A fun experience with nice workers and loved the free ice cream at the end. There was a nice…read morevariety of choices to choose from for the hotpot.

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!

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!

I love going to Longtail Kitchen for the authentic Thai food. Their menu is simple but everything…read moreon it is delicious. Although it is a bit hard to find (it is tucked inside the food court of the River Market), it is getting busy through word of mouth. Since it is part of the food court, you order your food at the counter and then find a table to sit at. They will usually bring out the food to you when it is ready. When we go, we usually order their deep fried chicken wings and fish balls to go with a tofu pad thai. Nothing beats their fresh off the wok pad thai!

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.]

Great store. Best prices around, really good selection of common and not so common stuff, great…read morefruits and veggies, and helpful staff. It's fabulous!

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!

Was craving for a milk tea slush and found this place by the SkyTrain station. The place was a bit…read moretight but have tables and chairs for your friends to enjoy. The cakes and other pastries were very tempting and mouth watering but I was very happy with my order of Brown Sugar Milk Tea slush with pearls. I will definitely go back here and try their cakes.

We're regulars at Craft Cafe and honestly, it's one of our favorite spots in the city. The coffee…read morehere is consistently amazing -- I'm obsessed with the Thomas Haas mocha, the Mexican mocha, and their smooth, flavorful drip coffee. My husband always gets a Spanish latte (even though it's not on the menu), and the staff graciously make it for him every time. That kind of personalized service really speaks to how kind and welcoming they are. The service is hands down the best -- warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The owner is lovely too, always kind and genuinely happy to see customers. Also, shoutout to their buttery croissant -- flaky, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We're so glad they're open later now. It's the perfect spot for a cozy evening coffee. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates good coffee and even better vibes!

I came with my brother for lunch…read more I had a avocado and tomato grilled cheese and an Americano coffee The food came quickly and was excellent. We sat outdoors in the river breeze The staff took our order swiftly and was friendk

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 get my groceries and medication at this location…read more The are always nice and helpful. The Starbucks inside is clean and the drinks are great. Would heartily recommend.

I go to this location because it's in a convenient area that's right off the skytrain…read more However, I find that quite often it is difficult to find the items that they have listed in their flyer. I circled inside the store multiple times trying to locate the items I was shopping for. Also, I was contemplating buying their oysters, but noticed that they stored them in their display case directly with raw shrimp, and bacon wrapped scallop. It made me worry about cross contamination, as these items should at least have some type of divider between them, so I decided against it.

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

Best tea merchant in Vancouver, if not in all of North America. They have incredible blends that…read moreare just unbeatable. The rose black tea, ginger, and the sweet dreams are my three favorites. I live in Asia, and stock up on my tea every year from this store. The service is great, they are incredibly helpful, have excellent recommendations, and it's basically the epitome of a small, locally owned store. You can't get this kind of service anywhere else. I'm so glad I found out about them, and plan to keep getting my tea here.

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.