The brand is a staple in Vancouver. I remember coming here many many years ago with friends and I…read morewent recently for a birthday dinner at it was underwhelming. We intended on getting the à la carte menu at first but realized that based on how many big eaters we had, it was more bang for our buck with the all you can eat menu. We chose the lowest tier of all you can eat and there were some people who preferred seafood; even if you upgraded to the highest tier the selection in our opinion, didn't get drastically better that it was "worth it". We had a party of six and was seated at a long table with a divider. When we got to our seat, the staff had placed the divider at exactly the table edges connecting the two stove but it was so squishy and uncomfortable for 6 people that we had to move the divider over a little. There's a time limit for all you can eat however with one stove and us not knowing that the vegetables came raw and in full foiled packages, it took a long time to grill anything. Our waitress came over many many times to remind us about the time limit and even then... we were well over our time limit even though we only put in two rounds of food. One stove shared between six people was awful. It's not like our stove could cook any faster even if the waitress rushed us. We were even ending the meal with s'mores and the waitress couldn't wait any longer and brought over the bill. We had to put down our s'mores stick to pay the bill so she could leave us alone to finish the meal... the restaurant was not busy, there were plenty of empty tables and there was no one waiting in the lobby. Did not appreciate the service here. Overall, food was greasy and not memorable (as I just tried a different grilled meat spot a few days prior). The portions were weird. Most of the dishes were severely under portioned so we made sure to up our portions for round two. Our time was up before we could even put in our final round three order. The staff also didn't respect some of the items. We put in ice cream on the first order as people wanted to use it as a grease palate cleanser and it was only when we followed up with the waitress did they say "oh we thought it should be served at the end of the meal instead since it's a dessert". Perhaps following the orders of what customers mark off would help with better customer service....

We made a reservation for 2:00 on a Wednesday to take advantage of their happy hour specials…read more The shio negi tofu and vegetable spring rolls was a group favourite! Prime kalbi short rib was our favorite, although yaki shabu was a close second. The shoyu chicken thighs were also delicious. I would definitely order the garlic chicken noodles again! The beef tongue is also not as tender as I remember it being in the past. The herb and garlic butter for the broccoli was a solid flavor enhancer. The gyu-sushi was kind of a disappointment - it was like a roast beef slice on rice with some seasoning. Unfortunately, the place didn't look well cleaned and maintained. There were some spots on the booth we were shown to. Service was standard.

Whether dine out or take out, their products are consistently good quality…read more If you dine in, the service is great. All the waitresses are kind hearted. Free soup of the day and dessert are included.ifbyou dine in. Steady line up for take out.

I came here on July 32st for lunch. My former driving instructor treated me for lunch as I never…read moretried Cantonese BBQ. She promised she'll treat me once I pass my road test so we went out to celebrate this moment together. Because this restaurant was filled with seats, both of us weren't happy with seating since we had to face the wall where the fish tank was located. Anyways, We ordered 3 BBQ Items with rice ($20.95) and Tofu Skin Pea Tips ($13.95). We had Pork belly, Soy chicken and BBQ pork for the 3 items. I was told the owner is from Guangdong and he knows how to make good BBQ. Complimentary soup was the first thing that arrive. Later our 2 dishes started coming out. Pork belly had a crispy skin with tender meat on the inside. Soy chicken was tender with some marinades. BBQ pork was not bad. Pea tips were nice dish to go with meats. It was tasty. I felt thankful for my driving instructor to bring me here to explore Cantonese BBQ. I loved the hearty portion of food along with free soup. Loved the taste of the soup as well. It tasted just right not salty. I had to give 3 stars because of undesirable table.

Food portions were standard . The banchan was good. Cuts were prepared well . Seasoning options…read morewere standard. Service was good. The place looked the same from before but I think they added some tables. Overall, a good experience.

We were a table of three and we each other the lunch special to share. The lunch special was for…read more$18.95 and it came with a soup and a side dish. The side dish is small. the soup is huge. There are three side dishes to choose from. Do not try the pork belly. The pork belly was super dry and not recommended. Both the chicken bulgogi and beef bulgogi are super tasty. We came here during lunch time and it was pretty empty. They have all you can eat pork special on weekdays for $29.95. That is not a bad deal if you like pork. Free parking at the plaza. I really like how they have the Ipad and bell at each table. It is easier to get a hold of a staff if needed.

Additional star because they open late on weekends until 2 AM…read more Good dishes. It's northern Chinese taste. A large variety of skewers. They are brought out cooked.

Amazing BBQ, lots of varieties of skewers, and good service ! We really enjoyed our food here,…read morewould definitely come back here for dinner again.

This restaurant is more like 3.5 but I'm rounding up…read more Fried sole 4/5 I wished they had some sauce for it , cuz this was very dry Galbi 5/5 Very tender although not enough char smell. Where they fell short was the banchan offerings. Never seen such pathetic banchan in my life. Only 3 varieties ; kimchi , blanched bean sprouts and pickled seaweed. No effort was put into producing acceptable banchan IMO

Hidden away in a street mall on North Road, just across from H-Mart, is this charming Korean…read morerestaurant. Though smaller, it was packed with Korean speakers, so you know the food is going to be authentic. We noticed some regulars were there for an after-work soju with bar snacks, creating a lively atmosphere. Our orders were taken quickly by the friendly staff, and we enjoyed the bibimbap, tofu hot pot, and squid tempura. The tempura was a unique treat: long, uncut tentacles were battered and fried, served with scissors to cut them into bite-sized pieces. It was a fun and delicious experience!

Cantonese restaurant with tons of dishes. Dishes are literally plastered around the walls. Was not…read moreable to decided on a dish with so many options. Server spoke mostly canto with us but have English speakers. Recommend us the set menu since we wanted lobster. It was a lobster sticky rice with 3 other dishes on a limited menu which made it easier for us to decide. Portions are huge here. The lobster was fresh and cooked perfectly. Lots of rice under neath the dish that had to be taken home. The fried fish with corn sauce reminded me of Hong Kong. They use COD and tasted great. Beef with vegetables was tender from the velveting. The sweet and sour pork was also solid and the meat was not fatty. Located in a small plaza. They take credit cards and open till midnight. Would definitely come back here for value and late dinner special. Need more people for their Alaskan Crab menu!

I really enjoyed my experience at James on Hastings and would highly recommend and return if I'm…read moreever in the area again. The owner of the restaurant was really tentative and going around to introduce himself which I thought was cute. One tip is that if you would like to order any of their king crab meal sets to call in advance and ask if they have it because they don't always have it. My family got lucky and they had an extra king crab so we ordered one of their king crab meal sets for 4 and it was SO MUCH food. The price is worth it. I really liked the garlic steamed king crab legs.

Stopped by Dosanko on Powell Street for lunch to check out their Japanese yoshoku (home-style…read morecomfort) menu. The Food The standout here is definitely their Beef Belly Katsu Sando. The cutlet has an incredible golden panko crunch on the outside while keeping the meat juicy and tender, tucked into thick, toasted milk bread with just enough cabbage and tangy tonkatsu sauce. Because it's made with beef belly, it leans quite rich and fatty toward the last few bites, definitely something best shared or paired with hot tea. We also tried their omurice, and the eggs were custardy and delicate, though the demi-glace sauce was slightly on the heavier, sweeter side. Finishing with one of their layered parfaits made for a fun, retro Japanese dessert treat. The Service Very welcoming, calm, and down-to-earth. The staff gave us space to look over the menu, brought out water right away, and checked in at just the right times without hovering. The dishes arrived fresh and hot from the kitchen in a reasonable ten to fifteen minutes. The Ambiance Spacious, airy, and warmly rustic. Unlike many cramped noodle spots downtown, this Japantown space has high ceilings, exposed wood beams, brick accents, and soft string lights that give it a relaxed, neighborhood-cafe energy. Tables aren't packed on top of each other, making it an easy place to sit back, talk, and enjoy a leisurely meal.

What's a great way to celebrate Mother's Day? Avoid the Mother's Day crowds by doing early Mother's…read moreDay lunch one day before Mother's Day, and picking any good restaurant that's offering their regular menu and not some overpriced Mother's Day brunch menu! To be fair...I still like the Mother's Day brunch menus, buffets...etc. However, I am also just as happy going to just any good restaurant that serves food I like and isn't necessarily Mother's Day themed. So...this is what we did with my family. Bro chose Dosanko. I'd only ever been here one time for dinner and had always wanted to come back for their lunch menu so I happily agreed to Dosanko. We all ordered individual dishes for ourselves plus a few dishes for us all to share. We shared a Vegetable Tempura, Egg Salad sandwich and an Omu-Rice with Tomato Sauce on it. Egg Salad sandwich was better than the ones we now get at 7-Eleven stores here, but not sure it merits the price they charge for it. Then again $16 for an egg salad sandwich here is still a lot cheaper than paying for a ticket to Japan, plus hotel accommodation just so I can eat 7-Eleven Egg Salad sandwich in Japan! For my own personal dish, I had the Onigiri combo with a Crispy Cheesy Onigiri and a Kinpira Onigiri. So many tempting choices on the menu. It was a hard decision to make but I was quite happy with my choice. I'd forgotten how good their Cheesy Onigiri was. This was soooo good! The Kinpira Onigiri was also very tasty. My daughter ordered a Curry Rice and added Pork Tonkatsu to it. The rice looked sooooo cheesy. I might have to come and try the Vegetarian version sometime. It looked really good! I shared a Yakigori with my husband and daughter for dessert. This was a shaved ice dessert but it also had merengue, passion fruit curd, ice cream, and brandy for a bit of flame. Kinda like a Baked Alaska but way better!

I saw photos of the food here on my social media feed and it looked really good! Upon being seated…read morewe were given some slices of oranges to snack on as well as sunflower seeds. The menu features a lot of different meats such as pork, chicken, rabbit, duck, all served with the spicy, mouth numbing flavour that Sichuan cuisine is known for. We tried the rabbit with green pepper, and mapo tofu with minced beef; as someone who usually has a good spice tolerance, the food here is definitely spicy! I was using rice and water to chase the spice. The rabbit with green pepper doesn't look very spicy but is cooked with the peppercorns so everything is mouth numbing. The rabbit from the rabbit dish was very bony, which was hard to eat and it felt like a large part of the dish was inedible (there were so much chili peppers and garlic pieces). The mapo tofu was very well made and the sauce tasted really good with rice. The interior of the restaurant was nicely decorated and had a consistent theme. Taste (1/1) Quality (1/1) Revisit (0/1) Value (0/1) Service (1/1) + Experience (1/1)

Food is excellent! Ambiance is lively and service is efficient. The whole set up of the restaurant…read moreis like a chinese village. I especially love their sauerkraut fish. Best enjoyed by people who love their chili peppers!