Oka-San, which translates to "mother" in Japanese, is a Japanese-Hawaiian fusion restaurant that serves up a mix of classic comforting Japanese dishes and tasty Hawaiian foods like spam and poké. Located in Fraserhood, Oka-san is situated alongside notable restaurants like Les Faux Bourgeois, Savio Volpe, Jethro's, and the recently opened Bells and Whistles. From what … Continue reading Oka-San Kitchen and Cafe
At Western Lake, good things come to those who wait. No matter what day it is, queues can be upwards of over an hour and that's even for people with existing reservations. If you're going to try your luck and walk in without a reservation, expect to be disappointed. People flock over to get their … Continue reading Western Lake
Aside from the plethora of sushi restaurants Vancouver is known for, you'll also find many locals slurping up steaming bowls of ramen at any time of the day. The ramen scene has grown tremendously over the last few years with interests from international chains like Ramen Taka set to open up in April this year. You'll … Continue reading Ramen Butcher
Going out for food has become more of a luxury these days with school in the way. Some weekends are better than others when I actually do feel like having a social life!The boyfriend and I trekked out to Richmond with his family for a simple dinner after picking up his dad from the airport. … Continue reading Uncle Lu
When it comes to Asian dessert, I find myself craving it year round. The great thing about Asian desserts - especially sweet soups is that you can opt to have them hot or cold! I was recently invited to check out November Dessert (Thanks Kenny 🙂 ) with a few foodies to check out their new … Continue reading November Dessert
Being a full-time student, I always find myself on a budget! Luckily, my friends try to be budget-friendly when it comes to eating out which I do appreciate. We all love food and eating out does add up! A few weeks ago, I met up with some friends for some early morning Hong-Kong style breakfast. … Continue reading Duotian Fish Soup Noodles Restaurant
Happy weekend, everyone! Over the winter break, I met up with some friends for brunch at Wildebeest located in historic Gastown. For those of you who frequent Catch 122, they're practically next door to each other (minus the crazy line-up) Similar to Fable Diner and Forage, Wildebeest emphasizes on sustainable agriculture known as the "farm-to-table" concept where … Continue reading Wildebeest
The coffee scene in the Lower Mainland continues to evolve with independent cafés offering something more than just your average cup of joe. I've had my fair share of coffee from chains like McDonald's or Starbucks to get me through the day, but nothing beats sitting in a beautiful café on a weekend for hours … Continue reading Zenstone Coffee
Victoria Sushi is a hidden gem located in a residential neighbourhood in New Westminster. I'm sure many of you sushi fanatics have heard about this place over the past few years for their affordable 'aburi' sushi which translates to flame-seared pressed Osaka-style sushi. I've actually dined at this place a few times prior to this review … Continue reading Victoria Sushi
Hyack Sushi is a welcome addition to the New Westminster neighbourhood utilizing both traditional and modern interpretation of Japanese cuisine. I was invited to attend a media tasting organized by Vancityduo during the early phase of opening. Hyack Sushi is conveniently located just two short blocks away from New Westminster Station along the Expo Line so it's super … Continue reading Hyack Sushi
Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen probably needs no introduction when it comes to their pho. Situated in East Vancouver within proximity to the popular Western Lake on Victoria Drive, they specialize in their Special Fish Cake Vermicelli Soup and it's pretty much the only dish every table orders here! My mom is a huge fan of … Continue reading Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
I like to always try new things in most aspects of my life. So when new restaurants pop up in the Lower Mainland, I get pretty excited regardless of the cuisine. Ichigo Ichie is a ramen joint that opened up a few months ago in Steveston South of Richmond . It didn't take much effort … Continue reading Ichigo Ichie Ramen
What’s better than a bowl of noodles on a cold day? Tofu Soup! House of Tofu is a Korean restaurant in Burquitlam that specializes in soft tofu stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae). They’ve been in business for over a decade at the same spot and they’re consistently busy regardless of the day of the week! … Continue reading House of Tofu
A lot of the food items found at Hong Kong-style cafes aka 'Cha Chaan Teng' owes much influence to its British colonial past with a diverse mix of East meets West fusion dishes. If you've ever stepped foot in any Hong Kong-style cafe, you'll be quick to notice that many western ingredients like milk, cheese, … Continue reading Happy Day Cafe
I'm sure many of you know Deer Garden Signatures as the go-to place for noodle soups where you can customize your bowl of noodles from soup base, noodles, and toppings. But.. how many of you guys out there know about Deer Garden's Coquitlam location where they serve up classic Chinese-style comfort food? According to the … Continue reading Deer Garden
