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…
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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…
The Holy Crab | 3rd Anniversary Stuffed Crab
The Holy Crab is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary by offering Stuffed Crabs to the first 30 people on March 1st at 11 AM Limited Edition Stuffed Crab To represent their Louisiana background, Holy Crab used premium BC Dungeons Crab and components of a gumbo to created this anniversary special. There is rice, fish, shrimp, calamari…
YVR Cookie | Outrageous and Decadent
YVR Cookie brought the sass of NYC to Vancouver with large, perfectly round and decked out cookies that will blow your mind! With completely covered cookie domes and oozing fillings, you might need some help to finish one. It’s Yo Birthday This cookie is nothing shy from too much sprinkles! The filling is buttercream frosting…
Gomae Meal Prep | Healthy Vegan Meals on the go
Gomae Meal Prep is focused on bridging the gap between convenient meal prep service and offering a rotating menu of plant based foods. The meals come from different plant based or vegan restaurants around Vancouver. #supportlocal Mac and NoCheese creamy noodles with perfectly roasted and spiced vegetables This was a favourite because it didn’t make…
Dosanko |Japanese Yōshoku Restaurant
Located in the Japantown of Vancouver, Dosanko serves delicious Western styled (Yōshoku) Japanese food that will make you think “why didn’t I come here earlier??” Most Popular Dishes Omu-rice Omurice is a Japanese omelette that is folded within itself in the cooking process and then the extremely fluffy and silky egg is draped over rice…
Noodle Mania By Vanfoodster
Noodle Mania is a Tasting Plate Tour hosted by Vanfoodster. We got to sample different types of noodles from around the world in a short 3 hours! Stop 1: Pacific Poke You wonder what does a poke place have to do with noodles? Don’t be surprised because Pacific Poke is always pushing the boundaries with…
The Alley | New Bubble Tea Store in Richmond
The Alley is opening their second store in BC in the Union Square Shopping Centre! Signature Brown Sugar Deerioca Series The Alley is famous for their Signature Brown Sugar Deerioca Series! Each batch of pearls take 2 hours to make and they are cooked in brown sugar which gives the drink a beautiful caramel flavour….
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