicely seasoned.<br />
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For 6 dollars during Happy Hour, this is of really great value. I just hope they tweak the recipe a bit or let the fish rest longer before putting it on the taco shell.<br />
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We quite enjoyed the <b>Popcorn Shrimp</b>! They were nicely battered and the shrimp was plump. The crispy shrimp from The Keg is still better though.</div>
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Last but not least were the <b>Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts</b>. They were tossed in lemon juice, parmesan, and some spices. Even though it's deep fried and obviously not healthy, it was still good and a veggies dish is always better than no veggie dish. :)</div>
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Food Rating: <b>2.5/5</b></div>
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To many people's surprise, I don't often eat on Commercial Drive. I know there are a bunch of amazing restaurants down the drive and it sounds crazy, but I live far so what can I do. :P Luckily, my coworkers gave me a reason to go because they decided on a dinner at Marcello Pizzeria.</div>
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I didn't try the <b>Al Due Formaggi </b>but it looked really delicious.<br />
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The <b>Pasticciati ($14.95) </b>is a gnocchi that's sauteed in a cream and meat sauce. It looked stunning and judging from the reaction on my coworker's faces, they all loved it.<br />
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This is the <b>Al Pomodoro Gnocchi ($14.95) </b>with extra sauce. I was really close to getting this but I couldn't stand the thought of having absolutely no protein! I need my meat!<br />
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What I ended up doing was I asked the server if I could get a tomato meat sauce (kind of like a bolognese sauce) since I knew they serve a cream and meat sauce. In the end, they let me, and it was sooooo good!!! The meat made a big difference and the gnocchi was just perfect. They were little pillows of fluff.<br />
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We all ended up getting a<b> Mascarpone Cream ($9.50)</b> because they were highly recommended and I would absolutely say the same. It's fat in a glass but I didn't care at all. Every single bite of that cream along with the soaked lady fingers were heaven. I would come back just for this dessert alone.<br />
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Overall, Marcello completely exceeded my expectations and I have to say it's up there for authentic Italian cuisine in Vancouver!<br />
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Service Rating: <b>4/5</b><br />
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One of the districts Rae and I wanted to visit while in San Fran was the Mission District. It's an area decorated with murals and street art, delicious authentic Mexican taquerias, and hipster apothecary and taxidermy shops.</div>
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On our way I noticed a lot of people passing us were drinking bubble tea. They all seemed to have bought it from the same place, so I searched up the bubble tea place closest to where we were walking. Turns out, the ridiculously famous bubble tea shop called <b>Boba Guys </b>was right around the corner!<br />
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Unlike a lot of bubble tea places where you can choose from 50 different flavours and customize everything and anything, they have a set menu in place with only a few topping/milk/sweetness options. The Horchata Boba and Thai Tea TOTALLY caught my eye. </div>
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The <b>Horchata Boba (left) </b>was a tad sweet for Rae's liking. I'd suggest getting it with 50% sweetness if you want the drink to be more refreshing than rich. On the other hand, I absolutely loved the <b>Thai Tea (right)</b>. It was my first time trying authentic Thai Milk Tea and I am now a fan.<br />
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I hear it's really hard to make Thai tea because it includes ingredients like Ceylon tea, star anise, condensed milk, tamarind seed, and orange blossom water. It's something I'll never attempt to try at home so I wish Boba Guys would make its way to Vancouver because I promise I'll keep coming back for more!<br />
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