lottedaviswest vancouverSince January 5, 20083 Reviews
(4.3)- Food
(5) - Service
(3.3) - Ambiance
(2.7)
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(4.3) (5) (3.3) (2.7)can't get enough of it and can't find anything in vancouver to beat it. I tried Cioppinos last week thinking that had to be better, but not a chance. 5 times the price and it did not stack up to the flavour or the innovation that Chow offers. The only trouble is everyone's catching on and it's getting harder and harder to get reservations. Not a bad problem to have.
Full marks for food, but it's unfortunate the owners have paid so little attention to the ambience. An investment in an interior designer could guarantee this restaurant's popularity and longevity. When you're spending $250 - $300 on wine and dinner for 2, you don't want the washroom experience to feel like White Spot. Dying poinsettias in gold foil wrappers and grease-coated ceramic tile floors don't help either. This restaurant has great potential - I just hope the realize it before it's too late.
As a former fan of Tojo's who moved to the north shore, and an occasional diner at Nobu's (London, Tokyo and Aspen) I give Zen top marks. Japanese cuisine this good doesn't usually make it to the burbs, but Zen is one of West Van's best kept secrets. I've been coming bi-weekly for 13 years and am never disapppointed or bored. Expensive? No, good value.
