The Xiang Cuisine

May 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

The Xiang Cuisine (Xiang yuan Hunan shifu) (604) 437-0828 Address: 4850 Imperial Street, Burnaby Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4; Page 5 Tastes of Hunan Heat A Quick Bite By Desmond Cheung Eat Vancouver writer I hadn’t been fired up by any Hunan heat in Vancouver since the closing of Hu Nan […]

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Holiday in Thailand

May 11th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Oh noes! Update 5/14/08 Update 5/15/08 Update 5/16/08 Update 5/20/08 Update 5/23/08 Update 5/24/08 (photos) Update 5/25/08 Update 5/26/08 Update 6/1/08 After finding an unusually low fare ($750 round-trip) a couple of days ago, I decided to take an impromptu trip to Thailand. Why Thailand? Well, besides the obvious economic reasons, it seems like a […]

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Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Cambie location)

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 8: Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Cambie location) Address: 2nd Floor, City Square, 555 West 12th Avenue (& Cambie Street) Phone: (604) 879 8038 Homepage Dim Sum Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4; Page 5 Dim Sum prices: $3.50-$8.50 with most items in the $4-$5 range Opening Hours: Lunch: 11:00am (10:00am on Weekends […]

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The San Francisco Burrito

May 5th, 2008 · 11 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

I currently find myself very amused by this wikipedia page for the “San Francisco Burrito,” and such gems as: Starting in the mid- to late-1990s, the Mission District faced increasing rents and property values and an influx of higher-income residents and visitors, particularly during the dot-com boom. During this time, some elements of the San […]

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Phodown, a second opinion

May 2nd, 2008 · 7 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

A little while ago Eat Vancouver reader and local food enthusiast, Knightafter, emailed me with the results of a phodown he has been conducting over the past several months. I was incredibly impressed by the thoroughness of his report, as well the sheer number of pho joints he has visited. It is also nice to […]

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Spicy Court Chinese Restaurant

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

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Target 7: Spicy Court Address: 5638 Cambie, #101 (map) Phone: (604) 325-1189 Dim Sum Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Prices: Range from $2.95 to $6.95 Visit date: April 13th, 2008 Visit time: 11:00 AM –ratings– Jason’s ratings – Steamed dumplings: 70% or 24.5 of 35 possible points Steamed other: 70% or 10.5/15 Fried & deep […]

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Lin’s Chinese Cuisine and Teahouse

April 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 4: Lin’s Chinese Cuisine and Teahouse Broadway @ Granville Page 1; Page 2 Price: $4.99 for 6 baos Visit date: April 5th, 2008 Visit time: 8:00 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings Soup: 5.5/10 Pastry: 8/10 Meat: 8/10 Other items & condiments: 3.25/5 Service & atmosphere: 4/5 Jason’s total: 7.1875/10 Des’ ratings – Soup: 6/10 Pastry: […]

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→ 3 CommentsTags: Chinese · Xiaolongbao

Darby’s Pub

April 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

I recently received the following press release from Darby’s Pub, advertising their new late night menu. I gotta say, I have often found myself in that area late at night when the only option around was The Naam. So I can see this being a good thing. Where to Dine Late in Kitsilano? Recently Chef […]

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Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant

April 10th, 2008 · No Comments

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Target 6: Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant Address: 3711 No. 3 Road, Richmond BC (map) Phone: 604-232-0816 Dim Sum Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Checkoff Sheet Prices: Small $3.50 Medium $4.25 Large $4.75 Special $6.25 Kitchen $6.95 Tea: 80c per head Visit date: March 30th, 2008 Visit time: 11:00 AM –ratings– Jason’s ratings – Steamed dumplings: […]

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Saigon Venture

April 2nd, 2008 · 6 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 2.3: Saigon Venture Address: 1310 Burrard Street (map) Phone: (604) 605-8908 Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3 Price: $4.25-$5.95 small; $5.25-$6.95 large Condiments Photo Visit date: March 13th, 2008 Visit time: 1 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#3 rare beef) – Broth: 6.5/10 Beef: 7.5/10 Noodle: 8.5/10 Condiments: 6.5/10 Other factors (service, atmosphere, etc): […]

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→ 6 CommentsTags: Pho