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Nosh Hunt is the official culture quest across campus and the surrounding areas for the best food UBC has to offer. Writers pit three versions of one meal up against each other and let you know where you should be noshing.

Nosh Hunt: A midterm review of the Hot Chocolate Festival

Is Vancouver's annual Hot Chocolate Festival nothing more than a very well done marketing ploy? Yes. Will I continue to happily hand over my money? Also yes.

Khushi Patil Culture February 7

Nosh Hunt: The richest hot chocolate (whipped cream recommended)

Put on your winter boots, and let’s find the best hot chocolate for you, because a sweet sip is just a short stroll from your favourite study spot.

Stella Griffin Culture January 16

Nosh Hunt: Speedrunning snacks

The main issue: you only have 10 minutes before your next lecture begins, and you have no idea where to go for that quick bite.

Olivia Vos Culture November 9

Nosh Hunt: Why are there so many bubble tea shops at UBC?

Upon setting foot on the UBC campus, you might notice the number of bubble tea shops.

Isabella Ma Culture November 4

Nosh Hunt: Tangy lemon bars to fight off winter woes

That feeling of taking the first sip of lemonade on a breezy summer day is just one zesty bite away. We thought a sweet and tangy snack could help you push through the dark, cold, wet days ahead, so we scoped out the best lemon bars on campus to treat your seasonal woes.

Stella Griffin Culture October 26, 2023

Nosh Hunt: Grilled (cheese) to perfection or disaster?

With refined palates like mine — or pickiness, as described by my mother — it can be difficult to find a meal on campus. Grilled cheese is an old staple that will never disappoint me... except when it does.

Gabby Ranu Culture October 20, 2023

Nosh Hunt: Satisfying your ramen cravings

The middle of the term always comes with increased stress and countless hours spent in the library, but there is one comfort food that many students reach for in order to survive this demanding part of the year: ramen.

Maya Levajac Culture October 13, 2023

Nosh Hunt: The ultimate UBC pizza survival guide

Pizza is essential to our daily lives, so it only follows that you, dear reader, should have an intimate knowledge of all of your potential options when on campus.

Caleb Peterson Culture October 10, 2023

Nosh Hunt: Iced matcha

Some may search out an iced strawberry oat matcha latte from one of the abundant Starbucks locations in Vancouver, but if you’re a fan of the concept but not the execution, you might be looking for something else to fill that 16oz, caffeine-craving hole in your heart.

Marie Erikson Culture April 6, 2023

Nosh Hunt: The quest for the supreme vegan cookie (better than Blue Chip’s)

What's a UBC student got to do for a good plant-based cookie?

Marie Erikson Culture December 14, 2022

Nosh hunt: The quest for the cheapest latte on campus

Here’s a compilation of coffee prices (americano and latte) on campus and my personal experience in some of the popular coffee shops at UBC.

Beatrice Fan Culture November 15, 2022

Nosh Hunt: Comforting chocolate chip cookies

Let’s be honest, there are no winners or losers when it comes to cookies.

Lauren Kasowski Culture February 24, 2022

Nosh Hunt: My chai latte love(s)

One Culture staff writer. Three UBC locations. Three chai lattes.

Shane Atienza Culture February 24, 2022

Nosh Hunt: My bento soy-mate

I hope some Japanese restaurants in Vancouver get the memo to sponsor me, but let’s get into the review for now. The criteria today will be a) variety, b) value for money, c) overall taste.

Sara Arora Culture November 1, 2021

Nosh Hunt: Chickens strips galore

When I’m frustrated with Math 104 or stressed out about life in general, I know a salad isn’t going to satisfy my cravings. I tried out chicken strips from three different places across campus — I know there are many more, but I started with the basics.

Sara Arora Culture January 8, 2020

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