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Seared Tuna Salad and The Best Chicken Caesar and guacamole and chips from Mandy's Salads Vancouver
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Mandy’s Salads Vancouver Review: Is It the Best Salad in Vancouver?

Dessert Ice Cream Japanese

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Angela Pastificio Review – The Best Fresh Pasta Tasting Menu in Vancouver

Time Out Market Vancouver at Oakridge Park featuring chef-driven food vendors
Time Out Market Vancouver

What To Actually Eat at Time Out Market Vancouver: My Top Picks

top 10 spots for spot prawn dishes in vancouver
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Best Spot Prawns in Vancouver: Where to Eat Them Right Now (2026 Guide)

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Seasonal lunch omakase at Tetsu Sushi Bar Michelin-recommended sushi restaurant in Vancouver
Japanese Michelin Recommended Omakase

Tetsu Sushi Bar’s Lunch Omakase Is Still One of Vancouver’s Best Sushi Experiences

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Ono Authentic Hawaiian Poke – Must Try Poke in Washington

Ono Authentic Hawaiian Poke - Must Try Poke in Washington Spicy Masago Hamachi Traditional Limu Ahi Large Poke Plate Poke in Seattle Mac Salad

Ono Authentic Hawaiian Poke has been on my food bucket list for ages. I have seen countless posts about it and thought about going for …

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Updated on January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Cafe Hot Chocolate Festival

Honolulu Coffee Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival Offerings

Check out the two cute Honolulu Coffee Vancouver Hot Chocolate offerings for 2024 – Calli-Coco and Snow-Coco. Worth a try!

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Sephora Birthday Gift 2024 – Youth to the People, Kosas, Charlotte Tilbury and Moroccanoil

The Sephora Birthday Gift 2024 options are here and they are fabulous. You can choose from Kosas, Youth to the People and Moroccanoil.

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Updated on December 30, 2023December 30, 20232023 Recap

Top 10 Must Try Restaurants in Vancouver – A 2023 Recap

2023 was truly a year of good food, great company and yummy cocktails. Here is a recap of my top 10 must try restaurants in Vancouver!

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Dovetail Yaletown New Restaurant in Yaletown
Updated on December 26, 2023December 26, 2023Italian West Coast

Dovetail Yaletown – New California Inspired West Coast Restaurant

Dovetail Yaletown is a new spot for California inspired West Coast share plates and cocktails in Vancouver.

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Updated on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023New Year's Eve Dinner

NYE in Vancouver 2023 – Top 10 Spots for New Year’s Eve Dinner

Here are the top 10 spots to celebrate NYE in Vancouver 2023! From beautiful set dinners to epic parties there’s something for everyone!

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Updated on December 11, 2023December 8, 2023Cafe French

PAUL Bakery Christmas Menu – French Cafe Dinner on Robson Street

The PAUL Bakery Christmas Menu is a great choice for your next festive holiday dinner in Downtown Vancouver.

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Updated on December 3, 2023December 3, 2023Japanese Tempura Udon

Tendon Kohaku Vancouver – Brand New Menu With Extra Large Bowls of Udon

Tendon Kohaku Vancouver has a new revamped menu that includes an expanded selection of udon dishes with no charge upsize!

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Updated on December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Afternoon Tea

H Tasting Lounge – Must Try Festive Afternoon Tea in Downtown Vancouver

Get holiday ready with the brand new festive afternoon tea at H Tasting Lounge inside the Westin Bayshore in Downtown Vancouver.

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me 🤝 japan #japan #japantravel #japanaddict #jap me 🤝 japan 

#japan #japantravel #japanaddict #japanesefoodlover #japantrip
large portions and an unlimited salad bar in burna large portions and an unlimited salad bar in burnaby 🔖 

@hungrytiger_grillkitchen has a pretty large menu of beef, chicken, pork and vegetarian rice bowls and noodle bowls. the portions are generous, the meats are cooked well and I am a big fan of the unlimited pickled veg and cabbage salad. 

worth a try if you’re in the area! leftovers are pretty much guaranteed. 

📍 the hungry tiger grill kitchen
1901 Rosser Ave unit 106b, Burnaby, BC V5C 6R6

#burnabybc #japanesefood #ricebowl #donburi #vancouverfood
top 7 kidnap worthy japanese spots in vancouver* * top 7 kidnap worthy japanese spots in vancouver*
*in no particular order

@tetsusushibar_van (downtown vancouver/west end)
@hellonori (downtown vancouver/burnaby/richmond/west vancouver)
@sashimiya (downtown vancouver)
@sushihil_restaurant (main street)
@tozensushibar (fairview)
@minamiyaletown (yaletown)
@toyokan_bowl (kitsilano)

#vancouverbc #yvreats #vancouverfood #japanesefood #sushi
set your alarm because reservations open for augus set your alarm because reservations open for august tomorrow (july 6) at 12 pm!

this is no hidden secret, but @tetsusushibar_van’s lunch omakase is one I look forward to every year. it makes its annual summer appearance and features a $110 omakase with 3 kinds of appetizers, a noodle dish, 9 pieces of nigiri sushi, miso soup
and dessert.

the best spot for this experience is definitely at the sushi bar so make sure you book one of those coveted spots. 

worthy of an upgrade: uni and negitoro hand roll (+$26) or a slice of musk melon 🍈 (+$25).

#japanesefood #vancouverbc #vancouverfood #yvreats #omakase *hosted
and just like that the month of june has flown awa and just like that the month of june has flown away ☀️ as busy as life gets there is always and will always be time for delicious food. 

#vancouverfood #vancouverbc #yvreats #koreanfood #freshpasta

📍 angela pastificio
1869 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

📍 nizu cafe
800 W Pender St #110, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J8

📍 lavantine restaurant and skybar 
833 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B2

📍 no ne kitchen and bar
867 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9

📍 c|prime modern italian steak and wine 
1015 Burrard St Unit 501, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y5

📍 jeju 
540 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X4

📍 mandy’s salads
coming soon: 2202 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8
available right now via uber eats 

📍 the hungry tiger grill kitchen 
1901 Rosser Ave unit 106b, Burnaby, BC V5C 6R6

📍 h tasting lounge
1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4

📍 nopo korean noodle 
19665 Willowbrook Dr #110, Langley, BC V2Y 1A5
for a showstopping appetizer you need to stop by @ for a showstopping appetizer you need to stop by @cprimesteak for their osso e manzo!

this decadent appetizer features colossal bone marrow, filet tartare, hazelnuts, parmesan, egg yolk, tonnato sauce and charred sourdough. it’s so rich and flavourful and the bone marrow adds an extra layer of flavour. 

other highlights include their fresh pasta. the uovo is a large ravioli with roasted garlic ricotta, wild mushrooms, hazelnuts and butter emulsion. 

📍 C|PRIME Modern Italian Steak and Wine
 1015 Burrard St Unit 501, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y5

#italianfood #freshpasta #vancouverbc #vancouverfood #yvreats *hosted
there are no shortage of sushi spots in vancouver. there are no shortage of sushi spots in vancouver. here are my top 8 that I always recommend to my friends and are in my own personal rotation. 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouverbc #japanesefood #sushi

📍 sashimiya (1348 hornby st, vancouver)

@sashimiyashop is one of vancouver’s not so hidden gems (anymore!) for sushi lovers. everything is made fresh daily, and the quality is honestly hard to beat for the price. grab a chirashi bowl or sashimi platter and head to the seawall for the ultimate picnic.

📍 minami (1118 mainland st, vancouver)

a vancouver classic that never goes out of style. from their signature aburi sushi to impeccable service, @minamiyaletown is one of those restaurants that’s always a great choice for celebrating or simply treating yourself.

📍 sushi hil (3330 main st, vancouver)

@sushihil_restaurant strikes that perfect balance between traditional and modern. every dish feels thoughtful, beautifully executed, and showcases just how incredible quality seafood can be. it’s easily one of my favourite sushi spots in the city.

📍 tetsu sushi bar (775 denman st, vancouver)

for a truly memorable omakase experience, @tetsusushibar_van is hard to beat. every piece is prepared with incredible precision and care, making it one of my favourite places in vancouver when i’m craving an intimate sushi dinner.

📍 hello nori (1165 robson st, vancouver)

hand rolls are meant to be eaten the moment they’re made, and @hellonori does them exceptionally well. warm rice, crisp nori, premium seafood, and a front-row seat to the action make every visit a fun experience.

📍 tozen sushi bar (967 w broadway, vancouver)

if i had to recommend one sushi spot that’s consistently impressed me, it’d be @tozensushibar. the seafood is incredibly fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the tuna bomb is something i order every single visit.

📍 kingyo (871 denman st, vancouver)

a vancouver institution for good reason. whether you’re sharing a table full of izakaya plates or catching up over drinks, @kingyo_izakaya_van always delivers great food, fun energy, and an atmosphere that keeps me coming back.

📍 toyokan bowl (1898 w 1st ave #2f, vancouver)

comfort fo
watching the 2026 nhl draft as a non sports girly watching the 2026 nhl draft as a non sports girly ♥️

#nhldraft #canucks #rogersarena #vancouverbc #yvr
$10 happy hour (aka late lunch or early dinner) in $10 happy hour (aka late lunch or early dinner) in this economy? yes! @crabhotlau.vancouver 

vietnamese food might not be the first thing you think of when you hear “happy hour”, but this menu will definitely keep you interested. 

the options are:
$10 DISHES - chicken wings (not available at UBC), salad rolls, spring rolls, banh mi pâté and egg and lemongrass chicken banh mi

$5 DRINKS - vietnamese coffee or some old school bubble tea (jasmine milk tea, classic milk tea or taro milk tea)

Check out this great deal at their 3 locations:
📍 2993 Granville St
📍 2141 Kingsway
📍 2192 Western Parkway

#vietnamesefood #happyhour #vancouverbc #yvreats #yvrfood *hosted
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