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