What can I say, another sushi spot in Vancouver and another spot that does the job. Irori is not…read morepretentious but does a very good job at satisfying customers. It can be argued that sushi shouldn't be cut this thick, but then again I'm really not complaining. Regular spots in Vancouver usually concentrate on rolls but Irori, for me, did a much better job at nigiri. The produce is fresh and perfectly presented. Maybe I didn't choose the right rolls, but Irori will be a good spot for when I'm back in the neighborhood!

Stopped by here on my break for a late lunch. I've walked past here many times but decided to stop…read morein today. I was surprised at how nice the decor was inside, looked fancy, there isn't big tables for groups but it's a nice intimate setting. I decided to get a miso soup, california roll, salmon avocado roll and negitoro roll. The miso soup was seasoned really well and had lots of tofu which I liked. The california roll was really good, the crab was mixed well. The fish here are extremely fresh! The salmon in the salmon avocado roll was a beautiful red color and tasted so amazing. The negitoro roll was good as well. I packed the rest to finish later since I didn't have much time to eat. It's nice and quiet inside and they play jazz music, the staff are nice and helpful. Definitely will return!

Don at Kitsilano is so dope !!! The food is incredible ~ we tried so many things... the drinks are…read moreamazing, and the vibe was just right. Excellent care and service from the waiters and chefs !! Felt so welcomed. fire all round , 10/10 wud recommend can't wait to go back and bring the fam

We were just scrolling around after being in the area, and Don caught our eyes! Wasn't too busy for…read morea Saturday night-- but it was perfect because we got seated right away! Small and cozy restaurant, with good vibes for a date night out! Shoutout to our amazing waitress. She was so sweet and welcoming. I wish we got her name!! I had no expectations walking in and didn't have any expectations. I was surprised that the portions were actually decent. My boyfriend's favourite was the jumbo prawns-- he liked the texture and flavour! It was the opposite for me.. I thought the outside made it hard to eat and it was a little too salty for me. Their salmon don and chicken karaage was superb though. Flavours were on point for both and I just really enjoyed them overall. We both agreed that the beef tartare was nothing special. Didn't really taste the freshness of the beef. This was a pleasant experience overall!

This review is based upon my ordering takeout. I made a special request off the menu and they…read morehonored it. I recommend checking & opening the containers before leaving the restaurant, however. I asked for vegetables to be cooked until very soft for my elderly mother's weak teeth. They were not cooked soft. Perhaps communication error. Nice family-run place. I am used to Chinese-American cooking, which this is not. It seems authentic Chinese. A mandarin-speaking couple was dining in while I was there. Prices were higher than what I was used to for Chinese takeout. But I am new to the area and this is an upscale neighborhood. If you have a yen for Chinese food, give it a try!

I love this restaurant. The food is authentic Chinese food not "renovated" mixed Chinese style and…read morewestern style food

Super fun with great food! First off, as everyone says, the ambiance in here is great. Theres crazy…read moreinsane decor, dark lighting, and an awesome music playlist. That being said, I'm surprised that many of the reviews on here found the food to be bad. I was actually pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The sushi pizza (crispy rice with spicy tuna) was perfectly crisp and super flavorful, and we loved the sashimi. We got the sushi roll topped with tempura banana, and it was delicious! I've never had anything like it, and the Baja complemented the eel surprisingly well! The sushi definitely didn't taste stale at all. This obviously isn't your typical traditional sushi joint, but I heavily reccomend it for a fun night with great food!

We had a great time here ! Stef was our server and she was friendly , cool and knew the menu well…read more We tried a few drinks including Lychee mule, mojito, sailor moon, sangria. Great drink prices for the taste + presentation , love all the lychee selections. I tried two vegetarian rolls avocado crunch + the beet it roll. Both were tasty + really filling. They are decent sized rolls bigger than many places I've been for the same price. Also had Volcano + Bob Marley roll. You can also order any roll with soy paper instead of seaweed! Restaurant has cool decor and lighting everywhere with candlelit tables , there was no wait time. Restaurant is all one level no steps from street level. Decent volume music good for talking

Ordered two mango mochis to-go. $6 per mango. I didn't order in advance. Just lucked out and see if…read morethey had any left. Showed up a little after closing but they were nice enough to come down with the goods and tapped for payment. Pros: - mango mochi is soooo fresh and delectable - menu for the other entree items looks tempting. Will return to try. - lots of parking in the lot - very responsive to the calls to order

Half and Half surpassed my expectations with their creative and carefully crafted fusion dishes…read more Asian influences combined with Western and European flavors make for the perfect combo. Everything was top tier in terms of flavors, quality, and portions. The best part is everything on the menu is under $20! Be sure to call ahead to order, especially if you're getting the jumbo mochis. Truffle unagi risotto (my fav) Yuzu mustard duck breast soba Kimchi seafood yaki udon Mentaiko tamago (melts in your mouth) Jumbo mango sago mochi(must try)

Had a great first time here . I will be back for the Tuna crudo and the scallops that I tried and…read morereally enjoyed in the tasting menu. Staff was attentive but not intrusive. We had the pleasure of having the owner Gigi paying us extra attention. Sadly the oysters weren't available on the day, so definitely will be back for those (could've been on account of it being a federal holiday and delivery didn't happen) All in all good experience, clean , nice bathroom on top (which is always a major indicator for me )

A real find for us. The chicken wings are the best and definitely many steps above the usual…read morefrozen, bagged ones for other places. The beer is reasonable priced and the owner is very friendly and personable. A great place in down town Vancouver.

Everything. Food delicious and service great . Price reasonable…read more My go to place for casual lunches

Ordered pad se ew it came with thin noodles not thick and was flaming hot even though my bill said…read moremild they actually didn't even ask me anyways my hubby had to eat it satay chicken was huge but deep fried still a good deal though

It had been a while since I went to Jingle Bao. Got there on a Saturday afternoon but it was pretty…read moreempty so got a table right away. They have such a big menu with a lot of variety of items - not just baos but also noodles and bowls. We got their 7 signature baos which had all different fillings - shrimp, pork, chicken, mushroom, beef, etc. it was pretty good! Our favourite was their chocolate bao!! The filling was decedent!!! Good spot for a quick lunch if you're by Stanley park.

Nothing is as devastating as researching a restaurant, going out of your way to reach the…read moredestination, being excited for the food, and then not enjoying it. Unfortunately, that was my experience at Jingle Bao & Yum Yum Wok. I purposely planned to arrive around 3:30pm so I can take advantage of the 2-5pm happy hour special. Upon entry, I was given three options for seating as it wasn't busy. The server was extremely nice and it was great to see a staff freshly making their XLBs. I ended up ordering a trio set; the Crab XLB for my dumpling option, the tan tan noodles for my starch, and a matcha latte for my beverage. The tan tan noodles arrived first. Unlike the noodles I normally order, it was in a chili oil broth. I can tell the noodles were hand cut, but the thickness was consistent with udon noodles. It lacked flavor and the chili oil and sesame oil combo failed to sink into the noodle. Another table asked for salt for their noodle, hoping that it would save the taste. Neither them nor I finished it. The beverage came out second. The lady making it behind the counter didn't seem too careful with the ratio. What I ended up getting was a slightly mint color milk beverage. It wasn't very good, but still my favorite of the trio. You can mess up flavor milk. The dumplings came out shortly after. Maybe it's my bad for being adventurous right from the start - and I also know that not everything is made for me; but other than the nice red-white ying yang color, it was bad. The dumplings were all different sizes. The meat inside fell apart and broke. It as also surprisingly fishy, which makes me think that the crab had been dead for a long while. I ended up using the vinegar to mask the taste and fishyness. Upon a closer look at the menu, the price differential between the HH combo and the individual orders weren't much of a difference. I felt kinda bummed that I purposely targeted this place at this time and it fell short of expectations. Two starts for the decor and the lovely people, but zero for the food.

We loved the 8 dish vegan Chef's Menu, tonight! What a delicious, varied and fun journey. The chef,…read moreMike, gave us such a treat. Worth so much more than we paid. This new restaurant deserves to be a winner. Ambiance and service are exemplary!

Nice neighborhood spot. First time trying out and I really wanted to love this place but it was…read morequite a disappointment, unfortunately. I ordered the seafood paella and it came out on a small plate and the presentation was awful. It looked like a reheated plate out of the microwave with uneven heaps of rice. It was in fact the case as some chunks of rice were really hot while some were cold. The shrimp, however, was perfectly cooked but that was the only positive part. I told the waitress and she said she would relay my message to the chef, and that was that. I'll probably go back again just to give them another shot.

Food is truly terrible, but it's pub food, you don't expect a Michelin star. I've worked my way…read moredown most of the menu hoping for a miracle, but haven't had much luck. The pot pie is edible! My friend is celiac and 100% cannot eat here so when we come for music or trivia they can only have a few drinks. The service can be hit or miss. It seems like every time they have a good staff member they end up leaving within a year. Only the not great ones stay. One of the female servers has a downright crap attitude and the super tattooed guy with the mullet is moody af and you never know if he's gonna be nice or not. BUT ... this pub is great for the music! It's also great if you just want to have a quiet pint on a rainy Vancouver day. No other pub like it left in the city so I keep coming back. I order the crappy food and the drinks so we can keep the pub. It would be great if we could enjoy good food, drinks and music, but we'll take what we can get.

NOT SO HAPPY HAPPY HOUR…read more We popped into the Wolf and Hound Irish Pub, which boasts on its website that it's "a good place to hide from the yogis" (not the smartest way to endear itself to this particular neighbourhood!) for some mid-afternoon scran. Between the two of us we ordered deep-fried pickles, poutine, "slow-roasted Angus beef yorkies with crisp onions and au jus", a side of fries and one soft drink. For $8, we got 4 slices of dill pickle (likely one pickle in total) breaded and deep-fried with ranch dip. This was the most successful item because it seemed to be freshly made and hot. At $2 a piece it was wildly overpriced. The mini poutine ($7) was disappointing. The chips were okay, but the cheese was clearly not the required "squeakers", more likely plain old mozzarella, and the gravy was oddly flavoured and unsatisfying. Half of it was left in the bowl uneaten. The so-called yorkies ($9) with so-called slow-roasted Angus beef were a joke. Straight out of the freezer via the microwave without a doubt. The two tiny yorkies were flat and tough. If they'd ever had the famous yorkie puff and lightness it was long gone. The beef was tough and lifeless. And the "au jus" - extremely salty and my guess is it was, not long ago, a powder in a packet to which hot water was added before arriving at our table in a tiny pitcher. I would honestly be embarrassed to serve that dish to anyone. The side chips ($4) were adequate. They arrived hot, at least. One soft drink ($3.25) was served in a glass with a few small ice cubes. It was not cold. At least we didn't get a can plopped down in front of us like at many places. Service: he took our order and he delivered it to our table. No inquiry how everything was, no "Would you like anything else?" No "How was everything?" when we paid. (We gave up waiting for a bill at the table and went to the bar to pay.) He seemed to be the only server in the place and there were several people at the bar, so perhaps they kept him busy. Servings were small and are perhaps mini versions of what is served at full price during non-Happy Hour. I hope so. Our total bill for a decidedly unsatisfactory repast was $33.04 with tax. The Wolf and Hound is in our neighbourhood and we wanted to give it a try. We like to avoid the chain restaurants and want to patronize local independents. Unfortunately, if this was indicative of the