Kokumiso Special for Dinner at Benkei Ramen

Happy Friday! It's Thanksgiving Long Weekend, and we're off to Toronto tomorrow for our first outside BC flight and vacation since 2019.

Before that, we picked up an item from Best Buy and had dinner at Benkei Ramen.

I had the Tan Tan Noodle combo with small Beef Curry and drink, while hubby chose the Kokumiso Special combo with chicken karaage.

I enjoyed the karaage so much that I ordered more. 😁

Kokumiso Special
A perfect mixture of various spices is used to create Benkei's original miso, with tonkatsu soup topped with a black sesame sauce.

3-piece Chicken Karaage

The Kokumiso Ramen is delicious, at least the one hubby shared with me. Meanwhile, the Tan Tan Noodle is more saucy than soupy. It has a good amount of heat to open up the nostrils, but nothing crazy.

Tan Tan Noodle
A mixture of chicken broth and soy milk combined with Benkei's original special sesame sauce and spicy miso.

Small Curry Rice

The curry is usual, but the karaage is better than I expected. It is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and there's a subtle sweetness to it.

Chicken Karaage

Overall, a food coma-inducing dinner.

Excuse the spelling, typo, and formatting - I'm typing this on my phone because my laptop is already in the luggage. 😅

Benkei Ramen Main Menu and Sides

Below is a list of ramen and sides we tried from Benkei Ramen.

Shoyu Shio Miso

Tan Tan Noodle Akaoni Deluxe Kokumiso Special

5-pieces Gyoza Small Curry Rice Chicken Karaage

Kale Aid and Falafel Wrap for Lunch from Jugo Juice

We're trying to eat healthier, so I ordered fresh pressed juice and wraps from Jugo Juice.

Kale Aid (Kale, red apple, spinach, celery, lemon and ginger) and Fresh Orange Juice

Chicken Avocado Wrap
Chicken, avocado, tomato, romaine lettuce, mozzarella, and spicy mayo

Falafel Wrap
Falafels, cucumber, tomato, spinach, hummus, and hose-made GOA dressing

Both wraps were delicious, and I'll be happy to order them again. The Kale Aid was good but has an unusual aftertaste which I blame the ginger or maybe the celery. It tasted like curry. 

Hubby said drinking it on its own is fine, but taking a bite of the wrap, then sipping the juice did have an unusual after-taste. 

Thanksgiving Lunch at Home

Happy Thanksgiving! We're celebrating a week early with my siblings because my husband and I are going on vacation next week (during Thanksgiving Long weekend).

I thought we would just eat out and order a turkey. Still, my younger sister wanted to cook turkey and all the sides that are usually a part of a Thanksgiving meal; mashed potatoes, green bean casserole (so good!), stuffing (prepared by my sister's boyfriend), gravy, and cranberry sauce. We (hubby and I) purchased pecan and pumpkin pie from Whole Foods to complete the meal.

Thanksgiving Lunch was prepared by my younger sister.

After lunch, we played Smash Bros (like last week) and had fun. The trash talking was hilarious. I love my siblings and enjoy spending time with them. I can't wait to see them again next month for my birthday. They requested we do karaoke.

Sausage Farmer's Breakfast Sandwich and Wrap for breakfast at Tim Hortons

Happy Sunday! Before buying pumpkin pie and pecan pie for our one-week early Thanksgiving celebration, we had breakfast at Tim Hortons.

We ordered the Sausage Farmer's Breakfast in sandwich and wrap form from Tim Hortons. I still prefer the wrap, and it's my favourite item from the Tim Hortons breakfast menu.

Sausage Farmer's Breakfast Sandwich

Sausage Farmer's Breakfast Wrap

I prefer the wrap because the delicious ingredients are smooshed together in a tight space, and you get a bite of everything at once, while in sandwich form, some components tend to fall.

BC Place Concessions, Food, Menu, and Prices 2022 Checklist

Updated 2024 BC Place menu is now available!

Updated BC Place menu 2023 is available here.

I am watching 12 out of 17 home games of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC this year, and as such, I will try as much food as offered and make recommendations as we go. This post is my checklist of meals to try in the stadium with links to the actual post.

BC Place is the home of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and BC Lions.

⭐ Recommended

☑️ I ate this already

🔲 I have yet to try

All prices are in Canadian dollars based on the display in BC Place and are subject to change without prior notice. It does not include taxes or tips.

PRO TIP: The 22oz Pepsi Soft Drinks are refillable.

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Rogers Arena Menu and Price

If you need menu and prices for Rogers Arena (Home of the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Warriors), please go to this post.

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Beer Menu and Price inside BC Place

If you want beer prices, please go to this post.

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Updated BC Place menu 2023 is available here.

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	Food Item	Price	Enjoyment Date
Beast on Fire Section 217 and 236
☑️	Slow Roasted Prime Rib ⭐	$17.25	2022 July 02 Whitecaps FC won over LAFC 1-0
☑️	The BLT	$15.25	2022 July 02 Whitecaps FC won over LAFC 1-0
☑️	The Beast's Rib	$38.00	2022 July 26 Whitecaps FC won over Toronto FC 5-3 (Penalties)
🔲	Bacon-Wrapped Foot Long Hot Dog (On July 8, I noticed that this item was replaced by Chicken and Waffles)	$13.25
☑️	Chicken & Waffle	$14.75	2022 August 05 Whitecaps FC won over Houston Dynamo FC 2-1
Updated menu as of July 8:
Beast Unleashed Section 210
☑️	Smash Goldburger	$35.00	2022 July 26 Whitecaps FC won over Toronto FC 5-3 (Penalties)
☑️	Short Rib Bao Burger	$14.75	2022 August 05 Whitecaps FC won over Houston Dynamo FC 2-1
🔲	Kimchi Dog (On July 26, I noticed that this item was replaced by Handheld Pie)	$13.25
☑️	Handheld Pie	$9.50	2022 August 27 Whitecaps FC lost against Nashville SC 3-0
☑️	Elvis Burger	$14.75	2022 August 27 Whitecaps FC lost against Nashville SC 3-0
Updated menu as of July 26, 2022
Bombay South Asian Kitchen Section 220
☑️	Butter Chicken Curry	$13.50	2022 June 09 Canada Men's National Team won over Curaçao Men's National Team 4-0
☑️	Lamb Korma Curry	$12.75	2022 June 09 Canada Men's National Team won over Curaçao Men's National Team 4-0
☑️	Chana Masala Curry	$12.50	2022 September 17 Whitecaps FC won over Seattle Sounders FC 2-1
☑️	Vegetable Samosas (2 pieces)	$7.75	2022 June 09 Canada Men's National Team won over Curaçao Men's National Team 4-0
Boom Kitchen Section 230 and 244
☑️	Braised Short Rib Bowl	$16.50	2022 May 11 Whitecaps FC won over Valour FC 2-0
☑️	Chipotle Chicken Bowl ⭐	$15.75	2022 May 11 Whitecaps FC won over Valour FC 2-0
☑️	BC Place Signature Grilled Cheese	$10.25	2022 July 8 Whitecaps FC lost against Minnesota United FC 3-1
☑️	Super Happy Power Bowl	$12.50	2022 July 8 Whitecaps FC lost against Minnesota United FC 3-1
Commercial Drive Pizza Section 222 and 249
	Pizza Two Slice Combo	$10.25
☑️	Pepperoni Pizza Slice	$6.50	2022 October 1 Whitecaps FC won over Austin FC 2-0
☑️	Cheese Pizza Slice / Three Cheese Pizza	$6.50	2022 October 1 Whitecaps FC won over Austin FC 2-0
☑️	Hawaiian Pizza Slice/ Ham & Pineapple Pizza	$6.50	2022 September 17 Whitecaps FC won over Seattle Sounders FC 2-1
☑️	Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice / Ranchero Chicken Pizza	$6.50	2022 September 17 Whitecaps FC won over Seattle Sounders FC 2-1
☑️	Italian Job Pizza Slice / Carnivore Pizza	$6.50	2022 May 14 Whitecaps FC draw with San Jose Earthquakes 3-3
☑️	The Taco Pizza Slice / Fiesta Pizza	$6.50	2022 May 14 Whitecaps FC draw with San Jose Earthquakes 3-3
May 14 Menu Picture:
2022 April 2 Menu Picture:
Dawson's Hot Dogs Section 201, 214, 227, 233, and 241
☑️	Foot Long Hot Dog Supreme	$13.50	2022 April 2 Whitecaps FC won over Sporting KC 1-0
☑️	Foot Long Hot Dog	$10.25	2022 April 2 Whitecaps FC won over Sporting KC 1-0
🔲	Coney Island Chili Dog	$9.50
☑️	Jumbo Hot Dog	$6.50	2022 October 1 Whitecaps FC won over Austin FC 2-0
🔲	Vegetarian Hot Dog	$6.50
🔲	Topped Doritos Walking Taco	$9.50
Lionsgate Grill Section 206, 215, 228, 242, and 254
☑️	Bucket of Chicken Tenders with Fries	$24.75	2022 July 02 Whitecaps FC won over LAFC 1-0
☑️	Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe	$13.50	2022 May 8 Whitecaps FC won over Toronto FC 1-0
🔲	Cheeseburger Deluxe	$10.00
🔲	Original Hamburger	$9.00
🔲	Buffalo Chicken Tender Burger	$13.25
☑️	Chicken Tenders & Fries	$13.75	2022 May 8 Whitecaps FC won over Toronto FC 1-0
The Mac Bar Section 207
☑️	Oceanwise Tuna Bento Bowl	$15.50	We had this item on Level 3 Southwest Lounge.
🔲	Chef Salad	$12.75
🔲	Caesar Salad	$8.50
🔲	Cheese Plate	$8.50
☑️	Mac & Cheese Bowl	$12.00	We had this item on Level 3 Southwest Lounge.
🔲	Elote	$8.75
Customize the Mac and Cheese Bowl with possible add-ons (+3.75 each)
🔲	Add Chipotle Chicken
🔲	Add Cheese Curds
☑️	Add Pulled Beef Short Rib ⭐		2022 June 4 Whitecaps FC won over Real Salt Lake 2-1
☑️	Add All Beef Sausage		2022 June 4 Whitecaps FC won over Real Salt Lake 2-1
🔲	Add Sweet Corn
🔲	Add Crunchy Cheetos
The Poutinerie Section 212 and 239
☑️	Short Rib Poutine ⭐	$12.50	2022 March 5 Whitecaps FC draw New York City 0-0
☑️	Classic Poutine	$10.00	2022 February 19 Whitecaps FC intrasquad game
☑️	Chicken Tenders & Fries	$13.75	We had this item on Level 2: Lionsgate Grill.
☑️	Funnel Cake Fries	$8.25	2022 May 14 Whitecaps FC draw with San Jose Earthquakes 3-3
☑️	Garlic Fries	$8.00	2022 March 5 Whitecaps FC draw New York City 0-0
☑️	French Fries	$6.00	2022 March 5 Whitecaps FC draw New York City 0-0
Level 3 Southwest Lounge During the Canada Women National Team friendly game against Nigeria, we chose Club Seating. The Sports Lounge menu has items from different vendors on the second floor.
Mains
🔲	Grilled Stadium Hot Dog & Fries	$9.00
🔲	Kimchi Dog	$14.75
☑️	Mac & Cheese Bowl	$12.00	2022 April 8 Canada Women's National Team won over Nigeria 2-0
☑️	Short Rib Mac & Cheese	$16.25	We had this item on Level 2: The Mac Bar.
☑️	Chicken Tenders & Fries	$15.00	We had this item on Level 2: Lionsgate Grill.
☑️	Bucket of Chicken Tenders with Fries	$24.75	We had this item on Level 2: Lionsgate Grill.
	House Cheeseburger & Fries	$15.75
🔲	Buffalo Chicken Burger & Fries	$15.75
🔲	Unleashed Veg Burger & Fries	$15.75
☑️	Braised Short Rib Bowl	$16.50	We had this item on Level 2: Boom Kitchen.
☑️	Chipotle Chicken Bowl ⭐	$15.75	We had this item on Level 2: Boom Kitchen.
Tapas
☑️	Garlic Fries	$9.50	We had this item on Level 2: The Poutinerie.
☑️	House Fries	$8.00	2022 April 08 Canada Women's National Team won over Nigeria 2-0
☑️	Short Rib Poutine	$14.00	We had this item on Level 2: The Poutinerie.
☑️	Traditional Poutine	$10.50	We had this item on Level 2: The Poutinerie.
Grab N' Go
☑️	Oceanwise Tuna Bento Bowl	$15.50	2022 April 08 Canada Women's National Team won over Nigeria 2-0
🔲	Chef's Plate	$12.75
🔲	Caesar Salad	$8.50
🔲	Cheese Plate	$9.00

Can I bring food and beverages into BC Place?

No, outside food and beverage items are not permitted. (Source: BC Place website)

Can you bring water bottle into BC Place?

Yes, as long as they are empty. There are water refilling stations inside BC Place.

Does BC Place accept cash?

As of 2022, BC Place does not accept cash. They have a cash to card station inside BC Place.

Pizza and Hotdog for dinner at BC Place | Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Austin FC

It's the last home game of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the penultimate regular game of their MLS season. Praying for a miracle that they somehow reach the playoff and go further than they did last year.

We decided to continue down the list of items on my checklist for the last home game. So, first, we order a slice of Pepperoni Pizza and Three Cheese Pizza. Then, I ordered a Jumbo Hot Dog, which looks regular to me but whatever.

Three Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

The pizza slices are better than I expected, given the dryness of the dough of the other available flavours.

Jumbo Hot Dog

The hot dog is also mediocre at best. Head to Costco before the game and get a $1.50 hot dog with drinks, and it's tastier and juicier than this one.

That's it for my BC Place food adventure this year. I will not attempt this again next year and would instead order food that looks interesting.