I'm still pretty new to exploring different food spots, and TAKO was a fun little find. I tried the…read morebulgogi burrito and Korean poutine, and I really liked the mix of Korean flavors with the more casual taco-style menu. The portions felt satisfying, and everything was packed with flavor without feeling too complicated. The service was friendly and the food came out without too much waiting. I also liked the casual, laid-back atmosphere, it feels like an easy place to stop by when you're craving something quick and different. Overall, I had a good experience here. I'm still working my way through the menu, so there are definitely a few more things I'd like to try next time.

Meh Ordered the…read moreShort Rib Burrito Bowl. Supposedly comes layered over kimchi fried rice. The rice for being fried was mushy like steam Japanese rice as if they just threw it in the rice cooker. Not even a hint of kimchi. Portion size was small and not filling. Food was not bad but I would NOT recommend eating here.

A friend told me Japadog is a must try in Vancouver, and I can definitely see why! It's not…read moretraditional Canadian food, but it's a Vancouver born street food that puts a fun Japanese twist on the classic hot dog, blending Japanese flavors with a familiar North American favorite. It has definitely become an iconic part of Vancouver's food scene. We went for the classics, the Kurobuta Terimayo hot dog, Love Meat hot dog, and poutine. Personally, the Kurobuta Terimayo was my favorite. The pork sausage was juicy and flavorful, with just the right amount of teriyaki sweetness and mayo. It wasn't greasy at all, but you could really taste the richness and flavor of the pork. We were also lucky enough to try Japadog at two locations in Los Angeles, so if you happen to spot one, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try!

A quick snack while walking around Vancouver, This is by far the best hotdog with a Japanese twist…read moreI've ever seen. Amazing service and loved the casual atmosphere, very laidback, but the food is absolutely fantastic, that flavor on the Waygu hot dog with the sauce was outstanding, but the star was actually the octopus balls, great flavor and chew and the mayo, wasabi combo put this on another level. Must try in Vancouver.

I recently stopped here for a lunch after few years. The size of this restaurant has gotten smaller…read morethan before. Kitchen has gotten smaller too, but food hasn't changed much. I got Butter Chicken feast for $14.99 it came in a big bowl with salads. Food didn't take long to arrive. It was freshly made with soft rice with big tender pieces of chicken. Sauce was so tasty and dreamy! Food was too big for me so I packed half portion home for work lunch. Staff were so helpful she offered me a bag and a takeout box. It was still delish even after few days have passed. I gotta go back next time when I'm within this vicinity.

Good food, and a liquor license. The decor is very casual. A nice change from fast food.read more

~ Yummy Fries ~…read more These fries are so delicious! I can eat a bucket of the fries alone. I got the regular poutine. So flavorful! You can also add seasonings on top. It's in downtown though, so there are a lot of homeless. Service was okay. There's seats inside to eat!

BOMB our first poutine experience and it was so good…read more meat and cheese and gravy so well layered with the fries, we will be back

This Mcdonalds is unique because there are no chairs and tables anywhere near the stand-alone mall…read morerestaurant. There are also no self-serve computer order kiosks. Eating in is not an option. Note that I came around 9pm on a Monday so maybe they took all the tables away earlier. Years ago when I visited this location, they had many chairs and tables just outside and inside the restaurant. Due to the awful area, a lot of homeless people were hanging around just sitting. Not necessarily eating. Now with the chairs and tables gone, there are barely any of them hanging around so I guess it's for the better. It didn't eliminate the problem entirely because as soon as I stepped out of the restaurant area I was asked a couple times by several people for a "rolling paper", extra change, or a lighter. Also, I noticed some of the windows of the restaurant were broken and boarded up with plywood. Yikes. It was VERY hot out (30 degrees!) So I decided to visit this McDonalds for a cheap but delicious frozen treat. I wanted to try their new peach smoothie but they ran out of it. I came later at 9pm so it's not surprising but it's still disappointing because I love peach smoothies. I settled for their strawberry banana smoothie. The smoothie I bought was delicious so I think it is very much worth it. It was refreshing and I could actually taste the strawberries and Banana flavors in it. In my opinion, a medium size is just enough to cool you down on an extremely hot day. Overall, their fruit smoothies are good! Good price too as it was "summer drinks day" time so it was only $2 for a medium one ($2.38 after tax and cup fee). Service could be better. There was a group of homeless looking people in front of me counting every dime, nickel and quarter to pay for their food so it took a really long time to wait to get my order in. There were 4 cash registers. Usually, another staff member would jump in and take another order using the other register but none came. Only one register was available and there were no self-serve kiosks. I had to wait 5-6 minutes to wait and get my order in even though there was only one order in front of me. Once I got my order in, it took a little longer than expected to get my smoothie, maybe 3-4 minutes. Usually it would take 1-2 minutes if it was not busy like this visit. I have a feeling that this Mcdonalds is either understaffed or just slow. Overall, I'd avoid this location if possible. Slower than expected service, and the type of people that are walking around in the area are not very, say, totally normal. Also there's nowhere to eat your food at the restaurant or near it. Kinda inconvenient. It's a decent grab and go place for the kind of stuff where you can walk and enjoy your food such as smoothies. Only giving 2 stars for the reasons stated above. I recommend you go to the slightly better Mcdonald's nearby instead. It's by Main Street - Science World skytrain station but only one short subway stop away from the Chinatown - Stadium Skytrain Station by the mall.

I walked into the restaurant around 6pm this evening and was told that if I wanted to order…read moreanything from the menu, it had to be either a filet o fish or a chicken burger. Otherwise I would have to wait anywhere from a 1/2 hour to 45 minutes because nobody (and I quote) nobody wanted to go into the back freezer for any of the beef patties and all that they had ready were the fish or chicken patties that had been sitting out under the warmer for a few hours!

Was so extremely surprised at the rating this place has?! Got an original fatburger and king…read moreburger supreme and wow the flavour was constantly HITTING. It's like in-n-out but on steroids

First visit to this Fatburger location on Dunsmuir since the pandemic started. Decided on the…read moreHawaiian cheese burger, and I thought it was great. I'd consider having it again. Thanks Fatburger Dunsmuir!

We searched for bratwurst near Rogers Arena, and Brat Haus came out on top. Just a short walk from…read morethe arena, this fast-casual spot turned out to be such a fun surprise. They offer 10+ house-made sausages, plus snacks, pretzels, and their famous monster milkshakes. It's not just for photos. The food tastes as good as it looks. Monster Milkshake - Break Me Off a Piece of That: Not your average milkshake. It came loaded with a chocolate ice cream bar, crushed vanilla waffle cone, and Kit Kat bars blended into a rich chocolate heaven. German Brats - Pete Brat: Texas bison sausage topped with onions and bell peppers, wrapped in gooey gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar. This is my favourite! Summer Special - Maui Beef Brat: Sweet with mango habanero sauce, grilled pineapple, teriyaki mayo, and jalapeños. Super unique combo. Curry Fries: Crispy fries piled high with currywurst slices, curry ketchup, and mayo. Perfect comfort snack. Massive Soft Pretzels: Golden, chewy, and the ultimate Gastown shareable snack (though I wouldn't mind finishing one myself). This spot is a gem in the neighbourhood. Brat Haus really levels up casual food and milkshakes into something fantastic and playful. We'll definitely be back. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: Eatery Kids: 3/5 Yay! Price: $20-$30 each person (lunch) Presentation: 2/5 Parking: Finding street parking in the area is a significant challenge. There is paid underground parking at the International Village Mall. Tips: * Self-serve sauce counter for those who like to add extra flavours. * Best options for a pre-game snack before Rogers Arena or a late-night bite in Gastown. * Can play an old-school Pac-Man machine while you wait. Would I Return: Yes

Checked out Brathaus after seeing it recommended on an Instagram story, and I'm glad I did! I came…read moreby around 7pm. it's a smaller, cozy spot with limited seating, so keep that in mind if you're coming with a group or during peak times. Service is a little slow, looks like the cashier is also the cook. I ordered the Porky meal ($19), and the hotdog was delicious. Great flavor, nice snap, and I'm definitely interested in trying more of their menu options next time. The fries, though, were a bit of a miss for me. They were not super fresh, and the seasoning had a funky taste I didn't love. Might just be a personal preference, but I'd probably skip them next time. Overall, great vibe, solid food, and worth a second visit. Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu!

This location was packed, yet you have the option to use the kiosk our get in line. The food was…read morefresh, and very hot, and as always the aroma makes you want to walk and eat before getting to the table. What more can you say about the chicken, hot well seasoned, and the gravy puts it in another dimension all to itself. Number one fast food chicken.

This was the first time I tried Jollibee fried chicken! When I visited Philippines, somehow I did…read morenot have a chance to visit. What we tried: Deep fried chicken, French fries, Adobo rice, and pops. Their chicken came with gravy sauce which was interesting and different. Chicken itself was very delicious. Batter was very crispy, Chicken inside was very juicy and soft. Adobo rice was just ok... This item had a subtle spice and flavourful, however, I expect a bit more ingredient. I should have tried their spaghetti . I will save it for next visit!

This location for late night slaps. The servers are so nice…read moreand attentive, it's one of the cleanest city centred Popeyes that I would eat in- but didn't bc I didn't want to get my attire smelling like fried chicken hence the feast in the car. I had the 3 piece which was good, upgraded my onion rings ( very comparable to AW onion rings and none was broken via handling- extra point) and I had a bottled drink. One of the rare fast foods downtown that will be on the rotation.

New Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened at 700 Hamilton Street. Had their burgers before, so wanted to…read moretry out something different with their chicken wrap. I like they have options for different sides and went with the mac and cheese and got a strawberry cream pie to finish it off. The wrap was a good size with good filling. I like the pies tasted fried, but seems there were put on a heat for a while. There's interior seating and some benched outside, but I'm not sure if it's exclusive to Popeyes. The staff seems a bit new as they just opened, but hope things smooth out going forward.

Once you go into Gringo, you know you're going to be stuffed with excellent service and food. Can…read morenever go wrong with their burritos

Entrance is through Gas town alley - kinda sketchy at night…read more Ordered stadium nachos and three tacos per person. Nachos were average. Queso was meh. Three veggie options for tacos. Jerky jack - jack fruit. Kung fu - tofu. Beany baby - beans. Underwhelming for all three. Service was slow due to two staff managing a max of 10 tables.