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| - I went to Guu last week for dinner with my boyfriend since I had to see what all the hype was about considering I see line ups for it everyday when I come home from work. Now considering I am Japanese, my impression is a probably a bit less excited since much of the food served is very common (karaage for example is something i've had for years).
We ordered: Shabu Salad, Takoyaki, salmon natto yukke, karaage chicken, ikapiri and the kinoko bibimbap. Drinks we had sapporo and the baby lulu
Food: Overall I thought it was good but I wasn't blown out of the water by anything in particular. The highlights were the kinoko bibimbap and the salmon natto (though this would make more sense served with rice). I do wish they had some more traditional Japanese items like pickled side dishes (no tsukemono??), street snacks (dango!) and desserts (mochi, purin).
Atmosphere: We sat on the patio since we wanted to talk and inside is just much to noisy for that. I'm not sure where they got the whole "yelling" concept from since I can't say I experience that in Japan often. I do appreciate they don't allow people smoke on the patio - its quite small so it makes sense (thgh this would be shocking in Japan haha). Chairs are not very comfy though.
Prices: Decent but it depends on what you order. I felt the salmon natto was a bit overpriced cause the things that go into it are relatively cheap. But the bibimbap and karaage are very well priced for the portion size.
Overall its worth a peak if you do enjoy Japanese food beyond sushi, do try to go a bit early like 5:30-6:00 to avoid the rush.
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Update: Second Visit!
Came here with a friend of mine whose been to the Vancouver location and figured what better way to feast than on fried goodness. Waited about 45 minutes around 5:30 on a Sat, which seems like a norm for Guu.
Ordered:
Kinoko Bibimbap -- again, delicious - must get everyone!!
Takoyaki -- again, lol creature of habit but these are the best in the city!
Takowasabi -- I see what other diners mean by small portions. This be good for 2 people but if you have a large group this wouldn't be a good sharing portion. Wowza is that wasabi powerful, ha a little overwhelming perhaps
Okonomiyaki - hate to say this but I prefer my mom's. As much as the crust is very crispy, I found it made the overall dish a little too hard to eat. Also, if you get this don't get the takoyaki, in theory its the same idea in different shapes)
Spicy Negitoro - Mmm also a very good dish. a little small but the fish is freshhh
Also ordered the bamboo cocktail, which was delicious. Very refreshing but not overwhelmingly sweet. An easy drink and goes well with all this fried goodness.
Ha still a few things I'd like to try on their menu so perhaps a third visit will happen.
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