Hip Hapa
JANUARY 18TH, 2010
Hip Hapa
Third time's the charm? If you love Hapa Izakaya, then yes, yes and yes.
The
newly unveiled Japanese restaurant buzzes with energy, the service is
seamless and the offerings include favourites like the Ebi Mayo
(tempura prawns tossed in spicy mayo, $7.75) and the hot stone
Ishi-Yaki rice bowl mixed right at your table ($8.80), plus an
extensive fresh sheet (pictured) with dishes like Tai Herb Salad (cured
Japanese snapper on a mikuni salad with citrus dressing). For a
dressed-up sake cocktail, we recommend the not-too-sweet Pear Sake Tini
($9).
Finish off dinner with a scoop of Black Sesame Ice Cream ($4), and you've got yourself a Hapa ending.
Hapa Izakaya, 1193 Hamilton St., Vancouver, 604-681-4272, www.hapaizakaya.com