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LEGENDARY NOODLE

May 6th, 2010 admin

4191 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-879-8758

Web: www.legendarynoodle.ca

Advice: Cash only.

Shredded Potato

Crispy Fried Pan Cake

Lamb Shanks Noodle Soup

Noodles

For over 13 years this family run business has been hand rolling their noodles that they have become known for. I was lucky to be joined by my friend Stephanie Yuen who is another food writer who knows her Chinese food oh so well. We began our meal with the cold Shredded Potato ($3) with garlic, sesame oil a vegetarian dish with a sour and salty taste. Next up was the tasty Crispy Fried Pan Cake ($3.50) with fresh green onion, sprinkled with sesame. We then ventured into the first of a couple of the noodle dishes that they are known for. First was the Lamb Shanks Noodle Soup ($8) sprinkled with garlic and cilantro; and the other dish was the Noodles ($7) Perfumed with lemon garlic, green onion sauce, red chili crunch, topped with spinach and beansprouts (spicy & hot). With a pot of their house tea we enjoyed all of the dishes and conversation.

The style of food cooked here is from Lanzo in the Ghanxu province in China, very different style of food than other Chinese restaurants.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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EAST IS EAST

April 4th, 2010 admin

4413 Main St, Vancouver

Tel: 604-879-2020

Web: http://www.eastiseast.ca/

Advice: No reservations, sit anywhere you wish and have a taste of their chai.

Wild Salmon Rice Bowl

Nutty Gypsy

I’ve been coming here ever since they opened this eastside location where I love the ambience and the food. The dining room if you could call it that isn’t anything like you have seen around the city, I can’t really call it cozy but it is very unique. The wooden seats are covered with afghan rugs and the tables are made of wooden logs and the incense burns from afar. Most nights there is live music with musicians on the sitar and other eastern instruments which adds to the pleasure of dining here. I have had most of the Eastern Roti Rolls on the menu, on my most recent visit I had the delicious Wild Salmon Rice Bowl ($8.50) baked miso salmon in coconut milk, lime leaves and red/green thai curry. Also for my beverage I had one of their amazing milkshakes, the Nutty Gypsy ($4.50) made with soy milk and frozen yogurt, mixed nuts, cardamom, cinnamon, and chocolate. I am also a fan of their Turkish Chill and Himalyan High milkshakes.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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BERT’S RESTAURANT

March 6th, 2010 admin

2904 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-876-1236

Web: http://bertsrestaurant.com/

Advice: Sit anywhere you feel like sitting.

Wholewheat French toast

Pan Fried Potatoes

This is one of those long time places that has become an institution in the city, since 1948, Bert’s has been serving breakfasts to loyal customers who know good food and value. Their large collection of bobbleheads and of famous people too sits above the front counter drawing customers with their cameras in hand. Love the counter for solo dining, lots of seating throughout the restaurant. I was there for breakfast and had 2 slices of Wholewheat French toast ($5.50) along with a side of Pan Fried Potatoes ($3.25). One of my friends eats there regularly 2-3 times a week for breakfast, he always orders something different to make his visit memorable. This restaurant has been serving customers for over the past 60 years because the service is ever so friendly and people can drop in and sit anywhere they would like. Asides from the extensive selection on the breakfast menu they also serve a wide variety of items on their lunch and dinner menus including hot and cold sandwiches, salads, gourmet burgers, pastas, chicken, greek dishes, steaks and seafood. Make sure you leave some room for dessert or one of their popular milkshakes after your lunch or dinner.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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GRUB

December 20th, 2009 admin

4328 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-876-8671

Web: http://www.grubonmain.ca/menu.html

Advice: Bring a mini-flashlight to view the menu.

1/2 Rack of Lamb

1/2 Rack of Lamb

I finally made a visit to Grub a place that is fairly close to me in the neighborhood that I have yearned to visit. The menu features a wide range of choices that include salads and pizzas and the menu board features a variety of fish and meat specials that change frequently along with some vegetarian and vegan options, I went the meat route special and had the 1/2 Rack of Lamb ($19) provencal, housemade gnocchi in herbed goat cheese cream with smoked pepper coulis.

Vegan Chocolate Espresso Cake

For dessert I had the special Vegan Chocolate Espresso Cake ($8) with blood orange coulis, and vanilla ice cream. The bar menu features a pretty good selection of wines along with some local beers and cocktails. The décor is nostalgic somewhat Ikea like, with hearty comfort food and wonderful flavours that make your tastebuds go wild. Next time I am coming for brunch.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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ZIPANG SUSHI

December 16th, 2009 admin

3710 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-708-1667

Web: n/a

Advice:  closed Mondays.

Lunchbox A

Lunchbox A

Finding a sushi place in the city is as easy as pie, but finding an awesome and creative place for fresh sushi is harder to come by in certain areas. Zipang is one of those creative places where being inventive works and is worth your discovery. The menu features a large selection of appetizers such as their Agedashi Tofu ($3.25) and the Ebi Mayo ($5.95) along with salads, tempura, sashimi, sushi, noodle dishes and donburi. For something unique try the Deep Panko Frys (Japanese style frys), you may also want to try one of their other unique dishes such as the Takoyaki (Octopus balls) or the Mini Okonomi Yaki (Japanese pizza). One of my favourite sushi rolls is the Paradise Roll ($7.50) made with mayo, mango and salmon. On my most recent lunchtime visit I had their Lunchbox A special ($7.95) miso soup, green salad, rice, California roll, and assorted tempura. Inside it is modern though fairly small, this is a great place to go with a friend.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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HAWKER’S DELIGHT

November 17th, 2009 admin

Hawkers Delight1

4127 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-709-8188

Web: n/a

Advice: Let me know if you want your dishes spicy or non-spicy, don’t be afraid to ask them to omit an ingredient or two as you wish.

Fried Kuey Teow

Fried Kuey Teow

Asian comfort food, large portions and low prices, this is one of those places that gets it right which is one of the reasons they have been serving customers for many, many years out of this small space. Often there are line-ups out the door for lunch and dinner, many people stand in line and then take their food to go as their isn’t an open seat in the house. I had a new dish, Fried Kuey Teow ($5.25) fried broad rice noodle, with bean sprouts, prawns, fish cake, shredded chicken and green vegetable. This one dish was filling and hit the spot and was good value. They offer a good range of other Singaporean and Malaysian dishes including Gado Gado, Mee Goreng, Nasi Goreng, Lamb Curry Rice, Laksa and other items. Just as in Southeast Asia Hawker’s is a delight.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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CANTEEN MITRA

September 21st, 2009 admin

Mitra

3034 Main Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-874-9820

Web: n/a

Advice: Cash only. Ask for whole wheat pita, if you don’t want hot sauce make sure you tell them.

The Chicken Shawarma wrap ($6) is a lunchtime favorite of mine made with wholewheat pita, spiced chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, the sauces (without the hot sauce). They have a limited menu selection of Chicken Tajine ($7.75), Lamb Shank, Falafel Wrap or plate along with samosas, baklava and non alcoholic drinks by the bottles or cans. It is a bustling place at lunch with nearby workers and students and it is really fast. If you are in the area and looking for some inexpensive tasty fare you know where to go.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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SPLITZ GRILL

August 17th, 2009 admin

Splitz2

4242 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-875-9711

Web: http://www.splitzgrill.com

Advice: Remember to tell them if you want the burgers by themselves or the combos.

Splitz3

This is the place for burgers in the city, these aren’t ordinary burgers either. Try the Chicken burger ($8.50)with sautéed onions (extra $1 option) and then choose from any of the many toppings available at the toppings bar, such as honey mustard, splitz sauce, lettuce, tomato, humous, or any of the other toppings. You may also want to try one of my other favourites which include the Wild Salmon Burger ($9.50) and add any of the fixins. In addition to the many burgers others include the lamb sausage, beef and vegi lentil, you can add a side of fries ($3.25) or onion rings ($). Then if you have any room left go for one of their thick milkshakes or huge sundaes.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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