Happy Thursday! For our company-paid weekly team lunch, we went to our favorite JINYA Ramen Bar. This time, I ordered their Vegan Red Fire Opal ramen.
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Vegan Red Fire Opal from JINYA Ramen Bar Yuzu flavoured hot and sour soup: tofu, sauteed bamboo shoot, simmered shiitake mushroom, cilantro, chili thread, chili oil and lime. Served with thick noodles. |
For future me, below is a list of ramen you have tried:
Ever wonder what would happen if a cookie and a brownie had a baby in the oven? Well, Tim Hortons has the answer: the Chocolate Chunk Brookie! It's just what you'd picture – a brownie chunk baked right into the middle of a cookie, giving it a little hill.
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| Chocolate Chunk Brookie from Tim Hortons |
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| Chocolate Chunk Brookie from Tim Hortons |
Happy Saturday! For dinner today, we celebrated my sister's birthday at Pound Steak in Richmond, BC. I ordered their Japanese curry with chicken katsu, while my husband chose The Galaxy Combo, which included a variety of delicious items.
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| Curry Chicken Katsu comes with unlimited soup and rice |
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| The Galaxy Combo comes with 1/2 lbs AAA flat iron steak, hamburg steak, prawn Katsu, Japanese style sausage, sunny side up egg, side vegetables and potato wedges, and two sauces: the Pound Steak sauce and demi-glace sauce |
Happy Thursday! For our weekly company-paid team lunch, we went to our go-to Mexican spot, Patrón Tacos and Cantina. I ordered the Birriaquiles from their menu.
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| Birriaquiles from Patrón Tacos & Cantina Corn tortilla chips soaked in Chile pasilla sauce and birria broth with melted cheese. Topped with birria beef, feta cheese, sour cream onions, and cilantro. Served with a side of pork beans. |
For future me, below is a list of menu items we have tried:
Appetizers
Sopas Tradicionales
Main
Desserts
It's Ash Wednesday. After the 7:00 pm Mass, my husband and I stopped by Sushivan for dinner. We both ordered our favorite Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box, and to share, we got the Philadelphia Roll.
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Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box from Sushivan
Salmon teriyaki, appy Sashimi, appy tempura, salad, 4 pieces California Roll, and rice |
The standout ingredient in the Philadelphia Roll is the cream cheese. It pairs extremely well with the smoked salmon and cucumber. It's the perfect bite with the sushi rice.
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Philadelphia Roll from Sushivan
Cream cheese, cucumber, Avo, crab meat, and smoked salmon on top |
For future reference, below is a list of menu items I’ve tried at Sushivan.
Appetizer
Bento Box
Donburi
Special Roll
Tempura
Udon / Meal
Happy Thursday! Hubby and I watched the Vancouver Whitecaps match against Deportivo Saprissa with the primary goal of documenting the BC Place menu (link here). For dinner, we ordered the Planetary Taco Bowl from Beast Unleashed, and I got my favorite Short Rib Poutine from The Poutinerie.
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| Planetary Taco Bowl from Beast Unleashed in BC Place |
The Planetary Taco Bowl is not your typical stadium food – it includes rice and black beans as a base, topped with fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, and corn. Of course, for added texture, there's fried tortilla.
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| Short Rib Poutine from The Poutinerie |
I thought about trying a new dish but was hesitant, so I went back to my favorite BC Place food item: Short Rib Poutine. It's not as delicious as I remembered, which is unfortunate, but still worth every calorie.
I'm hoping we can watch another Whitecaps game this week, but we'll see.
If you are attending a concert, show, Vancouver Whitecaps match, or BC Lions game at BC Place, below is a list of available food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) along with their prices.
All prices are in Canadian dollars and exclude taxes and tips. The menu and prices are subject to change without prior notice. This list was last updated on February 27, 2025 when we watched the Vancouver Whitecaps FC win against Saprissa.
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| BC Place |
This is the fourth year that I have been documenting the menu inside BC Place: 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Location: near sections 217 and 236
Food Menu at Beast on Fire
Beer Menu at Beast on Fire
Pepsi Beverages at Beast on Fire
Snacks Menu at Beast on Fire
Location: near section 210
Food Menu at Beast Unleashed
Beer Menu at Beast Unleashed
Pepsi Beverages at Beast Unleashed
Snacks Menu at Beast Unleashed
Location: near section 220
Food Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
Draught Beer Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
Canned Beer Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
Specialty Can Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
House Wines Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
Snacks Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen
Location: near section 230
Food Menu at Boom Kitchen
Beer Menu at Boom Kitchen
Pepsi Beverages at Boom Kitchen
Snacks Menu at Boom Kitchen
Location: near sections 224
Menu of Cin City Donuts
Location: near section 244
Food Menu at Dawson's Deluxe
Beer Menu at Dawson's Deluxe
Pepsi Beverages at Dawson's Deluxe
Snacks Menu at Dawson's Deluxe
Location: near section 201, 214, 227, and 241
Food Menu at Dawson's Hot Dog
Snacks Menu at Dawson's Hot Dog
Drinks Menu at Dawson's Hot Dog
Pepsi Beverages at Dawson's Hot Dog
Location: near section 201, 214, 227, and 241
Food Menu at Lionsgate Grill
Snacks Menu at Lionsgate Grill
Beer Menu at Lionsgate Grill
Pepsi Beverages at Lionsgate Grill
Location: near section 236
Hot Beverage Menu at Lot 185
Pastries & Snack Menu at Lot 185
Cold Beverages Menu at Lot 185
Location: near section 207
Food Menu at The Mac Bar
Snacks Menu at The Mac Bar
House Wines Menu at The Mac Bar
Canned Beer Menu at The Mac Bar
Specialty Can Menu at The Mac Bar
Non-Alcoholic Drinks at The Mac Bar
Location: near sections 222 and 249
Food Menu at Pizza Pizza
Available flavours:
Beer Menu at Pizza Pizza
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Pizza Pizza
Location: near sections 212 and 239
Food Menu at The Poutinerie
Alcoholic Drinks Menu at The Poutinerie
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Pizza Pizza
Location: near section 206
Food Menu at Seoul Food
Alcoholic Drinks Menu at Seoul Food
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Pizza Pizza
Location: near section 221
Food Menu at Stadium Favouries
Available flavours:
Beer Menu at Stadium Favourites
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Stadium Favourites
Location: near section 208, 213, 219, and 240
Beer Menu
House Wine (Heron Bay) Menu
Pepsi Beverages Menu at Beer Express
Snacks Menu at Beer Express
Location: near sections 201, 207, 220, and 228
Beer Menu
Coolers & Ciders at Beverage Express
Non-Alcoholic at Beverage Express
Snacks Menu at Beer Express
Location: near section 252
Domestic Beer Menu
Premium Beer Menu
Cider Menu
Specialty Menu
Non-Alcoholic and Snacks Menu
Location: near section 203
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express
Location: near section 203
Beer Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express
Specialty Cans Menu
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express
Snacks Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express
Location: near section 246
Beer Menu at Thirsty Pigeon
Specialty Cans Menu
House Wine (Heron Bay) Menu
Non-Alcoholic Menu at Thirsty Pigeon
Snacks Menu at Thirsty Pigeon
Happy Thursday! For the company-paid team lunch, the chosen theme was salad for the team in our Melbourne office because they're still enjoying summer weather, and soup for the teams in Cork and Vancouver. We decided to visit our go-to, JINYA Ramen Bar. I chose the lower-calorie JINYA Chicken Ramen and swapped the noodles for their low-carb version.
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JINYA Chicken Ramen from JINYA Ramen Bar Chicken broth: chicken chashu, spinach, green onion, and fried onion |
It’s my first time trying a non-spicy ramen bowl—ever. The chicken broth was comforting and creamy. Meanwhile, the low-carb noodles had a slippery texture and weren’t as chewy as regular ramen noodles. I’ll stick to the normal noodles.
For future me, below is a list of ramen you have tried:
Happy Thursday! Our company is celebrating Brazilian Carnaval. We did a mask-decorating activity and ordered breakfast from Brazilliant Café & Catering in Seymour. I placed our food order online for pickup at 8:30 am.
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| Brazillian Carnaval celebration with food from Braziliant Café and Catering |
I chose the traditional Brazilian breakfast pão de queijo with ham and cheese for myself, and for sharing, we got bolinho de bacalhau (Codfish Croquettes). To end our breakfast on a sweet note, I got a box of brigadeiros – coconut, dulce de leche, coffee, and chocolate.
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| Pão de queijo with ham and cheese from Brazilliant Café and Catering |
The pão de queijo was still warm, with a soft, chewy interior and a cheesy exterior. I enjoyed it, but it’s definitely a food coma-inducing breakfast. I can't believe how sleepy I felt afterward! One of my colleagues even got a second cup of coffee and took a walk outside to stay awake.
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| Pão de queijo is made from cassava flour which made it so perfectly chewy and filling. |
The bolinho de bacalhau is my favorite! I grew up in the Philippines and love fish. Of course, if we had an air fryer, having this piping hot and crispy would be magnificent.
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| A box of Brigadeiros from Brazilliant Café and Catering |
I do find the brigadeiros a bit too sweet, but they're oh-so-perfect with a cup of tea.
I love company events because of the different foods I get to try!
Happy Thursday! For our company-paid team lunch today, we went to the Canadian chain White Spot for burgers. I went for their Avocado Impossible™ Burger and decided to swap the buns for a lettuce wrap. It's official: when available, I’m always going to swap the buns for fresh, crunchy, and light lettuce.
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Avocado Impossible™ Burger from White Spot Chargrilled Impossible™ Burger made-from-plants with fresh avocado, pickled onions, lettuce & tomato. Jalapeño ranch. |
The Impossible™ patty was surprisingly delicious, with none of the aftertaste that Beyond Meat tends to have. Moreover, the abundance of lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and creamy avocado made the burger seem healthier. This is an excellent choice for vegans and vegetarians looking to grab a delicious burger without meat.
I love croissants, and I’ve tried the "best" ones in Vancouver. So far, my favourite is the one we had today from Angus T. I got their double-baked almond, while my husband went for the more difficult-to-pronounce kouign-amann—our first time seeing it on a menu!
The double-baked almond was perfectly flaky and soft, but the real winner is the balance of the sweet filling and the nuttiness provided by the almond topping. I love it! It’s the best one I’ve had.
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| Double baked almond croissant from Angus T |
The kouign-amann is also buttery and flaky. I’m unsure how it’s supposed to taste, so it’s hard for me to judge just how delicious it is.
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| Kouign-amann croissant from Angus T |
I can’t wait to come back and try their other flavours!
We are celebrating my hubby's birthday with lunch at Earls in their Yaletown location.
Hubby chose the 12oz Prime Striploin, which came with seasoned vegetables and mashed potatoes. The steak was fattier and so juicy—I loved it! I’m grateful that hubby willingly gave me more than a couple of bites.
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| 12oz Prime Striploin from Earls |
Meanwhile, I opted for the Vegan Garden Burger with fries. It was better than expected — still not as good as their original vegetarian burger, but a step up from the Beyond Meat version.
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Garden Burger from Earls Yaletown 100% plant-based patty, tomato, red onion, leaf lettuce, pickle, mayonnaise, mustard, toasted brioche bun |
Lunch dates are so much fun!
For future me, below is a list of menu items you have tried from Earls so far.
Brunch
Handheld
Mains
Noodles + Bowls
Shareable
Soup
Steaks
Desserts
I took annual leave today and decided to get a haircut at my favorite salon, Suki, in South Granville. Afterwards, hubby and I grabbed breakfast and hung out at Fable Café.
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| Food and drinks from Fable Café |
I had a hot chocolate paired with garlic knots, while hubby had a cup of mocha with roulé oignon fromage. The food and drink were decent, but I wish they had offered to reheat the pastries we got. The real winner was the ambiance, from the soft music to the perfect lighting.
For dinner tonight, we decided to stop by Sushi Bros along Robson before heading to Costco for groceries. I ordered the chirashi don.
It was my first time trying chirashi don! The sushi rice was magnificent, and each piece of raw fish was surprisingly fresh. However, I still feel there's too much rice.
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| Chirashi Don from Sushi Bros |
We also ordered their takoyaki, but it’s not something I would recommend.
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| Takoyaki from Sushi Bros |
Overall, it’s a decent spot, and there's usually a line during lunchtime. I may try chirashi don from other places to compare, but this was a good first try.
Happy Thursday! For team lunch today, the chosen theme is poke, so we walked to the nearby Pokerrito.
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Hanauma Bowl from Pokerrito Salmon, seaweed salad, crab meat, edamame, ginger, masago, tamago, furikake, creamy mayo, cucumbers, sweet onions, green onions, and romaine lettuce |
I enjoy raw fish like sashimi but am not a fan of poke, and this is the first time I’ve enjoyed a poke bowl —so much so that I’m already looking forward to coming back. I got the Hanauma Bowl.
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| Hanauma Bowl from Pokerrito Salmon, seaweed salad, crab meat, edamame, ginger, masago, tamago, furikake, creamy mayo, cucumbers, sweet onions, green onions, and romaine lettuce |
It came with fresh salmon and all the amazing ingredients that go with it. The biggest change I made was opting for romaine lettuce as the base instead of rice or another carb as base. It was refreshing, like a seafood salad bowl.
Happy Sunday! It snowed overnight, and Vancouver is absolutely gorgeous. ♥️ For lunch, we decided to warm up by finally visiting the JINYA Ramen that opened at the corner of West Broadway and Granville.
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The Red Garnet Ramen from JINYAA Vegetable broth: pork chashu, spinach, green onion, kikurage, white onion with chili garlic sauce. Served with thick noodles |
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The Red Garnet from JINYA |
I ordered the Chef's Special for the month: Red Garnet Ramen and Curry Rice Croquettes, while hubby chose the JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010 and Crispy Fried Chicken.
The Red Garnet Ramen was too salty for my liking, which is unfortunate.
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Curry Rice Croquettes from JINYA Ramen Bar Seasoned curry Rice balls with ground chicken stuffed with white cheddar cheese, then lightly fried to crispy perfection |
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| Curry Rice Croquettes from JINYA Ramen Bar |
The Curry Rice Croquettes were perfectly crunchy on the outside, with a creamy curry rice and melted cheese filling. Delicious!
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JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010* from JINYA Ramen Bar Pork broth: pork chashu, green onion, spinach, seasoned egg, nori dried seawood. Served with extra thick noodles |
Of course, I can never say no to fried chicken, which was perfect with juicy, tender meat and a crunchy exterior.
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| Mochi Ice Cream - Green Tea from JINYA Ramen Bar |
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| Mochi Ice Cream - Green Tea from JINYA Ramen Bar |
It’s the perfect meal for this snowy Sunday.
For future me, below is a list of ramen you have tried:
Happy Thursday! It's raining, and we have a team lunch today. With "Italian" as the chosen theme this week, I decided to visit the relatively new Dante Italian Sandwich along Robson Street. I got their Inferno sandwich.
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| Inferno from Dante Italian Sandwich |
The sandwich came with two Italian cured meats: Capicollo piccante and soppresata. The capicollo piccante has a spicy, slightly smoky taste, while the soppresata contributes more depth with its blend of herbs and spices. The soft focaccia is spread with bomba, which provides extra heat, but it's perfectly toned down by the creamy and rich stracciatella cheese and fresh tomatoes. However, my favorite part is the peppery bite of arugula. The touch of bitterness definitely helped cut through the heaviness of the meats and cheese.
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Inferno from Dante Italian Sandwich Capicollo piccante, soppresata, stracciatella cheese, bomba spread, fresh tomato, and arugula |
I ate my lunch at my desk because we've been having such a busy day. I paired my Inferno sandwich with Diet Coke (don't tell my husband).
After our Lunar New Year dinner at Happy Noodle House, we decided to take a walk to Breka Bakery & Café for something sweet. The bakery’s display cases is filled with an array of goodies making it difficult to decide. My husband opted for the Salted Pecan Maple Donut, while I went with the London Fog Donut.
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Salted Pecan Maple Donut from Breka Bakery &
Café Maple flavoured glaze with salted roast pecans on top |
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London Fog Donut from Breka Bakery & Café Earl grey infused milky vanilla glaze with a pinch of Earl grey on top |
As we took our first bites, we quickly realized that both donuts were much sweeter than we liked. While I do enjoy sweets, I prefer them to have a more balanced sweetness rather than an overpowering sugar rush. In hindsight, I should have played it safe and gone with a classic glazed donut. That said, for those with a true sweet tooth, both of these donuts would be a delight.
What stood out the most, however, was the dough itself. Both donuts had an incredibly soft, airy texture that made each bite light despite the overly sweet frosting.
Happy Lunar New Year! LNY is a great excuse to enjoy Chinese food, and we have been celebrating the occasion by having dinner at one of the many Chinese restaurants in Vancouver. This year, we walked to Happy Noodle House along Davie Street. We have tried their food in 2022 when we had it delivered (see post here).
This evening, we ordered their Xiao-Long Bao, Hot Chili Wonton, Chive Pockets, and House Special Chow Mein. It's a feast!
The first to arrive at our table is the Xiao-Long Bao, and it's truly top-notch. Nibbling the delicate wrapper gives way to a burst of savory, rich broth and tender meat.
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| Xiao Long Bao from Happy Noodle House |
Then, we received a plate full of their House Special Chow Mein. The sauce covering the thick, chewy hand-pulled noodles provides a deep flavor. It's so comforting and satisfying.
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| House Special Chow Mein from Happy Noodle House |
Afterwards, the Chive Pockets and Hot Chili Wonton came. It's our first time trying both dishes ever. The Chive Pockets have a crispy exterior filled with tender, onion-y flavor.
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| Chive Pockets from Happy Noodle House |
Meanwhile, the Hot Chili Wonton is filled with savory pork served in a spicy chili oil sauce, providing a deep, spicy flavor. It's not the best thing I've had today, and since it's my first time trying this dish, I'm unsure how it compares with others.
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| Hot Chili Wontons from Happy Noodle House |
Overall, we'll probably be back at Happy Noodle House since it's on the way from work.
Below is a list of dishes we have tried from Happy Noodle House:
Happy Sunday! After Mass today, there was a pancake brunch in the parish hall. I enjoyed the food for lunch and volunteered until 2:00 PM.
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| #089 Black Sesame Cheesecake from The GOOD Chocolatier |
Afterwards, my husband, Ted, and I grabbed hot chocolates at The Good Chocolatier since they are part of the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival.
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| #088 - Fancy Sourdough Browned Butter from The GOOD Chocolatier |
My husband and I got drink #088 - Fancy Sourdough Browned Butter and #089 - Black Sesame Cheesecake. Neither drink is overly sweet. I prefer the sesame because of its distinct flavor, while no particular flavor profile stood out from the sourdough browned butter.
