clumsywaiter

There is a lot of Hype surrounding this restaurant...the proprietor is the Taiwan Beef noodle Champion.

Anyways, after a brief line up of 15-20 mins we were seated. Had to try the staple dish and was not disappointed. The soup tasted excellent and the noodles were just right.. They are generous with their portions of Beef as well. I have never tasted Taiwan Beef noodle soup in Taiwan so I cannot say this is like it "taste's back home"

Our side dish (green onion pancake) was a bit oily though.

The service is good and attentive for a Chinese Restaurant. They do push you to order quickly as there is a line up however.

In the end, gave it 4 forks, due to the higher price for a bowl of noodles compared to the competition i.e. Beefy Beefy Noodle and Wang's noodle house

I cannot believe I have not tried this place even though I live so close to Granville Island.

We tried something off the fresh sheet and the famous Tacones.

Scallop Sandwich, $11 bit pricey but worth it for tender Scallops on a Portugese Bun.

Tacones are a mix of halibut, salmon and other fish served with sauce in a tortilla. A change from tacos.

Only negative is the long wait (35mins from line up to getting your food) but that is part of the fun. Maybe phone ahead to beat the line.

I would go back next to try their fish and chips.

The Okonomiyaki here is more flavourful and better value than Modern Club. Sushi is just average though.

This hole in the wall establishment has the freshest Sashimi. Another must have is the Tofu Steak.

Interior could use a major re-do but thats another story. The wait staff are friendly as well

THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED.

I tried this restaurant when it was more of a Tapas place, now they have changed the menu a bit.

Tapas are still good, however the mains have gone downhill. Ordered a Lamb Shank, it huge, lamb was tough, and it was overspiced. Pizza was ok, not as good as Steamworks or Italian Kitchen.

Once saving grace is the Martini's are still good and cheap.

Finally went to Tojo's for my birthday. We ordered off  the menu and were impressed by the quality of service, and presentation.

Sashimi is A1. Tried the Halibut Cheek, interesting dish, done chinese style. Tuna salad is nicely marinated in miso sauce.

The speciality here is the rolls, both the northern light and East meets west were tasty and very nicely done.

I will go back again for sure, and maybe try the omakase menu. I agree with Spazzo, the decor is not "stunning" like perhaps a yaletown/ coal harbour restaurant location, however the sake bar area is quite nice.

I was going to go to Kintaro to eat noodles on Monday night, but they are closed. So I decided to try the restaurant next door.

It was singlehandedly the WORST JAPANESE RESTAURANT I HAVE EATEN IN. Sashimi had bones in it. I complained to the staff and they didn't do anything. They get a 1 fork rating, cuz this website doesn't allow of 0/5.

Cook at home or eat at Mc'D's it's better

Had a pre-theatre meal at Lombardo's Downtown location. Wouldn't recommend going there.

The romaine lettuce seems like it was washed at lunch, salad was prepared and they threw it in the fridge and just scooped out a portion. to top it off, the leaves were still wet. I could make a better one at home.

The Linguine  a la vongole was made with frozen clams.  and still cost $14.

The only good thing is the pizza's good.

Is the commercial drive location better?  Cuz I'm not going back to this one!

I heard so much about Chambar that I finally had to book and try it out.  Be warned, it's such a popular restaurant that they will cancel your reservation if you are late 10 minutes.

Aside from that, the decor is very "Soho" like and warm. Much better than Salt Tasting Room, but not as good as Brix.

Had 3 tapas and a main course. Coquille St.-Jacques , very good, scallops done just right.

Croustillant de canard confit et vin chaud ( Phyllo wrapped confit duck, spiced hot wine, cranberry & vanilla compote. ) - excellent, must try this! the spiced hot wine is served on the side.  You take a bite of the duck and sip the wine. Works really well.

Poutine á la Belge - overall ok, didn't like the type of cheese they used but it's not bad.

Tajine d’aziz a l’agneau (Braised lamb shank with honey, figs, cinnamon & cilantro, served with cous cous and zalouk)

This is their signature dish and if you like lamb you must try it! The lamb's perfectly done, meat falling off the bone.

overall 4/5 forks, would have been 5/5 if they told me be on time, or else we'll cancel your reservation.

Any Japanese Food Junkie should give Okonomiyaki a try...it's a "Japanese Pancake" made from cabbage and flour mixture, seafood, etc. You can add teriyaki sauce to the top and mayo as well. For variety add udon or yakisoba to it. Modern club has good prices. They do have a limit sushi menu and a fresh sheet as well. Owner is from Osaka, where Okonomiyaki was invented.