108652 Tue Jul 05 15:32:37 -0700 2005 5 24 Canada 0 586686 We will be in Vancouver for one night at the tail end of a cruise. We are reasonably adventurous eaters, and would love to try Chinese, Vietnamese, or local seafood -- really, whatever. Anywhere we just shouldn't miss? Tue Jul 05 15:32:37 -0700 2005 0 Chowhound from Brooklyn, NY 1 586687 depends on how much money you want to spend, what ages your kids are and how far from the terminal you're willing to travel. we were in vancouver last november and took our 3 yr old to feenie's for brunch. got a few stares but she's well-behaved and it was early. we wouldn't take her in the evening though. http://www.feenies.com/pages/ awesome food, efficient, friendly service, not too pricey. Tue Jul 05 16:04:10 -0700 2005 586686 0 aimeemj 1 586697 I would go for more of an adventure then Feenie (don't get me wrong Feenies is great) but I would go to a Japanese Izakya - no sushi, more tapas style. There are a variety of options in downtown vancouver: -GUU #1 choice (3 locations, one location is a block away from cruise ship terminal on Water Street) -GYOZA KING - Robson Street You can make a reservation at either GYOZA KING or GUU. But these spots are very entertaining, a variety of options and nothing is over $10. Link: http://www.kitanoya.ca/Guu_for_user/index.html Wed Jul 06 00:29:11 -0700 2005 586686 0 JWh 2 586705 mmmm, gyoza king! i had forgotten about that place! i only suggested feenie's because i'm not into sushi or seafood *GASP* but gyoza king is perfect because you can get lots of different dishes that don't necessarily involve creatures from the sea. and a bit more adventurous to boot! is that yummy portuguese bakery still there on robson, just down from gk? Wed Jul 06 11:58:01 -0700 2005 586697 0 aimeemj 3 586719 No, unfortunately the Portuguese bakery is no more. Much as I love Gyoza King and Guu, I'd suggest Hapa Izakaya in this scenario. Also on Robson Street, also Japanese small-plates dining, but a little more sedate and upscale than the former two. And yes, you can make reservations for either before 6:30 or after 8:00 p.m. Wed Jul 06 21:02:18 -0700 2005 586705 0 Mooshmouse 4 586827 Gyoza King, Hapa and Gyu are all fun and yummy places to eat but I wandered off of Robson onto Denman last summer and discovered the only Yakitori Bar in Canada. It is next to the Dairy Queen and is called Zakushi. They serve many interesting dishes (all small and similar to Izakaya) but on small skewers which are then grilled over Bincho Tan charcoal imported from Japan. They are already famous for their Tsukune (ground spiced chicken meatballs grilled on the charcoal and topped with a variety of things. They have some very unusual salads on the menu and home made tofu too. Also have a wide variety of Shoju (Japanese Vodka type drink). You can eat quite inexpensively here or you can spend tons trying everything. They open at 5:30 and are usually full by 6:30. And they shout at you in welcome when you arrive and they always thank you loudly when you are leaving. All in all a wonderful experience. erratika Oh and don't forget to be brave and try the Omochi Maki. Sun Jul 17 15:42:22 -0700 2005 586719 0 erratika