Posts Tagged ‘Japanese’

KINGYO

January 4th, 2010 admin

871 Denman Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-608-1677

Web: http://www.kingyo-izakaya.com/

Advice: The specials often sell out early, they are popular.

Crab Spring Rolls

Chicken Karaage with 3 salts

One of the best places in the city for Izakaya, the menu features a great selection of appetizers Japanese tapas along with some larger plates, some great beers from Japan, a good range of cocktails and a few desserts. The specials sheet always features an intriguing selection of items worth trying. On my recent visit with friends we shared the Crab Spring Rolls ($7), Chicken Karaage with 3 salts ($8) boneless pieces of fried chicken with three kinds of salt (Utah, Himalayan, Japanese)! Very cool. I loved the dessert, Sake Kasu Crème Brulee ($4.50) made this brulee from remnants of the sake making process into a divine brulee.

Sake Kasu Crème Brulee

The décor is very apropos and the bathrooms are quite unique as well. Great options for seating include the bar, sushi bar, small or large tables. The green tea is a good accompaniment and every meal is finished with a beautiful arrangement of frozen grapes on a skewer, in a tiny vase with an orchid, wonderful way to end the meal.

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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MICHI-SUSHI

December 1st, 2009 admin

 

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

1513 West Broadway, Vancouver

Tel: 604.736.4244

Web: www.michi-sushi.com

Advice: Order 3 as it is the best value.

MichiSushi

Taking sushi to the next level, instead of grabbing a six pack of sliced sushi at the nearby sushi shop, Michi-Sushi makes life easier, here their sushi are hand like rolls that you don’t eat with chopsticks you eat by holding them. The shop is small, here you will find a large glass case filled with several kinds of their Michi Sushi, all look fresh and intriguing. I ordered 3 of the Michi Sushi rolls as it was a better value for 3. My choices included the Spicy Scallop, California and the Prawn (3 for $8), each was delicious and each offered very different flavours.  One of the advantages at this sushi place is that each roll is filled with a mix of brown and white rice and all of the fillings are freshly made there.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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