Newly opened on street level of Hotel Blu, Black Rice Izakaya is a stylish compact bistro serving a nice selection of light bites. Fresh seafood form the basis for the sushi, nigiri and sashimi. Creative rice and noodle bowls, Japanese Tapas, Kushi-Yaki are nicely presented and, from what we tasted on our visit during their opening…
Tag: Asian
Damso Modern Korean Restaurant
On the 800 block of Denman Street in Vancouver’s West End, is Damso Modern Korean Restaurant, a small, stylish restaurant serving its own take on Korean cuisine. Billy and I randomly choose Damso one evening after an aborted attempt to visit another more traditional Korean restaurant. Damso was a pleasant surprise, the tiny spot has…
Delicious Pho’ opens on Robson
On the east end of Robson Street, we have almost every style of cuisine for a quick lunch or dinner but until recently there wasn’t any pho’ noodle house. That has now be remedied with the opening of Delicious Pho’, a large, bright restaurant serving a wide range of Vietnamese inspired menu items. I must…
Get your tickets for Tasting Plates – Central Richmond
Taste your way through the middle of Richmond as Tasting Plates – Central Richmond guides you and your foodie friends on a tasting tour, July 9th. While Richmond is well known for it’s authentic Asian cuisine, Tasting Plates – Central Richmond highlights the diversity of restaurant offerings available in the city. This edition of Tasting…
Kingyo Japanese Izakaya
Kingyo Japanese Izakaya on Denman street has won many accolades in its short five year existence, including “Best Casual Japanese” Gold 4 years running at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, slipping to Silver for the first time in 2011. One visit to Kingyo certainly isn’t enough to get the full depth of the menu…
Qi Bangkok Eatery – New York
Style with sustenance is the name of the game at Qi Bangkok Eatery. The first thing that strikes diners, even before walking in the door, is that this Thai bistro is far from average in appearance. Hologram images stare out from the full wall of windows, the crisp white paint surrounding the doors is a…
Next Noodle Bar
Inconspicuous amongst the retail storefronts of west Robson Street, Next Noodle Bar in downtown Vancouver is a simple and easy stop for lunch or dinner. Pan-asian food with selections culled from various Far East kitchens, most items are made to order hot and fresh and quickly brought to the table. With a widely varied &…