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    Freshbowl

    3.8 (79 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    FRESHBOWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Michael M.

    My wife and I used to frequent Freshbowl for lunches when we lived nearby. I had the chance to stop in late this afternoon and was eager to try my old favourites. They did not disappoint. Delicious laksa and the best roti! Had a crafted tea to round out a combo recommended by the friendly owner. Happy I got the chance to come back and will look forward to doing so when I have time free and am in the hood again!

    Lakshi noodles
    Vincent S.

    Mediocre food. For $15 it was mostly rice noodles with overcooked shrimp that was 3-4 shrimp prawns. The noodles were well cooked and the sauce was delicious.... But was mostly noodles and sauce which is one of my pet peeves with cost saving measures from restaurant. I also added extra tofu for $3 which was also disappointing for portion size

    Dumplings
    Hiroko M.

    Stopped by for lunch. Had dumplings with a Thai tea ($5). It came with 4 small dumplings, they were delicious! It will not fill your stomach, but I satisfied me for the taste! ランチに立ち寄りました。ダンプリングとお茶セットで5ドル。量は多く無いですが、4つのダンプリングはとっても美味しかったです。

    Laksa
    Brenda Y.

    I am not an expert but I know for a fact, that Fresh Bowl is trying to offer traditional flavours that are not only close to home for South East Asians but are approachable for Vancouverites. Let's clarify some misconceptions. Fresh Bowl is not a salad bar. Yes, there are offerings for salad, noodles or rice bases but it is not like Freshii. 'Fresh' in their name represents seeing cuisines and flavours through a fresh new lens and perspective. Located in Yaletown, yogiis, seawall runners and families can enjoy healthy food while learning about different cultural food influences in a no-frills, contemporary environment. Now, the best part... the food. They operate as a choose your base, sauce, protein and additional add ons structure. Like a salad bar but their sauces and noodle options are gear towards a familiar South East Asian vibe. They also serve ROTI made in house fresh every day. I was told that their Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean customers all praised this roti and my goodness, even my Indonesian friend said it was the closest to texture to ones from home. I tried the Laksa and Pad Thai (vegan sauce) and I was blown away with presentation and the flavours. I asked the owner about their story and how Fresh Bowl came to be. I learned a bit about the history of Malaysia's flavour profiles and how neighbouring countries and the colonization played a part in that development. However, the most important part is the spices and ingredients such as fresh galangal, lemongrass and the cooking process that make up key components of iconic cultural dishes. Merging West Coast sustainable and healthy practices with traditional recipes and ethically sourced ingredients, Fresh Bowl has surprised me with their bold flavours and I could taste the difference.

    Thin noodle with Laksa soup and chicken for protein.
    David G.

    I always enjoy the noodle soups served at Freshbowl. My favourite is the Laksa soup paired with chicken. The serving size here is quite large for the surprisingly low price you need to pay in this neighbourhood making this restaurant one of the top "value picks" in Yaletown. All servings also come with a heaping portion of veggies making it a relatively healthy meal. The restaurant itself is also very clean, well maintained and staffed with very friendly people. I did find that the laksa served here is a bit mild compared to other laksas I have tried.

    Glen M.

    Ya! It's quite nice. Got it to go and it came in an easy to go take out container. You could probably enjoy this on the bus easily if you take transit. I drive but I'm just saying. I had mixed rice with coconut curry sauce and mixed vegetables. Was really tasty. Tastier than Freshii!!! A location in North Vancouver would be nice.

    Chicken & prawns laksa. Pretty good!!!
    Rawan K.

    I'll usually come here when I'm craving a warm, hearty bowl of Laksa! To be honest, it's not THE BEST, but it's the closest thing to the real deal in my neighbourhood... so I'll take it, gladly! The prices are good, quantity is filling and leaves you with extra for leftovers, and quality of the ingredients is pretty legit! They've got a variety of other bowls to order, some of which you can build yourself. My husband always gets the Pad Thai (he can never get enough of that stuff) and will probably swear by it til the day he dies.

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    My first time at Desi Indian Lounge and surely won't be my last! This is such an amazing spot for…read moregood Indian food and their interiors also give it a very elevated dinning experience. I want to start this review by giving a big shoutout to Pemba who was our server, he was so kind and took such good care of us and recommended really good items based on what we wanted. Everything I tried from here was 10/10! Some stand out items - :: Bombay pomfret fry - OH! The masala and coating on this was sooo good we were sucking on the bones till the very end. Such a great appetizer! :: Lasooni palak burrata - I was a little apprehensive about this at first because burrata and palak didn't seem like something I would want to try but I was wrong! This was one of my favourite dishes. It was such a delicious fusion item. For dessert, I would recommend getting their soan papdi malai khwaab and their malai ghewar. Not too sweet, just perfect. For drinks, aam pana with gin is the way to go. I really cannot wait to come back and order everything again!

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