I was so happy to discover this place, as it is the same as the one I used to go to back in the early 2000s with my friends - it mysteriously disappeard to be replaced with McPho (aka Pho Hoa). This is my date place when I spend time with my wife, aka my BFF. It's our place, but I also share it with my husband from time to time. I think the beef broth is excellent, and the salad rolls are fresh. I also like the spring rolls, but don't get them as often as I would like (*sigh*). The sandwiches are also a treat, and really, even if they weren't that great, who can complain at $3?
...I always hit up Hon's. Fresh, fast, umami! I love going here, especially in a group. My faves are the congee, vegetarian crispy noodles, pork and shrimp fried rice, and of course the pot stickers. The gai lan is also worth a try. I haven't actually tried the noodles, but the wor wonton was pretty darn tasty! I live nearby, so I know there will be plenty of opportunities ahead...
I wasn't very impressed with this place the first time I tried it, but after giving it one more go, I am happy to say I have changed my mind.
I call the food a 4/5 - it's not that it is the best sushi ever...but it is fresh, and the owner is very nice, very genuine and I am happy to give him my business. Like those have said before, it is always busy with locals and regulars who know a good thing. I am glad to see this place has moved past the days when it was only visited by hgh schoolers looking for bubble tea!
FYI, I have also ordered their party trays - GREAT value and they take a lot of pride in presentation and quality. The maki tray is superb, and you can't go wrong for $20. I get one on every holiday (I have done it the last Christmas and Easter) as my appy contribution for family dinners - always a big hit! Just call the catering line a day in advance and tell him what time you want it!
We decided on this little place on Day 1 of the Olypics - it had a TV and had space....on a night that downtown was packed, we should have known something was up.
The service girls REALLY tried....but they didn't speak English! Warning sign #1. #2? When she couldn't answer a menu question, the manager was 'too busy' to come out and answer. The manager was an angry-looking dude who did a lot of yelling..#3. By this time, we were warm and dry and decided to give it a shot.
The drinks were cheap and decent, so no complaints there. The fettucini alfredo, touted on the menu as 'the best in town', with chicken was on special...that is until the waitress told me it was actually 'more expensive' than the specials board said. Instant Olympic upgrade per chance? When I said "unacceptable" she asked the manager (of course) and he 'made an exception. The best in town pasta??? It was bad. Like really bad. It was almost comical. The spinach salad? Overdressed, underwhelming.
Bottom line: skip this obvious tourist trap if you want something other than a quick sandwich in the middle of your shopping day.
We ate here at the insistance of my mother-in-law. "Oh it's so good, and the chef cooks for Olympic athletes". After we left I felt bad because she was so excited for us to try it yet we were clearly unimpressed...needless to say, the experience was not worth the 2.5 hours I had to work to pay for this crappy meal.
We were seated at the weird table by the window that narrowed out to the left. Sit at the table and you will get what I mean. And it was bloody cold. If you're gonna charge that much, double pane the windows and use some caulking. If you're so into veggie and organic, how about being powersmart too??
The server was nice enough, although she acted like a deer caught in the headlights if we asked for anything - as if asking then to reheat cold oatmeal was sacrilidge. Yes, my father-in-law's oatmeal was cold and...pink? If you're gonna put ruhbarb in the oatmeal, how about putting it on the menu? What if I don't like it???
Next up, the spelt pancakes. MIL said they were to die for and recommended I order them. Hubby and I thought they tasted like cardboard. Spelt, bananas, maple syrup, lots of promise... but so sad...though I must compliment them on the presentation of the fruit...it was very pretty...
My husband had the $8 basic breakfast. Cold eggs, stale toast, and cold mushy pest potatoes. He called it tasteless. I call it highway robbery. That's all.
MIL had Mo's Biscuit. Mo might be disappointed to be associated with it. She called it "disappointing" and it came with the same mushy cold potatoes.
Best we can figure is since it was around Christmas, the big boss was out somewhere and therefore food suffered. I think even if is did taste a bit better, is was SO NOT WORTH the money. Breakfast should be hot, fresh, plentiful. The Christmas day brunch feast my husband and I cooked up for $11 worth of ingredients beats this nightmare easily...
We will never go back. Do yourself a favour and go to Cabin 12 across the street.
My husband and I chose this restaurant after seeing good reviews here after watching a Food Network show about pad thai - time to satisfy a craving!
The place is small and quaint. Not the best decor, but that's not what counts! The staff were friendly and seemed appreicative we chose their establishment. We started with the fresh lemonade and loved the cool and sweet/tart taste. We ordered spring rolls, a small tom kah gai, and (the main event) chicken and prawn pad thai. Hubby (a pad thai virgin) enjoyed every bite. The soup was spicy and delicious. The spring rolls were crisp and not too greasy. The portions were plentiful enough to feed us both to the brim.
One note: we ordered the food medium-spice since we likeit hot - yeah, might go for mild next time as it seems the definitions differ slightly!
We will definately be back!
My husband and I started ordering here after walking by and picking up a menu one day. We immediately liked the man behind the counter, and were impressed by the claims everything there was homemade and fresh. We tried the food, and found it to be all the things he claimed. Thin crust, thick crust, who cares?? It was tasty and good value for the money, so we will take it! My husband likes the capricosa, I love the veggie pizza and the artichoke salad. Wanting to try the pasta next and all the freshly-made sauces.
...it's a good thing! I like everything about the location. Staff are super-friendly and go out of their way to be nice, including asking how I am (and I think they actually care), remembering personal faves and giving out free stuff. I really appreciated the way the manager gave me a free scone on a bad day!
Went here with my husband for a nice dinner after enjoying the Lonsdale location a few weeks ago.
The food was very good. We started with the split pea soup and seafood chowder. Both were delicious, but I must say the chicken corn chowder is still by far the best. We will definately return to try the others! We then had the mac and cheese (good, but could have used some more flavour, maybe they should try some sharp cheddar in it?) and a chicken club with spinach salad - yum!! We finished with the special chocolate fondue - divine.
The service was ok. The guy seemed pretty busy, but it seemed to me as if he were a bit new? As a former waitress, I recognised that he didn't have his timing figured out. But that's ok, I have been there too. One thing that was a bit annoying was when we asked what was in the salad - while I LOVE goat cheese, hubby HATES it. He didn't tell us the cheese was in it, ergo hubby didn't eat much of his salad. Staff should always inform customers of all ingredients, especially something like goat cheese which can turn many people off!
Overall, a good night. Bill came to $75 for two people - two alcoholic drinks each, two starters, two mains, and the fondue. Not bad!! Try this place out, you will like it!!
I went here with my husband's family and ejoyed it very much. I had grilled halibut on the green salad. The salad was impressive with mixed greens, the regular veggies, beets, seeds, and choice of dressing. The fish was flaky and tasty. My husband had the chicken burger (WTF??) and the others had halibut and chips or yam fries. Overall, it was tasty. It can be very busy, so be prepared to wait during peak weekend times.
I was drawn to this place by the large selection of omlettes. I was very happy with what i found. The food was great, service was solid (not too much, not too little) and the ambiance was relaxed. It wasn't overly busy for a Sunday brunch service (10:00am) but if more people knew about it, I bet it would be busier. Beats most other places I have been too while costing much less. Try it!
I have eaten here 3 times now, more out of convenience than for anything else. I have to say, the sushi is actually pretty good. But the prices are too high for what you get, especially considering the prices everywhere else. Having said that, an extra 50 cents for an oshinko roll is not going to bankrupt most people. Don't go out of your way, but stop in if you need a quick bite and are nearby. Try the dynamite and house special rolls.
I live very close to this place, and it always satisfies my craving for BBQ pork fried rice or lettuce wrap. It's not amazing or outsatnding, but it does what I need it to do. This is especially handy for those late-night nosh sessions. The service is usually ok, and I have gotten to know, and have a soft-spot for, these sometimes hard-faced, always hard-working girls. Most work 6 nights a week, late into the night.
I went into this place looking for a quick lunch. I am usually suspicious of these crossover-type places, but decided to give it a go.
After discovering the owners were Vietnamese, I decided to go with the pho, chicken sub, and salad rolls. I was very pleased. The pho was good. The sandwich was solid. The salad roll - incredible. When I was done (with plenty to take home), they proudly showed me how they made them - freshly cooked rice noodles, fresh prawns steamed just before they were rolled, and fresh green lettuce. I will go back, if only for another salad roll.
Came in here after a fight with the Mister for some comfort. Found it in the miso soup and pork cutlet with egg on rice (name escapes me at the moment). Staff were very frendly and kept my tea cup filled. I didn't try the sushi on this visit, but will do at some point. Went home fuller and in a better mood.. :)
The cottage cheese muffins are worth the trip for me. Whenever I am in the area I try to pick one up, and am disappointed when they are sold out! While the bagels are not special, I really enjoy the hearty soups they have, especially the bean soup. The cream cheese-filled pastries are also very enjoyable. Overall, a solid lunchtime experience.
I am with you, Chadd - I will travel far and wide just for a taste of this guy's food. In fact, I HAVE travelled far from East Van to get to him on a moment's craving...
Best soup and sandwich you will EVER eat, period.. full-stop...do not pass go, do not collect the preverbial $200...just eat soup, especially the lentil bacon or cream of cauliflower. I don't know what he does to it to make it so damn good...do yourself a favour and order one of each soup with a ham and cheese on his homemade bread. Don't bother asking to buy a loaf, he won't sell it to you...but you will ask...oh yes, you will, because you will not be able to resist trying....He's a bit of a ham, and could be likened to the soup nazi if you don't have a sense of humour, but you will love him forever because of this soup....
Me and my husband will likely pilgrimage there in the next few days now that this review has me thinking of him. In fact, we just put an offer on a place in Port Moody and the thing that makes me happiest about that (besides the proximitry to Rocky Point and Thrifty Foods) is the fact I will be closer to Soups Plus...
While waiting for the computer store up the street to process a transaction for us, we were directed by the staff there to lunch @ Burgoo. Were we ever surprised!
From the looks of it, we were expecting a Catus or Earl's-type expereince. We were WRONG! The food was anything but ordinary. The chicken corn chowder had a wonderfully fresh yet smoky flavour. The chicken club was served on a most-amazing bread. The cheese biscuit was soft, fresh and warm. The lamb tagine was to die for - I mean, it should be illegal for meat to be that tender. We didn't eat everything, and savoured every bite of the leftovers at home.
We were SO pleased we will be there for our first-ever Valentine's Day out - after 6 years together, this will be very special! Looking forward to the chocolate fondue! We would also like to thank the lovely server, too :)
The food was sloppy and thrown onto a plate...my salad was brown and warm...the service was slow and uninspired....Tyler Florence would not be pleased....good thing we had a coupn because it would have REALLY hurt if we would have had to pay full price!
I have visited this place twice, and enjoyed it both times. The service has been solid, and we were especially impressed last time watching the server with a VERY difficult and hard to please table across from us.
The bean soup was homemade and delicious. The entrees were well-prepared and tasty. Their roasted potatoes and hummus were exceptional. They have weekly 2-for-1 specials, so check it out!