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Alpha Global Sushi and Bar, Vancouver |
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Lori Henry
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The entire Alpha experience was rather charming. The service was personable, the restaurant wasn't too crowded and the food was lovely. If you are looking for high-end Japanese food, this is a great choice. As well as a satisfying cuisine, the nook-ish Alpha boasts a homey vibe that transports you away from downtown. - L.H.
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 AT A GLANCE
Alpha Global Sushi and Bar
1099 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC
604-633-0355
Japanese
Downtown
Venue:
Bar, Restaurant
Hours:
Mon. to Sat.: 5:00pm - 1:00am Sun.: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Price Range:
$$$ (within reach)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express)
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THE BUZZ
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IN THE AREA
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3 Reader Reviews | As a person with food restrictions, I found the staff extremely accommodating to my needs and enjoyed a delicious meal.
1. Anonymous's Review :: March 30, 2008 |
I should have read the visual cues when I walked into this place! Never go to a sushi bar where you cannot see the kitchen or smell food. The seating was black captain's chairs a little too low for the table beside windows blasting a chill. Out one window we could see the comings and goings of the homeless shelter and the other provided a view of Madame Cleo's service club for men.
The food was most unpalatable. Spicy tuna roll was without spice and the tuna was whipped into a gluey paste. All sushi rice was also gluey, with a stale dry exterior. Agedashi tofu had a distinct McDonalds flavour and was coated in a gluey (again!) skin that slid between my teeth. It floated in a starchy brown vaguely Asian sauce most likely from a large vat 'o' sauce, as it was presented with everything. Most horrible was the salted mackerel. A seagull appeared to have done the plating, with the head's former place a gaping dark skin. One small bite was all I could force down once I picked away the bones. We left hungry, cold and resentful. Stay away.
2. Anonymous's Review :: March 30, 2008 |
I should have read the visual cues when I walked into this place! Never go to a sushi bar where you cannot see the kitchen or smell food. The seating was black captain's chairs a little too low for the table beside windows blasting a chill. Out one window we could see the comings and goings of the homeless shelter and the other provided a view of Madame Cleo's service club for men.
The food was most unpalatable. Spicy tuna roll was without spice and the tuna was whipped into a gluey paste. All sushi rice was also gluey, with a stale dry exterior. Agedashi tofu had a distinct McDonalds flavour and was coated in a gluey (again!) skin that slid between my teeth. It floated in a starchy brown vaguely Asian sauce most likely from a large vat 'o' sauce, as it was presented with everything. Most horrible was the salted mackerel. A seagull appeared to have done the plating, with the head's former place a gaping dark skin. One small bite was all I could force down once I picked away the bones. We left hungry, cold and resentful. Stay away.
3. Patti's Review :: March 30, 2008 Patti's Rating: 1 Stars |
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