The Duo Behind ‘Reelin’ in the Beers’ Share Their Fave Cheap and Cheerful Eats Around Vancouver

This story is part of our March 2026 Secrets of the City issue. Get more hot tips for living your best life in Vancouver here.

Brothers Owen and Jeremy Zsillei moved to Vancouver nearly a decade ago from Cranbrook and have seemingly used every moment since then to attempt to track down hidden gems and great deals: a noble cause that we salute. With camera in hand to capture their experiences for their YouTube show Reelin’ in the Beers, they happily venture into any hole-in-the-wall or parkade-adjacent BBQ joint they come across, hungry for both value and adventure.

For our Secrets of the City issue (find it on newsstands in March/April 2026!) we asked the Zsilleis to share a few of their cheap-and-cheerful recommendations.

Wang’s Shanghai Cuisine

“It’s weirdly attached to London Drugs on Kingsway and Joyce, and there are consistently absolutely incredible dumplings and noodles,” says Jeremy. “It’s a really fun spot to go eat, they’re rolling the dumplings, they’re slinging the wok. Super chill, no frills.” 110–3328 Kingsway

Auntie Jen’s Pizza

Jeremy has been to this Commercial Drive spot more than 20 times in the last year. “They’ve got this stromboli there—kind of like a pizza pocket! There are five or six different flavours, and they’re all delicious. The owner of Auntie Jen’s is a cool dude: he’s got Black Sabbath playing, there are arcade games, he gets to know everyone who goes in. It’s not just me; the things are unreal: my buddy was quiet the whole time he was eating one.” 1417 Commercial Dr., @auntiejenspizzeria

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Kaori Izakaya

“We happened to be on Main and saw a sign that said two for $6 Sapporos, and yes, that’s how they hook you. But you go in there, and they have a happy hour deal that’s nuts,” says Owen. “It was $25 for two huge meals, with a big thing of karaage and whatever else you want, okonomiyaki, rolls. And at the end, they were like ‘Okay, who wants ice cream?’ It wasn’t even a special event! They brought us 12 Sapporos, ice cold. I can’t wait to go back.” 3043 Main St., kaoriizakaya.ca

Yasser’s Cafe

Yes, it’s in Burnaby, but it’s Owen’s favourite spot to recommend, and it’s just on Boundary, so we’ll allow it. “It’s such a good lunch spot. It’s always full and Yasser knows everyone by name. It’s so welcoming, and so cheap, and he makes all the food. There’s soup and a sandwich for $10, or a deal on a daily homemade meal like a $6 juicy burger or big plate of spaghetti,” he says. “It’s wholesome.” 3831 Sunset St., Burnaby, @yasserscafe

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