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    Midam Cafe

    4.5 (60 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Anita Z.

    I haven't been to Midam in a while but my friend and I wanted some Korean stew and we saw that they had quite a few options. I got the beef brisket soybean soup and it was so warming and cozy. It was served boiling so I definitely recommend waiting for it to cool down (we got to have some appetizers while we waited, which were kimchi, braised potatoes, and a macaroni salad). I think I would come back to try their other stews since I was impressed by the one I had!

    Ashley N.

    Came here for lunch after my friend and I did a big summer bike ride from East Van to Wreck Beach! We were in dire need of something cool and refreshing. Thankfully, Midam Cafe had cold noodles on their menu. I admit that I haven't had a lot of cold Korean noodle dishes, but this one really hit the spot for me. The broth was flavourful yet very light, and the amount of ice/slush was a good balance for me (I don't like very cold things). The meat was delicious and tender, and I only wish there were more slices added! The egg and cucumber were a nice touch. As for the banchan, my favourite was the potato and the kimchi. The kimchi was really delicious to me that day haha. Can't wait to come back and try other things!

    'Bulgogi' Stone Pot Bibimbap

    Friendly, quick service and delicious food. The stone bowl bulgogi is a highlight, as is the fried chicken

    Vegetarian bibimbap (egg removed to be vegan)
    Matt B.

    Decent, standard Korean food at least as judged by the veggie item I tried. I stopped in after having seen their vegetarian section of the menu online. Almost all items have egg in them, so, to be vegan, you have to remove that; their kimchi has fish in it, so avoid that if you're vegan. I got the vegetarian bibimbap ($16.50) -- I actually tried to order the tofu & mushroom bibimbap but the server mis-heard me and brought the former, then charged me $3 when I asked to add tofu. The dish came out in about 10-15 mins in a stone bowl, which nicely crispified the rice, with spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, zucchini and radish, and a side of gochujang sauce. All meals come with refillable side dishes of pickled radish, seaweed, and kimchi (which they changed to garlic potato for me, which was nice). Pretty standard bowl really with nothing to set it apart. Not a bad spot, but it pretty much failed to leave much an impression. Competent Korean food.

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    Vanisa K.

    A great atmosphere! Very yummy Korean cuisine! First time here and will definitely be back. There is a cohesive basketball theme going on with the decor, but the music was Korean and easy to listen to. There are both high tops and standard tables - our party of 5 got seated at a high top. We went around 9pm and there was no wait-time; the space was pretty empty aside from two other groups. There were many options on the food menu and drink menu, as well as a separate cocktail menu. We ordered the Strawberry Yo-Yo and the Mango-Hoe and they were DELICIOUS! Both cocktails had ginger ale in them and were a nice, fruity pairing with the meal. The server was very friendly and attentive, checking in with us multiple times to inquire about ordering before their kitchen closed. There's a button on the table that you can press for additional service - there is a loud bell sound that goes off when the button is pressed. The food came out hot and fresh, and was very filling. A great dinner option!

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    Jonny M.

    There's not much Korean options in the area but we've been a few times to Midam Cafe. They have a second location out in Coquitlam. This one is located nearby Sahel Market & Restaurant. The inside is heavy on the basketball theme; basketball net, jerseys and hats. Service was okay but they disappear once you get your food. At least they drop off a large pitcher of water for the table. The menu consists of appetizer, signature, soup, noodles, soul food of Seoul, KFC, rice bowl, vegetarian, pasta and dessert. They also offer a hansang lunch special ($23.00/set, limit of 15 sets per day) from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Trip #1 - Banchan - kimchi, sliced fish cakes and seaweed. Kimchi was the best of the three; fresh and crunchy. - Kimchi bacon yaki udon (#23) ($14.00) - my favourite dish of the night. The udon had a chewy bite. Bacon and kimchi were tasty but didn't overwhelm the dish. - BBQ pork bulgogi stone pot bibimbap (#39) ($16.00) - bibimbap was light on the gochujang sauce but the BBQ pork was flavourful. - Winner winner chicken dinner ($43.00) - all the fried items were excellent. The hotpot itself was standard. A lot of ttekboki (lacked bounce and clumpy) but the fish cakes were better. Trip #2 - Sapporo ($6.00) - Citron makgeolli ($9.00 for 500mL) - a light, slightly sweet citrus note. - Banchan - glazed potato, cubed radish and seaweed. - Bulgogi set with spicy kimchi pork tofu soup ($23.00) - lunch set was decent. Bulgogi was tender and the tofu soup had plenty of tofu (but not much depth/heat to the broth). - Honey mustard fried chicken (#34) ($16.00 half) - everyone enjoyed the honey mustard KFC over the sweet and spicy. - Sweet & spicy fried chicken (#36) ($16.00 half) - nothing memorable about the sauce. - BBQ pork bulgogi stone pot bibimbap (#39) ($16.00) - rice didn't get crispy at the bottom and needed more sauce. - Vegetarian truffle japchae (#48) ($22.00) - my favourite dish that we ordered. Good variety of vegetables and the truffle added a nice subtle note. Decent eats at MC but slightly overpriced for what you get. 3.5 stars.

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    Kenneth W.

    Great place for comfort food Korean style. They've kept the NBA theme decorations from their old richmond location. Lunch set was substantial enough for two to share. Will be back for their bibimbap and special dishes.

    Barry W.

    One-line review: This was pretty good. We ordered: - Bibimbap stone bowl - half an order of the Korean sweet and spicy fried chicken - BBQ spicy pork sirloin The food was good, if not exactly what we were expecting. The stone pot, which keeps the food hot and makes the rice 'crusty,' was wonderful. The fried chicken remained crunchy under the sweet sauce drizzled over the top; word to the wise: This is NOT spicy. But it was not sicky sweet and pleasant enough to the taste. The BBQ spicy pork was the biggest surprise. It was saucier than we expected; we thought it would be drier. Again, this was not spicy -- a bit of a letdown for us -- but still well-executed for what it was. Portions were fair; we did take a little bit home. I don't often comment on the decor of a place, but this was memorable. The whole place is decked out in a basketball theme, with jerseys, basketballs, shoes, a basketball map, and a tribute to Kobe Bryant, of all people. That was a fun surprise. Service was friendly and competent. We parked for free in the neighbourhood -- always preferable to paying. Bottom line: This merits a return trip.

    hehe amazeballs outstanding service would come back again came with my friend maya and we both thought it was spectacular !!

    Bea F.

    Delicious Korean comfort food to eat at the end of a long day. Have been here on a couple of occasions and was not disappointed. My only critique is the fried chicken is a bit on the smaller side portion-wise for its price, but still delicious. The platter (we got it with bulgogi) was the highlight of all things I've ordered here and was large enough to share between 3 people.

    BBQ Squid and Pork Belly
    Michelle L.

    I visited Midam Cafe last week and I absolutely LOVE the experience. Good service. Will absolutely go there again. 1. BBQ Squid and Pork Belly 10/10 My favourite dish of the meal. Pork belly is PERFECT! It melts in your mouth and it's super flavourful. Squid is delicious and there are a few rice cakes as well. I love the spice. HIGHKY RECOMMENDED! 2. Midam Platter With bulgoki 8/10 Go watch my last reel. You will be drooling for it. They have cheese, fried egg with rice, udon, bulgoki and corn. You have the option to choose pork sirloin or bbq squid and pork belly. It's so satisfying to mix together. I also love the Burnt Rice at the bottom. I would say this portion is enough for 2-3 people. I find this platter on the sweeter side which I don't prefer. I would rather have a spicy dish but it's awesome to order this with your friends. 3. Tiramisu Shaved Ice 10/10 Love the tiramisu. The cake and ice cream have a strong coffee flavour. Shaved ice is so FLUFFY!! The best ones I've ever had so far!! I wanna try other flavours as well.

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    Queenie K.

    (3.5/5) Split the Rosé Pasta with Fried Chicken ($29) and the Green Tea Mochi Toast ($14) with a friend. The pasta came with 8 pieces of boneless chicken and fries (sort of a fusion between Korean, American, and Italian). Debating if everything goes well together as it tasted exactly how it is described/you expect it (pasta with fried chicken and fries). However, it was more filling than we expected. There was also a subtle hint of spiciness that gave the meal a nice kick (but nothing major). As for dessert, it tasted like french toast. The mochi was not the best; it was very sticky and too soft. The highlight of the whole meal was probably them pouring matcha sauce in front of us and watching it sizzle away on the hot skillet. Overall, the toast wasn't very sweet but still does the job satisfying your sweet tooth. Wouldn't order it again as $14 is also pricey for toast. The innovation is there but I think both their dishes hold greater potential by being improved.

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    Foodie G.

    Came here for dessert and it was fabulous! Tried the Oreo dessert and the strawberry shortcake ice. So so so good.

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    Great food, big portions and the servers were amazing. The ambiance is pretty nice too.

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    Babatang Robson

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    4.2
    (19 reviews)
    4.3 km

    Came here for the instragramable buns. They did not disappoint. Since this was our 3rd dessert spot…read moreof the evening, we only got 2. Also, go early so that you have more bun options - they do sell out of certain flavors the later it gets. Luckily we were still able to get the two that we wanted which were black sesame and a custard buns. They were not only super cute, but they were really delicious as well. The fillings were very strong in flavor and did not disappoint. There was enough searing when I went. Next time I will have to try their coconut drinks and desserts!

    Why 5 stars? Because I couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat this and it met my expectation…read more --- --- --- Okay full disclosure, this is how my Wednesday night went: 1) Most expensive dinner of my life in the form of Omakase (which ended with two sweet courses) 2) Well, it's my last night in Vancouver, so I might as well hit up one of the dessert places I have bookmarked. 3) Well, I just had one of those dessert places, but I REALLY want to try Babatang Robson too, so what the hell -- I'm on vacation. So technically this was dessert #3 over the course of not even an hour. The good thing is that this was not an overwhelmingly sweet or heavy dessert. It really went down with the same ease as just a regular mango would have, but it just had some extra (mostly natural) stuff. I'd happily enjoy this deliciousness on a regular basis if I lived in Vancouver. There were a ton of menu items that looked appealing, so I'm might even be their best customer.

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    Mello

    Mello

    4.4
    (325 reviews)
    5.9 km
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    When I was visiting the city for work, my close friend wanted to take me here to taste their…read moredoughnuts. As I love desserts, I was so excited to see Chinatown and visit this place for the first time. This place was located in an area that would be best to walk with a friend or a small group- I was not quite prepared to see and experience what was going on all around. Finally, we made it there and were glad to order some doughnuts. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the sweet smell of doughnuts and the two friendly staff. Everything looked so good, so narrowing down our pick was very hard! At the end, we ordered two flavours- Matcha and Tiramisu. The matcha doughnut was soft and the filling was light yet full of matcha flavour that one would expect, I loved every bite! My friend had the tiramisu doughnut and she said that she enjoyed the fluffy texture of the dough and the creamy filling- it felt like eating tiramisu in a doughnut form. If you love simple yet high quality ingredients, this place is the perfect place to get your sweet cravings fixed!

    These donuts are delicious. Nicely well-risen dough and very light, airy cream. We got a…read morestrawberry cream donut and I have no complaints. I could see some people balking at the $6 price, but I consider these a special treat. The location itself leaves something to be desired since it feels like it is under construction except for the pastry counter. No furniture and the floors look unfinished. Definitely not a place to hang out. Brendan's Rating: 3.0 Charlotte's Rating: 3.0 Shanying's Rating: 3.0 Winston's Rating: 4.0

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    Nero Waffles

    4.4
    (617 reviews)
    4.2 km
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    After grabbing dinner with some friends, we wanted to grab dessert. I knew Nero Waffle was nearby,…read moreso I suggested it. I've only been to the original location on Robson years ago, so wasn't sure if the quality had stayed the same, but we thought it was worth trying. We ordered a Tiramisu and a Bresilienne to share between four people. It came out it in relatively short time. And wow, they were both even better than I remember. Their waffles are incredibly crisp and light, despite the amount of toppings on them. I don't know how they make them so they stay so resistant to going soggy. And despite the amount of whipped cream, ice cream and sauce on them, the waffle was always able to balance out the sweetness. Their waffles are just perfect balance of flavour and texture. Service was also quite impressive. Our server was very pleasant and attentive, and brought share plates with out being asked. Overall, a great dessert. I don't know why I haven't returned earlier.

    Here's my hot-take about Nero Waffles...the BRUSSELS square waffle are 100% must-try, whereas their…read moreLIÈGE circular waffles was a hard pass. My friend & I tried: -Smashed avocado BRUSSELS savoury waffle (4/5) really enjoyed the taste of the cheese infused crispy, airy, but melt-in-your-mouth waffle on its own. I wished there were 2 poached eggs rather than just the 1. I'd also rather the salad and avocado on the side instead. -Ham & Cheese LIÈGE stuffed waffle (3.5/5) the waffle itself wasn't too impressive, liked the stuffing though -Pistachio & Vanilla custard mini LIÈGE waffles (2.5/5) again, the waffle texture was unimpressive, dense & softer, not crispy. Vanilla custard was nice and you can see vanilla bean flecks. Pistachio flavour was ok Overall, I would come back just for their BRUSSELS waffle and during brunch time as they have the Benedict option!

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    Unni Pastries

    Unni Pastries

    4.3
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    Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

    Snack and dessert shop located close to the bustling Denman and Robson intersection. I went for…read morethe red bean donut. It was on point. The granulated sugar on outside helps keep it crunchy, and the red bean was sweet but not too sweet and works well. Would come back to try other things.

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    Konbiniya Japan Centre

    Konbiniya Japan Centre

    4.2
    (193 reviews)
    4.3 km
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    Waaah I loved this place! Vancouver, how lucky you are to have Konbiniya!…read more Walking into this place felt a little bit like being transported into Japan. I'm from the Bay Area and we have our fair share of Japanese grocery stores (shout out to Niiya in Japantown in San Francisco) but I was very excited to see the selection here. Definitely came across items I've never seen before like a Takoyaki flavored Ramune. It was extremely discounted just fyi probably for good reason. They even had Japanese canned drinks stored hot like in Japan! The take away Japanese desserts also looked good. This place is right on Robson street so a great place to grab a snack, drink, pick me up while shopping. Prices seemed reasonable. One caveat is that it can get busy in here and the aisles are small so it felt a little crowded but that's sort of like Japan as well lol so not a big deal for me. Added to the ambience. Checkout was quick and easy!

    Wonderful little slice of Japan tucked into Robson Street. Extensive selection of all manner of…read morecandies, onigiri (rice and seasonings wrapped in crisp seaweed), matcha-flavoured snacks, soy sauces, numerous styles of miso paste...you get the idea. It sounds crowded - and it is - but once you push your way to the back of the store, you'll find a tiny Japan tour travel agency and a shelf of clearance items at rock-bottom prices. Service is cheerful, personable and brisk. The store also houses a takeaway crepe and ice cream shop - the crepes are actually better than the ones I've had in Tokyo.

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