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Hawker's Delight
91/100 (1769 ratings)
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"Very, very good food! Reasonable price! Good serving portion. Love coming back to this..."
Catherine Bernabe
"Food was great! Small place to eat and gets filled up fast. Wouldn’t bring any stroller in there. Remember it’s cash only! Luckily i had..."
Joanne Quinn
"This has been one of my favourite restaurants in all of Vancouver for years. Hidden away on Main near 33rd it serves the most amazing, delicious..."
Rice Honeywell
"This quaint little restaurant located on Main St & 25th Ave in beautiful Vancouver 🇨🇦 it was highly recommended by my friend Jinn and he was..."
Fart's Pfotografy
"I've heard sooo many great reviews about this place so I had to stop by. It really was like going to a hawker shop with the interior and exterior..."
Eatmunchlove
"I have not been in probably 20 years yet the mere mention of Hawker's Delight makes my mouth water. In thinking back, this may be where I discovered..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"This is a small shop located on Main Street that specializes in Malyasian food. They are a small casual eatery with a limited number of seating; you..."
Willow Yang
"What can I say. I love this place! Great Malay food at amazing prices! If I lived in the area, I'd probably eat here 3 times a week. Best for take..."
Nifty-N-Thrifty
"Fantastic little restaurant tucked in on the busy street of Main and King Edward. The food is authentic and delicious that can be seen..."
B & E
"I was here for their laksa since it’s raincouver and my go-to comfort food is soupy noodles. I’ve read a lot of good reviews about this place and..."
Eva Wong
"Tasty Malaysian/Singaporean dishes served in a very humble restaurant where you're encouraged to share tables with other patrons...."
Karen
"Hawker's Delight is hidden on Main Street and actually wasn't too far from King Edward Station - about a 10-15 minute walk.  A Saturday afternoon..."
JT
"Cheap but delicious! Very affordable dishes for the masses. They have a really good portion size for the lowest prices! Highly recommended! You will..."
YM_Bape
"Malaysian street food. Cheap and tasty. Always busy. Reminds me of market vendors KL/Jonker. Try the chicken curry, laksa, or kway..."
Zack & Eliza's Food Adventures
"great food for reasonable prices. I really enjoyed the veggie fritters and hainanese chicken rice, as well as the mee goreng and nasi..."
Jaxule Sabrina Nicole
"Prawn noodle soup - I rate it a 4.5Soooo delicious and so much rich prawn flavour. Almost reminds me of the prawn noodle soup in..."
Samantha T
"Tiny and unassuming place with surprisingly good food. Prices are reasonable, lots of dishes are only $8.50, but the downfall is that it is cash..."
Amy Nieh
"Several recommendations from friends for Hawkers Delight. Came here for the laksa and Hainanese Chicken.The chicken was moist, juicy and..."
Jurn
"I had a hankering for Singaporian food and looked this place up. I've been to Singapore a number of times and enjoyed the hawker centre..."
Constantine Kevin
"So I am taking 3 week off in May to travel to South East Asia! I am embarrassed to say this but I am extremely unfamiliar with South East Asian..."
Souffle Rei
"The place is small but crowded. Fortunately, most of the folks were ordering takeouts. You need to find a table yourself, and it is cash only. We..."
Jee Pang
"My guest has never tried laksa before. This would be her first taste and her first time. I was flattered to be the one who would take her for one of..."
Maggi Mei
"Had the Lhaksa which was really cheap and good but oily. Also had a noodle dish which was ok. The prices are unbeatable though. The place is kind of..."
J9
"Like food truck dining but you can jostle for a chair and table and eat it on melamine instead of styrofoam. I usually have the laksa and a roti and..."
Zef
"Cheap and cheerful. This joint serves up some Malaysian/Singaporean favourites. But surprised to find meat in my Laksa but the broth was tasty and..."
Kits-Gord
"We’ve always wanted to try this place out which is known to be a  hidden gem by many food bloggers.  It serves Malaysian style food.  We finally..."
SanFans Delight
"Get your grease on! Sometimes in life you just gotta get some greasy ol' SOUL Food! Went with a friend who used to live in Malaysia...."
Achaiah
"This is a nice place to eat or pick up good hearty meal. My second time with Malaysian food so I can't verify the authenticity of the cuisine. But..."
Mars Mathx
"Not a bad place to go eat if you want something cheap for lunch or dinner. This is a very small ghetto looking restaurant with limited seating, but..."
Julie Chu
"Excellent Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine but nowhere near as good as the now closed Seri Malaysia on Hastings. At Hawker's delight, I suggest the..."
Shane Eaton
"Super. Greasy. Malay. Food. They use the same wok for everything they cook that day. So it's that kind of place. don't expect a nice fancy,..."
Nom.nom.nom.
"He’d been going on about noodles and asked if I’d ever been to Hawker’s Delight which based on the name was hard to tell what they serve. I’d..."
Drunken Noms
"When I heard that my friend wanted to go to a place called “Hawkers Delight” together to grab a bite, I was expecting pub food. In fact, it is an..."
Julie Chu
"Delicious homey Malaysian food. Prices have increased again... Prices range from 6.50 (vegetarian options such as Mee gorang) to 7.50 (like Laksa and..."
DHu
"Hawkers is great for what it is – Flavourful Singaporean food. I would not go into Hawkers to sit down and have a meal because it is not very big..."
Sophia Rizos
"Good Food at Great Prices.. The curry lamb and laksa came in huge portions. I was initially worried about the quality because of the low cost and..."
Toaster
"Love places like this!. Places like this make me feel like I have left Vancouver and am traveling in Asia. I love the attention to food rather than..."
Cheese Me Please
"Malaysian laksa delish. The food and prices are just too good to past up! tried the malaysian laksa noodle, spring roll and gado gado. the peanut..."
Pork_ninjas
"Yummy food but not the healthiest - quite oily and msg. Cheap and good..."
Yho
"Delicious food, fast service, love..."
EatEatEat
"Delicious and very inexpensive!!:))Ordered:Vegetables fritters (good stuff while waiting)fried kwye tiaow(very..."
GieGieBC
"Good prices for good food, somewhat cramped to dine in and they charge extra for take out but overall a great place to get munch next to my..."
Adam Parwez
"Not Bad. Food at cheap prices that will make you full. The food is quite flavourful. I tired the curries and its pretty good. The gado gado was a bit..."
Eatoutvan
"I had the veggie curry rice and the tofu puffs and to sum up my meal and experience at Hawkers, it was absolutely delightful! The value of the meals..."
Golde
"Legit.. Quick, cheap, tasty, authentic Malaysian food. I can't think of a more apt description than..."
Ian Campbell
"A tight fitting little restaurant that was full, even at around 8pm. We ordered the Mee Goreng, Nasi Goreng, and Mee Pok. We requested that the Mee..."
SteamedBao
"Love this place. Great food and great prices. The closest thing in Vancouver to Singaporean hawker food. Laksa is very..."
Yum Yum
"Quick in and out malaysian/singapore food. This is a quick in and out food joint. Almost like a fast food for malaysian/singapore food. Their deep..."
CaptainNemo
"This is a good place for a quick and cheap bite! I hop in once in awhile and it's excellent. Really yummy and flavorful..."
Nikki
"Damn Kaw Shiok!. Flew in to Vancouver, waited in line (yes, there was a queue forming outside the restaurant), TOTALLY WORTH IT.Had the 9c...."
Hungrymalaysian
"Oh, I miss you so.... Can't say enough about this small deelightful, deelicious, used to be in my "hood" regular destination. I just might cry. I..."
SashaF
"A favorite!. Hawker's delight has been a bi-weekly staple for me since I moved to Van 2 years ago. Food is fresh, fast, delicious, service is..."
Rc1111
"Small place but good food!. From the outside, it looks like a western cafe restaurant but it's really a Malaysian/Singapore place where they offer..."
Andy Wong
"Really really like it. Definitely my favourite restaurant, the best malaysian food I ever ate in vancouver,specially for mee goreng, my god, I can..."
Cool Andrew
"Best value in town. I was a regular at hawker's when i lived on main street. this place keep my stomach full during the winter months. now, it's an..."
I_say_yes
"Not classy, just cheap 'n' tasty. The only place I've eaten in Singapore is at the rooftop bar/smoking area they have at the airport a couple times..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Hype Justified. Finally had the opportunity to try this glorified food stand. Wasn't disappointed in the prices but the Mee Siam I ordered was too..."
J Lee
"Who doesn't love street food?. The first time i went here was in the middle of a summer thunderstorm. the pouring rain and humidity combined with the..."
Irene Adler
"Can't beat the price to value for food at Hawker's delight! Hainan chicken was great! most other dishs you'd be paying for starch more than any thing..."
CTL
"Fast, cheap, exotic, and good. Complex curries at rock bottom prices. Good..."
WhoGotTheFunk
"Exotic Taste - Budget Friendly. This lil' neighborhood spot features exotic Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine at bargain prices. But don't expect a fancy..."
Pepchoo
"One of my Vancouver Faves!. Hawker's Delight has been one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver for years. Wayne, and family are responsible for..."
Arroz Con Pollo
"Yum!!. You really get your bang for your buck at this place! Very large portions for prices that are hard to believe!My order is always the..."
Frenchie
"Small family run business, yumm. The restaurant itself is very small and you may not be able to eat in, but the food is great for the price. You can..."
VancouverSavvy
"Hawker's kills!. I've been eating here for years. If you like straight-up, street-style fried food, this is amazing. I've gradually upped the..."
Jason
"Yummy!. Especially yummy when two can dine for under $15 and that's with appetizers!! good selection of food that is delicious and just what it..."
Christine C
"Yum!. The best value for your buck! Huge portions of tasty Malaysian food, all for under $10 (most close to..."
Sarah
"Good Malaysian food is tough for me to find back home so when my Vancouver buddy told me about Hawker’s Delight, I was all over it. Seriously,..."
Jonny
"Originating from Brunei, some where in Malaysia, around South East Asia, (for those unfamiliar with the country); I am always trying to find a..."
Maggi Mei
"Great for a quick, cheap delicious eat...."
Olivia Headpieces
"Prices are more than fair for what is served and food is definitely..."
Peaches
"Hawker’s Delight serves very traditional Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine with very low prices. It is a very valuable, cheap yet very authentic..."
SquareY
"Low prices encourage experimentation with large portions of tasty food acting as the reward. Seemingly swamped by locals, you may want to consider..."
The Lower Crust
"...Hainanese chicken with Rice 8.5/10 The chicken was served warm. It was tender and well flavoured The rice was cooked properly and it had a some of..."
Justamorsel
"Delicious! Prices are great and food is awesome. Felt like I was backpacking again looking at the menu. I ordered the laksa and roti pata, both were..."
Shelby Arcay
"This establishment is unpretentious and needs no recomendations, but do not be disuaded by the store front’s modesty. If you enjoy Malaysian food,..."
Todd Hodgins
"Got Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow and roti canai for take out. They told me it would be a 15 minute wait and it was ready in exactly 15..."
Joyce Chan
"Quite nice, got the Hainanese Chicken Rice and Mee Goreng. The chicken was awesome great texture and flavour. The rice was tasteful as well but..."
Jonathan Lim
"I've always heard great things about this place and finally ordered takeout here. We ordered the fried kuey teow and mee goreng. Hands down the fried..."
W Lyons
"I grew up in Singapore and am SO GLAD I found this. What a gem. Everything was delicious. Particularly recommend getting roti prata and laksa, which..."
Amy Bu
"Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants aren’t too common in Canada so I must try them when they’re nearby. This place is very hole-in-the-wall..."
Harrison Sheremeta
"I visited here with my friends. I ordered Hainan Chicken with rice. I really enjoyed the food and it was very tasty. However, there is very few..."
Peter Lin
Ask For Luigi
91/100 (3629 ratings)
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"This place never disappoint me, great food, good service and the best panna cotta in..."
Claribel Balbes
"A friendly cozy and casual place with excellent pasta! if you want good Italian food in Vancouver , this is where you should..."
Johan Wong
"Admittedly, we are no pasta or Italian food experts. After Googling most of the terms on the menu (and playing the game of ‘is this a cheese,..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"I went to Ask For Luigi a couple of months ago on a cold evening looking for a warm, hearty meal. The restaurant's food was excellent and the..."
Alexis Assadi
"Amazing food if you get a spot in the cozy place. It is a lil annoying the server keeps filling your half glass of water everytime you take a sip of..."
Cai
"I don't usually go out for pasta, so I still haven't tried Ask for Luigi despite how popular it is.  Knew it would be busy so we went there at..."
Nini
"The happy hour drinks and appies are excellent. This is one of my favourite goto restaurants whenI am in the area. The servers are very..."
Valjcampbell01
"Cozy restaurant. Quaint and inviting. Some may find the area sketchy but a few years ago that’s what some people said about Commercial Drive and..."
Merse
"Ask For Luigi is located on North of Chinatown.  It is in a sketchy neighborhood on Alexander Street and Gore Avenue.  It is a pretty small..."
Camera Gourmet
"One of the great places for pasta in town.Do not be fooled by the cramped space and humble decor. The menu features simple genuine..."
B & E
"Ask for Luigi is a cozy restaurant in a sort-of-sketchy neighborhood charging fine dining prices for fine dining food and thankfully, fine dining..."
Simon
"Amazing food! Love it! The service is fantastic! I loved everything we ordered that night. Will definitely go back there ! The clam was amazing..."
Debby Tang
"Cute place. Pastas and appetizers are always outstanding, but it is quite expensive and portions aren't outstanding (not overly small however). There..."
Noah Mar
"Was there for lunch one Saturday and a dinner on Thursday night. Both times it is great. We loved the meatballs and ravioli. Serves was excellent. ..."
Christina Chan
"Finally was able to try this place out after wanting to go for awhile. My first attempt was for dinner and the wait was over an hour. This time I..."
Natalie
"Sitting by the open window on a hot day is quite nice. Lamb Tonarelli was tasty, strong flavours and it coated the spaghetti nicely. The meatballs..."
No Dessert Im Full
"a restaurant that i've been waiting for a long time, came here during a friend visit from overseas, and definitely the food was served is good, not..."
Marv Wang
"○good service/ if you're around the hood when they open, put your name down for a table/ they do not take reservations and they won't put your name..."
Nomnomnom
"Totally deserves the hype and huge waits. Great Italian restaurant with an always changing menu. Food is fully of flavour and not overly heavy like..."
Alan King Bowden
"Nestled into a corner in Alexander Street, Ask For Luigi delivers superbly almost every time. They are known for their amazing hand-made fresh..."
Thefooddood
"When you visit Ask for Luigi located in the heart of downtown eastside, you know you’re in for a special treat. Ask for Luigi a casual Italian..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"It’s no secret that Ask for Luigi is one of the top, casual Italian eateries in Vancouver.  This year, they are ranked in the top 50 of..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"I only come to Vancouver one time per year. I finally got a table without a wait...probably because it's a Tuesday night before tourist season. They..."
Rick Robert
"Having heard the cray lineups for dinner we decided to wake up extra early to avoid such happenings for brunch and got there way before it opened its..."
Pork_ninjas
"Good food, attentive service, great decor for a little Italian restaurant.We started with the meatballs, which were very well made..."
M.Choi
"Ask for Luigi was recommended to me by every man and his mother so naturally I needed to check it out. I went with a friend of mine and we got fairly..."
Steak Me Out
"It's pretty incredible the hype this place has. I was finally able to get a table here without waiting two hours. All the dishes were really tasty..."
DanoRama
"The restaurant told us the wait time was an hour but it was shorter than we expected. It was only a half an hour wait. They would send text messages..."
Kit Yee Y.
"I like their cozy atmosphere, and highly recommend their house-made banana bread. Carbonara and Bolognese are good, but not extraordinary. It's fun..."
Yoonsoo Jennifer Park
"We came to Ask for Luigi for lunch on a February weekend and wound up waiting for quite a long time until we got a free table. I guess that says a..."
Penny And Rusty
"We started with a nice bottle of wine and some good old fashioned meatballs. Man do I love their meat balls. It's a pretty big appy though and I'm..."
Schisari
"Fresh made pastas, more than one ragu on the dinner menu! Every dish is as good as the last. I prefer to go at brunch as I find it less difficult to..."
Naoki_art
"Waited 90 mins for a table in this hip, cozy joint. I really like the app/text service so you know exactly where you are in line to get..."
West Coast Foodie
"The fact that someone can wait up to two hours for a spot in this place just shows how ridiculously good it is. Very small and unassuming, Luigi is a..."
Alexeats
"Atmosphere 1/1It's a small piece of Europe smack in downtown eastside. The walk there is a big sketch for the faint hearted. Otherwise quaint..."
J
"I ordered the (whole wheat) pappardelle with wild boar ragu. Plus parmesan. It was nice, a lot like pulled pork. Very generously meaty and very..."
Katrina Jorna
"Oh my this place was amazing. I really loved the brunch and coffee I had. I think the pasta is freshly made so it's just delicious. Line ups are..."
YVR Foodie
"Wow, hidden Italian gem in Vancouver. Was looking for a good Italian restaurant and ran into Luigi. What a great find it was. The restaurant is quite..."
Shawn
"I had the spaghetti tuna putanesca. Spaghetti was perfectly cooked and the sauce was very flavourful. Perhaps a little too salty but nonetheless..."
Nick Timmon
"A place where you have to line up for their pasta.. It must be good, right? Well it really was great! We came here early morning for brunch and the..."
Shari11
"I wasn't expecting too too much when Ask for Luigi first opened its doors. I thought it was all hype and will die down in a couple of mouths of so...."
Michelle Chan
"The hype did not disappoint! The pasta was fresh and simple. Dressed with fresh ingredients. Our favourite entree out of the four was the Wild Boar..."
Fork.it
"Great food, friendly waitress, small restaurant. Be prepared to wait, and I mean wait in a long line outside. I understand that it's an Italian..."
Soheyl
"Real taste of Italy, right down to the wine in table glasses. Fresh made pasta and delicious panna cotta. Loved the ricotta ravioli so much, I almost..."
Yvee Hopkins
"Have to say more restaurants should be like AFL. Service was attentive but not suffocating. Food was amazing. Haven't had a positive dining..."
Jessica Leung
"My favorite Italian place in town. I grew up in Argentina, where my babysitter was our italian neighbour. It wasnt up until I moved to Canada that I..."
Cecilia
"Not much else can be said that hasn't already about Ask for Luigi. They continue to make deliciously fresh house made pastas in all forms with..."
RICKCHUNG.COM
"If Ask for Luigi was in my neighbourhood, I would be a regular. My pants would also go up in size. There was not a plate that I saw with a trace of..."
Leslie Rossi
"Freshly made pasta, simple menu, simple drinks, plain or fizzy water. Life does not get better than this. Cheese Polenta, gooey and crispy with a..."
Pchips
"Easily, the best meal I've ever eaten. Cozy quarters and a long wait, but totally worth it. Incredible pasta, mouth watering dessert, and a great..."
Natalie B
"The ragu was very flavourful and much to my enjoyment, the meaty flavour really came out and accompanied the pasta well. Their pasta is definitely a..."
Justamorsel
"We came for a dinner on Sunday, just after opening and needed to wait for an hour. The wait list is managed efficiently and conveniently as they text..."
Jelly Cat
"Ah never disappointed here. It's a favourite for pastas that you can tell there was care and attention put into. It's good to come here early to make..."
Jenny
"Awesome place to eat with your family. They open right on time, not even one minute early or late. I came early, and there were already..."
Kukukukuma
"Third visit, and never disappointed.. I've been to Ask for Luigi three times now and it's quickly becoming a favourite. We recently did a weekend..."
Giordana V
"This place has seriously delicious food!!! Try the poached eggs on eggplant wrapped ricotta, it's a very tasty dish. I loved the unpretentious..."
Sally Smythe
"If you are Italian food lover, highly recommend you to "Ask for Luigi"!     Ask For Luigi, a little Italian joint at the corner of Alexander..."
Eat With Sida
"Hot damn everything was delicious. Spritz and mimosa cocktails to start, refreshing, not too sweet. House-made bread with jam, ricotta stuffed..."
Syd
"I had the waffles when I went here for brunch and HELLO!! Heaven in my mouth (I'm a big sweet breakfast person)! My fiancé had a pasta dish and that..."
Candice Wingerter
"I absolutely love this place! Amazing Italian food in a warm and cozy setting. One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Van. Highly recommend it!..."
Christina Pearce
"Yum!. Outstanding service. Intimate room. Great food. I've been waiting for an Italian family style restaurant in Vancouver for ages and they really..."
Berrygood
"Yep. Excellent house-made pasta, fantastic appetizers (Brussels sprouts salad & roasted cauliflower in particular) and stellar dessert. Service is..."
Food Dude
"Outstanding food, service and overall value. I've been countless times and always seem more satisfied then the last. The hand made pasta is probably..."
Dave Kichler
"Cozy little gem. Great service from some wonderful people. It's nothing fancy -- just a humble little place for a decent meal. My wife and I enjoyed..."
Jordan
"Great food and friendly service.. The location is tiny but it adds to the intimate ambiance of the restaurant. We ordered the Bison Carpaccio, which..."
Kim Vo
"Best service i have had in Vancouver... and the foods not bad either!. The menu at Luigis is quite condensed, but that doesn't matter because every..."
Kenny
"Amazing!!!. I have been saying that Vancouver doesn't have a good Italian restaurant...until I went to Ask for Luigi. The food was so delicious. To..."
NomNom
"Great restaurant. The food and service is excellent. Only complaints I have are the long waits and the cramped..."
Mister Y
"3..2..1.... Just go. Best pasta in the..."
TheFoodHound
"Had duck ragu w pappardelle, beef carpaccio, prune pannacotta. The pasta is handmade, had delicate bite. Carpaccio was lacking in beef, but tasty..."
Dreambamboo
"Dine Out 2014. Out of the way to get here, but really worth it. A new..."
Emily Chan
"Wish I could give this place a 4.5 star instead of the 4. That's honestly what I thought it deserved. It's a nice and cosy restaurant. Our server..."
Aman Singh
"Amazing food! Very delicious and filling! ❤️ The service was incredible. Our waitress was extremely polite and on top of it! I personally..."
Hossein Farahmand
"Absolutely fabulous authentic Italian meal in this quaint little restaurant. Definitely lives up to all of its hype. The staff was super friendly and..."
DR. ALVIN TUNG
"Good but not mind blowing! They asked us if we wanted bread and went on to charge us for it without informing us about it. The pasta was good but..."
Dhwani Babla
"Small quant Italian place with excellent service and amazing food. Really cannot go wrong with anything you get. We had the meatballs, one of the..."
Jakob Sante
"Love this spot ! Super cosy (I would say roughly 40 seats in the whole place). So far it is the best Italian food I’ve had in the city. Excellent..."
John Graham
"Beautiful place to go out for brunch or lunch! Great experience except that pastas were way too salty for our party so we had to leave half of the..."
Beth
"Probably one of the best Italian restaurants we've ever eaten at. This small unassuming restaurant had a very home family vibe to it. Everyone..."
Lily McGraw
Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro
91/100 (240 ratings)
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Pho
"super friendly wait staff, cute shop, lots of great gifts and nice wine selection, and then there was the food.......WOW, delicious! I had the..."
Leah Baker Freeman
"We had lunch at Southern Plenty on Saturday and it was great! Chris and the kids had deli sandwiches and I had a salad. My daughter wasn’t even..."
Brandy DeGraw
"We had a bridal tea party here today. The upstairs loft, decor, food, tea, and service were all amazing. I highly recommend Southern Plenty for any..."
Susan Stevens Throckmorton
"Their Almond croissant French toast was great. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes French toast. Plus the staff were super friendly and..."
Lisa Partin
"Came in from Roanoke for a friends wedding, had brunch at this cute little place. Very refreshing to have a spot like this in my hometown. Food was..."
Lindsey Michelle
"Perfect place for a nice cup of coffee, awesome sandwich or bottle of wine. Has something for..."
Ben Smith
"Great choices on the menu, bake good to take or eat there. And a good beer and home style jams, pickled things, and such too. I bought many items to..."
Janet Luff
"Such a refreshing and unique place! The food was excellent and the staff very pleasant. I can't wait until The whole shop is complete. I WILL be..."
Carolyn C Dalton
"I had a salted caramel cappuccino and lemon curd tart with blueberries. Both were excellent. The server was pleasant and helpful and the shop was SO..."
Talia Reyes Clusman
"The shop is so fun and quirky, not to mention the food is delicious! It was like a little wonderland of..."
Lisa Rene Gillam
"South Boston has a gem and this is it! One of my new favorite places to go for fresh and delicious food...."
LeAnn Loyd Creasy
"A very unique place great food!Very charming luv the..."
Ann McCoy
"I had the Tomato Pie and it was terrific. The tomatoes tasted like they were fresh from the garden. Carrot cake to go was delicious and a huge..."
Jeannie Hall
"When you go, you absolutely have to get a Black Raspberry milkshake! Made from Homestead Creamery ice cream. It's the best. If ice cream isn't your..."
Venus Cochran
"Food is so fresh and good. Atmosphere is excellent. You have to visit to appreciate this..."
Betty Wilborn
"My first time at Southern Plenty and I plan on going back in the future. The chicken club sandwich and beets with goat cheese was delicious...."
Barbara LaMotte
"Love the food! Love the staff! Great place! They also have cute home decor. I love my mermaid kitchen..."
Becky Cassada
"nice place to grab a quick bite. their vermicelli and bahn mi (sub) dishes are above average. they do not have a washroom, so be aware of that when..."
Jamie L
"Pho used to be one of the best in town, this last two times the soup has been very oily, meat portion are nice though. Flavour of the soup is ok. Not..."
EMMANUEL OSORIO
"friendly staff. friday around two. got seated right away. 10 table seats and 7 counter seats. small restaurant. ordered the lemon grass chicken on..."
Alf Red
"#28 Hu tieu chua cay do bien. Super tasty. Came with two fish fillets and two decent sized prawns as well as the usual fish balls. $11.55 ex tip with..."
fabs
"Pho Tai was delicious but bun thit nong was just above average as the grilled pork was a little too..."
Lee Nguyen
"seriously, the best viet restaurant in vancity. Wanna try everything in..."
Jenny Baek
"Wow! Five of us are her had two orders of #19 beef soup, hot wings, shrimp salad roll, pork and rice need and noodles. All of it was just delicious..."
Brent Clancy
Phnom Penh Restaurant
90/100 (5073 ratings)
Restaurants
Cambodian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Cambodian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Noodle
Chicken Wings
Shrimp
Frog Legs
Beef
Fish
Fried rice
Dumplings
Pork
Salad
Wings
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Curry
Prawns
Hot Pot
Sit down
Asian
Vietnamese
Cambodian
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent if you’re not looking for a fancy place, yet your focus is awesome food at a reasonable price. The Butter Beef and the Chicken Wings were..."
Fooder
"Holy. Mother. Of God. This place is a must if you're in Vancouver and are adventurous and like strong flavours. Southeast Asian food at it's best...."
Jen
"It's a bit overhyped. Waited about 40min-1hr for seating. Chicken wings were delicious and the best part of this place. Tried Marinated butter beef...."
Jentaro
"I really enjoy Phnom Penh, but the long waits deter me from coming more often.At 4pm, we took one of the last tables and I remember people..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"Amazing quality of hospitality and highly recommend the scrumptious beef balls noodle soup and the hot and sour soup with fish was comforting and..."
Mehma Saluja
"Go for the chicken wings, butter beef and beef luc lac...the perfect trio! Line ups are usually quite long and they don't take reservations for..."
Megan
"We’ve been to this restaurant for twice so far, both on weekend. That means we had been waiting for two hours last time for Saturday dinner. The..."
Jacklyn Jiang
"This is definitely a hot spot in Vancouver. We went around 630pm and got in around an hour and a half later. Butter beef was definitely popular and..."
AnnahcFoodie
"Yeah. The wings are so good. Stopped by in the afternoon to beat the crowds and for a quick snack. Pass on the spring rolls....stick to the wings...."
Y2eats
"I personally think that this is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's family owned, it's..."
R.J
"Never fails to satisfy my craving. Always butter beef and their chicken wings. Our favourite go to. It’s always pack here. We went on a weekday at..."
Pal J
"There's a reason why Anthony Bourdain loves this place and why the ratings are so high! BELIEVE the hype yall - there is absolutely NO other..."
Bitesizedfoodie
"Best restaurant in Vancouver!!! If you love tasty asian food this is definitely the place to go. You will have to wait about 30-60 mins to be seated..."
R L C
"This place deserves all of its praises and awards. Food was delicious! ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE BUTTER BEEF! Would definitely eat here every week if I..."
Janny Nguyen
"[4.5/5] We didn't miss any of the signature dishes here today. The fried chicken wings, the marinated butter beef, the beef Luc Lac, the hot & sour..."
Picky Diner
"food was delicious, and had some of the best chicken wings ever. the butter beef was also amazing, it just melts in your mouth. waiters were also..."
Kathy
"Have to try: Fried chicken wings, Butter Beef, Beef Luc Lac with egg and fried oyster omeletteSkip the line If you have a party of 8 or..."
Chinatownfood
"Definitely need to try the Bo Luc Lac, Butter Beef, and Fried Chicken! Super delicious! I also enjoyed the 9 Layered Cake and the Black Rice Coconut..."
Christy
"heard about this hidden gem all the way from edmonton and its a must try! ordered two orders of the marinated butter beef and chicken wings...."
Ms Phoodie
"This restaurant is very popular and has an almost perpetual lineup, no matter what time you go. They served an extensive menu that features..."
B & E
"Meal: Filet beef luc lac with egg, Chicken wings large, BBQ lemongrass chicken with shredded pork and ham, butter beef. . Service:  Not bad,..."
Birry Ram
"Super B amazing!! Can't wait to go back for more. My friend bought take out from here for us and it’s always their number one stop when they’re..."
Stephy Keung
"Great experience every time. The wings are probably the most popular item on the menu and they are certainly a must. Hands down some of the best..."
Vanfoodiebuzz
"Phnom Penh Restaurant is located on E Georgia St. , which is nearby the Chinatown area Vancouver. It has many excellent reviews from customers..."
BeDelicious
"Their chicken wings and butter beef are my all time favourite. There is almost always a wait to get in, but it is worth it. The service isn't..."
Scrum Diddly Umptious
"I crave food in this place often! Butter beef is super tender and the wings! Those wings! Both best served with steaming hot rice. Super busy during..."
Merse
"When we got here around 7 PM on a Sunday night, there was surprisingly no one waiting outside. Probably because it was really cold with snow on the..."
F
"At first, i didn't expect much about this restaurant. But then when i came in, the line was very long and there were a lot of customers inside. We..."
Kezia Elsty
"food was so yummy!! but all the dishes seem dirty a bit ...:( BUT!! I loved the food. haha.I might go again to try other dishes. and see how I..."
Diane
"• pay street parking• no reservations, first come, first serve only• this place is soooo busy day, evening and night, come early and..."
KOOkiecream
"Phnom Penh has long been on my to-eat list as recommended by many people in Vancouver.  I finally got a chance to visit on a Friday afternoon around..."
JT
"I've been here a few times over the last few years and there's never been a time where I haven't had to wait. This time wasn't bad at all. We waited..."
Natalie
"I know the line up is a pain but they try to accommodate you to the most possible way. If u have the most whitest friend and never had anything..."
YM_Bape
"This place is know for a wait to get in, and I get it it. This place is great. We tried the com bo luc lac, which was a great intro to Phom Penh. ..."
Rich H
"March 15, 2017 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · I don’t know why it took me so long to visit this place, but I have to say my built up excitement..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"First things first, don't expect good service here. It's a typical asian restaurant that is fast paced and chaotic during rush hours. Wait times can..."
Jane Chang
"The service here is super fast and good. Everyone is nice and quite speedy. We had a estimated 30 min wait but it only took about 15. We also shared..."
Angel Liu
"We're obviously all addicted to the same 3 dishes : chicken wings, butter beef , and bo luc lac with egg (sub the plain rice for fried rice,- trust..."
Girllovesfood
"It was totally packed at 12pm on Saturday. Ordered the popular garlic chicken wings and shrimp salad rolls. The chicken wings are well worth a try...."
Xin
"Great place to eat! Delicious wings!!Only suggestion would be to create a better system for the waiting list.. it can get a bit hectic..."
Cynthia Glowacka
"○ok service○known for their chicken wings (must be the MSG that makes it so addicting)/ other dishes were ok (Vietnamese coffee..."
Nomnomnom
"I always enjoy coming here. Not for their service or ridiculous line ups, but strictly for their food!!! their chicken wings.. YUM. hot and sour soup..."
Donald McDougall
"Chicken wings were AMAZING. The portion was huge. I really like the butter beef too! Ordered the butter garlic frog legs too, it has the same sauce..."
Inez Karina Tanu
"Phnom Penh is located at Chinatown on George Street. A restaurant has line up all the time. It is well famous to any Vancouver Food Bloggers, and..."
Camera Gourmet
"There’s a reason why the lines are always out the door, and a brag wall situated in front of the doorway. From awards dating from 2009, known for..."
Ah
"This place is known for their Butter Beef, Beef Luc Lac and Fried Chicken wings and much more. You really have to go here and try it for..."
It's Me Chuck
"Way before the food blogging craze, I first heard of Phnom Penh from a friend. To date, Phnom Penh is probably one of the most-talked about..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"I loved their chicken wings so much when I first tried them so I decided to come back once more. However, when I came back, I felt like it's not the..."
Mejp396
"One of my favorite restaurants to eat at in vancouver. The proportion sizes are smaller than some of the other vietnamese places I've been to, but..."
Timwongster
"I have been to Vancouver for so long, but it was my first time to try this Vietnamese and Cambodian restaurant. Everybody said that it was good and..."
Kit Yee Y.
"This place didn't really live up to the hype the first time I went a few years ago. Since then I haven't gone back. I decided to give it another..."
MethodSTYLES
"ahhhh ... what can i say about this place that hasn't already been said?the place to go when you crave ...chicken wingsraw butter..."
Lostnomnom
"She told me go for the crispy garlic wings and stay for the butter beef – and that’s exactly what I did. I went with some family I have in..."
Steak Me Out
"Good portions, above average service and everything had a very distinct, colorful taste. Will definitely be back again in the future! I recommend the..."
Rmichel
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver! The wings! Butter beef, squid are all addicting. My friends and I come here often, and we know..."
ForTheLoveofFood
"I literally love this restaurant so much. If you've never been there and you're reading this, you better go tomorrow! You must get their Beef Luc Lac..."
Kimboslice
"Always love this place. But never never would go back to dine in. Always order take out instead due to the constant line up. Even friends from Asia..."
Gloria Chui
"If you haven't eaten here, stop reading and go now (but expect to wait because it's always packed)! Chicken wings, butter beef, dry..."
Jelizatin Eats
"Best Chicken Wings on the planet!! My first stop every time I come home for a visit!! I really don't need to say anything because everyone who eats..."
BriGuy28ca Food Reviews
"This place is so good! Go here not indochine (the sister restaurant) PP had better value and it's better too. But remember to reserve a table in..."
Matthew Tran
"Been here before and only just found it again. Huge bowls of soup for not many dollars, and amazing flavors. Can recommend the Phnom Penh stew with..."
Murg Wurgle
"What is there to say that hasn't already been said? Nothing. The chicken wings, squid, frogs legs are as tasty and addictive as people say. The dry..."
Naoki_art
"Go-to orders: chicken wings, butter beef, lac luc beef, fried rice with Chinese sausage (among other things).Every time I go to Phnom Penh,..."
Dempsey Charles Watson
"What better way to close out the year than enjoy a meal at Phnom Penh?This restaurant is so popular that it’s always busy. Knowing that,..."
Penny And Rusty
"What can I say that hasn't been said. Yes - try the chicken wings. If you don't eat beef or pork, 1/2 the menu is off limits. Still lots of choice..."
Asquared
"Pros: Dry noodles, chicken wings, frog legs, butter beef are all amazing. Nothing like this in the city.Cons:..."
Jindsay Johan
"This little hole in the wall restaurant from the outside doesn't look like anything special, on the inside is always packed, usually with a wait...."
Kelly Yee
"Phnom Penh is one of those restaurants that you must try in Vancouver.  From the exterior, it doesn’t seem super inviting and there isn’t too..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Phnom Penh is a Vancouver staple and if you haven’t been here, you’re missing out on some amazing Vietnamese/Cambodian dishes. It’s crazy busy..."
Foodology.ca
"Phnom Penh is a Vancouver staple and if you haven't been here, you're missing out on some amazing Vietnamese/Cambodian dishes. It's crazy busy..."
Foodology.ca
"Atmosphere 0.5/1It's a busy busy restaurant. Tons of people, huge line up. Sometimes you might just have to share a large table with other..."
J
"We arrived at around 4:30 on a weekday, so were seated immediately. We definitely recommend avoiding peak hours if you want to dine in, as there was..."
Pauleena Ling
"Phnom Penh, the good ol Chinatown classic. I was debating whether or not to even bother with this post because I know it's been covered a..."
The Tila Diaries
"1: Be prepared to wait2: Be prepared for some awesomeness.3: While everyone raves about the Chicken Wings, the Frogs Legs, and..."
Marty
"Let me just rave about Phom Penh. Even the name has the word “nom” in it. Enough said. The magic in Phom Penh lie in their butter beef and..."
Alpaca Lunch
"My friends raved about Phnom Penh and couldn't believe that I have never gone in my previous visits. They said the wait is incredibly long and unless..."
YYCFoodie
"Went to this restaurant on a Sunday night, very busy 45 min waiting time, for a table of 4, service was generally good for a busy place, I ordered..."
RaymonDo
"Phnom Penh, a super popular Vietnamese/Cambodian cuisine restaurant on East Georgia Street in Chinatown.  Phnom Penh is one of the smoking HOT and..."
Eat With Sida
"Loses a star for a lack of online reservation system but that's too much expectations here lol. The signature dishes are the wings and..."
EatingIsMyJob
"Everything is to die for! Always have a wait at any time of the day proves that it's a popular joint. The butter beef and chicken wings definitely..."
Theresa
"Chicken wings!!! Butter beef!!! Papaya salad!!! Bo luc lac!!! Oh my gosh so yummy in my tummy. Everything was so good, I can see why everyone has..."
Kimmysomefood
"Food: 4/5      Service: 3.5/5      Atmosphere: 3.5/5      Price: Avg.$20/personReturn: Once in awhile      Must try item(s): Chicken..."
ColoursOnWhite
"Exquisite! Everything I’ve had here so far has been excellent and I am eager to eventually try everything on the menu. If you love Asian food and..."
Yuri Yamaguchi
"A completely satisfying meal and the long queue outside the restaurant is proof of how famous and popular they are. The place is bustling with..."
Rohan Roy
"Went on a Wednesday at 5 PM - had a 15 min wait MAX; the line was definitely longer as it approached dinner time. Never had a more efficient service..."
Ashton Mathias
"So yummy! We (3 people) ordered large chicken wings, rice noodle soup, butter beef, and BBQ lemongrass chicken on rice. Portions weren’t too big..."
Julia Chung
"Always amazing food at Phnom Penh! The chicken wings are to die for, it's a MUST when you come here to eat. I usually get a large order of wings for..."
Ronald Retandy
"I really liked the place! Visited on Sunday at lunchtime. The wait was shorter than expected. They have a good system with callback so that you can..."
Alex Makhanko
"Absolutely delicious food. Our absolute favorite were the Chicken Wings (we liked it without the lemon pepper sauce... Good thing they put that on..."
Peter Chung
"To say Phnom Penh is a staple in the Vancouver restaurant scene is an understatement. Always popular and always pleasing for a reason... The food is..."
Penny Rusty Sophie
Kingyo
90/100 (4789 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Cod
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Salad
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Hot Pot
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Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Octopus
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Tempura
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Calamares
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Tataki
Salmon
Pork
Ramen
Fish Soup
Udon
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"You can taste best flavours here, they have wide variety of sushi. Staffs is very quick and effective. It has a cool vibe and their interior is also..."
Darren Huston
"Flavourful food cooked with fresh ingredientes. Quick and effective service provided by a friendly staff.Highly recommend the udon august..."
Diogo Teixeira
"This restaurant is very popular so don't forget to make a reservation. It has a hip/cool vibe, It has a really nice and interesting interior. I..."
Prateek Gupta
"Outstanding service, great ambiance, dishes are authentic, delicious and good variety of menu.The limited deluxe bento box is a..."
B & E
"Kingyo Izakaya is a located on Denman St., one of the busiest street downtown Vancouver. It’s also one of the top Japanese Restaurant in Vancouver...."
BeDelicious
"Location: L871 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC Meal:  Deep fried calamari, deep fried chicken karagae, and New generation ginger ale...."
Birry Ram
"Regular love this place! Always tasty food services always friendly one of my favourite places to come and go to. Thank you for the best food service..."
Lulu Arnolan
"Great service and excellent food (quality and taste). They're always quick and polite. The food is also reasonable in price and very authentic Nagoya..."
Noah Mar
"Came here for a weekday lunch around 12. It wasn’t crowded at all, although it started getting fairly busy after about half an hour. My friend and..."
F
"One-liner: No complaints whatsoever about this premier Japanese Izakaya experience if you avoid the cauliflower karaage Highlight: Pressed..."
Nosh And Nibble
"The one-grilled kobe beef ($24) was neat. You seared the marinated beef on the stone to lightly grill it. The beef was very tender and..."
Hitting The Sauce
"Finally, a 5 star Japanese restaurant that is not pompus and extremely noisy. We did not have a reservation and were admitted to the sushi bar. We..."
Pauline Vancouver
"Sushi and sashimi quality are some of the best around downtown and the west end. Great fusion balanced with authentic modern Japanese. It's also got..."
Naoki_art
"It doesn't matter what you order here because everything on the menu is delicious. This is no doubt one of my favourite restaurants for the past..."
Karen
"One of THE best restaurants I've ever had for Japanese food, the atmosphere is great too with great uni sashimi :)Their mocha desserts are the..."
Sourcer Deathly Mercy
"Came for dinner. I liked most dishes - overall they were well balanced. With few exceptions, I did not find the food to be overly salty, like much of..."
Goro
"After many visits I can say that consistency is pretty good. Food is always flavorful, service is good considering how busy it gets. Definitely best..."
Zack & Eliza's Food Adventures
"When it comes to top Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Kingyo Izakaya on Denman is undoubtedly one of them.  This year, Vancouver Magazine named..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Really love the food here; though the vegetarian selection is limited, the options are really tasty; the tomato kimchi was super fresh and had the..."
Amanda Pang
"I love the atmosphere of this restaurant, kinda romantic. The food is realllly good. I love how the present their food its so classy. I had a date..."
Nasi Z Fard
"This is one of my favourite places to come for lunch. I love their Grilled Daily 2 Kinds Fish Combo ($15.80). It is my go to dish everytime I go..."
Ceci
"This place doesn't disappoint. Love the Kakuni Bibimbap here. It's more flavorful than sister restaurant Suika's. The cocktail "Kingyo" is very..."
Jentaro
"Mind blowing. Easily entered my top 3 restaurant in Vancouver. Service, atmosphere, and food was exceptional. Literally every bite was an explosion..."
DanoRama
"Went for a workday lunch and found this place packed at 12noon. Ordered the duck breast soba and did not realized it comes with a veggie tempura,..."
Nuinui The Cat
"... First up, salmon carpaccio.  Fresh, nicely textured Sockeye salmon, with fried garlic chips and crunchy sprouts; similar to sister restaurant..."
Doofniks
"This is a must visit in Vancouver. It is a foodie Disneyland. Decor is tasteful and modern without giving a perception of cold and sterile. The..."
Erik Carleberg
"It's not a "must go" restaurant. It's a pretty good place for casual dining. Very busy so you need to be patient. The monthly special that I ordered..."
P,T&M
"If you ever want to sample what Kingyo has to offer in terms of izakaya, you should definitely opt for their Deluxe Bento Box. The restaurant is only..."
Pork_ninjas
"Their "famous invincible and undefeted tantan noodle" ($9.80 for a big bowl) was still good, and this time I got to try other stuff as well. Overall..."
Simon
"Kingyo Izakaya, the same restaurant group as Suika and Rajio, is one of my favourite fusion-Izakaya next to Guu. With the same quirky name styles as..."
MS.CHUBBS
"Kingyo Izakaya 金魚居酒屋 (一吃必定愛上的日式套餐)地址:871 Denman St., Vancouver, BC電話:(604)..."
Sunny Wong
"Kingyo Izakaya creates a strong standard to base all Japanese cuisine on. A beautiful restaurant is paired with traditional cuisine that is..."
William Tong Li
"Four dishes between the two of us, and we couldn’t have made better choices in the amount of variety of dishes we ordered. Every single dish was..."
Nikeheart
"This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life.  I went as a group of three and there was a big wait.  We almost went somewhere..."
Tyler P.
"Came here on two separate occasions, so I'll give them their own respective reviews!First time, we came half an hour early (coming from..."
Tania
"Kingyo means goldfish, and the little restaurant that feels like an old tavern in a period kung fu movie is heavily branded with goldfish images...."
Simon
"First time at this traditional izakaya, amazing authentic Japanese cuisine with a variety of items. The ebi mayo and Dan Dan noodles were quite..."
J.Chews
"These are their business cards. My sister found the top one scary. I found it rather original. Faces with goldfish! It could be a new series of..."
Zuuchini
"First time at this place but came with a friend who is a regular. Ordered the Negitoro Avocado Bowl. I loved it. So delicious and unique. And..."
Littleherc
"Hands down the best japanese izakanya in town. Everything on the menu is amazing! I prefer this place over guu, hapa and suika hands down. In..."
Benzypooh
"We were the first guests at lunch hour and managed to take advantage of their super deluxe bento box. Oh my, it's supreme happiness in my mouth! Ten..."
Nijjy Potikanon
"Rock’n Kobe @ Kingyo Izakaya - The hot stone makes the dish interesting, but the fun makes it easy to overcook the beef. Despite some being..."
Cindy Lai
"Why I love this place: The assorted bento box is amazing!! If you can get your hands on it, you're super lucky! Would I come back: Yes, any..."
@annanguyen_
"Wonderful friendly exiting delicious! We were so pleasantly surprised by this teeny tiny gastronomic pleasure house! The service excellent, the food..."
Hopelessly Hungry
"Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. The typical izakaya treatment, lots of announcements and shouting. We couldn't get a reservation since they..."
Dave
"Always great to come here right at 11:30am when they open to get their set lunch. Although it looks like the portions are all small... dont be..."
Jenny
"Great place for date night. I never pick anything off the menu. Instead I always ask for the chefs recommendations or they fix me up with off menu..."
Vancity Food Guy
"I only managed to get the lunch set by literally placing my order at the door. As I sat down and waited for my food, I noticed that all of the staff,..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"My girl friends Jenny and Justine often rave about their weekend brunch visits at Kingyo. This is how much they love it – they are on a first name..."
Picky Diner
"Omg delicous. Food is consistently amazing. Service is great. Love this..."
Joel Dyck
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Great ambiance. The tuna is exceptional. As is the Kobe beef. The restaurant is always busy. But..."
MariConnors
"This place gets very busy - make a reservation. I love Japanese food, so I love trying them out. I went to this izakaya and it didn't disappoint! We..."
Jules S.
"One of my fav Izakaya place. Very good food with a good variety of choices, I have been there like ten times and I haven't got disappointed at all...."
Skygirl_0708
"One of the Best!. With so many places trying to cash in on the Izakaya craze, it's good to see that there are places like this that are the genuine..."
Laughingman
"Authentic Japanese Tapas & Bar Food. It seriously doesn't get any better than this. I love Japanese food and I usually order Japanese food at least..."
Gabriel C.
"WOW. Enough Said! You can not go wrong with anything..."
Matt Dickhut
"Beautiful food, quick service, good atmosphere and value for money. Couldn't ask for much more! I'd recommend booking a table..."
Howler
"Highly recommend. Best overall food experience I encountered in Vancouver. I heart you..."
Mr. James Beard Is Jealous
"FAVVV. You HAVE to get the King Bento Box at least once. No regrets in life! It's officially my new favourite japanese restaurant..."
Sammisamantha
"Yummy~. My friends and I were left waiting for a server to show us to the table for a good 20 minutes but it was understandable since we went there..."
Mayukohara
"Its an acquired taste. Finally made it in here, and its about time honestlyThe interior is beautiful, it has a very cozy feeling with the..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Delish. Yummy yummy!! Ebi mayo was my favorite here! Other things are interesting..."
Mungbean
"Went for lunch today. The food is the best I have tasted outside of Japan!!!! Must..."
AT
"Can't... stop... eating... so... good.... Service was good. Fast and polite.Room was cramped, The table was cool, it was an old..."
BananaRocket
"Wonderful service! I accidentally got a splinter in my hand from my chopstick, and our sweet waitress patiently helped me remove it from my hand! So..."
Rascal
"So much to eat! Homemade ginger ale is..."
EatEatEat
"Kingyo is owned by real Japanese. They have good quality Japanese food. I can say this is my favorite Japanese place in Vancouver. They have best..."
Uri Cho
"Wow. This is the most Epic sushi restaurant I have ever been to. I feel like I'm in a movie and I have gone back in time to an asian country! Their..."
Nick
"Always a delight!. Its always a delight coming here for a nice meal. I usually come here after work with a couple of buddies of mine with some..."
Ashley Campbell
"Great Fusion and Place to Hang Out!. This is Vancouver Downtown Sushi at it's best. I love their grilled beef tounge on hot stone! Brilliant idea..."
Olivia
"Great Izakaya.. Came here because of a Vaneats special, but that didn't stop us from ordering a bunch of other food to try. The service was great,..."
Saeryn Correll
"So good. This is on my list to bring out-of-town guests to... I love the dark, heavy wood furniture and the menu has the power to blow minds..."
Pretend Chef
"Fantastic. Amazing amazing amazing!! You get worth spending money.If it was in N.Y. or Tokyo, would be great.Is chef..."
Carrie
"Made me cry. Why? Because I live in Calgary where sushi is in its infancy (say Vancouver 25 years ago). This restaurant is sublime. Fabulous food,..."
Fat Cat
"If you are lucky enough to get one of the deluxe bento lunches (only 10 made each day) you will be very happy. This is one of the hilights of the..."
Alley
"Uber good food and service. Last evening a fellow female foodie and I enjoyed superb dishes from the chefs of Kingyo. The salmon and tuna sushi were..."
Abattoir
"Earns its reputation for best Izakaya in Vancouver!. VanMag has deemed it the best Izakaya in Vancouver and it's well worth the hype! Very fresh..."
Boourns
"Great Food, Great Atmosphere. The sashimi is super fresh and other items are also delicious. Services were pretty good considering it was a Friday..."
1507
"Authentic Japanese Food. Had lunch here ~ good food, good service ~ Japanese servers & lots of Japanese customers ~ good..."
Lraep
"Izakaya!,,,. Come on a Sunday for lunch (there's hardy anybody) and the service is superb (heard it's been spotty sometimes for dinner). Loved the..."
Steamrollersam
"One of my favorites.. This place, besides having some outstanding food, boasts the most amazing service of pretty much any restaurant i've ever..."
Evan Thomas
"Incredibly flauvourfull and exotic,the bottom line magnificent. Each meal is Each meal is unique and features it own little surprise. When talking..."
Sytx
"Awesome!. Went to KIngyo the other night, been there a few times and nothing has changed, except the specials. The food was awesome, nice..."
Halei
Meet In Gastown
90/100 (4493 ratings)
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Burger
Sit down
Canadian
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"As a vegan newbie(almost 7 months in) this was my first full on vegan restaurant experience and let me just say, that I loved not having to adjust a..."
Rose Young
"This place is SO amazing. The design and location are absolutely beautiful and the food is incredible. The menu has a ton of variety and everything I..."
Zara Nico Louise
"Friendly staff, menu can be modified to accommodate gluten free options etc. Would recommend to family and friends. Loved..."
David Smith
"The best burger I’ve ever had. Period. I ame in on a Thursday night and it was jumping. MeeT has a great vibe, awesome staff, and the food... Damn...."
Tony Baller
"I live in Victoria so unfortunately I can't eat at Meet every weekend... I would if I could! The food is incredible every time I go, and the variety..."
Harriet Reesor
"Awesome! I paid this place a visit today and loved everyhing about it. Nice staff, delicious dishes and a great atmosphere. Can't wait to return!..."
Michaela Gina
"Not a vegan but love to have a meatless meal at least once a week. I’ve been to all of the locations. Love the food! You gotta try it if..."
Carol Ng
"Super delishious vegan food I love that you can have dessert! We had the mac and cheese spinach and artichoke..."
Jen LeeAnn Stapleton
"Excellent waitress . Amanda is her name. The stout was too good! The food was equally good. I am from USA but if and when I get back I will surely..."
Ishwar Jagasia
"Best meal of our entire trip!!! Food was incredible and the atmosphere was cool. Thanks Meet..."
Donna Canzano Stucker
"This place is 100% vegan and I didn’t know that before visiting. But since I was already there, decided to try and dine in. Noticed the diversity..."
Nidhi Gupta
"Great service and very delicious food! So many options it was hard to choose. We had the Sweet Chili Cauliflower. For my main, I ended up going with..."
Carla Evans
"Seldom have I eaten such an amazing burger! It is delicious. And the fries are tasty aswell. It's just perfect. And the staff is extremely friendly...."
Jana Rohner
"The food was really amazing! The place was great! Taking one star off because we had to wait a lot for the food. After the celiac disease, this was..."
Nav I
"Delicious food and great service! Definitely recommend checking this spot out. I had the Butter Chikken and the lemon tart and both were amazing! My..."
Chelsea Vancouver
"Their butter chikken was pretty good, but I didn’t really like the salad come with it. Mine friend got burger with fries and she enjoyed it. The..."
Emma D.
"Everything vegan, everything (we've tried) stunningly tasty! I recommend the sweet chili cauliflower as a starter, but you can't make a mistake..."
Mirco L
"I was a little sad that they were out of fresh juice and smoked “ham” and we waited over an hour for our food, BUT it was worth the wait and..."
Brad MacDonald
Rhinofish Noodle Bar
89/100 (343 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Taiwanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
"Enjoyed the food and the space. Two of us had the beef noodle, liked that the broth was not too salty...lots of tender beef....generous amount of..."
Jo Cho
"It's a pretty cool place ! love the vibe there ~ Tried their beef noodle soup and was impressed with the beef ! They actually pan fried the meat a..."
Erik Chen
"Good simple and satisfying food, great service, welcoming place! Casual Taiwanese food done the authentic way :) yum..."
Julie Wu
"Quite different from other Taiwanese ,Chinese Restaurants : Open space Kitchen, very authentic Taiwanese cousins (no MSG) , modern interior design..."
Jungwen Pai
"Love it, kinda expensive but worth it. Not your typical Taiwanese..."
Benny Poon
"The Taiwanese beef noodle soup was the best I have tried outside Taipei. Excellent pleasant..."
Kris Trexler
"Very tasty beef noodle and other..."
Tom Chen
"Fab food, friendly staff, highly..."
Steve Shadforth
"First impression, the restaurant is super clean and well decorated. Then the food is just absolutely amazing. All the appetizers are elevated..."
Andrew
"Spacious, delicious, quality food! Rhinofish is definitely one of best noodle place in town! The Asian fusion delicates really give us the..."
Leo Poon
"A good place for lunch. A bit pricey compared to other places I’ve been to for soup noodle, but I did notice a difference in the quality of their..."
Cindy M
"Got their signature Taiwanese beef brisket noodle. It is really delicious. The noodles are handmade, really lovely texture, and the soup just sticks..."
Zac Yeow
"One of the best beef brisket noodle in town! The meat is thick, juicy and tender. Never had this type of cut in noodle before. Soup is on the salty..."
Simon Ching
"Dare to be different! I was initially taken aback by the limited lunch menu, but everything was so unique that I had to just dive in. The menu had so..."
Trung Tieu
"The dish to get here is definitely the Beef Noodles. I love the springy slightly chewy egg noodles and the rich decadent soup. The beef almost melts..."
Amy Naidoo
"Heart and Soul was poured into making an impression for Taiwanese Cuisine in Chinatown! The owner felt a missing that there is NO good place to go..."
Briany Tai
Linh Cafe
89/100 (1784 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Cafe
French
Vietnamese
French
Cafe
Vietnamese
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lemon tart
Cassoulet
Noodle
Lamb
Shrimp
Pork
Beef
Salad
Duck
Mussels
Pho
Escargot
Baguette
Café
Vietnamese
Café
Asian
French
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Street Parking
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Their Northern style pho is crazy tasty. Also definitely recommend adding either the marrow or poached..."
Alanna Kostiw
"$24 for a bowl of pho may sound outrageous but it is worth every penny and then some. The service is top notch and there is nothing bad to..."
Jason Feng
"First one coming back here after renovations. Love the ambience. Had a hard time deciding which to order as I love both the Vancouver breakfast as..."
Tommy Lam
"Well-executed, unpretentious, rustic French cuisine -- albeit with a little bit of Asian influence -- served without attitude. One of the best steak..."
Brian Eats Drinks
"Quality of food and presentation is fabulous! The service was professional and friendly. Would go back again and again and refer to friends and..."
Michelle Wong-Boog
"Fantastic food. Great French and Vietnamese..."
Christopher Jian Ji Lai
"I love the pho, poutine with a twist, and the burger, plus many more delicious wonders! Great..."
Jonathan Lau
"The food is amazing and the service is fantastic! I cannot stop raving about what a gem this restaurant is - dinner and brunch are both phenomenal -..."
Katy Mukai
"excellent service and amazing menu. Can't wait to visit..."
Hirokazu Nishikawa
"Excellent..."
Wing Wing Cheng
"Logo quan rat dep. chuc vo chong em luon thanh cong trong moi linh..."
Nguyen Anh Tâm
"So excited for opening day!..."
Tu Pham
"Is very nice..."
Alain Raye
"Linh Cafe serves French-Vietnamese cuisine in the Kits area. The cafe has been around for a few years now but I never ventured out here until..."
Every Day Is A Food Day
"Linh Cafe is a bistro that specializes in French and Vietnamese cuisine. The owner, Tai Nguyen came from humble beginnings starting as a dishwasher,..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"This is a small but very popular cafe serving Vietamese-French fusion food. I stopped by here during the weekday for lunch. I had their Poutine..."
Willow Yang
"We made reservation so we got to sit down right away. It’s a busy place. Friendly service. Food portion is a bit small for the price. Pho..."
AC
"Tolouse Breakfast is top notch. Sausage is delicious, buttery type sauce served with beans is perfect when letting your poached egg ooze all over it...."
No Dessert Im Full
"I WOULD LOVE TO SAY THIS FRENCH COOKING VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT IS EXCELLENT!5 stars!!! Or 10 stars!! I tried so many Vietnamese..."
Kit Yee Y.
"We came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and we're the first since opening. Before long, more folks came. We ordered from the breakfast menu..."
Jee Pang
"Not off to a good start when the waitress doesn't smile and kinda looks pissed off while she takes our order. The menu items appear to be priced..."
Gakchat
"100 for food! I enjoyed every single dish! Creamy mussels was the best! Can't wait to come back to try this duck confit and short ribs! 60 for..."
Nichole Liu
"○decent service / slow at times when refilling water○good food/ French / Vietnamese cuisine○parking can be a hassle○over..."
Nomnomnom
"Favourite place for 2017 so far!!! Their beef rice noodle (or pho) is the best I've ever had in Vancouver. The soup is superrrrr and the beef is very..."
ZiXing Song
"I've been here a couple of times before now. We always come back here for the pho. It has a different taste than other pho I've had. The beef is very..."
Natalie
"Lovely, friendly service. The food is amazing. My partner gets the pho and I get the mussels every time. Both are fantastic. Fresh bread with the..."
Orijanelle
"Very impressed. We ordered the sweetbread, the mussels, and the Duck & pork confit. Especially loved the mussels, they were made just right, not..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Met up with close friend for brunch because good food and company = great start to a weekend. We got the poutine and mussels with salad to share. I..."
Pickybun
"The food is excellent here. I like the mix of the fusion menu items that mostly represent Vietnamese staples with a slight but compatible and..."
MMDC
"Linh Cafe is located on West 4th Ave. It is a French Vietnamese cafe, but it seems more like a French cafe. The price is a little high..."
Camera Gourmet
"There’s two foods that I could eat every day: pho, and French food. Perhaps because pho has such a strong French influence that it’s no surprise,..."
Pholicious
"We were very impressed with this place. It's a Vietnamese-French fusion restaurant which is very memorable. We ordered the burger, spot prawn..."
Benzypooh
"Linh Café is a cute little French/Vietnamese bistro in Kits that occupies the former Café Régalade location. In fact, the current owner, Tai..."
Penny And Rusty
"So worth the 1000+ calories from the food here and the 30 minute wait for our food! This place gets super busy almost when the doors open at 9:00am...."
Pork_ninjas
"Cute and small from the outside. Upon entering wow. There's a curtain slider at the waiting area. Which is nice cause sometimes it's awkward when..."
Vancity Food Guy
"I think I love this place more than anything in the world. It doesn't look like you'd expect much from a little place like this but it was actually..."
DineVancity
"If there's one thing to know about me is that I LOOOVE Vietnamese food. And yeah, I am Vietnamese, originated from the South if you care ;) Anyways,..."
The Tila Diaries
"Hands and feet down, Linh Cafe in Kitsilano has become one of my favourite brunch spots. Chef Tai Nguyen, born in North Vietnam, fuses casual and..."
Curtis G NG
"I looove this place! They have amazing food! It's a Vietnamese-French cafe. You can get your hot bowl of pho, but you can also get a plate of steak..."
Shari11
"So delicious we went twice in one day!!! Had the amazingly hearty and savory Toulouse breakfast with creamy white beans, tender pork confit and house..."
LoveVanFood
"Absolutely delicious! Wouldn't think I would ever think of "breakfast" when I think vietnamese, but this place is so unique and scrumptious! I had..."
Chaelainev
"Linh Cafe is a restaurant that located in Kitsilano area. Irvin and I heard positive comment about this Vietnamese cafe, so we decided to try it..."
UMBRELLA IN THE RAINE
"Cafe Regalade made it’s transition into Linh Cafe last fall, turning it into a French/Vietnamese restaurant. I think we’ve had a pastry or two at..."
Dennisthefoodie
"Veal, you either love it or hate it! I for one, love it, because I am particularly fond of internals ;) The veal was sooo tender!! The exterior was..."
Selina Lo
"After my midterm today, I went to celebrate - at Linh Cafe!! And then afterwards I made my way down West 4th, and I went to Rain & Shine ice cream..."
Selina Lo
"Truly Gratifying. Having been very favorably impressed by a brunch there, we were really looking forward to having dinner there----only enhanced by..."
John S
"Great Food, Great service. Been here several times. Tried a number of menu items. The Pho and banh mi are my favourites! Cassoulet as well. Highly..."
Joejackson649
"This is my first time visit for dinner. The pho is very good. The broth is tasty but no msg. Worth the price ! Mussel is delicious. Spring roll is..."
Gourmand
"Fantastic crossant, good Pho. The ham and cheese crossants were very good! The Pho: Pretty good broth, but for me... I like more traditional..."
Jason
"I hate to say go here because next time I'll be waiting on a line down the block but... Go here. Fresh, creative, reasonable, delicious. And great..."
Missrisible
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Tai Luong Nguyen
"This was my first visit to the new restaurant Lihn Café. Wow, is the only adjective that comes to mind. Beautiful bright space, welcoming/friendly..."
A Cooks View
"Linh Cafe French Cooking is a french vietnamese fusion restaurant. Here we tried the Nem spring rolls made with pork, mushroom, shrimps, and glass..."
TheHappySloths
"Hey guys! As you know, in addition to restaurants participating in Dine Out Vancouver 2015, some restaurants also participate in official events such..."
Nosh And Nibble
Pidgin
88/100 (2724 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Octopus
Noodle
Meringue
Beef
Tataki
Ramen
Roe
Salad
Wings
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Halibut
Foie gras
Sit down
Asian
Non-smoking restaurants
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Delivery
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Private Dining
Street Parking
BYOB
Reservations
Full Bar
Seating
Digital Payments
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"So good. Each dish kept getting better and better as it came out. The oyster shot blew our minds. So flavorful with great textures!! Great date night..."
Tyler Warren
"PiDGin is a complete dining experience. I cannot say enough about the service, special mention to Jordan and Patrick, the menu is constantly..."
Odette Cordero Dee
"A place with a really welcoming vibe with asian chefs that do a solid fusion style thats both inspired and original. Brilliant bar and table service...."
David Xiao
"The best cocktails ever and our waitress was the best. Absolutely pleasure to experience..."
Sunghae Kim
"I always enjoy coming to this place. Food and service was excellent! Their foie gras dish remains to be my..."
Alvin Garrucho
"Love their Pork fowl and Foie gras�. Melts in your mouth �. Amazing food � was here 30mins..."
Grace Ochoco-Pulgar
"On a very hot Saturday night in late June of 2022, we walked into a fairly quiet Pidgin Restaurant at 8:30 PM. As is our wont, we chose to sit at..."
Philip Gissen
"Delicious food and impeccable service. Definitely recommend the tasting menu - I enjoyed every dish they served and the cocktail I ordered was pretty..."
Stella Wei
"Of all my reviews, this one was the most difficult to write. I enjoyed my experience at pidgin. Very attentive service, luxurious preparation of..."
Jay Chow
"Great Experience!! 🌟 So glad we finally tried this place out. It's not in a great area of town but definitely worth going to. We got to sit at..."
Elsy Chow
"We got lucky and got a seat at the chef's table. The staff and service were outstanding. They were very attentive to everything, and their drink and..."
Christine Newman
"Truly an amazing dining experience. I had high expectations coming in and this place deserves a Michelin star. My waiter Harrison was extremely..."
Steven Shepherd
"Celebrated a huge milestone in my life here and the restaurant provided the perfect amount of intimacy and deliciousness. The atmosphere was very..."
Bea Servando
"I do not have the words to describe this experience. This was genuinely one of the best meals of my life. From the unique cocktail flights and sake..."
Emily Jackson
Ramen Danbo - Robson
88/100 (8666 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Pork
Gyoza
Miso ramen
Tonkotsu ramen
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Every time I take a stroll down Robson Street, I’m constantly amazed by the sheer number of people that are lined up for Ramen Danbo. In order to..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"Super tasty ramen! I love to eat here with my partner.I don't recommend groups larger than 2 people because the space is small. There..."
KAYLAFRIER@GMAIL.COM
"If you want to eat here, get here early. There is almost always a line out the door but it moves pretty fast. It is also totally worth the..."
Ravinder
"This place was recommended by Becki & Chris(YouTube) there was already a lineup at 10:20am waiting for the doors to open at 11am i ordered the Spicy..."
Fart's Pfotografy
"My ranked #2 best ramen in Vancouver next to Santouka which is #1. Danbo offers delicious Fukuoka-style ramen. What I like is that you can customize..."
The Noodle Sensei
"This is the place that i am looking for. Their ramen is super good and i feel like im really in Japan. Must try.... its really authentic..."
Bhea Mendoza
"[3.5/5] I was pleased with the flavour of the classic tonkatsu pork broth at Ramen Danbo. The classic thin noodles with the extra firmness was not as..."
Picky Diner
"We stumbled across this place by pure accident and it was great! Authentic ramen at a very reasonable price. Excellent customer service as well...."
Alex Stoichev
"Ramen Danbo offers a Fukuoka-style ramen.You can customize your bowl of noodles, from the firmness of the noodles, richness of the broth,..."
B & E
"Today was the day I experienced real ramen for the first time. Today was the day my life changed.In all seriousness, Ramen Danbo serves..."
The Sushi Connoisseur
"Ramen Danbo is a busy little ramen shop tucked into the west side of Robson.  Getting there around 730 on a Sunday night, there was a line going out..."
JT
"When we arrive at any of the 5 or 6 ramen places on Robson near Denman at noon on Sunday, we expect to wait. It's a fact of life. So when we found..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"I LOVE RAMEN DANBO. Let me start this post by saying I'm quite the ramen lover and I have tried all the ramen Vancouver has to offer and ramen danbo..."
SUPERKRNNOMS
"Yet another Ramen joint steps up to Robson street for a challenge, how does this chain from Japan fair?Overall it tastes better than..."
Drake Tsui
"Ramen Danbo specializes in Kyushu Hakata style ramen from Fukuoka. It is one of my favourite types of ramen because the noodles are thinner, and..."
Ceci
"I was told this is one of the most authentic ramen places downtown. The tonkotsu broth was very rich and the chili sauce added a nice touch. However,..."
Legend21
"While taking a stroll down Robson St, we got a little hungry and noticed a line up of people outside a rather new ramen shop.  We decided to give it..."
SanFans Delight
"Ramen Danbo is a Japan-based restaurant chain famous for their fukuoka-style tonkotsu ramen. From humble beginnings in a small town of Chikushino,..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Excellent ramen, one of my favorites in Vancouver so far. The soup base is very flavourful and we'll balanced. They also have generous portions of..."
J.Grab
"best ramen in Vancouver,don't no why the point is so low here. there are not much options, but all well matched, especially the stock -- very..."
Zhang Jingran
"I like this location more than the one on West 4th. The ambiance is more fun and a bit bigger. I like how Zabu chicken is close by too if ever you're..."
YM_Bape
"I'm fairly regular at both Danbo locations. I like their signature Fukuoka style broth and noodles. I find that the best tasting combination is to..."
Karen
"Danbo is a Japanese franchise serving Fukuoka style tonkotsu ramen . The Robson location is their second restaurant outside of Japan!  They recently..."
Eatwithmao
"Very flavorful Fukuoka soup base. Delicious ramen. The mashed garlic sauce on the side was to die for. Love it love it love it. Will come again...."
Nuinui The Cat
"been to many ramen places , in Japan as well, this is definitely my fave place in the lower mainland! love the thin noodles, and their house hot..."
Love4food
"I'm always down for ramen... you really can never get sick of it. Lol I really enjoyed Ramen Danbo. I like that you can customize pretty..."
Jurn
"It had been several months since I visited Ramen Danbo in Kitsilano.  It was a pleasant experience then and they have since opened a second location..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Ramen Danbo is known for their Fukuoka-style Tonkotsu broth, and if there’s tonkotsu I’m there. I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while..."
@annieeatsyvr
"I love this place that customers can customize their own thickness and firmness of the soup and noodle and others. Some of the Japanese ramen are..."
Angela
"Pictured: Ramen Danbo at Robson Street for lunch. They have lunch sets too! I thought this place was very good. Great flavours. I ordered the ramen..."
Lammie Loves
"At Ramen Danbo you can customize the thickness and firmness of your noodles and the amount of fat and spice you want in your broth. I thought the..."
Food Queen
"Another location of ramen danbo, this time is in downtown, where it'll compete with the likes of santouka, marutama, and many other ramen competitors..."
Marv Wang
"When ordering this dish, you get to choose the spicy level, from 5, 10, 15, or 20 times spicier than regular broth. Last time I was here, I ordered..."
Mariatta
"1st visit had the Negi-goma tonkotsu - spicy. Spectacular ramen. Really good. Tender pork, delicious broth, loaded with green onions. Enough choices..."
Scott P
"It was so nice! I ordered a pork ramen with a gyoza. The soup was so awesome. And the noodles was yummy. They also had a good service. So satisfied..."
Sunny Wang
"Ramen Danbo has their 2nd location on Robson Street. With Robson Street already having a huge cluster of ramen shops, you would think its hard adding..."
Foodology.ca
"Ramen Danbo has their 2nd location on Robson Street. With Robson Street already having a huge cluster of ramen shops, you would think its hard adding..."
Foodology.ca
"Egg could be a little more runny, and small portions but broth is really flavourful and the chashu is so good. Would definitely recommend..."
Kirsty
"Another ramen craving night!  I know Ramen Danbo has been opened quite a while already at the West 4th location in Kitsilano then we saw their..."
Eat With Sida
"It was my first time to try Ramen Danbo on Robson Street. It was about 9:30-10pm on New Year's Eve. This place was packed and people kept lining up..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Located on Robson Street, this small Ramen bar had us in line for ONE GOOD HOUR! Thankfully, we eventually got in roughly 30 mins before close. One..."
Ufuoma Muwhen
"You want Ramen in Vancouver? There are many options. This is no-nonsense delicious Ramen. Yes, Ramen, like Art, is subjective, but I can't imagine a..."
John Wallace
"Small place, about 4-5 tables, decided to sit at the stools/counter near the kitchen, I like watching the ramen cooks in action Ordered one A lunch..."
John Y
"Great ramen spot in downtown Vancouver. We made it before the lineup got too bad. Service is extremely fast. Ramen is fresh. Broth is flavourful and..."
Melissa Eastly
"Was walking by and there was no line so took the opportunity to have a bowl of ramen. Definitely one of the best in Vancouver and recommend. Order..."
L Lee
"Edit: Been here too many times lately, tried all Ramen. I still like Classic the Best! Small little ramen restaurant on Robson with Big massive..."
Daniel Jung
"Among the best in ramen. The food never disappoints. The highlight of the ramen is the exquisite broth, so flavourable. There is always a line up to..."
Dennis G
Ramen Danbo
88/100 (6502 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Ramen
Pork
Gyoza
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We finally made it in here after trying for a year. I think it's a combination of COVID and the fact that it was a sunny warm day. We lucked out and..."
J-doug131
"Ramen Danbo is an authentic ramen shop with locations in both Kitsilano and downtown. The Kitsilano location was their first location outside of..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"The waiting time could be annoying at times, but it will be worth it once you get a taste of what they..."
Raimskie Bleh
"There’s no disagreement, Vancouver has some seriously good ramen joints around town (most of which are located in the downtown core). Ramen Danbo..."
Penny And Rusty
"If you are looking for a satisfying bowl of ramen, look no further. This is superb. Noodles are good, broth is delicious. Can feel the sticky gelatin..."
Prateek Gupta
"Prepare to wait in line for dinner! But it was worth it in my opinion.. tasty soup and noodles had nice texture. Gyozas were average. Good..."
W&J
"One of the more authentic and decent ramen joints in Vancouver. I love all the toppings, noodle firmness, and chashu. Too bad the gyozas are frozen..."
Naoko Tokunaga
"I've been trying to find a place that has a thicker noodle and my friend Shauna suggested that I give Ramen Danbo a go. I've driven by this place a..."
Birry Ram
"Came here for a late lunch. There was still a few folks waiting outside the restaurant. We waited about 30 mins before we were seated. The eating..."
Jee Pang
"Ben and I attended the first night of the Honda Celebration of Light on a Saturday. We drove to downtown early to secure a parking spot before some..."
Ben And Suanne
"Danbo's ramen is highly customizable, from how chewy you want your noodles (I highly recommend soft because standard is very al-dente) to how heavy..."
Angel Liu
"I went there with my Two girls for lunch. Service was pretty quick and restaurant was neat. We ate original, miso and shio ramen. They were all..."
Sweet Bread
"Ramen Danbo has become one of AngryRussian and my favorite places to eat on our movie date nights (although we’ve really only been here twice)...."
Eat 'n About
"Small little restaurant on W. 4th & Burrard, there always seems to be a bit of a wait to get in so it's popular for the neighborhood. With..."
KoalaKouple
"Came here on a weekday night and it was busy. There were people waiting outside. We wrote our name on the list and waited maybe 20-30 minutes. The..."
Natalie
"Finally had a chance to tried Danbo. Overall it's quality ramen but some drawbacks. You have to purchase sides separately like the egg, nori,..."
Eatxpert
"after being in Japan and trying many other ramen restaurants in the lower mainland, this one tops the others, in my opinion. Quality and service is..."
Love4food
"My number 1 ramen shop in Vancouver. The broth is pure ecstasy as soon as it touches your taste buds. Milky and rich Fukuokan style tonkatsu ramen. I..."
YM_Bape
"The broth was amazing... Coming from Calgary, this place was 10/10. The portions were on the smaller size but after drinking the whole bowl of..."
Maggie
"I had the classic ramen with soft and thin noodles and added the boiled egg- the boiled egg was perfect, I recommend it! I liked how the chasu was a..."
Ninja
"We decided to try Ramen Danbo at Kitsilano after reading the reviews. If you like Ramen, this is a must-go ramen place. It is obviously located at..."
Camera Gourmet
"All around good ramen, nothing negative to say about it, although it doesn't stand out has one of the top places. Every aspect is still great though,..."
Alan King Bowden
"Danbo is a Japanese franchise serving Fukuoka style tonkotsu ramen . The Kitsilano location is their first restaurant outside of Japan! The nice..."
Eatwithmao
"Not bad. The strongest part about Danbo's Fukuoka-style ramen (like Menya and Ramen Butcher) would be its rich and creamy soup base. Unlike the other..."
Oblique | Debordage
"Azota Photography and her husband came up from the States to visit, so what other place to bring them than a ramen place in Vancouver!Restaurant:..."
BitterSweetLife Food
"Pretty solid Tonkotsu ramen and Shio ramen with the option to customize: broth richness, lard quantity, noodle thickness, noodle firmness, spice..."
Karen
"I've only been here for lunch and there's always a line up (partly because the place is so small). You get your food pretty quickly and the portion..."
Oreo Waffles
"Azota Photography and her husband came up from the States to visit, so what other place to bring them than a ramen place in Vancouver!Restaurant:..."
BitterSweetLife Food
"Best ramen with lots of options and friendly staff. Went in with a family of four and they treated us well, made us aware of all the various options..."
Blake
"We came here for a quick bite ordering a Yakibuta chashu pork ramen with thick noodles. The portion of the bowl of noodles was small. If someone eats..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Small, often very busy, very good! Excellent broth and have noodles any way you want them. I prefer the blazing hot rekka ramen with thick noodles..."
Matt
"a part of my Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-eranother place that i had to trya bit busy on a Sunday..."
Lostnomnom
"Really enjoyed the ramen customization options they offer. You are able to change just about anything from the spiciness to the thickness of your..."
Joshua Hueller
"You basically have to build your own bowl of ramen. The ramen just comes with the noodles and the meat itself, without any sides, like corn or eggs...."
Agnes Wong
"Ramen Danbo is one of the best ramen shops in Vancouver, and hands down the best ramen shop outside of downtown. Although they have a simple menu,..."
Spencer Ang
"This Japanese ramen joint is located in Kitsilano area with sparse street parking and I don’t find it very convenient for myself to come here..."
Julie Chu
"I enjoyed the classic tonkotsu ramen. The soup broth was good and complemented the fresh thick noodles. I did add an egg which I quite enjoyed. ..."
Tricia's Choice
"The weather has been cold (*brr!*) and a hot bowl of ramen is just what you need to warm up.  Located near 4th and Burrard, Ramen Danbo has been..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"For myself, I got the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen and added the soft-boiled egg as my add-on. This is their signature Tonkotsu pork broth and is..."
Every Day Is A Food Day
"Excellent place.  I love their rich running broth and al-dente ramen noodles.  Definitely my top two ramen options in Vancouver.  I've been to..."
Baconator
"Fuluoaka-style Tonkotsu ramen lives and breathes on West 4th Avenue in the form of a quaint looking, little Japanese noodle joint known as Ramen..."
RICKCHUNG.COM
"Probably my second favourite ramen place after Santouka, and I just discovered this place a few weeks ago too!Pros: - Love that..."
Sheila Maddy Loves
"Love how you can customize your bowl of ramen! Of course I got spicy level 15 (max is 20) and I love how the lunch combos are until 5pm. We got the..."
Nom.nom.nom.
"Changed my view and taste of ramen! I always get the classic with a boiled egg, no spice. I always drink the soup, it is so good! I will definitely..."
HungrySisters
"I love how you get to customize your ramen at this place. From noodle firmness, to amount of lard, heaviness of the broth, and spice level.. Although..."
Shari11
"Rich and delicious broth! Cha siu with the right proportion of fat and meat. Soft boiled egg is perfectly cooked. Too yummy! Definitely worth the..."
Yvonne
"Ramen Danbo is a great place to grab a bowl of ramen. While the seating is limited and the queue can be long, I strongly feel that the wait is worth..."
FoodAdventureTime
"Very delicious ramen. The service was good and the staff were friendly. The menu is short but offers a lot of choices for customizing the ramen. Will..."
Soheyl
"ate here through recommendation of a friend, i was in ubc, but not much of selection that was very very entertaining, so might as well travel a..."
Marv Wang
"Pos-Customization-Broth-Noodles-Sauce-Comparable to restaurants in..."
TK
"I ordered the classic ramen, extra firm noodles and standard everything else with an egg. I tried the broth before mixing the spicy sauce/paste in..."
Sarawr
"Ramen Danbo is the newest ramen shop to open up in Vancouver. They are known for their Fukuoka-Style Tonkotsu ramen. Ramen Danbo is a chain..."
Foodology.ca
"One of the newer ramen places to hit Vancouver. I heard a lot about it from my friend on Facebook so I decided to give it a try after work...."
Foodology.ca
"Last week I met up with Island Girl and Easy A for drinks at Mahony’s (where else?). While we were sipping on wine and enjoying the sunshine, they..."
Drunken Noms
"Can Goldilocks findA Ramen that is just rightAt Ramen Danbo?For an optimal experience at Ramen Danbo, I feel if you are..."
Moyen Chow
"I really like the classic ramen here! The noodles are thinner than what I'm used to but I love the soup base and the spicy sauce it comes with. I..."
Chubnubeats
"Classic Tonkoto Ramen – Signature Tonkotsu Pork Broth with Soft Boiled Egg topping (Mouth watering no-tamago flavoured with soya sauce) – firm..."
Justamorsel
"Best Ramen I've had yet in Vancouver. I've tried most Ramen restaurants in Vancouver and while too each there own some like it fattier then others, I..."
DanoRama
"Hey everyone, I am back today with another food post, featuring the new Ramen Danbo on West 4th in Kitsilano. Known for their authentic flavors and..."
TheHappySloths
"Hey guys happy Saturday! Today I have an exciting ramen review to share with you from Ramen Danbo , Vancouver’s newest Japanese opening in..."
Nosh And Nibble
"There's two selling points for the ramen here at Ramen Danbo:the famous Fukuoka tonkotsu broth which is extremely rich from boiled pork..."
WingHin T.
"It is more expensive compared to other places but I do like it.. I agree with the other reviewers that this place is about ~$3-4 more expensive..."
TheHappySloths
"School makes me SO hungry. I swear I burn more calories studying then I do on the treadmill! After an hour of studying I'm already ravenous LOL. On..."
Selina Lo
"Hey guys happy Saturday! Today I have an exciting ramen review to share with you from Ramen Danbo, Vancouver’s newest Japanese opening in..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Very good pork broth (you can choose how rich you want the broth to be, I got regular and tasted great), they serve thinner ramen and you also tell..."
GoMunch
"Second time vacationing in Van, had to come back to Danbo. Everything here is incredible. Love the garlic puree at the table. The pork belly melts in..."
Stefan Rees
"We waited for 70 minutes and even though it was quite a while we definitely enjoyed our meal. The service was very quick and the servers are very..."
Irish Marcellana
"While the restaurant is small, the service is quick—you will not be waiting long. I also love that they have an entirely vegan-dedicated menu. The..."
James Smith
"There was a long wait , almost 30 minutes . The place is tiny , still 5 star rating for their food and service. We hardly get good vegan options..."
M Devan
"Stopped here on a Wednesday at 1pm and there was a 15 minute wait. They have a great lunch special here! Sitting in a booth took me right back to..."
Talia Koren
"I was pleasantly surprised by how good their vegan ramen was. I would say it’s probably the best I’ve ever had. The broth was rich, thick,..."
Lisa
"We’ve been trying to eat at Ramen Danbo for two weeks now! There were so many people that were waiting in a long line to eat there! We finally got..."
Shruti G
"Danbo Ramen rounds out the top tier list of most favoured ramen restaurants in Vancouver. I will admit it took me two trips - one to the location at..."
Kyle Tam
Guu Original
88/100 (4354 ratings)
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"Although this place is quite squishy, the service at this place is exceptional. The only fault I'd have with it, is that the serving sizes could have..."
Joanne Liu
"Went here on our first day in Vancouver. Wanted some good izakaya and boy did this place deliver. :) The taco Wasabi (octopus marinated in..."
Foodie Muggles
"This place gets really busy at night! I would recommend making reservations if they take them. The food here was super tasty! Portions are quite..."
Vanfoodie
"Friendly service. Crowded even on weekdays. Quality of food were god sent! Love the “horumon” intestine stir-fried. Will go back even..."
Nuinui The Cat
"A pretty solid Izakaya place - a little more crowded than the other locations. The place is tucked around the corner from busy Robson..."
B & E
"I never knew Guu Original had lunch menus! Tons of selection and my donburi came out in about 10 mins. The restaurant is pretty squished though, not..."
Karen
"I avoided the temptation to order the usual stuff that has been excellent in the past, and tried a couple of new things (new to me ). First up was..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"Robson street is also home to the Original Guu, of which offers traditional Japanese-style pub, small plates & sake in a boisterous atmosphere. When..."
Gristle & Gossip
"Guu Original is located on Thurlow Street at Vancouver Downtown. It is a very small restaurant, and it always has people waiting. You will receive..."
Camera Gourmet
"A small but generous Japanese joint serving unique tapas on a cool handwritten menu. Should probably make a booking so you don't need to line up down..."
Arthur Yim
"First of all I recommend you either come very early or have reservations because of how small the restaurant is and how busy it gets. Second, if..."
Joshua Hueller
"Atmosphere and food is great here. Sometimes it can get a bit loud when the chefs yell when someone enters or leaves the restaurant, but it somehow..."
Natalie
"Sit at the bar and you will get the full-on experience of the constant enthusiastic greeting of the customers, server order responses while watching..."
Massal
"Do yourself a favour and make it a must to eat here when in Vancouver. If not for the food...which happens to be awesome by the way...think melt in..."
Eataholic
"There’s one major problem with living in London: Japanese food is expensive. Even “cheap” Japanese food (I’m not just talking sushi like..."
Boozy Bunch
"Amazing food topped off with great service! Puts the other Guu Gardens to shame. I've tried quite a few dishes from the menu and have never been..."
Natasha Ratwani
"Food is pretty good, but their service could use some improvement.I enjoyed their Shanghai Yakisoba. Quite tasty. Sat at their..."
Relaxnsip
"Probably the best Guu out of all of them. They're constantly busy and with lineups at night. Their tapas are unique and delicious. Perfect for going..."
Jenny
"In our opinion, Guu Original is the best Guu restaurant. We've been here a few times and these are our favourite dishes:Karaage, comes with..."
Jelizatin Eats
"Convenient location just on one of the side street on Robson. Very inviting atmosphere and attentive staff! Food was served hot, much better than the..."
Agnes Wong
"The place is damn busy and have to wait a while to get seated. Their tapas are quite unique. We ordered the beef tataki, tuna tataki, beef tongue,..."
Chicas
"I usually never get full from eating Guu for dinner and it's pricey but the lunch option here is very filling and well worth the $8. I had Katsu-Don...."
Jentaro
"Can't go wrong with Guu Original. Was my second house during my 3 year stay in Vancouver. Staff is super professional, caring and really eager to..."
Guillermo Saavedra
"Always a classic, this restaurant has inspired a chain of other locations around the city. Fun atmosphere combined with delicious Japanese food makes..."
J.Chews
"Went to this restaurant on Wednesday evening, no line up, short 2 minute wait for them the set up the table, the restaurant was about 90% full, I..."
RaymonDo
"This is my second Guu experience.  The first being Guu with Garlic.  I like the branding of this place - the ever-changing menu and the Guu'dale...."
CyniC-
"Always a good time at guu. Tasty eats and fun atmosphere. Great hang out place with a group of friends. Getting a few drinks and tapas can definitely..."
Alice Yuan
"Their lunch sets are really cheap ($8-9)!!! You might have to wait a bit but it's worth it :) I love the fried chicken with egg and onion on rice..."
Constant Cravings
"Great Japanese food, and excellent service! Their menu varies during the day (different for each meal), and their prices are reasonable..."
Kabir
"I used to live right around the corner from Guu Original, and I have missed coming  here for quick lunches and fried rice takeouts. It is a bit of..."
Picky Diner
"The atmosphere is great. The specials are great. The Yaki udon? Not so much. It might be me personally but it felt a bit too greasy. Of course, I..."
Kukukukuma
"Always exciting to eat up front near the chefs. I've been coming here for nearly over a decade and it's always been consistent. Love the specials and..."
Vancity Food Guy
"My favourite izakaya in vancouver. I've been to guu several times and I have been raving about the place for decades. It really feels like japan once..."
Limecone
"Unbeatable, best in Vancouver!. My very fav restaurant for lunch, they have real good deals from ~$7 till 2pm, one time I complained they served me..."
Skygirl_0708
"Great menu and environment. I really enjoyed this restaurant. The staff and chefs are enthusiastic and passionate. I will be returning..."
Roland Arby
"Good but prefee guu izakaya in toronto. The food was pretty good at this location. Although the service wasn't as loud and energetic as my first guu..."
Luke
"Welcomed by the staff on arrival and we sat at the bar. Had beers, ordered 6 dishes to share. Fun to watch our food being prepared and see other..."
FraserValleyFoodSpy
"Simple excellence!! Service atmosphere and food were all superb! Chefs and servers are loud and prompt and the kimchi soup and seared tuna will..."
D
"Lunch specials most under $8 - big portions, good quality and most times quick service. Fills up fast during the 1140-140 time..."
Asquared
"Tasty. Great atmosphere and happy staff. Food was delicious and came..."
Harryslapper99
"This place you won't see just walking down the street. The location is cool because you feel like you're at a rooftop party. The variety of food and..."
Adl99
"Waited 35 minutes on Friday night. Worth it. A cultural experience. Spicy calamari done just right, ahi tuna steak and salted mackerel were..."
Michael Howard
"Awesome food. I love this place. Food is always great. The only downside is that there is a long wait since there is only one..."
Chippy
"The food here is so yummy! And I absolute love the atmosphere it's so fun and uplifting definitely a place to be if you're feeling down or just want..."
Lindsay
"Loved the salmon salad. Lov.... Loved the salmon salad.Loved the okonomiyaki.Loved the Pumpkin ball with egg centre and pumpkin skin chips..."
Bob And Kittie
"Great Izakaya and Very Fair Price. I first visited this izakaya when I was in high school. I recently went back and was delighted to find out that..."
Highburycatherine
"Carb-alicious!. Every now and then my friends and I will get together, stand in front for what feels like hours, just so we can order egg croquets..."
Cheese Me Please
"My number 1 favourite restaurant in Vancouver! I come here whenever I can. They have a very friendly atmosphere, great food, and good service. This..."
Ria
"Love it! Love all the Japanese tapa places. Authentic food and great hangout spot with friends. Servers are very polite and attentive and..."
Ani
"Great food, but sharing a table sucks. Great food. Had the pan-seared tuna. Fantastic.However, had to share a table with four other diners we..."
Mr. Smith
"Yummy yummy yummy. It's a small cramped space but the food here is (I think) pretty authentic and definitely delicious. The price isn't shabby either..."
Jane
"What a great hidden gem Guu is. Seared Mackerel is mind blowing for lunch with their Guuuud beer. In the evening the meat sushi was spectacular, also..."
Zipper
"Masasan!. I love you masasan!!thank you all the time..."
Jin Heo
"Very good.... This place is small but the food is fabulous. i love crispy food so that is why i come here a lot. Here is my favorite from their..."
Ellen L.
"LOVE LOVE LOVE!. This place is so fab.i'm pretty sure it is original japanese food, which is hard to come by in vancouver, considering most of..."
Izzy
"Tasty. The Chicken Karaage is to die for! Short ribs were also nice. Beware to those who don't eat seafood - not many options. The food is..."
Foodielover
"Love.. So every time I go to downtown I look for an excuse to eat dinner here. It's insanely crowded pretty much every night so you gotta go super..."
Hyufer
"So guuuuud. I absolutely luv this rustic, traditional japanese tapas eatery. especially with it being the original guu of all guu's. as with all..."
604Foodie
"Delicious clam bowl! Great price for a yummy..."
Hs7373
"Walking into an izakaya is always a great experience. This one is no different. Great atmosphere, great service (though the servers might not speak..."
SteamedBao
"Good food and great atmosphere. Love the takoyaki and the yelling!!! would recommend to..."
Frank B
"If you have to wait a few minutes please do, it is worth it. I ordered from the special menu. Sea urchin sashimi, shrimp sashimi (so delicate), fried..."
Martin A Faim
"THE original izakaya in Van!. Been around for years and never disappoints. Atmosphere is welcoming and the aromas from the kitchen make you want to..."
Boourns
"The Gin Dara is to die for! I have never tasted such amazing fish! Nice and..."
Jeremy Ward
"Good food Good Service. I love the food and service there. The environment is great and staff are friendly. Most importantly, the food there are rare..."
Food_Tourist
"Yummy. The best restaurant..."
Ramin
"I WANT MORE!. Visited friends and family in Vancouver. Went here for lunch after a long walk around downtown Van City. Way better japanese food..."
Rlu81
"That meal was a party. What a rocking little place. I just picked items off the specials. The place was cramped and rocking. I loved it but it might..."
Herb
"A MUST to try while in Vancouver. It was the most wonderful evening of sensual pleasures -- smells, sights, sounds, tastes (out of this world) -- an..."
KingstonBWB
"The food was soooo GOOD!!!. The service was excellent, but the food came a bit..."
EatLover
"Fresh oysters at $1.25 per shell, better quality than restaurants selling them at more than double the price. Everything else was fantastic too...."
Scotty
"Great place!. Guu rocks! The food is delicious (the smoky flavour in their fried udon is so addictive!) and getting drunk at this place is very easy..."
Tofu Ly
"Guu Guu Kachoo. Throw darts, roll dice, actually know the menu and order what you want - it doesn't really matter. The food is going to be excellent...."
MarkSF
"One of the best in Japanese tapas in Vancouver. A favourite I usually take out-of-town guests to try out. Loud, cramped, but with creative and tasty..."
Joey Boayes
"Good food but about the same as other branches. Although the food was above average among the japanese food in Vancouver, I wasn't really impressed..."
Articuno
"Love!. Last time my friend and i went to Guu for dinner. i have to say, it was a reaaaaally nice dinner! even my friend who doesn't love japanese..."
Rac
"This is my first time to Guu! I loved it...I haven't been to a Japanese Tapas restaurant before but everything looks delicious. I am doing the..."
Kevin McGrew
"Yum!. Been going there for years and still loving it! They got a pretty awesome lunch menu..."
Millie
"YUM!. I've been to all the Guu restaurants and this is definitely my favourite location. Lunch and dinner are very different experiences and I don't..."
Rachie
"Deep fried guudness. Tasty, great prices, quick service, good energy. Vegetarians go elsewhere,..."
T.a.
"The reason... I go to downtown sometimes for the fine & unique Japanese dish here. There should be more REAL Japanese restaurant like Guu in lower..."
Tae Woo Kim
"Excellent Japanese restaurant! We found it looking for late dinner and we did the best choice! Service was really kind with us, top! Food was really..."
Ricard CT
"Solid izakaya in downtown Vancouver, in keeping with the Guu brand. I visited here at the end of December, and had a fairly decent experience...."
Calvin Cheng
"Really packed space and always lots of customers. Good value for your money as it’s quite cheap and has good portion. I feel like this restaurant..."
Henry Chen
"Fantastic place to eat, would definitely go back and highly recommend. Food quality - Amazing Service quality - Amazing Presentation -..."
Alex Tavares
"Visiting from Montreal and wanted to try an authentic Japanese pub. This place was above and beyond my expectations. Sat at the bar and watched the..."
Jean-Philippe Lessard
"Great taste and food. Great staff that are taking care of your order and table. Pumpkin ball they have, was amazing and unique 👌🏻 I got an oil..."
Azi Jahan
"What a truly exceptional experience. There are a multitude of authentic dishes here, my favorite being the udon and beef tataki. I additionally..."
JonnyBeoulve
"Nice izakaya in the centre of the city. Service was friendly and fast and the food was good and cheap. Would definitely recommend the curry rice..."
Kelly W
Anh And Chi
88/100 (3670 ratings)
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"I absolutely love this place! Definitely the best Vietnamese food in vancity on top of this, the most friendly and best service. I highly recommend..."
Jesse Jammer
"I don't do reviews but man, this restaurant blew my mind! Nice waiter and the best food I've had in a long..."
Erika Bengtsson
"We were treated to a wonderful menu tasting. The food was like no other Vietnamese cuisine. The cocktails were also refreshing and mixed perfectly...."
Raquel Fox
"Great food, great atmosphere, excellent service and great staff. I HIGHLY recommend if you love Vietnamese!!!..."
Paul Gerencser
"Really good skewers. Well priced overall. Nice place. Our server today was super nice a d genuinely seemed to enjoy her job which, to me, means it's..."
Shaun Bon Johnson
"Fantastic dinner this evening with lovely, attentive service. We had water spinach with beef salad (the table fav), vegetarian spring rolls (love..."
Janice Jacob-Tomich
"Excellent service,Excellent food! Been coming here many many years with my family....and now it's her kids that took over..the food is still great!..."
Michelle De Vera Libonao
"Keep coming back to this wonderful restaurant! There's nothing like the food they serve. My top favourite is the spring..."
Mila Asuncion
"The food was divine. Although we didn’t have any of the typical pho or rice dishes, the family style dishes really rocked our senses. The..."
David Peng
"Must. Go. The atmosphere, the drinks, the food, and the friendly service. 5/5 for me. There is a 5 fundamental taste philosophy in Vietnamese..."
KeePing Lau
Viet Sub
88/100 (2440 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"I've been to Viet Sub a few times now and I've never been disappointed by the food. It is a hole in the wall with sitting for under six people...."
Ravinder
"I love Vietnamese subs, so I had to give this place a try. You cant get a decent size sub, with a warm toasty bun and juicy meats for $4.99! I’ve..."
Carla Hernandez
"I was in the mood for noodle soup so I decided to drop by here to try their pho since it has very good review. My first impression is it is very tiny..."
Chicas
"Funny what sticks out about this place but first impressions count. My 1st impression was "these people are so friendly, I just want to give them my..."
Scott B In Van
"This restaurant sits near the end of Robson headed to Denman. Service is friendly and quick. Restaurant is extremely clean. Cheap prices. Food is..."
MethodSTYLES
"If you have never had Vietnamese food served with a smile and incredible attention to your dining experience, you will never find a better place than..."
Nayson Rabiee
"As far as subs go, these are very authentic and very tasty! They use a slightly different homemade sauce which is a bit of a surprise but works very..."
Nalia
"Their subs are okay - nothing too awe-inspiring. A bit of cheese in their Banh Mi would have made a big difference. And the limited seating and..."
Kabir
"Small little shop on Robson but it's hard to miss since there's a huge sign saying VIET SUB across it. There's only a couple of seats inside (shop is..."
Vinita Trieu
"If you're hungry and you wanna eat some good quality food, but saving up money.. I would recommend this place. The sub is good, it's not crappy for..."
Maria Angela
"Good value and taste. I wouldn't say this is the best Viet place but for the price and taste it is a good choice esp around that area there are not..."
Skygirl_0708
"Customer Service is FANTASTIC!!!. These guys are the best. Always so friendly and helpful. I'm vegetarian so I've only eaten the veggie sub but it's..."
Tony
"Special Pho C4. Strong star anise flavour, slightly saltier than I'm used to, but still enjoyed it.-----02 Jul,..."
4amVie
"Salad Wraps. Amazing. Great price. Great food. Efficient service. I adore this little hole in the wall..."
Ilovefoodwpg
"Great Value. I had the BBQ Pork Sub. The Baguette was very fresh and fluffy, there was an adequate amount of meat inside, with fresh onions, lettuce..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Best vietnamese sub so far!. Great taste, great quality and great value!The stuff is always friendly and helpful. The food is fresh and taste..."
Kassidy1979
"Delicious, cheap, fast, fresh. I've had both the chicken and BBQ sandwiches, both were delicious. Shredded carrot, onion, radish on top of tasty..."
Dancingfoodie
"An awesome sub!. When looking for a Viet Sub, I look for that nice texture to the bun, and a flavorful meat with sauce. This place indeed has both...."
Jeff
"Convenient, quick, tasty value. I was spending the day working in my hotel room on Richards, and popped out to Viet Sub for a quick lunch (guided by..."
Clhpublic
"Great viet subs!. Tasty and cheap, would..."
Georgina Beadon
"Loved the veggie..."
Sara
"I love this place. I always get a veggie sub. Pickled veggies, tofu, crispy bun, delish mayo, cilantro.. $3.75 I never get looks when I request..."
Cheapred
"Awesome Sandwich. I had the BBQ Pork Sub for lunch. This might be the best sandwich I've ever eaten. Cilantro, veggies, pork, and a delicious creamy..."
Patrick Wilson
"Omnomnom. This place is by far the best place for Vietnamese subs in the city. If I could, I'd eat there..."
SMG
"Nomnom. Amazing banh mi! i always have their chicken banh mi and it never fails me..."
Mscee Yvr
"Amazing subs, affordable and delicious. Highly..."
ChinamanRoll
"For 6.45, food was pretty good. recommend c1. not a lot of MSG. will come if looking for quick..."
Ben Yap
"Viet Sub has opened there doors again. They have moved two doors down but still have the same tasty menu at a reasonable..."
Kaori Murakami
"Good luck!. I really hope Viet Sub comes back soon!! They are one of my favorite places to get a quick dinner downtown-- hands down the best subs..."
Victoria Chu
"Friendly service and good food. I had the BBQ pork sub and my wife had the chicken sub. The bread was definitely better than most of the Vietnamese..."
Larsbc
"Beef Pho was tasty and good value for $7. Fast as well if you're on the go. Not my laborite place, but I'll be going back next time I get the Pho..."
Taylor Sharpe
"Inexpensive and delicious. Plus the spring roll is like crack. fast and friendly. go..."
Nvfoodie
"Veggie sub. The Veggie sub had deep fried tofu w/ spicy sauce under the layer of pickled carrots, pickled daikon, slices of onion, jalapenos, and..."
Bunnychow
"10 times better than subway. These guys makes some great subs toasted and rolled in front of your eyes. The ingredients are typical to viet style..."
Eat-Snap-Repeat
"Viet Sub is a hole in the wall culinary delight located on Robson St, relatively close to Granville Station and Vancouver Central Library. It’s..."
Jimmy Chen
"The meats are perfect and the pickled vegetables add flavours that you don’t get in most sandwiches Bread is always super fresh and crispy, it gets..."
Kiely Landrigan
"In search of something hearty and filling, but not devoiding of my wallet, I ventured towards the juicy, meaty smell (mmmm…can just smell it now)..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"...Viet Sub holds its own as a small but popular, family-operated restaurant dishing out authentic Vietnamese comfort food.  With owner Long Bui The..."
Candice's Cusina
"4.5/5 [Right beside Japadog] YOOOO THIS PLACE IS AWESOME !!!! I've never had a Bahn Mi (Viet Sub) before this place and it was downright delicious...."
Angel Liu
" It’s REALLY hard to complain when you get a sandwich for less than $5, ESPECIALLY when you’re in downtown. Of course, since the sub was pretty..."
Lacheeeks
"I really enjoyed my sub and I will definitely be going back to try other..."
Brian Lau
"The menu is pretty simple; They have a variety of subs, pho, and a couple spring roll sides all at really affordable..."
Food Queen
"In search of a cheap meal during my lunch break, I found myself at Robson Street's Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine , which is actually one of the top..."
Janileu
"Good and cheap place for Vietnamese subs in downtown for under $5. Their pho is under $8. It’s a small place so I usually grab it to go and bring..."
Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos
"With only $7 in my pocket, I didn't know what I could eat for lunch... and finding a place where I can buy lunch for less than $10 downtown is quite..."
I Eated It
"Viet Sub is a very popular place on Robson to grab some lunch. The sandwiches can be under $4 and the pho is about $6. There were lineups out the..."
Foodology.ca
"Nestled between the Japadog restaurant and Beard Papa's on the end of Robson Street in Vancouver is a nice little family owned and run sandwich shop..."
Food Punk
"a great restaurant for delicious Vietnamese food at affordable..."
Geoff Peters
"The shop is a tiny eatery with only a table for two, and a few individual seats facing the window. Although the place is..."
LittleSweetTreat
"Viet Sub? I know what a Viet sub is but I've never had one before. While I was wondering about my "beef concern", EU said they offer chicken as well..."
Shirley Chan
"Previous to my visit to Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine, I had never tried a banh mi. The other food bloggers always went on and on about them, but I..."
OMNOMics
"I was really blown away and was so glad we..."
Chefsnightout
"We had been here once before, during the summer, when we were exploring downtown for one of the first times. We had a great lunch back then, and..."
Egirlwonder
"Viet Sub was our first stop on our first food walk expedition, what a place to start off the food walk! This place is tiny, but it sells quite a few..."
MePlusFood
"I look forward to lunch so much sometimes that I wonder if I go to work just for the lunch. I'm sure anyone who toil away in an office for over 1/3..."
Eat-Snap-Repeat
"One good thing about working in Vancouver Downtown is that, after work, you have access to a lot of restaurants within walking distance. Whether it..."
KimHo
"Viet Sub is a small hole in the wall that serves such Vietnamese delights as sandwiches, salad rolls and noodle soups. It sits sandwiched between a..."
Noshwell
"I had their Lemongrass Chicken on Steamed Rice with Egg, and it was really good, and great value. The chicken was juicy and delicious, and the..."
Ellen Huang
"I am currently sitting here eating one of the best Bahn Mi's I've had. Vancouver is an expensive city no matter how you stack it and for something so..."
Robert Macmillan
"Came here as it was en route to where I was going and I was craving pho for days. So glad I stopped on! The service was awesome the staff is super..."
Estairia Hong
"Worth eating out here. Their banh mi tasted very good. Their lemongrass chicken is also delicious. I would come back more for Vietnamese food. It..."
Maria guevarra
"Went here on a whim, and got the cold cut banh mi. It was really good, tasted fresh, and I found the filling to bread ratio spot on. Will be back to..."
Jean J
"Friendly staff and quick service! Got Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi & Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi, great flavors! 4 Stars cause the portion balance was..."
Daniel Jung
"First of all: the bread was delicious. It was fresh and tasting good. I had the chicken bbq sub. It was good. Nothing extraordinary. I also had some..."
Renata Hedman
"Cheap, affordable and SO GOOD!! My favorite things on the menu are the shrimp salad roll and the grilled chicken roll! The guy in the glasses is..."
Chloe wu
Healthy Noodle House
88/100 (288 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Came here for a quick lunch on a weekday. It was raining and the place was empty. There are not too many tables, though. You have a choice of..."
Jee Pang
"Tinny restaurant off 4th, mainly vegetarian - you can pick from 4 different kinds of noodles and a variety of vegetables. The broth itself is..."
Lebloop
"As I get older my body finds new ways to tell me to stop having fun. The first thing that tends to hit most people is the hangovers get worse and..."
Drunken Noms
"Went there for dinner on a suggestion from a friend who knows how much I like noodle soup.Loved that the name of the restaurant tells you..."
Sampoorna Biswas
"BEST NOODLES AND SOUP IVE EVER HAD!!!!!!. So damn good!!!!! sometimes i think about this soup and my mouth waters!!! this would be my last meal on..."
Sarah_22
"Healthy, Affordable, and Delicious Noodle Soup. Not sure when this place opened, but concept is the same as all the "make-your-own-noodle"..."
Sarah Cheung
"Noodles to warm your heart. Do yourself a favor and skip the lineups at Naam. While I like Naam, this little noodle house also deserves a tasting...."
JusticeFoodie
"This place is amazing. The couple running the Healthy Noodle House are some of the friendliest and sweetest people I've encountered. The noodle bowls..."
Erik
"Average and salty. I read the reviews and was expecting a really amazing bowl of noodles. I am not kidding when I say I could have made the exact..."
Jane
"Simple, healthy, delicious food! The home made chilli paste is a..."
Keane Edge
"If you want to relax, enjoy good soup and even chat with the friendly owner this is the place to go! Soup soup soup! Healthy, no MSG or added oils..."
Trisha Dalli
"Great soup, reasonable prices. Nice and healthy to start but also very tasty. Delicious chicken dumpling soup! Can't go wrong... I'm there once..."
Victoria Naylor
"Best noodle soup ever! Great chicken dumplings and wontons. Simple, healthy and..."
Andrew Bates
"WowWowWow!. Okay, so I'll be the first to admit I am not one for healthy food. My boyfriend just bought an apartment in the building above this..."
Asha
"When your body craves warm, comforting, healthy food, soup fits the bill. Every bowl of soup here is prepared to order from the ingredients you..."
Famished Foodies
"During our first visit to the Healthy Noodle House, its friendly chef-owner told us his delicious broth contains no animal products, as it’s based..."
Stephen Hui
Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
87/100 (2584 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Video Review on youtube: vancity food crew bun cha ca hoang yen.This place was recommended by a friend. Their speciality is the Fish Cake..."
Steve Whalls
"It seems like I’ve been waiting pho-ever to try this place out… Okay, go ahead and groan… that was a bad pun. As their name implies, this..."
Penny And Rusty
"I finally tried Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen after reading many positive reviews and hearing good things about it from friends! This restaurant is different..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen is notorious for always being busy. It’s located across the street from Hoi An Cafe and Chau Veggie Express. Their deli, Cha..."
Jonny
"The crab soup, No. 23, is AMAZING! Perfect for a cold day, hands down. The soup base is pretty rich and flavorful with a strong crab and tomato..."
Megan
"Their special crab soup with vermicelli is to die for!  The flavouring is deep and it comes in a generous portion size.  I've heard great reviews..."
SomewhatAFoodie
"Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen probably needs no introduction when it comes to their pho. Situated in East Vancouver within proximity to the popular Western..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Honestly the food was great but the service was just horrible. Arrived by 430..it was busy but got a table. For some reason they were..."
604fOOdie
"After our exhilarating hike up to Brunswick Mountain, we went to Hoang Yen for some of their infamous fish cake soup:. Found a post back from 2014 on..."
Louisa Ng
"Great food. Not very spacious. Service was meh probably because of the lack of space to move around. Very very busy. Soup taste very fresh and little..."
Jacky Deng
"The restaurant was very crowded and the wait time was long but totally worth it. Got the famous bun cha ca and it tasted great! Would definitely go..."
Pauline H
"Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen is located on Victoria Drive in Vancouver. It is a very tiny restaurant. You might be asked to share table with others. Best..."
Camera Gourmet
"Tried this place out for the first time today after being highly recommended by my cousin. We all had their famous "Bun Cha Ca". I ordered mine..."
Samantha T
"Tasty tasty crab noodle soup! This restaurant is always full and busy but it is worth the lineup. Seating inside is very much communal and lively..."
Karen
"Had to wait for 30 minutes before there are two seats for two people. We tried their famous crab meat soup. The pho was delicious and unique compared..."
DineIn
"This place is one of my favourite places to eat pho in vancouver! The most popular at this location is their fish cake soup, but i'm not too fond of..."
Thefoodeater
"Loved this place for pho. I had the fish pho which had so many greens floating on top, it was hard to see the broth. The broth was delicious, the..."
SoulFood
"This place is known for two dishes. The crab meat soup on vermicelli and the fish cake patty slices on vermicelli soup. The line up is definitely..."
Vancity Food Guy
"Hoang Yen on Victoria Drive (across the street from Chau VeggieExpress and Amay’s House) seems to have been there for ages but I never paid..."
Dennisthefoodie
"Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen Vancouver is a high traffic pho restaurant on Victoria Drive. It is between 34th and 35th Ave; across from Chau Veggiexpress,..."
NOMSS
"July 25, 2016Originally we had family dinner at Western Lake, but due to missing a reservation my boyfriend decided to eat here since he..."
Anita Young
"Hungry, I looked at Zomato for places to eat with a 3.5+ rating as one of the filter suggestings and Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen comes up. Driving by (last..."
Kelly Yee
"Almost always has a waiting line, but it's WORTH IT! To be honest sometimes it just depends on if you came at the right time with people leaving..."
Anita Yeh
"So went here on a kind of rainy weather, and came because i was curious and was living on the neighborhood for a while, and so... there was a lot of..."
Marv Wang
"Being an avid Vietnamese cuisine enthusiast, this place was so unique in their menu that it was refreshing. I was told to come here to pick up frozen..."
Theresa
"My bf took me here and this is something I haven't had in Calgary. True definition of soupy goodness and it's so cheap!! Love how it's nice and..."
YYCFoodie
"Super Yummy and Different. We went here today for Lunch after searching online for a new lunch spot. Everyone online seemed to love this place and we..."
Jazmin
"Very Good. Forget Pho I have found an alternative but you can still get pho. No. 22 bun ca, a simple refreshing fish soup with dill and vegetables, a..."
Pchips
"Food is pretty cheap here and taste ok. They could add little more seasoning but they are not bad. They could really improve customer service since..."
Chicas
"Wide variety of foods. The place is nice and clean. However the service is sup par especially when the servers don't speak English and can mix up..."
Hestia
"Killa food good food all around even the burgers are..."
Vincent Lao
"Hey guys! A bowl of Vietnamese rice noodles is usually great on a cold day, but how about that Northern variation? Hoang Yen serves this style..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Hoang Yen Vietnamese & Canadian cuisine is a small quaint little restaurant located in the middle of a strip of restaurants and shops. Like the other..."
VancouversBestEats
Maruhachi Ra-men
87/100 (3850 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"First time at this restaurant and I got to say food was delicious and staff were very friendly. Definitely recommend for first..."
Utsav Moitra
"Excellent ramen here. I had the Tan men with a soft boiled egg and the flavour was delicate but on point. Being ravenous from a hike, I devoured the..."
Sarah Katherine
"Best resturent in vancouver for ramen ..its like a great expirence to have a meal at this resturent ....wants to be here every day ...love for..."
Tars Cena
"We usually go to Santouka or Kintaro, but this time, we decided to try out Marutama Ramen since we’ve been hearing and seeing it a lot on social..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"came here during a weekday off hour lunch, ordered  a tamago ramen with an extra egg, love the chicken broth here and the noodle was great as well,..."
Marv Wang
"My partner wanted to take me out for ramen. His goal, to find a ramen place that I have yet to visit, within downtown. He drove around aimlessly and..."
Maggi Mei
"Chicken-based ramen broth is rare in this city, and Marutama sits easily at the top! The taste hits the spot, the portion is good, the noodle is..."
B & E
"Several months ago, we were in the area when they were opening up for the day. Had to take advantage of checking this ramen place out without..."
Absolute Foodie
"A Saturday afternoon  -  a table for 2Ordered : their signature Tamago Ramen & 1 Original Ramen.Not many choices from the menu..."
Happy Eater 12
"I would say, this is the best ramen in Vancouver. The soup base was delicious and little bit creamy. Noodles are great. Service was great. Price is..."
Donnel P
"Very friendly staff and very quick service. Typically busy, so I'd recommend putting your name down and going for a walk. Food often comes out within..."
Noah Mar
"A really good ramen place to go to. My favorite ramen restaurant because they have the best eggs out of all the ramen restaurants I've been to in..."
LiveToEat
"I love their ramen. The noodles, meat and toppings all worth well with the well seasoned soup. It is not a watery broth, definitely a thicker broth...."
Kimmysomefood
"Exellent.I enjoyed marutama especially soft egg added on it which i cann't eat at the other shops.tastes good as same as the one i've..."
Sato
"Atmosphere: I felt like I was in Japan, the smell of the restaurant reminded me of Japan. The seats were massive and the first thought I had was the..."
Birry Ram
"Never would I have thought chicken ramen would be so creamy, thick, and soulful! Trying Marutama in the summer years ago definitely didn't do the..."
Holly Zhou
"It's all about the egg! Not the most authentic ramen place but the broth is really umami with the seaweed and chicken. Chashu is not served warm but..."
Legend21
"This is one of my favourite ramen places and one of the first ones I went to. It's a pretty busy place. They have a sheet of paper outside for people..."
Natalie
"If you love ramen, Marutama is a must. The ramen here is absolutely divine. The chicken based broth brings about a rich flavoured soup, that is full..."
Carlo Macatuggal
"One of the few Ramen restaurants which uses chicken soup base. The soup was tasty, same as the Onsen tamago (egg). We also ordered the Yaki..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Pretty tasty, good service. Better than most of the other ramen places I have been too. Would be a 4.5 but the portions are a bit small for 11 bucks..."
Custard Pudding
"Very flavourful chicken broth and honestly delicious bowl of ramen all around every single time I've visited. I love the sesame and garlic chips on..."
SoulFood
"best ramen i've had so far. anyone who doesn't like it can suck it.  doesn't feel greasy and it didn't give me the runs. 5/5 would eat..."
Stupidweeaboo
"Love this place!!! Bestest ramen ever in Vancouver. I come here over and over again despite the long trek from where I live. Their broth and egg is..."
Christina Chan
"Although the place is quite small and cramped, the food here is quite good. Their ramen is nice and hot, and the noodles are tender. Definitely one..."
Amanda Pang
"Most places in Vancouver offer only the pork tonkatsu flavour broth in ramen so Marutama Ra-men  is always a personal favourite of mine because..."
Pork_ninjas
"I'm fairly new to the ramen scene but I know good broth, toppings and noodles when I eat them. Marutama was just what I needed, a super flavourful,..."
Eat Sleep Eat Repeat
"Great ramen; the chicken broth is something different but I absolutely love it. Their soft boiled egg is perfect. Easy to get kae-dama, the extra..."
Kimberly Thom
"Their chicken broth is great as I don't like ramen broth to be too heavy. The balance is just right here. Very long line-up and waiting time, so be..."
Soulchiffon
"This is Chicken Broth Ramen! When people compare this to pork broth ramen I'm a little confused to how someone could compare this place to that. It's..."
It's Me Chuck
"We were too late for our dinner reservations at another restaurant on our first night in Vancouver so I solicited a recommendation at check-in at our..."
Westie
"Being a huge fan of Santouka, I finally decided to try Marutama and their famous chicken based broth. I enjoyed it! The noodles could be more firm..."
The Noodle Sensei
"Went there in cold rainy day.Ramen taste weak and I was little bit disappointed because they had good rating.There was line up after us, so..."
Vangirl
"a part of my Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-erthis is my absoulte favourite place in VancouverLOVE the chicken..."
Lostnomnom
"I consider this ramen shop to be one of the top three in Vancouver. The ramen noodles here is thinner than most other shops. The chicken broth is..."
Cam
"Marutama has been highly praised for their perfectly soft boiled egg and flavourful chicken broth so it was about time that I tried it. Located on..."
Constant Cravings
"I’ve found my experiences with ramen to be either great hits or total misses. Very rarely have I found a place that’s just sort of okay and..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"• Place is busy most of the time, write your name on the clipboard to wait for queue, be patient• Nice/ good server, attentive to your..."
KOOkiecream
"I had put off trying Marutama for the longest time because I thought I didn't like chicken based broth. But being the ramen whore that I am, I tried..."
@VANEATS604
"You'll like it if you enjoy chicken broth. Soup is well balanced, Ramen is average in terms of texture and taste, but is well made up for with the..."
M.Choi
"Got the Tamago Ramen. I love the soft-boiled egg, it was cooked perfectly. The broth is chicken based so it's less oily and fatty tasting than pork...."
Jentaro
"I love this ramen place and will be back! The chicken broth was so flavorful and healthy. I love that it is lighter than the pork broth - also, I..."
Benzypooh
"Simple and fresh, two words I would use to describe this place. Located on Robson and Bidwell, Marutama is close to Santouka and is in a tough..."
Karan Suri
"Chicken ramen!🐓 One of the only few in Vancouver but it's definitely worth trying. I've eaten here a handful of times and most of the time it's..."
Karen
"Marutama Ra-men is located on the West End (Robson and Bidwell). It has a typical Japanese-themed colour with a heavy wood door. Food: ..."
Camera Gourmet
"Perfect bowl of ramen for a chilly day. There was no wait when I went but shortly after being seated there was a long queue. The seating is cramped..."
Bernice
"After being disappointed by every single ramen shops in Calgary, Kev and I reached the conclusion that Vancouver is the ultimate place for ramen..."
Cathy Lin
"Rich and flavourful broth but slightly too oily. It comes with thin noodle so the texture isn't bouncy and chewy like the thick ones that I like..."
Jenny L
"Their soup base is using chicken broth. They have a ramen called 'Aosa'. Aosa is the Japanese Seaweed. The taste is very unique. Also try their..."
DavidTheFoodie
"Every time I want ramen but craving a different flavor, I hit this place up. The broth is excellent and that damn egg - on fleek yo. The line can get..."
MethodSTYLES
"Rated one of the top ramen shops in Vancouver and rightfully so, Marutama serves homemade ramen with rich chicken broth. The noodles are thin and..."
GoMunch
"After being disappointed by every single ramen shops in Calgary, Kev and I reached the conclusion that Vancouver is the ultimate place for ramen..."
Cathy Lin
"Something crazy happened. I'M NO LONGER ALLERGIC TO EGGS!!! I can't believe it - but it's TRUE!!!I feel like I'm living in a dream. *Is this real..."
Selina Lo
"Probably the best ramen place in town in my opinion. There's always a line up, and I honestly don't mind lining up for it! Marutama uses chicken..."
Shari11
"Decent chicken-based ramen. The broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles and chashu were not up to my standard, but I would go back for the..."
Cathy Lin
"Beavis and The Pretzel Monster have been hassling me for weeks now wanting to go out for ramen, but for one reason or another every time we agreed on..."
Drunken Noms
"This ramen place is the bomb. I've tried multiple ramen places in Vancouver and this is by far the better than Santouka and Kintaro. The..."
SunnySideUp
"Ramen craving time!  Marutama Ra-men is a Ramen place located on Bidwell Street near Robson.  It is a chained Ramen Bar not only in Japan but also..."
Eat With Sida
"Using chicken broth as their base, the ramen is much lighter than pork soup base. Flavour was not missing though, but you do feel less groggy and..."
Karin Kam
"Hi friends! I just had a really eventful day today, so I'm writing up a post before I get too tired and forget everything. Today, my sister, her..."
Vivian Chung
"Fantastic chicken broth, which is a great options for those that are not fans of traditional pork broth ramen. The texture and flavour of the noodles..."
J.Chews
"I absolutely love ramen and this place made me fall in love once again. First off, the service here was amazing. The servers were very friendly and..."
Borntoeat
"Long time no see everyone! We're well into the Vancouver Summer and I'm dying from all the sun. I can't deal with the heat. But I've been coping with..."
Vivian Chung
"Food: 4/5    Service: 2/5    Atmosphere: 3.5/5    Price: Avg. $15/personReturn: MaybeI love Ramen, since I was a high school..."
ColoursOnWhite
"Long time no see everyone! We're well into the Vancouver Summer and I'm dying from all the sun. I can't deal with the heat. But I've been coping with..."
Vivian Chung
"Not your typical style of ramen. All of Marutama's broths are chicken-based. The noodles are amazinggg and the pork is very tender. I had the Tamago..."
The Foodiographer
"Marutama recently opened near my apartment, and I had to try the newest ramen spot on the block. Marutama stands out amongst the ramen places in the..."
Leigh T
"Now, i can't and i won't profess to being a Ramen expert. In fact, this was only the second Ramen in my sad, pathetic Ramen starved life. But, by..."
Andrew James
"Standing in line for ramen seems to be the norm in the West End. Marutama Ramen is no exception to having ramen enthusiasts waiting outside. Tucked..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Chashu gods. This is my favourite ramen place. Their chashu is soo tender and delicious. And the egg... is it even possible to make it like..."
Mama Beur
"Good quality. Noodles were made in house and super yummy with diff choice od texture~ soup was authenic and flavourful~ did not taste msg and was not..."
Because1215
"Pork Based > Chicken Based. It's still not bad though! Cute space, fast service, will probably come back when I have a..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Chicken broth ramen. Very different from the other ramen joints in town.They use a chicken broth rather than a pork broth used in most ramen..."
Mister Y
"Good try!!. I had a vegetable noodle and add 1 extra noodle to share with my friend. I also ordered a white radish oden and egg omelet. everything..."
Tiffany H
"A different kind of Ramen on Ramen Rd.. I had noticed Marutama's door during their renovation before they opened, and instantly really wanted to try..."
Yunomi
"Amazing. Consistent quality every time. I like Marutama more than Santouka. I love the egg and the light broth. The traditional pork broths, although..."
Labbit
"My girlfriend got mild cha shu while I got spicy. Spicy ruins the taste! Mild is..."
S.K
"Love it!. Me and my friends visited this restaurant today and all 3 of us loved it! (My friends are usually quite picky about the taste) The staffs..."
Kaka921
"Love it here! I think this place is new so there isn't a full menu. The chicken soup was super tasty, the daikon was good, everything was great but..."
Mama Bear
"Delicious!. Been there twice this week! Love this ramen. Perfectly cooked egg, yummy noodles, interesting seaweed and an unctuous and flavourful..."
Lodgecookie
"Speedy service Ramen. Since I was solo, it was quick to get a seat then they took my order and not a few minutes later it came so quite impressed..."
Andy Wong
"Good Ramen!!. I had a bowl of their Marutama Ra-men with an egg and 2 slices of pork, requested it with a mild spicy chicken flavored soup base. The..."
Jade
"Wonderfully rich flavors and a great staff that happily accommodated my 7-year old. The food was so good we immediately tried to decide when we..."
Joe Schmeltzer
"Amazing Ramen! The broth is unique and little creamy. The pork belly is the probably the best I’ve had and service, outstanding! Looking forward..."
Tabatha Kahn
"Sweet little ramen spot with excellent broth and mix of toppings. Thin noodles here go really well with the hearty rich broth and makes for such a..."
Lucy Chai
"Everything about this place screams authentic Japanese, from the decor, to the seats at the tables (you'll understand when you go), to the service..."
Carl Truong
"Solid choice for ramen in Vancouver, rich and balance broth (cream chicken broth) which is refreshing different than other pork bone variants. Decent..."
Chris
"Having lived and ate in many restaurants in Vancouver, I should say this place is not the best but one of the nice ones. There are so many great..."
Philip Raymond Lim
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Robson St
87/100 (3585 ratings)
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"My son always bring me here whenever im in Vancouver. The best ramen ever. The place is tiny, long cue as always, but it’s worth waiting...."
Carol G Kirknes
"Luckily we got seated pretty quickly upon arrival, service was great. Vegetarian Ramen, didn’t look all that appetizing in the menu photo, but it..."
Andy Byerlay
"The best Ramen I have ever tried. Great food and service at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this..."
Carlos Ortiz
"It was my first time trying Ramen ever.... we showed up at 22.55 at your doors and you guys let us in even if you were closing already. Great food,..."
Ksena May
"I constantly seek comfort in a good bowl of warm noodle soup. I like Pho for its lightness and consistency, something simple and making me feel..."
David Peng
"I went today solo and got a seat right away. Lucky. There was a big line 5 minutes later. So the Ramen was very good!! I've had my fair share of..."
Scott Mifflin
"First time there very quick service and very tasty..."
Todd Loitz
"Compared to the other store at San Jose, this one is more like Ramen shop!l like..."
Shih-Hsien Hsu
"Excellent as usual! Long line up, but certainly worth the..."
Eric B. Fetchko
"This is our go to place when we are in Vancouver. Best ramen hands..."
Natasha de Leon
"11/10 would always eat here. Better than my steam library The soup's light reflection is the brighter than my future Sacrifice your time in line for..."
Chris Lu
"Amazing Tasty 😋 Soup 🍜!!! Congratulations..."
Manuel Galeana
"That tender meat was so impressive.I love to go..."
Gloria Cai
"Just reviewed on zomato! Your toroniku ramen was soooo damn..."
Immy Love
"Delicious is worth..."
Catherine Chen
"Great..."
Peter McGuire
"I strongly advise trying their Tokusen toroniku ramen (Shio..."
Germany Fischer
"The broth is abso-fucking-lutely amazing. And everything else in..."
Richard Lewis
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Aurora Tsai
"El mejor Ramen � excelente servicio y muy buena calidad en los..."
Manuel Alejandro Rico Montiel
"Seriously good ramen. Get the Kara Miso Ramen with extra..."
Raz Schwartz
"It was everything I was hoping for! great service wonderful..."
Nati Herron
"This IS the best ramen place i have ever been..."
Wei Tsen
"Best ramen in downtown..."
Martin Millena
"Beat ramen in..."
Ray Lam
"BEST RAMEN IN VANCOUVER!!!! FANTABULOUS! MUST TRY! WE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LITTLE..."
David Tw Ho
"There was a bit of a wait at this restaurant- I wouldn't say that there's an ample amount of seating. It's quite squishy near the entrance; when I..."
Joanne Liu
"This is probably the best ramen restaurant i have been in outside Japan.The venue is unremarkable but it is very busy and for good reason. The..."
Greg Marcia
"My favourite ramen place from what I've tried in Vancouver so far. Often a line-up out the door and all the way down and past the store front during..."
Jen
"Tasty ramen, but I've had better. The broth in the shio ramen was definitely the best part - unctuous and comforting. However, I don't think the..."
K L Chan
"Probably one of the best ramen places in town!Large selection of ramen dishes, cooked to perfection - the broth is creamy and..."
B & E
"Best Ramen in Vancouver. It's a busy place with fast service and usually a line, but quick turnover. Worth the wait. They always play jazz which..."
Galapoodlestar
"Best Ramen you can get your hands on and yes! Even the soups are out of this world!! A must try if in downtown for a good fill of nutritious and..."
The Hip Foodies
"There's a reason this is one of the most popular Ramen places in this neighborhood. Their menu is large, but their best item is by far their Ramen...."
Lebloop
"Delicious!! Cost-friendly! Authentic Japanese ramen! A must visit in Vancouver every time! 5 stars!! May have short lineups during lunch & dinner..."
Laura
"I've had a lot of ramen all over the world... Including Tokyo. The ramen here was great by any standards. I tried the house special ramen with miso..."
Push
"One of the most authentic and delicious ramen in Vancouver. Their broth is perfectly rich and seasoned well. The only downside is that their eggs are..."
Noah Mar
"Came here for lunch with my boyfriend and it was super busy. Luckily the wait was only around 10-15 minutes for a table. The restaurant itself is..."
A
"One of the Best Ramen in TownA hot summer early evening - a table for 2Very lucky to get a table without long line-ups (because..."
Happy Eater 12
"My absolute favorite ramen place in all of Canada. The broth is so rich, flavorful and creamy. ALL of the ramen bases are amazing. You really can't..."
Lenny Wing-King
"Service is very good, and food is incredible. Probably the best Ramen and Gyoza in town, by far, it was delicious and tasty!! We will return here,..."
Julien Elleouet
"First time i knew Santouka Ramen when i watched the waku waku japan show several years ago. Now i try myself this famous ramen from Hokkaido, which..."
Kezia Elsty
"As an avid ramen lover, I’m always searching for a new place to try out. Sometimes I just can’t help myself but revisit old favourites over and..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Been here many times. They are still one of the best Ramen in town. Now not so much of a line up. Their rice bowl also very good. Kyozas were..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Food is delicious, ambiance is authentic Japanese and the servers are very friendly. 10/10 would recommend to eat here often. I've ordered almost..."
LiveToEat
"This place is tiny and the turnover is alarming. But the service is hella fast and the quality is fabulous. We ordered the miso ramen of..."
MCalgary
"Heard about this place being the best for ramen in Vancouver. It's definitely worthy of the 30 min queue we had to wait for to try it! I had the shio..."
Ninja
"While in Vancouver for a conference on a particularly cold day, I found myself craving some hot tea and a steaming bowl of ramen. When I arrived, I..."
Snackabu
"best ramen I have tried in Vancouver so far.all true color and they r so delicious. However, taste a little bit greasy when I am abt finish it...."
Camille Zhang
"While treking Robson Street late in the evening, 3 of us were trying to decide where to get our ramen fix.  One of my friends suggested checking out..."
JT
"|Shio Ramen with salmon ricebowl|The restuarant was filled with people when we walked in but the wait wasn't very long. The shio ramen was..."
Asia Chan
"Good ramen, but I wouldn't call it the best in Vancouver. I had the miso ramen with a side of boiled egg and I had no major complaints - maybe a bit..."
J.Grab
"I like their tonkotsu broth - very rich and creamy regardless of which flavour you choose. My favourite is Shoyu. However I feel like the chashu is..."
Legend21
"The best ramen in town. Hokkaido Ramen delivers and exceeds expectations. The place itself was a cozy, little and warm restaurant that offered little..."
Carlo Macatuggal
"Closest thing to Japan we've experienced since being there. From the awesome ramen to the delicious side dishes to the gyoza to die for, this place..."
3geckolimit
"Best food I've had in s long time!! Amazing!! You must go here. And the dessert was great!! Seemed busy so almost didn't got in but fast turn over...."
Joanne Lagasse
"Oishi! Delicious Ramen. Cool atmosphere. We sat at the big table by the front window which lead to some fun conversations with other patrons. Ramen..."
RubyTuesday
"Excellent broth, I had the shoyu ramen and it was rich and deep. Pork was lovely, I didn't really care for the noodles, they were cooked properly but..."
Chris
"Solid ramen here, definitely quite rich in taste, and quite savoury. Got the salmon bowl which was quite dry and bland in flavour. The chashu was..."
Holly Zhou
"We always stop here when we visit Vancouver. It's tried, tested and true - warm, tasty broth that's especially delicious after waiting outside in the..."
Hangry In YYC
"I liked the ramen. I just didn't like the feeling of being rushed because there's a line up at the door and also that my friend and I were sat at..."
Allan C.
"This Ramen joint has by far the best tasting pork broth in my opinion. The portion is slightly smaller than other Ramen places. The line ups are..."
It's Me Chuck
"There have been many hyped restaurants in Vancouver and in our opinion only a few have lived up to expectations; Hokkaido most definitely meets and..."
Jelizatin Eats
"So delicious, and highly recommend! I am not a patient person so the line put me off the first time I walked past, but I can't resist ramen so I went..."
Immy Love
"Having been to Kintaro, motomachi, and a few ramen joints around burnaby and richmond, I can safely say that this is the best ramen restaurant I've..."
Bitesizedfoodie
"This is so far the best Japanese food I have had ! The ramen is crazy good . It's filling and the taste remains in your mouth all day long .. Though..."
Cai
"I love this place so much I come here weekly. Sometimes twice a week. My favourite is their Shio Ramen.Their broth is just heavenly and..."
The Noodle Sensei
"Santouka is one of my favourite ramens joints in Vancouver. I've been multiple times and their ramen is consistently good. I've had their spicy..."
Jurn
"a part of my Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-erprobably the busiest Ramen place in Vancouverand it was my very..."
Lostnomnom
"I often seek comfort in a good bowl of warm noodle soup. I like Pho for its lightness and consistency, something simple and making me feel better..."
Picky Diner
"Came here on a recommendation from a friend. The food and service were phenomenal. Within minutes of ordering our ramen and gyoza, our food came out...."
Christiana
"Top 3 ramen restaurant in Vancouver - In my opinion anyways. I love the texture of their noodles. It's just right! It goes without saying that their..."
Navid Shahram
"All time favorite ramen place in Vancouver, great location, plenty of desert places near by. I come here twice a week. Brought my friends here last..."
Patrick Gao
"Came here after checking out the 420 festivities at Sunset beach. Pretty busy early evening but didn't have to wait long. The place is fairly small..."
Daniel Wang
"I came here for lunch trying their tsukemen. Since I came here by myself, I didn't have to wait in line. I got a seat at the bar right away. That was..."
Kit Yee Y.
"I had the Shio Ramen and it was way too salty to me. My friend felt the same too. I poured two cups of hot water and it didn't help much. It would've..."
Grace
"If you've been to the super-popular Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, you may have noticed that for $1 you can get an "appetizer" of two pats of butter...."
Simon
"Ah Santouka, the iconic line ups and bowls of steaming ramen make me think of what Japan must look like. This used to have my #1 spot before Marutama..."
@VANEATS604
"Long line up but efficient servicing. They would rush you out after you finish your ramen for the next table flip. Tried Shio Ramen. Love their ramen..."
Jentaro
"I love this Ramen place!! I've been some other Ramen restaurants before, they are not bad, but this one is my favorite and best! Their soup and rice..."
Far
"My go-to ramen joint. Always jump back and forth between the shio and the karamiso ramen, but what never changes is that I order the gyoza. I..."
Dempsey Charles Watson
"If you're ever on vacation in Vancouver make sure Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is on your list of restaurants to try. I spent the long weekend in..."
Loves2eat
"This place is sooo yummy! Definitely one of the best ramen I've tasted so far. I ordered the Shio ramen combo that included a grilled salmon and roe..."
R
"Wow! Excellent dinner last night. Had the spicy ramen and roasted salmon with rice. Flavored were crazy good. I'm only in Vancouver for another 2..."
Brian
"Every time I get that ramen crave this is the first place I think of! Lines are usually out the door but it never takes too long. Service is very..."
Jessica Lee
"From Edmonton, but I stop by at least once anytime I'm in Vancouver.I've been here at least 6-7 times. Will be back in town in a couple weeks..."
Doug Trieu
"The ramen options are limitless in Vancouver these days. I remember back when there was like maybe 1-2 good places for ramen, but even then it wasn't..."
The Tila Diaries
"I live in Calgary, and would fly to Vancouver to have a bowl of Santouka Ramen. I could eat it everyday for every meal for the rest of my..."
Psy
"This place is always pretty busy whenever we drop by and doesn't take reservations, so it's probably best to come by in smaller groups to shorten the..."
Pauleena Ling
"Long wait, but for good reason!I was shocked to see a line as long as it was outside the restaurant . Once we were seated the food arrived..."
Renea
"Love their Kara miso ramen. My all time favourite ramen place in Vancouver even though there are plenty of choices in downtown Vancouver. But the..."
Alice Yuan
"Fast service, delicious ramen, friendly staff. They are normally busy with a long line up, so when we were in the neighbourhood in late hours in a..."
Soheyl
"Went to this restaurant on a Monday night, had a short line up, waited about 10 min for a seat, ordered a miso ramen and gyoza, both were very..."
RaymonDo
"Super popular ramen joint in Downtown West End, you'll usually see a long line-up of people outside. The miso ramen has a very rich broth which I..."
GoMunch
"On a rainy day, we decided to come back to Santouka for a quick meal in the afternoon. Surprisingly, there was a small lineup at that time of the..."
Jenny L
"This is by far the best ramen I've had in a long time. The broth is probably the highlight of this place. So well prepared and flavourful;it left me..."
Joshua Low
"We finally got to try this place, but it did not live up to the hype. The ramen was good - no doubt, but I would not line up to eat there. The broth..."
Benzypooh
"It's hard to say much about this place that hasn't already been said.  I've been coming here since it opened and I'm sad to say that the quality has..."
Laughingman
"Possibly the best ramen that I've had in my life outside of Japan.They specialise in a pork broth soup base. That was some delicious broth...."
Elena Ching
"My all-time favorite ramen place. Has always been recommending it to my friends who hasn't tried ramen yet. Problem is their space is so small, which..."
Maria Angela
"This is good ramen and it used to be my favorite when it first opened about 3 years ago. The meat was good, the broth was rich but now it's slowly..."
SunnySideUp
"This is one of my favorite ramen restaurants and I always try to have a meal here when i'm in Vancouver. There is always a line up so I try to go the..."
My Lucky Belly
"Always a favourite stop whenever I am in Vancouver. Although the line waits can be long, the staff are incredibly friendly and efficient, and the..."
J.Chews
"Santouka is by far our favourite authentic ramen joint in Vancouver. You know they’re good when there’s always a long line up outside their shop...."
Alpaca Lunch
"In a city that rains for most of the year, a ramen shop offering bowls of steaming soup and a warm space is bound to succeed, which is evidenced in..."
Claire Chan
"This is one of a few ramen places that has consistent quality. Miso and shiyo ramen are always rich and tasty. Both are not too salty but flavorful..."
Yvonne
"Such a great place for ramen. There was a bit of a line as per usual. However, that did not stop our waitress from taking our order so our ramen..."
Spectacledeater
"Overhyped as usual.  I ran down the block to eat the ramen before closing here.  I loved everything about the ramen except for the piece of pork..."
CyniC-
"Overrated, although better than the one in Toronto. I enjoy Santouka, it'll always be "good" ramen but never great or amazing in my books...."
Drake Tsui
"I've been here a few times and it's is always absolutely packed, and for good reason. Of all the amazing restaurants on Robson this one definitely is..."
Joshua Hueller
"Favorite ramen place in vancouver! Flavorful broth and delicious charshu! Love ordering their pork jowl ramen. Their gyoza is also amazing! Crispy..."
Shari11
"Santouka i'll say is one of the top ramen joints in vancouver as of since they opened till now as of 2015. In terms of taste the broth is..."
Marv Wang
"Loved the food here, but seating is limited (it fills up pretty fast), and the temperature inside always tends to be on the warmer side (maybe..."
Kabir
"Absolutely loved the ramen here. Only waited 15 minutes when the line was past the store. The shio ramen was packed of flavour and the combination of..."
Jenny
"Wow this is one of the best spicy garlic ramen soups i’ve had! Hokkaido Ramen Santouka never fails to impress. It’s that good! The pork is so..."
Natasha Tan
"The ramen is good specially the Robson special ramen but it's not the best one in town. The porc pieces were delicious as well I give a 5 star to the..."
Amir Alimohammadifar
"We loved this place. Flew in from Ontario and were craving a delicious bowl of Ramen. Hokkaido did not disappoint. It was crazy busy but we only..."
Jordan McGregor
"Of all the ramen places we went to in Vancouver, this is by far our favourite. They have the always delicious tsukemen which many places do not have..."
Stephen Chow
"Very intricate flavor from this ramen house! Quite different from other ramen houses in Vancouver, definitely not the best imo, but 100% worth..."
Daniel Jung
"I got the tsukemen (regular flavour), and the noodles were very chewy. The broth wasn't as thick as I hoped, and it was on the saltier side. It came..."
Gwen Yeung
"Great ramen shop! Rich broth. Chewy (in a good way) noodles. Plump gyoza. What's not to love? The staff is polite and attentive too. I've been coming..."
D MC
"Just love Santouka. Definitely my favorite ramen place in Vancouver. Very rich and unique flavour. Always a must eat when we come..."
Johnny Choi
Motomachi Shokudo
87/100 (1327 ratings)
Restaurants
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"It was raining, and we had been in it all day. Soggy socks and a drenched jacket, the result of traipsing around without an umbrella. So when lunch..."
Maggi Mei
"To my dismay, the chashu was piled atop a pile of bean sprouts. It wasn’t as egregious as the towering mountain that you get at places like Gojiro,..."
Frederick Wong
"Motomachi Shokudo is consistently one of our favorite ramen places in town. The texture of the ramen is fantastic, the broth is sufficiently rich,..."
B & E
"New owner and new menu. The previous owner retired and the head chef became the owner. I was here last time, I ordered their signature..."
MapleMaple
"Not easy to find but worth it. Very small place. Food was great. I had the charcoal ramen that was delicious. The food and ambiance were very..."
ShaunF
"Its nice to try new tings like the bamboo-charcoal miso ramen. Nice thick soup, kinda rich but still delectable and very healthy for you coz bone..."
YM_Bape
"I tried their Bamboo Charcoal Miso Ramen and thought it was interesting but didn't really taste that different from a typical miso ramen. The portion..."
Legend21
"This is by far my favorite ramen place in Vancouver, and there are a lot of them!! I always love their cold ramen when they have it, super innovative..."
Leslie Huang
"Motomachi Shokudo Ramen, not a name that rolls off the tongue thats for sure. A friend made a quick stop in Vancouver a couple days before he went..."
Greatfoodmediocrecompany
"The Ramen was flavorful. This is one of the best ramen in Vancouver. The Onsen tamago was done perfectly. What is better than a hot bowl of..."
Nuinui The Cat
"We came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. It wasn’t too busy, but since there were three of us, we had to wait about 10 minutes — not too bad..."
F
"Accepted an impromptu invitation today to try Motomachi Shokudo. They have a variety of soup bases, including an intriguing Bamboo-Charcoal. You get..."
Simon
"Finally visited one of my old favorite ramen shops in Vancouver again. Motomachi was one of the first ramen shops established in what had become..."
Cam
"Food was good and the servers were nice. This places feels more comfortable and is cleaner than Kintaro Ramen. Although the seats weren’t that..."
HungryBlob
"The wait was a little long, but it's all worth it! The broth, noodles and toppings complimented each other! I believe they have one of the best..."
Papabeur
"Will wanted his last lunch in Vancouver to be Ramen. So I took him to the corner of Robson and Denman, where we could choose from some of the best..."
Picky Diner
"I got the shoyu ramen. Excellent! Not too over the top in terms of flavour. Service was quick, and you get a nice atmosphere. Probably not worth a..."
Yi-Ying Lu
"Came here near closing at around 10ish with a group of 4 including me and we were seated immediately. The tables were extremely small so we had to..."
Joshua Low
"Tsukemen is certainly spicy and tasty.  The menu offered extra noodles for $3 and I thought what a good way to enjoy more of the broth!   BUT I was..."
Michael Lee
"They say sometimes the best things in life are found when you least expect it, and I think that was the case with Motomachi. Discovered whilst..."
Nathaniel Hall
"Moto Machi was simply AMAZING...I wish I had more days in Vancouver to dine there AT LEAST one more time!  Recommended by a BC local and the broth..."
Rick Shibasaki
"I came back after a bit if a bitter experience here. This place does have great ramen. The consistency of the noodles are excellent. They are nicely..."
DanoRama
"This is the only place in Vancouver having Bamboo-Charcoal Black Miso Ramen. "Bamboo charcoal is effective for improving digestive..."
DavidTheFoodie
"Hands down my favorite ramen joint. I was hesitant to try the bamboo charcoal ramen but hot damn was it worth it. Serving size is generous for what..."
MethodSTYLES
"Love their dark broth. The egg is done perfect too. The only thing is you can't go here and get a table while waiting for your friends. Basically..."
YYCFoodie
"Came here during our first night in Vancouver, and were greeted by a line out the door! Waited approximately 20 minutes, and then were seated..."
Tania
"It had been several years since I had gone to Motomachi Shokudou. With so many ramenya opening up in Vancouver, you can never run out of choices. I..."
Idea Rabbit
"There are many popular ramen restaurant in Vancouver, mostly clustered around Denman/Robson. The most popular ones are denoted by the crazy line up...."
Zuuchini
"One of my favorite ramen places! Chewy noodles and good soup! The meat in the ramen wasn't overly fatty either and the egg was done perfectly. Hits..."
Mandy Wu
"In the land of Ramen joints that is the Robson and Denman area you better make good stuff or you ain't lasting all that long! Motomachi Shokudo has..."
Andrew James
"For my next ramen adventure, I headed to Motomachi Shokudo located near Denman and Robson.  Motomachi piqued my interest after being mentioned as..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Very Tasty Ramen. Definitely will come back, Shoyu Ramen highly..."
Joeyee Chow
"Spicy Miso Ramen. I came here with 2 friends around lunch time and it was packed, the place was small only had a few tables the servers was..."
Samuel
"Fabulous and quaint.... This small, quaint, and authentic ramen noodle house should not be overlooked. The spicy and balace in each bowl is artfully..."
MsL
"In Perfect Japanese Style. I am going to do this review short and sweet. In Japanese Style. Pffaa, at least let me try.How many Japanese..."
Kyle Lee
"Real Japanese Ramen. Trust me, I am Japanese!..."
Miwa H
"Ramen goodness!. So many ramen places in that vicinity. Had the Charcoal Dark Miso Ramen and the broth was a bit strong for me in terms of taste but..."
Andy Wong
"7/10 Death Row inmates chose this as their last meal. Extra BBQ Pork Shio - The first time you try it, you're indifferent about it. The second time..."
Hot Body Jason
"Fairly good. The bamboo charcoal dark miso ramen tastes good! A little bit oily though :-(The waiter may be Japanese and doesn't speak good..."
Alyssa Zhou
"NOT too oily, a bit salty. Ramen expert always mention about the soup -> ramen -> meat...To me, the soup and ramen was just satisfied, the best..."
EatLover
"Best in Vancouver, hands down. I have tried all the other places around but will always return to Motomachi. If you want to wait outside in the rain..."
GingerG
"Definitely worth going!. I have been receiving really good comments about this ramen place, so I decided to go with my friends for lunch after having..."
Articuno
"My favorite ramen place in Vancouver. I've been to other ramen places like Kintaro/Benkei/Santouka/G-Men (and other ones that might not belong to..."
Chubby Chick
"Even better than Kintaro. I'm aware the place is both opened by the same chef, but there's two things that sets this place apart from Kintaro.1)..."
Sean
"This is now the best Ramen place we've tried. Big bowls, excellent noodle taste and texture, lots of quality toppings, rich and tasty broth. Not too..."
EV Dave
"Kintaro's Hot Cousin - Excellent Ramen!. Why hello Motomachi Shokudo. You're posh, sexy, and speak with a French accent - but can you cook me a big..."
Eat-Snap-Repeat
"We went to check out Motomachi Shokudo on a late Friday evening and the place was packed. It probably doesn’t help how tiny this ramen’s digs..."
Jonny
"Hey guys! To cap off this week’s feature on ramen, this last piece is on one of Vancouver’s smallest ramen stops, Motomachi . Does their famed..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Run by the same group as Kintaro, Motomachi, their hip new cousin, is just a few doors down! The ambience is totally different, notches higher than..."
Selina Lo
"The other week, Anata and I decided to get some ramen for dinner. I said I wanted to go to Motomachi Shokudo, as I haven't had their dark miso ramen..."
Rebusaurus Eats
" All of the ingredients are organic and super delicious. The broth is extremely savory, and the noodles compliment it in the perfect way. Some might..."
Couple Of Foodies
"I’ve heard of blackened fish and blackened chicken. But blackened soup? Or bamboo charcoal dark miso ramen, to be more precise. In Asian cultures,..."
Bill Corbett
"I'm no expert in Ramen, but I prefer deep, clean, msg free, not too fatty taste and Motomachi Shokudo delivers exactly that. We both had nama shoyu..."
Theduy
"This is my favourite ramen in..."
Jeff Rambharack
" Santouka Ramen has my number one vote because of the delicious melt-in-your-mouth toroniku (pork cheeks) and tasty pork broth. However, their..."
Hippo's Foodprint
"I LOVE this ramen and soup. First, the ramen is cooked perfectly al dente and this bowl is just packed full of all sorts of goodies - peas, corn,..."
Two Hungry Piglets
"While there’s plenty of ramen options in the neighbourhood, for me Motomachi stands out as a favourite. The ramen is excellent here - good..."
OJ H
"We came here as the lineup outside Kintaro Ramen was a bit long for our liking and our kids were super hungry. Plenty of seating available here so..."
Attila Szamoskozi
"It’s very authentic and not too complicated! I love that the chair is so unique! I also love the fact you can hang your jacket on the wall and not..."
Ellie
"Delicious! The ramen broth is lighter and they have the black miso flavour! The pork kakuni was also tasty. Would go again, perfect date spot for the..."
Ro S
"Motomachi Shokudo has been a staple for me for a long time. The ramens are flavorable and the team is welcoming and cooperative Super friendly and..."
Alex Kwok
"This place is amazing. It has a very traditional/authentic Japanese feel. Indoor is small but cozy, which really adds to the experience. The staff..."
soum kundu
"I used to come here a lot. I used to love their Spicy Miso Ramen which included chicken, corn, lotus root, sugar snap peas etc... Then later on they..."
Filipe Lopes
Guu With Garlic
87/100 (3206 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
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Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
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After-hours
Dinner
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Tempura
Tataki
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Beef
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Sashimi
Salad
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Scallops
Udon
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Tapas
Cod
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Octopus
Sit down
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Mid-range
"Great food, open late, busy place, good service, boisterous & fun atmosphere. If you are looking for a quiet dinner, this is not the place for you...."
Cheryl Chan
"This place is lovely! I honestly don't remember much about the food- I just remember that I ended up here on Halloween with my ex and we had a great..."
Jen
"To start off, the restaurant can get pretty busy so reservations would be recommended.Like many Japanese Izakayas, Guu with Garlic caters a..."
B & E
"The wait time for Friday night at 10pm was about 45 minutes. I completely understand why they are so busy - the food is amazing! My favourites are..."
Ara
"Japanese tapas at its best. Beef tongue, beef yaki udon, pork belly, salmon carpaccio are the must-order items. Have beer or sake to complement the..."
Jopy S.
"Prepare yourself for some sick eats. The cow sacrificed for our beef tataki and beef tongue was well worthy. The oden had a deliciously light broth..."
Airball
"Holy, the food here is so good!!! My favourites are the scallop mayo pizza and the una-meshi. The service is very prompt and courteous. Staff are..."
Van Vo
"Really good and nice portions ! It was always perfect. One of my favorite Indian. A lot of choice in the vegetarian dishes. I would recommend it for..."
Sarahdelguste
"It was my first time eating at this particular Guu. Overall, it was quite enjoyable. The menu was easy to read, witn both staples and specials...."
JT
"I am absolutely obsessed with their Mashed Pumpkin (Kabocha) Croquette. I personally think if the egg wrapped inside the Croquette were soft boiled..."
Soulchiffon
"OMG THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!I loved the food and the servers were so attentive. It has a really nice vibe in the restaurant. However getting..."
Foodie In Vancity
"Lunch: Very friendly, attentive and passionate family style ran restaurant. I was actually hoping to do Izakaya, but their lunch menu was pretty good..."
DanoRama
"Sometimes you go to a restaurant because it’s your favorite place, and every time you’re in the area, you MUST go there, because it is AMAZING...."
Nikeheart
"This place offers an amazing dining experience. As you walk in, the staff would all shout to greet you in Japanese, when you order, they would also..."
Hang T
"One of the five branches of Guu Restaurants, and the best location in my opinion. Every Guu location has a slightly different menu and offers a..."
GoMunch
"Must try their signature deep fried pumpkin inside with an egg. Also, their sashimi are very fresh, amberjack, salmon and uni. I love their baked..."
DavidTheFoodie
"Everything was pretty decent except for the bland tasting marinated tuna. It was just sesame oil mixed with tuna. They should have added other sauce..."
Jenny L
"This is one of my favorite izakayas in Vancouver.  Although the place is small, it definitely adds to the atmosphere.  Be ready to show up early as..."
Kit Kat
"Guu is an interesting place. i would say the servers there are very fun and I've gotten to even know a few of them at this location. Weekend nights,..."
SunnySideUp
"Favourite spot in Van. This time we noticed they changed the menu slightly from what's posted here. Ordered the Hotate (scallops), Kakuni..."
Lise Ng
"Excellent and diverse Japanese Tapas.There are too many favorite dishes to list.Affordable pricing, great ambiance and is best to seat at..."
Nick
"It's not as garlicky as I would have liked it but I think I just set the wrong expectation in my head.  As well, I was hoping for the more grittier..."
CyniC-
"Lunch service was a bit rushed and sub par for me, though I would still like to give it another shot if there are no other places around in the..."
MS.CHUBBS
"March 27, 2015 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · A busting Japanese izakaya, I was there on a Friday night and I had to wait for 30 minutes so I would..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"Guu. You know all about their izakaya empire, both in Vancouver and Toronto. Last time I was in Van, I went to the original location and was mightily..."
Jonny
"Great tapas offerings and a very authentic Japanese experience all..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"This is a such a great izakaya place located in the heart of downtown ! Of all the Guu establishments, this one is my absolute favorite for its..."
Unepetitfoodie
"Fun and tasty. Went to Guu Garlic on Monday, 30 March 2015 with my wife and a couple friends.Had a good sampling of dishes across the..."
Jeremy
"A busting Japanese izakaya, I was there on a Friday night and I had to wait for 30 minutes so I would recommend making a reservation beforehand...."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"Small place but tasty food. The place is really small. My friend and I were lucky enough to be able to get a seat before it got really busy. The food..."
Cw
"Been coming here for many years and the place is always great, loud and just a good Izakaya. Menu is slimming down a little but lots of good choices..."
PrettyFly4aWhiteGuy
"Lots to try and all pretty good!. Tried almost all dishes - regular and special...you can order anything and won't be disappointed! Price is very..."
CCG
"Good value for Japanese food. That's good Japanese curry and for under $10 it's absolutely great value for a thick, hearty, flavourful curry. The..."
Tunit
"Fun place! Loud with great music. Service was too slow. Only go if you have 90 minutes for a quick..."
Myopenballot
"Good times. A regular spot for me and my friends when we want some tasty snacks like beef tataki and salmon carpaccio and awesome drinks. Atmosphere..."
Jamanna
"Great with friends!. If you're trying this restaurant, make sure you bring at least 2 more people with you, it's the only way to truly appreciate the..."
Mary Sheridan
"Hmm Garlic. Was surprised how good the flavours turned out. The Richmond location at Aberdeen did not pan out well for us. Will come back and fight..."
Michaellopez
"Scallops are very fresh, enjoyed it very much! Good atmosphere & cheery..."
EatEatEat
"A fantastic variety of really imaginative dishes each using garlic. Served in an atmosphere calculated to recreate a Japanese dining experience. In..."
Woody
"This was a pretty cool experience! The staff that day were all very friendly and had cute animal masks on with tails to match! the food was okay. The..."
Obese Child
"My favourite dinner place. If I get to choose where to celebrate my b-day, it will be Guu Garlic. I've been to Guu for so many years, seeing them..."
Like To Dine Out
"Whoever complained about this place being too loud is a grump. Guu Garlic is nothing but fun. Sure, they tell out every order to the kitchen and..."
A-and-C
"Awesome. Guu has a great atmosphere and pretty tasty food. Try the Tuna..."
Paul
"The real deal right here on Robson. Getting a table of four was a 45 minute wait on a Tuesday at..."
Jay
"Guud. Atmosphere is not as fun/lively as it used to be. it's more like a busy and overwhelming environment now. anyways, they still make a mean..."
Wraithman
"Quirky place, nice food @ very fair price. Visited here several times in past years during our travels.Being a visitor on holiday makes it..."
Antonio
"Guu is guud. I've been a few times. the food is delicious. i really like their pumpkin croquette. however, i do not enjoy sitting at a sticky table....."
Savories And Sweets
"Great food & drink!. We had:fried chicken- good stuff, not sure what part of the bird it was, but we didn't care!beef ribs - short ribs-..."
ARR
"Truly unique Japanese food!. Everytime I come to Guu, I enjoy the food immensely! I especially enjoy the laid back setting at Guu w/ Garlic near..."
Pablo
"Guu is Really Guud. I hate to think how many times I passed this place without going in. The atmosphere is great - loud, lively and energetic. The..."
Joe Mondo
"The Only thing. I like Guu Garlic, I bought a lot of my friends here and everyone love it, even my American friends that came down for a conference..."
HelloThailandTV
"Amazing flavor. I went in by myself and probably seemed like I didn't know what I was doing here(probably because I didn't). But when I travel on..."
Jeff
"Outstanding!. Guu is more of an experience then it is just a place to eat. I make a point of coming at least once (hopefully several times) every..."
JonnyB007
"Lots to eat but keep in mind some menu items are quite pricey! Regardless, the atmosphere is great, fast service and interesting foods to try other..."
Narisa Perngmark
"The best. Forget Tojo's, all you can eat, and every other generic sushi places. Take the friends/parents/tourists here. The food and atmosphere is..."
Jerry
"Guu is not maybe addictive, but it's really addictive! ( ゚ ▽ ゚ ;). I went there for my friend's small birthday party for a group of 5. We..."
Articuno
"Love Guu I've been to all of their locations and they're all great. Wonderful service and great food which are decently priced. Guu garlic is my..."
Glo
"One one of the places I always try to stop at when I am in Vancouver. "Japanese tapas executed very well" is how I would sum this place..."
IMike ILu
"Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm everything is so yummmmmmmmmmmmm I love it here.... All good &..."
The Picky Chef
"Long time customer of guu. I swear that the restaurant has actually gotten louder over the years. food is great. atmosphere is better than hapa's..."
Nujabes
"Warning: Guu may be addictive!. I love Guu with Garlic. I`ve been a regular for the past 3 years and am not sick of the food yet! The quality has..."
SMTH
"Had the duck breast - yum! The adedashi tofu was good too. Ordered a cocktaill, can't remember the name but it has melon flavor. That was weak. The..."
Stella
"Not disappointed.. We've heard great things about Guu and we've been wanting to try it forever. So finally, 6 of us finally got a date down and we..."
Gotta Eat
"One of my favs. Guu (formerly Raku) on Thurlow was one of the first Izakaya restaurants in Vancouver and I have been hooked ever since. Since then..."
Kevin
"Love at first bite.. The chefs have rockstar hair and have the music turned up. The menu is diverse and I can say that it's the first place that I've..."
Cometgirl
"Guu Garlic is one of the our favourite Izakaya restaurants and for good reason. We have visited Guu Garlic on many previous occasions and it has..."
Flavour Hunter
"It's been a while, but I promise that this will be a very Guu'd one! *ba-dum tsh* Near the beginning of the month, I attended a conference in..."
E-Town, It's Me Again!
"The place was lively and bustling as usual, with the employees yelling greetings, dishes, thank yous, and all sorts of phrases in Japanese. We were..."
Rebusaurus Eats
"Went to Guu Garlic , and we were disappointed. The dishes were not as good as they used to be — very sad. The ama ebi, sweet shrimps, was ok and..."
Doofniks
"So, we came to GUU WITH GARLIC on a Thursday night at around 9pm. The restaurant was busy but, luckily there wasn’t a line up to get in. Before we..."
Edgar
"This place is really cute, it serves traditional Japanese eatery vibes which makes you feel like you are in Japan. They also have daily menu in which..."
Angelia Margaretha
"Not a japanese food expert so take this review with a grain of salt. Came here on a Friday evening. Place was somewhat crowded. We tried several..."
Mohit Sharma
"Nice izakaya with a warm atmosphere! Delicious food - simple and very well cooked. Enough choice to please everyone. Prices are correct. A very nice..."
Julien Valat
"Expensive, but very good! Excellent spot with unique offerings as the menu is always changing. I highly recommend trying the melon float with saki..."
Chelsea Vancouver
"This place is an absolute hidden gem in Vancouver!!! Their sashimi lunch special is so beyond worth it, it’s a mustttt when in Downtown Vancouver..."
Edith Law
"Food presentation and service are great! However, food taste does not meet the high expectations from all the reviews. We ordered 5 dishes, none of..."
ting chi
Fable Kitchen
87/100 (3448 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Omelette
Risotto
Croquettes
Grilled cheese
Confit
Mussels
Meatballs
Steak Frites
Cakes
Octopus
Tuna
Pesto
Cheesecakes
Salmon
Fish
Noodle
Beef
Pork
Parfait
Cheesecake
Eggplant
Cod
Halibut
Ribs
Pasta
Salad
Pork Tenderloin
Eggs Benedict
Scallops
Tagliatelle
French Toast
Duck
Meringue
Sandwiches
Toasts
Oyster
Paella
Burger
Sit down
Contemporary
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
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Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
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Mid-range
"(Hispanoparlantes) Quise probar comida local y Google me trajo aquí. Es la mejor decisión que pude haber tomado. Los platillos son exquisitos y ya..."
Luz Goodwin
"I love that we can go to a top Canadian restaurant like FABLE and that my boys are welcome. Thanks so much to my good friend Trevor for an amazing..."
Scott Thomson
"excellent .. one of the best place to eat and savour your meal. Flavours, texture, it`s simply fabulous. And really great to be able to share meals..."
Nathalie Faure
"Everything about this place is awesome, incredible staff, amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. I could eat here everyday. This place just makes me..."
Kalinda Link
"I visit Vancouver once a year and Fable is always on my must-do list. I have now added Fable Diner to my must-do list. The food at Fable is..."
Andria Mallozzi
"Lived up to what i expected and more. I recently moved from Ontario and this was the one place on my list. Great staff, great service, great food...."
Jordan Eric
"Fabulous staff , amazing service, and the food !! And sit at the bar , bartender Dave is the best..."
Rick Mahy
"Awsome diner tonight. I was there with a picky eater who can't, for health reason, eat any herbs or spices. The steak frite was done to perfection..."
Lisette Bergeron
"Honestly the absolute BEST place I've ever eaten at. Food and atmosphere was amazing and the staff was exceptional. Can't say enough good things..."
Megan Leis
"We had the pleasure of attending an outdoor wedding that was catered by chef Trevor and company last weekend.. Although the weather was less than..."
Mel Marie
"We love the in-season and local flavors. I highly recommend the spaghetti and duck meatball..."
Jonathan Lai
"The experiance was fantastic, from the greating to the service and flavours were all great! One of the all time top 10 for sure, they even found a..."
Arne Johanson
"Friendly staff and reasonable price, definitely will come back..."
Margie Chen
"Each and every menu item we ate was unique and delicious. The chickpea fritters were the best and the sides were really good too. Even my husband who..."
Prateek Gupta
"Their special for the night was some type of pasta...it was great, you could taste the difference that fresh hand made pasta makes. Also, ordered..."
Rachna Mann
"A decent place for brunch - farm to table restaurant. They have a small selection of brunch menu, which is executed very well...."
B & E
"I don’t typically take time to write reviews, so hopefully that will only help prove how awesome this place is. I came here for the first time for..."
The Picky Foodie
"My husband and I came here for our anniversary. I like the decor of the restaurant, it looked rustic and romantic but it was quite noisy and it was..."
Chicas
"Fresh, local ingredients. Great service and kids friendly. We always go there for lunch/brunch. I like their menu very much. The French toast..."
Gourmand
"One of my favourites in Kitsilano for both brunch and dinner. Service is always fantastic, the ambiance is great and the food is usually..."
Lindsay EB
"1st visit during Dine-out Vancouver and it was a positive experience. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the ambiance is cozy and laid back. Food..."
604fOOdie
"The food here is REALLY good. Love the atmosphere in the restaurant. The only downside in my opinion would be how pretentious the restaurant makes..."
Review Queen
"Guess what guys? I got a new phone!! You know what that means...right?! (Besides the fact that I'm going to take a gazillion selfies...JK I wouldn't..."
Selina Lo
"First time at Fable tonight. Amazing host, waiters and waitresses. We had their specials off the menu which were made with fresh ingredients and in..."
Daniel Wong
"Fable never disappoints, whether you're there for the dinner or brunch experience. Definitely go hungry with a big appetite as these comfort dishes..."
BG
"This was the best meal I've had in a long time! so. damn. good. It was also very enjoyable to sit at the bar and watch your food being prepared right..."
Frances Johnston
"Birthday dinner with close friends and boyfriend. Restaurant was full when we got there. Waitress was very attentive and friendly! I shared a..."
Pickybun
"wonderful place cuz the dishes are really special and are different style as other restaurants. I love the lemon parfait very much and the beef of..."
Jocelyn Zhao
"I loved everything about this restaurant. The staff were really friendly, very informative and great with suggestions and recommendations...."
Iamfunnylooking
"One of the best meals I have eaten in quite some time. The atmosphere was good and the gnocchi melted in my mouth. I would like to have another..."
Rmichel
"A nice little place with a respectable premise, that everything is either made in house or sourced locally (although the interior decor is a bit..."
Oblique | Debordage
"This is one of two restaurants in Vancouver I've given a 5.0. Fable is truly spectacular. It's really honestly incredible on all fronts without being..."
DanoRama
"The smoked duck breast was tender, juicy, and well seasoned. The fat portion was just right and did not leave much greasy aftertaste. The quinoa,..."
Jenny L
"Visited for Sunday Brunch, even though the place was busy, the service was efficient and the food came really quickly.Mushroom Polenta: REALLY,..."
TheHappySloths
"It was 10:25 am on a Saturday, and there was already a line up of about 15 people outside of the restaurant. Nevertheless, we were still able to grab..."
LFFFMolangs
"House made tomato soup: For the appetizers, this is the one we had to come back for. There was a scare when we thought it would not return for this..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"I Went here with a friend of mine once. So please read my review with that in mind. I went for lunch and was surprised by the price on the menu. I..."
Esdub
"Fable is a Farm to Table gem in Kitsilano that is a must visit for Brunch. They have a great atmosphere and an open kitchen, so if you are seated at..."
Gurleen Boparai
"Had the pleasure of eating at Fable yesterday with my work team and we had a blast. What a wonderful spot. From the moment we walked in, we loved it...."
Sophia Rizos
"With friendly staff and a welcoming interior, Fable not only serves comfort food, but is a place of comfort. It boasts farm-to-table and actually..."
MS.CHUBBS
"It was brunch time on Remembrance day and the place was quite bustlin' and hustlin'. We initially wanted to go to Sophie's but that line was even..."
Angel Liu
"This is one of my favourite recommends on West 4th. During my initial visit I was so impressed by their unique offerings and their thorough service,..."
Maggi Mei
"My girlfriend and my favourite restaurant. Food is always amazing. Love that all the ingredients are fresh and local. The owner and executive chef..."
Adam Blender
"A few years ago I overheard my supervisor mention to another coworker that she always lets her kids stay home from school on their birthday. My ears..."
Drunken Noms
"Fable, probably the best casual dining experience I've had in a while. I went with a date and managed to scoop the last walk in table. I ordered many..."
EatmyWords
"Was randomly walking past the restaurant and decided to go in. The food is savoury and rich in favour, yet well balanced. For some dishes, the simple..."
M.Choi
"Brunch is one of Vancouver's national past times. Just scroll through your weekend ig feeds and you'll see. Therefore, a post about brunch is a must...."
Claire Chan
"Came to Fable for lunch today with my husband. I had the feature open faced Breakfast sandwich which had their house made bacon, sunny egg,..."
TC
"Ok, there were four of us who came in for brunch. I had the breakfast stew which was good but wouldn't have it again, but...service was amazing! ..."
B.Food
"The overall balance of sweet and salty and sour did not play well on this dish – overall not well executed. Address: 1944 West 4th Avenue, Metro..."
Justamorsel
"Just a really cool place to go. Ambiance is great because everyone one else is pretty much there for the same reason- watch your food being made and..."
Rocky Sirignano
"Fabulous Fable Kitchen!. Best-food-EVER! This place is hard to get a seat but we came right at 5pm and got seated right away. Service was friendly,..."
Dianabaji
"Lives up to the hype. Five friends had a fantastic dinner there. The food was exceptional. Both imaginative and unpretentious. Not to mention great..."
Morley
"I truly recommend that you get down to Fable Kitchen and try what is sure to be one of those happy shuddering culinary moments for you!As I..."
Dgrange10
"Great value for lunch. I had lunch here with many people and we've always had consistent great food and service for lunch, and that's challenging for..."
Vancity Food Guy
"This place is so wonderful. It's not surprising at all to see it recommended as the best brunch spot on so many sites. The wait can be long, but the..."
Oohlie
"Wonderful restaurant by chef/owner Trevor Bird. Terrific daily menu and brunch menu (look out for boozey brunch which happens once a month). Food..."
GoMunch
"Top Chef-worthy. I like everything about this restaurant. It's a lovely place with a great concept. I have been there a few times now, and every time..."
Standmixer4
"Almost a perfect evening. My GF and I decided to celebrate our Birthdays at Fable. We made reservations online and were emailed back a confirmation...."
Duyeno65
"This place never disappoints! Food is always fresh, dining room is warm and welcoming, and the waitstaff's knowledge of their food is very..."
Elle
"Garlic Aioli. Mmmm yes that white garlicy sauce.... Duck meatball and spaghetti for the appetizer, delicious, loved the parmesean sauce, light and..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Canned Tuna. Out of this world good! Love Fable! Love Chef Birds and his teams..."
David Grange
"Nothing fancy but really good meals!. Every time I visit here I always get to the realization how much I need nothing-fancy-but-really-good meals...."
Kyle Lee
"Yes they are good..... No wonder why they have great reviews and ratings in Urbanspoon. They are good. Nothing else to..."
Erika-Yamada
"Delicious farm to table sustainable cuisine. The service was awesome, you get the meet the owners of this restaurant instantly! i am vegetarian and..."
Pork_ninjas
"Great atmosphere and staff. I really liked the staff and service I received here today when I came for lunch with my friend. We didn't catch the name..."
Cheeseburger
"Great food! Fabulous..."
Ang
"Dropped by for brunch. Service was wonderful and drinks were tasty. The Benedict and steak and egg entrees were just normal, and if we had stopped..."
MmMm
"Great meal for our Anniversary. Busy, yes. Reservations, recommended. Food, fantastic. Wife and I had watched Trevor on Top Chef Canada and decided..."
Travis Merrick
"Love the innovative menu, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. 'Canned tuna' is the..."
HappyPuppy
"Memorable and delicious. These guys really take pride in their food. From the presentation to quality to sustainability this is a dining experience..."
Sjs310
"Vancouver would have a real food scene if people ran their restaurants this way.. Instead it has a few gems in a haystack....and Fable is one of..."
Marty
"Pretty good brunch. Brunch is pretty reasonable compared to other places in the area (Sophie's, Abigail's, etc). Thought the portions were a little..."
Bluesywisdom
"Good but not great. Came here based on the recommendations of multiple people. While the dinner was certainly good, it's hardly the best I've had in..."
Ekaterina
"Amazing.. My mom was visiting from Ontario. I knew I had to take her to Fable. I had been once before to celebrate a friend's graduation, and it..."
Jordan
"Amazing team amazing food amazing service this place has it all if you want an experience this is the place to..."
Cole Millard
"Very delicious ! Excellent service ! Price ain't cheap, you pay what you get..."
Ben L.
"Second visit, just as good as the first!. This past weekend was my second visit to fable with a group of friends. Both times it exceded my..."
Dustin Grof
"Excellent Food. I wish I hadn't waited so long to visit! Almost everything for our table of four was perfect - the steak tartare (which may have been..."
Foodtastic
"My friend said.. the parfait is what dreams are made of.. Service: Friendly and attentive wait staff, could hold a conversation without sounding..."
Cskc7
"Lovely! Went with my boyfriend for his birthday and was very impressed with the food and service. The dining area is a bit too squished for my..."
Elle
"Great Food, Great Service!. I came here for my graduation dinner and it was amazing! Our server (Nick) was so attentive - we never had to ask to have..."
Tchiust
"Warm and hearty meal. Came here for a family style dinner event that was for charity so there were off menu items that I unfortunately cannot rename..."
Vivifoodie
"Excellent kits restaurant. Wonderful homey atmosphere. efficient but relaxed service. incredible food, all made in the restaurant. drop by and try..."
Maggiechandler
"Always the Best. Have never had a bad meal here. Always on my mind when planning to go out for a great dinner. Try the canned tuna, it is..."
Tony K
"Great Atmosphere. Came here one night and although we had reso's we still had to wait 20 mins. The atmosphere is amazing, very laid back and chill. I..."
Starfishfoodie
"Damn Good.. Went to Fable two weeks ago on a friday night. It was my moms 60th birthday. This the was perfect place to go. Im not even sure where to..."
MissMikomi
"Our party of three had a wonderful dining experience mid week at Fable! One of our group is a coeliac and the staff were very knowledgable of the..."
Amanda
"Great food and..."
Bellaolla
"Crazy awesome. The food is wonderful, and there is a range of options for vegetarians. My husband and I have visited three times now and have loved..."
Kerry Vital
"Just had my 30th birthday dinner at Fable. Food outstanding, service exceptional. Definately will be back and will be spreading the good..."
FoodyGoody111
"Outstanding food and service!. I was visiting Vancouver on business and being a huge Top Chef fan I decided to go to Fable for dinner. I had a..."
PDS
"Fable-ous dinner!. We did not go for their dine at table menu. Attentive service but a little bit slow. The dinner took 3 hours. Food was great!!..."
FoodinYVR
"Looooove it! Hold on, let me start from the beginning. Great decor, great service, great food. The price range is moderate, but the portion is..."
Purdey
"Only Good Things. I loved Fable Kitchen! I went here for my birthday dinner with my family and everything was excellent; the food, the service, the..."
Franki Katz
Maruhachi Ra-men
87/100 (2280 ratings)
Restaurants
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Asian
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Anago
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Cheap Eats
"The broth is fabulous, the egg so delicious and the pork is very good. Oddly there are times when you get about half the portion of..."
Christine Walsh
"Pretty darn good. One of my first ramen experiences in Vancouver. The store front is beautiful. Last I was there, it was a little cramped in there...."
Jen
"One of the better ramen joints in Vancouver. The broth was very flavourful and light, the egg, pork, and the noodles were all delicious. The garlic..."
Jelizatin Eats
"Had ramen to this branch and was happy as they’re consistent with their Ramen from noodles to broth. This branch is not that super busy compared to..."
Donnel P
"Best chicken broth ramen! The Pork slices are very thinly sliced, just wished there were more pieces for the price of 12$. The thin noodles pair well..."
Lina
"Definitely the best Chicken broth ramen we have ever had. We got the original, and asked for spicy. It certainly had a nice spice kick, the noodles..."
Foodie Muggles
"Have nothing bad to say about Marutama. Each visit only reminds me that I need to come here more often. Their signature dish: Tamago Ramen (spicy, of..."
Jurn
"Out of all of the Ramen joints that I’ve tried so far (and I confess, it’s not a WHOLE lot), my best memory comes from the Marutama down at the..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"The spicy tamago ramen remains one of our favourite dishes anywhere in Vancouver. In this particular location, they served decent handmade gyoza as a..."
B & E
"came here during dinner, quick dinner, packed, but still okay not much waiting. luckily eating for one doesn't need to take much time due to space..."
Marv Wang
"I like ramen. I mean I really like ramen. There are few things quite as comforting as a piping hot bowl of soup noodles on a chilly day. One of the..."
Michael Kwan
"They occupy the former location of Ramen Jinya before they moved to their more upscale location a few blocks across. Great broth but is a tad lacking..."
Legend21
"Second time I came here, I ordered the Aka ramen with egg and it tasted good. The soup base was light, creamy and good flavour. It wasn’t spicy so..."
Chicas
"Marutama has amazing ramen, my friends downtown have been raving about it since it opened recently. I went in today and got the vegetarian ramen. It..."
Bhav