Sausage Scrambled Egg Loaded Box from Tim Hortons

Happy Thursday! It's the day I usually indulge myself a little by getting a Tims wrap for breakfast. Today, when I opened the app, there was a new item: Scrambled Egg Loaded Box with your choice of sausage, bacon, double stacked (both sausage and bacon), or just eggs.

Sausage Scrambled Egg Loaded Box from Tim Hortons 

Sausage Scrambled Loaded Box from Tim Hortons 

I chose sausage. The box came with two cut up hash browns, scrambled eggs, and crumbled sausage drizzled with their chipotle sauce.

It's different and acceptable, but I'll stick to my wrap. I needed that tortilla to help with the sauce.

Wonton Noodle Soup from Pholicious

Happy Thursday! For our company-paid weekly team lunch, the chosen theme is Vietnamese cuisine. We decided to visit our old favourite, Pholicious. I tried their wonton noodle soup, and it's the perfect comfort food on a rainy day.

Wonton Noodle Soup from Pholicious

For future reference, here is a list of dishes I have tried from Pholicious:

• House Special Pho
• Special Vermicelli
• Vegan Spring Roll

Beef Stew and Nam Vang Style Rice Noodle from DA LAT Vietnamese Restaurant

We are breaking from our annual tradition. Every year during the first week of April, we visit our tax preparer to file our taxes. Afterward, we usually grab dinner at Kokoro Ramen. This year, we decided to go to DA LAT because it closes later.

For sharing, we ordered one of the best spring rolls we've had in quite a while—perfectly crispy exterior filled with flavorful pork.

Spring Rolls from DA LAT Vietnamese Restaurant
Deep-fried spring rolls filled with ground pork, taro, carrot, white onion, garlic, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodle served with Vietnamese sweetened fish sauce.

I ordered my go-to Vietnamese dish: Beef Stew. It was satisfactory, with tender beef and good flavor. I wish the consistency were more stew-like than soupy.

Beef Stew from DA LAT Vietnamese Restaurant
Steam jasmine rice; white onion and tomato base beef stew soup; tender beef shank cubes. Garnish with scallion and basil.

Hubby ordered the Nam Vang Style Rice Noodle, which was so comforting with a mix of char siu, minced pork, shrimp, and scallops.

Nam Vang Style Rice Noodle from DA LAT Vietnamese Restaurant
Hu tieu Noodle; pork bones, dry seafood and radish soup; char siu, stir fry minced pork with salted radish, shrimps, quail eggs, scallops. Garnish with cilantro, fried onions, chives, cooked bean sprout, and lettuce

Yay for supporting small businesses and enjoying great food with my husband and brother!

Chicken Vindaloo from Chakra Indian Restaurant

Happy Thursday! It's company-paid free lunch, and the theme for this week is Indian. We walked to the nearby Chakra Indian Restaurant, and I ordered chicken vindaloo with basmati white rice.

Chicken Vindaloo from Chakra Indian Restaurant

It was the perfect balance of tangy and spicy. I finished the vindaloo but was able to take half of the rice home.

Vegan Red Fire Opal from JINYA Ramen Bar

Happy Thursday! For our company-paid weekly team lunch, we went to our favorite JINYA Ramen Bar. This time, I ordered their Vegan Red Fire Opal ramen.

Vegan Red Fire Opal from JINYA Ramen Bar
Yuzu flavoured hot and sour soup: tofu, sauteed bamboo shoot, simmered shiitake mushroom, cilantro, chili thread, chili oil and lime. Served with thick noodles. 

For future me, below is a list of ramen you have tried:

• 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

Chocolate Chunk Brookie from Tim Hortons

Ever wonder what would happen if a cookie and a brownie had a baby in the oven? Well, Tim Hortons has the answer: the Chocolate Chunk Brookie! It's just what you'd picture – a brownie chunk baked right into the middle of a cookie, giving it a little hill.

Chocolate Chunk Brookie from Tim Hortons

Chocolate Chunk Brookie from Tim Hortons

The Galaxy Combo from Pound Steak

Happy Saturday! For dinner today, we celebrated my sister's birthday at Pound Steak in Richmond, BC. I ordered their Japanese curry with chicken katsu, while my husband chose The Galaxy Combo, which included a variety of delicious items.

Curry Chicken Katsu comes with unlimited soup and rice

The Galaxy Combo comes with 1/2 lbs AAA flat iron steak, hamburg steak, prawn Katsu, Japanese style sausage, sunny side up egg, side vegetables and potato wedges, and two sauces: the Pound Steak sauce and demi-glace sauce

Birriaquiles from Patrón Tacos & Cantina

Happy Thursday! For our weekly company-paid team lunch, we went to our go-to Mexican spot, Patrón Tacos and Cantina. I ordered the Birriaquiles from their menu. 

Birriaquiles from Patrón Tacos & Cantina
Corn tortilla chips soaked in Chile pasilla sauce and birria broth with melted cheese. Topped with birria beef, feta cheese, sour cream onions, and cilantro. Served with a side of pork beans.

For future me, below is a list of menu items we have tried:

Appetizers

• Empanaditas
• Nachos (Birria)

Sopas Tradicionales

• Tortilla Soup
  

Main

• Birriaquiles
• Burrito (Chicken Tinga)
• Chilaquiles (Chorizo)
• Enchiladas (Carnitas and Garlic Mushroom)
  
• Huaraches (Garlic Mushroom)
  
• Quesabirria
• Quesadillas

 Desserts

• Churros

Philadelphia Roll from Sushivan

It's Ash Wednesday. After the 7:00 pm Mass, my husband and I stopped by Sushivan for dinner. We both ordered our favorite Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box, and to share, we got the Philadelphia Roll.

Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box from Sushivan
Salmon teriyaki, appy Sashimi, appy tempura, salad, 4 pieces California Roll, and rice

The standout ingredient in the Philadelphia Roll is the cream cheese. It pairs extremely well with the smoked salmon and cucumber. It's the perfect bite with the sushi rice.

Philadelphia Roll from Sushivan
Cream cheese, cucumber, Avo, crab meat, and smoked salmon on top

For future reference, below is a list of menu items I’ve tried at Sushivan.

Appetizer

• Chicken Karage
• Ika Karage
• Soy Garlic Chicken Karage
• Spicy Chicken Karage
• Takoyaki

Bento Box

• Teriyaki Box (Chicken or Beef)
• Sushi and Sashimi Box
• Teriyaki and Sashimi Box (Chicken or Beef)
• Salmon Teriyaki & Sashimi Box

Donburi

• Unagi Don

Special Roll

• Alaska Roll
• Awesome Roll
• Alien Roll
• Spider Roll
• Love Love Roll
• Rainbow Roll
• Caterpillar Roll
• Dragon Roll
• Philadelphia Roll

Tempura

• Seafood Tempura

Udon / Meal

• Chicken Katsu
• Kimchi Fried Rice
• Korean Style Ramen
• Cream Crab Udon

Planetary Taco Bowl from Beast Unleashed inside BC Place

Happy Thursday! Hubby and I watched the Vancouver Whitecaps match against Deportivo Saprissa with the primary goal of documenting the BC Place menu (link here). For dinner, we ordered the Planetary Taco Bowl from Beast Unleashed, and I got my favorite Short Rib Poutine from The Poutinerie.

Planetary Taco Bowl from Beast Unleashed in BC Place

The Planetary Taco Bowl is not your typical stadium food – it includes rice and black beans as a base, topped with fresh lettuce, pico de gallo, and corn. Of course, for added texture, there's fried tortilla.

Short Rib Poutine from The Poutinerie 

I thought about trying a new dish but was hesitant, so I went back to my favorite BC Place food item: Short Rib Poutine. It's not as delicious as I remembered, which is unfortunate, but still worth every calorie.

I'm hoping we can watch another Whitecaps game this week, but we'll see.

BC Place Food and Drinks Concessions Menu for 2025

If you are attending a concert, show, Vancouver Whitecaps match, or BC Lions game at BC Place, below is a list of available food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) along with their prices.

All prices are in Canadian dollars and exclude taxes and tips. The menu and prices are subject to change without prior notice. This list was last updated on February 27, 2025 when we watched the Vancouver Whitecaps FC win against Saprissa.

BC Place

This is the fourth year that I have been documenting the menu inside BC Place: 2022, 2023, and 2024.

List of food concessions inside BC Place

Beast on Fire

Location: near sections 217 and 236

Food Menu at Beast on Fire

• Bavarian smokie - $14.75
• Pulled pork sandwich - $17.25
• Slow roasted prime rib - $20.25

Beer Menu at Beast on Fire

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic tall draught (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic small draught (355 ml) - $9.25
• Craft tall can (473 ml) - $13.25
• Specialty small can (355 ml) - $10.25

Pepsi Beverages at Beast on Fire

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Beast on Fire

• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Beast Unleashed

Location: near section 210

Food Menu at Beast Unleashed

• Foot long lobster roll - $42.00
• Foot long lobster roll (6-inch) - $25.00
• Cheeseburger deluxe - $15.50
• Planetary taco bowl - $16.50

Beer Menu at Beast Unleashed

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic tall draught (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic small draught (355 ml) - $9.25
• Craft tall can (473 ml) - $13.25
• Specialty small can (355 ml) - $10.25

Pepsi Beverages at Beast Unleashed

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Beast Unleashed

• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Bombay South Asian Kitchen

Location: near section 220

Food Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Lamb korma - $14.50
• Butter chicken - $14.00
• Chana masala - $15.50
• Handmade vegetable samosas (2 pieces) - $10.50

Draught Beer Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Premium (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic (355 ml) - $9.25

Canned Beer Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Domestic (355 ml) - $9.00
• Premium (355 ml) - $10.75
• Tall Craft (473 ml) - $13.25

Specialty Can Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Tall (440 ml) - $12.75
• Small (355 ml) - $9.75

House Wines Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Heron Bay - Red or White - $12.25

Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Pepsi soft drinks - $6.50
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Bombay South Asian Kitchen

• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Boom Kitchen

Location: near section 230

Food Menu at Boom Kitchen

• Plantery taco bowl - $15.50
• Coriander chicken bowl - $16.75
• Tuna poke bowl - $16.75
• Prime rib grilled cheese - $15.50

Beer Menu at Boom Kitchen

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic tall draught (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic small draught (355 ml) - $9.25
• Craft tall can (473 ml) - $13.25
• Specialty small can (355 ml) - $10.25

Pepsi Beverages at Boom Kitchen

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Boom Kitchen

• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Cin City Donuts

Location: near sections 224

Menu of Cin City Donuts

• Cinnamon mini donuts bag (12 pieces) - $9.50
• Cinnamon mini donuts bucket (24 pieces) - $18.00
• Cotton candy - $7.50
• Freshly squeezed lemonade (24 oz) - $8.50

Dawson's Deluxe

Location: near section 244

Food Menu at Dawson's Deluxe

• Footlong bacon dog - $15.25
• Bavarian smokie - $14.75
• Elote dog - $14.75
• Pizza Pizza (cheese, pepperoni, or hawaiian) - $8.50 for a single slice

Beer Menu at Dawson's Deluxe

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic tall draught (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic small draught (355 ml) - $9.25
• Craft tall can (473 ml) - $13.25
• Specialty small can (355 ml) - $10.25

Pepsi Beverages at Dawson's Deluxe

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Dawson's Deluxe

• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Dawson's Hot Dogs

Location: near section 201, 214, 227, and 241

Food Menu at Dawson's Hot Dog

• Foot long dog - $12.25
• All-beef jumbo hot dog - $8.00
• Nachos (Tostitos) - $8.25
• Kids combo (hot dog, bag of chips, choice of bottled drink) - $7.75

Snacks Menu at Dawson's Hot Dog

• Popcorn (130 oz) - $8.00
• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Drinks Menu at Dawson's Hot Dog

• Molson Canadian (710 ml) - $17.75
• Molson Canadian (355 ml) - $9.25
• Hop Valley IPA (710 ml) - $19.75
• Hop Valley IPA (355 ml) - $10.25

Pepsi Beverages at Dawson's Hot Dog

• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75
• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Hot beverages - $3.50
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade - $6.75
• Iced tea - Lipton - $6.75

Lionsgate Grill

Location: near section 201, 214, 227, and 241

Food Menu at Lionsgate Grill

• Bacon cheeseburger - $17.25
• Crispy chicken sandwich - $16.50
• Cheeseburger deluxe - $15.50
• Classic hamburger - $13.50
• Bucket of tenders (6 pieces) served with fries - $25.50
• Chicken tenders (3 pieces) served with fries - $16.75
• Kid's combo (1 chicken tender amd fries) - $7.75

Snacks Menu at Lionsgate Grill

• French fries - $8.00
• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Beer Menu at Lionsgate Grill

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic tall draught (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic small draught (355 ml) - $9.25

Pepsi Beverages at Lionsgate Grill

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75
• Gatorade - $6.75
• Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Hot beverages - $3.50

Lot 185

Location: near section 236

Hot Beverage Menu at Lot 185

• Coffee - $3.50
• Tea - $3.50
• Hot chocolate

Pastries & Snack Menu at Lot 185

• Almond croissant - $5.50
• Cheese scone - $5.00
• Jumbo cookie - $4.50
• Mom's banana bread - $4.50
• Butter croissant - $4.00
• Candy - $7.25

Cold Beverages Menu at Lot 185

• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75
• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Dole apple juice - $6.75
• Cold specialities - $4.50
• Cold coffee - $3.50
• Gatorade - $6.75

The Mac Bar

Location: near section 207

Food Menu at The Mac Bar

• Mac & Cheese - $12.50
• Customise with add on +$4.50 each
  • Add cheese curds
  • Add pulled beef short rib
  • Add chicken
• Caesar Salad - $10.75
• Cheese Plate - $9.75
• Oceanwise Tuna Bowl - $16.25

Snacks Menu at The Mac Bar

• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

House Wines Menu at The Mac Bar

• Red or White (147 ml) - $12.25

Canned Beer Menu at The Mac Bar

• Domestic (355 ml) - $9.00
• Premium (355 ml) - $10.75
• Craft (355 ml) - $13.25

Specialty Can Menu at The Mac Bar

• Tall (440 ml) - $12.75
• Small (355 ml) - $9.75

Non-Alcoholic Drinks at The Mac Bar

• Pepsi soft drinks - $6.50
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Pizza Pizza

Location: near sections 222 and 249

Food Menu at Pizza Pizza

Available flavours:

• Cheese
• Pepperoni
• Hawaiian
• Single slice - $8.50
• 2 Slice combo - $14.75
• Nachos with cheese - $8.25
• Popcorn (130 oz) - $7.25
• Häagen-Dazs ice cream - $6.50
• Candy - $7.25
• Chips - $3.75

Beer Menu at Pizza Pizza

• Coors Light (355 ml) - $9.00
• Heineken (330 ml) - $10.75

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Pizza Pizza

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $6.50
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Hot beverage (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) - $3.50

The Poutinerie

Location: near sections 212 and 239

Food Menu at The Poutinerie

• Classic poutine - $12.50
• Short rib poutine - $15.75
• Chicken tenders (4 pieces) - $16.75
• Fries - $8.00
• Garlic fries - $9.75

Alcoholic Drinks Menu at The Poutinerie

• Coors Light Draught Beer (355 ml) - $9.25
• Coors Light Draught Beer (710 ml) - $17.75
• Granville Island Draught Lager (330 ml) - $10.25
• Granville Island Draught Lager (710 ml) - $19.75

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Pizza Pizza

• Pepsi bottled beverages - $6.50
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75
• Hot beverage (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) - $3.50

Seoul Food

Location: near section 206

Food Menu at Seoul Food

• Korean chicken rice bowl - $19.00
• Spicy Korean glaze - $19.00
• Soy honey garlic - $19.00
• Original Koren-fried chicken - $19.00
• Vegan tenders (6 pieces) - $14.75

Alcoholic Drinks Menu at Seoul Food

• Coors Light Draught Beer (355 ml) - $9.25
• Coors Light Draught Beer (710 ml) - $17.75
• Granville Island Draught Lager (330 ml) - $10.25
• Granville Island Draught Lager (710 ml) - $19.75

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Pizza Pizza

• Pepsi bottled beverages - $6.50
• Dole bottled jucices - $6.75
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75
• Hot beverage (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) - $3.50

Stadium Favourites

Location: near section 221

Food Menu at Stadium Favouries

Available flavours:

• Cheese
• Pepperoni
• Hawaiian
• Single slice - $8.50
• 2 Slice combo - $14.75
• Nachos with cheese - $8.25
• Popcorn (130 oz) - $7.25
• Pretzels - $6.50
• Churros - $4.50
• Chips - $3.75
• Häagen-Dazs ice cream - $6.50
• Candy - $7.25

Beer Menu at Stadium Favourites

• Coors Light (355 ml) - $9.00
• Heineken (330 ml) - $10.75

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Stadium Favourites

• Pepsi bottled soft drinks - $5.75
• Energy drinks - $9.00
• Gatorade / Pure Leaf - $6.25
• Dole bottled jucices - $5.50
• Aquafina bottled water - $4.75
• Hot beverage (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) - $3.50

List of alcoholic beverages concessions inside BC Place

Beer Express

Location: near section 208, 213, 219, and 240

Beer Menu

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic tall draught (710 ml) - $17.75
• Domestic small draught (355 ml) - $9.25
• Premium can (355 ml) - $13.25
• Specialty tall can (440 ml) - $13.00
• Specialty small can (355 ml) - $10.25

House Wine (Heron Bay) Menu

• Red or White (147 ml) - $9.25

Pepsi Beverages Menu at Beer Express

• Guru Organic Energy - $9.00
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Beer Express

• Popcorn (170 oz) - $9.00
• Candy - $7.25
• Cracker Jacks - $6.75
• Chips - $3.75

Beverage Express

Location: near sections 201, 207, 220, and 228

Beer Menu

• Domestic (355 ml) - $9.00
• Premium (355 ml) - $10.75
• Premium (473 ml) - $13.25

Coolers & Ciders at Beverage Express

• Small (355 ml) - $10.25
• Tall (440 ml) - $13.00

Non-Alcoholic at Beverage Express

• Gateorade - $6.75
• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Beer Express

• Chips - $3.75

Coors Light

Location: near section 252

Domestic Beer Menu

• Coors Light (355 ml) - $9.00
• Coors Light (710 ml) - $17.50
• Coors Original (355 ml) - $9.00
• Coors Original (710 ml) - $17.50

Premium Beer Menu

• Heineken (355 ml) - $10.75
• Heineken (710 ml) - $19.50

Cider Menu

• Strongbow Apple Cider (440 ml) - $13.00

Specialty Menu

• Hard Iced Tea (355 ml) - $10.25
• Coolers (355 ml) - $10.25
• Seltzers (355 ml) - $10.25

Non-Alcoholic and Snacks Menu

• Aquafina - $5.75
• Gatorade - $6.75
• Chips - $3.75

El Jimador

Location: near section 203

• Lime Margarita - $10.75
• Charro Negro - $10.75
• Tequila & 7 - $10.75
• High Ball - $10.75
• Red or White Wine (147 ml) - $12.25

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express

• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Thirsty Pigeon Express

Location: near section 203

Beer Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Premium tall can (473 ml) - $13.25

Specialty Cans Menu

• Cider (440 ml) - $13.00
• Cooler / Selzter (355 ml) - $10.25

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express

• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Thirsty Pigeon Express

• Chips - $3.75

Thirsty Pigeon

Location: near section 246

Beer Menu at Thirsty Pigeon

• Premium tall draught (710 ml) - $19.75
• Premium small draught (355 ml) - $10.25
• Domestic can (355 ml) - $9.00
• Premium can (355 ml) - $10.75
• Craft tall can (473 ml) - $13.25

Specialty Cans Menu

• Cider (440 ml) - $13.00
• Cooler / Selzter (355 ml) - $10.25

House Wine (Heron Bay) Menu

• Red or White (147 ml) - $9.25

Non-Alcoholic Menu at Thirsty Pigeon

• Aquafina bottled water - $5.75

Snacks Menu at Thirsty Pigeon

• Popcorn (170 oz) - $9.00
• Candy - $7.25
• Cracker Jacks - $6.75

JINYA Chicken Ramen from JINYA Ramen Bar

Happy Thursday! For the company-paid team lunch, the chosen theme was salad for the team in our Melbourne office because they're still enjoying summer weather, and soup for the teams in Cork and Vancouver. We decided to visit our go-to, JINYA Ramen Bar. I chose the lower-calorie JINYA Chicken Ramen and swapped the noodles for their low-carb version.

JINYA Chicken Ramen from JINYA Ramen Bar
Chicken broth: chicken chashu, spinach, green onion, and fried onion

It’s my first time trying a non-spicy ramen bowl—ever. The chicken broth was comforting and creamy. Meanwhile, the low-carb noodles had a slippery texture and weren’t as chewy as regular ramen noodles. I’ll stick to the normal noodles.

For future me, below is a list of ramen you have tried:

• 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

Pão de queijos and more from Brazilliant Café and Catering

Happy Thursday! Our company is celebrating Brazilian Carnaval. We did a mask-decorating activity and ordered breakfast from Brazilliant Café & Catering in Seymour. I placed our food order online for pickup at 8:30 am.

Brazillian Carnaval celebration with food from Braziliant Café and Catering

I chose the traditional Brazilian breakfast pão de queijo with ham and cheese for myself, and for sharing, we got bolinho de bacalhau (Codfish Croquettes). To end our breakfast on a sweet note, I got a box of brigadeiros – coconut, dulce de leche, coffee, and chocolate.

Pão de queijo with ham and cheese from Brazilliant Café and Catering

The pão de queijo was still warm, with a soft, chewy interior and a cheesy exterior. I enjoyed it, but it’s definitely a food coma-inducing breakfast. I can't believe how sleepy I felt afterward! One of my colleagues even got a second cup of coffee and took a walk outside to stay awake.

Pão de queijo is made from cassava flour which made it so perfectly chewy and filling.

The bolinho de bacalhau is my favorite! I grew up in the Philippines and love fish. Of course, if we had an air fryer, having this piping hot and crispy would be magnificent.

A box of Brigadeiros from Brazilliant Café and Catering

I do find the brigadeiros a bit too sweet, but they're oh-so-perfect with a cup of tea.

I love company events because of the different foods I get to try!

Avocado Impossible™ Burger in a lettuce wrap from White Spot

Happy Thursday! For our company-paid team lunch today, we went to the Canadian chain White Spot for burgers. I went for their Avocado Impossible™ Burger and decided to swap the buns for a lettuce wrap. It's official: when available, I’m always going to swap the buns for fresh, crunchy, and light lettuce.

Avocado Impossible™ Burger from White Spot
Chargrilled Impossible™ Burger made-from-plants with fresh avocado, pickled onions, lettuce & tomato. Jalapeño ranch.

The Impossible™ patty was surprisingly delicious, with none of the aftertaste that Beyond Meat tends to have. Moreover, the abundance of lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and creamy avocado made the burger seem healthier. This is an excellent choice for vegans and vegetarians looking to grab a delicious burger without meat.

Kouign-amann and double baked almond croissant from Angus T

I love croissants, and I’ve tried the "best" ones in Vancouver. So far, my favourite is the one we had today from Angus T. I got their double-baked almond, while my husband went for the more difficult-to-pronounce kouign-amann—our first time seeing it on a menu!

The double-baked almond was perfectly flaky and soft, but the real winner is the balance of the sweet filling and the nuttiness provided by the almond topping. I love it! It’s the best one I’ve had.

Double baked almond croissant from Angus T

The kouign-amann is also buttery and flaky. I’m unsure how it’s supposed to taste, so it’s hard for me to judge just how delicious it is.

Kouign-amann croissant from Angus T

I can’t wait to come back and try their other flavours!

12oz Prime Striploin and Vegan Garden Burger from Earls Yaletown

We are celebrating my hubby's birthday with lunch at Earls in their Yaletown location.

Hubby chose the 12oz Prime Striploin, which came with seasoned vegetables and mashed potatoes. The steak was fattier and so juicy—I loved it! I’m grateful that hubby willingly gave me more than a couple of bites.

12oz Prime Striploin from Earls

Meanwhile, I opted for the Vegan Garden Burger with fries. It was better than expected — still not as good as their original vegetarian burger, but a step up from the Beyond Meat version.

Garden Burger from Earls Yaletown
100% plant-based patty, tomato, red onion, leaf lettuce, pickle, mayonnaise, mustard, toasted brioche bun

Lunch dates are so much fun!

For future me, below is a list of menu items you have tried from Earls so far.

Brunch

• Crab Cake Benedict

Handheld

• Beyond Burger
• Garden Burger
• Roast Beef Sandwich
• Vegetarian Burger

Mains

• Half BBQ Ribs
• Oven Roasted Salmon

Noodles + Bowls

• Garlic Prawn Spaghetti
• Truffle Tortellini
• Truffled Parmesan Chicken

Shareable

• Warm Spinach + Three Cheese Dip
• Yuzu Calamari

Soup

• Clam Chowder

Steaks

• Canadian Prime Sirloin (9oz)
• Filet Mignon
• Filet + Peppercorn
• 12oz Prime Striploin (12oz)

Desserts

• Key Lime Pie
• Molten Gingerbread Cake
• Sticky Toffee Pudding Bowl

Valentine's Coffee Date at Fable Café in Granville Street

I took annual leave today and decided to get a haircut at my favorite salon, Suki, in South Granville. Afterwards, hubby and I grabbed breakfast and hung out at Fable Café.

Food and drinks from Fable Café

I had a hot chocolate paired with garlic knots, while hubby had a cup of mocha with roulé oignon fromage. The food and drink were decent, but I wish they had offered to reheat the pastries we got. The real winner was the ambiance, from the soft music to the perfect lighting.

Chirashi Don from Sushi Bros

For dinner tonight, we decided to stop by Sushi Bros along Robson before heading to Costco for groceries. I ordered the chirashi don.

It was my first time trying chirashi don! The sushi rice was magnificent, and each piece of raw fish was surprisingly fresh. However, I still feel there's too much rice.

Chirashi Don from Sushi Bros

We also ordered their takoyaki, but it’s not something I would recommend.

Takoyaki from Sushi Bros

Overall, it’s a decent spot, and there's usually a line during lunchtime. I may try chirashi don from other places to compare, but this was a good first try.

Hanauma Bowl from Pokerrito

Happy Thursday! For team lunch today, the chosen theme is poke, so we walked to the nearby Pokerrito.

Hanauma Bowl from Pokerrito
Salmon, seaweed salad, crab meat, edamame, ginger, masago, tamago, furikake, creamy mayo, cucumbers, sweet onions, green onions, and romaine lettuce

I enjoy raw fish like sashimi but am not a fan of poke, and this is the first time I’ve enjoyed a poke bowl —so much so that I’m already looking forward to coming back. I got the Hanauma Bowl.

Hanauma Bowl from Pokerrito
Salmon, seaweed salad, crab meat, edamame, ginger, masago, tamago, furikake, creamy mayo, cucumbers, sweet onions, green onions, and romaine lettuce

It came with fresh salmon and all the amazing ingredients that go with it. The biggest change I made was opting for romaine lettuce as the base instead of rice or another carb as base. It was refreshing, like a seafood salad bowl.

The Red Garnet Ramen from JINYA Ramen Bar

Happy Sunday! It snowed overnight, and Vancouver is absolutely gorgeous. ♥️ For lunch, we decided to warm up by finally visiting the JINYA Ramen that opened at the corner of West Broadway and Granville.

The Red Garnet Ramen from JINYAA
Vegetable broth: pork chashu, spinach, green onion, kikurage, white onion with chili garlic sauce. Served with thick noodles

The Red Garnet from JINYA

I ordered the Chef's Special for the month: Red Garnet Ramen and Curry Rice Croquettes, while hubby chose the JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010 and Crispy Fried Chicken.

The Red Garnet Ramen was too salty for my liking, which is unfortunate.

Curry Rice Croquettes from JINYA Ramen Bar
Seasoned curry Rice balls with ground chicken stuffed with white cheddar cheese, then lightly fried to crispy perfection

Curry Rice Croquettes from JINYA Ramen Bar

The Curry Rice Croquettes were perfectly crunchy on the outside, with a creamy curry rice and melted cheese filling. Delicious!

JINYA Tonkotsu Original 2010* from JINYA Ramen Bar
Pork broth: pork chashu, green onion, spinach, seasoned egg, nori dried seawood. Served with extra thick noodles

Of course, I can never say no to fried chicken, which was perfect with juicy, tender meat and a crunchy exterior.

Mochi Ice Cream - Green Tea from JINYA Ramen Bar

Mochi Ice Cream - Green Tea from JINYA Ramen Bar

It’s the perfect meal for this snowy Sunday.

For future me, below is a list of ramen you have tried:

• 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