REVscene - Vancouver Automotive Forum


Welcome to the REVscene Automotive Forum forums.

Registration is Free!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.


Go Back   REVscene Automotive Forum > Vancouver LifeStyles (VLS) > Food & Fine Dining

Food & Fine Dining Hungry? Come on down to Wings - Fun, Food and Drinks.
Top Restaurants in town? Got a good recipe to share? Share culinary info or post up photos of your delicious dish. #revsceneVLS

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-12-2015, 12:29 PM   #6326
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,756
Thanked 15,073 Times in 6,030 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
well yea, no one gonna take the time to slice up some chuck and cook to rare i guess for each order. Although the way more people are i'd think they'd prefer well-done to rare anyways :/

funny how in the states it seems to be a common thing to ask how you'd like your burger cooked
Advertisement
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2015, 01:48 AM   #6327
I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
 
guurl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,556
Thanked 541 Times in 301 Posts
Failed 41 Times in 23 Posts
Bao Down

7/10

Was interesting.. I liked the texture of the baos though. But its nothing special to me really. I tried YVR, Bao Chicka Bao Bao, kimchi fries and japamayo fries.

Japamayo fries were weird. sauce tasted like really savoury curry. Fries itself were good. Better than most restaurants I've eaten at

Overall it was good but not amazing. Probably won't go back for a while
guurl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2015, 05:27 PM   #6328
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,756
Thanked 15,073 Times in 6,030 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
Mr.Red Cafe

place was hyped big time from what i was told by some people and seeing things on instagram etc.

Damn, what a let down lol.. I know they try to promote northern style viet food but i found it all very bland and odd tasting. Not that i am viet nor an expert on the food but i've probably eaten at 100+ different viet places over my life, and this was a fall flat for sure.

I had the typical pho brisket and rare beef noodles, GF had the beef stew, and i had the meatball sandwhich. My soup was def the low point of the food, GF's beef stew was pretty tasty and the stewing beef was super tender albeit very fatty. Broth was good but nothing exceptional from the seemingly raving reviews i had been told

meatball sandwhich is served just with the french roll and the meatball sitting in a sauce it's presumabely cooked in, was very good but hard to mess up a meatball in a stewing broth and some fresh french bread.

When we showed up we waited about 10 minutes, by the itme we left people were probably waiting about 25-30. I wouldnt wait 5 if i was going to go back, esepcially with the options in the area.

5/10
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 07-14-2015, 11:28 PM   #6329
I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
 
Verdasco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Rich City / Van
Posts: 3,841
Thanked 4,984 Times in 995 Posts
Failed 1,128 Times in 272 Posts
had minami again

food is SOOOOO bland.. why do i even bother????\

6/10
__________________
Quote:
Hey guys,

Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp View Post
my bedroom =D
Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 View Post
that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it.
Verdasco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2015, 11:37 PM   #6330
Need to Seek Professional Help
 
Galactic_Phantom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,024
Thanked 1,161 Times in 301 Posts
Failed 101 Times in 35 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer View Post
Mr.Red Cafe

place was hyped big time from what i was told by some people and seeing things on instagram etc.

Damn, what a let down lol.. I know they try to promote northern style viet food but i found it all very bland and odd tasting. Not that i am viet nor an expert on the food but i've probably eaten at 100+ different viet places over my life, and this was a fall flat for sure.

I had the typical pho brisket and rare beef noodles, GF had the beef stew, and i had the meatball sandwhich. My soup was def the low point of the food, GF's beef stew was pretty tasty and the stewing beef was super tender albeit very fatty. Broth was good but nothing exceptional from the seemingly raving reviews i had been told

meatball sandwhich is served just with the french roll and the meatball sitting in a sauce it's presumabely cooked in, was very good but hard to mess up a meatball in a stewing broth and some fresh french bread.

When we showed up we waited about 10 minutes, by the itme we left people were probably waiting about 25-30. I wouldnt wait 5 if i was going to go back, esepcially with the options in the area.

5/10
Tiny af portions as well
Galactic_Phantom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2015, 11:39 PM   #6331
RS Veteran
 
bcrdukes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: GTA
Posts: 29,849
Thanked 11,523 Times in 4,713 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Verdasco View Post
had minami again

food is SOOOOO bland.. why do i even bother????\

6/10
Douse it with soy sauce next time?
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS View Post
I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off.
bcrdukes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2015, 11:50 PM   #6332
I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
 
Verdasco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Rich City / Van
Posts: 3,841
Thanked 4,984 Times in 995 Posts
Failed 1,128 Times in 272 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes View Post
Douse it with soy sauce next time?
no flavour with appys, the sushi rolls.. and the torched salmon bricks!!

never again!!
__________________
Quote:
Hey guys,

Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp View Post
my bedroom =D
Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 View Post
that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it.
Verdasco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2015, 12:56 AM   #6333
I am Hook'd on RS
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 63
Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
Sushi Coen on burrard at drake 8.5/10

Recently opened family run sushi place, been a couple times and have been really impressed with the food quality (especially for the price). Good service, more creative than just standard sushi, and good presentation. New favourite go to for non-high end sushi.
franko is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2015, 10:52 AM   #6334
My homepage has been set to RS
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,327
Thanked 1,645 Times in 446 Posts
Failed 19 Times in 10 Posts
Just got back from a foodie trip in San Francisco

The French Laundry 9/10
Lived up to the hype, met chef Keller, really wish I had gotten the wagyu supplement, tried a bite of a friends and it was amazing.

Kusakabe in San Francisco
9/10, blows every sushi joint in Vancouver out of the water.
Tamago still better at Octopus Garden though

Campton Place in San Francisco 9/10
Fine dining Indian food, better than Vijs
Impeccable service and food was amazing.
At $85pp for 5 course lunch, it was great value too.

The Village Pub in Woodside California 7/10
Ambiance and service was great.
Food was good but nothing amazing.
The turnip soup was very good
Duck confit... I've had better else where.

Solbar at the Solage in Calistoga Ca
Great resort, relaxing patio and great service.
Food was just okay, nothing memorable, great presentation.
Wished I had tried their fish Taco though, since that was one of their signature dishes.

Slanted Door, San Francisco Ca 5/10
Place to be seen, and great view of the bay bridge.
Pork belly and rice noodle dish was very good
The rest was not very good at all.
Their signature dish, the shaking beef, tasted like overcooked steak bites.
skiiipi is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 07-19-2015, 11:10 AM   #6335
I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
 
6793026's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BC, HK, USA
Posts: 7,503
Thanked 2,424 Times in 1,018 Posts
Failed 166 Times in 73 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by skiiipi View Post

Slanted Door, San Francisco Ca 5/10
Place to be seen, and great view of the bay bridge.
Pork belly and rice noodle dish was very good
The rest was not very good at all.
Their signature dish, the shaking beef, tasted like overcooked steak bites.
i wouldn't say 5/10 but for a asian fusion place and the view, it's pretty cute place to hang for San Fran. Is it that bad, not really. Could it be better compared to Van.. sure. but not a 5/10
6793026 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2015, 03:22 PM   #6336
Say NO to blade grinders!
 
Expresso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,083
Thanked 1,256 Times in 580 Posts
Failed 67 Times in 49 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer View Post
Mr.Red Cafe...
I've only been once, but the thing is I don't think their pho or banh mi is what they are known for.
Expresso is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2015, 05:28 PM   #6337
My homepage has been set to RS
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,327
Thanked 1,645 Times in 446 Posts
Failed 19 Times in 10 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by 6793026 View Post
i wouldn't say 5/10 but for a asian fusion place and the view, it's pretty cute place to hang for San Fran. Is it that bad, not really. Could it be better compared to Van.. sure. but not a 5/10
Maybe I'm being a bit harsh, and perhaps spoiled with French laundry and kusakabe the two nights before hand
But their signature dish was over cooked steak bites, I remember having better shaking beef at an Asian fusion resturant at the Ramada hotel SeaTac.
The view was good, but the food for the priced paid wasn't.
skiiipi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2015, 08:54 AM   #6338
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,756
Thanked 15,073 Times in 6,030 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
Tacofino Hastings location

Me and the GF used to frequent it when it first opened, had great food for the price and somewhat "different/innovative" flavours

Went there on Saturday first time in a few months, place has fallen off big time. Right off the bat the waitress gives a spiel about basically how X ingredient is no longer used and now it's Y ingredient. I believe one change was flank steak tacos are now a grilling steak or some shit, essentially saying we aren't using as good as ingredients as listed in the menu anymore.

Portion size was way down, the key lime vaso which was kind of their calling card dessert was wayyy shittier than before, etc.

Honestly I get you're like a busy hipster place but fuck, increase prices rather than cutting the quality of your food if that's the case. Sure it doesn't make economic sense in the eyes of the business perhaps, but I won't go back he way the food is being served now.

6/10 because the tater tots were still killer lol
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 07-20-2015, 09:45 AM   #6339
I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
 
6793026's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BC, HK, USA
Posts: 7,503
Thanked 2,424 Times in 1,018 Posts
Failed 166 Times in 73 Posts
^ it's not uncommon. 1st 3 months of opening all the way to the 9 mth mark quality is good but it goes down hill.

where would be a good taco place to go now?
6793026 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2015, 11:01 AM   #6340
Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
 
westopher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: North vancouver
Posts: 12,630
Thanked 32,350 Times in 7,533 Posts
Failed 213 Times in 161 Posts
I thought tacofino was a bit of a crock of shit already. Their tacos always tasted good, but value was never there. Now it sounds like it has neither. I'll keep seeing my friends at La taqueria when I want quality. If I feel like fat guy fried shit tacos to drown in hot sauce I'll just go to Chronic.
__________________
98 technoviolet M3/2/5
Quote:
Originally Posted by boostfever View Post
Westopher is correct.
Quote:
Originally Posted by fsy82 View Post
seems like you got a dick up your ass well..get that checked
Quote:
Originally Posted by punkwax View Post
Well.. I’d hate to be the first to say it, but Westopher is correct.
westopher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2015, 02:56 PM   #6341
RS Veteran
 
bcrdukes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: GTA
Posts: 29,849
Thanked 11,523 Times in 4,713 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
Has anyone done a back-to-back comparison between the Tacofino in Gastown and the one on Hastings & Nanaimo?

I've only ever had the fish tacos @ the Gastown location. While they hit the spot, I feel that they are a tad too expensive so I won't have it frequently. That and I don't believe they are the greatest either.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS View Post
I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off.
bcrdukes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2015, 03:15 PM   #6342
I have named my kids VIC and VLS
 
Hondaracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,756
Thanked 15,073 Times in 6,030 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
I've never been to the burrito bar in gas town but from what I've seen on Instagram their burritos look like far better portions than what's being served at the Hastings location
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
Hondaracer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-21-2015, 08:20 PM   #6343
Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
 
xXSupa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Burnaby
Posts: 1,486
Thanked 3,189 Times in 625 Posts
Failed 97 Times in 30 Posts
Take Sushi on Hastings in Burnaby. 3/10

One of the worst experiences I have had with Japanese restaurants. Might be a one-time thing, but I feel the need to rate it.

Came in just before the lunch hour rush, ordered a chopped scallop roll and chicken udon.

The chopped scallop roll came in about 10 minutes (expected). I like waiting for all my food before I start eating, so I sit there waiting for the udon. 25 minutes after I originally ordered, the udon finally comes. Keep in mind that this is just before the lunch hour rush, so the restaurant is pretty much empty, but starting to fill up slowly. It should not take 25 minutes for a bowl of noodles.

Anyways, on to the food. When I looked at the chopped scallop roll again, I noticed that 60% of the roll was AVACADO. Okay... That's a bit unsual considering they did not mention that on the menu. I personally hate avacado, so I did not end up enjoying the roll that much. Udon was average, about what you would expect from a Japanese restaurant.

I go up to pay, the bill comes to just over $12 after taxes (I still decided to tip a decent amount, because I don't believe that the servers should have to suffer for the restaurant's mistakes). I give the cashier a $50 bill. She returns me $32.75. I drop $1.75 for tips and start walking out the door. Then it hit me... Wasn't my meal $12? How did it suddenly jump to $17? I go back and ask them how much it was, and reluctantly, the cashier gave me another $5 bill.

Won't be going back again. Gonna drive a bit further up the street and go to Sushi Town instead.

tldr; Food was extremely slow, tasted "meh", and gave me wrong change.
__________________
oOoOooOOo what does this space do

-2018 BMW F30 340i M Performance Edition - Current
-2016 BMW F32 435i MPPK - Traded
-2011 BMW E92 335i - SOLD
-2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible - SOLD
xXSupa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2015, 01:21 PM   #6344
My homepage has been set to RS
 
iPee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: 604
Posts: 2,422
Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
If you guys are looking for a good taco place, give Sal y Limon a try. It's right off kingsway x Fraser by Ba Le.
__________________
www.vancouver240.com

feedback
iPee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2015, 04:11 PM   #6345
#deephouse
 
knight604's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,194
Thanked 4,704 Times in 1,243 Posts
Failed 469 Times in 123 Posts
mr red cafe.. going down hill after hype LOL 5/10
__________________
/// x AMG
knight604 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2015, 04:14 PM   #6346
I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
 
jlo mein's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: burnaby
Posts: 2,705
Thanked 356 Times in 170 Posts
Failed 46 Times in 13 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by xXSupa View Post
Take Sushi on Hastings in Burnaby. 3/10

One of the worst experiences I have had with Japanese restaurants.
...
Won't be going back again. Gonna drive a bit further up the street and go to Sushi Town instead.

tldr; Food was extremely slow, tasted "meh", and gave me wrong change.
Funny, I've had worse experiences than that at Sushi Town. Disclosure: I have not been to Take Sushi.
jlo mein is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2015, 07:32 AM   #6347
Need to Seek Professional Help
 
Galactic_Phantom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,024
Thanked 1,161 Times in 301 Posts
Failed 101 Times in 35 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by xXSupa View Post
Take Sushi on Hastings in Burnaby. 3/10....
shitty sushi places
Galactic_Phantom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2015, 09:43 PM   #6348
NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
 
chunkster's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 27
Thanked 198 Times in 20 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
Brunch at Catch 122:

Had the Eggs Benedict with the braised short rib and was really good.

Eggs benny: 9.5/10
Has browns that came with benny: 9.0/10 as it had the deep fried crunch on the outside but still soft on the inside.
Parking is hard to find but I was able to find parking a block away on Abbott street before 0930am.
chunkster is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 07-25-2015, 03:52 PM   #6349
"Entertainment" mod.
 
CorneringArtist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 5,117
Thanked 3,432 Times in 1,051 Posts
Failed 161 Times in 60 Posts
Chik-fil-A in Lynnwood, WA. I don't care if it's fast food, but the chicken they have is one of the juciest I've had, even better than dare I say it, LA Chicken. Chicken has strong flavor, but the waffle fries they have do need salt. Best fast food chicken ever.

9.5/10
CorneringArtist is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 07-27-2015, 09:58 AM   #6350
RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
 
sonick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Revscene
Posts: 9,616
Thanked 7,647 Times in 2,565 Posts
Failed 434 Times in 126 Posts
Save on Meats: 8/10

Great burger, juicy flavourful patty. Would've been better if they were able to serve it a bit undercooked, but still great. Poutine was not bad, fries were solid.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx View Post
Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good!
2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 - Wifey's Daily Driver
2009 BMW 128i - Daily Driver
2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport V6 - Sold
1999 Mazda Miata - Sold
2003 Mazda Protege5 - Sold
1987 BMW 325is - Sold
1990 Mazda Miata - Sold

100% Buy and Sell Feedback
sonick is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:55 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Revscene.net cannot be held accountable for the actions of its members nor does the opinions of the members represent that of Revscene.net