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.]

Stumbled across Cake it Easy's little pop up at Tsawwassen Mills a week back and I have been…read moreDREAMING about their Ube cookie ever since. I wasn't planning on loving the cookie so much as this was an unplanned sweet treat after a huge savoury lunch and hours of shopping. I don't even know where to start on with this cookie. Not only was it perfectly gooey and fugdey in the middle with a PERFECT ratio of coconut shreds and white chocolate but a nice strong Ube flavour that left me wanting more straight after. This cookie was a perfect cookie and I am so pleased to have been able to taste it. I will definitely be heading over to Cake it Easy's physical location and trying their assortment of other Pinoy and Ube desserts. The service was also amazing as the gentleman running the stand was very knowledgeable on the desserts they offer, made a recommendation and was extremely friendly and talkative. Love this little business and they're destined to go far with these incredible desserts. I recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a new sweet treat hyperfixation or to discover their new passion for Ube desserts. Truly an unforgettable business and cookie.

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 enjoyed my visit to the Craft Cafe as it was a nice place to sit down with good service, fun…read moredrink combinations, great latte art, and tons of seating. It is a very clean establishment and I would enjoy going again if I ever returned to the area. It's great for those staying at the Inn at the Quay, as it's a 30 second walk away with great specialty drinks; awesome for a vacation/trip

The customer service was excellent. The iced matcha…read more(sweetened) could have used a touch more flavor. The pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich was quite good and filling. There was a good ratio of filling to bread. The cheese stayed melted for the entirety of my meal, which was a pleasant surprise.

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.