Restaurant Review: Manzo

By Sherman Chan,
Special to The Post

We ordered the Ebi Mayo which was doused in enough chili may to make a Triple O's burger jealous. It tasted good. It wasn't as heavy as it appeared - probably due to the large prawns that were cold-water crunchy. The batter was fairly light, crispy and not overbearing. Next, we had the Miso Eggplant Teppanyaki which was served piping hot on a cast iron plate. Texturally, it was soft, but not mushy. The dish was too sweet because of the syrupy sauce.
Although the Salmon Salad didn't look like much, it was appetizing because of the tangy and acidic dressing. It brightened up an already light and refreshing dish. We liked how the greens were fresh and super crunchy. The dressing was so potent that we couldn't taste much of the fish. Steaming hot, the Chicken Gizzards in garlic butter were flavourful and a bit salty. It had a nice rebound texture without being too chewy nor overcooked. There was a garlic kick but it wasn't very buttery.
We had the Beef Short Ribs, which were nicely caramelized and charred. They were tender while retaining its natural meatiness. We liked how each piece had plenty of meat attached. The marinade was a bit too sweet. The Pork Cheek and Smelt was a bit salty, but nicely fishy. The pork cheek was appealingly chewy with a nice rebound texture. It was properly salted. So from the items we tried at Manzo, it was definitely serviceable and better than average. Considering the options in Richmond, Manzo fits the bill for late night Izakaya.

Manzo
8391 Alexandra Rd, Richmond, BC 

The Good:
• Okay pricing
• Decent eatshttp://Urbanspoon.com

The Bad:
• A little too sweet
• Not unique to Manzo, but seating is tight

Sherman Chan is the #1 ranked food blogger on the Vancouver portal of Urbanspoon.com. Read more of his reviews at www.shermansfoodadventures.com.

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