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Ever since I was old enough to moon walk (and be cool when doing it), I thought that Cheers was the only place in the world where ‘they always know your name’. Move over Ted Danson, The Flying Tiger is here!

After a six month hiatus, this past weekend we made a repeat visit to The Flying Tiger at 2958 West Fourth Avenue in Vancouver (Kits-tastic location, of course) and I thought to myself…YOU need to know about it. Why?

The service was absolutely off the charts…the food was epic…the price was reasonable…and the company was out-of-this-world (doesn’t come with the restaurant…but I’m sure you’ll find your own). Sound good so far?

First and foremost let me say that even though we hadn’t been in months, our server remembered us, remembered what we ordered (I didn’t even remember what we ordered completely…and I have a good memory!), and knew exactly how to stage our night.

For those of you with some 604 history under your lululemons, The Flying Tiger was the ol’ Living Room Bistro. Cut to early 2006 and the boys from Roadkill Entertainment (nevermind, Hell’s Kitchen, Abigail’s Party) came on the scene. Put 2 and 2 together and you get their fourth property…The Flying Tiger!

I really like this place. It’s funky. It’s really well laid out (uber efficient use of an incredibly narrow space). It’s not overly expensive. It’s servers are great (see above). It’s tapas style menu is out-of-this-world.

Why? What’s the deal? What’s the difference between this place and all the other tapas places in 604-town? What’s the frequency Kenneth?

Well, unlike your typical tapas line-up, it’s not sushi, it’s not Japanese (if you want to know where the best Japanese offering is, click here), it’s not seafood, it’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, it’s ASIAN STREET FOOD. Sounds a little weird, eh? Yeah,I know…well it’s not.

With Tina Fineza behind the grill/stove/oven/cooking utensils (known for her creations at Bin 942, George Lounge here in Vancouver, and Charlie Trotter in Chicago), The Flying Tiger has got some high-powered talent pumping out the dishes. Here’s your ticket to ride in six easy steps:

1. Go to the Flying Tiger (do sit down)
2. Order the Szechuan Green Beans
3. Order the Pulled Duck Confit Crepes
4. Order the ‘Humba Style’ Braised Pork Belly
5. Eat these things
6. Go home

Honestly, The Flying Tiger has mixed up a really cool offering that appeals to all ages and tastebuds. Throw this one against the fridge, and it’s going to stick.

T&D Rating: 5 dumplings (out of 5)

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