Birthday at Seoul BBQ House

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Yesterday was niu's momma's birthday and in celebration we decided to go out to eat. Niu picked a place that we had gone to before but had recently changed ownerships. The place was now called "Seoul BBQ House", serving all you can eat Korean BBQ.  Under the previous ownerships (there has been rumored to be quite a few) we've had food here. Before the food was only okay but was slightly overpriced.

The ayce on a weeknight was $19.99 per person. You had the options to add extras, like vegetables, spicy tofu and a few specialty soups. Otherwise there was a buffet where you could help yourself to the food of your liking.

Their buffet actually had a wonderful array of Korean cuisine. There was the typical side dishes that you would get with any Korean meal, like kimchi, potato in sweet sauce, kimchi styled seafood/cucumber, takoyaki, karage, crystal noodles and more. They had a few soups out too.

 


Their meat selection was somewhat limiting though, with only a small cooler selection.


Tastes were hit and miss. There was some food that we had that was good but other's that weren't so.

At the end of it all, they also have ice cream for dessert. There was mango, coffee, vanilla and strawberry flavors. 

Overall, this place is definitely better than it was before. I would come again. The value is definitely there. I feel bad for the owners though because the place had a history of failures and not a lot of people were actually at the restaurant. You could really feel it too as the restaurant was pretty huge.

I can't even seem to find this place on google yet!

Seoul BBQ House
15155 101 Avenue
Surrey BC

Dinner at Okonomi Sushi

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Lately niu and I have been eating out less and eating in more. Compared to before when we ate out four or five days out of the week.

Today I craved eating out for a change so after work after niu picked me up from the skytrain, we headed off to Okonomi Sushi near gateway station.  I had seen a review on it previously from Vancity Nom and really wanted to try it out.  Since it isn't too far from where we lived either, it was an ideal choice.



It was a quaint little location just steps away from Gateway station. When we entered, there wasn't a lot of people inside. They had an extensive menu. With both Japanese and Korean options available. Although the Korean food portion was significantly less than the Japanese.  We were amazed to see the selections offered. We started off with our must haves. Sunomonos. Niu thought that out of all the Sunomonos we've had, (We've had a lot) this was the best by far. I must agree taste-wise. It had the right level of vinegar and sweetness to it. For mains, we ordered an Alaska roll, some Nigiris and the Okonomi-yaki dinner set which included a miso soup, prawn and yam tempura and deep fried ice cream for desert. Our initial server had read out our order back to us, But they still managed to bring us the wrong order. They were very professional about it though, because they quickly corrected it and brought us a plate of edamame on the house and a bigger portion of the okonomi-yaki. They also informed us a sunomono was also included in the dinner set so they took that off our bill. 









The overall flavours were really on the higher end. All the sushi used their patented pink rice which is suppose to have added nutritional value. The portions were of decent size and both of us left the restaurant full. All while under $40 for the both of us. 

Okonomi Sushi
13448 108 Avenue
Surrey, BC 

Start to the New Year

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A little late start to the new year, but its here!! 2015! Happy New Year!


The start of the new year has been a good one. I've been fortunate so far. I spent the first day of the new year with friends on the slopes for the first snowboarding trip of the season. The snow wasn't so bad, and by the time we went. There was already significantly less people on the runs, although there was still a considerable amount.

I was also selected for Elle's Beauty Grand Prix! I'm so excited for that. I didn't think I would make it as a juror this time around because they'd selected people in the first round in December. Who in their right minds would sign up for it but not accept it? Anyways, their lose is my gain! I look forward to sharing my experience.

With the new year comes some hard to keep resolutions. And I hardly keep them at all. This year , I want to make slightly more achievable goals.

1. I want to be active this spring/summer hiking as many trails as possible.
2. I want to clear out the clutter I have in my room and washroom and hallway before the end of the year, whether it is achieved through donations or selling it on.
3. Open myself up to as many experiences as I can.
4. Be more patient with those closest to me.
5. Work hard at everything I attempt.

I'll look back in half a year and see where I am with these. Has anyone else made some resolutions?