🍽️ UBC Food Guide – Honest Reviews & Pro Tips!

📍 Midam • Must-try: Spicy stir-fried chicken with cheese pull and corn – perfect for bold flavors. • Downside: Dim lighting (bad for photos), 30+ min waits at peak times. 📍 Green Leaf Sushi • Star dish: Aburi sushi platter (salmon + scallop) – great for takeout parties. • Heads up: Heavy sauces get cloying fast; pair with green tea. 📍 Kosoo Restaurant • Order this: Korean fried chicken (half & half) + BBQ meat combos with free side refills. • Warning: 1-hour weekend lines, cramped seating (50cm between tables). 📍 A La Mode Pie • Iconic: Blueberry pie + vanilla ice cream (hot/cold contrast!). • Catch: Takeout only – grab a bench by the water. 📍 Lobster Man • Reality check: $28 lobster rolls use pre-made buns; better to buy whole lobster. 📍 Fortune Terrace • Hidden gem: Turtle-shaped buns (red bean filling) + crispy claypot rice. • Service alert: Staff often miss orders – use QR code ordering. 📍 Hestia • Sleeper hit: Bone marrow rice (book ahead!) with Greek yogurt pairing. • Note: Extremely dark – bring phone light. 📍 White Spot • Classic: Fried shrimp burger (zesty lemon-mustard sauce) – 10% student discount. • Verdict: Reliable but basic, like "Canadian Pizza Hut". Smart Strategies: 1. Beat crowds: Hit Kosoo/Midam on weekday afternoons. 2. Budget hack: Hestia’s $25 lunch set (app + main). 3. View hack: Eat A La Mode pies on Fisherman’s Wharf benches. #UBCEats #FoodieTruths