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Hawaiian Plate Lunches by The Poke Guy 2020

The Poke Guy recently launched Plate Lunches to give people the taste of Hawaii! With travel out of the question, their Huli Huli Chicken, Kulua Pork, Loco Moco, Island huli Ribs will have you saying Aloha instead! Huli Huli Chicken My Thoughts The chicken was very tender with a delicious, brown sugar, ginger and soy…

Comfort Zone: A New Virtual Restaurant by The Rise Eatery

Comfort Zone is a virtual, delivery only restaurant brand launched by The Rise Eatery. Featuring affordable comfort food perfect for self isolation or staying at home, their takeout concept will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. House Smoked Pulled Pork Burger House Smoked Pulled Pork caramelized apples, queso fresco, jalapeno mayonnaise, and salsa verde on…

5 Easy Recipes to Make During COVID-19

1. Dalgona Coffee If you don’t own an espresso machine or miss going to cafes, this drink is for you! This instagram and Tik Tok worthy drink only needs: Ingredients2 Tbsp Instant Coffee (Do not use 3 in 1 mixes)2 Tbsp Hot water2 Tbsp Sugar ( I used 1 tsp but it needs sugar to…

Matcha Macarons with Zulay Kitchen’s Matcha Powder

I love experimenting with different matcha powders and this time, I am trying Zulay Kitchen’s Matcha Powder! Zulay’s Matcha Powder Zulay’s matcha powder is 100% USDS organic and it is from the Shizuoka Prefecture, the largest tea growing region in Japan. Its quality does reflect in the taste and colour. The matcha powder gave my…

SipBowl La Mian | Hand Pulled Noodles

SipBowl La Main is a hidden gem in Kerrisdale. They specialize in Lanzhou La Mian, a Chinese Muslim styled beef noodle soup which consist of a clear, consommé like broth, with hand pulled noodles. SipBowl Signature La Mian The beef noodles consist of a beef consomme, clear beef broth, with shaved radishes, beef shank and…

BlackBall | Taiwanese Dessert in Richmond

BlackBall is located in the Union Square Mall in Richmond. They are known for serving grass jelly, chewy taro and sweet potato balls and great matcha toppings! BlackBall Grass Jelly This is the classic dessert you must try to get the full BlackBall experience. The scoop of icy grass jelly was delicate in texture but…

Vancouver Tea Festival 2020 | Part 1

On March 7 – 8, Vancouver Tea Society hosted their annual Vancouver Tea Festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. See the incredible vendors and their stories about tea down below! kyth + kyn Vivian is the owner behind kyth + kyn and her brand is about modernizing the approach of Chinese medicinal herbs…

Whisk Matcha’s Matcha 101 |Vancouver Tea Festival 2020 Part 2

At the Vancouver Tea Festival, there are workshops attendees can sit in on and I went to Whisk Matcha’s Matcha 101 class. Whisk Matcha Kimmy from Whisk Matcha has been rapidly making a name for herself by being the matcha queen of Vancouver! I got the opportunity to sit in on her matcha 101 class…

Hi Genki | Japanese Comfort Food

Located inside the Robert Nimi Nikkei Home, Hi Genki serves affordable and delicious Japanese Comfort Food to their Seniors and all customers. Spicy Kaarage Don ($9.95) Sweet & spicy soy fried chicken This was my favourite dish because the spicy glaze on the chicken just perfectly enhanced the sweet soy, sweet rice and tender chicken…

Haisai! Sweets & Treats |AMAZING Japanese Baked Goods

The ladies from Haisai! have been gracing Vancouverites with their quality Japanese baked goods at pop ups and I got the chance to snag a few at WeWork! Cookies Okinawa Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies What is Okinawa Sea Salt? Salt in Okinawa is rich in minerals, slightly sweeter and is produced is clear ocean…

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Author: Brenda