Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StIt's one of the most popular ramen chains.
Less busy than its competitors, but provides an authentic experience. With only chicken broth on their menu, Marutama is really all about the toppings, featuring Tamago, Ebi and Tan Men. 11 am - 11 pm
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Marutama Ra-men Canada / Westend
780 Bidwell StLess busy than its competitors, but provides an authentic experience. With only chicken broth on their menu, Marutama is really all about the toppings, featuring Tamago, Ebi and Tan Men. 11 am - 11 pm
Ever been to an izakaya? If not, you should try this place. One of 6 Guu restaurants in town, this is also known as Guu with Garlic: classic Izakaya dishes with a garlic punch. Open lunch & dinner.
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Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson StEver been to an izakaya? If not, you should try this place. One of 6 Guu restaurants in town, this is also known as Guu with Garlic: classic Izakaya dishes with a garlic punch. Open lunch & dinner.
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlThe ubiquitous green goddess, for your daily caffeine fix.
One of Vancouver’s best kept secrets, it's a no-frills experience, noodles are made in-house, no MSG, generous servings. My favourite? The super rich White Sesame Ramen.
Hida Takayama Ramen
1610 Robson StOne of Vancouver’s best kept secrets, it's a no-frills experience, noodles are made in-house, no MSG, generous servings. My favourite? The super rich White Sesame Ramen.
Kobachi refers to a small dish or otsumami, so if you're not too hungry try this place. Only open for dinner so 5:30 pm till late, 7 days a week.
Guu Kobachi
735 Denman StKobachi refers to a small dish or otsumami, so if you're not too hungry try this place. Only open for dinner so 5:30 pm till late, 7 days a week.
The OTHER izakaya chain in town, this one is a little bit pricier and fancier than Guu. Features Fresh Sheets & a Prix Fixe menu: $29.99 for a set “OMAKASE” menu with 13 items.
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Hapa Izakaya - Robson
1479 Robson StreetThe OTHER izakaya chain in town, this one is a little bit pricier and fancier than Guu. Features Fresh Sheets & a Prix Fixe menu: $29.99 for a set “OMAKASE” menu with 13 items.
Wanna try something else other than the Green Goddess? This is a Canadaian-owned coffee shop shop. Free Wifi, open until 12 midnight.
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Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StWanna try something else other than the Green Goddess? This is a Canadaian-owned coffee shop shop. Free Wifi, open until 12 midnight.
Wanna try something else other than the Green Goddess? This is a Canadaian-owned coffee shop shop. Free Wifi, open past midnight.
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Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StWanna try something else other than the Green Goddess? This is a Canadaian-owned coffee shop shop. Free Wifi, open past midnight.
This bar-restaurant is located right on the water. With good views (on a clear day/night of course), it also features an outdoor seating area.
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Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayThis bar-restaurant is located right on the water. With good views (on a clear day/night of course), it also features an outdoor seating area.
Located along the Coal Harbour seawall, this restaurant is located right by the water, along those boat moorings you see from the living room window. Fancy bar / restaurant, for a nice dinner out.
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Lift Bar Grill View
333 Menchion MewsLocated along the Coal Harbour seawall, this restaurant is located right by the water, along those boat moorings you see from the living room window. Fancy bar / restaurant, for a nice dinner out.
This place is a big hit for brunch options with my guests. Dutch pancakes are larger (12") and much thinner than your ordinary pancake. Comes in both sweet and savoury. Sandwiches, wraps, burgers, too
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De Dutch Pannekoek House
3192 Oak StThis place is a big hit for brunch options with my guests. Dutch pancakes are larger (12") and much thinner than your ordinary pancake. Comes in both sweet and savoury. Sandwiches, wraps, burgers, too
One of the original foodtrucks, it has been around since 1928. Known for their brugers and shakes, it is now a full serve restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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White Spot
1476 KingswayOne of the original foodtrucks, it has been around since 1928. Known for their brugers and shakes, it is now a full serve restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Ma Dang Goul
847 Denman StMy favourite Korean restaurant, love their bibimbap!
Momo Sushi House
833 Bidwell StreetCheap take-out sushi!
Mickey Dee's! This one is a 24-hour McCafe location, with free WiFi of course.
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McDonald's
2909 Grandview HwyMickey Dee's! This one is a 24-hour McCafe location, with free WiFi of course.
This is a really popular dessert place featuring. Go early if you want to try it. There's a line-up every night. Order inside and then claim a table outside. Also available for take-out.
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Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StThis is a really popular dessert place featuring. Go early if you want to try it. There's a line-up every night. Order inside and then claim a table outside. Also available for take-out.
AlHadbah Donair
1610 Robson StGreat gyro for take-out. When you want a quick bite or you have to eat on the go.
One of my favourite taco places. Real Mexican tacos on flour tortillas, not the crunch corn ones your mom used to make. And they've got great deals, too! And an outdoor seating area.
La Casita Tacos
1773 Robson StOne of my favourite taco places. Real Mexican tacos on flour tortillas, not the crunch corn ones your mom used to make. And they've got great deals, too! And an outdoor seating area.
If you want a sit-down sushi place, this is the place to go. They even make brown-rice sushi if you ask nicely.
Sapporo Sushi
1709 Robson StIf you want a sit-down sushi place, this is the place to go. They even make brown-rice sushi if you ask nicely.
Feel like Asian cusine but can't decide what you're craving for? Banana Leaf serves up quite a few choices in a well-decorated setting.
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Banana Leaf Malaysian Cafe
1779 Robson StFeel like Asian cusine but can't decide what you're craving for? Banana Leaf serves up quite a few choices in a well-decorated setting.
THE ramen house of ramen houses in Vancouver, this has been around the longest. This place ALWAYS has a line-up so go right when it opens at 11. Or maybe between 2-5 pm. Otherwise, prepare to wait.
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Kintaro Ramen
788 Denman StTHE ramen house of ramen houses in Vancouver, this has been around the longest. This place ALWAYS has a line-up so go right when it opens at 11. Or maybe between 2-5 pm. Otherwise, prepare to wait.
Located right on English Bay, this restaurant is great for drinks or dining at sunset.
249 locals raden deze aan
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveLocated right on English Bay, this restaurant is great for drinks or dining at sunset.
Essentials
Robson Public Market
1610 Robson StFresh produce and a real butcher
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveOrganic. Whole foods.
Open from 7 am until midnight. Pharmacy inside, open until 9 pm.
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Safeway Robson
1766 Robson StOpen from 7 am until midnight. Pharmacy inside, open until 9 pm.
Well-stocked Persian grocery store, with great prices for fresh fruits and vegies!
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Vancouver
Well-stocked Persian grocery store, with great prices for fresh fruits and vegies!
It's a few blocks away but if you are searching for something in particular and for some reason Safeway does not have it...here's your best bet.
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No Frills
It's a few blocks away but if you are searching for something in particular and for some reason Safeway does not have it...here's your best bet.
Shopping
7-Eleven - Closed
1588 Robson St24-hour convenience store
This is the closest pharmacy / health & beauty store in the area.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThis is the closest pharmacy / health & beauty store in the area.
London Drugs
351 Abbott StHere's another pharmacy / health & beauty store
Everything Else
Closest liquor store: open 11 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week except Holidays.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StClosest liquor store: open 11 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week except Holidays.
Arts & Culture
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
1601 Bayshore DrivePopular conference centre
Sightseeing
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueGreat place to hang out on a nice day.
One of the most popular attractions in Vancouver, it is a massive rainforest surrounded almost entirely by the ocean. With a 1,000 acres, it is bigger than NYC's Central Park. 5 miles of trails & pool
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdOne of the most popular attractions in Vancouver, it is a massive rainforest surrounded almost entirely by the ocean. With a 1,000 acres, it is bigger than NYC's Central Park. 5 miles of trails & pool
Ever tried pitch and putt? It's an easier version of golf but not as easy as mini golf. The course is outdoors, though, so maybe not on a rainy day.
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Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach AveEver tried pitch and putt? It's an easier version of golf but not as easy as mini golf. The course is outdoors, though, so maybe not on a rainy day.
Vancouver is very proud of its Aquarium and a visit here will show you why. It's a world-class sea and aquatic life exhibit located within Stanley Park, just a short walk away.
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayVancouver is very proud of its Aquarium and a visit here will show you why. It's a world-class sea and aquatic life exhibit located within Stanley Park, just a short walk away.