The pancakes were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Light and fluffy with a nice…read moregolden crisp on the outside, topped with blueberries, nuts, and just the right amount of sweetness. Every bite felt balanced and comforting without being too heavy. The space itself is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed brunch where you can take your time and enjoy the experience. Service was attentive and made the meal feel even more enjoyable. Overall, The Acorn is a wonderful spot for a slow, satisfying brunch with well prepared food and a cozy, welcoming vibe

The lighting is dim and romantic. Definitely not conducive to sexy food photos…read more The waitstaff was speedy and friendly. The acorn has been on my list for YEARS! So to say I was extremely excited is an understatement. We ordered the Sourdough (with House Cultured Butter, Vancouver Island Sea Salt) Shiitake (with Soy Braised Squash, Kelp, Ginger,Lemongrass) Cabbage with Brown Butter and Pomme Dauphinois Harvest which was house made ravioli stuffed with chicken of the woods. For dessert the Plum with Fig Leaf, Miso Honeycomb and Thai Basil Sourdough was good. No arguments there. The shiitake was fine, palatable. The cabbage and potato were very bland and made me question why the Acorn is so hyped. It was so bland i didn't finish it. Keep in mind SERVING SIZES ARE TINY. The ravioli were practically inedible the chicken of the woods was beyond overly salted and the pasta wasn't cooked. We joked that al dente was at least touching water. This pasta has never heard of water. Easily one of if not THE WORST PASTA I've ever had at a restaurant in the past few years. Thank goodness the plum dessert was yummy. Very good. But truly I don't understand why people rave about The Acorn. I love food. Im a vegetarian but it's hard to comprehend why it's so hyped. Maybe there was a new cook? Maybe it was an off night? Crossed off my Vancouver bucket list. It took me a while to write this review because I frankly was in shock the contrast between the actual food vs the lore it has around town. The highlights were a basic sourdough and a well balanced dessert. That just feels so wrong.

We wandered in here while exploring Vancouver and I'm so glad we did. One of the best Indian dining…read moreexperiences I've ever had. Inside the vibe is very cozy, with warm lighting and welcoming staff. They offered us chai tea samples while we waited to be seated. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the menu has a large variety of small dishes you can mix and match, so you're able to try a good amount of different foods. Overall a very delicious meal.

The atmosphere- dimmed orange lighting, exotic wooden interiors, and the soul-stirring sound of…read morelive music- immediately transported us to a cozy oriental cave. We were greeted with a warm embrace and a comforting welcome drink of chai tea paired with delicious finger foods. ​The Dine-Out menu was impressively extensive. While we initially struggled to choose just one salad, one soup, one cold mezze, and three mains, we were thrilled to learn it functioned like a Mediterranean All You Can Eat--allowing us to order more dishes as we went. We felt like kids in a candy store, eager to explore the vibrant, exotic flavours. The mango-infused dishes were a standout! ​The service was impeccable. One server even followed us outside just to hand us cardamom cookies for the road. Many restaurants treat Dine Out as a budget-set menu, but East is East used it to truly showcase their best work. We left with new favorites and a plan to return very soon.

One of my favourite restaurants! The portions are massive, the food is delicious, and the service…read moreis always wonderful. I'm not vegan, but Chickpea makes me crave vegan dishes. We got the hummus plates, one with falafel and the other with lion's mane steak. Both were super flavourful and well seasoned. We also ordered the apex burger that's stuffed with "mozzarella", BBQ sauce, vegan bacon, and onion rings.

I love this restaurant and have never had an experience here that made me want to leave a negative…read morereview, but last night came very close. We came in around 9:00 PM, ordered quite a bit of food, and were enjoying our meal as usual. Around 9:45 PM, our server approached us with takeout boxes and told us we needed to be out in four minutes because they closed at 10:00 PM and she doesn't get paid after that. I understand wanting to leave on time and be compensated fairly for your work, but at that point there were still 15 minutes left before closing. Even after I pointed out the time, we continued to feel rushed throughout the remainder of our meal. As someone who has worked in the service industry for over 10 years, I could never imagine treating guests this way. I completely understand that staff want to finish their shifts and go home, but that is not the customer's responsibility. Rushing people out before closing, especially without any prior warning, can completely change the dining experience. The food was still fantastic, and my love for this restaurant remains, but this was one of the most disappointing and disrespectful service experiences I've had in a very long time. I'm genuinely saddened that an experience like this happened at a place I have always enjoyed and recommended to others.

If we could give a six star rating for their prix-fix Lila's feast, we would…read more All the flavors were intense and specific, unlike some Indian restaurants where dishes start to taste the same. Good presentation. Timely and friendly service. Only suggestion would be softer naan.

This restaurant is vegetarian and pescatarian. Food is amazing with really nice spice, very intense…read moreflavour. We had the prawns that comes with vegetables in a curry sauce as appetizer. The vegetable fritter and Ling cod in Coconut curry as main dishes, that comes with spiced rice. The main dishes are the highlights. The Ling Cod is very tender, with really creamy spiced coconut curry! We have to get one more bowl of rice to scoop up all the sauce. The two main and one app is very filling for two people. We even had some left over to bring home. Arrived on a late Saturday night with no line. Food comes on pretty quickly! Great service and ambiance!

The Locus has some extraordinary, unique food selections, and their taste is fantastic. The…read moreambiance is good, with a very cottagey feel and a wooden interior. However, one minor annoyance is the uneven lighting. Some seating areas do not have enough light, depending on the weather and other factors. While the seats are fine, other than that, the service is excellent, fast and friendly.

Great dining experience from drinks to food, all were exceptional! Servers were attentive but not…read moreintrusive and did I mention how good the meal was??

The food is great and the service is simple and fast. This is all need at here…read more I came around 1:30pm on Saturday. Only counter seats facing the wall ware open. I was last person who got meal in the room but also the first person who left the room. It might not be my business but it's hard to see most customers stayed and kept chatting at table even new customers walked in. It's tiny restaurant which needs better circulation. Pls don't stay longer for hawker food.

One of my go to places in my take out rotation. This is one…read moreof the few places you can go to in Vancouver with dishes under $20. I usually order the Fried Kuey Teow , Mee Goreng, a couple Hainese Chicken Legs and some Veggie Fritters

Love the vibe and the food. We got Mushroom danish, London fog, matcha latte and chicken sandwich…read more In my opinion the sourdough bread and pastry is delicious. People do stay for studying, reading and knitting but no outlet and secure wifi (just Telus). The store is a little crowded so don't bring big strollers or backpack but vibe is 10/10 and the store closes at 4 and reopens at 5:30. Great location for a quick sip and break after checking out the cute boutiques around the area.

One of the best palmiers I've had in Vancouver as it was crispy and fresh. The ambiance is so cozy…read moreand staff was friendly.

Spontaneous date night and wanted to try a place we've never tried before. Walked in and was…read moreimmediate impressed by the cozy and wordy ambiance. Staff were kind and attentive as well. Japanese & French cuisine? sign me up! @restaurantyugo you can find modern Japanese fare w/ French inspired ingredients. I've been wanting to check it out for the longest time, and I can say I left satisfied. I find it rare nowadays that I go into a new restaurant I've never been and leave happy with every single dish I ordered. I also love their woody interior and cozy ambiance. The staff were attentive as well. It's located in the heart of main street so I will definitely be back soon. What we ordered (in order of our fave): 1) Grilled Octopus-the oyster mushroom in this was venture winner imo 2) Scallop Ceviche- incredibly fresh and vibrant flavours 3) Lobster Squid Ink Risotto- loved the texture of the risotto; good chunk of lobster but it was a bit salty for my preference 4) Unagi Aburi Oshi-- not the best I've had but it was solid comfort food

We decided to try this Japanese fusion for the first time for Dine Out Vancouver…read more We were pleasantly surprised & impressed at the quality of the food. Service was very good, despite being busy, all the tables were full, our cups are never empty for too long. Being a cold night, they were thoughtful & offered hot green tea (o-cha). The restaurant was cozy however the chairs will need to be replaced as the chairs were peeling. It didn't matter to me as the food was very good. For appetizers we ordered the following with our friends - King Salmon & Albacore Tuna Crudo Big chunks of sashimi with a very good dressing, no need wasabi or soy sauce to go with it. That dressing was enough - Soy Shrimp Deviled Eggs, it was delicious & everyone agreed that I had the best looking appt, the presentation was very "stylish" - Chicken Tarte - pieces of chicken wrapped & baked in Filo pastry with fresh salad in a light vinaigrette dressing. My friend said it was delicious. For mains - Sushi Omakase - Sushi selection by the chef - it was fresh & yummy - Seafood Risotto- Seafood was not over cooked especially the Hokkaido scallop, the risotto was well cooked... I enjoyed it. - Osso Buco - hubby liked that espete Dashi Polenta, it was different & good For Dessert, we all had the Matcha cheesecake, it was very good & light. We will return again to try their food.

Great selection and good prices. Super convenient for quick grocery pick up and really good produce…read morewith some fun smchoices.

Family owned business with Senior's Day discounts (Thursdays). Very friendly and helpful staff. If…read moreyou want something they don't carry brought in, there is a board at the front that you can add an item to and they will try to get that for you. I asked for parchment paper and it arrived by the following week. Great little local community store with excellent prices on organic produce. I've calculated it several times, for the same products I buy every week, at East West Market, if I bought them at SaveOn, it would cost me and average of $100 more at SaveOn. I like to save money when ever I can - why pay more? So I highly recommend dropping in to East West Market, a couple of doors south of Trendy Bucks on Main Street, Vancouver, BC and support your local businesses.

Having visited all Zakkushi locations across the Lower Mainland, I came in with established…read moreexpectations. This location fell short in a number of key areas. For the Temaki promotion, there was only one staff member assembling hand rolls, while the yakitori grill station operated separately. Even so, the execution at the temaki station felt inconsistent and rushed. The nori was not properly toasted and turned soggy quickly, losing the intended texture almost immediately. At a premium dine-in price, that crisp contrast is a core part of the experience. The rice was uneven and overly moist, which affected overall texture and balance. Even when ordering one round at a time, it was difficult to distinguish between the chicken and pork components. The wagyu and garlic beef were the only real standouts and were well executed. The space itself is quite tight, with limited room for coats or bags, making seating feel cramped and not well thought through for dine-in comfort. The warabi mochi dessert portion was also very small. On the service side: The Yelp reservation system was smooth and convenient. Staff were polite in person. However, when I called later to ask about a personal item potentially left at the booth, there was clear difficulty understanding the request, suggesting a communication gap. Overall, while some items were executed well, the consistency and attention to detail did not meet expectations. At this price point--even with the HH menu--execution needs to be significantly more precise for the experience to feel justified.

I've been to Zakkushi before, and honestly, they have some of the best yakitori in the area. Every…read moretime you walk in, you're greeted right away, and the servers are very nice and attentive, from refilling water to clearing plates quickly. The food itself is amazing. Everything is cooked to perfection with great flavor, and the tare (teriyaki) sauce is really solid. Some of my favorites are the garlic stems wrapped in pork, the chicken thigh with leeks, and the chicken wings. Not sure if it's just me, but everything tastes even better with a beer after each bite. If you want something more filling, the carbonara udon was great too. It's also really cool to sit near the grill and watch the chefs cook, everything comes out surprisingly fast, so there's not much waiting.