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Vancouver Comedian Joanne Tsung Shares Her Late-Night Hot Spots

Vancouver standup comic and writer Joanne Tsung shares her top spots for shows (and post-show cravings).

By Kerri Donaldson /

Best-Kept Dessert Secret

My absolute favourite dessert spot is Winter Bear on Denman. It’s one of the best bingsu places I’ve been to, especially their mango cheesecake bingsu. They use piped cheesecake instead of those nasty frozen chunks that hurt my teeth—bonus points if you can catch a sunset afterward.

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Late-Night Comfort Spot

Congee Noodle House at Main and Broadway is always my go-to. They used to be open later, but since the pandemic, they’ve only been open until 10 or 11 p.m. The order is salt-and-pepper fried tofu, beef flat rice noodles and the Hong Kong-style lemon iced tea.

Favourite Comedy Venue

I love China Cloud in Chinatown for many reasons, but that large stage and those comfy couches create the right kind of vibe, you know?

READ MORE: Gastown Is Becoming a Comedy Hot Spot

Weirdest Standup Venue

I’d say the weirdest spot I’ve done comedy in is Hero’s Welcome on Main. I love that venue, but my goodness those flags! I looked like I was getting my Canadian citizenship—I almost broke into the anthem after my set.

Catch Tsung and other hilarious comics on season two of Killjoy Comedy, streaming now on OUTtv.com.

 

Kerri Donaldson

Kerri Donaldson

Kerri Donaldson is an assistant editor for Vancouver magazine (and sister mag Western Living) and covers arts and culture, including VanMag’s So Fun City. She’s also a comedian and will proudly overthink almost everything for your benefit. Send her pitches or riff bits at [email protected]