There’s a time and place where people feel the need to share a luxurious meal with their loved ones. With Valentine’s Day coming up next month, people look to find a place that have an intimate setting to satisfy their cravings for a delicious meal with their loved ones. Sometimes the price is not worth the meal but in other situations (the best kind), you get what you paid for and then some. One of the spots in Vancouver that aims to satisfy people who love to try different types of food, is the Elephant. It is located at 1879 Powell Street. This restaurant provides one of the most unique fine-dining experiences that a person can have.

There is limited seating in the place which can be a good or bad thing depending on whether you are able to make a reservation at a suitable time. This North American, contemporary style of restaurant is run by Chef Justin Song Ell (Lee). It’s a small restaurant and wine bar that can only seat 18 people in it. They offer a unique Omakase experience through a five-course meal that changes weekly. It showcases the restaurants versatility and commitment to use fresh and seasonal produce from the province. All the plates and portions are small, the flavours and variety adds up in the end. It gives customers the chance to experience different creations by the chef.

If you are considering experiencing what the Elephant offers, you should be warned that you must make a reservation in advance. Their bookings open in one month blocks and it starts at the start of the month. The restaurants setting is small but it gives the feeling that you’re at the chef’s home when they’re making your food. The Elephant was awarded Vancouver’s Best New Restaurants by Vancouver Magazine’s Annual Restaurant Awards in 2022 and it also happens to be a Michelin Recommendation.