Mates on Crates: feat. Hilary Nguy
G'day,
Those in the know, know where to go.
Today, we’re excited to announce our latest episode of Mates on Crates, featuring Hilary Nguy, Owner & Executive Chef of Sushi Hil. Chef Hilary San has been a staple in Vancouver’s sushi scene for over 27 years, previously running the beloved Tamaki Sushi for two decades before opening his current establishment, the Bib Gourmand-rated Sushi Hil. With a dedication to consistency and simplicity, he has cultivated a reputation for high-quality sushi that balances casual dining with meticulous execution. His passion for the craft stems from an unexpected start as a sushi apprentice, and to this day, he remains committed to perfecting each piece of nigiri, making Sushi Hil a favorite among both industry professionals and the public. It was a pleasure to chat with Hilary and hear about his culinary journey and favorite spots —check out the episode here.
Each time we do a Mates on Crates interview, our guests share up to twenty of their favourites with us. For each episode, only a handful of those favourites make it into the final 60-second cut. In order to highlight all of our guest’s favourites, we are happy to share the full list of favourites right here.
See the FULL LIST of Hilary Nguy’s Favourites:
Brunch: Au Comptoir & Tableau
Cocktail Bar: Good Thief
Coffee: Starbucks
Drink: A Classic Negroni
Dying to Try: Sumibiyaki Arashi & Sushi Mahana
Easy on the Wallet: CHOCHO Hotpot
Food Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Fried Chicken: Downlow Chicken Shack
Hangover Cure: Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
Japanese Beer: Orion
Late Night Bite: Landmark Hotpot House
Meal That Blew Him Away: Tetsu Sushi Bar
Sushi: Tetsu Sushi Bar
Out of Town Guest: Kissa Tanto Annalena, L'Abattoir
Outside of Vancouver: Marilena (Victoria)
Quick Bites Street Hawker
Pizza: Via Tevere & Elio Volpe
Thanks for joining us, Hilary!
Heading to Sushi Hil? Make sure to get the Steamed Chawanmushi and a glass of Sake, which are Hilary’s favourites!
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