I almost walked past Little Bangkok Thai Kitchen 2…read more It was lunchtime, yet the stall was practically empty while the one next door was busy with customers. Usually, that would be enough to make me look elsewhere. This time, I took a chance, and I'm glad I did. The stall is run by a genuinely friendly couple, and the service was impressively quick. My order was ready in about five minutes and handed to me with a bright smile. There was something refreshing about that kind of service. No fuss, no long wait, just a warm greeting and a hot meal. I ordered the shrimp pad Thai combo for $16.75, just a little more than the roughly $15 regular dish. The combo comes with a pop, soup and spring roll. The pad Thai arrived loaded with crunchy crushed peanuts, crisp vegetables and savoury shrimp. The noodles were soft and chewy, while the vegetables and peanuts brought plenty of crunch and contrast. There was a nice balance of sweet, savoury and tangy flavours, with the shrimp adding a deeper savoury note throughout. I went with medium spice, which turned out to be just right. There was enough heat to warm me up without overwhelming the food. The spice lingered on the palate, giving each bite a pleasant kick while still allowing the other flavours to come through. What I enjoyed most was how much the food reminded me of home cooking. It did not feel mass-produced or thrown together simply because it was lunchtime. There was a certain care in it, like someone had taken the time to make a proper meal. For around the same price as something you might get from a school cafeteria, this was considerably more satisfying. The soup was the one weak point. It was essentially hot water with a little salt and cilantro, and I could have done without it. The spring roll was much better, adding some crispness to the meal. Little Bangkok may have been the quiet stall, but the food gave me a reason to stop. Fresh ingredients, well-balanced flavours, a satisfying mix of textures and just enough spice made the pad Thai genuinely enjoyable. Add the remarkably fast service and the warmth of the couple running the stall, and this was one lunch-hour gamble that paid off.

I had Pad Thai combo again with high expectations but honestly it was disappointing this time. It…read morelooked exact same and same volume. But even I asked mild heat level, it was very hot. And seasoning was odd as well. Not much tamarind ( thanks God! No ketchup!) but strong fish and oyster sauce. The balance was really bad. Spring roll has vermicelli and vegetables inside. Very mild seasons. Only good thing is the old man in the counter is very sweet and friendly. He looked enjoying serving to the customer from bottom of his heart. Simply gem.

We needed a nice quiet place for dinner and the oyster bar across the street was, no bueno. We…read moresauntered over to Zab Zaab and had a wonderful meal. The service was spot on and very pleasant. We enjoyed a wonderful and meal with some delicious appetizers. I read the reviews and specifically asked for crispy calamari and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Prawn pad Thai and the curry were very good. I enjoyed the spring rolls which were fresh with crisp filling. Definitely a can't go wrong spot for me.

My wife and I were strolling along the seawall when we wanted to grab a small dinner. Zab Zaab…read morepopped up as highly recommended on Yelp and was close, so we chose to go there without reservations. We waited roughly 10 minutes for a table. The space overall is quite small. We were seated outside on the patio as it was the first table available. I didn't really like the table we sat at because it was on a slant and the the table was a bit wobbly so it made both sitting and eating a bit awkward. We shared an appetizer platter so I was able to try the following: - Spring Rolls: Good. Better and lighter than I expected. - Satay: Good/average. - Crispy Wontons: Average Service wasn't great. Rushed, not readily available, and both drinks and food came out fairly slow. Overall, it was ok. Nothing really outstanding in food or service, andexpensive for what we got. Would be willing to try again, but only if someone suggested it.

We had a short 10 minute wait. Once seated we were greeted politely, we put our order in…read more Beef noodle, seafood noodle and papaya salad. Iced coffee and Thai tea. Food was delicious and drinks as they should be. Super friendly staff. Even when the wife asked for hot chili they delivered some and asked if food was okay. Food was great but the wife likes it actually hot spicy.

We arrived from San Francisco and walked here from our Airbnb on Howe street…read more We had the roti for appetizer. Which was okay but the dipping sauce was very watery and thin so we added the condiments to the roti to spice it up I would not recommend it if you'd had the good stuff from a Burmese restaurant where the dipping sauce is thick and delicious . We share a bowl of the duck with wide noodles soup. That was very good and it not only filled both of us up, we took half back to the Airbnb They recommend a nearby grocery store AGT where I bought candied salmon to bring home Then we went to see Sister Act at the Theater Under The Stars at Stanley Park.

fantastic sushi, good bang for your buck; definitely a must try when in vancouver. we made a resy…read morefor a party of 11 and got seated in a different area to accommodate the large party and our server was fantastic, giving us recs for local treats as well. appetizers: sockeye samon, hachimi, blue fin, prime rib sous vide, scallop regular shokai: nike roll. garden roll, bluefin tuna, salmon ochi, spicy tuna ochi, white tiger prawn, albacore tuna, hamachi yellow tail, white tiger brain, hokkaido scallop deluxe shokai: miku roll, surf and turf roll tartar, lobster, spicy prawn, otoro, hamachi yellow tail, hokkaido scallop, salmon oshi, spicy tuna oshi

Normally a restaurant with great views has mediocre food. Miku breaks this norm by serving…read moreexcellent seafood and sushi all while proving an amazing view of the sea and north Vancouver. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the sushi and sashimi, which was sourced sustainably. The drinks were also great and options plentiful. Service was attentive and adequate. Not a standout part of the experience but far from bad. Miku was recommended by a local and we can see why!

The thai food here is great!! I got the pad se ew with chicken and it's very flavorful and the…read morethick noodles are very chewy. It's small pieces of chicken throughout so I wished there was more bigger pieces of chicken. My friend got the boat noodle and he enjoyed it although the med spicy was definitely a little too spicy. The service was good and the place was nice and clean. There isn't too many tables so you may have to wait if there's a lot of people

Nice food, just a little disappointing that we couldn't eat inside the restaurant. They're having a…read morechange in policy for the summer where it's only takeout from 4-8 pm. Kinda sucks if it rains outside. My friend and I ate at the one table for 2 outside. Had to use the bathroom before leaving. Food was good. Tried a little of my friend's dish that was incredibly spicy! I enjoyed my Pad Kar Pao. They were out of duck but crispy pork was very good, as was mango coconut sticky rice. I can see why it's a favourite of a friend who runs a studio nearby.

As per usual, a crowd favorite for a reason. Came here on a weekday at 5 PM and the place was…read morepacked already, and everything on the menu is a good option, but my favorite is the crying tiger beef because the beef is so tender and marinated well and the price is reasonable for the portion size. Great date night spot too, ambience is really nice except when it's busy it gets really loud.

Thai food is always a welcome meal, and Sawasdee is no exception. It's decent quality but we have…read morehigh standards. It's not exactly upscale but it's not exactly super casual either so make a reservation if you wanna dine here! So my family and wife got a myriad of dishes here including the crying tiger, papaya salad, prawn cakes, stuffed chicken wings, drunken noodles, and duck red curry. Everything is good, not mindblowingly good, but good for what you're paying for. Wish I could say one dish was a standout but everything is good so you can't go wrong with just pointing and hoping for the best hah!

Really enjoyed the $7.95 lunch special which is a scoop of rice and an assortment of cooked…read morevegetables. I chose the curry sauce. It's what I felt like, as I wanted to check them out. I'll definitely be back with a "real" order for lunch. Lovely staff, consistently busy and chatting away. What's not to like.

Stopped by for a quick lunch in the area. This was my second time there and i felt like quality had…read moregone downhill I chose a lunch special with pad see ew with chicken with a side salad. Also with a small portion of spring rolls The price is a bit high for the quantity but given the location. it is average price for a lunch. Spring rolls were ok, fairly normal. But the pad see (stirfry rice noodles) were too moist and the cabbage was a bit undercooked. the sauce was too sweet. Overall, an alright place for a quick lunch.

The only noodle soup I ever enjoy going to! I love their thai coconut soup, and the service is…read morealways great

I walking around during lunch and came across Rice and Noodle offering Thai food. It was a windy…read moreday and felt like some soup. You pick your base (pai thai, fried rice or soup) and pick a protein and spice level Order the Thai Coconut Soup ($13.99) with Beef (+$2.99). The bowl was large, but thought the soup was sour. Not sure if normally like that.

Excellent food. Efficient service. Very consistent . Lives up to its reputation as a Vancouver…read moreChinatown institution. Everyone must try it at least once in their life.

San Francisco to Vancouver, BC series:…read more Going to Vancouver you will find all kinds of foods which are international like dumplings and pizza. You especially find lots of sushi restaurants along with dim sum places. Living in SF , I usually don't run into any Cambodian food and I wonder why? There is one place in Vancouver which has lines forming outside to try Cambodian food and is a Michelin Guide restaurant for over 3 years straight. It is located in Vancouver and it's called Phnom Penh Restaurant. On a Vancouver city stroll I landed at Phnom Penh Restaurant. From the outside it reminds me of the restaurants around the Tenderloin in the city of San Francisco. Inside you will not only find Cambodian dishes but Vietnamese dishes. I first ordered their Phnom Penh Chicken Wings they were crispy and had some garlic seasoning and some lemon pepper but wasn't sour like some in SF. I rank these wings top 5, I ever had. After eating these wings my fingers weren't sticky or smelly like some on my social media feed. The Beef Luc Lac on Rice was so delicious especially with an egg on top. I then had the durian sticky rice which was a pleasant surprise as the durian didn't smell like parts of the Tenderloin in SF. I highly recommend the tasty durian sticky rice. I washed it down with some not too sweet Vietnamese Coffee. This is the place to must try when in Vancouver. Vancouver has lots of places which have food like dumplings that's " Chinese" and "Taiwanese"and sushi that's "Japanese"and Phnom Penh has food that Cambodian and "Vietnamese" Go to take a "ride"to the edge of "Vancouver East side" at a restaurant where you will find Cambodian and Vietnamese food "inside" that has been for years on the "Vancouver Michelin Guide"

Bai Bua is exactly the kind of neighbourhood Thai restaurant you want to have nearby. The food is…read moreconsistently delicious, the flavours are fantastic, and it's a place I could happily visit every week without getting tired of it. Great for a casual meal when you're craving Thai food, whether dining in or grabbing takeout. A dependable local favourite that I'd highly recommend!

Came in for a quick lunch at Bai Bua Thai and wow I did not know that Vancouver had so much…read moredelicious Thai food. The restaurant is located on a busy street and is unassuming/easy to miss so I'm glad my boyfriend pointed it out for us to try with some friends. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. They all arrived relatively quickly and my favourites were the pad thai and the khao soi. The pad thai was fragrant and on the sweeter side which I like. I also liked the fresh raw bean sprouts on the side. The khao soi was curry noodles with tender beef and crispy egg noodles. The curry was very flavourful with a hint of heat and sweetness. This was also my first time trying curry noodles at a Thai restaurant. The green curry was filled with bamboo shoots, peppers, and a good amount of chicken. The flavour from the bamboo shoots really comes through as well. For the crab fried rice, it came with a spicy sauce and pickled vegetables. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough to go around so I didn't get a chance to get a good taste of it with the rice. However, I scooped some curry sauce from the khao soi onto the crab friend rice and it was delicious! Finally, we tried the mango sticky rice and my goodness, it was so pretty! The rice was warm and sweet which paired beautifully with the slightly tart mango. I'll definitely have to come back to have more of the khao soi noodles!