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Taiwan’s Machi Machi bubble tea shop opens in Vancouver

Jay Chou endorsed Machi Machi has arrived in Vancouver. Here is what to expect of this Taiwanese bubble tea brand!

The Story Cafe is Richmond’s must go for brunch and dinner

The Story Cafe is making a name for itself in Richmond’s brunch and dinner scene. From its famous fried chicken bennies to the $30 New York Surf and Turf, the food is hotel quality because it is prepared by chefs from Fairmount, Westin, Hyatt and more. Brunch items to order Fried Chicken Bennies The crispy…

Bobasaur is Vancouver’s DIY bubble tea kit for a good cause

Bobasaur is a DIY bubble tea kit with a mission to donate all proceeds to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. These kits along will be available from now till February 2nd and is the perfect gift for bubble tea lovers. What’s included in the boba kits? With Bobasaur’s DIY boba kits, you can all…

Tokyo Katsu-sand serves Japanese Katsu Sandwiches in Downtown Vancouver

Tokyo Katsu-sand brings the sought-after sandwiches we know and love from Japan to the heart of Vancouver Downtown. They feature four sandwiches: Gyu-Katsu, Tonkatsu, Ebi Katsu and Chicken Katsu. Gyu-Katsu Gyu Katsu is their best seller and it is a deep fried AAA strip loin beef sandwich. The meat was very tender and the panko…

New Gong cha in New Westminster

Gong cha opened a new franchise in New Westminster at 900 Carnarvon St #103. They have an absolutely beautiful space with signature drinks like the Brown Sugar Oolong Milk Tea with coffee jelly! Located at the bottom of a new rental condo, they are right across from the Save On Foods’ complex. They have social…

KOZU Sushi Pizza: Newest Japanese Fusion Food in Vancouver

KOZU Sushi Pizza is a family owned business, serving reimagined deep fried sushi rice “crust” pizza topped with our favourite sushi fixings. Aburified First bite: the texture reminded me of fish and chips because the panko crust was crispy and thin. The rice was not mushy and held firmly together. You will get heat with…

ShuckShuck is the newest and fun Oyster Bar in Chinatown, Vancouver 2020

ShuckShuck is giving your oysters a new look with toppings such as ketchup chips, lemon meringue and peanut butter. They sustainably source and offer one type of oyster, Miyagi from Vancouver Island. Price $4.25 per oyster.Taste: The Miyagi oyster was plumy and creamy with a sharp briny after taste. Feed Your Seoul: My Favourite Oyster…

Sesame is UBC’s newest Asian Restaurant serving Affordable, and Authentic Food

Sesame serves authentic Chinese, Thai and Malaysian food in the newly built complex on 6111 University Boulevard. Their dishes have larger than normal portion sizes that range from $5-10. Here are the must eats! 1) Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles ($10) Similar to New York’s Xian Famous Foods, Sesame’s version gives you a hefty portion of…

The best and lightweight food to bring camping

Wok Fresh is a dried, (super lightweight), asian flavoured fried rice! It takes 15 minutes to cook a mess free meal for two people. Here is why you need to take this on your next camping trip. 1. Fried Rice without Utensils For Asian food lovers, Wok Fresh has four flavours that can satisfy your…

Palate Kitchen is Vancouver’s newest brunch place to visit in 2020

Palate Kitchen is Pallet Coffee’s coffee bar meets restaurant creation. They serve innovate brunch dishes inside the vintage Jameson Building on 848 W Hastings St. It is a must visit in 2020! French Toast Don’t let the look fool you. This french toast is coated in a beautiful crystallized caramel coating and the cinnamon toast…