Food was good. Good value if you know which lighter weight items to pick…read moreAmbiance is typical big way. But the new west location is currently the largest in the lower mainland for Big Way Service was decent. Although the line up can be quite chaotic. The girl who took my bowl was nice. Forgot her name!

If you don't know how Big way hotpot works, right after you go in you get your own toppings like…read moreseafood, meats, veggies, and noodles and put it in a bowl. Then you bring it to the cashier and pick your broth and add-ons like cheese or rice. The price is based on weight. Then you grab a number stand and bring it to a table and wait while the kitchen cooks your food and broth. Optionally, you can type your phone number on the tablet at the counter to collect loyalty points and redeem it for stuff. On this visit, I came with a friend for lunch on a weekday afternoon. There was no wait so I was able to get inside and get started picking up my toppings right away. Every time I visit Big way, there is a staff member who will come to the front entrance way and hand you tongs and a bowl. Interestingly, there was no one that greeted me so I just got the bowl and tongs myself. But there was a small hiccup at the cashier. When I tried to pay for the meal with a gift card their scanner had trouble picking it up. Props to the cashier for trying different ways to try to fix the problem instead of giving up and make me pay some other way. They were able to fix the problem eventually after many tries. I asked the cashier about the different broth options and the cashier lady was happy to explain the differences. I went lightweight for an inexpensive meal so I got the beef strips, glass noodles, a couple of random seafood balls, some bak choy, and lettuce. I got their ma la tang with peanut sauce and it was pretty tasty. You can pick your own spice level. I got it medium spicy which gave it a nice kick but it may be pretty spicy for some people. It was happy hour so I got green tea (or lemonade drink) free with the meal. Pretty refreshing. I couldn't finish the broth because I filled up with the green tea, and it was spicy with no toppings left since I decided to go light on the toppings. The staff were great at taking away our bowls and utensils as soon as they saw our bowls were finished and immediately offered ice cream. It was a nice refreshing dessert to finish up the meal. I got a free mini sized milk tea flavored ice cream. It came in a black waffle cone. As for the vibes of the dining area, they played Kpop music but it wasn't that noticeable since there were a lot of loud people, mostly teenagers. I can definitely say that this location is the most spacious (and nicer) one I've been to yet. There were lots of tables that were spread out so you don't have to awkwardly angle your body sideways to get out of the table. (On the flip side, the seating at their Robson location is really cramped) There's a spacious patio outside overlooking New Westminster that I would have opted to try but it was raining that day. The washrooms were clean. Most locations have private washrooms but the ones at this location are public. Overall, despite the little hiccup at the cashier, gotta give 5 yelp stars based on this visit. This is a great location!

longtail kitchen at the new west quay was the unanimous choice for our group. we visited on a…read morefriday afternoon, ordered and paid at the cashier, and our food arrived at the table all at once. the space is casual and compact, with a wall displaying thai pantry items, sauces, cookbooks, and packaged noodles that give it a small market like feel. the warm wood feature wall and colourful seating add some character, while the handwritten menu board above the counter keeps things simple and approachable. the portions looked small at first but ended up being just enough. i ordered the pad see ew beef. while it wasn't as saucy as i had hoped, it was still very tasty. the noodles were missing the wok hei i was looking for, but the dish was well seasoned and satisfying. the accompanying chilli offered a pleasant kick without overwhelming the flavours. everyone in our group enjoyed their dishes, which included pad thai chicken, green papaya salad, and basil beef with rice and fried egg. the first few bites were delicious, though both beef dishes became noticeably salty as we worked our way through them. longtail kitchen is part of chef angus an's restaurant group, which includes maenam, sainam, sen pad thai, and fat mao noodles. the group has received recognition from vancouver magazine, with maenam serving as its award winning flagship restaurant. overall, longtail kitchen delivers tasty thai comfort food in a casual setting. while some dishes could benefit from a lighter hand with the seasoning and a bit more wok hei, it remains a solid option for a relaxed meal with friends.

If you want consistently great Thai fusion in New West, Longtail Kitchen never misses. As the…read moresister restaurant to Maenam, you can really taste that same attention to balance, depth, and quality in every dish. My partner and I are regulars here. Some of our go-to favourites: green curry, pad see ew, gai lan with pork belly, and the Thai fried rice with grilled pork. The flavours are super consistent every single visit, which honestly is half the battle with takeout spots. Their rotating specials are also worth watching for m, and are always fun when there's something new in the mix. (my pictures don't do justice) It's definitely a bit pricier than your average quick Thai spot... however, the ingredients taste fresh and the portions are satisfying. Love the little thoughtful touches too: self-serve water station, compostable containers and cutlery, and an easy casual setup that works perfectly for a Quay lunch or dinner. I'm giving it a 4-star because the place closes at 6pm Mon-Thu and at 7pm on all other days. I always feel like I need to rush or have early dinner if I wanted to grab food from here. All in all, this is a solid Thai food option in New West. Basically, if Thai street food and elevated comfort food had a waterfront glow-up, this would be it!

It's become obvious over the years that the owner and Management company Warrington PCI Management…read morehave no interest in being an active part of the riverfront community that they serve. While every other business and residential building along the riverfront, including the City Parks Board, go to great lengths to to keep the community a beautiful and welcoming space for locals and tourists, the Market has allowed it's exteriors to rust and corrode, has abandoned the gardens along the boardwalk, and have allowed the wooden benches to rot away over the years.

A retail destination that is at the bottom of 8th Avenue, the market is a fun shopping opportunity…read moreor just a neat place for a browse. We spent a half hour here looking through shops and checking things out. Bubble tea, liquor store, gelato, florist, tea, books, board games and a upcycle boutique. Neat stuff! I do need someone to work out the drainage issues at the east end of the market where the pedestrian bridge over the tracks lands. It's a lake up there and it looks like it's been a problem for a short while at least! [Review 20897 overall - 73 in British Columbia - 1881 of 2023.]

When I bought their ube flan cake, I was told to let it sit at room temperature for a bit before…read moreenjoying it, as the flan needs to come up to room temperature a bit first. However, they said it should likely be ready now. The first few bites were enjoyable although the ube flavor wasn't too distinct. The flan was tasty, smooth, and custardy. Unfortunately, as I got closer to the center of the dessert, I noticed that the flan was frozen. This must have been the reason why the sales associate told me to let the flan come up to room temperature firsr. Although they never explicitly told me it was frozen. I was really disappointed with finding it partially frozen. The dessert was on the pricier side, and so I'd expect that the ingredients used to be relatively freshly made. I will say that I bought this product at an event, so it's possible they sold out of their initial inventory and the frozen desserts were made as an emergency back up option. 3.5 stars

I happened to see this cake shop after getting out of the New Westminster station. I heard good…read morethings about this cake shop and one of my exworkers told me she loved their ube cakes very much so I bought a slice of ube rival cake at 10.50. It was a bit pricey but I think it was worth it! It tasted very good. The purple part was the ube cake and in the middle it was the cashew or nutty flavour. I never had something like this. I might try their ube flan cake at $14.50 next time. The staff at the counter said flan would taste on a sweeter side. I think it would still taste good. The customer service was good. There are a few tables and chairs for people to dine in. I ordered takeout. They also have some special beverages. It's a very unique cake shop!

Exceptional coffee, the staff know their stuff about coffee. Espresso tonic is really good, the…read moredrip coffee tastes like a pour over, nice and fruity. They have lots of different coffee beans, great selection of different choices to take a bag home. We also got a flat white to try and WOW it was amazing! Made with their feature espresso, their head of coffee 100% knows how to handle his coffee. It was fragrant with a kick that you can catch just under the milk. I would highly recommend trying them out if you're in the area. Bonus: try their assortment of mac and cheeses!

Friendly service, and tons of seating inside and outside the cafe! You are right at the Quay so…read moreit's easily paired with a nice walk along the river too. Turns into a bar at night, though I haven't tried it. The mac and cheese is a must try, probably one of the best brunch and lunch spots in this area. Coffee is top notch and you can buy some good quality beans here too.

This is one of the cafes I've been wanting to check out in this area for a while. Pretty standard…read moremenu with a few interesting pastries that caught my eye. I tried the strawberry matcha latte (hot). The space is cute and small. Definitely very cozy and good for more intimate or solo vibes. Service was wonderful and the drink I had was delicious- not overly sweet either.

Walked in. To check it out. Wasn't acknowledged or greeted in the 3 mins I stood there checking out…read morethe digital menu. I just left. Nothing stands out. Not the food choices or the customer service.

I've searched nearly everywhere to find some good lunch deals. Then I once heard from social media…read morethat Safeway has inexpensive deli menu. I stopped here for some lunch before movie. Deli section was already busy serving other customers when I went in. Chicken wings were big! They also had chicken thighs and legs which are bigger and better looking than KFC. KFC Tuesday deals are good, but their meats are small and not crispy. $6.99 for 5 pc wings in this economy felt SO unreal. I even tried Chinese food takeout from Robson Safeway back then. Deli section at New West is pretty good as well. Everyone has to try deli at this Safeway for once or twice. It's way better than KFC! Wings were very tasty and batter was good too. The taste also reminded me of 7/11. Wedgies were great. I felt full after finishing all my food.

The customer service that I received on my visit was outstanding. I specifically came to get ice…read morecream, but the brand I was looking for only had vanilla flavor left. When I asked the cashier if there was more stock in the back, she automatically offered to look. When she couldn't find anything in the back, she mentioned that I could get a rain check. The person at customer service also offered outstanding customer service by double checking if I also was eligible to earn scene points.

Excellent selection of fine quality tea, and friendly knowledgeable service to go with it! Vivian…read morewas the kindest! I'll be back.

One of my fav tea merchant in town. I love that I get the option to buy mini bags of loose leaf tea…read moreto try out diff teas without baking the bank. Mini bags are around $3 and can usually brew like 10 cups of tea depending how much tea leaves you put in your tea. One of the must try is their sweet dream tea for a night time tea. I believe they have started selling their tea online as well.

If your walking along the new Westminster Quay, Tre Galli Gelato Caffè is a great stop to get a…read moredrink, snack, or icecream. There's tables inside, or your can grab an outdoor picnic table. We got the matcha and strawberry frappe and they were perfect for a hot day. We also tried some of the panini sandwiches. The ham and cheese one was a bit more plain, but the pesto one was delicious. Good size for a snack. I liked the amount of cheese they added. We waited about 15 minutes for our food and drinks to come out.

We were walking on the New West prominade and decided to grab gellato. Tre Galli is inside the food…read morecourt. I got their chocolate hazelnut gelato, it was really good! Very creamy and the chocolate was decedent. Might stop by again to try some of their other flavours.

Even though it's tucked away in a food court, Pamola Bakery and Deli genuinely feels like a…read morefamily-run restaurant as it's warm, welcoming, and full of character. The food is made fresh to order, so depending on what you choose, there may be a bit of a wait, but it's absolutely worth it. Everything tastes homemade and authentic, the kind of food that doesn't try too hard because it doesn't need to. My go-to quick bites are the tamales and sopes. Both are seriously delicious and never miss. The owners and staff are friendly, polite, and add to that comforting, neighborhood feel that keeps you coming back.

Two words: Tortilla…read moreSoup. It is simply the best tortilla soup I've ever had, including in Mexico. 5 out of five. 10 out of 10. Infinity out of infinity. Oh and their baked goods are good too and I'm sure all of the other Mexican specialties are delicious... But that seriously hit the spot today.