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Guu Original Thurlow

Guu Original Thurlow

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

Fish • Asian • Tapas • Japanese


"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)."

Les Sisters Southern Kitchen

Les Sisters Southern Kitchen

Devonshire Street, Los Angeles, 91311, United States Of America

Cajun • Kitchen • Seafood • Catering


"I came here with some friends for one of my birthday celebrations on the recommendation of my friend Steven, the host. Being a SGV native, the OTHER Valley is completely foreign to me. So I was very excited to try this Cajun place with my friends from the Valley. Les Sisters is known for their fried chicken, you see. But, I’m not really a fried chicken kinda girl. No, I wanted fried oysters or catfish. So I ordered the fried catfish and hush puppies with much anticipation. Meh, I’ve had better. It was good, but no way am I driving my ass all the back to BFE Chatsworth for this. Not that I know how to cook cajun food, but me thinks its all in the spices. This one just didn’t have a kick to it. I tried by dousing it with hot sauce, various hot sauces actually, and blended it with the tartar sauce and fresh lemons. But, it just didn’t do anything for me. I did get to try good ole southern sweet tea for the first time. Hmm, I’m a through and through California girl and just prefer good ole unsweetened ice tea with a slice a lemon in it. The sweetened tea was just too much for me. I needed a glass or two of water afterwards. Its times like these that I wish 5 C’s Louisiana Seafood in Covina was still open – I found them at the Long Beach Bayou Fest this past summer and thankfully got to eat there at lest twice before they closed down in July/Aug ’09. My friends ordered other items on the menu. They seemed to enjoy their food. I didn’t really ask for particulars since they were all freaked out that I constantly take pictures of everything. So I had to be chill. : We did split a peach cobbler with a dash of vanilla ice cream and it was just so so. It didn’t taste fresh. I’m patting myself on the back for venturing all the way out to Chatsworth! I thought for sure I’d have fallen off the edge of the earth, but I eventually made it back to LA proper safely."