Izakaya | Follow Me Foodie

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Follow Me Foodie to New York: Restaurants, bars, food & drinks worth flying for!

By Mijune

This list will continue to grow for sure. It’s New York, arguably “the best” food city in North America. I really dislike “best of” lists and I think “the best food city” is dependent on what kind of food you want, but generally many would agree that New York has it all – and they do.

$20-30, $30-50, $50+, Canadian, Downtown Vancouver, European, Fusion, International, Izakaya, Japanese, Korean, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, West coastMarch 4, 2014

Where to eat Akakuro-Buta (Japanese style Canadian Pork) in Vancouver, BC?

By Mijune

The first three restaurants serving Akakuro-Buta pork in Vancouver, BC: Kingyo, Damso Modern Korean, and Secret Location. Each restaurant cooked it in a different style for their clientele and the Akakuro-Buta pork dishes are only available for the month of March.

authentic, Izakaya, Japan, Japanese, Kyoto, Ramen, sashimi, sushi, TokyoJanuary 7, 2014

Follow Me Foodie to Japan (Tokyo & Kyoto): About Japanese Culture, People & Food

By Mijune

Japan was incredible. Culturally, visually, and mindfully stimulating, and often a bit challenging for a first time visitor. This trip was more than about eating and food, or crossing off any sort of “must visit” restaurant list, this trip was really about the relationship between food and culture.

$10-20, $20-30, authentic, Food 3, Food 3.5, Izakaya, Japanese, Ramen, Richmond, sashimi, SeafoodFebruary 25, 2013

Gyo-O Japanese Restaurant (Ramen & Donburi) 魚王

By Mijune

Last time I came here I loved it, and perhaps it’s because I’ve experienced more now that it wasn’t as satisfying, but things were noticeably different. It was a bit of a hit and miss menu with strengths in the soups and noodles and they do have an impressive selection of donburi and noodles.

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Follow Me Foodie Favourites, BEST of, Memories & Recap of 2012!

By Mijune

My Follow Me Foodie Favourites & Best of 2012! I prefer calling it my “favourites” or most “memorable” experiences, but I’ll include “the best” just because I’m weak and want to align with every other “best of 2012” list out there. This is a recap of my delicious 2012.

$20-30, $30-50, desserts, Downtown Vancouver, Eclectic, Food 4.5, Fusion, Izakaya, Japanese, sashimi, Seafood, sushi, TapasOctober 14, 2012

Kingyo Izakaya (Japanese) 金魚居酒屋

By Mijune

It’s constantly named “Best Casual Japanese” by local media. I still really like it, but I actually prefer their more casual sister restaurant Suika even more which opened last year. Kingyo serves funky and eclectic tapas, but I think they could deliver more as an upscale izakaya spot.

$20-30, authentic, Barbeque, Izakaya, Japanese, Manhattan, New YorkSeptember 1, 2012

Manhattan, New York – Robataya NY (Japanese)

By Mijune

It was a modern replication of the Japanese country side and how fishermen would grill fish along the shore-side over an open flame by their boats. With fresh seafood surrounding the “boat”, the chefs here cook the food in front of their customers and transfer the dishes on long rowing ores.

$20-30, authentic, Barbeque, Downtown Vancouver, Eclectic, Food 4.5, Food 5, Fusion, Izakaya, Japanese, sashimi, sushi, TapasAugust 28, 2012

Zakkushi Charcoal Grill (Downtown Vancouver, Denman Street)

By Mijune

In Vancouver many tend to think of izakaya places as funky Japanese restaurants with eclectic Japanese tapas. While these are izakayas, so are places like Zakkushi which specialize in grilled meats. An izakaya is simply a drinking establishment which also serves food. This is a great one!