Would that a 6 star review were possible for that really superawesomecool event/locale that we all…read morestumble across once in a blue moon. Perhaps you'd be able to unlock it after writing 500 reviews, like some sort of yelp/super mario hybrid. Alfresco Tonight is described best by the creators as: "Alfresco brings together old friends, with new, celebrating great food, public space, spontaneity, and surprise. In a flash mob fashion, diners meet, set up, share food, and dismantle. The location is kept secret till the evening prior. Part slow food, part art installation, Alfresco is an urban curiosity." The creators of Alfresco are aiming to encourage local consumption, a heightened appreciation of the outdoors, increased community together-ly-ness, delicious eating, and sustainability via the 'leave no trace' motto. Find me something NOT to love about this concept. The most recent Alfresco night took place at the Davie Street community garden. Little tea lights glimmered while folks from all walks chatted merrily amongst autumn leaves. Some were even able to boast about the fruits of their own garden plot. Something about bringing people together in this way is just really wonderful. How often do you share a meal with someone new, or eat something totally unheard of only to find out it's manna. All this while gaining a deeper appreciation for the city and those locally sourced items that can be found right at our fingertips? So what do you say, Halifax? Who wants to try this Van based trend and picnic with me? :) ps: this event is free other than the cost of creating your own pot-latch style dish!

DO NOT USE COZYMEAL!! This company is extremely unprofessional and has terrible customer service…read more We had a chef cause a serious incident requiring over $1000 in damages to the kitchen. The company has handled this with absolutely no urgency or professionalism. The chef was inappropriate and hostile with no effort from the company to compensate for damages. We are waiting for word back on the situation, but the company has been giving us the run around for 10 days with no communications from a manager or owner despite us being promised multiple times that they would get back to us the next day. We will be proceeding with legal action and filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau due to the severity of the situation and the lack of action from the company. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY'S SERVICES.

Absolutely loved my first experience with Cozymeal Cooking class. Fantastic evening and well…read moreorganized. I wasn't sure what to expect but was blown away. Chef John is knowledgeable, efficient, and concise. We joined the "Paris Bistro Classics" class. I've learnt many tricks and hacks that I didn't know before and I can't wait to try them again in my own kitchen. Highly recommended for a date out, or even with a group of friends or for yourself.

This little hot pot restaurant is a neighbourhood gem and local hot spot! It is always busy when we…read morecome here and be sure to make reservations in advance to secure a spot. Several people who walked in had to wait at least 30 minutes. The service is quick and efficient, and they are fast and attentive with our requests or clearing our plates. The interior is a bit on the older side and outdated looking, and it can definitely feel muggy inside with all the continuously bubbling hot pots. I ordered the Beef Blade Eye Hot Pot Combo ($19.95) and I think it's a great deal. It comes with a plate of meat, a bunch of vegetables and side items like fish balls, tofu, shrimp, etc., choice of rice, udon or vermicelli, a drink, and a soft serve! I chose to get the udon, a yakult green tea, and the taro soft serve. The ingredients are decently fresh and everything is so efficient. I feel like you can't go wrong for all these things and at this price!

Checked out Pearl Hot Pot on Sperling Ave in Burnaby for an easy personal hot pot dinner…read more The individual mini-pot setup is super convenient when everyone wants their own broth. We went with the spicy soup base and the beef blade eye set. The broth had a nice chili kick and solid herbal aroma, though like most hot pot broths, it reduced down and got a little on the salty side by the end of the meal. The sliced beef was fresh with decent marbling, cooking up tender after just a quick dip, and the veggie basket and noodles made it plenty filling. Finishing off with their little cup of soft serve ice cream was a nostalgic, cooling touch after all the heat. Service was fast and functional. You mark down your order, and the trays of meat and vegetables arrived at the table within five to ten minutes. It gets quite busy during the evening rush, so flagging down a server for a broth refill took a bit of waving, but the staff were polite and kept the tables cleared efficiently. The space is casual and unpretentious, outfitted with dark wooden booths, frosted divider screens for a bit of privacy, and warm overhead pendant lighting. It gets noticeably steamy and fairly lively with chatter when the room fills up with families and students, giving it an easygoing neighborhood vibe.

Been here a couple of times. Good variety of dim sum and good prices. Some days, they run out of…read moreitems, which is a good thing. I've come around late morning ( before noon ) and they were out of some of the popular items as they haven't made more yet. Sometimes the casing for the dumplings can be thick, especially for the XLB. It isn't always consistent, hence the lightly lower rating. The shrimp dumpling is good, and a good size too.

Looking for a frozen dim sum establishment closer to home after Gah Lok relocated to Richmond…read more Reviewed was what out there and opted for Ling Nan. It is located on Kingsway by Tyne across from the Safeway. There is plenty of metered parking and free 2 hr parking a block away. This is a small mom & pop establishment...and when I say small, there is only room for 1 person to enter the store as the rest is screened off for COVID. They had everything we normally order and in bags of 20 or 50...perfect. The prices were the best that I have come across and be advised it is cash only. It was a positive food purchasing experience and happy to recommend Ling Nan Dim Sum Food if looking for frozen dim sum.

I hadn't heard about Sooda until this August, when I stumbled upon an ad by a foodie influencer on…read moresocial media who tried the restaurant during their 10th anniversary sale. A lot of items were 30% off which is a pretty good discount considering a lot of their mains are $20-$50. Apparently Sooda is really hyped on google reviews and according to some people online, people line up out the door during the dinner rush. I came here on a friday afternoon near opening time at 12 for lunch with friends. There were only a couple tables occupied at the time. My friends ordered a bulgogi platter. According to the menu, it comes with beef marinated in bulgogi sauce served on a hot plate with cheese, green onions, house made egg-rolls, corn, and rice. It's usually a whopping $49 but with the special 30% anniversary discount it was only around $35 so it was definitely worth it. Our food came in a pretty good time in about 12-15 minutes. The melted cheese was SO GOOD. I love cheese but melted mozzarella is delicious. It's divine. The beef was tasty. I like the bulgogi sauce. It was meant to be mixed with the rice and egg rolls. If you just eat them separately, it's gonna be mid because they have little flavor on their own. I like that they included some small side dishes (banchan) to refresh your taste buds, such as kimchi and pickled radish. It was well needed for such a greasy and salty dish. I really like the vibe and the staff here. They had a couple k-pop music videos playing on the TV and k-pop and pop music playing in the background. The customers at the time seemed to have a good time here. They had some 10th birthday balloons and decorations all over the dining area too. The place is pretty dark with just enough lights and the walls are black which makes the vibe kind of cool. There are some interesting looking giant murals as well Our server was in a happy mood and all smiles. She liked to joke a lot with customers which was great to see. She was happy to answer any questions we had about the menu since it was our first time there. She was the only server at the time so she looked pretty busy. She refilled our waters and asked if everything was good so we felt taken care of. She said thank you, hi and goodbye to everyone in our group as well. Shout out to Seoyoung for being a great server! Washrooms are fine. As far as I know there's only 1 private men's washroom for the entire restaurant but it was pretty clean. A bit cluttered with cleaning supplies but it was clean and spacious. 5 out of 5 stars based on this visit. The 30% off 10th anniversary discount made it really worth coming for the price I paid. I hope they have similar promotions like that in the future. More importantly, the food and staff are great so it's worth checking out.

We were a group of 5 and it was the first visit for 4 of us (including myself). Was happy to gone…read moreon a quieter evening as I can only imagine how busy this place normally is The fries came first and we loved the crunchy onion and melted that it was covered with! They didn't last long on the table with our group! The heaters weren't working properly on our table, so it took a few tries to get our cheese melted with the bulgogi. So they went ahead and pre-melted the cheese with the chicken before bringing it to the table. Not only was this mix tasty, it was fun scoop it across for our dish. I order a japchae to go, which was also delicious! (Unfortunately someone accidentally rested my to-go bag on a counter with grease before giving it to me, as I discovered later) The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. I would definitely come here again. (you can find me on Insta @aida.loves )

I'm giving this place 5 stars because, as far as fast food goes, you can't get much better than…read morethis. Fancy, it's not. But fresh and wholesome, yes. I recently went to Metrotown with my kids and we were thrown into the throes of pre-Christmas mayhem in the mall. I knew it would be bad when the parking lot was a free-for-all with no spots to be had. But I digress. While wandering the mall corridors like zombies out of a bad Netflix movie, my kids suddenly claimed to be "starving". Of course. So we made our way up to the food court on the upper level and surveyed the options in front of us. It's never easy trying to accommodate both my kids, who have very differing preferences (one is vegetarian, too), and myself, but we all agreed to "eat healthy", and when we saw the long line-up at this U-Grill place, we decided to check it out. It was obviously the most popular food venue in the food court on the day we were there, and we figured there must be a reason it's so popular. They offered a ton of fresh vegetable and meat and seafood choices, as well as tofu and various rices, which you choose in raw form, and they essentially stir-fry it up for you, and then you choose what sauce you'd like on it. It's priced by weight, and there really are a ton of choices. I don't think you could find a healthier option here at in the food court. I like how they offered Coke products too (personal bias. I prefer it to Pepsi). Service wasn't friendly or non-friendly - just fast and efficient. They were super busy that day we were here, and we were glad they didn't chit chat with customers. Did I mention my kids were "starving"? lol. Despite the long line, it moved quickly and our meals were cooked perfectly and were great. This is the place to go to get a healthy and fast meal here. It's not cheap, but it's good.

YUMMY!!! This place is absolutely fantastic! You grab a plate and put all of your own veggies and…read moremeat then they'll weigh it and give it to the cook to grill with your choice of sauce. They have ALL types of veggies from broccoli, zucchini, baby corn, green beans and my personal favorite mushrooms! They also have a variety of meats from teriyaki chicken, beef, crab, shrimp and also tofu. It also comes with your choice of white or whole grain rice. Good thing is the don't weigh the rice that comes on the plate after. My only complaint is it's quite expensive for "mall food". My partner and I each got our own plates and our total with only 1 water bottle was $39 and some change!!!! I did enjoy it and would go again but I'd be more careful on loading on those veggies which was the majority of my plate.

The recipes are simple and delicious yumm~ they make sure all the ingridients are fresh and…read morepackaged them nicely. You should try the scallop one -- my favourite :D

I wasn't home when the ingredients were delivered, the box was left outside of my house till i came…read morehome from work, and the ingredients were still fresh! The recipe was simple and easy to follow. The preparation before cooking was a little bit challenging for me as i have never done those before, but still the whole process took me just a little bit over an hour. And the Chicken Cacciatore tasted surprisingly good, even though it was prepared by me. So I had a good meal and got the satisfaction from feeling like a real chef. The portion was a bit too small for a full meal, but I was on diet so 80% full is good enough for me.

I loooove lobster rolls, so when I came across The Lobster Man, I definitely had to get one…read more The restaurant doesn't really have much seating. There is a little bar top inside that can stand and eat. It's a snug fit for about 4 people. Other than that there were two small tables outside, so you'll likely have to walk and eat or find another seat! Service was fast and friendly. I ordered the signature lobster roll and it did not disappoint. They provide you with a good amount of lobster, the bread was nicely toasted and fluffy, and a good side of kettle chips. Great for a quick and yummy stop!

I stopped by The Lobster Man while exploring Granville Island Public Market…read more It's a small spot with no real place to eat inside, so plan on grabbing your food and finding a seat somewhere around the market. Service was kinda blah, they said the words but weren't friendly like teens forced to do something (I don't think they were teens btw). I ordered the warm lobster roll and a prawn cocktail. Unfortunately, the lobster roll was a letdown. It wasn't very warm, the lobster itself didn't have much flavor, tasted off and the whole sandwich was just kind of dry. Thank goodness I also ordered the prawn cocktail because it saved the meal. It wasn't anything fancy, but the prawns were a good size and gave me something I actually halfway enjoyed. Overall, I didn't have the experience I was looking forward to.

One of the hardest Korean restaurants in Vancouver to get a reservation at!…read more Reservations open at 10 a.m. on the 1st of every month, and if you're not quick enough, good luck! Within just one hour, the tables were completely booked. Definitely one of those restaurants where you need to set an alarm and be ready to book! We finally made it in, and the prime short rib was definitely the highlight of the meal. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy, with a rich, beefy flavour and just the right amount of marbling. Every bite was satisfying, especially when grilled to that perfect caramelized edge. But then comes the big question... $175 for the prime short rib -- is it worth it? Honestly, "worth it" is pretty subjective. If you're looking for a special Korean BBQ experience and don't mind paying a premium for quality beef, it may be something worth trying at least once. But at $175, expectations are naturally pretty high! For me, the short rib was really good, but whether it's worth the price tag... I'll leave that up to you!

Only had the aged prime rib galbi to share and it did not disappoint. Enough for 2 if you're not…read moresuper hungry. The meat was very soft and tender. The sauce did not overpower the meat and the side dishes were fantastic palate cleansers. The service was attentive in this dark restaurant. Get a seat not facing the front door.