Noode Box Time Season 2!

The Noodlebox

Location: 1867 West 4th Avenue

Phone: 604-734-1310

During my visit to The Noodlebox, my adventurous side led me to order the Coconut Ginger Deep Fried Banana. The concept of deep fried fruits may definitely not be enticing for all; however, I must say that this dish was quite good. 

It did take very long for the deep fried banana to arrive at my table. In terms of appearances, it looked exactly like what I had expected a banana to resemble after it has been breaded and deep fried. The banana itself has a crispy exterior, and is soft on the inside. There is also a light drizzle of ginger sauce for dipping on the side. I couldn’t really taste the “coconut” flavoring, but overall, the deep fried banana was very good. I recommend it as an interesting dessert option. 

Rice Meter: 3.5 

Noodle Box Time!

The Noodlebox
Location: 1867 west 4th avenue
Phone: 6047341310

A popular lunchtime spot for locals, the Noodlebox offers a wide variety of Asian fare catered to a western market. They have a made-to-order menu, offering wide selections such as satay skewers, and various rice and noodle dishes.

Pictured above is the Spicy Peanut Noodle box with chicken. You can choose how spicy you would like your dish to be, and I asked for medium spiciness. This dish was delicious and perfect against the winter blues: the peanut sauce was of a good consistency, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the dish was seasoned well. The portion size is also very reasonable. If you enjoy peanut butter, you must try this! I would definitely order this dish again.

Rice meter: 4

La Brasserie Time!

La Brasserie

1091 Davie Street

Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5

(604) 568-6499

La Brasserie is a that I have been really impressed with this year; it serves expertly prepared European food in a cosy, intimate setting, and their kitchen is an open one. 

During a recent visit, I ordered the Free Range Rotisserie Chicken. For $22.00, you will get a tender roasted chicken on a bed of vegetables and a side of thick cut fries. I was not particularly fond of the vegetables; they had a sour taste to them because, I think, they are cooked in some sort of vinaigrette. The chicken, however, is absolutely delicious and is the best rotisserie chicken I have had at any restaurant. Also, La Brasserie also makes their own “ketchup” to go with their fries, which speaks volumes about their dedication to food quality. 

Rice Meter: 4.0

Death by Chocolate Time!

Death by Chocolate

1598 West Broadway

Phone: (604) 730-2462

Dessert lovers are certain to be familiar with Death by Chocolate; this establishment offers a wide variety of cakes and other desserts which are certain to please. Despite the name, I decided to try something that wasn’t chocolate-flavored, and ordered “The Last Straw”, which is described on the menu as being belgian waffles served with strawberries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and syrup. 

After I placed my order, I was informed that there was no more vanilla ice cream and was given a choice to pick from their other selections; I chose raspberry. When my order arrived, I immediately noticed that my belgian waffles looked alarmingly like Eggo waffles, and tasted exactly the same. I have had belgian waffles before, and found these lacking in comparison. The ice cream, strawberries, syrup as well as the whipped cream did make this a very good dessert overall. However, unless you are a fan of Eggo waffles, I recommend trying other desserts ... such as a chocolate cake, perhaps?

Rice Meter: 3.0