canucklehead
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Great pictures! You and Henry look great.
I am glad that you liked FLM and Victoria City - they are definite winners.
Was your nerves a result of a TV appearance? Ha!
Did you notice that things were less crowded in HK? EVERYONE tries to leave during CNY - less Lai See to give out.
Did you take pictures in Tawian? Would love to see the night markets there.
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I've been a few times and its been generally good - except during the summer - get an air conditioner please! Too bad about the crappy server - that's the kind of thing that would drive me away for good.
Still - its nice to see a neighbourhood independent make a go of things.
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The duck hot pot is good - but be prepared to really hunt for the meat, its all bones. The steamed chicken dish is like that also... What happens to all the breast meat at Hunan restuarants?
Has anyone tried Lin's yet? By the people who opened The Place. West Broadway - just one block west of Granville. I think its supposed to be spicy Sichuan.
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This is really excellent - another step towards trying to make this at home. Really - fantastic.
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I refuse to believe that Surrey is that scary. Really?
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Really - is it that scary?
I was going to suggest Mahek for Indian food - friends of mine in Surrey love it. They have a branch in Kits - but I think they toned down the spicing and it was not as good as I hoped it would be.
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I've alway thought it was used for soup - but now that I think of it - this does not make sense - as a soup would be slow cooked for hours to extract as much flavor as possible.
I've never eaten one - and I've never heard of it being good.
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Had lunch at Saravanna today - and its as good as I remember. The $9.40 lunch buffet is a complete bargain (inlcudes mini dosas and naan that are brought tableside) The dishes are all vegetarian with bright hot spicy flavours - and are quite unlike anything I've seen at other Indian restaurants. Make sure you get some of the yogurt to help cool your pallete. Delicious.
Quick pointer - the sambal (looks like a soup) is spicy sour accompniament for the dosas - put some into one of tiffin bowls and dip your dosa into it.
Man. I could go back for dinner.
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I can't tell you how much I've been anticipating this opening. They had a branch in Silicon Valley - and man - it was outstanding! I know they have a branch in Toronto - so I am glad they finally decided to open in Vancouver. It is some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Their dosas and tiffins are delicous. Bright strong flavours of Southern India. Vegetarian (if I remember correctly) - but very rich with butter. I hope the Vancouver branch is good!
On a side note - Mahek (much recommended by my Indian friends in Surrey) has opened a branch in Kits - the signage outfront reads Mumbai Cafe. Though the flavours were clean - it was bland without the sparkle of fresh spices. The host said they reduced the spicing for the local clientele. Too bad.
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I saw F-Cup cookies on my recent trip to Tokyo - they were sold in a drug store - food section. I wonder if it is considered a drug.
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any thoughts on a lunch stop near Granville Island for before I head over to check out the market?
(no, Les Amis doesn't count...)
On a day like today - Go Fish. Sit out side and enjoy the rare spot of sunshine.
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hummingbirdkiss - you rock!
But you are right - just finding a place centrally located and walking around and exploring is alot of fun. Although it is possible of course to find bad asian food - the chances are pretty good also that you'll stumble over something you'll like.
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I really enjoyed the brunch I had at Ocean 6 Seventeen. And Tojo's was pretty good, but it's way past "mildly expensive".
I think that Tojo's is good - but I agree, the pricing is over the top. Sitting at the bar for the omakase you really feel the meter ticking.
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thanks for all the suggestions so far, Fuel in particular looks really good, and as for dim sum I'll probably settle on Gingeri, it seems to be a popular suggestion.
Global: how is the oyster selection at So.Cial? Do they have a lot of varieties on offer and is it all just West Coast stuff?
Endy - if you compare it with Rodney's, you may be a little disappointed. I went to So.cial for oysters once - and though it was pleasant, it is not oyster nirvana. In fact, the first olympia oyster I ever had was at Rodney's in Toronto - as they are not generally available here even though they are are a west coast oyster.
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Have poultry intestines been mentioned? Goose and chicken instestines are popular for Hot Pot cooking in HK - in fact, it's made its way to a popular restaurant here in Vancouver.
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I have to agree with Obha and say the Tawainese street food is absolutely amazing - the night food market is a wonder. Anything grilled, fried, steamed, stirred fried - that you can imagine. Tawain has a snacking culture that really exceeds Hong Kong's (who are more meal and afternoon tea focused).
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Congratulations on your success - you guys deserve it. Totally f-king awesome.
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Skip So.Cial the resteraunt - visit their butchershop for great deli sandwhiches instead. They make most of their own charcruterie.
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You've got a pretty good list!
I would try to make room for Fuel also. New place - imaginative cooking.
I personally like Gingeri for Dim Sum in Richmond better - I've heard that Shun Feng has slipped since starting out of the gates strong.
If you like Kintaro - the owners have opened a new place just down the street called Motomachi Shokudo that has gotten some good praise.
For izakaya - I think the best is Kingyo - also on Denman street - the cooking is tighter and flavours are fresher and cleaner than other places.
Coffee is also expertly brewed at the Elysian room - which is a stone's throw from Granville Island.
So.Cial butcher shop is great for lunch time sandwhiches - the restaurant is not good I'm afraid.
I'd skip Feenie's for now.
Remember to get to Vij's early or be prepared to wait.
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Hi everyone! We're going to be in Taiwan next week, followed by a short 3 day trip to HK. I was wondering if anyone had any recs for dim sum in HK. (We're covered in Taiwan as my fiancé's aunt is a food-lovin' local and will show us some great spots, I'm sure.)
In addition to dim sum, I plan on eating a lot of street food and maybe hitting up a seafood restaurant one night. Also, I love HK style pastries/buns...which bakeries are your favourites? TIA
Dim Sum
Fook Lam Moon (Kowloon Side is better) - they get all the details right
Victoria City (SHK Center in Wanchai) - crab roe xlb, beef buns are a must
Four Seasons Hotel - just for the sheer niceness of the room, desserts are as standout.
Sea Food Dinner
If you make a trip of it - Lamma Island and Sai Kung are fun for picking out sea food from giant tanks. Ming Yuen in Sai Kung also has incredible roast duck.
Have fun!
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I am craving clay pot rice with cured meats... and would like to try to make it at home. I had always assumed that you cook the rice as per a normal pot (high heat to bring to a boil and then very low heat to cook through). But I've seen pictures of clay pots with jet engine burners at very high heat for claypot rice.
I want to have a good amout of crunchy bits on the outside - so is high heat necessary? When do you turn down the heat?
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I guessing the popular choice would be Thomas Haas... anything in Vancouver though? I'm going to try patisserie lebeau again... but I find them a bit on the small side...
I think I recall that 49th parallel on 4th ave sells TH croissants. Wherever they get them from, they are pretty great and located in Vancouver.
The french patisserie on Arbutus has pretty decent croissants as well. I often get mine from Coco et Olive, which are not bad and come with great atmosphere.
Is the french patisserie on Arbutus you are referring to the Pastry Club Dessert Cafe Ltd - which is on 41st... so obviously, you are not. Ha!
Have heard good things about Pastry Club. Also have very good things about the morning croissants from Chef Bryan from Nwyles.
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Those joazi are absolutely perfect - just like one's I've seen in Beijing and Shanghai. You guys really know what you are doing.
What kind of dipping sauce are you planning to serve with them? A straight boil or wo tip style?
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Love it! You guys look like you working your asses off but having a great time. Lots of pride in that cooking.
Kingsway, from Vancouver to Burnaby
in Western Canada: Dining
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Hi Genki!
Very very homstyle Japanese food in the Japanese Senior Center. Run by Fujiya.
Don't expect gourmet and be prepared for some quirky food. Apparently opened by Fujiya so that the seniors at the center could have the home cooking that they missed.