🔥 Recent Vancouver Foodie Adventures

1️⃣Da Chuan Jia • Fried Crab: Crispy outside, tender inside—a must-try for seafood lovers. • Other Recs: For Sichuan flavors, check out Bai Zhen Lou or New Wing Kee’s seafood hotpot. 2️⃣ Their There • Chicken & Pancakes: Slightly dry fried chicken, but the foie gras shavings steal the show—luxuriously melt-in-your-mouth. • Alternative: For creative dishes, try June’s truffle pasta or Angela Pastificio’s handmade noodles. 3️⃣Dolar Shop Hot Pot • Silver Broth + Fresh-Cut Meat: Reliable and worth it, especially on no-wait weekends. • Similar Spots: Haidilao or Da Wei Malatang for variety. 4️⃣ Pho Duy Restaurant • Ultra-Simple Pho: Only 3 soup bases (original, spicy, chicken)—might be too sweet for some. • Better Options: Hai Chi Em’s Bun Bo Hue or Anh and Chi’s fusion Vietnamese. 5️⃣ Club Salmon Sushi Bar & Bistro • Salmon-Centric Japanese: Great for seafood fans. • Alternatives: Red Wasabi (healthy sushi) or Masayoshi (high-end omakase). 6️⃣Oh! Zzhu Sam Korean Restaurant • Braised Pork Knuckle & Short Ribs: Comfort food at its best—kimchi fried rice is a sleeper hit. • Also Try: Jejudo’s raw marinated crab or Tâ Bom’s tteokbokki. 7️⃣ Toyokan Bowl • Wagyu Rice Bowl: Consistently good, but parking’s a hassle. • Other Picks: Botanist’s smoked octopus or The Mackenzie Room’s surprise tasting menu. 8️⃣Zab Bite - Thai E-Sarn Cuisine • Tom Yum Soup: Creamy and aromatic (Michelin Bib Gourmand-approved!). • Contrast: Sainam’s papaya salad for a lighter, spicier kick. 💡 Pro Tips: • Budget Eats: Burgoo Bistro, Chinatown BBQ, or Marutama Ramen. • Special Occasions: St. Lawrence (French-Canadian) or AnnaLena (modern tasting menus). #VancouverEats #FoodDiary #EatLikeALocal