This is our favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Despite the name, it’s not just about pho. There’s an extensive menu that includes a wide range of appetizers and mains, including Bun (vermicelli bowls) and Banh Mi sandwiches.
The sampler platter appetizer makes a great lunch for two at a reasonable price.
The interior is very pleasant; they’ve done a nice job decorating the relatively small space.
Don’t be put off by the fact that this is an upscale restaurant in a tourist district. This is a great spot for local regulars, too. Accessed through a steep stairway, the space opens out into a large area with an expansive balcony overlooking Robson.
The menu offers far more than traditional Italian food.
The Hamachi Crudo was a spectacular dish of fish, flowers, scrumptious olive oil, and mild olive slices that didn’t overpower the fish.
The Parmesan Souffle was flavorful, light, and delightfully crusty.
Caesar salad is a good choice for sharing.
Wagyu Carpaccio came with a generous topping of freshly shaved truffle.
Perhaps my favorite dish was the Dungeness Crab Linguine, served in a cream sauce with just a hint of jalapeno.
The broccolini was an excellent side, fire-grilled with a touch of rosemary.
Pistachio gelato was the true essence of ground pistachios.
There’s a nice assortment of apertivos and amaros.
Service is friendly and well-paced.
Of the many Korean restaurants in this one block of Robson, this is my go-to place. Wonderful Dolsot Bibimbap, with the bowl hot enough to get a real sear on the rice.
We also really like their dumplings, and they have excellent kimchi.
Nice interior, good soundtrack, and friendly service.
This is an original sushi concept where hand rolls are prepared to order from a fixed menu consisting mostly of pre-prepared fish tartares. We tried the five-roll lunch, and the standouts were the scallop roll and the yellowtail roll. I also had an eel roll that was excellent. It was the only roll that involved a more traditional preparation of sushi, where the fish was seared to order. Service was fast and friendly.
Great ambiance and exactingly prepared nigiri is what Maumi is all about. Extensive sake list and some nice Champagnes.
Avo House has a delightful selection of sushi and other Japanese treats. The fish is fresh, and the rolls are creative. The Bento box lunch combination is a great deal, combining your choice of main (mine was sashimi plus a dynamite roll) with soup, salad, and side dish of your choice, which can even include tempura! I love that hot green tea is served as soon as you sit down. Service is friendly.
Good variety of traditional Korean food including all the side dishes. The lunch deals are a nice assortment at a reasonable price.
I was a bit disappointed in the Dolsot Bibimbap because the rice never crisped up, but the ingredients were good.