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The Japanese Spot for Quality & Value: Raisu
Pictured above: Uni Wagyu Aburi Nigiri Read to the end for a MUST-ORDER I discovered recently!@raisu2340 is a well-known spot to all Vancouver foodies because of its quality of ingredients and value. They’re a go-to spot for almost every occasion as the environment is upbeat and their dishes are always impressive! If you’re celebrating a special…
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Just Look at That Glisten: Where to Find the Best Peking Duck in Vancouver
Happy Wednesday! Look at that crispy skin glisten 🤤 Peking Duck has always always always been my favourite meal growing up for birthdays, holidays and everything in between. The crispy skin, succulent meat just can’t be beat! Koon Bo grew up as one of my childhood favourites and continues to be a place that holds…
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The Unagi Don of Your Dreams: PokeyOkey
Only available until Dec. 6 Happy Wednesday! Let’s get into this Pokey Okey bowl. The sweet and charred flavour of unagi makes it one of my favourite Japanese ingredients of all time! All I have to say is that Pokey Okey’s Dragon Bowl is so well done! With a generous amount of unagi, ikura, microgreens,…
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The Hottest Fried Chicken Shop in Town: Le Coq Frit
Disclosure: media Le Coq Frit is a newly opened fried chicken shop with a Korean twist! Wait, it gets better… If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a chicken sandwich and let me tell you, they are doing it right! It’s got a sweet and spicy, crispy and juicy. 😙 That piece…
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Cooking with Soph: The Secret to The Ultimate Garlic Bread
Are you a garlic lover like me?Since I posted this on my Instagram story, everyone’s been asking for the recipe! 👀 Honestly, there is no special recipe I follow but the secret is: you have to roast your garlic! It caramelizes the garlic which brings out a slightly sweet flavour and removes the pungent taste…
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My Go-To Korean Street Food: Kimbab Cheonguk 김밥청국
Kimbab Cheonguk, meaning kimbap heaven, is a classic hidden gem located in Coquitlam. Their menu showcases a variety of comforting Korean street food you can’t miss out on! Must orders Their kimbab is classic, with all the classic fillings from beef to cheese and kimchi to tuna! Perfect for taking on the go, an easy…
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My favourite ramen chain: Santouka Ramen
It’s ramen season! Santouka Ramen has been my go-to for years because you just can’t go wrong! This unique ramen style actually has roots in Asahikawa, a city in Hokkaido, Japan. Any Vancouver ramen lover will know this Japanese chain! Santouka has so much distinctive and delicious ramen to choose from, and a tasty variety…
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A Korean Tavern in Gastown: Zoomak
Zoomak is a hidden gem located in Vancouver’s Gastown that showcases authentic Korean cuisine, with a diverse variety of dishes and drinks in a setting that’s casual and upbeat, the perfect place to unwind after work. They’re serving classic Korean side dishes, rice bowls, shared menus and anju, food for a drink! Must orders Traditionally,…
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Cooking with Soph: Back to My Roots ft. Char Siu Bao
Tell me, what dish reminds you of home? This is a char siu bao, a Cantonese barbecue pork bun. Char siu bao is one of those dishes that I grew up with but have never made myself. My grandmother didn’t get the chance to learn how to cook the food from her heritage so growing…
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Cooking with Soph: Vegan Unagi Don by Chez Jorge
Are you sure it’s not eel? I know because I made it myself!But for real, I’ve been eyeing @chez.jorge’s Vegan Unagi Don recipe for over a year and I finally made it happen! Believe it or not, this is eggplant: roasted, fried to perfection, glazed, served over rice and made to look just like the Japanese…