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Spicy Szechuan Seafood Restaurant – An UnSzechuan Affair

Spicy Szechuan Seafood Restaurant was suggested by a co-worker for our office Christmas Party.   I was a little skeptical of the selection but agreed to go along.  My first impression in browsing the menu was that this looked like an old-school Cantonese restaurant’s take on spicy food.  We were quite restricted in the choice of [...]

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Random Sampling: Le Cendrillon ash ripened goat cheese

Random Sampling: Le Cendrillon ash ripened goat cheese

Nice and rich but not too “goat-y”. Made by La Maison Alexis de Portneuf, PQ. Winner of a World Cheese awards held in the Canary Islands for Best Cheese in the World. (Thanks Peter for the info!)

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Random Sampling: Takoyaki at Osa Tako Hero

Really good and intently crafted takoyaki. Best octopus balls I have had here in Vancouver. Fresh tasting katsuoboshi makes a difference. Thumbs up!

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Random Sampling: Salty Egg Yolk Bun at Sea Harbour

Suck as you bite in to extract the rich eggy payload. Worthy of a second helping.

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Random Sampling: Ginger Green Onion Sea Cucumber at Sea Harbour

Great texture. Local sea cucumber. Great dish.

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Random Sampling: Squab at Sea Harbour

Despite having a different supplier this year, the squab still rocks.

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Random Sampling: Korean style Tonkatsu at H-Mart Foodcourt

Not a bad rendition from E-mo. Thin and crispy breading. Sweet and tangy Worcestershire style Bulldog sauce topping. This foodcourt stall always surprises. Worth the walk from Yaletown.

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Random Sampling: the doufunoar at OTray.

Soft, silky, house made tofu in a savory bean sauce. Loveliness.

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Random Sampling: the roujiamo at O’Tray foodcourt stall

Great braised pork filling in a house made skillet bun. Tender cubes of pork in a cumin infused braise.

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Random Sampling: The jian bing at OTray.

At one of my favourite foodcourt stalls. Ordering the “crepe”.

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