This is at the Steveston Canada Day! It's the first time I've tasted Japadog but it has been in my…read moreto try list. I love the taste. It's freshly cooked. Reasonably priced. Fast order. I think you can add fries n drink for $6.50. I will definitely try out the other flavours! Highly recommended!

yummy hot dog and wonderful service from friendly staff! I had the avocado and hubby had the "love…read moremeat"!

Ordered double bacon cheese routine. Tasted quick goos for food court quality…read more Service could be quicker. Ambiance was casual with good court tables and chairs.

The fries are delicious! I recommend the truffle fries or the bacon double cheese. The fries were…read morevery tasty and the sauce was delicious. I 100% recommend trying if you're craving fries or poutine.

Discovered here's a white food truck just outside of Waves Café!…read moreI tried hotdog #6 - The Texas Sandwich, with one free drinks aside! Their bread is nice after grill! A bit crispy on the edge, except sausage, there are grilled cheese(really fresh and totally melted one), bacon with BBQ sauce. The owner is super friendly and i will definitely come back again! :)

tl;dr while some menu items are overly ambitious and gimmicky, the signature Terimayo Kurobuta and…read morethe unique dessert lineup are well worth a visit to this zoo of a location in the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Across Vancouver's eclectic food scene, few restaurants are as widely recognized as Japadog. Here, the menu unsurprisingly focuses on Japanese-style hot dogs featuring ambitious toppings like nori, bonito flakes, and even yakisoba. Founder Noriki Tamura brought his first food cart to Downtown Vancouver back in 2005, and Japadog has since expanded to countless locations across Metro Vancouver (as well as a cart on the Santa Monica Pier). Over the years, Japadog has garnered award after award, as well as hosted many a famous customer (from Anthony Bourdain to Ice Cube). We spent our final meal in Vancouver at Japadog's airport-adjacent outpost within the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets. All of the shops at this outdoor shopping mall are consistently buzzing, and this indoor, table-equipped Japadog location is no exception. The color palette sports a muted black-and-white with occasional pops of red. Warm lighting is focused on the expanded menu (which, here, even includes alcoholic beverages and ice cream desserts), stretching nearly the entire width of the restaurant above the ordering counter. The whitewashed walls are decorated sparingly with framed accomplishments and large posters of Japadog's most popular items. Black plastic chairs are pressed up to plenty of worn wooden tables, but securing a seat still can be a dice roll. Pop music blends with sizzle from the kitchen and chatter across countless different languages. Across multiple visits, my partner and I had the opportunity to sample many of Japadog's greatest hits and beyond. Of the topping combinations, our favorite was the signature Terimayo, featuring a sweet-and-savory combination of sauces to glue the salty fried onions and seaweed onto the dog. The Okonomi dog (inspired by okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancakes) was decked with a sweet Worcestershire-based sauce, fried cabbage, and bonito flakes, culminating in a stronger but less dynamjc flavor than the aforementioned Terimayo. Lastly, the Yakisoba featured noodles that created more mess than flavor, but the salty pickled radish felt uniquely complimentary to the hot dogs. The franks were half-sliced to facilitate bites and maximize surface ares, and the buns were lightly grilled to a sturdy texture. Between the two different franks, we were most impressed by the juicy and flavor-packed Kurobuta pork hot dogs. In constrast, the slightly larger Wagyu beef dogs reminded me of a sophisticated ballpark frank, but I didn't think they were worth the premium. Meanwhile, the knuckle-sized Wagyu Menchikatsu was a deep-fried meatball of sorts that felt wholly awkward to manage on a hot dog bun. For sides, we very much enjoyed the Butter & Shoyu Shaken Fries. These extra-crispy shoestring-style fries were definitely elevated by the well-distributed seasoning. In contrast, skip the Meat & Cheese Poutine, which sported a one-note gravy, boring ground beef, and melted deli cheese. Of desserts, I most enjoyed the Age Ice with Black Sesame. The donut component was rich and crispy, while the ice cream was pleasantly sesame-y without going overboard sweet -- just be prepared to down it before the bread get soggy. The Omatcha Parfait fetured a sweet matcha ice cream and a less exciting vanilla scoop, both of which were which were enhanced by the many other textures of corn flakes, mochi balls, and jellies -- few places offer such a unique dessert in fast-food form. Lastly, the intensely tart Yuzu Japanade was a worthy beverage, delivering on its promise of a strong yuzu flavor. Service was efficient and professional, and all of the food was made-to-order. Prices range widely, but expect the Kurobuta hot dogs to cost about $7, while the Wagyu varieties are priced upward of $10. At these prices, Japadog admittedly feel more expensive that a standard fast food meal, and I wouldn't expect to ever fit it into my routine. But the best items on the menu are worth an occasional splurge, and Japadog certainly warrants a visit if just for the shear novelty.

Located in the food court section of the Richmond Outlet…read more The place can get really busy and wait times can go longer. The hotdogs were good. They've added some items on the menu that I didn't see from the last time I was here. They have vegan options as well. They just need a dedicated staff for table cleaning as most of the tables when we went were dirty.

I ordered a wing and tenders platter with a shake. Everything was gross. The chicken was…read moreundercooked and rubbery. The service was HORRIBLE. I called several times to speak with a manager about a refund but the members kept telling me they weren't there and they hung up on me a few times. The ambiance was like every other fast food place.

2026.01.10. Ordered their original with chili added. It tasted bland, disappointing. They should…read morehave seasoned their burgers with the minimum with salt and pepper. Adding onions onto the grill would have made it taste better. As such, not recommended. Free WiFi, credit cards accepted. Their choice of music was copycat artists who were not good in the background. Go elsewhere for a much better dining experience.

I have always enjoyed Five Guys. A bit expensive but it's ok once a month. The fries are good. The…read moreburgers have a great amount of meat and toppings. The downside is why do they wrap up the burger in foil if you are eating in? It just turns the bun into a flat piece of dough. Next time I'll just tell them to hold the foil.

My kids love this place. They like choosing their pop and customizing their burgers with all the…read moretoppings and the fries are good and you get lots of them in a large. It is a small place so we usually take out. Service is good.

BRING CASH. Some food stands don't accept credit card. If you forget to bring cash, they have ATM…read moremachines. There is an entrance fee and the long line to get in goes by fast. The Rotato is fun to eat and l recommend getting the sour cream and onion flavor. It's served hot and fresh and it has the perfect crispy texture. The mango sticky rice is really good and the mangoes they use are fresh and sweet. The ramen donut is heavy because the outer part is thick and crunchy like it was double fried and the filling is ramen and cheese. I wanted to try it bc I never had a ramen donut before. It's worth trying it once and getting that photo op in, but probably won't get it again. The market also has games and entertainment along with some shopping that you can do (jewelry, clothing, artwork, etc).

Richmond Night Market has been around for 26 years now. It is a good concept to bring the night…read moremarket atmosphere commonly found in Asia to Vancouver. It is more than just food stalls and vendors selling jewelry, stickers, socks, cell phone accessories etc. There are bouncy castle, inflatable balls to run around in, zip line, fair games like the PNE etc. What I find ridiculous but common here in North America is having to pay an admission fee just so you can go spend more money on food and shopping. In other parts of the world where night market or Christmas market is a common thing, you just go stroll through the streets where vendors and shops are for free. Buy food and things when they catch your eye. So it's $7 general admission now, $5 after 10 pm for late night. Seniors (60+) and children (under 7) are free. There are some stalls offering happy hours items for the entire night ($10 under food and $7 under drinks). Otherwise food is around $15 on average. The food stalls are still mostly Asian fare. Many bbq skewers and I saw many getting the squids. I tried a frozen banana dessert which was cut up frozen banana dipped in chocolate and drizzled with pistachio sauce and that's the Dubai inspired dessert. Not that great. The cheese coin was decent with plenty of cheese. The inari bomb was pretty tasty. Many stalls are cash only. So bring cash, lots of cash. There is a 3% charge for admission ticket if paying by card. I'll say budget for minimum $100 each if you want to fully enjoy the experience of buying food from a few stalls, play a couple of games and buy things. Parking is free and well organized. There is also a lot of soccer related theme this year because of the World Cup where a few games will be held in Vancouver. I can see this place being popular for young kids, teenagers and young adults as something to do with friends. As I still travel to Asia at least once a year, I can totally skip this. If you're expecting it to be like the night markets like in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia etc, this is not it.

In the mood for a flavourful hot dog, I cruised on over to Japadog on Ontario Street near Wendy's…read more Looking at the menu I was going to order the Aonori Fries but opted for Teriyaki Kurubota Terimayo Hot Dog. I noticed you can order on food delivery apps such as SkipTheDishes, UberEats, Fantuan, DoorDash, etc. Teriyaki Kurubota Terimayo pork sausage topped with onions, mayo, seaweed strips, sweet teriyaki sauce, stir fried cabbage. The first bite was sweet, salty, flavourful smoky goodness. That was one amazingly juicy hotdog. Many other places try to mimic the taste but nothing beats Japadog.

A must visit joint if you are in Vancouver. Worth the hype. Dogs are very juicy and flavors are…read moreunique. As a family we tried 4 diff ones and all were delicious. Tiny but cozy place. Fast service. Karage was also good.

On Feb 26th, 2026 we ordered the new seasonal Mint Crunchin' cookie dipped cone. Service was quick…read moreat 8:40 pm. Food court ambiance. It wasn't the best assembled dipped cone by the looks but I thought it was tasty. The mint really comes through in the flavoring. My sister thought it was just okay tasting but after paying over $6.48 for a small dipped cone, ($5.79 + 12% taxes) she wouldn't buy this again. Now the peanut buster parfait is a different story!

I don't think this is specific to this location ( The food terrace at Richmond Centre ) as I…read morebelieve all the pre packaged items come from a distribution centre- not made in store. Service was ok, I ordered a Fudge Nut bar ( Buster Bar I guess is the correct name again ) and a Dilly bar for my husband. He thought that the Dilly bar was a lot smaller then they used to be. I thought mine was roughly the same size, but it had NO fudge in it ! ( see photo ) That was the only reason I ordered it. I was so disappointed! From the website - "Experience LAYER after LAYER of chocolate fudge, peanuts and DQ® soft serve dipped in luscious, chocolate-flavored coating" The only thing I experienced was anger and disappointment.

This Japadog is serving quality hotdogs just like the downtown Vancouver location. Staff was…read morefriendly and service was prompt. Great option for eating in the airport before you go through security (or are staying at the Fairmont hotel)

After arriving at Vancouver airport, we were excited to try these hot dogs at the stand by Terminal…read more2. We opted for a couple types of pork hot dogs and a wagyu beef hot dog. All were cooked to perfection and the toppings made for a wonderful spin on the classic hot dog. The service was friendly and the food was prepared with so much care. As this was a hot dog stand, we ate these on the go and appreciated the packaging which made everything easy. A must try for those looking for a quick bite!