-centric, how about an izakaya? You could sit at the bar and be entertained by the cooks — this is one for the boisterous types. I like Guu with Garlic a bunch but others get good comments and might be a bit more mellow....

I’m a big fan of Guu with Garlic, gets a lot of love on this board, but I haven’t tried any of the other izakayas. Have searched the SF Bay area waiting to hear some raves but nada so far. I think there might be a...

definitely sample other Japanese restaurants. On the other hand, I would most definitely go back to Guu with Garlic (on Robson) since we have a very enjoyable and authentic Japanese experience there. Three of six of us in our...

such an awesome selection of beer that should be a lure, unless they just want Heineken :-(. The other idea you could try is an izakaya. I defy anyone to have a rotten time at Guu with Garlic — my dear old dad loves it. The...

Agree with fmed definitely for Vij’s, Parkside, La Buca... also with earlier mention of Chambar. Aurora was great- we will miss it. Try also Cassis, Cobre, Tapastree and Guu gastown location.

: Boneta, Fuel or Aurora (West Coast) Vij’s (Modern Indian) Octopus' Garden (sushi) or Guu with Garlic (izakaya) or Hapa in Kits (izakaya) Kirin on Cambie or Alberni (Chinese) Pied-a-Terre or Bistrot (French) Thanksgiving is a...

Don’t despair — lotsa options here! Definitely do the izakaya thing. My personal faves are Guu with Garlic and Zakkushi on 4th but there are a number of commentaries here if you search; here’s mine on a recent...

found the roasted garlic flavour on the garlic naan to be a bit too pronounced (SO disagreed). The gulab jamun was a bit on the mushy side (I prefer it to be a bit firm/crispy on the outside), but was nonetheless quite tasty....

-Nell/FavoriteDessert.jpg For dinner that night, we went to Guu with Garlic. We really enjoyed the food we got, but found the experience to be a little overwhelming. I probably should have gotten advice on what and how to order,...