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We went here for a special occasion and did the omakase tasting. It was our first time doing omakase so we don't have any expectations. It didn't blow me away but overall it was really good. You get an insane amount of food. I don't know anyone who could finish the amount they served you so it's great value for only 100 CAD. The standouts for us were the Brussel sprouts, negitoro, and the scallop from the starters and the Gorgonzola gnocchi from the main. The best dessert was the cardamom mochi doughnuts. It is a small space so they only have one waitress. She is a very good job handling all the tables and they were all full when we were there. She was also super sweet and helped us with recommendations. They have a good happy hour here so if I go back it would probably be for happy hour or just ordering à la carte off the menu. I'm not sure I would do the omakase again and it looked like we were the only ones doing it the night we went.
After months of procrastination, I finally made my way down to this little gem. So worth the planning and wait. This place is a cute little fusion japanese place that has the cutest decor if i have to say. From small led signs on the wall to an old record vinyl player in the women's washroom. The wooden wall and the dim ambiance everywhere really sets the relaxing vibes whether just for some casual good quality drinks or a fun romancy outing with your partner or some catch up time with your gfs. Hence good vibes led light is sitting in the most perfect spot on the wall i'd say. I do have to share the place is smaller so seating is a bit tighter. Neighbour beside me that left after the first couple ... wasn't the nicest . So don't have chunky items with you or a giant purse you won't have proper comfortable seating if you run into the luck that i did. The guy beside me was essentially pushing me off my little square mat at some point but good thing i was wrapping up my meal by that point. But anywhooz out of all the things that i've tried in the pictures shared, my ultimate faves were the scallop motoyaki and uni crème pasta, make sure you go for the full order it's a good size, half is too small in my opinion. The linguini was cooked al dente, the creaminess of this dish is still lingering in my memories. The tobiko and ikura scattered on the top really leveled up the dish. Drooling just writing this review thinking about that dish again haha. They have featured specials at this place on specific nights, the website shares that info too. Street parking is available outside. Prices are reasonable id say and the service is the absolute best. Friendly and conversational. Id definitely return again.
I had placed Noah's Cafe on my list for ages but never managed to get a visit in until last week for a girl's night dinner. This place is wonderful as it has vegan options for my best friend to enjoy as well as a happy hour menu after 9pm for cheaper bites and drinks. The place is small, but modern and stylish. We were sat near the door, which was less preferred but overall did not bother us too much. I was particularly enamoured by the drinks and the fancy little gas bubble that they blow onto it and was even more impressed at the happy hour price paid for it. The drinks not only looked good but tasted good as well! For food, we shared a variety of beautifully plated appetizers and mains. The cheese tofu was so yummy! Brussels were not a standout but still a good staple. The duck breast was tender and delicious with the variety of sweet/savoury sauces - I especially thought the sautéed duck skin with onion was interesting and thought it was a nice change of texture. For the pasta, I wasn't sure what to expect, but when it arrived I realized it was a fried ball of crab on top. Although there was not much crab, the pasta was well seasoned and cooked al dente. Since we stayed into happy hour, we also had the chance to order additional appetizers to share. Everything was standard for what it should be. I think the standouts for this place are definitely the drinks. Service was prompt and the servers are attentive with plate changes and water filling. I would definitely like to come back to try more menu items on happy hour!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Why did I not go to this place sooner?! Starting from the whole ambience, to the food, to the service, everything was chef's kiss! We ordered the famous omlette rice. It was not exactly the omurice I had envisioned, ( NOT a soft French omlette with gooey centre), but it was an omlette with meat and rice, and fabulous gravy. It was so so delicious. I did not expect to like it so much! I absolutely loved it and craved for more! I ordered their fancy sake cocktail! It was absolutely spectacular and had a great kick to it! The service was attentive and quite prompt!
Back at Noah's! Not sure what happened but service was really slow on this Wednesday night, though the staff did apologize for that. The uni pasta was delicious and I'd get it again! The avocado was an interesting choice - definitely an umami bomb with the chicken but not sure I'm feeling the combination of ingredients! Ceviche was fresh but I wish there was more of it.
I haven't had such unique flavours in a while! Love the ambiance. We got uni butter, cheese tofu, and omelette hayashi! They were all amazing. I was worried the hayashi would be salty but it was very well balanced. The rice texture was amazing.
What a vibe! Legit Japanese izakaya, as the decor was so unique and that gorg bar! As I am on the last day of dry Jan, I didn't try the cocktails but our table got mocktails. We all ordered DOV dine out Vancouver menu and hands down so glad we tried this place thanks to a friend's suggestion as barely check out restaurants on Denman. It was exceptional from the service to the food to the ambiance. It's rare to find all 3. My favorite was the sablefish w/ tofu with the cardamom donuts a close second. But everything was delicious as our table agreed every bite was great. The meal was well balanced and the flavors were authentic. Highly recommend and check out the cool retro bathroom, they've thought of every detail. I thought I ordered the house made ginger ale to realize it was a ginger punch mocktail, no wonder it tasted sweet, as not a fan of mocktails due to high sweetness but I only asked at the end oh well, our waitress was amazing.
met up for late night happy hour at 9:16 pm on a thursday at noah's cafe, a spot neither of us had been to before, but figured the menu looks interesting, let's give it a try, why not? the only clue we were in the right place was a cheeky sign that read "little tokyo this way," which felt very on brand for a tucked away tokyo style izakaya. no flashing signage, no obvious storefront, just a hint and a hunch. noah's cafe is a japanese fusion tapas bar tucked along denman at 1096, and the vibe hits instantly. cozy, moody, and effortlessly cool, it's got that underground speakeasy feel, exposed brick walls, rustic wooden stools, shelves stacked with bottles, and soft neon glows (including an adorable glowing martini glass). the bartender's focused, the music's low, and it feels like the kind of place you could easily lose track of time in. it was packed and loud. we ordered a few dishes to share, starting with the uni butter, made a with fresh uni sashimi blended with miso and truffle, served with house jam and soft charcoal focaccia. rich, creamy, and surprisingly balanced. the nfc (noah's fried chicken) was a generous plate of crispy, juicy dark meat served with a tangy yuzu miso aioli. and the omelette hayashi rice, recommended by our server, was a comforting plate of mushroom omelette over rice, smothered in japanese style hashed beef stew, finished with parmigiano reggiano and onion bits. i was hoping the omelette would be softer and runny, not sure if it was meant to be cooked through, but the dish was hearty and full of flavour. we wrapped things up with the chestnut cheesecake, light, creamy, and not too sweet. a lovely way to end the meal. they have weekday specials, like feast and pour mondays, dj tuesdays, wing wednesdays, and even an omakase menu. first visit, but definitely not the last. if you're looking to be transported to a cozy corner of tokyo without leaving the west end, something off the beaten path, with good food, good drinks, and great ambiance, this is it.
Highly recommend Noah's Cafe for happy hour (5-6pm; 9pm-close - daily). We tried bunch of food and cocktails from the menu and they were all delicious. Personal faves were the uni butter, negitoro X focaccia, omelette hayashi rice, and wagyu beef tartare. Service is always warm and friendly and the space is cozy. Will definitely come back!
I can't describe how good this place is and you definitely have to check it out! We tried a bit of everything and I can say our favourite is the uni pasta, beef tongue and tartare. Our waitress was spectacular and the ambience was relaxing and cozy. They allowed us to bring in a cake and celebrate our friend's birthday which made it so special.
They really know how to do Dine Out. The mini Arc plate was amazing. About six different items from the menu and every single one was good. * The uni pasta was surprisingly very good. I'm not usually a uni fan, but this was 100% worth trying. * Donuts were delicious. * Great cocktail selection and the cocktails actually tasted really good. * Excellent service, staff were attentive despite being a full house and super busy. The only downside to this place is the high-top seating was uncomfortable. Will definitely come back!
I have seen some pretty cute drinks here and was not disappointed. Their most popular cocktail, Japanese Greyhound, was such a fun drink with the bubble on top! And it was so, so tasty. I also got a Strawberry Night but preferred the Japanese Greyhound more. For our party of two, we shared: ° Wagyu Beef Tartare ° Cheese Tofu ° Squid & Chips ° Uni Creme Pasta My favourite was the cheese tofu. The cheese with the maple honey, on the charcoal focaccia was such a delicious combo. I had to scoop up every last bit. The wagyu beef tartare is a solid choice as well paired with the truffle potato chips. Place is cozy and intimate, and service was prompt and professional.
I have to give this place 5 stars. It's a small place with a good amount of tables, stools, and bar seating. The vibes are really nice with music that isn't too loud. We were visiting for a couple days and went a total of 3 times!! We ate through a lot of the menu since there were so many dishes that appealed to us! The uni truffle omelette lunch was my husbands favorite and my personal was the blacked amago on the dinner menu. All the flavors were well balanced and quite frankly addicting. I don't plan to be back in Vancouver for a while but if I visited again I would for sure go back once more. The service was impeccable and all the staff we interacted with were so helpful and nice! Other highlights we enjoyed were the wagyu tartare, cheese tofu, beef tongue, duck radicchio salad. We're not huge drinkers but the drinks we had were amazing as well. Cheers to the staff and chefs here. They hit the spot every time.
So glad I found this spot in Vancouver! Upon stepping in, we loved the ambiance. It's cozy, dimly lit and really reminded us of restaurants we visited in Japan. Lots of character in this cafe. The food and drinks were all so enjoyable! We started off with the uni and 2 orders of the prosciutto fig; both were so fresh. The complex flavours of the prosciutto, fig and cheese was a perfect combination. Next, we had the creamy uni pasta - this was delicious! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was not over powering or too heavy. It was also very generous with shrimp, baby scallops and topped with more uni. I'd have to say this was one of my favourite dishes. The squid and chips, which we ended off with were perfectly crispy and I like how there were some Brussels sprouts to balance things out. Dessert was nice and light. We finished off with the uji matcha plum wine - which I'd have to say is also a must try. All in all, I'm definitely looking forward to trying more things off their menu!! read more
Such a hidden gem! Upon entry I was so impressed by the vibey bar table, open kitchen, and cozy tables. The place also does a good job at keeping everything sanitary, and service was super chill & friendly. The menu featured various washoku and yoshoku dishes as well as seasonal items. Some things we got: 1. Uni cream pasta - slightly fishy and creamy with a hint of truffle oil and bits of seafood. Everything complemented each other so well without being over the top! Wish there were more uni though, as we only got one spoonful of it. 2. Beef tataki with foie gras - tender and slightly citrusy beef seared to perfection! Foie gras was also rich and decadent. Loved how it came with a variety of condiments like matcha salt and yuzu shoyu. 3. Dessert (bread with sesame ice cream) - Reminiscent of a cinnamon toast crunch but in the form of deep fried crunchy toast. The ice cream had an intense sesame flavor which I absolutely loved! They also have super cool cocktails and a variety of Japanese liquor. Can't wait to be back again ~ read more
Just a two minute stroll from English Bay (where the laughing statues are located) on Denman Street, you will stumble upon an unassuming local joint serving Japanese fusion eats and drinks. We stopped by around 5pm on a Sunday without reservations, but seated immediately for happy hour snacks and the uni crème pasta from the dinner menu. The drinks were aesthetically pleasing, but we were there for the food and they did not disappoint. For $2 CAD a pop, I highly recommend ordering a dozen of oysters that also comes with homemade oyster sauce. First time trying uni butter on charcoal focaccia and it was filling and satisfying. Uni crème pasta is a must if you love uni and do yourself a favor and just go for the full size. You won't regret it. As a Seattleite, that was a no brainer since we aren't blessed with as many uni food options in Seattle. If you're planning for peak meal times, I'd recommend making a reservation since the restaurant is quite cozy, but filled with pretty fun speakeasy-ish vibes. Staff are extremely friendly and food was high quality at very reasonable prices especially during happy hour. read more
6 years ago
A hidden gem in Yaletown. Noah's cafe offers Western/Japanese fusion comfort foods. Everything tasted delicious and at a very affordable price. ($15-20 for brunch) Have been there for brunch before the new Covid restrictions. Would definitely visit again. Omurice - Fluffy egg omelet on top of well seasoned fried rice. Love the cheesy mushroom goodness. Tonkatsu sando - Fried pork cutlet with caramelized onion and creamy cabbage slaw. The pork was very tender and juicy. My fav part was the caramelized onion sauce. Double curry - Two types of curry on one plate, how good can it gets? They go surprisingly well together. I prefer the coconut curry, but honestly both are amazing. read more
3 years ago
Service was incredible. Drinks were amazing. Uni seafood pasta was rich and indulgent as expected. We had an incredible experience, and would love to come back! read more
Date: Thursday, 17 March 2022 Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Location: Noah's Café, 572 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G4, Canada Category: Japanese Izakaya Seat: Indoor Bar Table Number of Person: 2 Price: $200 +tax & gratuity for 2 persons = 100pp ($$$) Rating: 8.2/10 Introduction: Noah's Café is a Izakaya style restaurant which has a various of exceptional dishes to choose from. Noah's café has a good vibe and ambience place, but it is small and confined to max 30 people. You may also want to reserve first before getting into this place since the place is small, so it would be very hard to get a seat if you do not make a reservation. Drink: - Rikyu ($15): A Japanese old fashioned that I think is a little bit too strong for me (3/5) - St. Germain ($14): A pretty sweet and easy cocktail that is instragammable which I recommend for those who don't like strong drink (4/5) Food - Jellyfish Kanikama ($6): The marinated jellyfish with imitation crab, mayo, sesame seed and parsley which I think it was quite good and fresh for an appetizer (4/5). - Yuzu Tuna Tataki ($10): The tuna tataki with onion ponzu, wasabi, green onion and onion chips is definitely a good addition for your appetizer. The fresh and combination of sublime flavour and good texture is definitely recommended (4/5). - Seared Hamachi Crudo ($18): A thin slice of yellow tail with wasabi dressing, onion ponzu and lumpfish caviar is truly basic; I would not recommend this. For the price and the taste of the Hamachi, I don't think it is that special (3/5). - Confit Beef Tongue ($16): The beef tongue with garlic butter sweet soy, cauliflower puree, mirin mustard, wasabi, herb, onion chips and green onion is served gorgeously. The yin and yang design with good combination of the texture of the puree and the sauce is just truly amazing. However, the texture of the beef tongue needs to be more tender so that it can melt in my mouth. I recommend do a slow cooking in this case so that it can be perfect (4/5). - Uni Crème Pasta ($32): The spaghetti with dash uni crème, prawns is worth your money getting for: a truly beautiful dish. The creamy texture with the uni and the taste from the uni and the cream just blend perfectly. Recommended (5/5)! - Dashi Saba Tempura ($14): The marinated Norway mackerel tempura with chunky vegetable dashi and sweet ginger soy is an interesting dish. I do not have much comment, but if you like deep fried, you should get this (4/5). - Horo Horo Short Rib ($26): The slow cooked beef short rib with sea urchin mash potato, demi-glace sauce, arugula, Reggiano and onion chips needs to be more perfected in my opinion. The short rib is a little bit too hard, and the sauce doesn't really complement the ribs since the demi-glace sauce does not get absorbed to the ribs leading to the blandness of the ribs, so this is something Noah's Café should definitely fix (3/5). Dessert: - Chestnut Cheesecake ($10): The rare chestnut cheesecake with earl grey peppermint ice cream, crushed pistachio, amaretto forma and maple syrup is something worth leaving some of your stomach for. I would definitely just go back to get some of this from Noah's Café (5/5). Conclusion: Overall, the experience of Noah's Café was an excellent experience. Although the place is small, the food was great! We wanted to try the Hayashi Rice, but we were too full already. You should get the Uni Crème Pasta!! This place is recommended from me (8.2/10), and I would come back soon again! Cheers! I hope this feedback helps! P.S. ALL OF MY REVIEWS ARE PURELY FOR FEEDBACK, AND I AM NOT TRYING TO BRING ANYONE DOWN. IT IS UP TO YOU IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE FEEDBACK AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY. read more
I was looking forward all day to my second visit to Noah's! And it did not disappoint. Came back for the uni cream pasta - just a delish. Service is still as great as ever. We tried the lamb char siu, one of their specials of the day and it was pretty tough. Their red meats are just not for me. As I mentioned in my previous review, stick to the sea food. Finally got to try the dessert and I highly recommend their chestnut cheesecake with earl grey gelato! It featured delicate textures and flavours that worked so well together. read more
4 years ago
Had an amazing late night dinner and nightcap here. Great ambiance and service. If I lived here I would definitely make this one of my regular places. read more
3 years ago
A new spot in downtown vancouver! The owner of this café was super nice and had amazing recommendations! Honestly everything at this restaurant was yummy and I will be coming back again lots in the future. Their dishes are super unique and their attentional to detail is great. The cocktails with the bubble gun was super cool and something I had never seen before. Everything here is a must try and it's a 5/5 in my books. read more
3 years ago
Cute little cafe! This place has maybe 5-6 tables inside, so it's a small and cozy space. The interior has a very calm atmosphere with all the wood and natural sunlight. The menu has a variety of Japanese/western dishes, so there would be something for everyone. I would definitely recommend the uni pasta because the uni was so fresh and didn't have an intense fishy taste/smell. read more
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5 years ago
I'm obsessed with this place. The uni creme pasta is so worth the hype but was amazing !! The squid ink pasta was also good but left stains on my lips. The tuna tataki... so bomb. And then seafood risotto had a light truffle flavour that wasn't too heavy. Also the drinks were crazy good. Can't wait to go again!! read more
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One of the best meals we had in Vancouver!! Delicious food and fun drink. Absolutely loved everything we ordered! read more
5 years ago
Great little spot! Came here for lunch and all of the dishes were superb. A perfect balance of flavors and textures! read more
5 years ago
A really small place . The food and drinks were really good . Beef tongue was meh. Highly recommend the uni creme pasta read more
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5 years ago
Can't say enough about Noah's cafe! The food and drinks are consistently so delicious and the staff are clearly so invested and adorable! I loved the cozy atmosphere they have created with such a small space. They are really doing so much with the menu and area that it's incredible and definitely worth checking out! read more
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