Never Heard Of It

Never Heard Of It

Richmond’s Mr. Fish Man Wants to Fill Your Belly and Numb Your Face

Scout's "Never Heard of It" series continues with some delicious explorations at a Golden Village hotspot.
Never Heard Of It

Curious About the Delicious World of Filipino Fried Chicken? Here’s a Great Place to Start…

Fernando Medrano continues the "Never Heard Of It" series with a dive into the deliciousness of Win Win Chick-N in Steveston Village.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

Digging North Vietnamese Deliciousness at East Van’s New ‘Hanoi Old Quarter’

The new restaurant on Victoria Drive comes to us from Rose Nguyen and Hong Duong, the duo behind the award-winning Mr. Red Cafe.

Never Heard Of It / Burnaby

Finding Deliciousness Next to a Sex Shop and Under a Confusing Awning

Though it might not be the easiest restaurant to find, the unassuming Chong Qing Xiao Mian on Kingsway is definitely worth looking for.

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Every Adventurous Eater Should Seek Out This Gem Hidden in a Light Industrial Park

Lamajoun, an Armenian/Georgian cafe in the nondescript wilds of Richmond, is so much more than it outwardly appears.

Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

Uncommon Deliciousness From Central Vietnam Can Be Had at This East Van Joint

Fernando Medrano eats his way through Hue exemplars at Hoi An Cafe on Victoria Drive for our "Never Heard of It" series.
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One of the Best Chinese Restaurants in Metro Vancouver Has Just Seven Tables

Chef Yiutong Leung cooked in a number of private kitchens in Hong Kong, most notably the one inside the Stock Exchange.
Never Heard Of It / Downtown

The Reincarnated Pizzeria of Legend Every Vancouverite Should Try Once

Did's Pizza was once upon a time the late night cheap food of choice for many in this city. Then life intervened, both for him and for us.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

Feasting on the Exotic Silk Road Food and Hospitality of the Uyghurs on Kingsway

Efendi Uyghur is a small, welcoming and wonderfully delicious exemplar of a cuisine we wish we had a lot more of in Vancouver.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

Tucking Into Old School Taiwanese-Sichuan Cuisine at Kalvin’s in East Van

In his latest "Never Heard Of It" piece, Fernando Medrano gives us a history lesson on why the food at this institution is so delicious.
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Feasting on Ghanian Delights at Whalley’s ‘Taste of Africa’

The tiny strip mall eatery packs a big flavour punch, offering a variety of authentic, delicious West African dishes at affordable prices.
Never Heard Of It / Fraserhood

Feasting on pre-Hong Kong Handover Chinese Food on Fraser Street

Eating the same dishes Chinese-Canadians commonly enjoyed in Vancouver long before the British relinquished sovereignty of Hong Kong.

Never Heard Of It / Burnaby

The Old School European Restaurant That Will Hopefully Never Change

The service here is old-school: attentive, unobtrusive and professional, and no one gives a shit about how your first few bites taste.
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In a Richmond Strip Mall, Seeking Out “Explosion Pulp Chicken”

Fernando Medrano takes the "Never Heard of It" column on a mission to satisfy some genuine curiosity.

Never Heard Of It

The Awesome Chinese BBQ Joint Hidden in an Underground Parking Lot

Some of the best Chinese BBQ in Canada is made at the rightly-named HK BBQ Master under the Superstore in Richmond.
Never Heard Of It / New Westminster

Feast on a Filipino Speciality at New West’s Cheap and Cheerful Hideaway, ‘Epic Grill Silogs’

Fernando Medrano takes us to an outwardly unassuming Filipino eatery where the speciality comes in many delicious guises.

Never Heard Of It / North Shore

Never Heard of Yaas Grill House? Here’s Why You Should Check It Out

The delicious amalgam that is Persian cuisine is affordably represented at this unassuming North Shore eatery.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

East Van’s Little ‘Joojak’ Makes the Awesome Xi’an Burger You’ve Been Waiting For

Joojak's hearty, complex and aromatic Xi'an dishes might just help you through Vancouver's long descent into the wet of winter.
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Lining Up for the Delicious Funk of Richmond’s ‘Too Two Sauerkraut Fish’

The “Sauerkraut” is their special housemade pickled mustard greens. These lend the fish soup its characteristic funk and tartness.
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Cleaning Up A Filipino ‘Boodle Fight’ Out At Surrey’s Grandt Kitchen

Just when you thought they were done and it was time to eat, they bring out one more dish.
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The Delicate Shroom & Pork Crepes At Kingsway’s ‘Thanh Xuan Cafe’

I’m always on the look-out for these little shops that specialize in one amazing thing, and this is one of my all-time favourite finds.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

Making Short Work Of ‘Grilled Fish’ At Li’s China Grill In Collingwood

Order a few appetizers, some beer and some dried plum juice (the kind you order with hot pot); some skewers (“chuan’r”) and finally one or two orders of grilled fish.
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Loving Smoked Meat & Poutine At Estrella’s Montreal Deli In Langley

Pair it with a Cherry Coke, Montreal-made kosher pickles and one of their very good poutines (made with Fraser Valley cheese curds) for complete the authenticity picture.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

The Fried Chicken And ‘Pho Ga Don’ Combo At My Chau On Kingsway

I tend to believe that this eatery and many others like it could only work in such a setting. With apologies to the great urbanist Jane Jacobs: “good food needs old buildings”.
Never Heard Of It / East Vancouver

Exploring The Goodness Of Guizhou At Collingwood’s ‘Yummy Mammy’

The eatery is run by gregarious chef-owner Lisa Yu. If prodded, she'll give you a lesson in the basics of Guizhou cuisine. (You can even ask her to make you her favourite dish which is not on the menu - pickled chicken gizzards - but you’ll have to pre-order it.)
Never Heard Of It / Downtown

Cheap, Saturday-Only Lamb Consomme At Molli Cafe On Burrard St.

The quality and consistency is nothing short of remarkable, pronouncing the value in bold relief. If you've never heard of Molli, you need to go!
Never Heard Of It

Closed Kingsway Cult Legend ‘Nine Dishes’ Resurfaces In Richmond

The new location couldn’t be more different from its original Kingsway hole-in-the-wall setting. Set behind the Richmond Costco, it is the restaurant equivalent of a McMansion.
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Surrey’s Street Food-Inspired ‘Apna Chaat House’ Is Strip Mall Gold

The menu is extensive. Try not to be intimidated. Even if you are with a group, it will be tough to make a significant dent. Place your order at the front, take the plastic number card and sit at a table.