Wanted to update my previous review given that it's been a while…read more I got lunch takeout from Bespoke as I do not make it out this way often - the bento box with four piece tuna sashimi. Unfortunately, things seem to have gone down hill a bit with lower quality fish (almost sinewy) and rolls that fall apart. I would almost liken quality to comparable with Sushi Garden or Samurai Sushi, and compared to how busy and bustling it had been in the past, there was only one table dining in during the peak lunch hour. Service was lackluster, with minimal eye contact and rude demeanor (the staff picked up the phone and took an order halfway through a sentence. Food is the basis of a restaurant, but service can do wonders to make or break a restaurant - today that was the case and it made me instantly regret tipping (yes I know I asked for it, on a take out order!) At nearly $40 for a lunch for one I'll take my business elsewhere.

We stumbled upon this little gem tucked into a busy neighborhood plaza, and it did not disappoint!…read moreSeating inside is limited, but it wasn't an issue when we visited. It's clear they do a lot of takeout, which is always a good sign. The decor is nothing fancy--just a simple, basic restaurant--but honestly, it doesn't matter once the food arrives. Service was immediate and friendly, and our food came out quickly. We ordered the Tokyo Sunrise roll, two tuna avocado hand rolls, and avocado tempura (we had to try it--and we're so glad we did!). Everything was incredibly fresh, and the flavors were amazing. The hand rolls practically melted in our mouths! Such a delicious experience--we'll definitely be back!

I've had 3 suits, 4 shirts and 5 pairs of pants made here. Excellent fit and look,…read moreI won't buy "Off the Rack" anymore. Julie and her staff are friendly and very helpful, even for the smallest thing. Julie has also helped me by making other things for me, such as a bag for my sleeping bag. I highly recommend Minichiello's for all your tailoring needs, you won't go wrong!!

Average job dry-cleaning & alterations weren't great. Poor customer service & expensive. I won't be…read moreback!

Blair Shapera helped me create a custom suit for my wedding. From start to finish it was an…read moreincredible, fun, professional experience. The team went above and beyond every step of the way. The attention to detail throughout the process was so reassuring. The suit turned out absolutely perfect. This is the only place to go in Vancouver for custom suits. Thanks again to everyone involved, I will spread the word. Absolutely outstanding. -Scott

With Brooks Brothers severely limiting made to measure, and my bespoke tailor having retired, I…read moreneed a new place for custom suits and accessories. I phoned ahead to confirm Blair Shapera's location and said I would be coming in that day. When I arrived I was told they were down staff and usually work with appointments. This was not mentioned on the phone. However I understand how stuff happens and said I'd return the next day. No harm, no foul, but again, no appointment was required for my dropping by the next day. The next day I did came in and was fitted for a shirt - getting a shirt made is a good way to see how a clothier runs things and the product they produce. I paid, but on the way out Blair explained to me that in the future if I am in the store and someone more important enters then, and I quote: "understand that you will then become invisible to me". What a horrid way to treat people, more so a customer. If I were suddenly made invisible in the middle of a fitting, visit, or appointment because someone better arrived, I would be humiliated, belittled, and likely livid. Fortunately I found out about their attitude toward less-important customers like myself before that situation came to fruition. I wrote them a letter about this experience, explaining how I could not work with a team which would make me a non-person at the opening of a door, and that they could discard the shirt. I don't want a refund, I don't want the shirt. I don't want to do business that would treat me as invisible. Perhaps this is all a massive misunderstanding, but I received no response to my letter. No apology, no clarification, no explanation, nothing. I can only conclude that this truly is how they want to run their business. If you want to go somewhere and risk being treated like a piece of nothing, then this is your place.

A friend was married and we needed 5 suits for the groom and groomsmen. Since I'm a Mens Stylist, I…read morewas asked to find suits for the wedding party. Nothing off the rack fit well, and it was impossible to find 5 of the same suits which fit. Steve went above and beyond to work around our 3-week timeline and he nailed the fit for all of us. He even worked in enough time in case any alterations were needed. The fabric Steve recommended was perfect for the groom. Its weave gives it the look of a linen yet the wool material leads to very few wrinkles and a fresh look. The medium light grey color works rather well in black-and-white photographs which pleased our photographer. So far, I've had two suits and two shirts made with Steve. I've seen his work on my friends' and family's suits and I have been consistently pleased with quality, fit, and value. Overall, Steve does an amazing job and I highly recommend him.

My husband was in a week ago and was treated with such disrespect. He was belittled and ridiculed…read more He's not one for confrontation but stood up for himself and when the owner realized my husband was in the media industry he changed his tune and offered a bottle of "Samson" branded wine and a free shirt. I'm sorry, but a cheap bottle of wine is not going to cut it. I don't know what your problem is? Was it his skin color? Because he had gym clothes on? Or are you just a pretentious suit snob? I don't want anyone else to feel what my husband felt that day. You need a reality check. It's 2019. Get over yourself.

I highly recommend Awl Together Leather. The staff there…read moreare very friendly and helpful. I also found them knowledgeable and efficient. I took my boots in to get the heels redone. I left them, they emailed me a detailed receipt as well as a hard copy and emailed when the boots were ready. I just had to pick up. The place has some cool items in there and they have items to care for shoes. They can repair and make all things leather. So glad I found this place and it was recommended to me. Will be taking my leather purse for repair next.

It was a bit out of my way, but Awl Together responded to my inquiry about making a repair to the…read moreworn collar of my 50 year old leather jacket. They described a repair that would maintain my jacket's usefulness, without breaking my bank account. I had no hesitation paying them in advance and was successful in having the jacket picked up by a 3rd party with no further problems. I appreciated their excellent communication via text messaging. Awl Together Leather is All Good!

Very helpful, fast service, and great work on a jacket I was uncertain could be fixed. My new go-to…read morefor tailoring.

I was waiting to get a few more uses out of the bespoke suit that I had made by the Wong brothers…read more However, I just took a peek at what I had hanging in the closet and it brought back many emotions about the journey. I'll save a bunch of details since others have written just as much praise for the fantastic generations of men who have served the Vancouver area for 100yrs and focus on my own experience. I had made the decision to have a suit custom tailored at Modernize Tailor because it's the place my grandfather had gone decades ago to get his very own suits made. I wanted to own a piece of history that is multiple generations old and that meant ensuring the suit was made by the same hands that would have created the timeless pieces that my grandfather would have worn. It was not cheap and it was not lightning fast. In fact, I didn't make it any faster by being very particular about the bolt of wool that I would wear with pride. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough material left to make a full jacket and pants for me and I ended up spending more hours digging through the famous "stash" of finely-aged bolts of fabric before finding something from a new collection of British wools that gave me the same level of excitement. Steven and I spent quite a bit of time talking about what makes a suit and how I will be wearing the single-buttoned, side-vented, and fish-mouth notched and narrow lapelled gem that I had been visualizing for months. Thinking about the all the options I had, I sat on a couch in the foyer of a residential building where Modernize Tailors has returned to their origins after years of being across the street. The results of our conversation and all this time to decide had me re-thinking many elements of the design and fit that I was looking to achieve. Ultimately, I'm so glad that it did. The result was an instant classic. Little work needed to be done upon pickup of the finished masterpiece which took nearly three months due to vacation time for both them and myself. I was picky about a little bit of neck roll just below the collar and I decided it was necessary to turn it into a two-button jacket to make the overall look more professional and proportional. It was a non-issue for them to take care of and an hour later, I walked out of Modernize Tailor with a giant grin on my face. No, I wasn't wearing the suit on my way back to my car. In fact, the suit wasn't even put in a special travel bag or anything. It sat on a very plain hanger, but I just felt better about myself holding it. Chinatown has changed quite a bit since my grandfather would have been walking those same streets, but I'm sure he felt the same way after picking up his new apparel from the Wong brothers. In closing, you don't buy a suit from Modernize Tailors. You are buying a piece of history.

My husband and I went to Alison at Manuel Mendoza for the alterations to our wedding attire and we…read morecouldn't have been more pleased with the amazing work she does! Neither of us had ever been to a seamstress before, and therefore were very apprehensive about the whole process, but Alison is both personable and professional and left us feeling like our garments were in good hands. And sure enough, upon receiving back out outfits they were perfect! We got so many compliments on our wedding attire, and I give a lot of credit to Alison for making sure they fit us just right :) Her prices are also reasonable and we look forward to using her services again for future alteration needs!

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I had a pair of jeans taken in at the waist and I paid for the cheaper type but she did the…read moreoriginal way which is more expensive and looks much better. I also got a pair of athletic mesh pants hemmed and she did a very good job. My only complaint is I find the prices quite high.

I've been a client of Martha's for the last year, and she is excellent. I have brought pants to be…read moretaken in, shortened, shirts fitted, and skirts hemmed. I am always impressed by the quality of her work, she is so friendly and kind, and gives excellent advice about fit, options to get the desired outcome, and she always greets me warmly when I come in. She's busy because she is so good at her work. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a tailor.