Restaurant review: Belachan Kitchen

On a lazy rainy weekend, while downtown, we decided to stop for lunch in the Belachan Kitchen. This is a Malaysian & Thai restaurant on the second floor on Robson Street, occupying the space that was previously home to the Tropika. It was quiet on this day, so were seated immediately near the window. We…

Restaurant review: The Crab King in Steveston

On a bright sunny weekend, we went to Steveston with the idea of getting fish & chips. But we sidetracked as decided to check out the Crab King.  It’s a casual seafood restaurant floating on the water, just off the shore in Steveston, a stone’s throw away from Pajo’s. The menu is a fairly eclectic…

Restaurant review: Sekai Udon Bar

I went for lunch at Sekai Udon Bar, a japanese restaurant in Metrotown Center, on the ground floor near The Bay. This was previously another japanese restaurant, called Sui Sha Ya.  We arrived just before noon on a weekend, and were seated immediately.  Shortly after we arrived, there was a line of guests waiting for…