The oysters are the reason to go here. They are excellent, and they always have a $2 oyster that is fresh and tasty. This is a place for those who chew, for celebrating the slimy brine of the mollusk. Reid is the go-to oyster expert, but seriously, go for the oysters. Good bear and wine list, and a full menu of other stuff but don't worry about that, just go for the oysters.
my favourite place to have oysters in the city. Very attentive and knowledgeable staff, excellent service, and master shuckery! I give it an extra star for having found a pearl in one of my oysters!
Now to complete the necklace! see you soon, Oyster Express!
I really enjoy fresh shucked oysters. They’re not something I eat every day, to be sure, but they’re nice to have as a treat every now and then. You might remember when I last wrote about the “buck a shuck” special at the now-closed Merchant’s Oyster Bar on Commercial Drive. Today, we’re heading over to Chinatown for Oyster Express. And yes, I realize how odd that sentence may sound.
Dined here for a friend's birthday during "Happy Hour." We ordered a dozen BC oysters, 6 New Zealand specials and 6 Japanese variety. The oysters were delicious. Prawn cocktail was okay. Friend ordered mussels in a butter based sauce and he enjoyed his dish. Their son ordered chickens wings and fries.
The food and the oyster selection and quality are the best I've had. There is always something unique for oysters, and the mussles arr fantastic. Service is great with knowledgeable staff, courteous owners and a very cool vibe, food and drinks are prepared with love and it shows. Recommend calling ahead during peak hours.
This gem is a cozy retreat that I will retweet and re-treat myself to again and again.
Oyster Express sits on the corner of Gore and Keefer in Vancouver’s Chinatown. It is very small and easy to miss given the minimal signage. It has seats for about 30 but, maximum capacity, it would be rather close. It is quite plain and understated in décor, but is functional and comfortable. The staff is very enthusiastic and friendly and the whole atmosphere is welcoming. The menu matches the size of the place and, aside from the raw oysters, which are listed separately according to availability, there are only 12 items. You can get steamed or fried oysters, mussels, two types of clam chowder and, should you wish it, a grilled cheese sandwich, along with a good variety of cocktails and some 23 wines. On this occasion, I came just for the oysters… [
A cozy little place with delicious oysters! Although the oysters were the sweet star of the show, the side dishes (fries, clam chowder, & steamed mussels) were also quite satisfying.
5 stars for fresh food! 5 stars for the attentive waitress - especially since it was super busy!
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The oysters on sale for the day during their happy hour were Glacier Bay oysters. They were $1.50 each. Their Kusshi oysters were also on sale that day for $2.50 so we got some of those. The Glacier Bay oysters were rather tiny but still sweet. However, we enjoyed the Kusshis a lot more. Much bigger and plump and very fresh. For the most part, the shucking was pretty good, but we still had a little bit of shell in some oysters.
I know, I know, who would've thought seafood and Chinatown?! Not the best oysters in town, but definitely a hip and cool new addition to the neighborhood. Happy hour is recommended, go for the oysters really because the rest of the food is just okay.
Very comfortable neighbourhood spot. Friends I have mentioned it have been hesitant, but those trepidations are unfounded. Fresh, clean and delicious.
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So finally went here for a late dinner, and heard good reviews from 2 of my friends, got to be something.
all the oysters are seasonal, i tried kushi and jervis' oysters and paired with white wine.
first time slurping an oyster fresh, i had oysters before but it was motoyaki type, so the flavor is all overwhelmed by the batter and butter on top. while this one is fresh, and with a mix of tabasco, lemon and their own vineggar spice, the flavour of the oyster is really brought up in a nice way.
the lemon deaffened the taste of seafood/raw for most and the tabasco somewhat opens up the depth flavor of the oyster and their vinnegar like spice is more like a dipping sauce that compliments the depth flavor. it's all very good.
definitely a good first try, but i have no comparison in terms of oyster. do i like it? yes, am i able to know what's a good oyster? not really yet. for the taste i'll say it's good but the price is on the pricier side as well, but for fresh oysters i think it's still worth it, the comparison will be where in other places will be to get fresh oyster
What a cute restaurant! It's a small place located on the corner unit so it's super easy to spot! The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Deliciously wide selection of oysters to pick from and served fresh!! Fresh horse radish as well. Great sauces for you to pick and add to your oyster. Seriously, freshest oysters I've had!
If you're in Chinatown and crave oysters THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO. I've been here a number of times over the last 5 years and haven't been disappointed.
The oysters are fresh and service is genuine. They usually have a handful of different types and can describe them to you.
Fresh shucked in the restaurant. Plated on a bed of ice with grated horseradish. Cocktail sauce, Mignonette sauce, chili water served along side.
They have happy hour!!
Fresh & delicious oysters!!
Can’t compare with other oyster restaurants for this quality and service!
Oyster shucking skill is one of the best I ever seen at the restaurant - clean & not damaging oyster meat.
Highly recommend!
DAMMM!!!! I finally came here and love the happy hour! I got two dozen fresh oysters, fries, and I especially love the deep fried oysters!!! Cool place to chill and have a alcoholic beverage, or a 100!!!
5 . Five ! Five stars ! What a delightful little not so hole in the wall on the wrong side of town place.
On the edge of china town which would seem like the middle of no where, then you walk in… woot woot woot oyster heaven , served up by a duo shucker and server, fried oysters were crispy and yet so juicy and the half shell selection was delightful fresh and came with the expected accoutrements.
For a little hole in the wall Oyster bar on the edge of town. Chinatown. I didn’t want to leave. Fresh beer and an interesting take on the bubbly. Love this place.
Family owned oyster bar . The place is small in chinatoen . The couple has run the business for 10 years , a lovely couple . The oysters are very fresh , will definitely recommend friends here .
Their oysters are always so fresh and plump! Love the $1.50 happy hour deal pre-covid, now post-covid dine-in at $2. Had nanoose bay and pink pearl today. The pink pearls were HUGE - fresh, plump, sweet, and a great deal even outside the daily happy hour price. The staff is knowledgeable and they rotate the daily oysters so you get to try different kinds on different days. Their sides are also yummy, especially yam fries. They pair so well with oysters. My go-to spot for oysters in Vancouver 10/10!
Enjoyed 2 dozen oysters of 4 varieties, all were fresh and expertly shucked. The white wines were amazing, I sampled 3 varieties and all were excellent choices that would please many pallets. For those not into raw oysters, the fried oysters, soy chicken wings and fries were all hot, crispy and well seasoned! Already planning a trip back with girlfriends :)
Friendly and intimate place for tasty and fresh oysters! Happy hour(s) a must. My wife and I tried both raw and fried and were thoroughly impressed. The yam fries also went down well. I really can’t fault this place!
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