Wow! My wife and I are 70 and have been blessed to travel quite a bit, and we have never…read moreexperienced a meal like the one we had at The Acorn. This is a vegetarian restaurant and we had the ten course tasting menu ( which sounds like a lot but most dishes are 3-4 bites). Everything is seasonal so when we were there in June the dishes included asparagus, potatoes, leeks, rhubarb, etc. and every dish was amazing. The service was also very attentive, including explaining in detail what each dish was when it was served. Delightful. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

The lighting is dim and romantic. Definitely not conducive to sexy food photos…read more The waitstaff was speedy and friendly. The acorn has been on my list for YEARS! So to say I was extremely excited is an understatement. We ordered the Sourdough (with House Cultured Butter, Vancouver Island Sea Salt) Shiitake (with Soy Braised Squash, Kelp, Ginger,Lemongrass) Cabbage with Brown Butter and Pomme Dauphinois Harvest which was house made ravioli stuffed with chicken of the woods. For dessert the Plum with Fig Leaf, Miso Honeycomb and Thai Basil Sourdough was good. No arguments there. The shiitake was fine, palatable. The cabbage and potato were very bland and made me question why the Acorn is so hyped. It was so bland i didn't finish it. Keep in mind SERVING SIZES ARE TINY. The ravioli were practically inedible the chicken of the woods was beyond overly salted and the pasta wasn't cooked. We joked that al dente was at least touching water. This pasta has never heard of water. Easily one of if not THE WORST PASTA I've ever had at a restaurant in the past few years. Thank goodness the plum dessert was yummy. Very good. But truly I don't understand why people rave about The Acorn. I love food. Im a vegetarian but it's hard to comprehend why it's so hyped. Maybe there was a new cook? Maybe it was an off night? Crossed off my Vancouver bucket list. It took me a while to write this review because I frankly was in shock the contrast between the actual food vs the lore it has around town. The highlights were a basic sourdough and a well balanced dessert. That just feels so wrong.

Dining at East is East is a unique, immersive experience that feels like stepping into a cozy…read morecultural oasis. The warm lighting, artistic decor, and relaxing ambiance set a wonderful stage for enjoying a comforting meal infused with vibrant Eastern traditions. The service was attentive and hospitable, making the meal feel smooth and inviting. The standout of the visit was the famous Silk Route Feast, which offered an incredible tasting journey alongside delicious individual bowls like the rich Chicken Masala and deeply spiced Lamb Curry.

Stopped by in a group of two for lunch for the Chai Feast. This the perfect way to sample many of…read morethe foods especially as the other person at lunch had not previously attended this dining establishment. We were seated right away and provided complimentary soy chai...so good. And then we started sampling many items from the Chai Feast. The presentation is excellent when they bring out the platter with the many dishes....and each dish has unique tastes. Always a fan of the boulani and this time the stars of the meal for me were the Creamy Mushroom & Eggplant and the Lamb Curry. The service was great and it was a positive food experience.

We went here for dinner and I got the Shnitzelonim, while my partner got the Mushroom N'oyster Rice…read moreBowl. I loved both of them! My friends got the burgers and mentioned that they were amazing. The restaurant has quite a lot of seating with a nice ambience, and the service was good. My only complaint is that, even though they close at 11 PM, they stop taking orders at 10:10 PM. I mean, what restaurant stops taking orders 50 minutes before closing? So definitely keep that in mind if you're planning a later dinner. Also, I would skip the chickpea fries. They tasted pretty bland and weren't very enjoyable. Overall, a good vegan place with plenty of options. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try!

I'd browsed through the Chickpea website a few times already and I'd had my eye on the Hafla…read moreexperience for awhile. Finally managed to get over there and try it. Went with my family for a bday brunch. So for anyone who doesn't know, the Hafla experience is an AYCE experience. Not the kind where everyone in the restaurant is walking around, selecting all of their foods to put on their plates and then walking back to their own table with it. For this experience, each person chooses one main entree for themselves and then the restaurant brings a whole bunch of other dishes to accompany that main entree. Everyone at the table has to participate in the Hafla. You cannot have 3 people ordering Hafla, and 4 people ordering from the regular A la Carte menu. It's meant to be a family style sharing experience. Oh my goodness. What an experience this was. They brought sooo many dishes to the table. If I could make one suggestion to the restaurant to improve the experience for their customers, it would be to get bigger tables for the Hafla! Holy smokes...there was sooo much food on the table. At one point, the waitress came out with some baskets of pita bread to go with our food and asked where to put them. Ummm...wherever you can find space?! We had lots of leftovers by the end of the meal. I think my daughter said she counted at least 15 boxes of leftovers! This wasn't just All You Can Eat. This was More Than You Can Eat, cuz we were all super full from everything that they brought to us, and we never needed to ask for anything to be refilled as we couldn't even finish what they'd brought to us initially. What a feast! As for the food itself. I think the one thing that kinda fell short a bit was the Chickpea fries. I'd had these once before from their food truck a few years ago. I really enjoyed it back then. This time however, the Chickpea fries were not as impressive. Everything else on the table though was excellent. I don't know where else in Vancouver you can get a plant based AYCE meal, and this one was very impressive. Some standouts for me were the Cauliflower of Life, Hatzil Baladi (charred eggplant), and Baba Ganoush. A few of us ordered some drinks and those were pretty impressive as well. My daughter's Lavender Lychee Lemonade looked so lovely and refreshing. For myself I ordered a Chai Latte made with oat milk, and that was excellent. Oh, and you know how sometimes restaurants have menus on their websites and the menus don't match what's on the printed menu in the actual restaurant? Well this was the first time I was actually happy to see that the menu in the restaurant was different cuz online it says that the Hafla costs $42 per person but when we got to the restaurant it turned out to be only $40 per person. In this day and age, when things are usually only ever getting more expensive, it was a real treat to see that something had actually gone down in price for once! Highly recommend this place. I'll be back sometime for sure to try their regular, non AYCE menu!

This was one of the most amazing and unforgettable meals that I have ever had. And I don't say that…read morelightly. Run, don't walk to Lila's and come with friends so you can try everything on the menu. Service was impeccable and the back patio is such a cozy green space with heat lamps for those colder fall nights. The Indian Mango custard was so divine we were fighting each other to lick the bowl. The pani puri were a delightful amuse bouche. The tamarind sauce was so good. The ling cod was excellently cooked and the curry had just the right amount of heat for what I could handle. If I'm ever back in Vancouver I will be coming here for dinner again.

If we could give a six star rating for their prix-fix Lila's feast, we would…read more All the flavors were intense and specific, unlike some Indian restaurants where dishes start to taste the same. Good presentation. Timely and friendly service. Only suggestion would be softer naan.

The MOST incredible thing about this place is the warm hospitality and love. You feel it the moment…read moreyou walk in the door - that was our experience and we love it. The owner and waiters were simply brilliant. Food and drinks were fantastic! Simple, flavourful and homey, you could tell it was made with lots of love. The owner came up to us for a chat and to see on the salmon benny, they were trying it out - we let him know it was beautiful! The turkey link and navy beans were hearty and comforting. Lots of seating and a chill, welcoming environment. Love you guys

The Locus has some extraordinary, unique food selections, and their taste is fantastic. The…read moreambiance is good, with a very cottagey feel and a wooden interior. However, one minor annoyance is the uneven lighting. Some seating areas do not have enough light, depending on the weather and other factors. While the seats are fine, other than that, the service is excellent, fast and friendly.

It's warm afternoon. Unfortunately as they didn''t have AC, I decided to order Fried Kway Teow with…read morechicken and vegetable flitter for to go and eat at home. Dish was tasty. Due to dark soy sauce, it looks like very salty or strong soy sauce tatse but not so much once you bite. Very delicious. I haven't had vegetable flitter for long and when their shape turned perfect round like being used ice cream scoop? It's huge now. That's good.

This is a small, tight space with a food court style layout where you walk up to the counter to…read moreorder. It is cash only, unless you have a Canadian debit card. Their food items were mainly spicy and not very kid friendly. In fact, the family at the table next to us was complaining in Chinese Cantonese about how spicy everything was, even though they had requested mild to no spice. While the flavors were strong, the popular Hainan chicken was just okay, it was nice that it was boneless, but we have definitely had better elsewhere. ​There are no bathrooms available for customers. The seating is very limited inside, there are only 4 tables (two that seat two people and two that seat four) along with a few counter spots. ​Sadly, we won't be coming back. I originally came here after watching a social media reel, and I feel like I got tricked.

The service is very friendly. I ordered a sandwich for about $9 and it tasted very standard. At…read morethat price and size I would expect a little more elevation but sadly not. Their cookies are worthwhile however. They have the right amount of butter and crunch.

Love the vibe and the food. We got Mushroom danish, London fog, matcha latte and chicken sandwich…read more In my opinion the sourdough bread and pastry is delicious. People do stay for studying, reading and knitting but no outlet and secure wifi (just Telus). The store is a little crowded so don't bring big strollers or backpack but vibe is 10/10 and the store closes at 4 and reopens at 5:30. Great location for a quick sip and break after checking out the cute boutiques around the area.

Spontaneous date night and wanted to try a place we've never tried before. Walked in and was…read moreimmediate impressed by the cozy and wordy ambiance. Staff were kind and attentive as well. Japanese & French cuisine? sign me up! @restaurantyugo you can find modern Japanese fare w/ French inspired ingredients. I've been wanting to check it out for the longest time, and I can say I left satisfied. I find it rare nowadays that I go into a new restaurant I've never been and leave happy with every single dish I ordered. I also love their woody interior and cozy ambiance. The staff were attentive as well. It's located in the heart of main street so I will definitely be back soon. What we ordered (in order of our fave): 1) Grilled Octopus-the oyster mushroom in this was venture winner imo 2) Scallop Ceviche- incredibly fresh and vibrant flavours 3) Lobster Squid Ink Risotto- loved the texture of the risotto; good chunk of lobster but it was a bit salty for my preference 4) Unagi Aburi Oshi-- not the best I've had but it was solid comfort food

We came here for a light dinner as the hotel we were staying at had already fed us. Reservations…read morewere made a few days in advance. We ordered their aburi salmon, albacore nigiri, Motown roll, and a karaage. The food that we ordered was fantastic. The salmon aburi was especially impressive. My wife liked the smokiness of the salmon and how it was presented to us. The albacore was one of the best that I've had. The Motown roll had spicy tuna and tempura shrimp. It was something that my wife, a non sushi eater, liked. It was a good place for us to try.

Family owned business with Senior's Day discounts (Thursdays). Very friendly and helpful staff. If…read moreyou want something they don't carry brought in, there is a board at the front that you can add an item to and they will try to get that for you. I asked for parchment paper and it arrived by the following week. Great little local community store with excellent prices on organic produce. I've calculated it several times, for the same products I buy every week, at East West Market, if I bought them at SaveOn, it would cost me and average of $100 more at SaveOn. I like to save money when ever I can - why pay more? So I highly recommend dropping in to East West Market, a couple of doors south of Trendy Bucks on Main Street, Vancouver, BC and support your local businesses.

Great selection and good prices. Super convenient for quick grocery pick up and really good produce…read morewith some fun smchoices.

I've been to Zakkushi before, and honestly, they have some of the best yakitori in the area. Every…read moretime you walk in, you're greeted right away, and the servers are very nice and attentive, from refilling water to clearing plates quickly. The food itself is amazing. Everything is cooked to perfection with great flavor, and the tare (teriyaki) sauce is really solid. Some of my favorites are the garlic stems wrapped in pork, the chicken thigh with leeks, and the chicken wings. Not sure if it's just me, but everything tastes even better with a beer after each bite. If you want something more filling, the carbonara udon was great too. It's also really cool to sit near the grill and watch the chefs cook, everything comes out surprisingly fast, so there's not much waiting.

Having visited all Zakkushi locations across the Lower Mainland, I came in with established…read moreexpectations. This location fell short in a number of key areas. For the Temaki promotion, there was only one staff member assembling hand rolls, while the yakitori grill station operated separately. Even so, the execution at the temaki station felt inconsistent and rushed. The nori was not properly toasted and turned soggy quickly, losing the intended texture almost immediately. At a premium dine-in price, that crisp contrast is a core part of the experience. The rice was uneven and overly moist, which affected overall texture and balance. Even when ordering one round at a time, it was difficult to distinguish between the chicken and pork components. The wagyu and garlic beef were the only real standouts and were well executed. The space itself is quite tight, with limited room for coats or bags, making seating feel cramped and not well thought through for dine-in comfort. The warabi mochi dessert portion was also very small. On the service side: The Yelp reservation system was smooth and convenient. Staff were polite in person. However, when I called later to ask about a personal item potentially left at the booth, there was clear difficulty understanding the request, suggesting a communication gap. Overall, while some items were executed well, the consistency and attention to detail did not meet expectations. At this price point--even with the HH menu--execution needs to be significantly more precise for the experience to feel justified.