Hapa Izakaya Restaurant Review
1479 Robson St. (Nicola St.) 
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| Upscale izakayas are the new wave of Japanese dining. One of Vancouver's best opened when Justin Ault, a Japanese-Canadian, and his wife Lea launched Hapa on Robson Street and reinterpreted traditional izakaya pub food. In a high-tech room with low-slung tables, he pioneered “tapanaese”---inspired tapas-style small plates at reasonable prices. The young, energetic clientele comes for lively negitoro served with soft, thick slices of garlic bread, mackerel blow-torched tableside, and the “om-rice” bowl---a comforting mix of egg, chicken and spicy tomato sauce. Rice bowl fans like to press the rice mixture against the sizzling stone bowl to maximize its toasty tidbits. Finish with creamy, almond-scented tofu topped with pure Canadian maple syrup. Warm service and expanding bar offerings, plus the city’s most comprehensive saké list, make this a top izakaya experience in town. Also located in Kitsilano and Yaletown. |
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