My Happy Food & Travel Picks
A Bread Affair recently launched kouign amann on its menu. Just in time for Spring, these buttery croissant-like pastries are currently available in four flavours: Earl Grey Milk Tea, Coconut Black Sesame, Nouveau Nutella and Traditional Earl Grey Milk Tea The Earl Grey Milk Tea is dolloped on top of the traditional kouign amann. I…
Jay Chou endorsed Machi Machi has arrived in Vancouver. Here is what to expect of this Taiwanese bubble tea brand!
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 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 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…
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…
Kun’s Omakase Bar‘s name says it all – they offer Japanese food that is focused on highlighting the quality of different fish and seafood. Their Chef Special Omakase is not available right now due to Covid-19 but their menu has a variety of delectable bites. New Winter Menu Items Sun Seeker Oysters with Caviar &…
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 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 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…
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