๐จ๐ฆ Third Time's the Charm at This Hidden Vancouver Omakase Gem! ๐ฃโจ
Let's get the not-so-great out first: โ๏ธ Tough to book - Tiny 10-seater with loyal regulars (reserve weeks ahead!) โ๏ธ No fancy decor - Think cozy izakaya, not Michelin-starred glam โ๏ธ Missing "luxe" ingredients - No A5 wagyu, gold leaf, or caviar towers here ๐ Save this spot for true foodie friends - not business dinners! ๐ BUT HERE'S WHY I KEEP COMING BACK: ๐ค Chef "Pang" speaks fluent English/Cantonese/Mandarin and actually listens to feedback (rare in omakase!) ๐ Rare seasonal finds - Firefly squid? Check. Monkfish liver? Double check. ๐ฐ Shockingly affordable - Even after price hikes, it's 30% cheaper than comparable Van spots ๐ Service with soul - Feels like eating at your most hospitable auntie's house ๐ฑ THAT DAY'S STANDOUT DISHES: ๐ Tilefish milt with Iberico ham - Creamy meets umami bomb ๐ฎ Whitebait chawanmushi - The ultimate comfort food (regulars all audibly moaned) ๐ฅ Straw-smoked mackerel - Like edible campfire nostalgia ๐ก Monkfish + liver duo - Silky fish meets funky foie gras-esque richness ๐ฃ Hokkaido uni - The winter batch disappointed, but Kyushu's floral-sweet version? Mind-blowing! ๐จ Miso ice cream - Sweet/salty perfection to end ๐ก PRO TIP: Splurge on the premium uni upgrade when in season! #ItosugiKappo #HiddenOmakase #VancouverSushi #NoPretentiousnessJustFish #ChefWhoListens #UniLovers #WestCoastJapanese #FoodieFinds #BeyondTuna #SushiSundays