http://www.chow.com/boards/85 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:23:23 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901461#8089576 Kaide Sushi. Tom the owner and sushi chef spent over a decade training in Nagoya, Japan and is meticulous when it comes to ordering his fish from suppliers and in prepping his rice. If you do go there, I recommend skipping the rolls and going for either the Kaide assorted sushi or ordering nigiri sushi a la carte. Both the unagi don and marinated tuna don are excellent as well. I also recommend sitting at the bar for the full charm of it, even if there's nothing particularly charming about the decor. While not the cheapest sushi joint in Vancouver, it certainly has some of the freshest fish outside of Japan, without having to pay Miku or Tojo prices. After having just returned from Japan two weeks ago, eating the same old farmed salmon sashimi that every sushi joint in Vancouver has just doesn't do it for me anymore. tarachii Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901461#8089576 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902393#8089456 The dumplings Grayelf mentioned are cooked gyoza/guotie/jiaozi-style: Fry them flat side down undisturbed in a bit of oil in a nonstick pan, then just as the bottoms start to brown, add a splash of water to the pan, cover so the dumplings steam. The water will evaporate and the dumplings will start to fry again. Uncover. When the bottoms are golden brown, the dumplings are done. Invert a serving plate on top and carefully flip them into it. Serve with a dipping sauce. Soy, vinegar, ginger slivers. fmed Wed, 22 May 2013 05:15:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902393#8089456 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/869712#8089353 that is a great link - ps - have those dogs been to check out the senate meal supply lately? btw - what do those senators eat on our dime - recipes anyone? Georgia Strait Wed, 22 May 2013 03:26:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/869712#8089353 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899188#8085053 Our chive flowers have come on gangbusters in the week we were away in SF -- time for local asparagus "carpaccio" with lemon vinaigrette and fresh chive flowers again, woohoo! I usually find that even area greengrocers start getting the local 'gus in now-ish. Though it doesn't compare to the thin, delicate stalks from my dad's (and it sounds like, from kinnick's) garden, it's still pretty good. grayelf Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899188#8085053 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902333#8084798 Non gmo fmed Mon, 20 May 2013 01:57:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902333#8084798 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902413#8084449 Glad to know you thought the prices were reasonable too. They are certainly as good or better than what I pay at my usual west-side haunts.. grayelf Sun, 19 May 2013 22:43:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902413#8084449 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902291#8083528 never found that market anything special or exciting but will check it out again this year if im in the neighborhood... johnny101golf Sun, 19 May 2013 09:11:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902291#8083528 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899781#8082836 as a PS - i was reading the "Eggs & Toast" thread on Home Cooking board - and someone mentioned this recipe - maybe you still have time to fit it in to Mayo esp w/ the long wkd brunch opportunity - looks like we could get many of these ingredients in Greater Vanc "hidden eggs" http://food52.com/recipes/492-hidden-eggs Georgia Strait Sat, 18 May 2013 21:10:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899781#8082836 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/878836#8082440 How was the noise level at dinner? grayelf Sat, 18 May 2013 17:04:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/878836#8082440 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902392#8082036 The recipe is easy enough, but does anyone know of a restaurant that makes it? sillewater Sat, 18 May 2013 04:53:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902392#8082036 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901784#8081965 It's worth $6, just not $11 IMHO. Sorry I've de-railed this thread. LotusRapper Sat, 18 May 2013 03:54:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901784#8081965 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900829#8081855 $13.99 /lb at T&T Richmond today. (May 17th) Had chick lobster @ $7.99 each and HUGE old lobster at $7.99/lb. One claw missing Dungeoness at $5.99/lb And other odd (although tasty looking) crab at $7.99/lb gnashingshitfactory Sat, 18 May 2013 02:17:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900829#8081855 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901874#8081646 Wildebeest has ramps with their 14oz Pork Chop tonight! flowbee Fri, 17 May 2013 23:41:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901874#8081646 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899854#8080146 I really like Kirin City Square for dim sum but I understand there was a recentish change in ownership/management that may account for the service weirdness. And leaving stuff on the table you didn't order is just plain awful. But you did get that elusive deepfried roll with the preserved egg, ginger and sea creatures. It is my favourite and hard to find. I still haven't had it at Kirin. So glad you liked Ajisai, Kishimoto and Miko. They are my three favourite sushi bars in Vancouver right now (not that I've tried them all of course). Agree that Rangoli is not special enough for a detour. I used to like it better, actually. Bee Kim Heng is my favourite jerky place, bar none. The pork really is superior but I'm sorry to hear that the address is wrong online as the original spot is about ten blocks away. And you tried HKBBM, my top choice for roast pork and char siu also! Gotta get the latter "half/half" for me :-). And eat the roast pork in the car on the way home. grayelf Fri, 17 May 2013 04:34:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899854#8080146 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902154#8078682 East West Market is a small gem in that part of Main, actually. I don't like, nor shop, at Nesters, so as far as a 'comprehensive' grocery stores go, Main St is extremely under-served (for me at least) south of 13th Ave where IGA is. FWIW I don't buy the meats at East West when I'm in that area, but of course Windsor Meats is just across the road :-) LotusRapper Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902154#8078682 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902163#8077888 I want to have a get together featuring a hog roast. Where can I buy a piglet on Vancouver Island? spiphix Thu, 16 May 2013 02:48:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902163#8077888 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902039#8077887 MMmmmmm, cesspools... flowbee Thu, 16 May 2013 02:48:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902039#8077887 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/638023#8075302 YES! absolutely at Woodwards. I had forgotten about that - Park Royal. one also used to be able to order some similar flavour at DQ but no more. I have asked. (also - what was the remnants of a "dining room" at the HBC downtown Vcvr is now fancy department store menswear area) nowadays, sometimes i resort to choc Ovaltine powder (avail at most supermarkets in the hot chocolate section) - make it yourself at home (ie your own milkshake). It is not the real Vcvr old days at Wdwd's - but it works for that certain flavour hit. Georgia Strait Tue, 14 May 2013 22:45:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/638023#8075302 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901723#8073771 I can recommend Dynasty Seafood near the City Hall Canada Line station. fmed Tue, 14 May 2013 05:59:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901723#8073771 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901927#8073673 I'd like to hop on *that* #41 bus you're on, Sam, cuz no #41 bus will ever get to Fraser St. from UBC in 15 mins. 30 mins is average. LotusRapper Tue, 14 May 2013 03:22:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901927#8073673 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901197#8072610 Vietnamese do a take on beef Carpaccio if that interests your mom. Haven't been in a while, but Phnom Phen made a good 'Butter Beef'. jmil Mon, 13 May 2013 17:47:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901197#8072610 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901720#8070616 want to know whether it is good before I try it ! intelguy Sun, 12 May 2013 04:43:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901720#8070616 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901498#8069785 Thanks for this; I will check it out. Phil Philx Sat, 11 May 2013 17:21:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901498#8069785 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897502#8069280 Awesome. I'll have to try it soon. I am in that zone regularly. I noted that soon-to-open Latin American joint a couple of doors down from there too. fmed Sat, 11 May 2013 04:47:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897502#8069280 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901518#8067893 > 10 years ago I believe, actually before Y2K. Don't remember the details, but didn't feel compelled to go back. LotusRapper Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901518#8067893