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Nong Chinese Restaurant – ChineseBites Signature Dishes Tour #7

on October 17, 2012 in Chinese

On Oct 3rd, I met up with the regular ChineseBites crew to try a few signature dishes at Nong Chinese Restaurant right at 41st and Granville Street. Growing up in Kerrisdale, I had been to Nong (formerly The One) before but was interested in trying some dishes my family and I do not usually order. […]

City 1 Cafe – Singaporean & Malaysian Cuisine Review

on May 18, 2012 in Malaysian, South East Asian

City 1 Cafe is a little Singaporean and Malaysian restaurant located in a strip mall (where Safeway is) on King Edward Avenue, just passed Oak Street. They’ve been open since December of last year and have been receiving positive reviews from diners. But what does Eating in Vancouver think about City 1 Cafe? Now remember, […]

Kim Express Vietnamese Cuisine Review

on March 7, 2012 in Vietnamese

We needed a quick lunch earlier this week while we were working hard at our business and getting our condo ready to put on the market. We didn’t have time to enjoy a leisurely afternoon dine-in meal, so we opted for some quick Vietnamese food take-out. Vietnamese food in Kits is slim-pickings as the cuisine […]

Pho Gizmo Review – Bánh Mì On The Westside

on November 3, 2011 in Vietnamese

There are slim pickings when it comes to good Pho on Vancouver’s Westside and even less to choose from when it comes to great Bánh Mì joints. Some refer to it as “the decent Vietnamese food divide” with Eastside restaurants serving far superior, yet less expensive dishes. Pho Gizmo, however, appears to be an exception […]

Dragon Ball Tea House Review – Best Bubble Tea In Vancouver!

on June 15, 2011 in Tea House

Dragon Ball Tea House offers the best bubble tea in the city. Why? There are a number of reasons: Firstly, their tapioca pearls are the freshest “bubbles” you’ll experience. Their pearls are always slightly lukewarm, making them a little softer than the hard plasticy balls you get at other inferior bubble tea joints. And having […]

Max’s Bakery & Delicatessen Review

on June 9, 2011 in Cafe, Fairview

Sister store to Stuart’s on Granville Island and the one at Oakridge, Max’s Deli & Bakery is located on Oak Street and West 15th Ave. The company, which has been in business since 1949, also has two locations at YVR airport, and had a previous location on Cambie – now closed. Max’s comfortable and casual […]

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