Burnaby Foodies Rejoice! Must-Try Hidden Gem Japanese Restaurant ๐ฃโจ
Stem Japanese Eatery is hands down Burnaby's hottest Japanese spot ๐ฅ and it totally lives up to the hype! Every dish is plated like edible art ๐จ with creative flair ๐ฏ Portions are a bit dainty (just sayin') but the flavors? Absolutely divine! ๐ Today's Order Highlights ๐ ๐ฆ Soba Crab Roll Innovative sushi roll! Features crispy soba noodles + crab meat ๐ฆ Unique texture alert~ Mild flavor but worth trying! ๐ Shiitake Wagyu Minced Cutlet Wagyu-mushroom "burger patty" ๐ Crispy outside, juicy inside~ That black sesame sauce? Had us doing a happy dance! ๐ ๐ค Zucchini Tempura Tempura hiding a whole shrimp ball inside! ๐ฆ Light and refreshing - perfect summer bite~ ๐ TSUKE-MEN Curry cold noodles + aromatic pork belly ๐ฅ Pour the warm curry sauce, mix, then pop that soft-boiled egg...OMG this is food porn! ๐คค ๐ Grilled Amber Jack Daily special fish ๐ Crispy skin, melt-in-your-mouth tender~ Just a tad salty ๐ง ๐ถ Clams Sake-steamed clams = pure umami bliss! But...chef can we get a few more please? ๐ญ (Only 5-6 pieces is criminal) ๐ Final Verdict ๐ Burnaby finally has legit Japanese cuisine! Cozy vibe ๐ฟ exquisite dishes, and while portions are petite the flavors slay~ Already on my revisit list ๐ ๐ Stem Japanese Eatery 5205 Rumble St, Burnaby #VancouverEats #JapaneseFood #BurnabyMustEat #HiddenGem #FoodieDiaries #FoodAdventure