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作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 11:01     標題: 有heart的restaurant?

In your opinion, which restaurant still pays attention to details, and cooks with heart?

Hard to find..

Vancouver's restaurants quality is going down hill....
作者: chowB    時間: 2010-3-28 11:15

Are there any other places except Vancouver you'll find restaurants with hearts? How about other type of business?
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 11:22

everywhere has some restaurants with heart.

what about other type of business? kindda off topic for  食在大温 board.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 11:33

other than that,  new interesting items from time to time (some dim sum place do this... I appreciate that) is a big plus.  That just shows heart.
作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-28 11:42

are you talking about all restaurants or just Chinese cuisine?
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 11:45

any restaurant. thx khaki.
作者: chowB    時間: 2010-3-28 12:10

everywhere has some restaurants with heart.

what about other type of business? kindda off topic for ...
ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-28 11:22

Oh my fault for being ot. ;b
But if talking about all types of restaurants, there are still some good ones with heart out there, not all restaurants are going downhill la.
作者: Prelude    時間: 2010-3-28 16:16

CRU is one of the top restaurants in my list.
Give it a try.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 19:27

http://www.cru.ca/ ? cool, thx.

Guess it's time to upgrade and look for better quality food...
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 19:34

? cool, thx.

Guess it's time to upgrade and look for better quality food...
ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-28 07:27 PM


CRU's been around for a while. I went a few years ago and they were pretty good.
one of my friends didn't like it for some reason and I think that's why I haven't been back for such a long time.
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 19:40

sadly most of the "have heart" restaurants that I like are GONE...
Most of those owners are the chef as well.
I guess those chefs have too much heart and not a enough business mind set.
So they are all gone... to name a few, the OLD FigMint (don't go now! It's not the same), Chow, Bis Moreno, old gastropod, ...etc.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 19:42

hee... any other suggestion, 布小熊?
作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-28 19:54

sorry ACC-HE can't think of any now, I usually eat at home =) If I recall anything I'll post it up
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 19:54

hee... any other suggestion, 布小熊?
ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-28 07:42 PM


let me think think. but haven't found any good Chinese restaurant so far.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 19:56

doesn't have to be Chinese restaurant le...
作者: zuesel    時間: 2010-3-28 20:47

Le Crocodile!
作者: bubblesalt    時間: 2010-3-28 20:55

I've always like "Yung Kay Hot Pot" in Richmond, everyone is very nice.. We go dim sum there almost every other weekend. They are all very nice... Never Black Face!!
作者: daimo    時間: 2010-3-28 21:15

IMO, Bonqula, though menu selection is limited.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 21:31

Le Crocodile!
zuesel 發表於 2010-3-28 20:47


are they like.. high high class?
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 21:33

IMO, Bonqula, though menu selection is limited.
daimo 發表於 2010-3-28 21:15

fusion? really? http://chowtimes.com/2007/06/26/ ... d-cafe-in-richmond/

playful, but taste-wise don't seem very interesting.
作者: peter236    時間: 2010-3-28 21:57

How about this Copa cafe?
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 22:27

How about this Copa cafe?
peter236 發表於 2010-3-28 21:57

no good, they're curry is 螢光!
tried 2 times, not a good experience.  Already banned.
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 22:37

no good, they're curry is 螢光!
tried 2 times, not a good experience.  Already banned.
ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-28 10:27 PM

OMG  螢光!
I think I've seen  螢光 curry once... And I never go back to that restaurant.. (I forgot which one but I think it's gone)
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 22:40

amm... I don't have any restaurant recommendation now. Most of the restaurants I like are very small with limited menu, own (or partly own) by the chef. Usually service isn't the best/fast (not a must for me) and I had problem recommending them to my own friends. So... I guess I don't risk upsetting my fellow lyk here..
作者: zuesel    時間: 2010-3-28 22:42

回復 19# ACC-HE

It's fine dining but I won't say it's "high high" class lor.

http://lecrocodilerestaurant.com/
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 22:43

本帖最後由 布小熊 於 2010-3-28 22:46 編輯

o... ACC-HE, if you are feeling adventurous, you can try out "Bo Laksa King". It's a take out place in a convenience store near Joyce sky train station. I've only tried their Laksa once and I liked it. I heard their Roti is good too but I was too full to try anything other than the Laksa. I don't live near there so it's hard for me to find time to go.
I've been cooking more at home lately.
I talked to Bo's wife and she's really nice. I do feel that they have heart to make their little restaurant better.
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作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 22:43

not a big fan of fine dining.  I'm a guy, I want Real food!
作者: zuesel    時間: 2010-3-28 22:45

回復 26# 布小熊

I just went there the other day by chance. The lady was super nice and offered some soup for free to me. Pretty good.
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 22:47

回復  布小熊

I just went there the other day by chance. The lady was super nice and offered some s ...
zuesel 發表於 2010-3-28 10:45 PM

cool! I want try other food there too. They offer some more items on the weekend. But it has be take out and driving back to richmond to eat them may be too far.
作者: zuesel    時間: 2010-3-28 22:48

本帖最後由 zuesel 於 2010-3-28 22:53 編輯
any restaurant.  thx khaki.
ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-28 11:45


You said Any Restaurant that we feel have heart ar ma.
So are you looking for recommandations of a specific type or price range that we feel you might like? You looking for something new to try? We tried to probe you for more specific answers ga la.
作者: zuesel    時間: 2010-3-28 22:50

回復 29# 布小熊

pick up some and come over to eat with us and mini lor

btw, the owner said will have a new menu printed soon.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 22:52

o... ACC-HE, if you are feeling adventurous, you can try out "Bo Laksa King". It's a take out place  ...
布小熊 發表於 2010-3-28 22:43

nice... where? on Joyce?
作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-28 22:53

o... ACC-HE, if you are feeling adventurous, you can try out "Bo Laksa King". It's a take out place  ...
布小熊 發表於 2010-3-28 22:43



Wow thanks for your recommendation, my hubby likes Laksa a lot let me tell him about it!
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 22:56

You said Any Restaurant that we feel have heart ar ma.
So are you looking for recommandations of a ...
zuesel 發表於 2010-3-28 22:48

oh, not a thread for myself ge... so ya, any good recommendations would be welcome.  I'm just expressing my opinion towards fine dinning in general.
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-28 23:12

回復 32# ACC-HE
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1 ... aksa-King-Vancouver

Joyce and Wellington.
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-28 23:18

cool, I shall try them soon. Maybe tomorrow.
作者: zuesel    時間: 2010-3-28 23:25

回復 35# 布小熊

Within walking distance of Joyce skitrain stn. Inside of Joyceway Food market
4910 Joyce Street
http://www.canpages.ca/list.jsp? ... Vancouver&pr=BC
作者: news    時間: 2010-3-29 09:14

octopus garden

expensive..but everything is freshly made

the owner is very friendly too
作者: siumaibb    時間: 2010-3-29 09:34

Guu 算唔算有 heart 。。。
作者: habitrailspace    時間: 2010-3-29 09:46

Guu 算唔算有 heart 。。。
siumaibb 發表於 2010-3-29 09:34


imo. 4/5

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作者: tsumorichisato    時間: 2010-3-29 10:05

zipang sushi on Main
作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-29 12:21

imo. 4/5

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habitrailspace 發表於 2010-3-29 09:46



IMO Guu is 1/5. According to ACC-HE's theory, food must be cooked with heart in order to fit in this category?!?!

Their ambience is 5/5 though.
作者: habitrailspace    時間: 2010-3-29 12:31

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作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 12:43

IMO Guu is 1/5. According to ACC-HE's theory, food must be cooked with heart in order to fit in t ...
khaki 發表於 2010-3-29 12:21

Why would they be 1/5 according to my theory? what theory?

I would give them an above average rating.  I generally like their food there.
作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-29 12:51

本帖最後由 khaki 於 2010-3-29 12:56 編輯

1 mean 1/5 for heart, i give them above average too in general. Sorry maybe I misunderstood or what =)

BTW, would you mind first explain what is "有heart的restaurant" so that I can follow?
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 13:15

回復 45# khaki
作者: somewhereintime    時間: 2010-3-29 13:28

回復  khaki
  • food are prepared and cooked in a honest and meaningful way, no shortcuts
  • ingredien ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 13:15


    • Hey, I can meet all the criteria, would you hire me?
    作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-29 13:44

    Thanks ACC-HE!!! You just made a reply with heart *applause*
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 14:20

    Hey, I can meet all the criteria, would you hire me?
    somewhereintime 發表於 2010-3-29 13:28

    If you open up a restaurant, I will definitely visit lor.
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 14:30

    本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2010-3-29 14:31 編輯
    o... ACC-HE, if you are feeling adventurous, you can try out "Bo Laksa King". It's a take out place  ...
    布小熊 發表於 2010-3-28 22:43

    Just tried for lunch, not bad~ However, just too weird to sit there and eat, facing the fridge.

    The woman is Shanghainese and the husband is the cook, he's from... can't remember, some country in SE Asia I guess.  We chatted a little, they were ok friendly (no other customer).

    The raw sweet onion slices and other stuff made the noodle overall quite crunchy.  The fresh lime (commonly used in Pho) together with the onion slices made it more refreshing.  The soup is complex with spices, MSG is minimal, not made from soup mix I think, more like from.. their own made curry sauce.  Whole hard boil egg, some pieces of chicken, 1 or 2 shrimps.

    Taste good, but not out of ordinary good.  Opened for half a year.... wish them all the best... I would likely not return.
    作者: somewhereintime    時間: 2010-3-29 14:33

    本帖最後由 somewhereintime 於 2010-3-29 14:34 編輯

    回復 49# ACC-HE

    Too old to do that again, I'm semi-retired.That is : I still working a lot, but more volunteering work than for living
    作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-29 14:34

    本帖最後由 布小熊 於 2010-3-29 14:38 編輯
    Just tried for lunch, not bad~ However, just too weird to sit there and eat, facing the fridge.
    ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 02:30 PM

    See. we like different things.
    Husband/chef is Burmese. He worked in Thailand and other Asian countries before.
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 14:40

    oh i see... Burma, beside Thailand.  Never heard of it before.

    We have different taste? okay... so you like it there a lot a lot? or...?
    作者: daimo    時間: 2010-3-29 14:41

    anyone tried the new "Zen" in Steveston?
    作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-29 15:07

    oh i see... Burma, beside Thailand.  Never heard of it before.

    We have different taste? okay...  ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 02:40 PM

    I really like the soup base, it has the spice and herbs and fragrant. (to be honest, I never care for the meat or ingrediant in my noodle soup... only the soup base and the noodle itself... and bean sprouts!!)
    Mrs. Bo told me that Laksa soup base is not really hard to make but most restaurants don't put all the herbs and spices to it because not all customers like them there.
    I will ask them to make it "original" spicy next time. (they usually tone down the spiciness)

    I acutally felt comfortable eating and chatting with Mrs. Bo last time. My next item to try is their Roti. But I have to bring my Panda with me. (so I can still eat both Laksa and the roti)
    作者: chowB    時間: 2010-3-29 15:20

    回復  khaki
  • food are prepared and cooked in a honest and meaningful way, no shortcuts
  • ingredien ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 13:15

    • I agree, you really have a point! And which customer doesn't want all these? But then, I think none of a restaurant has heart in term of all these things. lol
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 15:22

    I agree, you really have a point! And which customer doesn't want all these?  But then, I think n ...
    chowB 發表於 2010-3-29 15:20

    It's very rare to find one that satisfy all of them.  Maybe other than.. my mom's cooking? wahaha...
    作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-29 15:37

    It's very rare to find one that satisfy all of them.  Maybe other than.. my mom's cooking? wahaha.. ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 03:22 PM

    haha but you have to be careful/skillful with you feedback.
    open for feedback
    actively seek for improvements
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 15:42

    oh she takes my feedback... but if there are excessive negative feedbacks, she will reply, "you're so ma faan!!! wait till your wife cooks for you later.... you'll know!"
    作者: chowB    時間: 2010-3-29 15:48

    本帖最後由 chowB 於 2010-3-29 15:49 編輯
    It's very rare to find one that satisfy all of them.  Maybe other than.. my mom's cooking? wahaha.. ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 15:22

    Yes yes, I always say home cooking is the best!!! At least, no toilet smell and cozy service is guaranteed! ^^
    作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-29 15:52

    oh she takes my feedback... but if there are excessive negative feedbacks, she will reply, "you're s ...
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 15:42



    or marry a chef la! hahahaha
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 16:02

    or marry a chef la! hahahaha
    khaki 發表於 2010-3-29 15:52

    you can ask somewhereintime, chefs usually don't cook anything fancy at home.
    作者: somewhereintime    時間: 2010-3-29 16:05

    回復 62# ACC-HE


       I do know many young female chefs, available too
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-29 16:07

    回復  ACC-HE


       I do know many young female chefs, available too
    somewhereintime 發表於 2010-3-29 16:05


    oh ya?   Sorry, I'm no longer available for them...
    作者: somewhereintime    時間: 2010-3-29 16:07

    回復 64# ACC-HE


      Well, congratulations!
    作者: chowB    時間: 2010-3-29 17:06

    回復  ACC-HE


       I do know many young female chefs, available too
    somewhereintime 發表於 2010-3-29 16:05

    Beauty kitchen. ^o^
    作者: Derek128    時間: 2010-3-29 18:59

    本帖最後由 Derek128 於 2010-3-29 19:01 編輯
    you can ask somewhereintime, chefs usually don't cook anything fancy at home.
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 16:02



        so you wanna eat fancy food at home everynight?
    作者: sheep    時間: 2010-3-29 19:14

    回復  ACC-HE


       I do know many young female chefs, available too
    somewhereintime 發表於 2010-3-29 16:05



        Why didn't you ask me?
    作者: somewhereintime    時間: 2010-3-29 19:17

    Why didn't you ask me?
    sheep 發表於 2010-3-29 19:14


    Hey you have Purple Heart already
    作者: sheep    時間: 2010-3-29 19:18

    Hey you have Purple Heart already
    somewhereintime 發表於 2010-3-29 19:17



        Her cooking skill, Urrrrrrr
    作者: sheep    時間: 2010-3-29 19:21

    The Chiu Chow on Fraser and 46/47 is quite good.
    I tried their oyster cake, is good and we cannot finish it.
    He pointed to my nephew, a 14yr kid, what? you can't finish it?
    Actually, he doesn't like oyster however, he did tried some.
    作者: somewhereintime    時間: 2010-3-29 19:34

    回復 70# sheep

    You can cook for her instead, and get her to do the dishes
    作者: sheep    時間: 2010-3-29 19:41

    I LIKE 美女廚房
    食咗先講
    作者: Nam    時間: 2010-3-29 21:38

    http://chowtimes.com/2010/02/16/bo-laksa-kings-delivery/
    作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-29 23:28

    回復 74# Nam

    post jor la... He doesn't like it.
    回復  ACC-HE
    o... ACC-HE, if you are feeling adventurous, you can try out "Bo Laksa King". It's a take out place in a convenience store near Joyce sky train station. I've only tried their Laksa once and I liked it. I heard their Roti is good too but I was too full to try anything other than the Laksa. I don't live near there so it's hard for me to find time to go.
    I've been cooking more at home lately.
    布小熊 發表於 2010-3-28 11:12 PM
    作者: 趴地熊    時間: 2010-3-30 16:36

    回復 18# daimo


    i also vote Bonqula. this restaurant is completely underrated, IMHO. everything from the food to the people to the decor shows that they have heart.

    another one of my votes goes to Sushi Hachi. small, cozy restaurant with reasonable prices for fresh sashimi and sushi; pays attention to food quality and presentation.

    Hamilton Street Grill - exec chef Neil Wyles continues to put out solid food after 10+ years working the same gig
    作者: tweety    時間: 2010-3-30 17:02

    Where's bonquia?
    作者: 趴地熊    時間: 2010-3-30 17:44

    same plaza as Estea in richmond. it's actually right next to Seto restaurant, except it faces alderbridge, not the parking lot.
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-30 17:45

    http://chowtimes.com/2007/06/26/bonqula-fusion-restaurant-and-cafe-in-richmond/
    作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-30 20:00

    回復  daimo


    i also vote Bonqula. this restaurant is completely underrated, IMHO. everything from  ...
    趴地熊 發表於 2010-3-30 04:36 PM

    Agree with you for Hachi and HSG (I like their hanger steak - not the tender cut lol) but some of my friend disagreed. (e.g. service too slow, lots of item sold out, steak not melt in your mouth.. )
    So I gave up recommending these places now.
    作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-30 21:07

    回復 80# 布小熊


        lots of item sold out, you mean Hachi?
    作者: 布小熊    時間: 2010-3-30 21:33

    本帖最後由 布小熊 於 2010-3-30 21:36 編輯
    回復  布小熊
        lots of item sold out, you mean Hachi?
    khaki 發表於 2010-3-30 09:07 PM

    yes. If you go at their 2nd round dinner reservation, some of their items would be sold out. But don't recommend ppl to go (cos I don't want them to come back to me and complain) but I still love to go myself.
    It's a small restaurant, so you have be understanding. I like the restaurant and the owners. They also give priority to their kids' time. So they usually are closed on special school holidays. (e.g. sprint break...etc)
    And I respect them for trying to be good parents and good restaurant owners.
    作者: khaki    時間: 2010-3-30 21:35

    orrr.... you order them all!
    作者: peter236    時間: 2010-3-31 15:07

    If you open up a restaurant, I will definitely visit lor.
    ACC-HE 發表於 2010-3-29 14:20

    When is he going to do that?
    作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2010-3-31 15:10

    When is he going to do that?
    peter236 發表於 2010-3-31 15:07

    see #51
    作者: peter236    時間: 2010-3-31 15:31

    How is California cafe at Lansdowne mall these days?
    作者: chowB    時間: 2010-3-31 17:40

    How is California cafe at Lansdowne mall these days?
    peter236 發表於 2010-3-31 15:31

    I went there .............. maybe last month or so?! Food was not as good as before lor, and I won't go again in the near future. Perhaps later sin la, see if there is any improvement later.
    作者: chowB    時間: 2010-4-1 21:01

    I've tried Celsius Cafe (匯) on no.3 road. Let me say, I can feel it has heart to cook, however, the food didn't come out in good taste.  Price is fair, service is good though. Now I know heart (sincerity) and taste is not proportional ga lor.
    作者: khaki    時間: 2010-4-1 21:10

    I've tried Celsius Cafe (匯) on no.3 road. Let me say, I can feel it has heart to cook, however, the ...
    chowB 發表於 2010-4-1 21:01



        the restaurant stinks!
    作者: chowB    時間: 2010-4-1 21:23

    the restaurant stinks!
    khaki 發表於 2010-4-1 21:10

    Oh yea yea, I forgot to mention, it has a ............ a....... very special smell, not toilet smell, but just strange not too pleasant smell.



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