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| | Asian 54 is a great little gem near Metrotown. I usually order a delicious beef pho and salad rolls to share. Their salad rolls have crunchy bits of fried spring roll in them and are super delish. The waitress here knows me and has always been very friendly. I take my friends here often. Nothing better on a soggy day than some nice hot pho!
~ Remember to bring cash!
By mabb of Edmonds,Burnaby (11 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Van) | New India Buffet & Restaurant | The $5 take out lunch box |  |
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| | I've been to this restaurant five times now to get the $5 lunch box. It's butter chicken on rice with your choice of potato and cauliflower,chick peas, lentils and a couple of other choices.
You also get two pieces of naan bread and veggies. This is a very popular lunch special as there were eight people there when I ordered. the service was fast and friendly and they offer you an ice water whilst you wait.
The lunch special starts at 11:30 and last I think for a couple of house.
The chicken is not that spicy(hot) and they use to give more of it six months ago. And they also gave more of every thing else. But they value is still there.
I will be going back there for the box lunch when I'm in the area.
By beenthereatethat of north van (11 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (New) | Hi Dojo Sushi | Korean owned-beware! |  |
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| | If you're looking for authentic Japanese food, this isn't the place. Staff are all Korean and not very welcoming. Service is adequate but that's about it. The "specials" written on the whiteboard as you enter the resturant are not very special; they are, in fact, just a few select items from the menu with no change in price (as you would expect from a "special"). A joke, really. Most of the menu items are overpriced.
We won't be back.
By foodgod of New West, BC (5 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Bur) | Dolce 67 | Cute and cheap |  |
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| | Went there last week for a quick lunch. It was amazing! I had the melted ham sandwich and it was the best gourmet Italian ham I've ever had for $8! The atmosphere was awesome! There was service, the music was just right. The service was excellent. The cute girl that was serving our table was extremely hospitable and observant. I had a great time and I will definitely be back!
By Matas of BC (3 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Ric) | Banzai Sushi House | Typical Asian | |
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| | A few ex-co-workers and I have been going here for lunch (guys) and dinner (ladies) last several years. One of those places that is not much to look at but hides best kept food secrets and offers high booth privacy. Lunch is a good value. Food is always served promptly and steaming hot. Service is very attentive and friendly. Will continue to go back because it is cheap and convenient and far from home.
By Matas of BC (3 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Bur) | Cactus Club Cafe (Lougheed) | Great for a date | |
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| | Good Overall, but overpriced!
I wanted to go here because the girls are pretty and my date likes it too. It is because it is known for the best steak in town and hottest waitresses.
Though the meal was delicious, it is most definitely overpriced value-wise!
What I didn't like about the experience was food presentation; they don't really seem to try! Steak is served standalone on a small plate. It is as if the hot waitresses need to make up for it. No wonder, my wife never likes to come here.
Filet mignon was good, lobster tail and rib eye was delicious. The apple crumble was also really good, big enough for two. The creme brulee was also delicious, but tastes exactly the same at the Keg (but the Keg's is a fraction of the price, much like their delicious steaks)
Very cool place for a discreet meeting.
By Matas of BC (3 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Cactus Club Cafe (Douglas) | Consistent food and great service | |
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| | I've had much of the food on the menu - and it has all been delicious - but I nearly always order the same thing, and I absolutely always get the same thing. Having lived in a small northern town where the only consistency is snow all winter, I really appreciate this fact.
I also really like the service there; they're nearly always in the right place at the right time, and I do appreciate the fact that any server is happy to help any customer - not having to wait for 'your waitress' is a definite plus in my book.
Wife and I can get out of there for 30 bucks if we drink water; on the other hand, an appy, a few beer and some main courses will get you to 60+ bucks pretty quick.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place as it is probably our favourite 'meal out' restaurant.
By Coldnorth of Victoria (2 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Ric) | Continental Seafood Restaurant | A really enjoyable lunch experience | |
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| | I love dim sum and Continental did not disappoint. The food was excellent, especially the seafood dishes (great deep fried squid and crab-claw puffs), and the staff were very friendly and efficient. Lovely atmosphere with wide aisles and no cramped tables. As a wheelchair user I felt very welcome. Will definitely be back.
By scaper1 of Delta (1 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Fresh Cafe | Can't go wrong with Swiss and Dijon! | |
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| | I work essentially right next door, so we're in there a lot. The coffee's good, the loose tea fantastic (or so I've been told), and the food is amazing.
They have a variety of panini sandwiches; all look good, though I've only tried the Montreal Smoked Meat, Swiss and Dijon - about 5 times. Always amazing. They do breakfast muffins that are superb. Their egg salad sandwich is fabulous. They have ham and cheese croissants that are to die for. All in all, A+.
Definitely worth a try, but be warned - once will not be enough.
By Coldnorth of Victoria (2 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Van) | TenHachi | Weird decor but food is great | |
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| | Been here a few times now including a couple of breakfasts. The japanese breakfast (i've only had the natto fermented bean combo) is outstanding and a great way to start the day. Reminds me of those breakfasts in the japanese inns in Japan. The lunches and dinners are good too; they use organic ingredients and that's just nice to know. The decor is so weird because you'll expect bratwurst or swedish meatballs being served. but it seems clean and mellow so who cares. The japanese waitresses are very polite and efficient. They don't serve lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays for some strange reason. Why can't there be places like this all over Vancouver???!!!
By itadakimasu of Bby & VanCity (36 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Ric) | Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant (Richmond) | excellent but priced out of the world | |
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| | I've been to this location and the Main St one several times and it's always pretty good. Last week 15 or so of us had two tables and had a feast. Service was quick and efficient, ambience is clean, bathrooms are clean, all-around good. Only one complaint: the steamed rock cod, at $57 per plate, (we ordered two) is a little on the expensive side. It was delicious and we ate everything but the bones but $57! I've had this dish at other places such as East No.1 in Vancouver and it was just as delicious and wasn't nearly that pricey. This will be a deciding factor next time the 15 of us get together.
By itadakimasu of Bby & VanCity (36 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Bur) | Kura Japanese Restaurant | not a very good meal | |
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| | Had the box c special. Miso soup was ok but the box was fairly skimpy. Tempura was dripping with grease. The chicken teriyaki was small and very dry and chewy (one of the worst I have tasted). Three thin pieces of california roll and some rice rounded out the meal. The special really wasn't so special.
By iluvtofish of Surrey, BC (2 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Van) | Circa Restaurant & Lounge | Nice Venue, Poor Food | |
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| | It really is a shame about this place. It has so much potential but is quickly undone by the poor food. I have not ran into a friend who has liked the food at Circa.. It tries to be too fancy and ends up falling flat. It has a bit of an identity crisis, a restaurant on the nightclub street trying to be fine dining.. while at the same time having a nightclub like atmosphere? I will never go back here again until I find out they have revamped the food menu.
By Astro of vancouver (1 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Van) | Central Bistro & Lounge | It's Too Bad (Part Two) | |
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| | My last review for Central was over three years ago, it's too bad.....apparently I should have waited another three years, it may that long to get it right. I always give places a second chance depending on the situation, and I always give the benefit of the doubt (how busy they are at the time).
Tuesday night I was meeting friends from out of town (Chef/Owners) of a very successful restaurant themselves. They called from Central, I thought this will be the second chance. I arrived and was asked if I wanted a drink in an appropriate amount of time, got my drink and that's when it ended. We never got asked if we wanted menu's, other drinks nothing, we didn't even get the extra lime we asked for. We decided we might be better off elsewhere so we asked for the bill, sometime later one of us decided to go inside to pay the bill. I took a look around, 4 people on the patio and maybe 15 inside with what appeared to be 4 servers on the floor. Sad to say but all Central has going now is the location.
I gave the food rating poor because we didn't get menu's in which to order food.
Service rating poor because we didn't really get any service either.
Value poor as well because I will never know.
Ambiance got decent because I think it's a good location.
We went to another place had some great service, great drinks and food.
By humblechef of West End (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Sur) | Sabai Thai Restaurant | I registered here just to review it | |
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| | Sabai Thai is, hands down, my favorite restaurant. While my favorite food is actually sushi, you can't find better food presentation, customer service, and overall satisfaction for your dollar anywhere other than Sabai Thai.
I went there for the first time after reading reviews on the internet a while ago. I had lived just down the road from there for several years (thank GOD I didn't find out about this place sooner......) and I thought I'd check it out.
Needless to say, I was blown away. I love Thai food, but this was about more than the food. It was the simple things like the traditional Thai music playing in the background, and the extremely friendly service.
And the FOOD. Bless the food. I've now had their lettuce wraps, red curry, green curry, pad thai (my personal favorite) and I don't remember the name but it's a spinach dish with oyster sauce. All absolutely fantastic, well worth the money. The first time I was there I ordered some sort of deep fried tofu appetizer - That is the only somewhat disappointing thing I've ever had there. And it wasn't BAD, it just wasn't mindblowing like the other dishes.
If you like Thai food, or have never had it, GO HERE. And I'll repeat what someone else recommended (and I listened, thank god).....GET THE THAI ICED TEA. It's what they serve in heaven, I guarantee it.
By jdhammer of Surrey, BC (1 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Lan) | Venetis | it's always Venetis | |
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| | This has been our families favorite restaurant for fifteen years. We appreciated the booths when our children were young and now we marvel at how they can accommodate even our work parties of thirty plus.
The main reason Venetis is top choice for all of us is consistancy. No matter who we have taken, the food has always pleased. The steaks are to die for, always flavorful and tender. The chicken dishes also are really tasty and with a great variety of choice.
We've come to know the staff as freinds after all these years and as it is a family run business, it has been delightful to witness those who wiped tables as young ones grow into able and cultured hosts.
I imagine we are not alone in our experience as many patrons are greeted by their given names and a great deal of warmth.
By tonichuck of Langley (2 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Fish on 5th | Fish and chips the way it was meant to be | |
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| | Fish on 5th is a bustling little diner in Sidney that has the best fish and chips around. You can sit at a table or on a bar along the front window and although it can be crowded, the food makes up for it all.
The fish and chips we got were hot and very fresh - no soggy anything and you can see them make the food as the kitchen is open and right in the middle of the restaurant. The batter was light and crispy and the coleslaw solid.
it is a highly recommendable place!
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Blue Fox Cafe, The | Good but dont believe the HYPE | |
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| | The Blue Fox has a legendary reputation in Victoria for their brunch. Just drive by on a weekend and see the huge line up.
Having been there, frankly, the place is more hype than anything. The food is good but it's nothing much above what you'd get at any decent diner anywhere. The decor is unique and they have an interesting collection of prints and art on the walls in loud colours. It's not my cup of tea but that's just me. I also found the seating to be too crowded in there. It's a very busy little place so if you prefer a quite space to eat, you may want to pass on the Blue Fox.
This place serves only breakfast and lunch so dont expect to go there for dinner. Prices are good and staff seemed friendly.
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Oregano's Pizza And Bistro | Great for take out | |
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| | This pizza place is relatively new and is located next to the liquor store in Fairfield Plaza. We've ordered from there a few times and have been mostly pleased. They offer a fair muber of pizza types and some gourmet. They put herbs in the crust and seem to know how to cook a pie perfectly there. Some of the pizza combinations, however, are not as good as they could be so be mindful when ordering.
They have a good take out special in the early week but otherwise, the prices are nothing special or outrageous. They have a deli seciton with other italian goodies like lasage and sandwiches but I havent tried any of these items.
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Ross Bay Pub | Good all round pub | |
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| | I've been here countless times since they turned this location from a family restaurant into a neighbourhood pub.
The Ross Bay pub is a recommendable good all-round pub. The decor is modern but friendly and it has a wide array of seating types from pub stools to booths to a more restaurant-like section. They have an outdoor section with a fireplace which is nice to sit in summertime. Servers are always friendly and professional from my experiences there.
The drink prices are very good and they always seem to have a good drink special, not some 25 cents off a pint "deal" that you get so much of in Victoria pubs. Pints are FULL SIZE and not sleeves, one of the greatest scams ever perpetrated on pub-goers you get at other places in Victoria.
At Ross Bay they list all their prices and sale items on a chalkboard and a lught sign outside the pub so it's easy to see what's on special, which is really nice. Sometimes we'll just be walking by, see something, and decide to pop in. Yes, the advertising works.
The menu is standard pub fare and I've been both pleased and disappointed eating there. The fish and chips one night were really good but the burgers on other nights were abysmal. The burgers are said to be home made but I've had both home made and generic freezer patties on my burgers ordered there. Overall, the food is good but average when comparing it to what you can get at other Victoria pubs.
One great perks about the pub is the great effort management makes for promotion. They always have something going on there, whether it be sing along rock bingo, draws for a quad, hockey playoff free drink games, etc. This pub attracts a diverse crowd and I've never seen any problems with rowdies here.
The only bad thing is the high number of barflies that seem to always congregate at one part of the bar and consume endless gallons of the cheap domestic draft. I dont mind seeing regulars at a pub but there seem to be a lot of locals who go there nightly and get drunk. The only other drawback at Ross Bay is there is no smoking area so smokers go right outside the front door to puff. So you might be walking through smoke to go in or you'll get wiffs of smoke at your table if you sit near the door as people go in and out.
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Kaz Japanese Restaurant #100 | Used to be great but no longer :( | |
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| | If this place changed hands in the past while it makes sense to me now - this little hole in the wall used to thave the best cheap sushi in town. Excellent quality and well made. The last two visits here, however, have been noticably poorer. The food was not as tasty, the meat in my udon was tough and bland, and the sushi rice was soggier than what it should be. I'd not recommend Kaz anymore though as it is not what it used to be. Too bad!
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Barb's Place Fish & Chips | Can be good but too expensive and slow |  |
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| | We were there on a weekend and were pretty impressed with the food. All was hot and tasty but I hesitate recommending this restaurant for a few reasons -
1) the service is quite slow and they use a pager system. Our meal was not elaborate but they still took over 10 minutes to prepare it. The restaurant was not that busy either. For a concession stand charging the prices we paid, I expect faster service.
2) the prices are too high and what you'd expect to pay in a restaurant. $13 for an order of fish and chips is fit for a sit down restaurant but is TOO HIGH for a concession stand, which what Barb's is.
3) birds congregate around Barb's to eat leftovers and because the tourists feed them. Although there are signs saying not to feed the birds, these birds are still there and they will swoop in as soon as someone gets up and leaves their table, grab what they can, and fly off. It's pretty gross to see and to have a bird almost fly into your head making off with someone's leftover food. They should try more creative solutions to the bird problem such as using nets.
Barb's is in a prime location and they have made a name for themselves over the years, but they seem to be trying to take advantage of all of it too much nowadays by charging too much and overloading the kitchen with orders so the service is slow.
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Rosie's Diner | Cool venue but what a bout the FOOD? | |
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| | The other reviews seem to focus on Rosie's atmosphere and decor which, admittedly are great. But the comments on the food are way off. The food is very cheap at Rosie's and for a reason - it isnt very good! It's more like a truck stop diner than a upscale cafe so dont expect anything gourmet here. The fries that came with my burger tasted like the oil they were cooked in was weeks old and the chicken strips we had were hard like rocks! My burger also came with no condiment other than a big glob of mayo.
The menu at Rosie's is also pretty strange as they serve a combination of western and chinese food. it'd be better if they only had a few quality items rather than a hige potpourri of mediocre items.
The food is very greasy and if you're like me, you'll feel queeasy after eating there. I might have expected this as they had a grease fire in the kitchen when we were there, which filled the restaurant with smoke.
If you want ambience and a cool retro diner feel, Rosie's is worth a visit. Kids are welcome there and there's lots to look at. Dont expect great food though!
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Vic) | Smith's Pub | Great venue but | |
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| | I've been going here for years but recently stopped going for a few nagging reasons.
Smith's has great ambience but the food is hit and miss and the prices are getting too high here. They make a fantastic burger but other pub staples like the wings are poor. For instance, we got wings during their wing night. The wings dont come in normal wing flavours like hot or bbq but rather more "fusion" flavours like ginger bbq and curry which would be fine if they tasted good and were properly seasoned. Instead, our wings were literally caked with spice and had so much curry powder and salt we couldnt eat more than a couple. Seems like they are trying too hard to go for trendy fusion food that sounds cook rather than things that actually taste good.
The other problem here is the price of drinks. If you ask for a pint, you'll get only a sleeve but will still pay the price of a pint - or about six bucks. Too much! Our server also didnt seem to understand the difference when I pointed out that my drink was not a pint as asked for. This is odd for a "British" style pub because in Britain, you'd send a pint back for not being full right to the top, and full in a proper pint glass.
Smith's is a good place to visit despite this but a few things need to change for this to be the great pub it could be.
By More_Cowbell of victoria, BC (8 Reviews) |
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| Jul 3 | (Lan) | Bacchus Bistro at Domaine De Chaberton | nice setting but disappointing | |
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| | This used to be the loveliest place to lunch in Langley, however, service and value have diminished so badly it is not worth it.
I had tryed phoning and had left two messages for reservations without any responce and after dropping in we were seated at the last available table on the patio. I asked why there was no phone call back and all I recieved was a shrug.
We waited an eternity to place our order and again to accept our order. Perhaps, having contracts for busloads of tourists complicate the smaller orders but we weren't impressed.
My sister and I had one glass of wine and a soup and salad each bringing our lunch bill to 68 dollars.
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