Showing posts with label Checklist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Checklist. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Costco Food Court Menu and Prices | Downtown Vancouver location

This post was first published in September 2022.

The menu below is from the Costco food court in their Downtown Vancouver location (Expo Boulevard) and is subject to change without prior notice. All prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes and tips.

Costco is a popular wholesale retailer known for its bulk goods, low prices, and, of course, its food court. The Costco Food Court is a favourite among shoppers, offering a range of tasty and affordable food options for members and (sometimes) non-members.

Below is a link to other Costco Food Court Menus and Prices that I have visited. I plan to make #CostcoTourism a thing.


September 25, 2024 Updated Menu

The Costco food court menu below is updated on September 25, 2024.


May 27, 2024 Updated Menu

The Costco food court menu below is updated on May 27, 2024.


2022

The menu below is taken September 9, 2022.

Menu Item Price
Pop
20 oz with refill
$0.89
Ice Cream Cone
Vanilla or Chocolate
$2.89
Ice Cream Sundae
Caramel, Chocolate, or Berry
$3.49
Pizza Slice
Pepperoni or Cheese
$2.59
18" Whole Pizza
Pepperoni or Cheese
$12.99
1/4 Pound Hotdog and 20 oz pop with refill
All Beef or Polish Sausage
$1.50
includes a $0.25 cup fee
Chicken Strips and Fries $6.99
French Fries $2.99
Poutine $5.99
Gravy $0.30

The Costco Food Court is an excellent option for those looking for tasty, affordable, and convenient food options while shopping at Costco. Whether you're in the mood for a classic hot dog, a slice of pizza, or something else entirely, the food court has something for everyone. So, the next time you're at Costco, stop by and try out the food court for yourself!

Thursday, July 11, 2024

List of Food Trucks in Greater Vancouver Area | Checklist

Below is a list of food trucks in Vancouver, BC Canada. This is not a comprehensive list and if you want to add your food truck here, please send me a message in Instragram.

List of Food Trucks in Vancouver
Food Truck Enjoyment Date Event
A
๐Ÿ”ฒ Acai Dude
๐Ÿ”ฒ Aloha Poke
๐Ÿ”ฒ Aperitivo Truck
☑️ Ay Mamacita! August 14, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food trucks
B
☑️ B&B Concessions: Gourmet Burgers and Fries July 1, 2023 Canada Together at Canada Place
๐Ÿ”ฒ B&B Concessions: Crepes
☑️ Bali Bites July 11, 2024 Team Lunch
๐Ÿ”ฒ Baba's House
☑️ Bao Buns April 28, 2023 Richmond Night Market
๐Ÿ”ฒ Bara Bara Trini Street Food
☑️ Bao Buns August 5, 2023 Vancouver Night Market
☑️ Baja's Food July 17, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Beavertails July 10, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Betty's Greek Honey Ballz
๐Ÿ”ฒ Big Chip Truck
๐Ÿ”ฒ Big Red's Poutine
๐Ÿ”ฒ Bistro Van
☑️ Boca'O June 11, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
☑️ Boteco Brasil October 1, 2023 BC Culture Days: Flavours of Fall
๐Ÿ”ฒ Bread and Cheese
☑️ Brownie Bakers July 16, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Burger Holic June 11, 2023 RBC Run for the Kids 2023
C
☑️ Camion Cafe September 16, 2023 Car Free Day: Main Street
๐Ÿ”ฒ Cannoli King
๐Ÿ”ฒ Cazba
๐Ÿ”ฒ Chickpea
๐Ÿ”ฒ Chou Chou Crepes
๐Ÿ”ฒ Come Arepa
☑️ Corn Dog King August 28, 2022 PNE Fair
☑️ Crack On July 31, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Cravings Kettle Corn July 1, 2022 Canada Day at Canada Place
☑️ Crema Ice Cream & Desserts July 29, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Cuba Street Food
๐Ÿ”ฒ Cultivate Food Truck
D
๐Ÿ”ฒ Disco Cheetah Korean Grill
☑️ Dim Sum Express July 9, 2022 The Khatsahlano Street Party
☑️ Dos Amigos Tex-Mex July 2, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Double Decker Diner
E
๐Ÿ”ฒ Egg Blanket
๐Ÿ”ฒ English Bay Mini Donuts
F
☑️ Food Daddy Persian Cuisine August 21, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Fijian Fusion
๐Ÿ”ฒ Footlong Freakk Fries
☑️ The Frying Pan September 24, 2023 Car Free Day Denman Street (at their restaurant)
๐Ÿ”ฒ Fusion Icy
G
๐Ÿ”ฒ G's Donair
H
๐Ÿ”ฒ Henry’s Hip Eats
๐Ÿ”ฒ Holi Masala
☑️ Holy Smokes July 14, 2023 corner of West Broadway and Granville Street
☑️ Hugs Mini Donuts July 9, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
๐Ÿ”ฒ Hunky Bills Perogies
๐Ÿ”ฒ Hurricane Potato
I
☑️ Indish June 12, 2022 RBC Run for the Kids 2022
๐Ÿ”ฒ Innocent Ice Cream
๐Ÿ”ฒ International Perogies
๐Ÿ”ฒ Its All About Grill
J
☑️ Jamaican Mi Juicy August 19, 2023 PNE Fair
☑️ Japadog December 24, 2021 at Lansdowne Parking Lot
☑️ The Jerk Shack July 2, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
๐Ÿ”ฒ JJ's Hot Cobs
๐Ÿ”ฒ JJ's Trucketeria
๐Ÿ”ฒ Juicy Green Express Inc.
๐Ÿ”ฒ Just in Time
K
๐Ÿ”ฒ Kampong - Taste of Malaysia
☑️ Kona Ice July 9, 2022 The Khatsahlano Street Party
☑️ KYU Grill July 2, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
L
☑️ La Callejera Mexican Street Food June 25, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
☑️ La Taqueria June 1, 2021 near Vancouver Art Gallery
๐Ÿ”ฒ Lee's Donuts
๐Ÿ”ฒ Lemon Heaven
๐Ÿ”ฒ Lilac Pastry
☑️ Little Devils Wood Fire Pizza July 30, 2023 Honda Celebration of Lights
๐Ÿ”ฒ Little Ooties Mini Donuts
๐Ÿ”ฒ Los Tacos Hermanos
๐Ÿ”ฒ Lucente's Osteria
☑️ Lucha Libre Truck May 5, 2024 BMO Vancouver Marathon
M
๐Ÿ”ฒ The Mad Greek
☑️ Mama's Fish and Chips July 31, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Mahshiko July 3, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
๐Ÿ”ฒ Marhaba Lebanese Food
๐Ÿ”ฒ Master Chef's Kabob House
☑️ Max's Restaurant food truck December 11, 2021 "Maligayang Pasko, Vancouver!"
๐Ÿ”ฒ Meet2Eat
๐Ÿ”ฒ Melt City Grilled Cheese
๐Ÿ”ฒ The Mini Donut Factory
☑️ Miss Siam August 27, 2020 corner of West Broadway and Birch Street
☑️ MJ's Caribbean Cuisine June 11, 2022 Riley Park Summer Farmers Market
๐Ÿ”ฒ Mo Bacon Truck
☑️ Mom's Grilled Cheese Truck June 12, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Mr. Arancino July 3, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Mr. Donair
๐Ÿ”ฒ Mr. Frosty Ice Cream
☑️ Mr. Pretzels July 29, 2023 Celebration of Lights
☑️ Mr. Shawarma August 6, 2022 Robson Square
๐Ÿ”ฒ Mr. Taco
☑️ Mr. Tube Steak June 3, 2023 corner of West Georgia and Granville Street
☑️ Munchu Picchu June 5, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
N
๐Ÿ”ฒ Namaste Food Lovers
๐Ÿ”ฒ NaMi Vietnamese
๐Ÿ”ฒ Noona's Cucina
O
๐Ÿ”ฒ Old Country Pierogy
☑️ Overland Sandwich June 4, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
P
☑️ Praguery Ice Cream and Chimney Cakes December 14, 2022 PNE Winter Fair
☑️ Planted May 7, 2023 BMO Vancouver Marathon Street Festival
☑️ Potato Corner December 16, 2023 "Maligayang Pasko, Vancouver!"
๐Ÿ”ฒ Pretty Good Sandwiches
R
☑️ Rain or Shine Ice Cream Truck July 8, 2023 Khatsahlano Street Party
๐Ÿ”ฒ Ragazzi Pizza Co
☑️ REEL Mac and Cheese June 26, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Rice Bowls Paradise August 28, 2022 PNE Fair
๐Ÿ”ฒ Rocky Point Ice Cream
๐Ÿ”ฒ Rolled West Coast
☑️ Roasted Revolution August 28, 2022 PNE Fair
☑️ Rosie's BBQ and Smokehouse July 17, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Rosie's Curry & Spice Kitchen
S
☑️ SAJetarian June 25, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Saltspring Noodle Bar
☑️ Salty's Lobster Shack July 9, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Say Hello Sweets July 3, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Shameless Buns July 16, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
☑️ Shawarma Time September 16, 2023 Car Free Day: Main Street
๐Ÿ”ฒ Sirius Craving
๐Ÿ”ฒ Slavic Rolls
๐Ÿ”ฒ Smoking Hot Donair
๐Ÿ”ฒ Steamworks Food Truck
๐Ÿ”ฒ Steve-O's Deep-Fried Sweets & Treats
๐Ÿ”ฒ Steve-O's Fried Chicken
๐Ÿ”ฒ Streetdogs
☑️ Super Thai June 11, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Sweet Avenue Bakery
T
☑️ Taco'N Todo September 23, 2023 Culture Days at Pacific Arts Market
☑️ Taco Nori Sushi Tacos September 2, 2022 Richmond Night Market
☑️ Taco Tigre May 10, 2024 The Shipyards Night Market
๐Ÿ”ฒ Tacosaurus Vancouver
☑️ Takenaka July 3, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
☑️ TAPS and TACOS September 4, 2023 Car Free Day: Denman Street
๐Ÿ”ฒ Teapressu
๐Ÿ”ฒ Teriyaki Boys
๐Ÿ”ฒ Teriyaki Express
๐Ÿ”ฒ ThaiBox on Truck
๐Ÿ”ฒ Tin Lizzy Concessions: Best Grilled Cheese & Poutine
☑️ Tin Lizzy Concessions: Fishn' Chips & Chicken Tenders July 1, 2022 Canada Day at Canada Place
๐Ÿ”ฒ Tin Lizzy Concessions: Mini Donuts
๐Ÿ”ฒ Tochi
☑️ Tokyo Katsu Sand June 19, 2022 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2022
☑️ Tornado Potato July 17, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021
๐Ÿ”ฒ Truckin’ BBQ
๐Ÿ”ฒ Twisted Potato
U
๐Ÿ”ฒ Urban Wood Fired Pizza
V
๐Ÿ”ฒ Via Tevere Il Saltimbocca
W
๐Ÿ”ฒ Wak Wak Burger
๐Ÿ”ฒ Wings Outdoor Grill
Y
๐Ÿ”ฒ Yardie Grill Jamaican Cuisine
☑️ Yo-Bones BBQ July 10, 2021 Thank Granville Its Food Trucks 2021

Monday, July 1, 2024

Salmon n' Bannock Menu

We're fortunate to live less than a kilometre away from the only Indigenous restaurant in Vancouver, Salmon n' Bannock. We have been there quite a few times, so I am creating this post as a checklist for future me on which items we have tried.

Signature Bannock with Butter


Appetizers
Available between 3:00 to 9:00 PM
☑️ Signature Bannock with butter and jam Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
๐Ÿ”ฒ Gluten Free Bannock with butter and jam
๐Ÿ”ฒ Salmon Mousse with bannock crackers
๐Ÿ”ฒ Candied Salmon
๐Ÿ”ฒ Pemmican Mousse with bannock crackers
๐Ÿ”ฒ Mushrooms on Toasted Bannock with sage-blueberries, brie and bison gravy
๐Ÿ”ฒ Game Sausage (Rotating Flavour)
๐Ÿ”ฒ Salmon Sampler (served 3 ways with bannock crackers)
☑️ Game Sampler (3 kinds of game chacuterie with preserves and bannock crackers) Canada Day 2024
๐Ÿ”ฒ Bison Bone Marrow (served with sage rub and bannock crostini)
Mains
☑️ "Fiss n' Rice" Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
☑️ Bison Pot Roast Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
☑️ Rotating Vegetarian (Mushroom) Risotto made with Anishinaabe wild rice Canada Day 2023
☑️ Smoked Sablefish on Haudenosaunee corn polenta Canada Day 2024
☑️ Game Sausage Dinner (Rotating Flavour) Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
☑️ Elk Steak (Seasonal) Canada Day 2023
Casual Bites
☑️ Urban Sage Smoked Salmon Burger with Coleslaw Canada Day Celebration
☑️ Vegetarian Bannock Taco Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
๐Ÿ”ฒ "Feel the Beet" Power Salad
☑️ Pow Wow Power Salad Canada Day 2021
Desserts
๐Ÿ”ฒ Boozy Sundae
๐Ÿ”ฒ Ice Cream topped with fresh berries
☑️ Rotating Dessert: Lemon Meringue Citrus Cheesecake Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
☑️ Rotating Dessert: Sweetgrass Cherries and Cream Trifle Canada Day 2023
Soup
Soup for the Day
☑️ Bison Soup Canada Day 2023
☑️ House Chili (Vegetarian) Canada Day 2021
☑️ West Coast Salmon Chowder Oath of Citizenship Ceremony dinner
UberEats
Bannockwiches
☑️ Salmon Salad October 2023 at YVR
☑️ Salmon Gravlox October 2023 at YVR
๐Ÿ”ฒ Land and Sea
๐Ÿ”ฒ Hickory Smoked Maple Bacon BLT
๐Ÿ”ฒ Roaste Red Pepper (Vegan)
๐Ÿ”ฒ Candied Salmon

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Cineplex Outtakes 2024 Menu

Craving a movie and some delicious bites to go with it? Look no further than Cineplex's Outtakes menu! Offering a variety of crowd-pleasing favourites, Outtakes is your one-stop shop for satisfying your hunger pangs during your next cinematic adventure.


Popcorn and Pulled Pork Poutine from Cineplex

The information in this post was updated on April 9, 2024, when we watched Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver. It is subject to change without prior notice. All prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes and gratuity.


Cineplex Popcorn Menu

Popcorn Combo

  • Combo 1: 1x Large Popcorn, 1x Large Drink, 1x Candy - $21.13
  • Combo 2: 2x Regular Popcorn, 2x Regular Drink, 2x Candies - $40.26
  • Combo 3: 1x Large Popcorn, 2x Regular Drink, 1x Regular Candy - $26.62
  • Combo 4: 1x Large Popcorn, 2x Regular Drink, 2x Regular Candy, 1x Mix-ins - $36.48
  • Combo 5: 1x Large Drink, 1x Hotdog, 1x Nacho Cheese - $15.58

Classic Popcorn and Toppings

  • Small - $7.75
  • Regular - $8.25
  • Large - $8.75
  • Butter - $1.25
  • Shake It! Popcorn Seasoning - $1.00
  • Poptopia - $6.99

Drinks

  • Bottle - $4.99
  • Dasani - $4.69

Drinks

  • Small - $5.49
  • Regular - $5.99
  • Large - $6.49

Outtakes Menu

Hot Dog Combos

All hot dog combos include fries and a drink. You can add bacon for $1.99

Poutine Combos

All poutine combos include a drink. You can add double cheese curds for $1.99

Sandwich Combos

All sandwich combos include fries and a drink.

Pizza Combos

Personal size. All pizza combos include a drink.

  • Cheese - $13.39
  • Pepperoni - $14.39
  • Pesto Margherita - $14.39
  • Meat Lovers - $14.89

Shareables

Sides

Individual Outtakes Items


Melt Soft Serve Ice Cream Menu

Soft Serve

Choose 1 sauce and 2 toppings.

  • Regular - $6.29
  • Large - $7.49
  • Extra topping - $0.99
  • Extra sauce - $0.99

Milkshakes and Smoothies

Milkshakes and Smoothies are $6.99.


Starbucks Menu

Coffee & Tea

Tall (310 ml)

  • Hot Chocolate - $4.95
  • Chai Tea Latte - $4.95

Grande (470 ml)

  • Hot Chocolate - $4.65
  • Chai Tea Latte - $5.45
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee - $3.45
  • Brewed Tea - $3.45

Espresso

Tall (310 ml)

  • Caramel Macchiato - $5.25
  • Caffe Mocha - $5.25
  • Caffe Latte - $4.95
  • Cappuccino - $4.65
  • Caffee Americano - $3.85

Grande (470 ml)

  • Caramel Macchiato - $5.75
  • Caffe Mocha - $5.75
  • Caffe Latte - $5.65
  • Cappuccino - $5.15
  • Caffee Americano - $4.25

Frappuccino

Tall (310 ml)

  • Caramel - $5.95
  • Mocha - $5.95
  • Coffee - $5.95
  • White Chocolate Creme - $5.95
  • Double Chocolaty Chip Creme- $5.95
  • Java Chip - $5.95

Grande (470 ml)

  • Caramel - $6.45
  • Mocha - $6.45
  • Coffee - $6.45
  • White Chocolate Creme - $6.45
  • Double Chocolaty Chip Creme- $6.45
  • Java Chip - $6.45

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Poutine Paradise: Vancouver's Guide to Curds & Gravy

Embark on a culinary quest through the savoury delights of Vancouver's poutine scene, where crispy fries, rich gravy, and gooey cheese curds converge to create a quintessential Canadian comfort dish. In this guide, we unveil the city's top poutine destinations, drawing insights from a diverse array of expert articles.


Classic Poutine from Belgian Fries
A fusion of perfect fries, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, topped with cheese curds and yummy veggie gravy.

From indulgent classics to innovative twists, join us as we navigate the cheesy goodness that defines Vancouver's poutine landscape. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate guide to the best poutine spots in Vancouver.


Poutine Powerhouse

These four spots were included in all four articles.

  1. Belgian Fries
  2. ☐ Fritz European Fry House
  3. La Belle Patate (my personal favourite for a classic poutine)
  4. Mean Poutine

Double Delights

These spots were contained in two of the four articles we reviewed.

  1. ☐ MeeT
  2. ☐ Spud Shack Fry Co.
  3. TAKO Taqueria

Singular Sensations

These spots were mentioned in one article.

  1. Cafe de L’Orangerie
  2. Costco (a perfectly good choice if you're on a budget and near a Costco)
  3. Fable Diner
  4. ☐ The Flying Pig
  5. ☐ OEB Breakfast Co.
  6. ☐ Six Acres
  7. ☐ Steamworks Brewpub
  8. ☐ The Templeton

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Unveiling Vancouver's Top Fried Chicken Spots According to 4 Expert Articles

Embark on a crispy adventure through Vancouver's fried chicken scene! We've compiled insights from four expert articles, unravelling the secrets behind the city's best fried chicken spots. From classic favourites to innovative delights, join us in exploring the top picks that have earned unanimous acclaim. Prepare for a mouthwatering journey into Vancouver's fried chicken haven, where golden perfection meets undeniable satisfaction.


The Frying Pan

Below is a list of the four articles:

Here are the 19 best-fried chicken sources according to the 4 articles above - ranked!


Consistent Chicken Champions

The restaurants below are acclaimed in all four articles!

  1. ☐ DownLow Chicken Shack at 905 Commercial Drive
  2. Juke Fried Chicken - March 31, 2020
  3. The Frying Pan - September 24, 2023

Highly Acclaimed

The three spots below were part of three of the four articles. My personal favourite LA Chicken is here!

  1. ☐ Duffins Donuts at 1391 East 41st Avenue
  2. ✅ LA Chicken
  3. ☐ Their There at 2042 West 4th Avenue

Frequent Favourites

These chicken sources are mentioned twice.

  1. ☐ Chewie's Chicken & Biscuits at 2822 West 4th Avenue
  2. ✅ Church's Fried Chicken
  3. ✅ HiFive Chicken
  4. ✅ Le Coq Frit
  5. NeNe Chicken - August 24, 2023
  6. ☐ Popina Canteen at 1691 Johnston Street

Solo Standouts

These chicken joints were mentioned in one article.

  1. ☐ Chicken World at 1181 Denman Street (closest location to me)
  2. Chirpyhut Fried Chicken - February 14, 2023
  3. ☐ Nightingale at 1017 W Hastings Street
  4. ✅ Popeyes
  5. ☐ Re-Up BBQ at 810 Quayside Drive
  6. Win Win Chick-N - September 5, 2020
  7. ☐ Zabu Chicken at 1635 Robson Street (For future me, get the Zabu soy original chicken)

Permanently Closed

The following places were mentioned once and already closed their doors.

  1. ☐ ChiMec
  2. ☐ The Fried Chicken Works
  3. Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - It breaks my heart that Hot Star Large Fried Chicken has permanently closed both locations in Metro Vancouver.

How many have you tried from the list above? Is there a spot that you think the articles missed? Comment below. 

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Updated Best Ramen Shops in Metro Vancouver according to 8 articles

This is an updated 2024 version of my 2022 compilation of the best ramen shops in Metro Vancouver. Based on the 8 articles below, this list contains 26 ramen shops ranked by the number of articles mentioning them, then alphabetically.


Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen from Maruhachi Ra-Men
Creamy chicken broth, soft-boiled egg (soy & pork based), extra pork shoulder chashu, aosa seaweed, green onion. Served with thin noodles.

  • 604 Now (published 2022) - includes 8 ramen spots
  • ActiviFinder (published 2023) - includes 12 ramen spots
  • Cozymeal (updated 2023) - includes 11 ramen spots
  • Curiocity (posted 2023) - contains 11 ramen spots
  • Daily Hive (posted 2023) - includes 13 ramen spots
  • Food Network (updated 2023) - includes 8 ramen spots
  • Foodgressing (published 2021; updated 2023) - includes 16 ramen spots
  • Noms Magazine (updated 2023) - contains 10 ramen spots

The Unanimous All-Stars (Recommended by 8 articles)

Uniting critics and enthusiasts, Maruhachi Ra-Men and Ramen Danbo stand as beacons of excellence and consistency in Vancouver's ramen scene.

  1. ☑️ Maruhachi Ra-Men (formerly Marutama Ra-Men)
  2. ☐ Ramen Danbo

The High Achievers (Recommended by 7 articles)

I'm surprised that one article did not include JINYA Ramen Bar since it was always included in 2022.

  1. ☑️ Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
  2. ☑️ JINYA Ramen Bar
  3. ☐ Ramen Butcher - (223 E Georgia Street)

The Consistent Contender (Recommended by 6 articles)

I am pleased to see Taishoken Ramen high on the list since I absolutely love their kara miso ramen.

  1. ☑️ Taishoken Ramen

The Hidden Gems (Recommended by 5 articles)

These not-so-hidden gems are mentioned in five articles.

  1. ☑️ Kinton Ramen
  2. ☑️ Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba - January 22, 2022, at their Vancouver location
  3. ☑️ Ramen Gojiro - I visit them in their Downtown location almost every year.

Varied Favourites (Recommended by 4 articles)

With four recommendations, the shops below add a tapestry of Vancouver's ramen culture, offering a distinct and diverse experience.

  1. ☑️ Horin Ramen + Sake - February 2, 2024
  2. ☑️ Kintaro Ramen - January 29, 2022

Emerging Favourite (Recommended by 3 articles)

The following ramen shops are emerging favourites mentioned in three articles.

  1. ☐ Menya Itto - (1479 Robson Street)
  2. ☐ ZUBU ramen - (869 Hornby Street)

Unique Experience (Recommended by 2 articles)

The following ramen shops offer a unique ramen experience, as recommended by a couple articles.

  1. ☐ Akedo Showten Ramen + Gyoza - (20218 Fraser Highway)
  2. ☐ G-men Ramen Shop - (3711 Bayview Street)
  3. ☐ Ramen Taka Notsume (inside Aberdeen Centre)
  4. ☐ Yah Yah Ya Ramen (8388 Capstan Way)

Honourable Mentions (Recommended by 1 article each)

The ramen shops below are featured in one article highlighting how diverse the ramen scene is in Vancouver.

  1. ☐ AFURI ramen + dumpling - (2801 Main Street)
  2. ☑️ Gyo Para - Gyoza & Ramen Bar - April 10, 2022
  3. ☐ Kingyo Izakaya - (871 Denman Street)
  4. ☑️ Kokoro Ramen
  5. ☑️ Menya Raizo
  6. ☐ Ramen Kounotori - (3950 Main Street)
  7. ☐ Ramen Tsukiya - (740 Denman Street)

Permanently Closed (recommended by 1 article)

The two spots below were still included in one article, even though they're already permanently closed.

  1. Benkei Ramen
  2. Motomachi Shokudo

Did your favourite ramen spot make the list?

Sunday, December 11, 2022

I tried ALL FOOD HUTS inside the VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET | Here are my Favourites

I tried all the food huts inside the Vancouver Christmas Market, and below are my top 5 must-try. For prices and menus, check this post.


1. Das Gulasch Haus

The stew is flavourful and perfectly warm for the cold weather. If you eat meat, go for beef stew. Otherwise, they offer the potato vegan stew.


Tender Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl from Das Gulasch Haus

2. Haxen Haus

If you told my past self that pork would be something I'd love, she might get a heart attack. It's a testimony of the delicious pork hock from the Haxen Haus. It's crispy and full of pork flavour, perfect with beer.


Half Pork Hock with Sauerkraut and Rye Bread from Haxen Haus

3. Perogies

It seems silly to recommend the perogies, but the perfect bite is a piece of perogy, sauteed onion, sausage crumbs, sour cream, and sauerkraut. I am salivating just thinking about it.


Potato and Cheddar Perogies

4. Mr. Hotcakes

Hubby and I had difficulty recommending sweets because there are so many delicious ones. However, our favourite sweets food hut is Mr. Hotcakes. It was warm, topped with whipped cream, and filled with something gooey. It's perfect.


Original Hotcake with Whipped Cream from Mr. Hotcakes

5. Churros

The last spot was a toss between Authentic Churros and Pancake and Waffle Haus, but I can always get pancakes and waffles outside the market. But delicious churros are harder to find in Vancouver, and the churros inside the Vancouver Christmas Market are top-notch.


Sugar Churros



Hubby and I paid for seasonal tickets to try as many food items as possible to prepare this list. If you want to know my thoughts on all the food hut vendors, you can find the list below.



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