Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Chinatown

It was our first time going there and we will definitely be back. For a downtown Vancouver restaurant I think the price was VERY REASONABLE and the quality of the food was Very Good! We were there on a Saturday evening and I was surprised that it was not more busy. The server was SOOOOO KIND. We had tickets for a show and we mentioned that to her when we arrived. After our food was delivered she looked at the time and aware that we would need to be leaving soon. She took the initiative to ask if we wanted anything else before the bills were delivered. She made some food and drink recommendations and everything was very good. I was very impressed and happy with our experience!! Thanks!

We loved it!!! Everything was amazing! They were able to add a table so we could reserve because it was all booked out.

Went for dinner on Christmas Eve. Pretty small spot, but vibes were good, noise was perfect to have a pleasant conversation and not have to yell or struggle to hear across the table. Food was delicious and portions were pretty generous. The Katsu taco board was killer! Would recommend

Barbara is a beautiful experience of lovely staff and excellently executed dishes. As mentioned in other reviews, the space is intimate yet stylishly appointed. We wouldn’t have it any other way. In a city where one can have an endless variety of foods, Barbara manages to be quite more than a cut above the rest while remaining true to the vision of the owner/chef, Pat. Literally every single bite of our order: beef tartare, the in-house made stracciatella, the octopus, the celery root and the Arctic char and beef short rib managed to make ingredients we have had before become something special again. Be sure to order an inventive cocktail and save room for the included dessert. Ours was a Concord grape granita with maple drizzle that seemed made for each other. If you’re local or visiting this beautiful city, place Barbara on your list of “not to be missed” restaurants and make this reservations in advance. You’re in for a real treat.

Its my second time at Torafuku. I came at 3:30 hoping to order the tasting menu again but it didn't start until 6. However I got to try their happy hour menu....You Will Not Be Disappointed. We ordered 4 items from the menu so we will try the rest next time. As always, great service, ambience and food!