La Brasserie

April marks the death month of all university students. Had two finals today and will be having a celebratory girls' date with Ada! She is more the 'hipster' type, so somewhere chill and cozy will be the perfect place to bring her. La Brasserie is a Franco-German restaurant in downtown. They do not take reservations as it is a small restaurant that holds approximately 40 people.

Overlooking into the kitchen.

We got to the restaurant at 7:00 and all the tables were full. However, they had a bar which overlooks the chef in action. These seats were perfect for us. The only downside of these seats is that it is right near the door, so it can get a little crowded when people are coming in and waiting for seats. Our humorous waiter made us very comfortable during the entire meal. Even with the busy flow in the restuarant, he was always there when we needed him and will drop by once in a while to make a smart remark.

Bread to start.

I ordered the Suckling Pig

Suckling Pig: house made sauerkraut, schupfnudel ($22)
This piglet is very tender and fat; this equates yummy in tummy! The chef prepared an entire piglet and simply cut a slice and served. Imagine a prime rib and a slice is cut and served. The meat was cooked perfectly. There was no tough pieces in the entire slice of suckling pig. The skin was crispy due to the barbequing. This dish came with sides of house-made sauerkraut and schupfnudel. The sauerkraut was not too sour, which I prefer. And it was my first time trying schupfnudel. The first thought that came to mind was gnocchi! After some researching, apparently this schupfnudel is a thick noodle, similar to gnocchi. I find this tasting better than the Italian's version. I usually do not order pork, but this will amaze you. Definitely recommend this entree!

Ada ordered the Brasserie Burger

Brasserie Burger: aged white cheddar, bacon, cripsy onions, truffled aioli, and frites ($17)
Her first bite: "This is the best burger I have ever had." said Ada (with a drooling face). This burger looked huge. Well half of it is actually fried onion straws. I was quite amazed at how she took a bite out of it. I am never a burgers person; had Romer's Burger and it wasn't satisfying. Nonetheless, I took a bite out of her burger, and I must admit, it was very tasty! The patty was juicy and flavourful. The onions were fried, but did not fill your mouth with grease. It was actually one of the best burger I have ever had as well! Ada actually finished that entire thing, along with the fries. Even after gobbling down that, she felt fine as it wasn't heavy, as compare to other burgers. For all you burger connoisseur, this is a must try!

La Brasserie specialize in French-German cuisine and they do it well. For casual European dining, you will not be disappointed here. Overlooking the kitchen, we saw the two chef created all the appetizers and entrees. It was beautifully done for each dish. They all look so appealing! I have already decided on my menu for my next visit to this restaurant!

Location: On Davies Street, between Burrard and Thurlow. There is paid parking on Davies Street.

Food: Excellent!
Service: Friendly, with a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Note: great for dates!
Price: The total came to $44 with tax for two people.
Will I come back? Yes! Probably back very soon!

- Hippo


La Brasserie
1091 Davie Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Phone: 604-568-6499