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    Cathay Pacific VIP YVR Lounge

    4.5 (10 reviews)
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    Marc D.

    * What an improvement! * While I mostly enjoy flying Cathay Pacific, the YVR lounge was always a bit of a letdown compared to the other lounges in their network. It had that same old tired steamer of 2 types of dim sum, a few mediocre sandwiches and low quality snack food. It had a separated space for first class from the business class, and all that added was slightly better alcohol and a few snack options. Not a big difference at all. Those times are done. Cathay closed that old lounge and has opened this new one in a different location. They built on the 4th floor between gates 66 and 67, and built a space that is a smaller version of their better quality lounges you find in many airports in Asia. They no longer pretend to separate business and first class, and instead have opted to make a larger space with higher quality offerings for all. The highlight is by far the noodle bar, which is quite similar to the one in the Hong Kong airport business class lounge (they haven't gone as far as to do the full sit down table service and private cabanas like the HK first class lounge, but considering this is a remote station for them that seems just fine). They offer three varieties of noodle soup: wonton, dan dan, and fish ball which are all prepared fresh after you order. They also had a variety of dim sum on the menu that you could also order to be prepared fresh instead of just sitting in a steamer over steaming. I ordered the dan dan noodles, which is prepare entirely vegetarian. After ordering they give you a beeper to let you know when your soup is ready. The soup was presented in a classic styled bowl. The noodles were surprisingly good - toothsome in fact. The broth had the classic peanut, sesame and chili balance and really satisfied. They offer chili oil on the side to increase the heat to your comfort level. (I tend to go less hot when flying, so it was appreciated to have the flexibility.) What an improvement over the food choices they used to have in their old lounge back near the international security entrance. The other soup option available in the international terminal is the Plaza Premium lounge which does freshly prepare fish noodle soup, but I have to say the quality of the soup and noodles here at the Cathay lounge are MUCH better. They also have a small buffet set up outside of the noodle bar where you can grab a variety of sandwiches, meats and cheeses, small desserts, salty snacks, etc. The quality of the catering overall on those is also improved from the ones that used to sit in the fridge at the old lounge. After dining, there were very comfortable leather chairs with ottomans you could put your feet up on looking out over the tarmac and North Shore mountains in the distance to watch the planes land. Each chair had a wooden side table that had a pull out drawer with power and usb power outlets. Nice touch! Overall this is a great improvement to the Cathay service out of YVR. Bravo, Cathay!!!!!!!

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    Andrew W.

    Taking the red eye to HKG, find the lounge to be very well maintained and very friendly staff, noodle bar is work the CX name on it...well done CX and keep up the good work!! Thanks for making it feel like CX quality again!

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    Meng L.

    Nice comfortable spacious lounge. There is a noodle bar serving won ton noodle and tam tam noodle. Open till late I.e. Last CX flight out of Vancouver. Comfortable seating with USB and power ports.

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    The noodle bar had counter seatings and tables, all of which were very clean.

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    Jetside Lounge

    Jetside Lounge

    4.3
    (19 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$$

    We stayed at the Fairmont at YVR as we had an early morning flight. Once the rental car was turned…read morein we walked to the hotel, checked in, dropped bags and headed to Jetside Lounge for a light lunch. Wow, the views are awesome overlooking the airport and watching planes come and go. Our server was really friendly, we explored the menu and made our decision on lunch. I chose the spring rolls and Mr. B went with Fish and Chips. There were four spring rolls on the plate with a nice plum dipping sauce. They were fried to perfection and were nice and brown, crispy and crunchy and the veggies on the inside were hot and tender. They were seasoned on the inside and had the perfect level of salt to bring out the veggie flavors. Mr. B's Fish was huge, it also was perfectly fried, crispy and crunchy and the fish was flaky and tender on the inside. The fries were hot and crispy too. There was a small bowl of crunchy coleslaw on the side. We were thrilled with our lunch. If you ever find yourself staying at the Fairmont at YVR, you need to give this spot a try.

    Watch out if you ask for a spicy Bloody Mary because it lives up to its name here. I had flames…read moreshooting out of my mouth after each sip. Fortunately, I had a glass of ice water to save my tongue. I loved the sprig of pickled asparagus included as garnish, itwassuperfresh. There are multiple seating choices from barstool to couches to table and chairs, so pick your comfort spot and treat yourself to a drink or meal before flying to your next destination

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    Thank you for the music!
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    Galiano Cafe

    Galiano Cafe

    3.3
    (4 reviews)
    2.1 km
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    Horrible, even for airport food. We ordered a soup, a blt with fried, and two drinks. $28. They…read moreserved the soup and drinks, and said they'd be out with the BLT and fries. We waited for 30 minutes, then once we realized our flight was boarding in 15 minutes, I went to the counter to inquire. The cashier asked a woman in the back, who claimed she had already given me a chicken burger. Wut? Told her I did not receive a chicken burger, plus I ordered a BLT and still had the ticket in my hand. She finally made it and brought it out 5 minutes later. BLT was the worst Ive ever had, maybe even the worst *sandwich* I've ever had. Zero mayo, uneven distribution of lettuce, tomato, and bacon, and not enough bacon to make a sandwich (maybe two strips in total). Imagine two pieces of dry toast - that's what the sandwich was, except for the very middle where the slice of tomato, leaf of lettuce, and two small strips of bacon had been hastily strewn. You ever had one of those gas station sandwiches for $4? That's what this was, except it cost $13. I realize this is an airport, but I travel all the time, and this is hands down the biggest ripoff I've ever had at an airport. I should've hit up A&W on my way there, would have spend half the cash and had 10 times better food.

    South terminal at YVR if you ever find yourself there. Prices are very reasonable, friendly staff…read moreand clean. They don't have anywhere to charge your devices at any of the tables though. Not that you'd be going on a terribly long flight from there, but also not that there would likely be a charger on the plane leaving from there so it would be nice!

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    Cafeteria style restaurant inside South Terminal
    Cafeteria style restaurant inside South Terminal
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    Milltown Bar & Grill

    Milltown Bar & Grill

    3.9
    (334 reviews)
    2.6 km
    $$

    Fantastic food. Service is wonderful…read more Seating, both indoors and out, is great and being by the waterfront is always a plus to me. It can be hard to find but as someone who walks, even taking transit then having a stroll to get there makes it even a greater experience. The Ambiance is very lively and upscale family oriented. Will always recommend it here.

    Man, this local place hit the SPOT! After a day of traveling and working? I needed a place to wind…read moredown and eat some comfort food! I grew up in Seattle- a short drive to the south- and was missing me some seafood! I ordered up a couple local brews (IPA's if anyone is asking) and checked out the menu! I quickly focused on the fish and chips! 2pcs just to be safe! As I started to drink the beer, the fish and chips showed up! With a nice little tub of tartar sauce, and a nice little tub of ketchup for the fries- the way God intended! The fish was lightly breaded nicely fried and tasted absolutely fantastic! Especially with that great tartar sauce! Even the coleslaw tasted pretty epic! Now let me tell you this place was definitely a sports bar because tonight the USA was playing Belgium in the FIFA. World Cup and the place was lively as hell! So did I enjoy it? Heck yeah! I will be back and you should go and try it once too, and I'll bet you would agree. This place is where you want to be!

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    Salmon Flatbread - house cured salmon lox
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