My Favourite Restaurants

A Guide to Good Eats & Good Times

Visit The Red Accordian

Feels Like Home

1616 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC
V6G 2V5
A Historic, Dark Red Victorian house near Coal Harbour that has operated as a restaurant for decades, surviving as a rare, low-rise heritage building surrounded by modern high-rises. Famous for housing the long-running French restaurant Le Gavroche (1979–2014), it has since hosted various, shorter-lived eateries including The Fat Badger, Forkhill House, and currently, The Red Accordion. 
From The Red Accordion
"Come in, stay a while! Carefully selected local and artisanal food served in a “home” like atmosphere."

My Comments:
Come and meet Cale & Ivana (eevanna)
They are personal friends of mine for over 9 years. Great couple and they know what they are doing. This is an awesome place to visit, great food, great atmosphere and great staff. 

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link: The Red Accordian
The Red Accordian

Thai Chili Wasabi

NEW to The Neighbourhood - Great Thai Food

1073 W Broadway
Vancouver V6H 1E2
Taking over the spot from Saucin Staples,
here is a cool place to visit. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff A great way to relax after a busy work day. .  
I was checking out the reviews, not sure if they actually ordered here, but the pad thai I had was authentic as they come. It was great pad thai, chicken, prawns and tofu. Can't wait to try the other dishes. 

My Comments:
I used to go to Tropika on Cambie, this is way better. (Unfortunately, Tropika is no more. Another we have lost. )
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link: Thai Chili Wasabi
The Red Accordian

Menya Raizo

Great Ramen Close to Home

401 West Broadway, Vancouver
V5Y 4A8
Great ramen and they make all in house. I am so impressed They have survived Covid and do it right. Love Love Love
From Menya Raizo
"The interior of the restaurant is reminiscent of a ramen restaurant from the good old, vibrant days of Japan, with a tin roof, orange light bulbs, and lanterns creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
 Our restaurant of the Zakkushi Group, has been in Vancouver for 20 years".

My Comments:
Love this place and the atmosphere. To me this is what it is all about, great staff and great food. They accomodate to the nth degree.
If there is a lineup outside to get in, it is a good ramen place to eat.   
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Link: Menya Raizo
The Red Accordian