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    Japadog

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jose A.

    During this visit to the YVR job dog, we ordered the all beef terimayo, dog, and the Okonomi dog as well. I think it was late at night around 7 PM so the staff were starting to clean up after a busy shift and from looking into the kitchen, it was quite dirty and perhaps that not the most hygienic. But overall their service was on point. They do not have an icemaker there so when I asked to get ice, they just took it straight out of a cooler so that is not the best. They were quite quick cooking our two hot dogs. Presentation was as normal in comparison to other Japadog locations again taste and quality was their, four out of five. They do have a self-serve soda station, which was fine. At the end of the day price in value there if you're looking for a high-end(ish) hot dog in a pinch. I never been to the domestic food court so it was a bit of a weird location. It took us about 10 minutes to actually find going from the international food court over to the domestic side because of the long walk.

    Danielle M.

    Fresh off of a plane and my boyfriend and I spotted this cute little street food style tent on our way to pick up our car rental. He mentioned that he heard about Japanese style hot dogs before; me, on the other hand, didn't even know they were a thing! We decided to try one out since we wanted a little snack before heading out for the day's activities. We got the Kurobota Terimayo Hot Dog (basically the top ordered one) and found the service to be quick! Once we got our order we were impressed by the lightness of the meal - both in terms of the airy bun and the non-greasy hot dog. The kewpie and nori combo make such an amazing flavor set that keeps the essence of why it's Japanese style. This meal was a great start to our Vancouver trip and I'd definitely like to make it a routine stop when I visit again!

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    Tammy P.

    My first japadog a day it's amazing!!! It's in the food area of the outlets and I am so glad I tried it out. There are a lot of options but the wagyu beef one with the nori is most popular. The hot dog tastes so good and it's not overly salty like a normal dog, plus the mayo and nori is such a wonderful combo

    Japadog @ Vancouver International Airport  The perfect quick bite at the airport location
    Brad F.

    Get what you can't at home... I can't get this anywhere in the United States, so I had to do it. It's a little sophisticated for a hot dog, but it's still a hot dog. It's delicious. It's worth it. If you think it's going to be way beyond a great hot dog, it probably won't wow you. But hey, get it because you won't get it somewhere else.

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    Angela T.

    We've heard about Japadog prior to visiting Vancouver last year. We didn't get to try it last year because we ran out of time. This time though, we made sure to grab some as soon as we landed at YVR. I agree with the first review... Don't think they're aware that for some people, this is their first food purchase when visiting Vancouver... And the guys at the stand could be a little bit more friendly and personable. But don't get me wrong, the food was yummy!! I assured asked for #7, but #1 ended up being the yummiest of them all. Thats why they call #1 the most popular one! Also, cash only! And yes, the stand is right next to the smoking area. Wasn't fond of that at all.

    Nina W.

    I arrived to YVR from SEA. After walking out of the airport baggage claim area, there was a little tent with a pop up Japadog. We got the #1 hot dog with a combo. The hot dog had lots of flavor and was very unique. It was so satisfying! They also had Lays Ketchup chips (which I totally wanted to try). There were 2 benches next to the tent area so we had to quickly gobble down our hot dog. It's also right outside the train station so it's a super convenient pick me up snack before heading on the train! Note: I think the tent was set up next to a smoking area. Also the workers didn't really talk much or have any energy. This was my first purchase made in Canada (since I just stepped out of the airport so I wished they were more welcoming/explaining of the menu). That's why I rated it 3 stars.

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    Christie N.

    A definite MUST-HAVE when you're in Vancouver; conveniently located right outside of the airport by the parking garage on the Arrivals side. My fiancé and I shared the Wagyu Beef when we first arrived and instantly regretted our decision for only getting one. This is not something you want to share, GET YOUR OWN. Needless to say, we each got our own Japadog the next time we flew out; trying the Spicy Dog and Kurobuta Terimayo. Both were also amazing. I really don't think you could go wrong with anything you choose, so experiment and try them all!!

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    Stephanie C.

    We came to YVR around 9am and saw Japadog setting up right outside the international arrivals! I had heard about these food stands and wanted to try it out while in Vancouver but didn't have a chance, so I'm glad we were able to on our way out of Canada! I got the #7 kobe terimayo which is made with 100% kobe beef (wagyu) while hubby got the #1 kurobuta terimayo on a veggie sausage. The flavours were great! It's a nice take on a hot dog with a Japanese twist. The worker there was also really nice and friendly and got our order ready for us quickly. Another reviewer said that they're cash only, but we were able to pay today (6 Jan 2019) with credit card, so maybe that's changed. I also did not notice a smoking area nearby, so maybe that's changed as well? So happy we were able to try Japadog while in Vancouver! It's definitely worth a try!

    Tammy E.

    Yummy!! I can see what all the hype is about! I ordered the veggie dog with miso toppings. The guy standing there must have been freezing, but he answered all of my questions and made me the best midday snack I could have asked for! I will definitely have another the next chance I see a Japadog stand!

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    We experienced our first Japadog in a Vancouver inside Stanley Park and fell in love ever since. Can't go wrong with #1 and #2.

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    Great food! Hot dogs tend to be seen as a basic food, but they have some really amazing variations.

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    Wow this place is so good! I had the #1 with beef instead of pork. Service is fast and friendly. Definitely recommend it!

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    3.3
    (97 reviews)
    2.8 km
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    Before leaving Vancouver, we had to make one last food stop…read more Japadog is located before security in the Domestic Terminal food court at YVR, and it's only a short walk from the main terminal area. We ordered the number one Terimayo Dog, and it was packed with flavor. Sweet teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, crispy onions, and seaweed all on a hot dog. We also grabbed the Butter and Shoyu Shaked Fries. If you order them, ask for half salty. Trust me. Definitely a fun Vancouver food experience before heading home.

    I cannot believe how bad japadog has become. Not sure if it's based on different locations but the…read moreYVR outlet one is quite mediocre at best. The terimayo and oroshi were bland which I couldn't understand. Do they not use the same dogs and sauce?! I've had the same thing at downtown and those were good. And the soba meshi , you've got to be kidding me. I laughed out loud when i saw it. "Soba meshi is a popular Japanese comfort food from Kobe that mixes finely chopped yakisoba noodles with cooked rice, stir-fried on a hot grill with meat and vegetables." In japan where I've had the real soba meshi, noodles are mixed with rice, i.e. a stir fried rice and noodles. This Japadogs version just put white rice next to the noodles. Not to mention the soba was also mediocre. It would have been a one star review again but there was a nice staff that gave my daughter freshly made fries. So thank you sir!

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    Richmond Night Market

    3.5
    (764 reviews)
    3.4 km
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    We visited Richmond Night market. There was a big announcement that 2026 will be their final year…read moreof the festival. It was sad since we visit here every year. What we got: Ramen donut Lamb skewers Mango sago from Mango yummy Sugar Cane juice Mango coconuts drink with eatable ice cube Tea pot matcha milk tea Sanjie handmade cheese mochi Ramen donut was super crispy on outside. And ramen and cheese filling was good. I should have added spam topping which would have made this item more interesting. I did not try lamb skewers, I was told they were very tender, smoky and delicious. Mango sago drink was also legit item and very delicious. So many mango pieces inside. I really enjoyed mango coconuts drink with eatable ice cube. I chose pikachu shaped ice cube and presentation was so adorable. Drink itself was also delicious and a lot of mango pieces inside. Tea pot matcha milk tea was excellent. Presentation was very unique, staff placed a little cute tea pot on the top of drink and I guess dry ice inside and create smoke effect. it was very instagram worthy item. Highlight was Sanjie handmade cheese mochi! It was very unique item. The filling was Purple rice, taro paste, blueberries, starwberries blueberry cheese, fruits flavor boba and cereal flake coating. All ingredient worked so well! Purple rice and mochi were my favorite. Highly recommend this item! After eating, we enjoyed walking around shopping area and checked around game area. It was a fun place. I really enjoyed Richmond Night market since their opening even the festival was located near Ikea. A lot of memory, great food vendors and great entertainment.

    This will be my last update/review of this place, because apparently the Richmond night market will…read moreclose down forever after it closes in September 20, 2026. Came on a sunday night around opening time around 7pm in late july with a friend. My friend kindly gave me his express line pass (it was a gift) and paid for my entrance fee. We both saved at least 15-30 minutes of waiting time at the normal non-express entranceway and the $7 per person entrance fee. If you've been to the night market the last couple of years, it's basically the same as previous years. The main attraction by far is the food stalls. There were lots and lots of food stalls (mostly Asian food). If you are interested in my thoughts on the food stalls and my recommendations, read through all my previous years yelp reviews because i go into great detail about them there. I only bought one thing this visit (i went to a buffet earlier that day). I bought the butter beer which didn't have any real beer in it. It was mostly butterscotch flavored cream soda and creamy foam topping. It was $7 and it tasted alright. But I dont think i would get it again. I tasted cream soda and a hint of butterscotch. The night market does have "happy hour" food item specials but only some booths do this. Some food items are under $10 and drinks are $7. I didn't see many interesting happy hour food items during my visit though. They had benches and tables scattered around the food stalls and a bunch near the middle. But there were so many people that there was no space left. i just opted to walk and drink. Other than food, from what i remember, people sold Items like handmade stuff, anime merch like figures and keychains and lights, and some just sold trading cards like pokemon cards. They had ziplining which looks like fun. They had carnival games like popping the balloon, hammer drop, ring toss into the bottle, something that looked like pachinko, the pull up bar challenge, that stacked bottle game, and the birthday month dice game. There were some attractions like the human hamster ball where you climb inside a bouncy plastic ball and walk around. They also had a talent show. No offense but the talent show at the night market wasn't that great. The band at the time was singing a jazzy version of old school music from the 80's and did not have any stage presence at all. There were long breaks between each song. People were leaving the seating area mid performance. We came around 7pm and it wasn't that busy, but when my friend and I left a little after 8pm, the line to get inside was really long and the food stall area was crowded as ever. 3 out of 5 stars based on this visit. I would go to the night market if you want to hang out with friends and try new foods for the fun of it. Throw the budget out the window because a lot of food items are overpriced still. Last tip. Bring lots of cash because the ATM machine fees are expensive. As far as i know, most stalls don't accept card.

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