Awww, shucks: There's a brand new oyster bar that's just debuted in Vancouver, and they are throwing the whole notion of eating raw oysters on its ear.
has just opened its doors at 227 E Pender in Chinatown, and they are on a mission "to educate the world about oysters as a sustainable food option," according to the casual restaurant's website.
"Step number one: making oysters fun and approachable," adds Shuck Shuck. To that end, this modern "social" spot has a menu featuring quirky toppings for freshly-shucked oysters sourced from 麻豆传媒映画Island.
Move over, mignonette (the traditional oyster topping of vinegar and finely diced onions). Shuck Shuck tops their oysters in some curious combos; the Candiana comes with a topping of maple syrup, Extreme Beans, ketchup chips, and bacon "dust" while the PB& J features spicy peanut butter satay sauce, raspberry jam, red chili, and peanut "dust."
There's an oyster topped with ingredients inspired by a McD's Big Mac, and one with fiery Korean flavours like kimchi and gochujang. There's even a sweet one with lemon curd.
Shuck Shuck's interior design is pretty innovative, too. They've got a 64-foot custom table that swirls through the modern and minimalist space. Currently, the concept is tailored to COVID-19 restrictions, which finds customers ordering and then standing at the table, with moveable glass partitions to separate groups.
The oyster spot has been in the works for over a year now; shows a brief glimpse behind the scenes of their Pender Street digs.
