January 10, 2015
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Foie Gras (Quebec foie gras & mango) - 2+ J's comment > very rich and creamy! the one item throughout the whole night that was really memorable |
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Shiitake mushroom tempura nigiri - 2 Anago (sea eel) nigiri - 2 J's comment > crisp batter on the shiitake and slightly juicy and moist but not the same level as last visit's; anago dry... |
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Chirashi sushi - 2 J's comment > fish fresh but slightly warmer than expected, cutting technique also slightly off'; passable, but nowhere near the OMG moment from last May |
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Spicy Tuna Z: Spicy tuna, tempura bits, mayo & avocado on top - 2 J's comment > slightly spicy, but spice didn't enhance the freshness as it did last time; touch too much rice to fish |
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Dobin mushi - 2 J's comment > lacked a certain je ne sais quoi... still a light mushroom soup, but very avg |
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Kagoshima wagyu nigiri - 2 J's comment > beef tender but slightly chewy and definitely overcooked; definitely the worst version of the wagyu we've ever had :( |
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Jumbo chicken wings - 2 J's comment > slightly salty and overcooked; could be a lot juicier |
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Saba Battera - 2 J's comment > smelled fishy but didn't taste fishy at all; aburied à la table (regardez la vidéo au-dessous) |
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Gomaae - 2 J's comment > your avg gomaae, tender boiled spinach |
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Daily Dessert: Pavlova - 2 J's comment > crisp and light meringue w no egg-white flavor (exactly the way I prefer it); a decent meringue but nothing outstanding |
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When people ask me where to find the best sushi in YVR, I always say Octopus Garden. Depending on who I speak with, I usually get a confused look, followed by the phrase 'overpriced'. I'll be the first to admit that Octopus Garden is a bit spotty at times and the quality of the food isn't always consistent (such as tonight... definitely not Sada-san's best). But in the game of statistics (just check out how many times I've visited), Octopus Garden still delivers 8 out of 10 times really really good nigiris.
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