Dine Out Vancouver 2026 has come and gone and I did a few meals on my own dime. One of which was Yuu Japanese Tapas in Richmond and I took Mama and Papa Lam there for lunch. They have a $25 menu, plus a menu for "Dine Out Bites" for under $10 and special drink offers. They have extended their Dine Out menu until February 16, 2026.
Earlier in the year, Takenaka opened its door, figuratively speaking, by offering different types of Japanese bento boxes. It operates in one of the Coho Commissary locations in Vancouver. Their concept is inspired by the traditional bento boxes created by mom, while introducing a more artistic approach and bringing in fresh and interesting ingredients. I was provided a few of their menu items for a tasting.
Cuban inspired restaurant in Vancouver? You don't see many of them around, but there's one right in Mount Pleasant. Tocador opened just last year and it's all about the cocktail menu and share plates. I actually had the pleasure to interview one of its co-owners, Guy, a few years ago. This time, I was invited to sample the menu at Tocador.
For a triple-date night, we went for Dine Out at Chicha, a Peruvian-inspired eatery in the Mount Pleasant area. There were lots of options on the $28 menu, with some interesting combination of ingredients. I was intrigued.
Partnering once again with the team at VANEATS, we were invited to sample the #TurnOnRajio package. If you remember, last time we checked out Rajio we quite enjoyed it, so I was happy to plan a return visit and I invited LW to join me.
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