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Seared Tuna Salad and The Best Chicken Caesar and guacamole and chips from Mandy's Salads Vancouver
Healthy Eats Salads

Mandy’s Salads Vancouver Review: Is It the Best Salad in Vancouver?

Dessert Ice Cream Japanese

Fufu Cafe’s Kakigori Might Be One Of The Most Refreshing Summer Desserts In Vancouver

Cafe Japanese Matcha

Nizu Cafe Review – Is Vancouver’s Most Popular Matcha Cafe Worth Visiting?

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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
Spot Prawn

Best Spot Prawns in Vancouver: Where to Eat Them Right Now (2026 Guide)

French West Coast

Maxine’s $49 Prix Fixe Dinner Might Be One of the Best Dinner Deals in Downtown Vancouver

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

Updated on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Bakery Cafe Dessert Donuts

Mello Vancouver – Earl Grey and Black Sesame Donuts are Back!

mello vancouver mother's day donuts earl grey and black sesame

Mello Vancouver has two must try limited edition donut flavours for Mother’s Day – Earl Grey and Black Sesame!

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Hem 377 new vietnamese cafe on Victoria Drive in Vancouver ube latte with purple ube topping and coffee
Updated on April 28, 2022April 28, 2022Cafe Vietnamese

Hem 377 – New Vietnamese Cafe in Vancouver with Aesthetic Drinks

Hem 377 is a brand new Vietnamese cafe on Victoria Drive in Vancouver serving up Vietnamese coffee, snacks, and dessert.

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Nemesis Coffee GNW - All Day Brunch and CoffeeNemesis Coffee GNW - All Day Brunch and Coffee beautiful pastry flat lay
Updated on April 24, 2022April 24, 2022Brunch Cafe Dessert

Nemesis Coffee – All Day Brunch and Beautiful Pastries

You need to check out Nemesis Coffee for some of the best croissants and pastries in the city. Bonus – all day brunch!

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Yugafu Japanese Bistro - $70 Omakase Dinner Appetizers
Updated on January 29, 2024April 24, 2022Japanese

Yugafu Japanese Bistro Omakase – Best Omakase in Metro Vancouver

You need to check out the Yugafu Japanese Bistro Omakase in Surrey. It is the best omakase I have had in Vancouver.

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Motonobu udon handmade udon in vancouver
Updated on April 23, 2022April 23, 2022Japanese

Motonobu Udon – You Need To Try Vancouver’s Best Handmade Udon

Motonobu Udon is Vancouver’s first handmade udon restaurant. If you’re an udon fan you need to check it out!

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Updated on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022Korean

Mapo Pancake House Review – Korean Pancakes and Makgeolli in Yaletown

Mapo Pancake House is a brand new restaurant in Yaletown featuring Korean savoury pancakes and makgeolli (rice wine)!

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Updated on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022Cafe Dessert Donuts

Must Try Limited Edition Easter Donuts at Mello Vancouver

Must try new limited edition Mello Easter donuts! The new Speculoos and Lavender Milk Chocolate Mousse donuts are a must try!

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Updated on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022Brunch Fine Dining Italian

Carlino Restaurant Review – Elevated Brunch at the Shangri-La Vancouver

Check out my Carlino Restaurant review to see why you should make this beautiful new Italian restaurant your next brunch adventure!

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Updated on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022Chinese Fusion Japanese Taiwanese

Torafuku Spring Chef’s Omakase Tasting Menu Review

Spring has sprung and Torafuku has just launched their Torafuku Spring Chef’s Omakase Tasting menu! There are so many unique dishes to try.

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    June 27, 2026
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I have been a fan of @tuttoyaletown for quite some I have been a fan of @tuttoyaletown for quite some time and their newest tasting menu inspired by the flavours of southern italy should be your reason to give this iconic restaurant a try. 

at $129 for two people, this 3 course menu include 2 appetizers, 2 mains (the truffle risotto and the veal saltimbocca were my favourites) and 2 desserts! pro tip: if you pre-book this menu you’ll receive a complimentary spritz to start your dinner. 

#vancouverbc #vancouverfood #yvrfood #italianfood #datenightideas
it’s surprisingly hard to find a good burger in va it’s surprisingly hard to find a good burger in vancouver, but one of my faves is definitely @_burgercrush. 🍔 

their menu is simple but executed so well. they even have options for vegans and vegetarians! my go to order is a double cheeseburger with crush sauce and a side of crush fries and I can officially say this spot is chinese dad approved. 

📍 burger crush
755 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3

#cheeseburger #vancouverfood #vancouverbc #yvreats #burgersandfries
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
if you love canelés as much as I do, you need to c if you love canelés as much as I do, you need to check out this spot in osaka 🔖 

@caneledujapon has perfected the art of the canelé and their box of 12 mini (and I mean mini) canelés are the perfect sweet treat. they feature an assortment of traditional and japanese flavours and every single one is impeccably decorated. at about $20 a box it is a bit of a splurge, but worth every penny. 

#canele #osakajapan #osakafood #japanesedessert #matcha
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
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