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Kyo Korean BBQ & Sushi: BIOC302 Celebratory Lunch
So this is it. A milestone was set today in mankind’s timeline: We finished BIOC 302! Whether we triumphed or burned, it does not matter. So long as we are no longer engulfed by hurricanes of fatty...
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Ramen Sanpachi: Tonkotsu, Miso and Curry!
Leon had just gotten off work around 2 so he didn’t have lunch yet. Today was a special day because Christina from Toronto came back for the summer :) We walked up and down West Broadway in search of a...
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Suika Japanese Snackbar: Suika Punch! (VANEATS.ca Dining Pass)
While reading tweets in the Twittersphere, I stumbled across a promotion for Suika Japanese Snackbar hosted by VANEATS.ca, or as they call it, a “Dining Pass.” I’ve always been eager to try Suika...
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Tokyo Thyme: My Fav Salmon Teriyaki Don!
I hate All-You-Can-Eat Sushi. There, I said it! Not only is the food expensive, but also it’s unbelievably substandard in quality. Yet, people still flock to those restaurants, under the impression...
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Gyo-O: Oooooyster Milk Ramen, Tuna Mayo & More!
Ever since Emily moved to America and became an American, I haven’t seen her much. Now that she’s attending McGill, instead of UBC (!!!), her visits are even more spaced apart. Fortunately, I managed...
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Ninkazu: AYCE? Nope, It’s All-You-Can-Sit!
* Cover photo is credited to Wes_AW After all the Boxing Day craze, Mama Grace hosted her birthday party at Ninkazu Japanese Restaurant in Richmond. I typically avoid AYCE… but since it was her...
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Cafe de Waraku: Durian Cheesecake?!
Durian. It’s one of those fruits that you see being thrown at bad guys in old school Hong Kong movies, since it’s so spiky. Besides its pointy nature, it’s also notorious for its smelliness! I’ve...
View ArticleKerrisdale Nakamura: Chewy Mushy Mess!
By the time I left UBC yesterday, it was around 7PM. I was completely famished, especially after sitting in class learning about FOOD theory. So Fasha and I decided to eat out because we didn’t want to...
View ArticleRajio: Izakaya, Coulda Been Betta!
Rajiooooo! Sounds fun to say, eh? On this foodie adventure, I get to hang out with EatingWithKirby,...
View ArticleSuika Japanese Snackbar: SupaSUIKA by VANEATS
VANEATS is at it again – partnering with Suika Japanese Snackbar to create another dining pass! SupaSUIKA...
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Mogu Japanese Street Eats: Big Big Buns
Mogu has been on my to-eat list ever since I tried their Chicken Karaage at the Richmond Night Market! So hippoCHAN and I made it a mission to hunt down this food truck and its Japanese Street Eats....
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Rajio: VANEATS.ca presents Rockin’ Rajio
VANEATS is back with another dining pass! This time around, they teamed up with Rajio Japanese Public House, which is operated by the same owners as Suika. I’ve visited before, so you can check out my...
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Sushi Hachi: Too Good For Me…
Three. That’s the number of times that it took until I successfully landed a table at Sushi Hachi. This well-known Japanese restaurant never fails to pack a full house every service, especially since...
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Guu Original: Typical “It’s Guu’d” Title
Way back in December, the Agora Cafe exec team had an end-of-the-term dinner celebration at Guu Original! T’was a chilly winters night, so I was really looking forward to indulging in some hot and...
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Akakuro-Buta Media Tasting: Kingyo, Damso & Secret Location
(Photo Credit: Wingtat Game Bird Packers Inc.) In Japan, there’s beef… and then there’s Kobe beef. There’s also pork… and then there’s Kurobuta (the black hog), a premium pork renowned for its...
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Sushi Mura: No Mura, PLEASE!
Sushi Mura has been open for quite a while now. It’s located in the tiny plaza at the intersection of 49th and Oak. Let me preface this post by saying… It’s places like this that drive me to write...
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Basho Cafe: Japanese Matcha Goodies
“Discover your home away from home” at Basho Cafe on E Hastings and Victoria. hippoCHAN and I were in the neighbourhood so we decided to check out this cozy, family-run Japanese cafe. All of their...
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Kintaro Ramen: Shio Ramen & Garlic Breath!
Kintaro is the first name that pops into mind when I think of ramen. Ironically, I haven’t eaten there until just recently. For the most part, the hearsay of block-long queues deterred me from...
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Takayama Ramen: Food Court Ramen
Takayama Ramen is a small ramen shop hidden on a second floor food court. While I’ve never experienced a long line up here like at Santouka and Kintaro, Takayama dishes out some respectable ramen....
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Gyoza Bar + Ramen: A New Contender
Miku, Minami… and now there’s Gyoza Bar + Ramen joining the restaurant family, conveniently located nearby the Waterfront Canadaline on West Pender. Food Queen and I decided hit up this newcomer on...
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