1626 W Broadway, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 730-1678
Web: http://suika-snackbar.com/
Twitter: @SUIKA_IZAKAYA
Advice: Make a reservation as its often busy, bring a friend as sharing is a good idea to taste more dishes.
Sometimes the wait is worth it and after 11 months I finally visited for a very tasty supper. Specializing in Japanese Izakaya, Suika is quite different than their sister restaurant Kingyo, though the flavours are similar. This is a place to socialize over great food and drink, in a lively room that’s fairly noisy with chatter. I loved the ceiling collage of lights as well as the tempting menu and good service.
I shared a few dishes with my friend, starting off with the Snowcrab Sushi ($13.80) followed by the flavourful Beef Filet Fried Rice ($11) and the outstanding and crunchy Corn Kakiage ($4.80). Unfortunately the Grilled Black Cod Cheek ($9.80) was disappointing as it was difficult to eat and wasn’t as tender as I had expected. The outstanding frozen Matcha Brulee ($4.80) was the perfect finish to the meal.
Review By: Richard Wolak
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6, Canada