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    Folke Restaurant

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    FOLKE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Happy hour wine and tofu
    Jeanie N.

    INCREDIBLE HAPPY HOUR super cute outdoor seating. Super friendly and kind staff Got a glass of wine which was funky interesting and refreshing. Also ordered their tofu dish which was delicious how they made it crunchy and flavorful with just the perfect amount of salt too

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    Dylan 7.

    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. You can feel the respect for vegan food at this place and the owner is so incredibly kind. The chickpea tofu is transcendant and has the best mouth feel of anything I've eaten in my entire life I was literally salivating while eating it. If you love veggies and if you hate veggies, you will love Folke. I also love that they change their menu around so frequently and will be going back to try their new additions. It is also very reasonably priced but feels so elevated inside; they deserve their biannual spot in the Michelin Guide.

    Marc W.

    The food was excellent, as was the service. Top notch vegetarian restaurant. We did the Chef's choice fixed course option and it was terrific. Will return next time in the Vancouver area.

    Tofu
    Dana S.

    My friend and I decided to go here a little last minute, but we were able to make a reservation on Sunday morning for 5:30 later that day. We had a fantastic time! Started off with a warm welcome from the staff into the restaurant. Decoration is on the simple side, but classy and welcoming. To start, our waitress offered to bring us samples of any of the drinks if we wanted to try something without committing. We were both really intrigued by the orange wine on the drink list since neither of us had tried orange wine before, so we asked for samples of that. They actually brought us each two samples: the wine from the menu, and another orange wine that they'd just brought in and wasn't on the menu yet. The first tasted more conventional, the off-menu wine had a smoky taste yet went down easily. I was pretty into this one, but after two tastings I no longer felt the need for more alcohol, so I ended up ordering their Summer Soda instead, which was refreshing and only very mildly sweet. Our waitress advised us that for 2 people, they recommend 4-6 dishes, so we ordered the Beets, Tofu, Shishito, and Dumplings, plus the Plum dessert. The plates are all portioned for 2 people to share and the portions with this number of dishes worked out well for us - it was a very satisfying meal but I wasn't overstuffed. I think you could split the dinner plates with up to 4 people and everyone would still get a decent taste, but the dessert would be hard to split more than 2 ways, maybe 3. The plates were brought out one at a time, and someone from the kitchen explained each as they brought it. A few comments on each dish (they were all fantastic, this is just to give more detail than what you see on the menu) Beets: This was kind of like a tartare, and was served with crisps. I forget what they said the crisps were made of, but they were kind of different and very tasty, and also pretty light. I really liked the sweetness and floral notes in this one. Tofu: If I had to pick a favourite, this would be it! It was actually chickpea tofu, not soy tofu, which has its own texture and flavour. The tofu itself was very very nice, but the sauce ALMOST stole the show (and the radish, chile, and greens it was garnished with complimented the dish perfectly). I could've eaten that sauce by the spoonful. Shishito: This was relatively straightforward: shishito peppers, potatoes, and pickled onions in a simple soy-based sauce. What stood out was how everything was cooked to perfection and the quality ingredients. I'm not much of a potato person but I found myself enjoying the potatoes as much as the peppers here. Dumplings: Vietnamese-style mushroom filled dumplings in a light ponzu sauce. The flavours worked very well and the cooking was again top-notch. Plum: Fermented plum cake/tart with miso and citrus infusion, with cream and a crumble topping on the side! I loved that this included some unique flavours, yet even though the ingredients sound a little "out there", it wasn't one of those things where you eat it and it's overwhelming or strange at first, it was really very easy on the palate. Bonus Caramels: Not a proper dish we ordered off the menu, but they brought us each a caramel coated with nori flakes with our bills. I saved mine for the next day. The nori with the caramel was definitely a slightly funky combination, but I ultimately decided I was into it and it left me curious about other ways to incorporate nori in sweets, so this was a fun way to end the experience. Besides the great food, the staff was really amazing. Everyone was polite and passionate about the restaurant, and it was especially nice to be able to learn about the food directly from the chefs. This place could not have done anything better.

    Bread
    Matt B.

    This upscale vegan restaurant deserves all the praise it gets. My wife & I went for date night on a Saturday. We made a reservation, but it looked like we probably didn't need one. The host and server were extremely friendly and personable, explaining how their dishes work. Basically, the dishes are made for sharing (ideally among 2-3 people), and they recommend 5-6 dishes for 2 people. We took their advice and it was about the right amount. Alternatively, they have a tasting menu ($75 pp) in which they select smaller portions of ~7 courses (including dessert). We ordered: -Bread ($10) -- this was a good way to start the meal. It's served with a buttery spread with a drizzle of butter-like olive oil. The bread itself is hearty, made with rye, leak and miso. Really solid. -Snap Peas ($24) -- such a creative dish! This was served with morel mushrooms, fennel, and dill, with a rich, tangy, pleasantly acidic dressing. I don't think I've ever had snap peas as fresh as this, nor this combination of ingredients. Delightful dish. -Dumplings ($19) -- the dumplings are stuffed with mushrooms primarily, and topped with a thin bok choy-like Asian green. The wrappers are made of tapioca starch, which gives them a wonderful chewy and glutinous texture. Very tasty. -Potato ($18) -- new potatoes sitting in a miso gravy, topped with a massive kale chip and garnished with fresh shredded kale, chili spice, and a few slices of chili peppers. Another delicious dish. -Broccoli ($20) -- we both agreed this was the highlight of the meal. The broccoli florets are roasted, then they layer on the roasted stems, and garnish the top with thin slices of the stem. The sauce is absolutely divine, served with fried bread crumbs, toasted sunflower seeds and who knows what else to create that explosion of flavour. Just phenomenal. -Turnip ($23) -- lightly cooked turnip, with some fava beans, served in a rich buttery sauce, and garnishes with raw and cooked pea shoots. Wonderful way to end the main part of the meal. -Strawberry ($16) -- pleasant dessert, served in a tart, with a thin cheesecake base, and filled with fresh strawberries, a bit of dried strawberry, roses and ice cream. It all goes well together. My only complaint is that the shell is quite hard, so it's hard to slice without the tart crumbling and shooting off your plate. Oh well, was very tasty. Another nice thing about this restaurant is that they paid their staff enough so that gratuity is included in the price, a nice touch for those annoyed at the North American tipping culture. All in all, this place is pretty fantastic. It's nice to see more plant-based fine-dining restaurants in Vancouver (I think I prefer this place to the also excellent Nightshade in Yaletown). Highly recommended for a special treat.

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    Hana T.

    DELICIOUS vegan restaurant with tasting courses so you can try everything! I loved the agnolotti, dumplings and the tofu! A lot of these dishes had Asian flavours and ingredients so I really enjoyed it. The service is super great and they're very accommodating. I was so shocked when we couldn't choose which dessert to share so they gave us both!! It's a perfect spot for dates or celebrations.

    Suzan L.

    Possibly some of the best vegan food I've ever had - EVER. And my standards are very high when it comes to what good plant based tastes like. Service was very good, dishes came out pretty fast, and everything was surprisingly very filling. I went on the Greek menu takeover day but I have to say, that I possibly tasted the best hummus of my life; if it was on their regular menu that's reason enough to go back.

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    My go to Vegan restaurant! Every salad dishes was great, foods were just a little bit of salty, but still delicious.

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    The Cider House

    The Cider House

    4.3(44 reviews)
    1.1 kmKitsilano

    My husband and I came here for an early dinner before their "Pottery Night" event…read more We each had a flight of ciders (they had 20 on tap)! It was really awesome to try so many different types of cider. We also enjoyed the well made vegan menu and shared: Burger with side of poutine - the burger was very tasty, and the fries were top notch. The mushroom gravy was a bit too heavy on the corn starch or whatever thickener they used, making it weirdly gummy, and was somewhat lacking in flavour. But otherwise this was quite good. Jackfruit Tacos - we ordered an extra one. This was decent, but a bit underwhelming for me. The ingredients were fresh. As for the Pottery Night, that was fun! Anais, who runs the event was very kind and patient, and gave us guidance along the way. I ran out of steam after making a few Christmas ornaments, so my husband used the rest of my clay for his projects (ashtrays). I recommend signing up the next time they do this!

    Fantastically friendly and amicable service truly compliments the food and drinks here. They're a…read morevegan restaurant, but that's not a bad thing, everything we ordered tasted wonderful. If I had to find a fault I would say the fries could be a little crisper. They have 19 ciders on draught, which are available by the 12oz or as a 4x4oz flight. I recommend doing the flight, as there are so many delicious flavours of ciders that this is the best way to try many. There is a small outside patio, and reasonable sized seating area inside. We were there mid-week for a late lunch, so they werent too crowded, but I can imagine this place is very popular in the evening and weekends. It's also a convenient short walk to Kitsilano beach. What better way to cool off after some sun than some cold cider!

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    The Cider House - Interior

    Interior

    The Cider House - My husband's ashtrays

    My husband's ashtrays

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    Cider flights

    Nostos Taverna

    Nostos Taverna

    4.4(27 reviews)
    0.8 kmKitsilano

    We ordered the share platter and it was a good amount of food for the table. I would have preferred…read moremore rice and sides instead of so many fries, but it did keep us nibbling the whole time. The patio is great for the summer and has a nice relaxed vibe. They also had Greek beer, which was fun to try since I had never had it before. Overall, a solid spot for a casual meal in Kits.

    Great find!! Its still possible to discover "New" Greek…read morerestaurant in this traditional Greek neighbourhood ... and so glad we did! First off people here a genuinely friendly, big smiles from the lady Boss and warm welcome from other staffs once we stepped inside, menu is simple and yet full of choices! Since we love grilled meats, we decided to go for the Platter for 2, oh wow, when it came out, I thought I was Fred Flintstone! Anyways, I have not had pork in Greek cooking that often, and was eager to try their Pork Souvlaki, one bite and I am hooked ( not many Greek places offers pork on their menus ), other items on the platter : Chicken Souvlaki, grilled Lamb Shoulder, Beef Patties, Pork Sausages, all came fresh off the grill with delicious char flavours! Oh and their fresh cut fries are also outstanding! For $65.00 this is a great value for such a generous portion of quality meats! As for sweets, please please try their Portokalopita ( Greek Orange Cake ) its a super super moist orange cake that goes well with a cup of coffee! Our Server Jack makes you feel relaxed and also very helpful with giving you recommendations plus a sense of humour! Street paid parking available, and if you venture into the side streets you may find free parking on your lucky day!

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    Nostos Taverna - Zucchini Keftedes

    Zucchini Keftedes

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    Cheers to All for a great TGIF!

    Just Another Coffee Shop - Pineapple Sandwich, Black Sesame Matcha Latte

    Just Another Coffee Shop

    3.7(15 reviews)
    0.6 kmKitsilano

    I came in wanting food. Wasn't breakfast but I didn't want Lunch. So I had this breakfast thing…read more It came with potato nugs, two bacon, 2 eggs, two toast, and a salad and I added avocado. I think I paid almost $27. I was really not impressed. The nugs. Tasted great. Half was still luke warm INSIDE the potatos so I'm guessing re heat on the pan etc. half hot. Half sorta warm. The bacon. Can anyone complain about bacon? It was great. The eggs... I liked the eggs but I wish they threw that on top of the bread. Because a wooden fork that doesn't pick up nothing. It was a mess to get the sunny off the take out container bottom. Otherwise the eggs was great. The toast... well I wasn't a fan of it. Maybe if it had been packed on the side in a bag I might of. I don't know. It wasn't great and it tasted sweet cuz of the salad they put on the other side of the bread in the box. I didn't like the salad. I don't like sweet salads and the dressing ruined the bread. Yep so the salad. The ingredients in the salad was fine. I just didn't like the dressing. Had this been dressing on the side I would have liked the salad. The avocado. I paid $3 for half an avocado. I wouldn't so much complain about that. If the whole meal itself wasn't such hit and miss. But overall. $27 including a $3 tip I was not impressed for what I got. And I'd dare say the highlight was the potatos even though half of the wasn't even hot. I would of really enjoyed the eggs if there was a way to get them on the toast (without the dressing contamination) without the egg breaking before I could get it on the toast (sunny side up) While I work practically next door, I can't say I would do this order again. Service was fast. For take out. Less than 10 mins. But I think I'd of prefer to wait 2 more mins if the potatos would of been reheated through

    It had been 2 years since I last came here! My friends and I were in the area and decided to stop…read moreby. It was 4 of us and we got a table right away without a reservation on a Saturday afternoon. Their ambiance is sheek and minimalistic! A good place to relax with friends, it's definitely more of a cafe vibe. You have to go upfront to place your order and then take a seat. We ordered their shakshuka from their brunch menu - it was pretty good! The sourdough bread was amazing!! We also got their chicken sando which came with buttermilk chicken, salad, and pickles. Really liked it!! Would recommend :)

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    Just Another Coffee Shop - Ambience

    Ambience

    Just Another Coffee Shop - Americano, blackberry danish and savory biscuit

    Americano, blackberry danish and savory biscuit

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    Coquette

    Coquette

    4.0(38 reviews)
    0.8 kmKitsilano

    Another French bistro we recently tried. Didn't realize how we missed this place for so long but…read moreglad we dropped by. The dishes were simple and classic but I think they were nicely executed. Mussels were fresh and the cream sauce was not oily. Duck confit with lentils are classic pairing but done well. Duck was not salty. French fries seasoned well. The star was the pomme dauphine, hot, rich, cheesy but not heavy. French cooking done well. Treated ourselves with a lemon tart but it was not what we imagined. This was more of a family style tart with great pastry, set cream, and poached pears. The flavours and textures were amazing and balanced. Glad we splurged on the dessert.

    Brought family into Coquette for a birthday celebration for the books! One of the best seated…read moredinner experiences in Vancouver. It's cozy, not over the top, excellent service. We opted in for the repas de famille at Coquette and we were once again not disappointed. Between the 4 of us, we got to try quite a few staples on the menu like le canard and other seasonal off menu items. The surprise of each dish is very much part of the fun! We were pleasantly stuffed by the end of the meal and overall it was about a 2.5 hr dining experience. Staff was absolutely wonderful. Our waiter described each dish and the chef came to out to meet and asked if we have any allergies or specific foods that needed to be omitted. If you speak French french, you'll find that some of the staff are from France and are more than happy to converse. The restaurant definitely changed my perspective on classic French foods and dishes in a good way. I will be not so patiently waiting for my next visit back soon!

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    L'ufficio - Antipasti for 2

    L'ufficio

    3.6(12 reviews)
    1.6 kmPoint Grey, Kitsilano
    $$$$

    Actually went to La Quercia for my birthday. First time since the Pandemic. Both the food and the…read moreservice were superb. As they had been before the Pandemic.

    Somehow we have been dining at L'ufficio since 2013 and I have never posted a review. I mean Chef…read moreAdam's food speaks for itself so he doesn't need me to encourage you to dine there but I'll go ahead and try it anyway. This is the best Italian food in town. The menu changes constantly depending on what is fresh and in season. Take a look at my photos on this page to see the range. Last night an heirloom tomato and onion salad tasted like the last of summer exploding in our mouths. There are usually 4 - 6 different fresh pastas to choose from. We shared a halibut with tomato one and bolognese last night. These pastas are the definition of al dente. No place in Vancouver does it this well. There is an extensive wine list sure not to disappoint and make sure to start or finish with a cheese or two. The parmesan is mind blowing perfection. They don't take reservations and this outstanding restaurant is quite small and busy so be prepared for a wait. If you are going with a group larger than 2, the La Querica side does take reservations and I've found that to be an equally exceptional option. Just a little more casual on the L'ufficio side.

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    L'ufficio - Cheese for your pleasure

    Cheese for your pleasure

    L'ufficio - Imported parm, in the process of being split. This wheel is 33k or roughly 72lbs!!!

    Imported parm, in the process of being split. This wheel is 33k or roughly 72lbs!!!

    L'ufficio - In house made honey! Yep, they have 3 hives on the roof and harvest their own honey :)

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    In house made honey! Yep, they have 3 hives on the roof and harvest their own honey :)

    Alchemy Bar and Kitchen

    Alchemy Bar and Kitchen

    4.4(26 reviews)
    3.1 kmYaletown, Downtown
    Happy hour specials
    Takes reservations

    We went here on a Saturday night and made a reservation on OpenTable. It was a bit strange that…read morewhen we called the restaurant, they claimed they can't accommodate us until 9:30pm, but OpenTable shows availability well before then - starting at 8pm, so it was a strange experience with the inconsistency. We sat indoors with the option to be seated outdoors with heated lamps but we didn't want to smell the smoke from people smoking outside. We ordered the Dark Spell Latte, Albedo Spritz, and Final Word. The Dark Spell Latte is like an espresso martini with chocolate syrup added, which is pretty solid. The Albedo Spritz is a red wine cocktail with hard liquor, and stood out to me as they had 5oz of alcohol so this was fairly strong, but I would imagine most of the ounces came from the wine itself. I liked the gold dusted blackberry. The Final Word is fruity and smoky, which I enjoyed, but not warrant a hefty price tag compared to the other drinks. Service is decent and in line with other restaurant bars. Overall, solid drinks at okay prices that I can see myself recommending this spot. Given the name, it would be great to see more alchemy themed cocktails or decor as what draws me as a frequent bar goer is themed and unique drinks.

    We got the diavola pizza and it was amazing. Best crunch to the meat on the pizza which made it…read moreamazing to eat. We also got an old fashion and a whiskey sour and they were also delicious. You can the tell the owner takes great pride in this establishment as he was always making sure we were ok with our order. Beautiful inside and atmosphere was great. Hope to visit again soon. PS... we didn't take a pic of food bc we devoured it fast

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    Alchemy Bar and Kitchen - Rosemary Smoked Gin and Tonic

    Rosemary Smoked Gin and Tonic

    Alchemy Bar and Kitchen
    Alchemy Bar and Kitchen

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