Testing Out Yar Café (Soft Opening Review!)

Happy Saturday! I absolutely love lazy weekends with no errands in sight. After sleeping in and enjoying a relaxing brunch at home, I decided it was time to hunt down a new coffee shop to hang out and finally be productive (time to write some blog posts!).

Mocha from Yar Café

During my search, a new spot called Yar Café popped up on Google Maps in West Broadway, right near the old Toys R' Us location. They are still in their soft opening phase, having only started their journey two weeks ago. It's so exciting to catch a new business early! Naturally, I ordered too much! Here's the rundown:

I started with an 8 oz Mocha, which was definitely on the bitter side. I paired it with the gorgeous Pistachio Kunafa Croissant. Inside, the croissant was packed with crunchy, sweet, shredded pastry (kunafa) soaked in a sugary syrup. Unfortunately, the croissant itself tasted stale. A quick reheat would have brought it back to life, I think.

Pistachio Kunafa Croissant from Yar Café

A quick peek inside the Pistachio Kunafa Croissant from Yar Café

Then, Hubby joined me straight from his dental appointment, and we ordered three more things! The Iced Persian Latte was super pretty, strong, and bitter—perfect for a late afternoon jolt. We also grabbed their Beef Sandwich for a late lunch, which was packed with sliced beef, a house sauce, peppery arugula, tomato, and Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. It was a delicious, satisfying sandwich, though not exactly mind-blowing.

Iced Persian Latte from Yar Café

Beef Sandwich (House-style) from Yar Café
Sliced beef, house sauce, arugula, tomato, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese

Finally, we tried the Tiramisu Danish. It featured sweet tiramisu filling inside what should have been a flaky pastry, but sadly, the bread was stale again, which was really disappointing.

Tiramisu Danish from Yar Café

My verdict for future me (and you!): Definitely order their drinks, which are unique and strong. But for now, until they sort out the freshness, skip the food!

CF Pacific Centre Urban Eatery (food court)

CF Pacific Centre, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, is a major retail destination, and its food court, the Urban Eatery, is a key part of the experience. This underground dining space is a bustling hub for shoppers, office workers, and tourists alike, offering a wide array of choices from well-known chains to unique local spots.

The food court is constantly evolving, with new vendors appearing and others moving on, so this list is a snapshot of the offerings as of the publication date and is subject to change.

☑️ A&W

⬜ Cazba Persian Grill

☑️ Cha House

✔️ Dairy Queen / Orange Julius

☑️ Edo Japan

☑️ Flaming Wok

✔️ Jugo Juice

☑️ New York Fries

⬜ OPA! of Greece

✔️ Subway

☑️ Taco Time

☑️ Thai Express

☑️ UMI Sushi Express

☑️ Vina Vietnamese

☑️ Chachi's (closed)

❌ Hula (closed)

☑️ Living Foods (closed)

Bubble Waffle from Cha House

I was still feeling a little hungry after our quick dinner at Edo Japan and well, the craving was real!

We headed over to Cha House immediately for a dessert fix. I ordered their signature Bubble Waffle, and it was exactly what I needed to finish off the night. It was absolutely perfect: soft, wonderfully pillowy, and perfectly sweet.

Bubble Waffle from Cha House

Instant happiness! What a delicious end to a long, busy Friday.

Sukiyaki Beef Bento and Crispy Tofu Bento from Edo Japan

Happy Friday! It was a very long day; I worked in the office today because we're totally swamped finishing up year-end tasks. After finally clocking out and before we tackled some Christmas shopping, we grabbed a quick dinner at Edo Japan in their Pacific Centre location.

Hubby was in a classic mood and went for the Sukiyaki Beef Bento. It was a huge plate featuring tender, savory Sukiyaki Beef, plus a satisfying little mix of sides: four pieces of Cali Roll and two crunchy pieces of Tempura Shrimp.

Sukiyaki Beef Bento from Edo Japan with 2-piece Tempura Shrimp and 4-piece Cali Roll

Meanwhile, my tofu phase is still going strong! I ordered the Crispy Tofu Bento. My plate came with perfectly golden and crispy cubes of tofu drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce, plus two spring rolls and two flavorful gyoza.

Crispy Tofu Bento from Edo Japan with 2-piece Spring Roll and 2-piece Gyoza

Everything on my plate was great, especially the tofu and the gyoza! However, here's a note for future visits: skip the spring rolls. They didn't have much flavor, and honestly, the crispy tofu is more than enough to satisfy that fried craving.

After that quick fuel-up, we are ready to hit the shops!

Americano from Dante Italian Sandwich

Happy Thursday! This week's company-paid team lunch theme was sandwiches. Since we have a wonderful new colleague who is vegetarian, we decided to pivot from our usual favorite, Meat & Bread, to somewhere with more options for her. We ended up at Dante Italian Sandwich in their Robson location!

Americano from Dante Italian Sandwich
Roast turkey, stracciatella cheese, potato chip crunch, basil spread, semi dried tomato, arugula

We placed our order online, and I went out for the quick pick-up run. I decided to try their Americano sandwich, which was absolutely stacked with flavor and texture! It came loaded with savory roast turkey, creamy stracciatella cheese, a genius addition of crispy potato chip crunch for texture, a bright basil spread, sweet semi dried tomato, and ton of peppery arugula. It was such a satisfying and flavorful lunch! I love how Dante uses that fantastic, rustic schiacciata bread.

For reference, here is the other delicious sandwich I've tried from Dante so far: Inferno.

Lemongrass Chicken Bahn Mi and Wonton Soup from Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine

Happy Thursday! The theme for our company-paid team lunch today was Vietnamese, and we decided to support the local family-owned gem, Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine, for some bánh mì!

I'm feeling a bit under the weather with a terrible dry cough, so I was definitely craving something comforting and warm. I ordered their B1 - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Bahn Mi and paired it with a small Wonton Soup for some cozy warmth.

Lemongrass Chicken Bahn Mi from Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine

The bánh mì was delicious! The Grilled Lemongrass Chicken was tender and packed with bright, citrusy, and savory flavor, perfectly complemented by the crisp, cool pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and a smear of rich pâté, all tucked into a perfectly crunchy baguette. 

Wonton Soup (small) from Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine

Meanwhile, the Wonton Soup was exactly what I needed: a piping hot, clean, and savory broth filled with silky wontons that were easy to sip down. I finished the soup right away during lunch (it was so soothing!) and enjoyed the rest of my delicious sandwich between afternoon meetings.

I always love Viet Sub's sandwiches! For future reference, here are the other bánh mì I've tried here so far:

• B1. Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
• B4. Special Sub (Vietnamese Ham / Cold Cut Meat / Meat Ball)
• B7. B.B.Q Sub (Pork / Beef / Chicken / Meat Ball)
• C6. Wonton Soup (small)

Company Christmas Party from JOEY Burrard

Happy Wednesday and Merry Christmas! Today was our company Christmas party, and it was a blast. We started the evening by spending a fun 90 minutes being kids again, playing all the best arcade games at The Rec Room!

After all that competitive energy, we took a leisurely stroll over to the JOEY Burrard location for dinner. This was my first time dining at JOEY, and I was so excited to see how they stack up against classic Vancouver spots like The Keg, Earls, and Cactus Club. (This is my third Christmas party with my current employer; we did Cactus Club first, The Keg last year, and now JOEY!)

I started with the Korean Fried Cauliflower, and honestly, my mind was blown. I was chatting and taking a few bites, and then it dawned on me: this is not chicken! I seriously had to bite into the middle to double-check that it was actually cauliflower. The flavor was spot-on, and the texture was shockingly like chicken.

Korean Fried Cauliflower from JOEY Burrard
Sweet & spicy Koren chili glaze, pickled fresnos, watermelon radish

For my main dish, I went for the Herb Crush Salmon with truffle beurre blanc, preserved tomatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, and snap peas. I know, I'm that unusual person who orders salmon even when the restaurant is known for steak! While it was fresh and beautifully plated, it wasn't super flavorful. I have to say, The Keg's salmon dish still holds the top spot for me.

Herb Crush Salmon from JOEY Burrard
Truffle beurre blanc, preserved tomatoes, creamy mushroom potatoes, and snap peas

To end the meal, I ordered the Warm Italian Donuts with vanilla mascarpone cream and lemon curd. They were pillowy soft and perfectly tart... but man, it was disappointing that they weren't actually warm.

Warm Italian Donuts from JOEY Burrard
Vanilla mascarpone cream and lemon curd

Overall, it was a fun day of celebrating! Now, I know which of the big three has the best salmon.

My Husband's Checklist

As you've probably gathered from my previous posts, I enjoy the free company-paid team lunch every Thursday. As a result, I've been to quite a few food joints that my husband hasn't tried yet. This list is to help us keep track of all the places we need to visit together.

☑️ A la Mode Pie

☑️ Al Basha Express

⬜ Bali Bites food truck

☑️ bb.q Chicken

⬜ BC Momo

☑️ Blaze Gourmet Burger

☑️ Boteco Brasil

⬜ Brazilliant Café

⬜ Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

⬜ Browns Socialhouse

☑️ Burger Crush

⬜ Casereccio Foods

⬜ Cafe Medina

⬜ Chit Chat Burger Bar

⬜ Dante Italian Sandwich

⬜ Devil's Elbow Ale and Smoke House

⬜ Dingding Restaurant

⬜ Disco Cheetah

⬜ El Compadre (part of Club Kitchen)

☑️ Five Guys Burger & Fries

☑️ Gimme Coxinhas

☑️ Grand Chinese Restaurant

⬜ Hawker's Delight

⬜ H-Kitchen inside H-Mart

⬜ Ignite Pizzeria

☑️ JINYA Ramen Bar

☑️ Jerusalem Shawarma

⬜ JOEY at Burrard

☑️ John 3:16 Malaysian Delights

☑️ Jollibee

⬜ Khao Thai by Legato

☑️ La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop

⬜ Luca Restaurant

☑️ Meat & Bread

⬜ Mediterranean Grill

☑️ Memphis Blues BBQ House

⬜ Nablus Shawarma & Grill

⬜ Nando's

⬜ Nene Chicken

☑️ New Town Bakery & Restaurant

⬜ Original Joe's

☑️ Patrón Tacos & Cantina

⬜ PAUL Le Café

⬜ Peaked Pies

☑️ Pelicana Chicken

⬜ Pho Georgia Express

⬜ Pholicious

⬜ Pokerrito

☑️ Rosemary Rocksalt

⬜ Steve's Poke Bar

☑️ Straight Brooklyn Pizza

⬜ Talay Thai Restaurant

☑️ Thai Away Home

☑️ Thai Express

⬜ The Banter Room

⬜ The Cambie Pub

⬜ The Greek

☑️ The Old Spaghetti Factory

☑️ Tokyo in April

⬜ Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine

⬜ WA-Bagel

☑️ White Spot

⬜ Yopo Sweet Mandarin

❌ Chakra Indian Restaurant (closed)

❌ Davie Dosa Company (closed)

❌ Sushi UOmo (closed)

A Feast of Sides from Pizza Pizza

It’s game day! Today we gathered at my parents' house to watch the Whitecaps Western Conference Finals against San Diego. It was a full house: my parents, my brother, my sister and her fiancé, and, of course, me and hubby!

For the official game-day fuel, I had to order from the official pizza of the Whitecaps FC: the Canadian chain, Pizza Pizza! It's so fun to be with the whole family watching a high-stakes game, especially if they win (fingers crossed!).

We kept the main event simple and classic with an X-Large Classic Cheese Pizza. But we went all out on the sides! We got Garlic Cheese Fingers, a huge basket of Single Onion Rings, Jalapeno Poppers, Double Curly Fries, and Tots with Peppercorn Ranch dip.

Garlic Cheese Fingers from Pizza
Our Garlic Cheese Fingers are baked to golden perfection, topped with melted mozzarella and a buttery garlic spread. Whether you're sharing or keeping them all to yourself, they're the ultimate sidekick to any pizza!

Onion Rice from Pizza Pizza
Looking for a snack? Try our Single Onion Rings, the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings.

Tots with Dip (Peppercorn Ranch) from Pizza Pizza
Dive into snack time perfection with our Tater Tots with Dip! These golden-brown, bite-sized delights are made from premium potatoes, baked to crispy perfection while maintaining a fluffy interior. Pair it with one of our famous dipping sauces - this duo is your ultimate comfort snack!

Jalapeno Poppers from Pizza Pizza
These spicy, comfort-food classics are fried to order and stuffed with zesty cream-cheese filling. And, of course, very poppable. Comes in order of 8.

I remembered to take photos of all those great sides, but guess what I totally forgot to photograph? The one and only pizza we ordered! Classic mistake when you’re rushing to get back to the game.

Anyway, here's a look at everything I've tried from Pizza Pizza ever:

Pizza

• Canadian
• Classic Cheese
• Meat Supreme
• Mushroom Florentine

Sides

• Chicken Bites
• Creamy Garlic and Cheese Tots
• Curly Fries
• Garlic Cheese Fingers
• Funnel Cake Stix
• Half Moon Cheesy Bread
• Jalapeno Poppers
• Onion Rings
• Potato Wedges
• Tots with dip (Peppercorn Ranch)

Boneless Chicken Thighs and Skewers from Nando's

For dinner tonight, we decided on some flame-grilled deliciousness and headed over to Nando's at their Davie Street location. We always love their signature peri peri chicken!

Boneless Chicken Thigh with Spiced Rice and PERI-Fries from Nando's

Hubby went with the classic combo: the Two Boneless Thighs served with a side of Spiced Rice and PERI-Fries. Meanwhile, I opted for the Chicken Thigh Skewers, accompanied by sides of Golden Cauliflower and Roasted Brussel Sprouts.

Chicken Thigh Skewers with Golden Cauliflower and Roasted Brussel Sprouts from Nando's

It was a great meal overall, but I have a few notes for my next visit (and for anyone else planning a trip!):

• Spice Level: I think the sweet spot is definitely the third level of spice (Medium or Hot, depending on how they name it that day!). Anything higher is just spicy without enough flavor to truly enjoy the chicken and the marinade.
  
  
• Sides: Next time, I'm going to skip the cauliflower; it was just a little too saucy and rich, and the chicken is definitely the star of the show. The Peri Peri Rice is a must-have, though! It works so perfectly with the chicken and is a great vehicle for the sauce.

A solid dinner date! I'm already looking forward to my next peri peri fix.

PERI-PERI Chicken

• Chicken Thigh Skewers
• 2 Boneless Thighs

Sides

• PERI-Fries
• Spiced Rice
• Golden Cauliflower
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Esquite from La Esquiteria food cart

When we visited Mexico City (CDMX) last June, one of the absolute best street foods we tried was esquite, or corn in a cup. We've been dreaming about it ever since!

Tonight, as we were taking a cold winter walk to see the holiday lights at St. Paul's, we suddenly spotted a food cart called La Esquiteria! You know we had to stop and give it a try immediately.

We ordered the classic Esquite and it was truly delicious! It uses the same white corn and comes mixed with broth and mayo. Instead of traditional cotija cheese, they use feta, which provided a similar satisfying salty, crumbly texture.

Esquite (Corn in a Cup) from La Esquiteria food cart

The only difference from the CDMX version is the spice. In Mexico City, they add a spicy chili powder by default, but here at La Esquite, I had to do it myself and choose which specific spice to add. Even with that minor difference, holding that warm cup on a perfect cold winter evening was heavenly. What a great find on our holiday stroll!

Creamy Classic Tori Paitan from JINYA Ramen Bar

Happy Thursday! It was a chilly day, which meant the theme for team lunch could not have been more perfect: Ramen!

We took a quick walk over to our usual spot, Jinya Ramen, which is always a reliable choice for a cozy lunch. I decided to branch out from my usual favorites and ordered the Chef's special of the month: the Creamy Classic Tori Paitan.

Creamy Classic Tori Paitan from JINYA Ramen Bar
Chicken broth: chicken chashu, dehydrated tomato, enoki mushroom tempura, seared corn rib, spinach, butter and chili thread. Served with thick noodles.

Wow, it was delicious! The broth was incredibly comforting and rich (exactly what I needed on a colder day). I especially enjoyed the unexpected addition of the dehydrated tomato. It provided a wonderful, tangy contrast to the rich, creamy texture of the tori paitan broth. Overall, this was a surprisingly successful and delicious Chef's special. Definitely one I recommend if it pops up again!

I've had quite a few bowls here over the years. Below is a list of the ramen dishes I've enjoyed at Jinya so far:

• Creamy Classic Tori Paitan
• JINYA Chicken Ramen
• JINYA Tonkotsu Black
• JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010*
• Karaage Chicken Ramen
• Premium Tonkotsu Red
• The Red Garnet Ramen
• Spicy Chicken Ramen
• Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen
• Spicy Umami Miso Ramen
• Vegan Red Fire Opal

Hot Chocolate Date at The Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Today was a big day! We had a noon meeting with RBC to finalize our mortgage (huge relief!), and now we have about three hours to kill before BC Place opens its gates for the Whitecaps game. Our first stop for a mid-afternoon treat? The Belgian Chocolate Cafe!

We've actually known about this cozy little spot for years, but we've never properly had the chance to stop by. It was the perfect little "hot chocolate date" to celebrate the mortgage finalization and fuel up for the game.

Hot Chocolate from The Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Butter Croissant from The Belgian Chocolate Cafe

For my order, I kept it classic with a Hot Chocolate and a perfectly flaky Butter Croissant. Hubby, naturally, went for something a bit sweeter, choosing the rich Hazelnut Hot Chocolate alongside a beautiful Pistachio Croissant.

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate from The Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Pistachio Croissant from The Belgian Chocolate Cake

It was such a fun, cozy break. Now I have a serious sugar and chocolate rush! I think I might have too much energy before the game kicks off. Now the real question is: where should we go next to kill the last hour?

Mix Shawarma Plate from Mediterranean Grill

Our company-paid team lunches are always fun because they come with a theme! Every week, we have a little contest: an employee posts a question, everyone enters a guess, and the person closest to the correct answer gets to pick the food theme for the following week. This week's winner chose Greek!

We planned on ordering from The Greek in Yaletown, but Uber Eats was not cooperating (it completely shut down our order attempts!). That forced a last-minute pivot, and I'm so glad it did!

Mix Shawarma Plate from Mediterranean Grill
Chicken, beef, and lamb with dill rice

I quickly switched us over to Mediterranean Grill, and what a delicious save! I happily devoured my Mixed Meat Plate. It came with fluffy dill rice, a fresh salad, warm pita, and that essential cooling tzatziki. The portion was huge! I definitely had to box up some of the leftovers, which we happily enjoyed for dinner. I already can't wait to visit their location on Denman Street soon to try the same food fresh from the kitchen.

Tofu Teriyaki from Kinkura Sushi + Sake

I keep having long days at work. I enjoy it, but I'm absolutely exhausted by the end of the day. For dinner, we stopped by Kinkura Sushi in Davie before walking home.

Dinner at Kinkura Sushi + Sake

I ordered a healthy Tofu Teriyaki while hubby got the Giant Chicken Katsu.

Tofu Terkiyaki from Kinkura Sushi + Sake

I love their teriyaki tofu, especially the sautéed vegetables at the bottom that are covered in the teriyaki sauce. Hubby's katsu is huge, but we both think the pork version is better there.

Giant Chicken Katsu from Kinkura Sushi + Sake

For sharing, we ordered the Chef's Roll, which was totally unexpected. Instead of seaweed, they use a rice wrapper (like what you get on a Vietnamese summer roll). Inside is fresh seaweed and cucumber, all covered in a sweet umami sauce.

Chef Roll from Kinkura Sushi + Sake
Rice paper, tuna, sockeye salmon, ebi, chopped scallop, avo, and cucumber

It was such a delicious dinner. For future me, below is a list menu items you've tried at Kinkura so far:

• Giant Chicken Katsu
• Giant Tonkatsu
• Regular Chicken Karaage
• Takoyaki
• Salmon Teriyaki
• Tofu Teriyaki

Mushroom Mozza Mama Burger from A&W

The burger phase continues as hubby and I grabbed lunch at A&W today.

Hubby went for the seasonal Mushroom Mozza Mama burger. While it doesn't look very appetizing, if you're a mushroom lover, this fast food burger is worth a try.

Mushroom Mozzarella Mama Burger from A&W
Sink your teeth into the deliciousness of cremini mushrooms, real mozzarella cheese, grilled onions and grainy Dijon aioli, all topped on succulent grass-fed beef.

Meanwhile, I got the Spicy Chicken Burger. Hubby said it looked a bit sad. I don't think there's any sauce on it. It was just a good chicken strip, tomato, and lettuce in between two soft buns.

Spicy Chicken Burger from A&W

We got our usual side of onion rings and sweet potato fries.

Below is a list of menu items we've tried from A&W for future reference:

Breakfast

• All Canadian Special
• Bacon & Egger
• Classic Bacon & Eggs
• Pancakes with Syrup
• Sausage & Egger

Burgers

• Baby Burger
• Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger
• Mama Burger
• Mozza Burger
• Mushroom Mozza Mama Burger
• Spicy Piri-Piri Buddy Burger
• Teen Burger

Sides

• KitKat Turnover (limited time)
• Onion Rings
• Poutine
• Russet Thick-Cut Fries
• Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayonnaise
• Whistle Dog

Chicken

• BLT Chicken Cruncher
• Chicken Nuggets (limited time)
• Chicken Strips
• Chubby Chicken Cruncher
• Masala Veggie Burger
• Nashville Hot Chicken Cruncher
• Spicy Chicken Burger

Smokehouse Burger from Browns Socialhouse

I'm going through a burger phase, which means ordering Smokehouse Burger from Browns Socialhouse when we had team lunch there today to welcome a new colleague.

Smokehouse Burger from Browns Socialhouse
Cheddar, bacon, caramelized shallot, iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickle, BBQ sauce, and chipotle aioli

The barbecue sauce was excellent in the burger, but I feel like Burger Crush ruined burgers for me. This is good, don't get me wrong, but it's not the best burger in the world.

Buy Capiz Parol in Metro Vancouver

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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new shipment of authentic, handcrafted Capiz Parols from the Philippines! Demand is high and stock is extremely limited this season. Don't miss your chance to bring the brightest symbol of Filipino Christmas joy to your home in Metro Vancouver.

We have secured limited quantities of three popular sizes, available for local pickup in Richmond, BC.

Our 2025 Parol Collection

(All prices are listed in CAD.)

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• ⚠️ LAST CHANCE! Only ONE lantern remains in this size (Single Design Available).
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• Price: $200 CAD
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14-inch Boungavillae Capiz Parol (Christmas Lantern) from The Philippines is available now in Metro Vancouver

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• Best For: Houses, larger windows, covered porches, and high-visibility outdoor displays.
• Price: $270 CAD
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• See it in action: Visit the website for videos!

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• Best For: Main house displays, large exterior walls, and making a truly impressive Pasko statement.
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Double Spicy Tuna Special Roll from Masa Japanese Restaurant

Happy Saturday! We attended Sunday's anticipated mass this evening and attended the Rising Hope Concert in support of Sancta Maria. Afterwards, we had dinner at Masa Japanese Restaurant, focusing on their appetizers and getting one special roll.

Ebi Katsu from Masa Japanese Restaurant
Deep fried breaded prawn with sauce

We ordered their Ebi Katsu, Croquette, and Pork Gyoza. They're all delicious! The pork gyoza is crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned on the inside, which contrasts the soft and sweet croquette. Then, fresh shrimp coated by panko breading.

Croquette from Masa Japanese Restaurant
Deep fried breaded mashed squash with sauce

Pork Gyoza from Masa Japanese Restaurant
Deep fried dumplings with pork

Afterwards, I was still feeling hungry, so we chose the Double Spicy Tuna Special Roll, and it is spicy. Whew!

Double Spicy Tuna Special Roll from Masa Japanese Restaurant
Spicy tuna, cucumber roll with spicy crabmeat, Tempura flakes on top with spicy mayo

It's a happy dinner supporting our local small business. For future reference, below is a list of menu items we've tried from Masa.

Bento Box

• Teriaki (Beef) Bento Box
• Veggie Bento

Donburi (Rice Bowl)

• Chicken Katsu
• Unagi Don

Japanese Curry

• Assorted Katsu Curry
• Beef Curry
• Chicken Curry
• Shrimp Curry
• Veggie Curry

K-Meal (Korean Food)

• Bulgogi Jeongol
• Kimchi Fried Rice
• Deep Fried Chicken
• Korean Yangnyeom Chicken
• Soy Garlic Korean Boneless Chicken

Platter

• Salmon Teriyaki
• Tofu Teriyaki Platter
• Tonkatsu

Ramen

• Kara Miso Ramen
• Miso Ramen
• Shio Ramen
• Tonkatsu Ramen
• Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

Special Roll

• Aburi Cheese Monster Roll
• Atlantic Salmon Oshi Sushi
• Crispy Jumbo Dynamite Roll
• Devil's Kiss
• Double Dragon
• Double Spicy Tuna Special Roll
• Grouse Mountain
• Juliet Roll
• Knights of the Round Table
• Romeo Roll
• Sake Bomb Roll
• Secret Garden Roll
• Tekka Bomb Roll
• Tuna Tataki Roll
• Volcano Roll (Salmon)

Starters

• Agedashi Tofu: Original and Diavolo
• Chicken Karaage
• Chicken Wings (salt and pepper with sweet chilli sauce)
• Creamy Prawn
• Croquette
• Ebi Katsu
• Gyoza (Pork)
• Gyoza (Veggie)
• Sushi Pizza: Original
• Takoyaki

Sweets

• Green Tea Mochi

Tempura

• Appetizer Tempura
• Assorted Tempura

U-Don

• Nabeyaki U-Don

Cheeseburger and Vegan Nuggets from Burger Crush

We received free burgers from Burger Crush the last time we dined here, and it's time to redeem them. For dinner tonight, we got a couple of single cheeseburgers with fries, and we also tried their vegan nuggets.

The previous two visits to this spot, I got their 'Veggie Style' Cheeseburger and Vegan Cheeseburgers, and it's not even close to how great the beef Cheeseburger is! I'm not big on burgers in general (I don't crave them) because I always thought the ratio between patty and bun was off. This is the first one that I didn't have to take a sip of my drink between bites. I love it.

Cheeseburger from Burger Crush
Brioche bun, smashed Canadian Angus beef patty, cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, and secret crush sauce

Cheeseburger from Burger Crush

Vegan Nuggets from Burger Crush
Their house-made tofu nuggets served with Original Crush

I also surprisingly enjoyed their Vegan Nuggets. Hmmm. Who knew that tofu could be so awesome? I need more of this in my life, especially with their Original Crush Dip. I'll order this again just to try their other dips.

We'll be back since we have one more free burger card to use, and I can't wait to get more vegan nuggets.

Burger Crush has a small menu in which they specialize, and below is a list of everything we've tried.

Burgers

• Cheeseburger
• Vegan Cheeseburger
• 'Veggie Style' Cheeseburger

Fries & Sides

• French Fries (I always order them but don't take photos)
• Crush Fries
• Vegan Nuggets
• Dips
• Hot Crush
• Sweet Crush
• Herb Crush
• Original Crush (I tried it with the Vegan Nutts in this post)