Living in Vancouver, how could you not learn to love going out for Asian cuisine as a default with loved ones? Japanese? Malaysian? Thai? Indian? What about Singaporean? Shiok is one of the few restaurants in Vancouver that identifies as Singaporean cuisine. According to their website, the word 'shiok' pertains to food: delicious, highly enjoyable, ten out of … Continue reading Shiok
Living in the Tri-Cities, I consider driving to Richmond such a luxury these days given the rising gas prices. Of course, every time I come to Richmond, I always convince myself that visiting a new restaurant is a must! Since the boyfriend and I were heading to the outlet for some shopping, we decided to … Continue reading Asaka Ramen
Disclosure: I was invited to attend a media event. All food and drinks were complimentary. Opinions are my own. HiFive Chicken is a Canadian-operated fast food chain offering fried and baked chicken, sandwiches, wings, and classic side dishes like coleslaw, onion rings, and potato wedges . They recently opened their second location in Burnaby (original being … Continue reading HiFive Chicken 24 (Media)
Happy New Year, everyone! I know it's been months since my last blog post and I'm terribly sorry for being MIA for so long! Life kind of got in the way for a while 🙂 With school taking up most of my time, I find it harder and harder to make time for things that … Continue reading Kokoro Ramen
The boyfriend and I have cut down on eating out drastically to save up for our upcoming trip next year. These days, we find ourselves extremely selective on where to go eat and have fun without breaking the bank. As many of you readers know, the boyfriend loves his carbs - especially anything relating to … Continue reading Campagnolo Roma
With a seating capacity of over 450 people, Tandoori Flame is North America's largest Indian buffet featuring up to 150 food items and 12 food stations. They recently expanded to the west coast with two existing locations in Greater Toronto (Mississauga and Brampton). Tandoori Flame is a family-run business owned by the Gulati family - who … Continue reading Tandoori Flame (Media)
Peaked Pies is an Australian bakery and it's a must visit for locals and tourists alike. Traditional Australian pies are savoury with a type of meat filling served with gravy. At Peaked Pies, they make them from scratch daily offering a range of sweet and savoury pies as well as Australian coffee and desserts! Their … Continue reading Peaked Pies
Chinese food is incredibly diverse with each region offering different variations of their take on what makes their culture and food unique. The distinction lies in how the food is traditionally prepared (braising, sautéing, stir-frying, steaming, stewing, etc!). An influx of different types of Chinese cuisine are slowly trickling into the food scene and it's quite … Continue reading Xi An Cuisine
Nothing short of an overnight sensation, Vancouverites have probably hardly ever heard of Nashville-style hot chicken. Recently opened, Downlow Chicken Shack on Commerical Drive is Vancouver's first ever Nashville-style hot chicken wing joint. The concept of Nashville-style hot chicken is simple, comprising of three components: bread, chicken, and pickle. The traditional rub of Nashville hot … Continue reading Downlow Chicken Shack
Linh Cafe is a bistro that specializes in French and Vietnamese cuisine. The owner, Tai Nguyen came from humble beginnings starting as a dishwasher, moving his way up in the culinary world under the wing of Chef Jean-Yves Bonoit of L'Emotion and Chef Steeve Rayé of Café Régalade- which developed his love for French cuisine. Linh … Continue reading Linh Cafe
Yes, that's snow. And yes, my visit to The Ellis in Kitsilano was a few months ago. My birthday month to be exact! I was always intrigued by their name so I did some digging and found the inspiration behind the restaurant name on their website: "For six decades, Ellis Island, in the harbour of … Continue reading The Ellis
After living in the Tri-Cities for ~ 5 years, I could say I've definitely had my fair share of Korean food. As you all may know, Coquitlam is also commonly known as "Koreantown", home to one of the larges Korean communities in North America. It's almost like a hub with lots of Korean businesses and … Continue reading Oz Korean Cuisine
No matter how full I am, there's always room for dessert. With the summer weather rolling around, I've been craving nothing but desserts! With so many choices available, I tend to always gravitate towards cakes-fancy cakes to be exact 😉 Sugar Lab is a relatively new dessert shop in South Burnaby that specializes in mille crêpes. Mille … Continue reading Sugar Lab
Hey everyone! I'm excited to announce that Uncle Tetsu has finally opened today at Metrotown! I was lucky enough to get an extended invite for a media preview (Thanks Andrew!) with my foodie friend Regina yesterday for an exclusive tour. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Uncle Tetsu, they are a popular Japanese franchise … Continue reading Uncle Tetsu (Media Preview)
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
