🔥 Road Trip Eats: Vancouver to Banff - The Good, The Bad

📍 Route: Kelowna → Revelstoke → Calgary → Banff → Icefields Parkway → Kamloops 🍽️ Stop-by-Stop Food Reviews 1️⃣ Kelowna - Zen Sushi & Korean Cuisine ⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Japanese + Korean fusion, decent but not mind-blowing. • Ordered: Sushi rolls + bibimbap (~$40 for two). • Verdict: Solid 3/5—good for a quick refuel. 2️⃣ Revelstoke - Kevin’s Kitchen ⭐️⭐️ • Chinese dumplings & noodles—flavorful but tiny portions. • Ordered: 2 wonton soups + 1 stir-fried noodles (~$60). • Verdict: Left hungry—not worth the price. 3️⃣ Calgary - Caesar’s Steakhouse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Dry-aged steak spot with killer sides. • Ordered: Bone-in ribeye (medium-well, slightly charred), prawns, mashed potatoes (~$180). • Verdict: 4/5—salad & shrimp were 10/10, steak slightly overdone. 4️⃣ Banff - Hankki ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Korean street food—flavor bomb for cheap! • Ordered: Tteokbokki + kimbap + fried chicken (~$40). • Verdict: 5/5—why is Korean food so reliable?! 5️⃣ Icefields Parkway - The Crossing Resort ⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Burger & fries pit stop—nothing fancy but convenient. • Verdict: 3/5—fuel for the drive, not a destination. 6️⃣ Kamloops - Jacob’s Noodle & Cutlet ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Japanese comfort food—huge portions, authentic flavors. • Ordered: Ramen + tonkatsu combo (~$60, leftovers for days). • Verdict: 5/5—best meal of the trip? Maybe. 💡 Road Trip Tips ✅ Budget Eats: Banff’s Hankki & Kamloops’ Jacob’s = max value. ✅ Splurge-Worthy: Caesar’s Steakhouse (but order medium-rare!). ✅ Skip: Kevin’s Kitchen (unless you love $15 wonton soups). “Korean food saved this trip—and my wallet.” 🇰🇷💰 #BanffRoadTrip #FoodieTravel #CanadianEats