Uranus1

I'm trying to make Mie Goreng and most recipes call for hokkien noodles but I never see this type of noodles for sale around (T&T, etc). I've read online and it's not really Yu mien or the cantonese style noodles. Anybody know where I can find it?

I just went to Meinhardt on Saturday and the sale ended already... and they even ran out of the 64% dark baking bars. :'( I did end up buying one of their specialty 64% bars for $11. It was so expensive... and there were so many to choose from. I ended up with a Madagascar 64% dark and it was very very smooth. Unfortunately the flavour lacked character. I would have to say Scharffen Berger's flavour is a lot bolder and lingers around in my mouth after I'm done eating.

Ok, I feel down now.... not to mention stupid... that I bought all these SB bars and SB drinking chocolate from SF thinking we can't get them here.... :'(

Wow, from the sounds of it, you can buy Scharffen Berger here in Vancouver too!?!? Why did I hurl them all the way across from SF in the first place!?!?!? Do let me know where I can buy Scharffen Berger locally, that would be greatly appreciated. :) (Apparently those baking bars I bought resembles bombs on security scanners... as the seller warned me to bring them back by hand and not in suitcases. I didn't listen... and guess what, they did go through my suitcase and opened up the SB bars)

I just returned from my trip to San Francisco and my friend told me that Scharffen Berger is one of the best chocolates made in the States. I bought the semi-sweet dark (65%) and it was very very good. The lingering after taste was just heavenly. I was doing some research on chocolates tonite and found ratings for Valrhona even higher. Now where can I get my hands on some dark Valrhona in Vancouver? Anybody know?

We went to Lillykate a month ago, after a friend's friend recommended to go there. Severly disappointed. Will not go again. They charged $12 or so for nacho... and it wasn't even that special. The mustard chicken I had was rather boring, and dry. My friend was not impressed with his mojito and fish dish either. For the quality, they should charge 1/2 of what they do now. We were so turned off we didn't bother to try out their desserts. The only thing I would go back for is the country platter, which had pretty good cheese and bread.

We just had a chance to try out Modern Club last weekend. We were very disappointed. The price was fairly expensive for what they offer and paid $26 feeling like we ate only appetizers (went home and ate some more). The best okonomiyaki I've had here was at Guu, and also a yakitori place on Alexandra road in Richmond (they've closed down a year ago).

We usually go to Sushi Cafe on Seymour, close to Dunsmuir (Across from the Bay). They have pretty authentic Japanese food, like tonkatsu, they even have a very tasty kimchi beef ramen noodle. If you are closer to Robson, try the Tropica on Robson or the Thai house; both offers lunch specials that are very good.

Does anybody know where I can get rose and lavender water? I want to make roser water ice cream, but I don't know where to get it. Thanks

I've eaten at Gotham about two years ago (same as Ling), and I ordered the filet mignon, and it was way overcooked, and extremely chewy (could probably throw it on a wall and have it bounce back and hit me on the face). The service was very rude (the waitor looked like a bouncer, who didn't know how to use the words "would you like...." before his sentence). And never gone back since. For a good piece of tender filet, I choose Morton's. But I've heard many good things about Hy's steak as well. May try it one day.

You know when no. 9 originally started, they had REALLY good BBQ duck on rice. We used to go there a lot (oh yes, the good old University days again) at midnite just for that. I think about 4 years ago it just went to the pits. :( I have not dined there in such a long time.... I'd rather go Kim-Do than No. 9. At least I can get a soup, main, dessert (J-E-L-L-O!), and drinks all under $10. :)

Ah, good old Kim Do. Brings back my University days. Its value can't be beat. The food is nothing special but the quanity is gigantic. Where else can you spend $8 and feed two? LOL. Actually the owner also owns the HO HO on Davie. I used to go so often that the servers knew exactly what I was going to order (i.e. seafood pan fried noodle). I haven't been there for almost a year.

Ling, I don't know about the poilane from Urban Fare, but I can tell you the poilane I've had in Paris was pretty damn good. It's the size of a medium pizza, and so good, I ate half on my own without just water to go with it. YUM. I miss Paris.

Coop, When are you making Miso Ramen next? Can I come and eat?

I'd say the best cheap eats for me is Kintaro. The best Japanese ramen in town for $8. You can't beat that price for a downtown location right no Robson and Denman. Although the downside is you always have to line up for at least 10 minutes before you can get a seat (and if you're waiting for a table for 4, try 30 minutes... lol) But def. the best miso ramen around, mmmm, with extra wakame and a boiled egg. Then I order a bowl of rice (free!) and eat that with the soup. <oink oink> :p