Review of Granville Room

website
957 Granville Street
Vancouver
604.633.0057

Meal
Dinner

Cost
$$

Entree
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli

The Low-Down
Delicious

Review
The Granville Room is meant to be a bar/lounge, but I ended up at this place due to an Entertainment Coupon (on a side note, coupons are awesome). The ambiance is very interesting as the place is narrow and long. The entire back wall is a mirror, which had me fooled that the place was even longer than it was. The Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna was delicious and was seasoned just right. It was interesting because there was a variety of flavours. The Porcini Mushroom Ravioli had a wonderful sauce and cooked perfectly. I have to admit the portions were a little small, but the presentation was lovely.

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

Porcini Mushroom Ravioli

Review of Sushi Bella

website
152 Lonsdale Ave
North Vancouver
604.987.8633

Meal
Dinner

Cost
$$

Entree
Tempura Udon
Ocean Dream Roll
Big Island Roll
Drunken Tiger Roll

The Low-Down
Delicious

Review
I've been to Sushi Bella before they opened up the larger restaurant. It used to be known as Saru Sushi, and I've always been a fan. Their rolls are very unique and surprisingly tasty. I haven't seen most of their inventive rolls elsewhere. Most have combinations I thought were, shall we say, interesting. However, after giving most of them a taste test, I have to say that they've been pretty enjoyable. Now, with a larger sit-down restaurant, I'm able to enjoy a more comfortable experience with their sushi. Their prices have gone up slightly since their small, take-out days, but I think it's still worth it. With their innovation and price placement, I'm a happy returning customer.

Tempura Udon

Ocean Dream Roll and Big Island Roll

Drunken Tiger Roll