Pink Elephant Thai is operated under Thai House Group which also owns Thai Urban Bistro in Yaletown. The place is sleek and modern comprised of oversized booths, coveted tables, and a huge bar with a feminine touch of pink and white. The menu offers popular dishes from all regions of Thailand so expect more than … Continue reading Pink Elephant Thai
For those of you who are familiar with Lady M, a well known cake boutique best known for their signature mille crêpes - then you're in for a treat at the newly opened Miss Lina in Richmond. Miss Lina first made her appearance at the International Night Market back in 2015 and continued her business … Continue reading Miss Lina Crêpe Cakes
Disclosure: All food was complimentary, but all opinions are my own. Newest food truck on the block is The Praguery featuring freshly baked sweet and savoury chimney cakes inspired by the popular Czech dessert trdelnik. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the concept, trdelnik is a spit cake (cake roasted on a spit over a fire) … Continue reading The Praguery
Fat Mao Noodles is a casual pan-Asian noodle joint located in the heart of Chinatown in Vancouver. It’s operated and owned by Chef Angus An, the man behind Maenam, Freebird Chicken, Longtail Kitchen, and Sen Pad Thai on Granville Island. Fat Mao Noodles has been around since Fall 2015 and I've been meaning to check … Continue reading Fat Mao Noodles
You know summer has arrived when the berry picking farms open. Just a few weeks ago, the boyfriend and I made the trip to go berry picking at Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery in Langley. I've always pictured berry picking to be a fun summer activity when the weather cooperates, of course. Entry to Krause Berry Farms is … Continue reading Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery
Growing up, traditional Asian desserts never really appealed to me. The idea of having red bean or green bean soup for dessert after a meal was what I disliked the most whenever my family went out for Chinese. It wasn't until my recent trip to Hong Kong last summer that allowed me to really appreciate … Continue reading Meet Fresh
Vancouver is arguably the sushi capital of the world. With literally hundreds of Japanese restaurants across the Lower Mainland, how do restaurants these days distinguish themselves from such a saturated market? Well, many new Japanese eateries these days are taking culinary creativity to the next level by specializing in 'aburi sushi'. 'Aburi sushi' translates to … Continue reading Yui Japanese Bistro
Hope everyone had a well rested long weekend. I'm already looking forward to the next one! Like any holiday, it wouldn't be anything special without delicious eats. For those of you who follow me on Instagram , you probably know that I'm a huge fan of The Coffee Bun in Coquitlam. I've been frequenting the place for about five … Continue reading PappaRoti
In the last few years, there's been a proliferation of Asian restaurants popping up across the Lower Mainland featuring sub varieties of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese. I've also started to notice an influx of bubble tea chains flocking over to the West Coast ... not that I'm complaining 😛 Being a food blogger, it's … Continue reading Myst Asian Fusion
Mon Paris is a Parisian-inspired cafe that opened up its doors in early 2017 right across from Metrotown Station in Burnaby. The woman behind Mon Paris Patisserie is classically trained French pastry Chef Elena Krasnova. Her crafted confections here are sold at very moderate prices showcasing a unique array of delicacies ranging from éclairs, madeleines, and molded chocolates. I … Continue reading Mon Paris Patisserie
By now, I’m sure many of you Vancouverites have heard of Matsuzushi, a Japanase mom and pop establishment located in Port Moody best known for their affordable omakase. Omakase is a Japanese phrase that translates to ‘I’ll leave it up to you’ where patrons entrust the chef to serve the best he has to offer … Continue reading Matsuzushi
As an avid ramen lover, I’m always searching for a new place to try out. Sometimes I just can’t help myself but revisit old favourites over and over again. Living in the Tri-Cities, there aren’t many good options around for a comforting bowl of ramen compared to Vancouver, so whenever I get the chance to … Continue reading Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
L’Éclair de Génie is the newest sweet addition to join the dessert scene in Vancouver. Located in the heart of downtown, this Paris-based pastry shop is best known for their rotating flavours of unique éclairs. This is their first North American location with over twenty locations worldwide to date. For those of you who are … Continue reading L’Éclair de Génie
Savio Volpe is truly a dining experience to be genuinely savoured. Recently voted as ‘Best New Restaurant' by Vancouver Magazine, the team behind Savio Volpe offers rustic Italian fare with focus on fresh local ingredients featuring house-made pastas. The menu will rotate according to what’s seasonal, but they do keep a few of their most … Continue reading Savio Volpe
It's been well over a year since I started this whole blogging thing and I'm glad that my blog is still alive. Well kind of! There's always that fear of starting something new and not sticking to it. But I'm glad to have the support and guidance from friends and loved ones who continue to encourage … Continue reading Turkish Donair
