Burnaby | Is the Viral Tendon Kohaku Worth the Hype? 🍤

📍 Tendon Kohaku - Brentwood 1901 Rosser Ave #106b, Burnaby (DT location also available) ⏰ Hours: 11:30AM-10:00PM ‼️ Note: Vaccine QR code + photo ID required for dine-in First Impressions Arrived at 11:40AM—already busy but no wait. The spacious, minimalist Japanese-style interior felt cozy, and our server (a charming, anime-esque guy 😍) was super friendly. What We Ordered 1️⃣ Kohaku Tendon (Spicy) 🔥 Light, crispy batter with a molten egg that oozes over rice—pure comfort! Added ikura ($6.5) for a refreshing contrast to the richness. Downside: Chicken tempura was less juicy than other items. "Spicy" = myth (maybe just chili powder in the batter?). Looks small but crazy filling (blame the miso soup appetizer!). 2️⃣ Sashimi Aimori Tendon 🍣 Hot tempura + cool sashimi = perfect yin-yang! Wasabi cuts through any grease—easy to finish in one go. Shrimp tempura was smaller than expected (needed more!). Verdict ✔️ High-quality tempura (puts sushi joint versions to shame). ✔️ Smart combos (sashimi + tempura = genius). ❌ Post-meal oiliness hits later—best for occasional treats. Go if: No line (we saw 2 groups queueing at 12:30PM). You crave crispy-but-not-heavy tempura. 🍸 Bonus: Their sake/cocktail menu looks solid for a tipsy lunch! #BurnabyEats #VancouverFoodie #TempuraLovers