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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on November 20, 2004, 01:23:15 PM
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I'm wearing my gold chain as I type this.... 8) What are you talking about, they've been advertising on the main page since May. I guess you don't read my articles..... ;D ;D
Speaking of Tojo, we were talking about that the other night. You go there a lot right? The last couple of years I have been really disappointed by the quality of most Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. What's so good about Tojo? Also any other recommendations?
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Yup I remember it now.
Funny thing the Bent Rods banner disappeared from this page for a while now it's back-funny thing that.... 8)
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PLace up in Westview shopping Center in North Van....in the detached building where the McD's is....it has the freshest sushi I have ever had. I mean, the tuna, and mackerel, and all other things are so darn fresh...its just SOOOOOO good. I rate it as my #1 place.
and I have done Tojo's too
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Had lunch at the Tsunami Japanese restaurant before the Western Conference Final last Sunday. Awesome food.
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Takumi Sushi - North Road and Cameron Bring $$$ ;D
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Speaking of Tojo, we were talking about that the other night. You go there a lot right? The last couple of years I have been really disappointed by the quality of most Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. What's so good about Tojo? Also any other recommendations?
The chef claims to have invented the dynamite, and california rolls. Thats pretty cool. Plus the sushi is at least 10X better than most, and only twice as expensive. Worth it once in a while.
Hey, you should take your lady friend there ;)
Jon out
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If you can afford Tojo's it is hard to beat, but I prefer Tama in Van or Osaka in Deep Cove.
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Its a little out of the way for ya, but I love Nagano sushi in Port Moody. Can't beat the quality.
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Rod, try Nishi's on Robson. Its across from that awefull Tsunami sushi, upstairs. My Japanese friends love it. Also Shabusan on Burrard is Steely Ryu's and my favourite, all you can eat fresh sushi at lunch- $12. Across from CTV. BP
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If you want fresh, clean, quality sushi at a reasonable price, I recommend Ichibankan Express which is across the street from Tojo's. I like the fact that at Ichibankan, you can pick and choose the premade Sushi/California rolls that are stored in plastic containers. I've eaten at Ichibankan Express over 20 times and the food never gave me diarrhea - though, I only eat non-raw sushi like California rolls. This place has high cleanliness standards.
I also recommend Sushi House which is located on Kingsway in Burnaby. Sushi House is a genuine Japanese sushi restaurant. Japanese tourist come to eat at this small takeout style restaurant and come out satisfied. Although, I find Sushi House's California rolls and portions are way too small. Sushi House does use authentic sushi rice for their sushi that are made the real way. On the plus side, Sushi House is much cheaper than Tojo's.
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I'm not sure how this pertains to the Islander Reel banner but, the Tokyo Grill in down town Chilliwack has some good stuff in there 8) At least I think so ;D What ever you do, dont eat at the Kitami in Harrison :-X
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mmmmm Sushi, your all making me hungry ;D
Been a few years since I went out for sushi, Koji Res.on Hornby rolls up some nice ones, they have Ahi,Yellowfin tuna and Bluefin. it's made fresh right in front of you while sipping on Sake at the sushi table.
I make my own now, it's fairly easy once one gets the hang of it. Saves $$ and you make it way you like. :)
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After coming from Japan to Vancouver and eating sushi I was not very impressed with what I used to think was good sushi. I went to two places in Burnbay and Van and found the same consistencys......... large N.America type portions of raw fish. Sashimi strips are supposed to be small and thinly cut. Instead the chefs are korean or chinese and really have no clue how it should be really cut. Also most sushi is so boring and has nothing new to offer that we haven't seen before. How about blow torched salmon with the edges just barely cooked or shrimps cut so live they still twitch. I know that's the high end of sushi but that's something you just wouldn't see in Van.........maybe?
Of course when you say sushi are you refering to makai rolls/fish on rice or sashimi?
My point is most of the sushii I've eaten in van is ok but found the portions way too big with the emphasis being on size of portions not quality of the cut or fish.
I would like to recomend one sushi place that have eaten that makes good makai rolls and that's king sushii in N.West.
Nigelman :D
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most people in vancouver (including myself) wouldn't be willing to pay $75 (US) for a couple of slices of toro or $500 for a plate of fugu (especially when there's a chance of dying from it).
As talented as the Japanese are, i've heard they've got the most cases of stomach cancer than anywhere else in the world...can it be because they eat their sashimi too fresh? ???
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Samurai sushi on Cambie, just across the street from Oakridge mall. the peices are twice as big as normal and about the same price on average. the rolls are MASSIVE. I spend 10 bucks on a combo and im done. It's a small place, only about 3 or 4 tables but everyone takes-out. Oh and don't be surprised if you see the lineup going outside the door.
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most people in vancouver (including myself) wouldn't be willing to pay $75 (US) for a couple of slices of toro or $500 for a plate of fugu (especially when there's a chance of dying from it).
I pay $5 CDN for 2 slices or TORO and FUGU is $25-$35 for a big plate of thinly sliced sashimi. I think you're talking about the high end of the table.
The only thing that's dangerous about Fugu is the liver so as long as you remove it without damaging it you'll be fine. I've caught fugu and eaten them before with no problems. The local ladies showed me how to do it and that's what they told me. They've been eating these guys for 50 plus years of their lives. Of course we all know Japanese and their green tea so there's that to consider too!
Japanese eating their sashimi too quick??? what would be the alternative to the solution? Freezing it? The only thing that would do is remove some tape worms certainly not lead or other posionous properties. Yes Japanese eat more sushi then you can imagine but I'm sure getting stomach cancer has something to do with their stress at the work place and excessive working habbits. ::)
I didn't know Japan was the number one country for stomach cancer.
Nigelman
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Perhaps also their drinking habits ::)
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Its a little out of the way for ya, but I love Nagano sushi in Port Moody. Can't beat the quality.
Thanks. My birthday is coming up and I'm having the wife take me for sushi. She hates it ;D (Raw stuff anyway) Can anyone else offer up some good suggestions in the tri-cities area. (That's Coquitlam/Poco/Port Moody for those of you who don't know). I'm looking for a decent atmosphere for a group and obviosly good food.
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so does this mean we are all invited to your birthday Grumman ???
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They should make make a commercial that goes like this... this is your stomach... this is your stomach on sashimi.... (with images of tumours in the stomach) Don't eat sashimi. A message brought you by Mother's Against Sashimi Eaters.
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One of the causes of stomach cancer is known to be from by bacteria that is found in raw fish. It's the reason why I refuse to eat sashimi. Also, don't forget about parasites and worms that are very commonly found in sashimi. I've spoken to many doctors and nearly all of the refuse to eat sashimi. Lastly, The New England Journal of Medicine March 1, 2001 confirmed that green tea doesn't prevent stomach cancer for Japanese people.
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The only thing that's dangerous about Fugu is the liver so as long as you remove it without damaging it you'll be fine.
Dude, you need a licence specific to cutting up the Fugu in order to serve those little guys in Japan. I think you're playing with fire ;D
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Ichiban on Thurlow.
Japone on 67th and Oak.
Seto in Richmond.
All Japanese own and operate. When it comes to sushi, bigger is not always better...
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Maruwa @ Ironwood mall and the other one is on #5 & Cambie rd in Richmond, behind Dairy queen, can't remember the name.
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All Japanese own and operate. When it comes to sushi, bigger is not always better...
i agree. if sashimi is cut too thick, i find, it radically changes the texture and flavour of the fish i'm eating. the quality of soya and wasabi plays an important role also.
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http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=53717
The above is a thread I started a while back on a Foodie Forum about the proliferation of so called 'Japanese' restaurants.
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Marco, I believe the restaurant at #5 rd and Cambie is called "Kiyo"
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Thanks Doug, yes its called Kiyo sushi... Its little pricy but its well worth it.
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All Japanese own and operate. When it comes to sushi, bigger is not always better...
Agree! Quality outweighs quantity big time... Too often the Chinese/Korean operateed Japanese restaurants serve huge chunks of bad quality sashimi, major turn off.... :-\
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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20041113/GOLDMEDAL13/TPEntertainment/?query=Tojo
And in Vancouver, the normally mild-mannered Hidekazu Tojo of the famed Tojo’s Restaurant started swearing onstage and flipping his middle finger at organizers in front of 900 guests when he was beat out by Lumière’s Rob Feenie, C Restaurant’s Robert Clark and Vij’s Vikram Vij, who won gold, silver and bronze respectively.
Could not resist posting this..
LOL
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bentei on broadway in burnaby very good ;)
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There are high quality Chinese/Korean owned and operated Japanese restaurants. For example, Ichibankan Express on Broadway is run by Chinese people and they make very good sushi at reasonable prices. The toppings are always very fresh and high quality. In my opinion, the worst ones are run by the Vietnamese. I just find Japanese owned and operated restaurants rather overpriced. A good point is Sushi House - I like their rice but the stuff inside the sushi does not justify the price you have to pay. Less quality and quantity than Ichibankan Express and it's slightly more expensive. Sushi House stuff is still very good, but it's no where near excellent. I truly believe you can have quantity, but it must have quality too. If you want truly authentic Japanese cuisine, you can always go to the restaurant at Nikkei Heritage Centre in Burnaby - they don't serve California rolls or other Westernized Japanese stuff.
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Nikkei Heritage Centre in Burnaby
How is that place?
I saw their web and looked very cool.
Thanks,
Nigelman
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fisherkingnigel, I went to Nikkei only once and it was to the Japanese restaurant. The dishes are very high quality at a reasonable price. I never went back because they don't serve the Westernized stuff that I enjoy like California rolls. Dinner for four will cost about 50 dollars including tips and it's authentic. The portions are very good too! Although, I'd rather walk a couple of blocks to Sushi House and eat their stuff instead.
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fair enough! I've eaten all the types of Japanese food since I've been here for 4 years now. Everyday something new finds it's way to my dinner/lunch plate that amazes me. Japanese food is sooo differnt too when you travel from prefecture to prefecture. My favorite things are the pickled vegetables that compilment rice and other foods.
Of course the way to cook fish is also astonishing!
I've made some recipies here in my forum.
http://p083.ezboard.com/ffishingtalkfrm9
ENJOY ;D
Nigelman
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Hi - I'm new to this forum but couldn't resist contributing to this thread even though my only visit to Vancouver was 18 months ago.
My wife and I stayed at the century Plaza on Burrard and thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Oakda Sushi...can't remember precise address but it was only a few blocks away...about a storey off street level in a massive bunker of a building...didn't look great but sushi was superb....and enormous sized portions compared to what we normaly get in London UK
Andy.....(carp and pike mostly + 1 sturgeon trip to Columbia Gorge!!!!)