Was really looking forward to this restaurant as it was highly recommended by a friend but was underwhelmed. The dishes are very small considering their price point... $15-20+ per dish and only makes for a few bites. We ordered the duck poutine (meh), brussel sprouts (should change the name considering only 5 pieces of brussel sprouts) and the pappardelle (have had better). The atmosphere is nice but the restaurant itself is small. About an hour in the waitress tells us that the seating is 2 hours max... we weren't even done eating but she's basically telling us to hurry up and leave? We weren't even close to being done as the dishes were small and looking to order more. Once she said that we lost our appetite and decided to go somewhere else. Not really worth going to considering there are other better fusion restos with much better service! Do not recommend. read more

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Came here with 10 friends. To accommodate us, we all had to choose the tasting menu. We chose the $35 one. I really enjoyed the kale salad, the broccoli and cauliflower with chicken peas and the general tsao chicken and the duck. I felt the Wakame tempera bits under the duck got really soggy. The risotto was okay and the market fish that day was seabream. It was Pan fried with a bed of coconut rice underneath. It was dry and needed sauce but the coconut rice tasted very good. Wish there was a dessert included in the tasting menu to finish up. read more

Torafuku - Risotto with Parmesan crisp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great take out service as usual! Good COVID protocol. Easy online ordering process. Excellent service. Beef noodle soup was rich and flavourful. Fried chicken was tasty with Asian ingredients and mayo dipping sauce. Basque cheesecake was creamy. One star less this time because beef noodle soup could have been a tad lighter (in order to finish the bowl) and cheesecake was not up to its usual standard - lighter and higher in height. But still delicious overall! Their weekend specials are great too. read more

Torafuku - Beef noodle soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Torafuku is an Asian fusion restaurant. The atmosphere is modern and hip. Great place to get together with friends. The food was hit and miss. I found Torafuku to be slightly pricey for what it was. We had the following: (i) "Rabbit Food" which is a mixed kale salad with gem tomatoes, quinoa crunch, Chinese prosciutto, lemon essence and anchovy ranch dressing. I found this dish to be average. I like kale salad but I found this item on the menu to be bland. (ii) "Taco 'bout awesome" which is a taco with braised duck adobo, cucumber, cilantro and shallots. I enjoyed the taco and the braised duck was delicious. However, I have had better taco. (iii) "Finding Dory" was my favourite dish. This dish was ling cod with braised fennel, king oyster mushrooms, clams, hot & sour broth. It was an innovative dish that really blended Asian and western flavours well. (iv) "Get in my belly" which is a sushi roll with spicy tuna belly, cucumber, avocado, salmon and fuku hot sauce. This was not a bad sushi roll, but I had better. Overall, I would recommend Torafuku. It is a fun place to have some food and drinks with friends. read more

Torafuku - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The reviews that say that this place isn't that good is lying. The kimchi fried rice is super super good and the perfect amount of spice. If your get the steamed buns get the ribs with it and put it in the buns. Trust me it is amazing and you will not regret it read more

I would drop money here if I had to have Asian fusion in Vancouver. Torafuku has a beautiful space on Chinatown, it's spacious, modern and very comfortable. We came here on a weekday for an earlier dinner and I loved everything here. Listed below are the things we ordered: Calamari The Way I Like It (GF): Deep Fried Squid with Onion, Tomato, Lychee, Arugula, Pea Shoots and Angry Tiger Sauce. Miso Fantastic Clams: Miso Coconut Broth, Tamarind, Leeks, Pickled Sea Asparagus, Wild Celery, Manila Clams, Green Onion Flowers and Crispy Fingerling Potatoes. Dr. Octopus and Mr. Tuna: Octopus and Albacore Poke Salad with Pickled Veggies, Pine Nuts, Sesame, Tonkatsu Sauce, Torched Miso Mayo and Flavoured Rice. My favourite dish ^ because it's basically an aburi pizza. Jell-O: Oolong Infused Yuzu Jello with Condensed Milk Ice Cream, Strawberries, Raspberries, Edible Flowers, and Crispy Salted Caramel I usually don't order dessert in most places but I love their twist on Yuzu jello with condensed milk ice cream. Really refreshing dessert but also very simple and beautifully presented. read more

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2.4 /5.0 Was there for the dine out menu. The flavors for the first few dishes were too gentle, almost negligible. The low frequency lighting overhead distracted me from enjoying dinner. The food and flavors for the main seemed well thought out and tasty which made me wonder about the other dishes. Plating could be improved. Portions were highly overpriced for a couple. I was sat at the long table shared with many others. I wished I had more of a private area than be drowned by other people's chats seated close to me and we struggled to speak. In addition, I was sat with 3 people coughing next to us throughout the night. At the end of dessert, my throat felt irritated. Next day I had fever, sore eyes and an inflamed throat. I think for the price that is commanded I shouldn't find myself uncomfortable throughout dinner. read more

Came here for Dine Out with my boyfriend. Very cute and cozy place. Their menu was meant to be a sharing experience for 2 people so for every course they had, you would order one item from each section except for dessert which you can order 2. (1st course) Bread + Butter + Spread: The butter was infused with edamame which looked interesting but surprisingly, even though it was made with butter, it had no flavor at all. The spread was made of eggplant which was tasty and pleasant. The bread was warm and toasted which I liked because I like crunchy textures but after eating a slice of the bread, it was way too hard even for me. (3.5/5) (2nd course) Got Beef: This was a dish of wagyu beef tartar that was served with galbi sauce, charred pineapple puree and crispy rice puff. I really liked their crispy rice puff because it was light and non greasy. The beef tartar was tender which paired really nicely with the sauce and puree. (5/5) (3rd course) Old Man + Sea: This was a dish of seafood terrine prawn mousseline with braised daikon, fried mochi balls and jalapeno granny smith apple puree. The terrines were tasty and full of flavor. The prawns were fresh and tender. The fried mochi balls were my favorite part because I love mochi but they were smaller than I expected. They were crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. The jalapeno apple puree was very interesting but tasty. My bf thought it was wasabi but I knew it was too mild to be wasabi. (4.5/5) (4th course) Why So Shellfish: This was a dish of seared scallop on top of risotto that was cooked in brown butter sauce. This was my favorite item from their savory dishes because I love scallops and risotto. The scallops were plump, juicy, tender and cooked perfectly. Since the risotto was cooked in the butter sauce, it was creamy and buttery. The risotto was cooked just right. (5/5) (5th course / dessert # 1) Magic Stick: This was a chocolate ganache cake that had hazelnut feuilletine in between and was served with coffee mascarpone mousse on top. This was a super rich and chocolaty dessert. I love the feuilletine layers because it provided a wonderful crunch to the moist and dense cake. The coffee mascarpone mousse was light but the coffee was bit too mild so it was a bit disappointing. (4.5/5) (5th course / dessert # 2) Humble Pie: This was a japanese kabocha squash pie that was served with brown sugar bobas. I love kabocha squash so this was amazing and my favorite dessert out of the two. The crust was flaky and tender while the squash filling was smooth and full of spices. I liked how it wasn't too sweet either so you can fully enjoy the taste of the squash. The bobas on the side were chewy and there were lots of them but I am not a fan of bobas so I let my bf eat them all. (5/5) Overall, food was amazing but service was bad. Don't get me wrong, the waitress was super friendly but they rushed us during the whole evening. Every time we were in the middle of a course, they would bring us the next dish. It kept going on like that until during the dessert round, they would bring us the bill right away. They mentioned it was due to the next reservation coming up so they had to prep for it. My bf said it was because it was dine out so they were going to be like that; however, we have been to many dine outs before where they wouldn't rush us at all. I felt like I couldn't enjoy myself because I was rushing to eat everything since I didn't want the food to get cold and I wanted to take my time to enjoy the food. If I had to rate them on service it will be 3/5. Despite the dine out experience, my bf and I are willing to give it a try again but on a regular day and see if it happens again. read more

Torafuku requires reservations to be done through email which was a bit of a pain, but luckily the staff there is super nice and responds very quickly! I had to change the details of my reservation multiple times and they were always very patient with me. I went with a fairly large group (8 people), not recommended. Their booths aren't large enough so we had to sit in the long table in the middle. I usually hate stools because there's no place to hang a jacket, but Torafuku does coat check which is actually amazing!! The food was pretty good, didn't have much since the portions for Dine Out aren't very big (as with most restaurants). Their dine out menu is actually quite odd since it's prepared in pairs. Not sure what happens if you showed up alone. Our group decided to just order one of each set and share it all and I was disappointed by how slowly the food was served. Rather than having all the appetizers arrive together, each dish was brought individually. So the 4 cold appetizers we had as part of the set each arrived separately. Perhaps it was because we were all sharing, but it would have been nice to have all the appies together. Also, the signs on the washroom are very weird and confusing lol The rest of the restaurant had a very nice open modern look with cute little decorations of the tables. read more

Torafuku - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The food menu isn't very big, hard to tell the size of the items but they err on the smaller side. They have an extensive drinks menu filled with creative cocktails and happy hr drink specials ($1-$2 off here & there). I was with my parents who were hoping for more raw fish items. It's not that type of restaurant. We ordered the kick ass rice roll which has raw spicy tuna and avocado. We also ordered the pork belly roll. The size of the rolls are not big by any means. A few dollops of spicy sauce & mayo adorns the plate. There are no soy sauce on the table or wasabi to be seen. With all this said, the rolls are packed with flavor and texture. The pork belly just seem to melt into your mouth and the crunch of deep fried quinoa...so interesting. Next comes the ramen (one type only) with pork belly. I liked the presentation with a splash of arugula to brighten up the bowl. The bowl is a bit deep so digging in further, you will find crunchy green beans, bean sprouts and of course ramen noodles. I asked, they're not made in house. The pork belly has a nice fattiness to it. The Last dish we tried was Silence of the Lamb. The dish doesn't look appetizing except for the fluffy scrambled egg on top. It is also not a huge portion but tasty nonetheless. All in all, the flavors and textures are well thought out in each dish. I think the dishes are meant to be shared tapas style and definitely on pricier side as far as food & drinks go. read more

Torafuku - pork belly roll on the left, spicy tuna on the right - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Had been wanting to get out to Torafuku for a while and finally made it during Dine Out Vancouver in January 2017. The space is open with high ceilings and a clean industrial feel...I liked the space. There are booths, long communal tables and seating at the bar. We made reservations (high recommended) and were seated at the bar. This was fine as we could watch the cooks in action. The hostess and servers were quite engaged, attentive and personable...I think we had 4 different persons check on us to see if we needed anything and the bartender ended up being our server...all good. Now for the food. I loved the description of the dishes on the menu and the presentation of the food was quite good. We selected the DY-NO-MITE roll, Calamari 2.0, (FOB) Fresh Off the Boat and for dessert the Milk & Cookie and the Magic Stick. The flavours of each dish were excellent and the chocolate ganache (Magic Stick) was a perfect way to end the meal. I like the concept and the taste of the Fresh Off the Boat but it needed a vessel to allow one to get all the curried sauce, perhaps roti or rice. And I liked that the Ex Chef (I believe) checked each dish before it went out. We did have a fairly lengthy wait between our 1st and 2nd dish. Our server brought out a complimentary kale salad to break up the wait. Nice touch and in reading other reviews, I see this is not an uncommon practice. They do make some interesting drinks and they have a varied though limited craft beer draught selection...I would have liked an IPA as an option. It was an enjoyable evening and a positive food experience. PS. Could just have copied Simon's review as pretty much ordered the same food with the same experience. read more

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My very first Dine Out Vancouver 2017 and my first experience of Torafuku as well. They open 5.30pm and are pretty much packed shortly after. People turned away at the door for not having a reservation, but it's Friday and the first day of Dine Out, so who knows? Everything on their dine out menu sounded really interesting, plus they have veggie options, so it's hard to go wrong picking this place. $30 per person, and best to go in pairs since you choose 3 plates TO SHARE and your own dessert (from 2 choices). That works out to three plates weighing in at maybe $16 each. For what you get though that's OK value. Wouldn't say it's a great deal cost-wise but it's delicious. We also got a free kale salad. Did everyone get one? Will everyone get a random daily special freebie? Hard to say, but if so, maybe it's a sneaky dining experience factored into the cost AND you get 4 plates instead of 3 making it a better deal. Hmm. DY-NO-MITE -One long roll to share. -Pretty tasty except strangely the mango was quite flavourless -- so mildly sweet that I could barely taste it except when I peeled it off my piece of sushi. Possibly a fluke occurrence, or they didn't want it to overpower the rest of the roll (which I wouldn't be in favour of). Either way, eat this sushi slowly and mindfully for best results. Crack Salad 2.0 -Pretty interesting with a lot of ingredients. Not very light / fresh looking but pretty tasty. -Don't just pick up the big veggie chunks -- get the spoon and dig around for the smaller bits. Fresh Off the Boat -Would probably have been tastier if it had been served hot. -Only one "crab" -- that is, one claw. Don't hog it people -- remember your dining partner, 'eh? -Very mild as far as spiciness goes. -Get that spoon and don't be shy about lifting that plate to get at the coconutty sauce because it's tasty! Milk & Cookie -Not really getting the idea of this dessert. Flavours maybe too subtle for me. -Yuzu jelly on top lacking sharp citrus tang that would have helped make it a refreshing addition to the dessert, so if you're looking for an uplifting flavour note to end your meal, neither dessert's going to do it. -The rest of it was kind of "meh" for me. Maybe lacking in sweetness / citrus? Personal preference. Magic Stick -Sweet but not overly so, which I really liked. No sugar burn, no heavy feeling from too much chocolate. -That milk ice cream melts fast so get started right away if you want it paired with your chocolate. -Overall, really interesting plates and all three mains tried were tasty. Desserts were okay. read more

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I went here for my friends birthday where she was able to book a table and provide us with a 9-course tasting meal at a set price at $50! This was very reasonable considering the variety of dishes we got. My favourite dishes were some the best I've had in while: Kale salad, Brussel sprout salad, beef tataki, roast duck, and magic mushroom (Korean rice cakes). The space is quite small so I'm going to assume a reservation is necessary to get a spot because it was full when we arrived. The service was excellent! So polite and kind. Their drink menu had many options but I just went with one of the mocktails, which was delicious!! read more

Nice tasty 7 course meal for a decent price. Three of us dined here for a casual birthday celebration. The tables were nicely spaced out with plexiglass dividers. Service went without a hitch. We liked the pacing of the dishes (two at a time). Loved all of them. Really well-executed and crafted for a fresh and umami-filled taste in each bite. None of us had to season anything. The cocktails we ordered were great, drinks menu had a lot of offerings. The desserts were a huge hit too. That Basque cheesecake had the best texture. They are a unique restaurant, I will be back for more or try take-out options. read more

Had a slightly higher expectation for Torafuku as I always see it on Uber Eats. The photos and descriptions sound so delicious! I ordered one of their kick ass bowls with chicken and brussel sprouts. The chicken was good. Had a crispy skin to it and a crunch bite. The brussel sprouts was good to a certain extent until I tasted all the parmesan cheese. I guess its a texture thing but it didn't sit well with me as they both had their own unique tastes. Cabbage was good but over the fish broth( I think) rice.. Kind of threw me off. The egg was also super runny. Too much going on for me. Maybe a personal thing. Fusion is good to an extent but this was unfortunately a no from me. I would love to try the desserts and have something else in house to give an updated review! read more

We came here with a TravelZoo Voucher. We had called a few days prior for a reservation at 9:00pm ( Travellzo has times so 5:30,6:00 or 9:00). We arrived and our table was already set and ready ( great impression). The set menu was great although no Tuna Belly :(. Our server(s) were very attentive and everyone was great. I truely believe they are genuine about the food industry and pride themselves in customer service. As we waited for our food we got some popcorn ( seasoned with I believe seseme oil? Asian seasoning- Savory) and got some complimenary Pork Belly peices as there was a wait. ( Not uncommon). Although this was not un common I think this is a nice touch to their customer service. We ordered the Get in my Belly ( pork belly ) sushi as the Tuna Belly was not in stock. It was delicous and loved the crispy texture. Next appy were Chicken Wings were great and we got 4 wings, the sauce was definately Asian style and very favourful. Would order agaiN Our lamb was the main course and took longer which was fine, this was cooked to perfection. It was crispy on outside and super tender on inside. A bit salty though on outside crisps though. Dessert. Magic stick ( Chocolate ganache) with raspberry, icecream which could of been condensed milk icecream matcha powder. Yummy!! Creme Brule. Amazing!! Super creamy and not too sweet. This is a great place, its more of a hang out then a date night area, Music playing was 90's2000 R and B. Open kitchb concept. Modern/Contempory decor. Parking is tricky as you have to find along Main or Prior. read more

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We visited this restaurant for a friend's birthday, after a long day of driving from Yoho national park. The place looked like it was about to close, but they still let us in. The food was excellent, we had several orders of different dishes which were all creative, refine in taste and in presentation. I would absolutely recommend the rabbit food and the ramen. The decor is beautiful, simple, chic but cozy. Perfect place to enjoy with friends. Service was also very fast. The staff was very friendly and no one left before we finished our meal even thought the place was clearly closed. Will revisit for sure next time I'm in Vancouver! read more

Torafuku - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The Le Tigre team and Executive Chef Clement Chan unveiled their new fall menu for the year-old Torafuku ("lucky tiger" in Japanese) modern Asian eatery--already fixture on the North end of Main Street near Chinatown. Torafuku also showcased their brand new head bartender Chelsea Rose Schulte fresh off her people's choice win at the annual Made with Love cocktail competition last month. In particular, the Welcome to Bollywood (with rye infused chai spice, vermouth, and orange zest) was a winner coming off as a sweet, dessert-style take on the old fashioned. As for the dishes, I found the Get in My Belly sushi handroll (with pork belly, mustard compressed kohlrabi, furikake, and crackling) fairly delectable in its meaty composition and crisp flavour. It was delightfully paired with a Tokyo Drift cocktail (with yuzu, gin, sake, and house cassis) was on point for its sweet and refreshing taste The Miso Corny hickory flavour corn (with miso butter, togorashi, and popcorn) was fairly simple yet appealing and quite tasty as a minor appetizer. I was less ecstatic but still satisfied by the next trio of plates. The Peaches and Cream (heirloom tomatoes, star anise infused peaches, crisp cucumbers, torched burrata cheese, and orange buttermilk emulsion) was a sweet, fruity, and flavourful mixture of ingredients. The Rabbit Food wild kale salad (with gem tomatoes, Jinhua ham, shaved parmesan cheese, crispy quinoa, lemon essence, and anchovy ranch dressing) was a nice palate cleanser and source of veggies. I was not quite feeling the Quack Attack duck spring rolls (with enoki mushrooms, scallions, carrots, crispy capers, chili oil, and plum sauce) purely for the strong combination of flavours. The Hokey Pokey tuna and octopus poke handroll (with cucumber, onions, and house made spicy sauce) was easily a highlight for its delicious mix seafood and spice. I could have eaten a handful of these tuna rolls in quick succession. I quite enjoyed the decadent Give a Dog a Bone roasted bone marrow (with beef luc lac, pickled greens, market veggies, and crispy potato noodles) for its juicy, meaty, and fatty mix. It was altogether pleasing and well-prepared paired with a Spice Girls cocktail (with Anejo rum, plum, lime, and 5-spice syrup). The Uni Corn house made fettuccine (with green uni, Okanagan corn, sorrel, Sungold tomatoes, and velouté) was particularly substantial, filling, and tasty. I greatly enjoyed the diverse mixture of ingredients coming together in the saucy pasta noodle dish. The Calamari 2.0 crispy squid (with corn, foraged mushrooms, wax beans, local plums, nero aioli, and "angry tiger" sauce) was very appetizing and full of complementary flavours. Torafuku continues to experiment and play with ingredients, flavours, and culinary styles. Its pan-Asian cuisine and fusion elements often take the best, most playful elements of different dishes and remixes them in new, interesting, and mostly delicious new ways. read more

Great new hipster Japanese restaurant There are so many new Japanese restaurants in town and this one is one that stands out for the menu I love this place and recommend everyone to try it This is a place that once you go once you will always want to come back read more

Torafuku - Open kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm surprised this place doesn't have more good reviews. It was slightly pricier than most other places we have tried in Vancouver, but I thought the quality of food was excellent, the staff were lovely and the drinks were strong and delicious! I'd probably give it 4.5 stars, but I'm rounding it up because I'm in a happy mood. It is Asian Fusion. I thought it was mostly Japanese-ish, but with spices from other parts of Asia. Everything was tasty. - The corn was so, sooo good! This might be the nicest corn I've ever had in a restaurant. I loved the yuzu butter and the tempura crumble. I didn't manage to take a photo because we munched it too speedily. Oops. - Loooved the lucky dumplings. - I did really like the kick-ass rice sushi, but I couldn't really taste the pork belly. It contributed to the texture, rather than the flavour. - I also loved the fried chicken, served with broccoli. It was packed with flavour and had a good crunch. The portion sizes are a little on the small side, so I might order an extra dish next time. I'm sure they'll be a next time. read more

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In my honest opinion, the food here is overhyped. The dishes I tried didn't seem to wow me at all. Another thing that bothered me a lot is when dishes come out in the wrong order. I mean they don't particularly call it appetizers and mains but rather snacks and shared plates (I assume due to the size) but really, it's the same to me. So when mains come out before appies it's almost like you're serving me desert before my savoury dishes. Not right! Anyhows, away with the food. -Quack Addict (4/5-$8): The best of all we had that night. The duck was cooked perfect and the wrapping of the spring rolls were paper-thin but still held everything in. I tasted water chestnut which added a nice crunch to it. -Rye so Messy wings (2/5-$10): There were many other dishes that sounded appealing to me but this was one of their popular dishes so I suppose it was a must try and if all goes well, I'd come back for the rest. No! The hot sauce tasted weird. I'm not sure if it was too sour or too spicy or both and something else just wasn't right. The wings weren't coated in this sauce but it was covered in it and it was hard to distinguish the taste of the wings themselves from the sauce. So I can't say the wings were bad but the sauce just killed it for me. -Unicorn (3/5-$16): I've been wanting to try green uni for some time now and not much places serve green uni. I really liked it. A mouthful of it is like the taste of the ocean. The pasta wasn't bad but it was a bit oily for me. The clams were the seafood of the day. They were good but there were only 4 and I think one fell out of its shell and got lost in the pan 'cause we only found 3 pieces of meat. -Don't be so Cheeky (3/5-$18): Halibut cheeks in sour apple and cucumber nage. Love halibut cheeks. Torufuku uses high quality ingredients that's for sure. But I didn't like the sour apple and cucumber nage. Not sure if it's suppose to be this thin but it was hard to coat the fish with it. The trumpet mushrooms were nice but we only got two of these and 4 pieces of the cheeks. Not a filling dish for $18. -Milk & Cookie (3/5-$6): They didn't put too much attention to plating their desserts. Vanilla panna cotta with yuzu gelée, raspberry coulis, almond and black sesame shortbread. I enjoyed the panna cotta but the shortbread wasn't to my liking and I usually like shortbread. -The bullwinkle show (3/5-$6): For someone who's not too into chocolate this one isn't too bad. Also not a wafer fan but I absolutely loved their chocolate wafer. Another issue I had while eating here was their share plate. It didn't bother me at first as I thought it was quite an art piece. But it was difficult for us to grabbed our food off of it in a smooth manner. I also thought we should have been given shared bowls for the halibut dish to enjoy the broth and an extra spoon! (but I guess we could've requested that ourselves?). read more

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We loved the omakase selections, as there were so many great flavours and textures! Our favourite item of the night was an asparagus and broccolini appetizer. It was deliciously savoury and when paired with my sweet matcha cocktail I think the combination had every happy brain cell firing! Torafuku has to be at or near the top of my favourite places in the city. Even you haven't gone, go!! read more

Tora! Tora! Tora! An all around solid experience although the room was a little on the cooler side of things, thankfully I was wearing a sweater but my date was a bit chilly. Keep in mind the plates are smaller and intended for sharing, the 2 of us ordered 4 items and it was perfect (especially considering I ate more than half the food). Service was solid and the food came out pretty quickly, the Dr. Octopus vs Mr. Tuna and Nice to Meat you came out super quickly. Both were very nice dishes, great flavours and the tuna carpaccio was a highlight. Shortly thereafter came out the Kickass Rice 2.0, I was expecting a bowl of some sort but nope, they came out in pressed rectangles. Very delicious. The Gone Fishing took quite a bit longer to come out than the other dishes, not that we were in a rush or impatient but I started to wonder if they forgot a dish. The flavours were delicious and the dish was quickly gone. I'd like to come back to try some of the other dishes. read more

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Love the creativity of the menu. Cosy hippie place hidden close to China town. The rolls are a must try, really good. Wanted to try the fish dish but appeared too big of a portion for 2 person. Will gather an army to return ! read more

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What a wonderful surprise this place was. I had no idea what this restaurant was all about but my wife kept talking about it and thankfully dragged me a long. We went for lunch and both got different dishes to share. She had the fried chicken with crack salad and rice, I had the pork belly with crack salad and rice. Both are delicious and filling. If you are into spicy sauces I recommend trying their chilly oil for some extra zing with flavour. Staff was friendly and washrooms were clean. My only negative comment is that we were a bit confused on how to order and how to receive our meals as first time patrons. A little bit of clarity for first timers would be helpful. But highly recommended. read more

OVERALLl: This is a great tapa place. Opened for around 2 months now. The menu is fun and playful to read. Good food, service and drinks. Just be warned if you're a big eater (used to american size) not so good, as the portions are on the small side. If you're like me and likes to try lots of different dishes and share food, this would be an ideal place to go. FOOD: Calamari done the right way $10: My friend said it is the best calamari he's had thus far. I thought it was great. Crispy and light and not too greasy. The calamari has a panko batter with a good strong flavour of garlic. Rye so messy chicken wings $12: The chicken was flavourful (korean spices) and crispy (panko batter). The chicken meat inside was juicy. It had a unique ramen crumble, which added good texture if you re-dipped your chicken into the panko and ramen crumble for extra crunch in each bite. Dr. Octopus vs. Mr. Tuna $12: The flavours where well balanced. However never special about this dish. It tastes like any other sashimi done right and fresh. The octopus was tender and not too chewy. Kickass rice 2.0 $10: The pork belly was sliced thinly so it didn't taste to fatty. The flavours aren't really strong, but well balanced and clean. Best to start of with this dish before having other more rich dishes. Chocolate truffle dessert: If you are a chocolate lover, then this dish if for you. It was rich in chocolaty flavour with a hazel nut wafer crunch. The wafer crunch, kinda became soft, so wasn't so crispy. Some passion fruit crumple, berry compote and almond ice-cream (you can taste the almond and not too sweet) on the side. Each component tasted good by itself and as well as together. You can experiment and make different combinations. If I had the stomach room, I would have this whole thing to myself! DRINKS: Moscow Mule $9: It was ok I have had better. Shogun 75 $12: You definitely taste the yuzu, basil and a hint of the bitter pears. It's not too citric or sweet. SERVICES: The service is quick and staff is on top of things and friendly. AMBIENCE: Modern and hip looking. There are some booths to one side of the restaurant, so great for a group of friends. Then on the other side there is this long communal table. Great to get ideas and see what other people have ordered. They can get quite busy during weekends and peak dinner hours, so head there a bit earlier so you don't have to wait as long as they don't take reso. PARKING: Lots of street parking meters and free 1 or 2 hours spots around. read more

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If your looking for something contemporary, flavourful and hip...you have to eat here. Torafuku presents an novel, ultra-modern yet economical restaurant in the Chinatown/Main St area. If you visit here anytime soon there is probably a 45-60 min wait on a weekend evening.The staff were knowledgable and helpful managing this medium size restaurant. In terms of quality, the food here is exceptional. The Dirty Bird Fried rice was good along with the Dr. Octopus vs. Mr. Tuna, the Me Like Papaya was extremly underwhelming however a few dishes definitely stand out as some of the tastiest things I've ever had in this city. The "Calamari done the right way", "Vegetarians Only" dish and "Rye So Messy" Chicken wings are nothing short of exclusive tastes in a city full of unique restaurants from beautiful places from around the globe. Don't think about it too hard, just come eat here. read more

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Ive only been here on weekday evenings, and quite early too so I've never had to wait for a table. Sat at the bar this time and it's nice watching the chefs do their thing as they have an open concept kitchen. They have interesting names for their menu! They do change from time to time apparently. We had: Taco about awesome - so yummy! Duck meat was flavourful and juicy, highly recommend Fuku ramen- it was good but not that memorable. Can't compare with all the other ramen shops Poke her- with the soft poach egg. Sashimi was good quality, lots of diff flavours Kickass rice 3.0 - pork belly sushi roll. Mmmm can you really go wrong with pork belly? It's a chill and hip environment but it's quite loud so it's kinda difficult to chat at times. All of those dishes were plated beautifully and have so many diff ingredients, it's just not something I can ever attempt to make at home. I didn't have any drinks but the bartender looks skilled so I wanna try that next time. read more

Torafuku - Taco about awesome- try this - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Went for a late dinner and was impressed from beginning to end! We were warmly welcomed and sat down right away! The staff were so friendly and helpful and made sure we were highly satisfied! We had the oxtail which was melt in your mouth delicious! Plus I love rice cakes so together was the best! The rice bowl was with tuna and left me wanting more! Def my fav dish of the night! The calamari was one of the best I've had, lightly battered and full of flavour! We also shared This is not Tortellini which was tasty! I also enjoy a delightful cocktail: shogun! So yummy!! I'll be back soon!!! Can't wait to try the other menu items!!! read more

Torafuku - Rice bowl w/tuna - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Contemporary, Fusion, Dine-Out Vancouver, Worth it I have introduced to this place by my friend who made a reservation for the four of us for Dine-Out Vancouver. What I would definitely come back for: the taste and its innovative menu. First, the restaurant is very clean and simplistic in decor. The bowls and plates are handmade we were told. It does give way to its beautiful presentation in its food. Second, a few favourites of the night was Bird's Nest for appetizer which was a scotch egg nestled on top of a crispy vermicelli nest, mixed in with Japanese mustard pickles.My favourite main was Kare Kare which was seared beef blade steak on a bed of 3 grain risotto mixed in with peanut ragu, oxtail and some pickled veggies. The BEEF! It was medium rare done to perfection! I was told Kare Kare is actually the name of a filipino dish which a peanut sauce. A great contemporary spin on a dish. The only note of improvement is that the crispy tofu could be more flavourful as it was quite bland actually, so could have skip it as a side. Third, I loved the presentation on the Mousse on the Loose for dessert. Beautiful and creative. It is made up of a dark chocolate mousse mille feuille, white chocolate crumble and a kumquat compote and a few gold leaf on top. read more

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Finally had a chance to try Torafuku for Dine Out Vancouver this year. It's a bit different than other dine out menus because it's $45 for 5 shared plates. The food was interesting and visually appealing, but portions were so small... The main dish, which was beef cheeks with mashed potato was the size of a single serving, while its really meant for 2 people to share. The fusion flavours were tasty and unique, but not special enough for the price. I actually ended up going for a second dinner afterwards afterwards. read more

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Over priced and overrated. Everything was deep fried; even the Brusseling Sprouts Salad. The food was soooo oily that when you bite into it, oil was gushing out. The Kick Ass Rice roll was not so kick ass. We asked the server to put the spicy sauce on the side but she said they do not do any modifications and that is their POLICY! WTH? Anyway, food was bad...very disappointed. Don't go, save your money. Wished we went to Phnom Penh instead! 4pcs of Chicken Wings - $12 Brusseling Sprouts Salad - a whopping $15 if you like your veggies deep fried and greasy read more

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Now I can see what the fuss is all about, though not sure if I'd wait an hour anyways. While the food's pretty good, the ambience & decor, with that communal table for next door action (who knows lol), makes for a fun time. Oh forgot about the open bar too. Ordered: 1. Wings: good spicy kick with some alcohol, but not good if you can't handle it. No skimping out on the meat. 2. Calamari: great if you're a garlic fan, nicely breaded & not oily at all. Different style fr Greek. 3. Vegetarian risotto: the highlight. Creamy, lots of stuff. Great service considering how busy & constant stream of ppl. Amex is a bonus in Chinatown. No hesitation for someone wanting a trendier, Asian place. Though I think even limited online reservations would help to not only cut down on the # of phone calls asking the same question, but to build their customer database. Easy repeat. read more

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Made a pit stop here yesterday while wandering down Main St. It was a little quiet, but such a beautiful space, with big windows to let lots of sunshine in. We made it for Fuku Hour aka Happy Hour, which had a nice selection of small bites. We had everything on the menu and it was all delicious! A great place to spend a happy hour. The Woop Woop Gangnam Salad and the Taro Chips were an excellent start. The Woop Woop salad was a fun Miso spin on potato salad, and the Taro Chips had a beautiful brown sugar butter glaze. Sweet and savoury. The interior were done by a local firm Scott & Scott, minimalist with just the right hint of colour and decor. A very thoughtful space. We didn't have cocktails but the list looked fantastic! This place definitely needs another visit for dinner. read more

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Really enjoyed my dinner here last night. The plating of the food were outstanding and of course the kitchen back up each dish with fantastic flavour and texture. I think this is going to be my new go-to read more

Torafuku - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dine out Vancouver Great value for lunch Ramen 4/5 was not a huge fan if the broth. Small only 40-50 seats so make reservations. read more

Ohh maaa gaawwd! Extremely high class food & cocktails without being pretentious or snobby. That's how I'd sum it up. So much creative love going on here, from the cocktails to the names of the dishes. "Rye so messy" chicken wings are a game changer, as is the People's cocktail (I think that's the name). Enjoy your voyage on the seven seas of flavolicious excellence. read more

Torafuku - Dr. Octopus vs Mr. Tuna - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Good asian fusion If you are looking for good fusion food and don't want to pay the Baobei/Keeper price, this is the place to try. It is kind of a hole in the wall. However as soon as you walk in, it is really bright and hipster. Everything on the menu looked interesting, so I didn't know what to order. Luckily my server was really patient and helpful (woohoo!). It looks like their menu is changing all the time as I did not see most of the food recommended by the other yelpers, maybe I just have to go back often so that I can try all the food! read more

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Came here on a week night and it was packed for dinner. Noticed the background 90s/2k hip hop and R&B and thought that was a cool mix for the asian fusion type of food they serve. The food was good, however, most of the dishes felt like they were made with the same spices and ingredients and therefore, really hard to discern an unique taste. They did however, have great and unique names. We had the octopus and tuna dish (Dr. Octopus vs. Mr. Tuna), as well as a bowl with mixed meats (Old McDonald's Dirty Mess). Also ordered the gyoza, which was presented wonderfully. (taste was OK. It could have passed as hand made or store bought). Servers were great and very attentive, but due to the layout of the restaurant itself, it felt just way too loud. I had to scream to my wife in order to have any semblance of a conversation. Unfortunately, this place is overhyped in my opinion. Gyuu (original) and Gyoza King are much more desirable asian cuisine spots. Food: 3.25/5, good, but did not have unique flavors Ambience: 3/5: long table seating is cool, music is great, but too damn loud. Service: 4/5 Overall: 3.5/5. read more

Torafuku - Gyoza dish. Perfectly plated, no so perfectly made. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Loved loved loved all of the dishes at Torafuku! The Finger Lickin' chicken was exceptional, and the 7 spice mayo complimented it perfectly! read more

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