604 Just Eat: Japanese Ramen @ Yah Yah Ya Ramen

Jun 13th, 2015

Yah Yah Ya Ramen @ Central Richmond

Food:  4/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  3.5/5   Price:  Avg. $18/person

There are a lot of famous ramen joints in Downtown area but not the same case in Richmond.  There is only a few but they are not that tasty.  Yah Yah Ya Ramen is located next to Richmond Sushi in Union Square, Richmond; the same mall that we had Hainanese chicken last week.  I know Yah Yah Ya has been opened for quite a while already.  I still remember the day hubby and I wanted to go to the Taiwanese restaurant for lunch (former restaurant) then we realized that it was closed and replaced by Yah Yah Ya.  I WAS SO SAD and we did not go in.  Finally we decided to give it a try this ramen joint when I needed to pick a place for dinner in Richmond.
MUST EAT:  SHOYU RAMEN & SALMON DON

604 Just Eat: Malaysian/Singaporean Cuisine @ Coco Hut Restaurant

Jun 7th, 2015

Coco Hut Restaurant @ Central Richmond

Food:  3/5   Service:  2/5   Atmosphere:  2/5   Price:  Avg. $12/person

Coco Hut Restaurant is a small restaurant specialized in Malaysian/Singaporean food located in Union Square, Richmond.  A very good friend of mine strongly recommend us to go Coco Hut for Hainanese chicken.  She said it's way better than Mui Garden and Café D’Lite Express so we went there for Sunday lunch.  We ordered the lunch combo for Two; included one appetizer , two entrees and two drinks.

604 Just Eat: Canadian Cuisine @ Pier 73 Restaurant

Jun 6th, 2015

Pier 73 Restaurant @ Richmond

Food:  1.5/5   Service:  3.5/5   Atmosphere:  4/5   Price:  Avg. $28/person

 Pier 73 restaurant is located in Pacific Gateway Hotel near YVR airport.  Great environment with the nice view of Fraser River.  We went there for dinner with a group of 5 on a Saturday night. Great night to catch up with some friends.  Cheers!

604 Just Eat: Japanese Style Western Cuisine @ Cafe de L'Orangerie

May 30th, 2015

Café de l'Orangerie @ Marpole

Food:  4/5   Service:  3.5/5   Atmosphere:  3/5   Price:  Avg. $19/person

We had dinner at Penang Delight last month and we saw a little Japanese café right next door in Marpole.  Finally we decided to make a trip to try out Café de l'Orangerie with my best girl and her family on a Saturday night.  I heard that lots of people like this place! 
Must Eat:  Hamburger Steak, Sesame & Miso Sauce Tuna Sashimi

604 Just Eat: Japanese Cuisine @ Sushi Han

May 19th, 2015

Sushi Han @ Richmond

Food:  3/5   Service:  2.5/5   Atmosphere:  2.5/5   Price:  Avg. $15/person

I grew up in Richmond and Sushi Han is only 2 blocks away from home. I used to go Sushi Han (old location in the same mall) from time to time since I was a teenager!  I think it has been in business almost 20 years.  Even I worked aboard for the last 10 years, I would go Sushi Han whenever I came home for holidays.

604 Just Eat: Japanese Cuisine @ Asakusa Sushi

May 12th, 2015

Asakusa Sushi @ South Burnaby

Food:  3.5/5   Service:  2/5   Atmosphere:  2/5   Price:  Avg. $15/person

A friend has read my post of Sushi Garden earlier and recommended us to go Asakusa immediately.  He said it's better value than Sushi Garden without the long queues.
Asakusa Sushi is located right across from Metrotown and it's only a few minutes walk from Sushi Garden on Kingsway.  Asakusa is a small sushi joint operated by Vietnamese when Sushi Garden is Korean run. 

604 Just Eat: Malaysian Cuisine @ Penang Delight Cafe [馬來檳城美食]

May 2nd, 2015

Penang Delight Cafe @ Marpole

Food:  3/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  3/5   Price:  Avg. $25/person

Penang Delight Cafe is an authentic Malaysian restaurant located in Marpole.  We went there for dinner with a group of 5 to celebrate a friend's birthday.  It was my first time visit and I was very excited the wide selection of Malaysian and Singaporean food on the menu.  I have been craving the traditional flavors of Malaysian and Singaporean food badly after my Asia trip few months ago.

604 Just Eat: Italian Cuisine @ Trattoria Italian Kitchen

May 2nd, 2015

Trattoria Italian Kitchen @ Kitsilano

Food:  3/5   Service:  4/5   Atmosphere:  4/5   Price:  Avg. $35/person

Finally I can start catching up some posts after my eye laser surgery!
We wanted to have a causal brunch on the weekend so we decided to check out Trattoria Italian Kitchen at Kitsilano on Saturday. 

Classic Italian Restaurant!

604 Just Eat: Japanese Cuisine @ Sushi Garden

Apr. 19th, 2015

Sushi Garden @ South Burnaby

Food:  4/5   Service:  1.5/5   Atmosphere:  2/5   Price:  Avg. $15/person

I have read lots of reviews about the great value and long queues of Sushi Garden.  Heard it is the best Korean sushi joint in town.  Hubby chose to come here on the way home from our road trip.  He has been to this place before but this was my first time visit. 

604 Just Eat: Vietnamese Cuisine @ Pho Galaxy Vietnamese Restaurant

Apr. 19th, 2015

Pho Galaxy Vietnamese Restaurant @ Chilliwack

Food:  3.5/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  2.5/5   Price:  Avg. $12/person

We picked Pho Galaxy for lunch before heading to Hope. 



Pho Galaxy is a small pho place in town.  We read lots of wave reviews about Galaxy so Sida AKA Pho Queen does not want to miss a chance to try a new Pho joint!  LOL

604 Just Eat: Pacific Northwest Cuisine @ Bravo Restaurant & Lounge

Apr. 18th, 2015

Bravo Restaurant & Lounge @ Chilliwack

Food:  3.5/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  4/5   Price:  Avg. $70/person

Hubby and I went on a short road trip to Chilliwack and Harrison Hot Springs area over the weekend.  We read quite a lot of good reviews online about Bravo so we chose this restaurant for our 1st wedding anniversary dinner.
Bravo Restaurant & Lounge is a high end restaurant to go for fine dining at Chilliwack Downtown.  The interior décor is elegant and classy with excellent seating and warm atmosphere.  We are spoiled with all the top rated and delicious dining places in Downtown Vancouver so we walked in with very high standard and expectations. it was an unique and romantic dining experience in Chilliwack!

 

604 Just Eat: Desserts @ Forty Ninth Parallel Cafe and Lucky's Doughnuts

Apr. 11th, 2015

Forty Ninth Parallel Café and Lucky's Doughnuts 

@ Main St.

Food:  4/5   Service:  2.5/5   Atmosphere:  2.5/5   Price:  Avg. $4/person

It was totally different and distinctive from Tim Hortons.  I did not visit Lucky's Doughnuts in person.  My husband drove to Lucky to get the doughnuts by himself before lunch at Stanley Park.  Therefore, no exterior and interior photos of the café this time. 
Lucky's handcrafted doughnuts are made fresh daily and features local and seasonal ingredients. 

604 Just Eat: Pacific Northwest Cuisine @ The Teahouse

Apr. 18th, 2015

The Teahouse @ Stanley Park

Food:  4/5   Service:  4/5   Atmosphere:  4.5/5   Price:  Avg. $35/person

Teahouse is located in Stanley Park by the Third Beach.  Beautiful and stunning view of the oceans.  If you come for dinner, the view is exactly where the sunset is.  The view is totally breathtaking and romantic.
We haven't been to Teahouse for few years already.  We picked to come again for lunch before heading to our road trip for the wedding anniversary celebration!  Plus, my boss at my previous work in Hong Kong was in town for business.  I chose to bring her to teahouse to enjoy the wonderful natural environment of Stanley park and lovely weather besides the food before leaving to airport.  
    Must Eat:  Teahouse Stuffed Mushrooms, Salmon Flatbread and Mussels

Cute and romantic house with the beautiful patio and garden.

604 Just Eat: Korean Cuisine @ Haroo Korean Homestyle Cuisine

Apr. 11th, 2015

Haroo Korean Homestyle Cuisine @ Richmond

Food:  4/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  3/5   Price:  Avg. $20/person

 Haroo is a small authentic Korean restaurant on 2nd floor of the plaza on Alexandra road located in Richmond.  It is a small family run business by the Korean owner.  Price is on the high side compared with other Korean joints; it was worth it with the huge portion and tasty dishes.

604 Just Eat: Desserts @ Dolce Gelato

Apr. 11th, 2015

Dolce Gelato @ White Rock

Food:  4/5   Service:  2.5/5   Atmosphere:  3.5/5   Price:  Avg. $5/person

Dolce Gelato is located on the main street facing the beautiful oceans.  It is a small family run gelato shop that only open in the summer season.  Their gelato is freshly made everyday with fresh local ingredients in the seasons.

604 Just Eat: Chinese Cuisine @ Kongee Dinesty [金津粥品專門店]

Apr. 11th, 2015

Kongee Dinesty [金津粥品專門店] @ Richmond

Food:  4/5   Service:  3.5/5   Atmosphere:  3.5/5   Price:  Avg. $14/person

Kongee Dinesty, a new Chinese restaurant located on Garden City/ Capstan Way. 

    We came here for dinner last time and we were very happy to enjoy the Chinese dishes we had.  We came again with my dad to try their congee and Chinese donuts for Sunday lunch.
Must Eat:  Sampan Congee & Salty Chinese Donut

New and modern décor with a large window display to see inside the kitchen. 

604 Just Eat: Desserts @ Soft Peaks Ice Cream

Apr. 5th, 2015

Soft Peaks Ice Cream @ Gastown

Food:  2.5/5   Service:  2.5/5   Atmosphere:  2.5/5   Price:  Avg. $6/person

4 of us were walking around the Gastown area while waiting the table from "Ask for Luigi".  Therefore, we decided to go check out Soft Peaks and have an ice-cream before dinner! 



604 Just Eat: Italian Cuisine @ Ask For Luigi

Apr. 5th, 2015

Ask For Luigi @ Gastown

Food:  4/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  3/5   Price:  Avg. $55/person

If you are Italian food lover, highly recommend you to "Ask for Luigi"! 

 

Ask For Luigi, a little Italian joint at the corner of Alexander Street and Gore Ave. 

It is one of the smoking HOT and BUSY restaurants in town.

My good friend picked this place for dinner the night before leaving town.  I would not mind facing line up for delicious dishes so we were there around 6:15pm.

We were told about 1-hr wait.  I gave them my mobile number and they sent me SMS text message when the table is ready.  Simple and efficient.  We walked around the Gastown area while waiting.  The wait ended up taking 45-min.  It was not that bad! 
I love the wooden interior, warm and cozy atmosphere.

Must Eat:  Luigi's Meatballs & Pappardelle & Duck Ragu

Las Vegas Trip Day 4: Lunch @ Giada

Oct. 26th, 2014

Giada @ The Cromwell

Food:  2.5/5   Service:  3/5   Atmosphere:  3/5   Price:  3.5/5

We choose to go Giada for lunch on our last day in Vegas. 

Giada @ Cromwell, the first restaurant from chef Giada De Laurentiis. This is one of the beautiful and well appointed restaurant we visited in Vegas.

Cozy lounge and nice decors with posters from her grandfather/film producer Dino’s movies. 

Las Vegas Trip Day 3: Desserts @ Jean-Philippe Patisserie

Oct. 25th, 2014

Jean-Philippe Patisserie @ Aria

Food:  3/5   Service:  2/5   Atmosphere:  3.5/5   Price:  3/5

Jean Philippe is the Executive Pastry Chef at ARIA Resort & Casino, has brought his expertise and passion for French gourmet to Jean-Philippe Patisserie. This place has all the sweet kinds you can think of.  Lovely!