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Belly up for one of Vancouver’s top patio to snack on tasty appies exquisitely crafted by Chef Geoff Carkner and his team. Once the flavours hit your taste buds, you’ll be pining for more…

Top 3 Favourite Bites

GlobalEAT sampled some tasty bites at the Pan Pacific Vancouver’s Patio Terrace launch on June 28, 2016. Kahlua Pork Belly, Albacore Tataki and Smoked Black Cod are our top three favourites.

Kahlua Pork Belly

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This melt-in-the-mouth Hawaiian version of tender, juicy Kahlua pork is served on a bed of coconut cream drizzled salad (julienned green mango-coconut) and topped with crispy pineapple.

The pork belly is sous-vide for about 16 hours to tenderize the meat without losing its flavours, then pan-seared to give it a slightly golden, crispy texture.

Sous-vide method is a technique in which food is cooked in an airtight plastic bag in a temperature-regulated water or steam bath for longer than regular cooking times.

Albacore Tataki

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

Fresh and succulent, the perfectly pan-seared, togarashi crusted tuna is a good starter to awaken your senses. Togarashi is a Japanese spice mix.

The citrus of the Yuzu gel contrast well with the avocado mousse’s creamy flavour. The sliced chilli adds a bite to this appetizer.

Yuzu is a lumpy-looking citrus fruit, believed to be a cross between sour mandarin and Ichang papeda, originating from China, but popularized in Japan.

Smoked Black Cod

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

Flavourfully smoked and succulent, this silky-textured black cod is served over a bed of julienned seaweed, crispy yellow and purple potatoes – in an enclosed jar.

A healthy appetizer rich in omega-3 fatty acid, it complements well with the nutritious seaweed and antioxidant packed purple potatoes.

Black cod is a wild Canadian West Coast sablefish, also known as butterfish.

BBQ Striploin – Mexican Style

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

The tender striploin is served over avocado-sauce on a mini tortilla, topped with Mexican ancho chilli and pico de gallo – a salsa of tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and cilantro.

Maple Chipotle Salmon

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

Created by Chef Geoff Carkner, the maple chipotle rub features maple syrup, chipotle, sea salt, brown sugar, onion, mustard, kelp powder, parsley, cumin and paprika.

Dungeness Crab with Cannolli and Apple Foam

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

Salmon Confit with Carbonated Grapefruit, Fennel and Vanilla

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

Duck Bun with Hoisin and Pickled Cucumber

Global EAT - Favourite Bites from Pan Pacific Vancouver

Enjoy these tasty bites with a Namaste poptail or cocktail.

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favourite-bites-pan-pacific-vancouver<a href="https://globaleat.net/ratings-and-reviews/" target="_blank"><em><span style="color: #;font-size:10px">Ratings and Reviews Explained</span></em></a> <h6><strong>Price</strong> </h6> $ - $25 and under for appetizer $$$ - $41 to $65 (lunch or dinner and a drink for one person). <h6><strong>Pros</strong> </h6> <li><strong><a href="https://.globaleat.net/news/multi-million-dollar-views-for-a-cocktail/" target="_blank">Views</a></strong>: Spectacular. Perfect reflection of west coast lifestyle plus you get watch cruise ships activities at Canada Place pier.</li> <li><strong>Food:</strong> Fresh, tasty West Coast fusion cuisine.</li> <li><strong>Unique appetizer</strong>: Smoked Black Cod served with julienned seaweed, crispy yellow and purple potatoes – in an enclosed jar.</li> <h6><strong>Con</strong> </h6> <li>Being an open patio, it is weather dependent, but there is always the option of the Coal Harbour Bar.</li> <h3><strong>Foodie Favourite</strong></h3> Foodie Ailene Lim who works for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC said that of all the tasty bites she tried, her favourite is the Kahlua Pork Belly with Crispy Pineapple Coconut and Green Mango Salad.