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Went here on our first day in Vancouver. Wanted some good izakaya and boy did this place deliver. :) The taco Wasabi (octopus marinated in wasabi) was…
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This place gets really busy at night! I would recommend making reservations if they take them. The food here was super tasty! Portions are quite small…
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Guu Original is open for Casual Dining. Guu Original serves Japanese, Asian and Tapas dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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9 Reviews on “Guu Original”
This place gets really busy at night! I would recommend making reservations if they take them. The food here was super tasty! Portions are quite small. The takoyaki was the best Ive ever had. My SO did get food poisoning from the seared beef as it was mostly raw. But other than that, the food was amazing!
Friendly service. Crowded even on weekdays. Quality of food were god sent! Love the horumon intestine stir-fried. Will go back even just for this.
A pretty solid Izakaya place – a little more crowded than the other locations. The place is tucked around the corner from busy Robson Street.Generally, their food is good, easy to share, and inexpensive. Sometimes it can get a little bit loud/noisy with everyone shouting, and space is limited, but overall it is a pretty solid experience.
Video review on youtube: vancity food crew guu original thurlow.I tried this place for a lunch special on the weekend. I ordered the Age-Tei, a trio of karaage, creamy croquette, and pork cutlet with soup, salad and rice. It was okay. Its a very standard meal, the chicken was my favourite part.
Although this place is quite squishy, the service at this place is exceptional. The only fault I’d have with it, is that the serving sizes could have been a bit bigger, given the prices.We ordered:1) Tuna and salmon sashimi, which was marinated perfectly- it was super delicious2) Deep fried melt, which tasted a bit like sardines and was probably more like an appetiser than an actual meal3) Garlic and butter squid- this was probably my least favourite dish because it was really hard to eat all the ingredients together, especially as we were sharing between us4) Yaki ramen- can never say no thick udon noodles! I liked how the lightness of the toppings complemented the heaviness of the noodles.5) Pork belly- super well done6) Takoyaki- just like any other :)We went at 5:30, and it was already pretty full (and we had a booking too), but apparently, the lines can get super long later into the night, so book before you come. Would 100% recommend this place! 🙂
I never knew Guu Original had lunch menus! Tons of selection and my donburi came out in about 10 mins. The restaurant is pretty squished though, not recommended for groups larger than 4.
I avoided the temptation to order the usual stuff that has been excellent in the past, and tried a couple of new things (new to me ). First up was Marinated Smoked Monk-fish Liver. It was spectacular. I am not an organ meat guy having grown up with regular mandatory meals of calf or pork liver but this was completely different. It was mild and wonderfully textured (almost foie gras) but the smoke and maybe citrus(?) sauce made it memorable. Not to be missed. Next I had the Pork, Tofu and Kimchee Hot Pot. In retrospect, not the perfect choice for a hot day but so good. I had to eat slowly so as not to sweat (not overly spicy just warm). The broth at the base was wonderful. Finally Grilled Pork Jowl with Yuzu Ponzu Sauce. I had to ask for this a couple of times (the place is so busy, I am not surprised that things go astray once in a while) but once it arrived it was great. Mildly bacon like in flavour with a perfect citrus and soy flavor. I sat across from the chefs and watched in fascination. Everything these guys prepared looked amazing. The racket in here is part of the fun. Everyone is boisterously welcomed and sent off and I wish I could have understood the banter from the chefs. I found myself laughing without knowing the jokes! Great all around experience. Make a reservation and keep in mind that it can be a little warmer if you sit across from the cooking facilities (totally worth it!). Service is attentive and they make their share of the noise! yeswereeatingagain.com