Foodobyte
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Foodobyte
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I'm a UBC Dietetics guy simply blogging about food, restaurants, nutrition and health!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 280 )
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[NYC] Totto Ramen: Hell’s Kitchen
Vancouver has a supremely strong ramen game, so expectations are sky high when having a steaming bowl anywhere else. hippoCHAN and I tried our luck at the... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
[NYC] Her Name is Han: Hipster Korean
Her Name is Han… it’s like Korean meets hipster. It was a decision made on the spur of the moment, except that moment was actually 15 minutes of standing and... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2017 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
[NYC] Xi’An Famous Foods: Hand-Ripped Noodles
Only in New York… a restaurant can have its patrons line up out the door and squeeze through a narrow hallway for the chance to eat while facing a wall. I say... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2017 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
[NYC] Lady M: Green Tea Mille Crepes
Woo wee! Now that the holidays are finally over, it’s time to get back into blogging. Yes, I know it’s the 15th already. Clearly, being consistent wasn’t one... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
[NYC] Shake Shack: So Bad, but So Good.
Every time I visit New York, I always see a mega line up at Shake Shack. Seriously mega, like in-n-out of the restaurant. And every time I wonder, is it really... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
[NYC] Bibble & Sip: Totally Creams Beard Papa!
With every trip, there will be one or two things that define the whole experience. This was one of them: Bibble Sip. Sorry Vancouverites – this is in New... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ask for Luigi: And His Meatballs
I’m not that patient, so I rarely ever wait more than 30 minutes for a table at a restaurant. But at Ask for Luigi in Gastown, there’s just no other choice. Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Les Faux Bourgeois: Affordable French Food
French cuisine pretty much pioneered and globalificationified the big-small-big rule: big plate, small food, big price. Sure, each morsel of food packs a... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ramen Danbo: It’s Raining (ra)Men!
Imagine this: it’s raining. What’s the first thing that popped into your mind? Umbrella? Rain boots? Wet socks because you don’t have rain boots?For shrimpo... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
0755 Restaurant & Lounge: Never Expected This.
0755 is a perfect example of how you should never judge a book by its cover… or a restaurant by its club-ish exterior, 360-mirrored bathrooms, and rando sumo an... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Imperial City Bistro: Peking Duck & DF Rock Cod
I rarely stray from No. 3 Road in Richmond, unless I’m feeling like having a Spaghetti Factory and bowling night at the Zone (WHICH IS CLOSED NOW BTW, SAD FACE). Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Morals Village: Hot Pot for Ballers
Never have I ever… had hot pot this often. *takes a shot* But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially if hot pot is at Morals Village in Empire Centre. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chuan Chu Ren Jia: Szechuan Cuisine in Burnaby
Here to sacrifice our waistlines for you, the Chopstick Fest crew is hitting up Chuan Chu Ren Jia! … so thankful for English description of what they serve.... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Maji Taiwanese: Deep Fried Chicken Skin. And More.
Back at it again with the Chopstick Fest crew! This time, we’re feasting at Maji on Alexander Road in Richmond, aka EAT STREET (not the TV show). Read more
Posted on 23 August 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
To Hot Pot: New Hot Pot in Richmond!
To Hot Pot is a brand brand brand new hot pot place in Richmond, in the same plaza where the old Chapters once stood. It’s so new that we couldn’t even google... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Good Stuff: Ready-to-Blend Smoothies!
At times, it can get kinda tricky for me to get enough veggies for the day. I can only eat so much.Enter smoothies. It’s an easy way to incorporate more... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Jam Cafe: Hearty Breakfast and Lunch
Jam Cafe has spread from Victoria to Vancouver, sharing its unique palette of homemade food, ranging from Green Eggs and Ham to Red Velvet Pancakes. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Carnivore Club: Meaty Mystery Delivery
Believe it or not, I used to eat steaks for breakfast when I was in elementary. Why? Because protein means growth… sorta. Standing at 5’5”, I’m not exactly... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Hawker’s Delight: Cheap Malaysian & Singaporean Food
Looking for a quick and easy post-workout meal, Grape and I met up with her bro at Hawker’s Delight on Main St. It’s a dinky restaurant that serves up... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
On Yogurt: Ice Fried Yogurt Gelato
There’s nitrogen ice cream. Deep fried ice cream. Ice fried ice cream. Now there’s “ice fried yogurt gelato” that’s actually made of yogurt, milk and cream... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2016 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES