Takeout review: R & H Chinese Food

During a day of boxing day shopping at Lansdowne Shopping Center, we decided to grab lunch at out a Shanghainese place in the mall food court. A place like “R & H Chinese Food” would look completely ordinary in an asian mall like Aberdeen or Parker Place, but it stands out in Lansdowne. We placed…

Restaurant review: Gyoza Ramen Bar

While downtown for some Christmas shopping, I decided to stop in at Gyoza Bar, prompted by the extensive social media hype. I arrived on a weekend afternoon and found the place rather quiet. Being alone, I was seated at the bar. I ordered the small version of the “umami lunch duo”, consisting of small bowl…

Restaurant review: Toshi Sushi

On a Friday night, I’m rarely in the mood to cook (and I’m usually out of fresh groceries) so it’s out for dinner. This time we chose Toshi Sushi. It’s a popular little place on Vancouver’s East 16th Avenue, between Quebec and Main Streets. And by popular, I mean there’s usually a lineup outside the…