Urban Crave in YVR before security

 I'm flying to Australia today. Before going inside the gate, hubby and I had lunch at Urban Crave. I really wanted soup or rice so I went for their Tonkatsu Ramen while hubby got the Smoked Cheesesteak sandwich.

Airport food is expensive! Urban Crave is not a Japanese spot so I had a feeling that the Tonkatsu Ramen won't be the best choice but I can't believe how unhappy I felt after eating it.

Tonkatsu Ramen from Urban Crave

Smoked Cheesesteak with house-made chips from Urban Crave

Hubby's Smoked Cheesesteak is so much better. I highly recommend getting a sandwich. If ever there's a next time, I'm eyeing the Grilled Chicken Avocado.

Mr. Japanese Curry comfort food

I mentioned in an earlier post that I'm flying to Australia and will be gone for two weeks. I really wanted my last dinner in Vancouver (until I'm back) to be from my favourite Suika. However, since they're temporarily closed. The second best source of Japanese beef curry is good enough.

After work, we walked across beautiful Cambie Bridge to Mr. Japanese Curry. I got my usual Beef Curry (number 3) topped with tonkatsu while hubby went for the Omu-Cheese Curry (number 10) with the same topping.

Omu-Cheese Curry from Mr. Japanese Curry 

Beef Curry with Tonkatsu from Mr. Japanese Curry 

We also shared the super juicy karaage. I'm reminded why Mr. Japanese Curry is awesome. They're one of the few that serves beef curry (yes, most of the things you see in other Japanese restaurants serves chicken curry base) and their assortment of available toppings mean you can customize the experience.

Sayur Lodeh (Coconut Veggie) from Bali Bites food truck

 For Thursday company-paid weekly team lunch, the chosen theme is Indonesian food. Our only option is Bali Bites food truck. Thankfully, every Thursday they're parked a short 8-minute wall from the office.

Last time, I got the Rendang Sapi which was amazing. I thought of going the vegetarian route this time and getting the Sayur Lodeh (Coconut Veggie). 

Sayur Lodeh (Coconut Veggie) from Bali Bites

Based on the description, it reminds me of the Filipino dish ginataang langka (unripe jackfruit stewed in coconut milk). The dish is close but the version I'm familiar with is spicy while this one is not. It's still satisfying and delicious but a little bit of heat would be amazing.

Hot Honey Crunch and Key Lime Pie from Rain or Shine Ice Cream

After a satisfying lunch at Redbeef, we decided to grab ice cream from Rain or Shine across the street. Hubby and I focused on the seasonal flavours.

I went for the sweet and tarty Key Lime Pie while hubby went for the Hot Honey Crunch. The latter was spicy! 🥵 It included spicy almond.

Hot Honey Crunch from Rain or Shine Ice Cream

Key Lime Pie from Rain or Shine

We enjoyed our treats while slowly walking home enjoying the sunshine. I'm truly grateful for days like this! We started the day with a serene Mass with the community, enjoyed our comfort food, and got to enjoy treats. Thank God for the many blessings.

Fried Pork Chop with Rice from RedBeef Noodle Kitchen

I'm going to Australia and will be flying out on Friday. I have a couple of restaurants in my head that I need to enjoy before my trip. The main one is Suika but they are temporarily closed due to damage from what I can guess is a fire.

The second one is RedBeef for my favourite Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken and chicken cutlet. I'm satisfied.

Chicken Cutlet Rice from RedBeef Noodle Kitchen 

Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken from RedBeef Noodle Kitchen 

Hubby tried the surprisingly equally delicious fried pork chop with rice.

Fried Pork Chop with Rice from RedBeef Noodle Kitchen 

Do you have a restaurant that gives you your ultimate comfort food? The one restaurant that allows you to forget everything else happening i your life even for just an hour to truly enjoy and appreciate food?