This week, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates introduced a gaggle of hungry foodies to the global flavours of Coquitlam. Whether locals or visitors to the Metro Vancouver suburb, many were surprised by the array of global inspiration found in the dishes prepared by the chefs at the participating restaurants. From the Malaysian roots of PappaRoti, to…
Tag: Korean
Haru Korean Kitchen
Even though Haru Korean Kitchen has been open since the winter, we’ve recently made a couple of visits to try out their stylish and tasty Korean food. If you follow us, you know we try a lot of Korean restaurants around town, and Haru Korean Kitchen now ranks right up there with our favourites. The…
Dolpan Seoul BBQ Restaurant
In the centre of Richmond, Dolpan Seoul BBQ brings a taste of Korea to your table. Found amongst nail salons, spas and other small eateries, Dolpan Seoul BBQ has carved out a favourable, and flavourable, reputation in it’s short time since opening late last year. When we finally made our way to visit recently, we…
Vancouver Foodster Best Chicken Wings Challenge – Recap
From June 8 – 29, Metro Vancouver restaurants offered their own unique entries into Vancouver Foodster’s Best Chicken Wings Challenge. Like all Vancouver Foodster challenges, the chefs were invited to be as creative as they like to highlight either an already existing menu item or create a wholly unique dish for their entry. In the…
On The Bab – Korean Street Food in London
On our recent trip to London we discovered the Covent Garden version of On The Bab – Korean Street Food restaurant. The small, rustic cafe is tucked amongst pubs, cafes, shops, and museums near Covent Garden, making it an easy spot to stop while exploring the iconic central London destination. With a mix of tourists…
Oil Pressure Vibrator at PuSh Festival 2017
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is known for bringing cutting edge international performances to the city. Oil Pressure Vibrator, is the type of show that only PuSh can bring to audiences. The Festival encourages patrons to take a look outside of the mainstream and allows artists to explore their creativity. Geumhyung Jeong’s Oil Pressure Vibrator from…
TAKO – Taqueria Koreano
There’s a new taco in town! TAKO is a funky fusion of Mexican and Korean cuisine, newly opened on Expo Boulevard, next to Stadium/Chinatown Station. A great option before an event at BC Place or Rogers Arena, or a trip to Costco, TAKO’s take on comfort food are easy and tasty. We grabbed a few…