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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by Lychee
(Post 10393225)
True. Yet, I'd rather dine on Denman than in a food court, at least it has personality. When I think "cheap eats", I still think Denman Street because of all the ethnic options which are for the most part affordable. Kingyo and Zakkushi have a large fan base, but I find Legendary Noodle, for example, completely underwhelming. Kisha Poppo is horrid. Le Parisien is nice, but not cheap. Others rave about the Acacia Fillo Bar, though I have yet to visit: http://www.acaciafillobar.com/ Hence my recommendation to consult reviews before blindingly choosing where to eat. Denman is, yes, a mixed bag.
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Good point. But now I'm curious, can the OP define "cheap" and "reasonably priced" with a proper dollar amount? I still believe that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a good meal in Vancouver, at least compared to other cities. What we consider "average priced" might be more reasonably priced than you're expecting, depending on what you're expecting.
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by Lychee
(Post 10393404)
I still believe that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a good meal in Vancouver, at least compared to other cities
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by MrWindUpBird
(Post 10393405)
Especially if you stay away from the wine and cocktail lists.
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
That is one of the reasons that eating Asian food turns out to be good value. The best drink to accompany the food is tea and this is usually at no extra cost.
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by JonboyE
(Post 10393417)
That is one of the reasons that eating Asian food turns out to be good value. The best drink to accompany the food is tea and this is usually at no extra cost.
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We only ever eat Asian/Sushi here, and some of it is superb. Like Oink says i find it all incredibly naff. WTF is popcorn shrimp?
As a fellow Londoner I know it wont take long for you to suss it out. Dont get me on wine in restaurants! |
Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Thanks to you all yet again, I'm taking copious notes!
Someone asked if we could it a dollar amount to 'cheap'. I guess it's hard to say on the spot but over here for a dinner meal in a gastro pub we'd consider £8-12 reasonable, verging on cheap. For that you'd get a gourmet burger or nice pasta etc. to be honest if we have to do pizza express type places for a while like when we were having some building work done. It's not a huge deal. :) |
Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon
(Post 10393602)
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by cllb2
(Post 10394065)
Thanks to you all yet again, I'm taking copious notes!
Someone asked if we could it a dollar amount to 'cheap'. I guess it's hard to say on the spot but over here for a dinner meal in a gastro pub we'd consider £8-12 reasonable, verging on cheap. For that you'd get a gourmet burger or nice pasta etc. to be honest if we have to do pizza express type places for a while like when we were having some building work done. It's not a huge deal. :) |
Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
It’s symbolic of their cultural makeup. They seem to revel in mediocrity. Like Earls or the Cactus Club. The food is pretty ordinary; it’s over priced and has the atmosphere of a work canteen so they dress their staff up like strippers obviously to hide the glaring banality of the places. And stay away from Montana's. I had the misfortune of having to go there once, I still can't quite come to terms with the trauma. :(
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by cllb2
(Post 10394065)
Thanks to you all yet again, I'm taking copious notes!
Someone asked if we could it a dollar amount to 'cheap'. I guess it's hard to say on the spot but over here for a dinner meal in a gastro pub we'd consider £8-12 reasonable, verging on cheap. For that you'd get a gourmet burger or nice pasta etc. to be honest if we have to do pizza express type places for a while like when we were having some building work done. It's not a huge deal. :) http://theflyingpigvan.com/ I asked for a dollar amount because some of the results you were getting were bottom rung cheap (which isn't necessary inn Vancouver unless you're on a serious budget) |
Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 10394883)
And stay away from Montana's. I had the misfortune of having to go there once, I still can't quite come to terms with the trauma. :(
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Re: Vancouver cheap but nice eats
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 10394894)
Montanas: dire.
I know its unbelievable but they flock to the naffing places. :confused: |
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