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 thought it was damn delicious. Fries were crispy and hot so the cheese and gravy melted together…read moreperfectly. The variations offered looked delicious but I did like the southern bbq one with ranch. The lady was friendly and patient with me too. Top class

I got the regular poutine with vegetarian gravy from the stall. The portion size was huge and…read moredefinitely shareable. The fries were good. I enjoyed the gravy, but I don't know what the gravy should taste like if it was not vegetarian. There could have been more cheese curds, but I just love cheese a lot. I'll definitely come back in the future!

For my first poutine experience, I wanted to try the best that Vancouver had to offer, which is how…read moreI landed on La Belle Patate (well, according to some Redditors.) It seems intimidating at first with its huge menu, but if you look closely it's the same ingredients in different combinations. The inside is dark and moody like a pub. You can order ahead either online or over the phone for takeout, and thankfully it wasn't busy so I only had to wait 10-15 minutes from ordering- it came out HOT. I ordered the La Belle Poutine (c'mon, it's the name of the restaurant!) which is fries, cheese, gravy, and ham- what's not to love?

Classic poutine. Arguably the most authentic poutine in the VGO outside of maybe Anny's Dairy Bar…read more Albeit the gravy and crunch of the fry can be hit and miss. This ranges from a 6 to a 8.5/10 depending, not sure. Get a cold cherry pepsi to make it official.

My family is visiting Vancouver all the way from TEXAS, USA!…read more I was watching Vancouver youtube videos and came across multiple videos mentioning about Japadog, where hotdog "meats" (lol) Japanese food. We were visiting the area, of course, to see the Steam Clock; so, while at it, we stopped by this small food stand selling Japanese-inspired hot dog. We ordered #1 Kurobuta Terimayo and #2 Okonomi. For a chilly sunny day, lol, these hot dogs were amazing for our body to warm up. The hotdogs were made as soon as we ordered; so, they were not cold, but warm and fresh-made! I loved the both Kurobuta Terimayo and Okonomi for its unique taste of Japanese food on a hotdog. I would love to try other ones if I'm ever in the area. I will say that this place is card only... again, dunno why I exchanged money as so many places were card only. Check out my foodie IG @eumsiktography

This was pretty disappointing. The bread was super dry and the hotdog itself was pretty small…read more The taste was good, but a costco hotdog is infinitely better.

I went back for the Omurice with curry sauce this time, and it was guuud. The omu, while not quite…read moreas expertly made as the last time, was still fluffy and satisfying. The rice was plain - not ketchup-fried - which was a bit of a letdown initially, but it was freshly, perfectly cooked. It made a great bed for the copious dollop of curry sauce. The curry was salty in a good way, umami and yummy, and there were even a few small chunks of tender beef floating in it. It made for a heartier lunch and I think it's well worth the extra four bucks. My friend ordered her first Japadog ever, the Teri Mayo (pronounce it "mai-yoh" if you want to sound authentic) version. She proclaimed it delicious and devoured it quickly. Thumbs up from both of us.

Believe the hype. No wonder all the celebrities grab a Japadog when they're in town. The phenomenal…read moreflavour combos are unique and very addictive. With so many styles and flavours to sample, Japadog will keep you coming back for more. They have veggie options and non-veggie options. One of their sausages, Kurobuta Okonimi, is topped with fried cabbage, Japanese Traditional sauce, Japanese mayo, and Bonito flakes. They also have chicken hot dogs, wagyu beef ones, tonkatsu, kurobuta croquettes, poutine and many flavours of takoyaki. Another sausage popular among Japanese customers is the Kurobuta Oroshi which has grated radish, green onions and a special soy sauce on it. I picked option # 1, KUROBUTA TERIMAYO, which is a Kurobuta Pork sausage topped with fried onions, Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo and ample strips of seaweed sprinkled on top. It was so good.

~ 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

Dee-licious! I am always on the look out for new street carts, and the hot dog hats worn by…read moreemployees called to me. I had a halibut dog, a sausage made with fresh, wild fish. I was really impressed with the price (7 dollars including a pop) and the choice of toppings and bun - potato or whole wheat. I went with the potato bun, and added pickles, fried onions and Franks to the tartar sauce, coleslaw and lemon wedge that the halibut comes standard with. In addition to the halibut, they serve up salmon, lamb, turkey and buffalo, as well as a variety of premium toppings. The service, quality and flavour were really impressive - I will be back for a veggie dogs smothered in jalapeno and cheese the next time a 'dog craving hits!

My taste buds were smacking a few days ago so i decided i wanted a dog. It was a toss up between…read morethe hot dog vendor down the road that looked all fancy pantsy or a flash of my life to the guilt of i should of chose organic. So I took they dive and got the bison jalapeno dog. I liked the fact it was gluten free as I'm suppose to limit my wheat intake. I only wish that they had more options for the specialty side instead of having just pork brawst as most die hard health nuts aren't really the fan of the pig. Even though the prices are way higher for these dogs than the guy down the block I still don't feel as guilty eating these dogs. Oh and I loved how I was given a few free chips on the side. Defiately will be back to try some of the other items.

My first taste of proper German food!…read more Located in the food court of Granville Island Public Market, Kaisereck Deli is serving up various European sausages and sandwiches. We got the Polish Sausage with a side of Pierogis and an Italian Panini. The sausage was delish! It was well seasoned and had a nice bite to it. If you've never had them, pierogis are like dumplings filled with potatoes. Really nice and comforting. As for the panini, it was so fresh! An Italian done really well.

Stopped in for a smoked salmon bagel. It was delicious -- fresh, tasty, and exactly what you'd…read moreexpect from a classic smoked salmon and cream cheese combo. I finished it in just a few bites and felt the price was a bit high for the portion. The place itself was very busy and clearly popular. They serve sausages, perogies, and sandwiches as well. I've had the sausage here before and it was very good. The shop was clean and the service moved quickly despite the crowd. Staff friendly. Good food and worth trying but just be prepared for Granville Island pricing.

I went here back in late October for a lunch. I had chicken rice box with egg ($16, $1 charge for…read morean egg) it was big. Meat was tender and veggies were fresh. Food was pretty good overall I wish I found this place sooner. It had plentiful of meat and veggies with rice so I wasn't able to finish all of my food. I thought the food was perfect for 1 serving, but ended up taking half portion home to finish it. The lady was very helpful offering me a plastic bag to take leftover home. Price was also decent as well.

These wraps are really delicious! Great on a sunny day for lunch outside. The green onion pancake…read moreone is elite #ContestEntry

'It's the newest street dog in town!.. the hottest perhaps? NOT! Japadog could heave a sigh of…read morerelief for now. First things first, this doesn't have the oomph and character coolness of Japadog that locals and visitors have grown to love. No long line ups here, no uniformed Japanese speaking staff, no photos of hotdogs with different toppings, and yes, no photo of Ice Cube too. There was only a friendly smile from the owner and one unique item offering which was the tandoori dog, choice of either kosher beef or kosher chicken. For $5.50, it was just plain and ordinary with only a hint of tandoori flavour basted on the hotdog. Despite the onions being nicely cooked in butter, bread rightly toasted, it was just boilerplate okay. It lacked creativity, texture and presentation, the wow factor. I was expecting toppings as chutney, yogurt, maybe paneer, or some curry infused side condiments, but there was only mustard, ketchup, and bbq sauce, typical for the dirty water dog varieties, not a stand named as Tandoori Tikka Dog. Sigh. Didn't mean to be the bearer of bad news here, but I'm giving it 2.5 stars and hoping they could improve as there's still lots of room left for more ethnic fusion street foods here in Vancouver. Meanwhile, I don't think it deserves a visit from Anthony Bourdain as of yet.

We'd tried Japadog and were unimpressed, much to the husband's chagrin. And so when we happened…read moreupon Tandoori Tikka Dog, there was renewed hope! The uncle who runs the cart was the absolute sweetest. He spent an extra long time fixing up my husband's tandoori tikka veggie dog, especially because tofudogs are especially tasteless. The result was a flavorful and creative hot dog, which we all loved! Highly recommend!