Restaurants that offer Assorted Oden

Guu with Garlic

➤ 1698 Robson St Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7, V6G2J7, United States

Soup • Tapas • Asian • Cheese

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"So, we came to GUU WITH GARLIC on a Thursday night at around 9pm. The restaurant was busy but, luckily there wasn’t a line up to get in. Before we talk about the food, let’s get one thing out of the way: the service was ridiculously erratic! The young lady who welcomed us and brought us to the table seemed to be the only one actually paying attention. We asked for water first, which took about 20 minutes to get to the table. Then, we order drinks, which took about the same amount of time. Later, the same thing happened when we wanted to order appetizers so, we just decided to order everything we wanted, which, ended up all being served at the same time. All other servers were just walking up and down without looking around at the tables. We were sitting in a corner so, it was hard for us to signal anybody. Anyways, once the food started to arrive, it was delicious. So, to an extent, it was worth it! We ordered a bunch of dishes until our waitress (that young lady) actually told us that our order should be sufficient; which it was. Portions weren’t particularly huge but, a few choices were more than enough for two adults. Everything was fresh and well presented so, we enjoyed our dinner after all."

Guu Original Thurlow

➤ 838 Thurlow Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2, V6E1W2, United States

Fish • Asian • Tapas • Japanese

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"This is a small establishment just off Robson on Thurlow St. We didn't have reservations but we arrived just before they opened on Friday at 5pm and there was already a small crowd waiting for the doors to open. Getting there early when you don't have reservations is your best bet for getting in as otherwise the place fills up fast. Thankfully they have lots of sushi-bar seating which is where most walk-ins were seated. Since we had a baby (and stroller) in tow, we were seated at one of the tables and told we could have it for two hours before it was booked for a reservation. No problem!The menu is small but concise and daily specials offered.Here's what we tried:- Yellowtail Tuna: 4 pieces of super fresh yummy tuna- Chicken Karaage: a small plate of freshly fried pieces of chicken. Yum!- Ebi mayo: loved the cook on these shrimp - they were still juicy and perfectly done. Although I wish the coating was more crispy but I can see how it becomes a trade-off. The spicy mayo sauce is excellent.- Sashimi Salad: fresh pieces of scallop, salmon and I think mackerel were served on a bed of mixed greens topped with a house dressing. Loved the freshness once again of the sashimi pieces. The salad was nice as well albeit a bit overdressed in my opinion.- Grilled pork cheeks: the most disappointing of dishes. Not that it was bad, but it was nothing special. I thought the cheeks would be more tender but they were tough and chewy.- Beef tataki: thicker cuts of beef perfectly seared and served with a delightful sauce.My husband thoroughly enjoyed eating here (his first time!) and I've been here a few times already on previous trips. All in all a solid 4.5 star meal. Service was prompt. All the employees take part in greeting customers as they arrive so it can get loud - they also shout out orders to the chefs. So be forewarned if you happen to have a sleeping baby in tow (like we did)."

Izakaya Juraku

➤ 121 Ludlow St, 10002, New York, United States

Beer • Wine • Asian • Japanese

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"I can’t believe I hadn’t discovered this place sooner! The food is incredible; we loved every single dish we tried. They offer a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options, which is always a big plus. With over 60 types of Japanese beer available, there’s plenty to choose from. The restaurant isn’t very large, so I definitely recommend making a reservation if you're coming with a larger group. The staff was incredibly friendly and answered all our questions about the menu. The atmosphere is fantastic, making it an ideal spot for a weekend dinner. I especially want to thank David, who took care of us throughout the evening and provided excellent recommendations. My partner enjoyed the brown butter ramen, while I had the spicy veggie ramen. We also shared some skewers—tomato and shrimp were our favorites—and finished with mochi for dessert. The portion sizes were great; we were so full by the end, but utterly satisfied!"