Comments on: Vancouver, Canada: Looking for Dessert & Eating The Best Uni In The World (2nd of 3 Parts)

By: Francis

Francis — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:22:42 +0000

I’m from Richmond and our favorite Sushi place is Seto. I think that’s where you went for your sushi. They simply have the freshest sushi in town, albeit a little pricey. I haven’t tried Tojo in Vancouver because paying 100 bucks per person for a sushi meal is still out of reach for me. Glad you enjoyed your visit in Vancouver and Richmond.

By: babette's feast

babette's feast — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:29:57 +0000

i live in Calgary but my husband & I would gladly take the 12 hour drive just to go for dimsum in Richmond. for your future visits, look for the 1,000 flavour ice cream shop – very interesting flavours from basil pernod, pear- gorgonzola and walnut, lavender, kaffir lime, curry, dragonfruit…i’ll get the details for you.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:59:07 +0000

Oops! You just answered the question I asked (about McKinnon’s) in the previous post. Seems Vancouver isn’t a dessert city at all…hmmm…despite all its beauty and charm, its being a dessert desert would be a HUGE downside for me!

That taro puff with the scallop is brilliant! I can imagine the sensation of those different textures in my mouth, yum! And, wow — what a name to get one’s immediate attention, that Thousand-Egg Yolk Cake has! It’s pretty, too. But again, it seems like you weren’t impressed by the taste?

You know, Lori, I didn’t use to eat uni at all until you rhapsodized about the uni tempura at Omakase. Since then, I’ve been a convert! (That’s the 2nd food you’ve changed my mind about, after undercooked eggs.) And that uni up there really does look like the best in the world. Lucky girl!

By: al

al — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:43:18 +0000

did somebody ever tell you that the place would soon be called hongcouver? because of the big chinese population in this part of canada.
love the posts about granville island. thanks.

By: Jenica

Jenica — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:32:35 +0000

It’s me again. I must say that I agree with your review of Cupcakes. I prefer the cupcakes here in Vancouver than the ones from Magnolia bakery in New York or the ones from Serendra in Manila..:)

I see that you’ve been to Richmond too. Parker Place isn’t really the best place for bubble tea, but bubble tea in Richmond is definitely the best!

By: Zoi

Zoi — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:33:45 +0000

hi lori, i’m a fan of your blog and was surprised to see this post about vancouver. i migrated from the phils almost 4 yrs ago and settled here in richmond. i just loved the way you described or written about the place, the food and all the things that make richmond/vancouver special. btw, i have tried almost all the restaurants you have featured here. cheers!!!

By: fran

fran — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:53:34 +0000

i love the look of the sushi, lori!!!

By: mila

mila — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:45:05 +0000

What a lovely leaf design on that latte/mocha! While uni has never been a top sushi/sashimi choice, fresh uni straight from its urchin body can be an amazing experience. I’m so enjoying the food posts Lori! (I’ll take the lemony yellow frosted cupcake please.)

By: pinkmilk

pinkmilk — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:23:56 +0000

Hey Lori! I’ve been going to Vancouver (particularly Richmond, where the best chinese food is) almost every summer and I’m so glad that finally, someone has shown that it isn’t just a cold city where The X-files the movie was shot. Anyways, just in case you’re still there, I highly recommend Samurai, a Japanese restaurant across the Oakridge Mall. They’ve got the biggest and tastiest salmon sashimi ever! And if you do go to Whistler, don’t miss Hy’s Steakhouse. And lastly, when you go to Bellingham to shop, try the Ivar’s Clam Chowder. My parents make the two hour drive just to drink, or should I say, eat the soup because it’s just so full of clams! Well, anyways, just got excited. I’ll make sure to try what you posted next time I’m there.

PS great pics!

By: allen

allen — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:14:48 +0000

It’s always worth waiting for your posts Thank you giving us a taste of your adventures!