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Bon Chaz, Cheap Drinks Vancouver, Cheap Eats Vancouver, Good Eats Vancouver, Mexican buns
In bakery, central american cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, coffee shop, dessert, european cuisine on March 8, 2010 at 12:45 am
By Tana Kosiyabong
It was a beautiful Wednesday morning so I decided to walk to work. As I passed by Bon Chaz, a new bakery/café on West Hastings Street, I could smell freshly baked buns in the air. Suddenly I felt as if the delightful aroma had transformed into a giant hand; It grabbed me by the arm and dragged me inside. Since I had no breakfast yet, I went along with it.
A friendly staff greeted me as I walked in. She also offered me a free sample. The bun was so soft and delicious I wanted to start my Cheap Appetite mission right then and there. Unfortunately, I had to go to work. So I [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Gastown Burgers, Good Eats Vancouver, Vancouver Burgers, Vancouver's Best Hamburger, Vera's Burger Shack, visitors guide
In Dinner, Lunch, cheap eats vancouver under $10, fast food, north american cuisine on February 22, 2010 at 12:37 am
By Tana Kosiyabong
After hearing a CTV news reporter estimated fifty thousand visitors walking around Vancouver’s downtown core last Saturday night, I went out to experience this phenomenon firsthand. It was great to see Vancouver in such a lively vibe. Everybody seemed to enjoy the Olympic Spirit. As walking past a McDonald’s, I saw a long line of people waiting to get their burgers. I couldn’t help but wish I was able to change their minds. Not that I thought less of the McDonald’s. [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Fritz European Fry House, Good Eats Vancouver, Must Eats Vancouver, Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon, Vancouver 2010 WInter Olympics
In asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $15, cheap eats vancouver under $5, european cuisine, north american cuisine on February 10, 2010 at 1:29 am
By Tana Kosiyabong
As the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics is getting closer, I’ve seen a drastic change in our downtown area. The city is all cleaned up nice and shiny. There are more visitors on the street than ever. Being a proud Vancouverite, I feel the urge to welcome them to my beloved city. So I compiled a list of food and drink I think visitors must try while they’re in town. Here are my 5 Must Eats in Vancouver (in no particular order): [...]
Cheap Eats Tokyo, Curry No Ryu, Good Eats Tokyo, Harajuku, Japanese Beef Curry, Omotesando
In Cheap Eats Japan, Dinner, Lunch, asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, restaurants on February 7, 2010 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
It was freezing when I woke up in a three-tatami-mat room at JuYoh Hotel. So I decided to go to the top floor to take a Japanese hot bath in the communal pool. Fortunately nobody was there. The bath was so relaxing I could have stayed submerged for hours, but I had a Cheap Appetite mission to complete before I left Japan at 5:30 p.m. [...]
7-Eleven Oden, Cheap Eats Tokyo, Good Eats Tokyo, Japanese fast food, McDonald's Ebi Filet-O
In Cheap Eats Japan, Dinner, Lunch, asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, fast food on February 1, 2010 at 12:07 am
By Tana Kosiyabong
I woke up at 9 a.m. to get ready for a two-week trip to Japan and Thailand. After a short morning routine, it was time to say goodbye to my pet parrotlet “Giant.” The poor guy didn’t have a clue that he would be home alone for the next two weeks (except for when a caretaker came by to feed him). Then I dragged my luggage to catch the Canada Line at the Waterfront Station. From there, the train only took 25 minutes to the airport. Thanks Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, China Town Vancouver, Chinese Cuisine, Chinese roast chicken, Good Eats Vancouver, Stir-Fried Mushrooms
In Lunch, asian cuisine, cafeteria, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5 on January 24, 2010 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
Despite being Kent’s Kitchen loyal customer for years, I hesitated to write a review about them at first. Up until recently, I had only ordered take-out from this restaurant. Dining at Kent’s Kitchen was a bit of a challenge for me. Sometimes the restaurant was full of customers with striking characters (the kind I didn’t want to look at while eating). Frankly, I was too gross out to eat there.
Nonetheless, a few of weeks ago I decided [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Chicken Noodle Soup, Good Eats Vancouver, Granville Island Public Market, Stock Market Soup
In Lunch, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, cooking shortcuts, fast food on January 17, 2010 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
I meant to write a story about Stock Market at Granville Island’s Public Market for a while now. But I hadn’t had time to do so. Last time I was in the neighborhood, my stomach had already been stuffed with Yummy Sushi’s breakfast. Fortunately I was able catch up with some of my wish list during the holidays.
At first, I spent a few days watching the first and [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Good Eats Vancouver, Japanese bento, Japanese Restaurants, Lunch Special Vancouver, Samurai Lunch Special Bento
In Lunch, asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, restaurants on January 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
I woke up around 8am on Christmas Eve, and after a short morning routine, I went off to work in Coal Harbour. Whether liked it or not, I did stay at the office until 1pm. “Thanks G-D,” I murmured to myself while heading out of the building. I was now officially on holiday for the next ten and a half days! This special time called for a special lunch. And I knew exactly where to go. [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Japanese Donburi, Kamiya Sushi, Sriracha Sauce, Sriraja Panich, Thai Chili Sauce, Thai Hot Sauce
In Lunch, asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, restaurants on December 13, 2009 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
“Holy crap! It’s almost eleven,” I cried as I jumped out of bed in panic. I had a Cheap Appetite mission to tackle today. The plan was to survive a whole day at the Vancouver Public Library with only $10 food budget. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I sure loved the challenge. Unfortunately, by the time I had made it to the library, it was already noon. I had missed the breakfast altogether. [...]
baked ox tongue, Cheap Breakfast, Good Eats Vancouver, Hong Kong Style Coffee
In asian cuisine, bakery, beverages, cheap eats vancouver under $10, european cuisine, north american cuisine, restaurants on December 6, 2009 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
When I was young, authentic Western food in Thailand was hard to find. Nonetheless, some Chinese and Thai restaurants had concocted their own version of Western dishes. Most cooks/chefs had little or no training in European cuisine. They were forced to cook with locally available ingredients. Few people had ever heard of either extra virgin olive oil from Tuscany [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Gorilla Food Vancouver, Raw Vegan Food, Vegetarian dish
In Lunch, Vegetarian Cuisine/Raw Food, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, restaurants on November 29, 2009 at 11:59 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
I love meat. It’s a staple in my diet as far as I could remember. Veggies, however, aren’t always my buddies. As a kid, I was a picky eater. I had all the patience in the world to pick out even the tiny pieces of veggies on the plate. Fortunately (or unfortunately?), my perseverance had diminished [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Dae-Ji Pork Cutlet, Good Eats Vancouver, Korean Food Vancouver, Tonkutsu Downtown Vancouver
In Dinner, Lunch, asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, restaurants on November 23, 2009 at 8:05 am
By Tana Kosiyabong
I have had a hard time classifying Dae-Ji. It is definitely Korean by name. However, most dishes are either Japanese or Western inspired. Only few dishes, like Kimchi fried rice, are traditional Korean cuisine. Dae-Ji is pretty much like a teenager suffering from an identity crisis. Because of this, the restaurant is rarely on the top [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Good Eats Vancouver, hearty home-style meal, Rotisserie Chicken Dinner, Urban Fare Cafeteria
In Dinner, Lunch, cafeteria, cheap eats vancouver under $10, north american cuisine on November 1, 2009 at 11:34 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
It’s fair to say that Asian food is my favorite. However, every once in a while, I’ll crave hearty, North American dishes. But my western food palette is quite primitive compared to the eastern one. I enjoy simple, bold flavors in home-cooked meals rather than anything delicate, dainty, and, okay I’m going to say it, bland. [...]
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In asian cuisine, beverages, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, coffee shop, dessert on October 25, 2009 at 11:20 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
After finishing a wallet friendly breakfast at Yummy Sushi, I still wanted to hang out in the neighborhood. So I strolled toward Granville Island and spent my lazy afternoon there. Even with the cold breeze, it was a beautiful day. After a short walk around, I went straight to the Granville Island Public Market for some fresh produce and ended up sitting at one of the window seats on the north side watching the water traffic [...]
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In central american cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, food event Vancouver, north american cuisine on September 27, 2009 at 3:47 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
Last Sunday, I went to the Gastown Blues & Chili 2009. Twenty restaurants in the neighborhood were competing for bragging rights that come with having the best Chili in Gastown. The event was held from noon to 7 pm at the 200 block of Abbot Street as a fundraising event for the Girls Rock Camp Vancouver. Though I’m not sure why they played Blues to raise money for the rock camp, [...]
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In central american cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, fast food, restaurants on September 13, 2009 at 5:03 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
My love for Mexican food started in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was the combination of cheap prices and great tastes that had won me over. The most delicious fish burrito from D’ Leons was priced less than $5. Or an awesome “Big Nacho” chicken at Oso was $6.50 with a free drink on a certain day of the week. They are so good, I still miss them to this day. [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Good Eats Vancouver, Japanese Donburi, Japanese fast food, Japanese noodles, Robson Street Restaurants
In asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, fast food on September 6, 2009 at 6:14 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
I had my eyes on Donburiya, a new Japanese restaurant on Robson Street, since they were still under construction. That’s why I wanted to stop by for lunch on its Grand Opening day. However, Xiao, my coworker with whom I had made the lunch plan, couldn’t make it. She asked if we could postpone the visit until the next day. I reluctantly agreed to her request, but, in the back of my mind, I still [...]
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In breakfast, cafeteria, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, european cuisine on August 23, 2009 at 10:35 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
“Today is a Big Day,” I told myself as I woke up. Though it was not easy to dig myself out of bed at 8 am on Saturday, somehow I did it. As usual, it took me about an hour to get ready and walk out the door. Two buses and an hour later, I found myself at Ikea Richmond. Today, I’ll spend all day eating away 3 meals here and try my best not to buy any more furniture or decorating knick-knacks. [...]
Best Thai Food Vancouver, Good Eats Vancouver, Thai Basil Restaurant, Thai Food Review
In asian cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, restaurants on August 2, 2009 at 10:37 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
I was born and raised in Thailand, so I’m well aware of the authenticity of Thai cuisine. More often than not, Thai food in North America tastes remotely like the authentic siblings. Sometimes I don’t even recognize them, especially those frozen dinners at the grocery stores. Thai chicken this. Thai noodle that. I had tried [...]
Cheap Eats Vancouver, Good Eats Vancouver, Jamaican Jerk Pizza, Saffron Indian Cuisine, Sushi Zero One, Taste of the City Vancouver
In asian cuisine, beverages, carribbean cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, food event Vancouver on July 26, 2009 at 6:20 pm
By Tana Kosiyabong
Last Saturday, I went to an annual event in Vancouver called “The Taste of the City.” The event was held at the PNE Fairgrounds, which meant I had to catch the bus at the stop across the street from the infamous Pigeon Park, where the junkies like to hang out. On my way to the bus stop, a woman threw up about 5 feet from me and walked away like nothing had happened. As she disappeared, [...]
