Angelica Yee

My favourite ramen place for taste, consistency, affordability. I’ve tried both the ramen, gyoza, donburi for pork and vegan. Both ramen options are delicious, I prefer thick noodle and like now everything is customizable and you can request kaedama. Both gyozas are fresh and flavourful too. I think their donburis are just okay, but not worse than other local Japanese restaurants, have yet to find a good one in Vancouver. I didn’t like the vegan soy chashu, but that’s personal preference. They also had vegan soft boiled eggs, but I stick with their tofu.

I also like their rewards program, which you can add to your Apple Wallet. Just remind them to scan it when you pay. The price is hard to beat and I actually prefer how quick their service is, especially how they don’t feel like they need to keep bothering you because you’ll devour your delicious food very quickly!

I wouldn’t say it’s high on the accessibility scale because it is a tight space, but if you can get a spot right beside the door it is possible.

It is always busy and your waiting time could be 45+ mins so definitely book ahead. I enjoyed the Chirashi box the most; it was beautiful and fun trying all the different fish I wouldn’t normally order. The salmon sashimi tasted fresh and the sushi we tried was average (I still think the box is more worth it). Unfortunately we didn’t like the homemade gyoza, it tasted dry and the tomato ponzu threw me off. Received no service but it was kind of nice if you wanted to be left alone with company. Worth trying!

Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the dishes! We needed a meal before our flight and this place is conveniently located near Union Square and easy to find. You also pass by on the cable cars. It’s decorated with vintage posters and props inside with a fun retro bar. It’s so organized and clean inside and the servers are proper and swift. I’m glad we ordered the meal with Swedish pancakes because they’re some of the best pancakes I’ve ever tried! The breakfast was simple and that’s exactly what we wanted, because it was quick and you can’t go wrong. I enjoyed my country sausage and hash browns. Eggs tasted fresh too.

One of our favourite visit places on a cold night at Fisherman’s Wharf as a Biscoff fan. I always get the Biscoff Latte which is just coffee with the cookie butter stirred into it. The hot chocolate is just a regular version. Both are delicious if you just need a hot drink to go and to see the shop because it’s the only one in North America (I think!). You also get a free cookie with every hot drink. There’s no seating inside but there’s lots of items for purchase.

My chicken vermicelli was delicious! Table was a little dirty but it’s okay. The staff stayed behind the counter the whole time, we got our own seats and menus. At the till there was a lot of confusion and back and forth between the staff, we almost got charged for something never ordered. Otherwise it was quick and yummy!