website
013 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver
778.338.4938
Meal
Dinner
Cost
$$
Entree
The Onion Soup
Beef Croquettes
Crab and Shrimp Cakes
Portobello Tart
The Low-Down
Disappointing
Review
I've been looking forward to trying this place for a while now. There are always people in there and a few people have talked about it before. I finally got a taste of it and boy, was I disappointed. The Onion Soup, which is boasted as the best onion soup you've tasted in years, was overly salty. I could barely finish it. The Beef Croquettes were more akin to a taro paste, which I don't particularly enjoy (no picture unfortunately). The Crab and Shrimp Cakes were the only tasty part of the meal, however they were very small. Lastly, the Portobello Tart was... let's say interesting. The tart was not soggy, which was good, but the taste didn't necessarily resonate with me. My final decision: pricey, small, and disappointing. Oh, and as a side note, my stomach wasn't feeling all that well afterwards too.
The Onion Soup
Crap and Shrimp Cakes
Portobello Tart
website
101 - 436 Richards Street
Vancouver
604.684.3663
Meal
Lunch
Cost
$
Entree
Thai Wrap
The Low-Down
Delicious
Review
I'm definitely a carnivore, so having a vegan lunch is definitely different for me. I decided to have a Thai Wrap, and it did not disappoint. It was very tasty, especially with the extra sauce that was given. All the ingredients were very fresh and tasted rich in my mouth. I don't think I've had this combination of ingredients before, but it worked. I must say, the meal was really refreshing. Moreover, this place supports organic and local ingredients, so it's a plus for my body and the environment! The only complaint I would have is that it was a little small and I got hungry later on around 4pm.
Thai Wrap
Burrard Street (across from Scotiabank Theatre)
Vancouver
Meal
Dinner (Snack)
Cost
$
Entree
Spicy Cheese Terimayo
The Low-Down
Delicious
Review
I know that a lot of people say that a Japadog is just another hot dog. They ask, "Why do people line up for such a long time to get a hot dog when they can walk down the street and get one right away?". Well, because it's different. Yes, it's a hot dog, but it's the ingredients that come with the hot dog that make it so good! It's like having a hot dog stand sell hot dogs without toppings and one that does. I'd go for the one with toppings any day, even though both are technically just selling hot dogs. I'd have to say my favourite is the Terimayo. The sauce is just delicious! Combine that with cheese and spicyness, and you've got a top dog.
Spicy Cheese Terimayo
518 Hornby Street
Vancouver
604.689.2922
Meal
Lunch
Cost
$
Entree
Miso Chicken Ramen
The Low-Down
Average
Review
I love noodle in soup, but I've never had a fancy for Japanese ramen. Perhaps I've had too many instant noodles in my life and it has cheapen the image for me. Either way, the Miso Chicken Ramen I had for lunch didn't change my mind about this dish. It is quite similar to other ramen places I have been to and didn't wow me in any particular way. I would come back if I had a noodle in soup craving just because there aren't too many noodle in soup places downtown.
Miso Chicken Ramen
website
4129 Lougheed Hwy (Gilmore)
Burnaby
604.229.4423
Meal
Dinner
Cost
$$
Entree
BC Chicken Burger
The Low-Down
Average
Review
This was a nice quick meal. A good portion of chicken between two buns and fries drenched with vinegar, salt, and a helping of ketchup. As usual, White Spot delivers good diner food. Nothing to complain about here!
BC Chicken Burger
