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Finally, Real Chinese Food in West Van: Shanghai Village

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

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There is a lack of quality Chinese food in West Van, so I was quite excited when I found out about Shanghai Village as I drove by its front doors on my way home one day. I was even more … Continue reading →

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WTF Did We Just Eat? Ebi-Ten

Posted on April 2, 2013 by
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I’ve always found so-called “fast food” places in Japan to be reliable because most of the quick-service chains in Japan have clearly-detailed standard operating procedures (SOP) as to how each menu item is to be prepared and assembled (much like … Continue reading →

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Pearl Castle Back to Back Part II: Pearl Castle Sexsmith/Alexandra

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

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My family’s previous experience was at Pearl Castle Richmond Centre was positive enough for us to choose to visit its only other current location (on Sexsmith/Alexandra) after foolishly and unsuccessfully trying to secure a walk-in table at Sushi Hachi on … Continue reading →

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When In Doubt…Choose The Casual and Inexpensive Option

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

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Michigan Noodle Shop – Our original plan was to first take the kids to the Disney video-game themed animated/CGI feature at Silvercity Riverport in Richmond and then drive over to Big Chef for our dinner after we were done watching … Continue reading →

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London: Wagamama

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

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I first heard about Wagamama ramen in the mid-to-late 90′s, when it was a rapidly expanding chain of Japanese-themed restaurants in London. It was sort of a cutting edge concept back then. It served ramen, which was a much lesser-known … Continue reading →

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Taipei: As Simple As It Gets

Posted on July 8, 2012 by
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I’m not a big noodle fan. If I’m given the choice between a rice dish or a noodle dish, I will almost always choose the rice dish. Most of the time, I order noodle dishes/bowls because I’m more interested in … Continue reading →

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It Served Me Tasty Food…Like A Boss

Posted on June 24, 2012 by
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The Boss Restaurant- My wife and I were not in the mood to drive around looking for places to eat after taking the kids to the movies at metrotown, so we decided to have dinner right at the mall. For … Continue reading →

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Ch…Ch…Ch…Changing My Views by Chain-Visiting Chain Restaurants

Posted on June 8, 2012 by
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Jang Mo Jib (Robson) – Dining at different branches of a restaurant that I’ve been to is quickly becoming a trend for my dining choices recently. First it was my back-to-back dim sum meals at the Richmond and downtown locations … Continue reading →

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A Cuisine All Its Own

Posted on June 3, 2012 by
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Buk (Book) Kyung – As much as I like Americanized Chinese food, I think I might like Korenized Chinese food even more. Koreanized Chinese food has evolved from a localized version of Chinese food into a highly-specialized cuisine so popular … Continue reading →

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When MSG is good, Star Anise is On Chicken Skin, and Memories of Horse Manure Suddenly Appear

Posted on June 1, 2012 by
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Congee Noodle House – Being a parent of two young children, I’ve learned to always make plans contingent upon the unexpected. My original plan today was to first drive a family friend to the airport in the morning, run some … Continue reading →

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