btw what about Kingyo? thats probably the most convienent for me, but they are all close ive heard great things, but the people who told me are much less foodie than most chowhounders

and a hot dish) - Other that that, save ALL other Asian dining (or most ethnic, for that matter) for Vancouver Since you only have 2 nights in Vancouver, I would recommend mostly focusing on Asian cuisine. - Japanese Izakaya: I...

I would say: Octopus' Garden, Lime, and Okada for sushi Izakaya: Guu (Original), Guu with Garlic, Hapa, Zakkushi, Kingyo. I’m sure others will post their faves soon.

!) from Hapa, Kingyo, Gyoza King, and/or Guu’s. Any thoughts about Night Market versus Izakaya? Izakaya looks nice since we can walk to dinner. Day 2 (Monday): Explore downtown via foot and ferry (i.e, Aquabus/Granville...

It’s always more fun with friends...but yes....you can do it solo. Most of these izakaya have bars that you can sit at. It’s a fun scene for people watching. Make sure to make a reservation. Hapa, Guu – all...

The closest to Guu is probably Honda Ya, Musha or Izayoi. Most of the izakaya in LA seem to be closer to the Hapa/Kingyo variety (“fusiony”)....and there are plenty of those in Torrance, etc. Furaibo is close to...

...even in LA. Desserts – one of my favourite spots is Thomas Haas in North Vancouver. Izakaya - LA has great izakaya but the scene is spread out. Here the best izakaya are within walking distance from each other...the...

answers)...Guu (Garlic or Original), Hapa, Kingyo will give you a nice survey of the izakaya scene. Then look here for more advice on particular dishes and other tips, etc: http://www.chow.com/stories/10980 . The writer of the...

!! We are in NYC, staying in Manhattan but also visiting with friends in Queens, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, leaving Sun evening, so breakfast/lunch/dinner spots are all welcome. Preferences: steakhouse, Izakaya-style...

too. For izakayas... Guu with Garlic (Robson near Denman) is my favourite, but there’s often quite a line-up. Kingyo nearby is a bit more pricey but also pretty fun with the bonus that they take reservations.

's Delight Chen’s Shanghai Kitchen (for the XLB, and other Shanghai Dim Sum) and a trip to Richmond Food Court at Crystal Mall (for noodles and Asian food court fare) Guu (orginal) for izakaya Rangoli As I write this, I...