Decent Taiwanese place on Broadway. We ordered lots of stuff. - fried squid legs pretty authentic, crispy but not over fried - deep fried mantou was pretty good - I really liked the Hakka eggplant. Good eggplant and love the pork sauce. Very hearty dish. - also liked the oyster mushroom tofu dish. - the pork stew rice was OK. No egg to though. Decent Taiwanese place with a huge menu. Boba and desserts too. read more

A.Bento - Hakka eggplant - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tried out A.Bento, a Taiwanese spot, on a weekday for lunch. Seems to be a popular spot for the office workers. They're a few doors down from Avik. - Matcha smoothie ($3.25) - one of their dine-in drink specials. Too icy even after letting it melt. Reminded me of a Starbucks matcha frappe - Beef noodle soup ($18.95) - broth was well balanced. Good amount of beef chunks. Wanted more pickled mustard greens - Taiwanese crispy chicken nuggets bento ($17.95) - generous portion of chicken. Better of the bentos - Black pepper beef brisket bento ($18.95) - bland read more

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Solid Taiwanese bento place on Broadway, a few block W of Cambie. Parking here sucks. Can't help you here. The interior is pretty modern, wiht wooden tables and stylish plastic chairs. There's also a bar area, as well as a takeout area for bubble tea. Staff were friendly. No problems. I tried their black pepper beef brisket bento. A few generous chunks of meat, with plenty of sauce and a piece pieces of broccoli. Sides included some deep fried tofu cubes with sauce, potato/vegetable strips, and a bowl of rice. To be honest the portion size was a bit small for my liking. Knock 1 star off as I actually left hungry. Taste was fine though. Not a bad place to check out, but watch the portion size. read more

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This is the second time i had been to this restaurant but first time for dinnet menu items. We ordered a variety of items including soup noodles, stir-fry noodles, rice bento set and the signature taiwanese chicken nuggets. Overall, we really enjoyed the taste of the items. They were all well seasoned. However, for some odd reasons, almost all of the items were lukewarm. The only exception was the Seaame oil chicken soup because it was served with a candle light heater. Even the deep fried chicken nuggets werent very hot as you would expect for deep fried items. it feels like the cook was rushing and didnt stir-fry or fry the items long enough as they should have been I am unsure if the sides for the bento should have been serves warm or room temperature. But they were colder than room temperature but warmer than fridge temperature. odd. Because it was good when i visited the first time for lunch bento set and the taste of the dishes is good, i will try it again in the future to see if the temperature is a one-of issue? read more

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This place has great Taiwanese classic dishes! If you are looking for an affordable meal, you should get the bento combos! They come with rice, a meat dish and 2 sides which is a good amount of food for the price. The restaurant is pretty big and many seats and has a clean and simple ambiance. read more

A.Bento - White pepper chicken bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

with a name like a.bento, i totally thought we were going for japanese, but i was wrong, it's taiwanese. a friend recommended this place for lunch, so we met up just before opening and snagged the last two parking spots in the back.l, and gave our licence plate at the front, and after lunch, they let us leave through the back door. they don't take resos at this place. we were a group of four famished folks, catching up on a tuesday at 11:30 am. the place is across from michael's on 656 west broadway. the interior is clean, modern, and bright, curved chairs, pendant lights, very chill and minimalist. i'm not familiar with taiwanese food, so i was happy to leave the ordering to my friend and focused on the bubble tea. my lychee tea was super thirsty quenching and refreshing. we shared a bunch of dishes family style: fried chicken, noodles, clams, shrimp with mayo drizzle, giant meatballs, and slow cooked beef brisket. everything came out piping hot and fresh. the clams were clean (no sand), meatballs were soft despite being huge, and the fried chicken was crispy and not greasy. the noodles were bland, and some sauces started tasting similar. service was friendly and attentive, they kept our water filled without us even asking. good food, fabulous friends, and conversation that could've gone on for hours. read more

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I've been here 3 times because well, I'm Taiwanese and Vancouver really doesn't have a lot of good Taiwanese food options. However, food here is far from how food tastes like in Taiwan (I know because I go to Taiwan every year). The chicken nuggets and the fried basket were bland. The beef noodle broth lacks depth and flavour, and the worst tasting thing I had from the menu is this "sizzling plate" with fish. It was totally westernized and there was nothing Taiwanese about it flavour-wise. The oyster/shrimp omelette was decent though. Service is good, and ambiance is modern and clean. I don't think I will be back unfortunately as food is very mediocre. read more

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I ordered the Deluxe Pork Ragu on Rice. It was quite yummy. The server came a few times to refill our water. The side dishes were potatoes and egg with tomatoes. My friend ordered the Szechuan Spicy Chicken Roulade Bento and she said it was good. read more

A.Bento - Deluxe Pork Ragu on Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The fried platter is super tasty, such a sinful pleasure. Fried rice noodle is very pleasant. Oyster pancake however is a bit disappointing, I would prefer it with less sauce. Great service as always! read more

A.Bento - Fried platter - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Contemporary Taiwanese restaurant located close to Broadway city hall station. It's a cozy place and doesn't get too crowded so it's relatively quiet. Good spot for a date! I got their chicken nuggets for appetizers, I asked the server if we could get some sauce with it because they were dry but she insisted that we try it without the sauce first. They were good - crispy and salty but definitely would be better with some kind of dipping sauce. For main course i got the spicy beef fried rice which was good, I would say 4/5. We also got the deluxe tri sauce chicken with rice, this was definitely more flavourful! Wasn't the biggest fan of the sticky rice cake that came with the chicken but the rest was good. I will say the portions were big for the value! read more

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This is my favorite Taiwanese restaurant and it's very delicious. We were lucky to find street parking near by and came off hours on Friday. Ambiance was laid back and welcoming. We got sat right away and server was friendly and attentive. We ordered lunch combos, beef brisket and chicken nugget and it came with complimentary desserts, grass jelly. The portion was generous and we had no problem clean the plates. Lunch menu was different from dinner. You might want to check their website before you come. It's such a treat when we were in town. Great experience and we were looking forward to next visit. read more

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Newer Taiwanese place, seems "trendier" than a typical place. I came on a weeknight at dinner time. The place was not too busy, only 3-4 tables with diners. 2 ladies were serving, but really just one. Service was friendly, but not that attentive, especially for a restaurant that was mostly empty. Still, I could flag her down for help and she was perfectly nice. 4/5 service. The food: we ordered some representative dishes that for us are benchmarks for taiwanese food. 1. Oyster omelette - average. It was fine, nothing bad to say about the taste and texture, but for $15? really? 2. beef noodle soup. Beef was nicely cooked and tender, noodles were ok, soup was bland and lacked the depth of flavour I expect from Taiwanese BNS. $18 for this bowl, which was not huge and felt very overpriced. 3/5. 3. rice with minced pork "bento box". Pretty classic comfort food here, and they tried to fancy it up, making it over $20. Rice was overcooked and too soft. Pork was underseasoned. Instead of a marinated chicken egg as you'd commonly see, they had a fried egg plus several marinated quail eggs. Honestly I'd rather have a single well-marinated chicken egg. The quail eggs didnt add much other than cost. The marinated tofu and pickled greens in it were typical. But the bowl was quite small, and if you compare it to similar hot lunches you can get at certain Asian grocery stores for around $6, this thing is a terrible value. If it was perfectly executed and totally delicious, then I can sort of justify the price. But for the mediocre dish they served, at over $20, absolutely no. 4. pork rib soup. Not something we would normally order but we felt like soup. Also super overpriced for what is essentially a bowl of pork broth with a few pieces of pork ribs in it, and excessive black pepper. Also absolutely terrible value when this is often a freebie at other places or an addon for a few bucks. Parking - there are a few dedicated spots for their restaurant in the back - watch for the signage. Its free, you just need to tell the waitress your license plate when you get inside. The bad part is you cant get INTO the restaurant from the parking. You have to walk around in the alleyway to the front. But you can exit from the restaurant to the parking lot. The restaurant itself is new, nice and clean. Nothing fancy mind you, but certainly more modern. Overall, food was mediocre, service and venue were fine, pricing is way too high for what you get. I wont be back unless they really do something special to the food to make their pricing justifiable, or lower their prices. As-is, it doesnt add up. read more

I love their food, beef noodles and many other dishes taste very good. But what's disappointing is that they are currently offering the Dine Out Vancouver menu, and they only offer the braised beef noodles in soup on their $40 DOV menu. If I don't want to spend $40 for lunch or simply don't have the appetite to eat such a large meal, I can't have just the beef noodles as a standalone item. I even told the server that I purposely bus here just wanting the beef noodles, is there no way the kitchen can accommodate that? Without consulting with manager or kitchen, she just denied my request. Obviously the kitchen has all the required ingredients, and pricing is in their billing system, so why the hell not? As a Taiwanese restaurant, it is stupid to remove your signature dish on your regular menu just because you are offering DOV. So I ended up ordering the peach tea and seafood pan fried noodles. Taste is wonderful, there's basil, garlic and good amount of seafood. The noodles were a bit too soft and mushy for me. Unfortunately they put a lot of msg, as I was very thirsty the entire afternoon. The peach tea was very refreshing, with peach puree and lemon, that would be a very nice summer drink. read more

Super authentic Taiwanese food!! The beef noodle soup was incredible. Busy spot so go early or make a reservation! read more

A.Bento - Seafood pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I checked out their DineOut Fest menu a while back. I like the clean/chic interior, it's a comfortable dine-in experience. They're a modern Taiwanese-style restaurant. Nitro Oolong Tea: highly recommend this! It is just subtly sweet, and the bubbles/foam on top make it extra smooth and also creamy texture. Very strong and fragrant tea flavour. Pork Pepper Bun: Very flaky pastry, and had a good meat to bun ratio. Tad bit on the salty side, but it is definitely very flavourful. Taiwanese Chicken Nuggets: can't go wrong with this! I like how they kept it very traditional and included lots of deep-fried basil too. Squid with Five Flavours Sauce: the sauce is common for Taiwanese cuisine, but it isn't for everyone - it has a sort of sweet and vinegar taste with a very strong flavour of mixed spices. Served cold. Night Market Style Chicken: I'm familiar with this dish as being more Hong Kong/Cantonese style, but they've done their own spin where it is on the sweet side (more Taiwanese-style palate). Good portion of chicken, and comes with an egg too. Sesame Oil Chicken Soup: very rich soup, with lots of meat/ingredients inside read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant since I saw it on Instagram. However, amidst the raving reviews of foodies in Instagram, there are a few dishes that are not quite at par. It lacks the WOW factor and the home run dish that I look for when eating out. *Seafood Pancake/Oyster: Have been craving for this dish since I left Asia. This dish is ok. I like the small size oysters they used. *Clear Broth Beef Noodle Soup: interesting noodle soup, different from the usual beef noodle soup where it's spicy and served with pickled vegetable, quite plain for me. It tastes very much like home cooked beef soup if that's considered good. *Night Market Style Chicken Steak: very strong pepper flavor which is not too delicious for chicken steak. It might work with short ribs but definitely not chicken steak. *Eggplant & Tofu Stew: not bad *Sweet & Sour Lychee Fish: presentation of whole fish standing on its side is definitely great. It is fried crispy to a point where some bony parts can be enjoyed. However, fish is coated with sauce that is super sweet, I guess they must have used the lychee syrup to make this sauce. The fish itself could have used some salt when frying to create that complex flavor. Overall, there was nothing that stood out except for the presentation of the fish. That said, food are ok almost like home cooked food. I definitely liked the ambiance - modern and clean, tables are set nicely with melamines that can be mistaken as stone wares. read more

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It smelled so good when we sat down but we sat there for almost 20 mins before we waved someone down to take our orders. The food was good but some are a little too salty especially the tofu that's been soaking in the sauce. I would say my favorite was the taro chips with the eggplant sauce. Flavors for that was perfect. Also there was a flicking light that was so annoying. read more

A.Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very disappointed with this restaurant, the eggplant and tofu stew was very blend for a stew you would expect flavor and for the eggplant not to be so hard ( undercook ) well definitely no flavor, I know we show up at 8pm and this restaurant close at 9 but still our fish felt and look rush, If you are craving for this pancake their much better elsewhere. I would definitely not try this restaurant again read more

A.Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Nice atmosphere for Taiwanese food, quite classy for the decor and utensils, the staff were attentive too they opened at 5pm for dinner. (They have a break and closed between 3-4pm) We had a $38 dine out menu We choose their appetizer: Taiwanese crispy chicken nuggets 9/10 it was super crispy and salty. I liked the basil and fresh garlic seasoned alongside the chicken nuggets. Best chicken nuggets I've had. Includes a soup either Ham and corn soup or clam soup gotta go for that seafoody soup so the clam soup was 7/10 the clams were fresh and salty, the soup was like hondashi (quite fishy and clear) they sliced quite a bit of ginger into the soup as well. For the entree we choose night market chicken steak with egg noodles 6/10 it was tempting to get this because it was on a sizzling plate, so the presentation was nice and cool, teppanyaki style the food comes in hot! But eventually it cools down and the hype for it dies down. In my opinion, it was quite peppery and the gravy sauce was very western for my taste, the chicken and egg was disappointing for this dish as well. Also have to say the carrot was very hard in this dish which I don't like We also got an extra dish on the side the Taiwanese sausage fried rice (honestly wanted the spicy beef fried rice instead but apparently they don't have it during dinner? It wasn't on the menu, so kinda disappointing to see that it's on their website but then you don't see it on their menu in store...) Lastly the drink of choice was nitro black tea (it was the sweeter option of the two, either oolong tea) I'd give the drink a 7/10 my first time with the nitro tea, I didn't know what to expect but it came with the foamy top and cold brewed tea below the foam. I found it hard to drink with all that bubble and foam at the top, reminded me of drinking like beer with the foam at the top, eventually the foam dies down and it's easier to drink. Overall, my favourite is the Taiwanese crispy chicken nuggets, because their specialty is Taiwanese food, they can't go wrong with that! It was interesting to try the drink out and quite a nice restaurant on Broadway. read more

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I've had Taiwanese chicken nuggets on rice at many places but this one takes the cake. Not only is this one fried to perfection being both light and not too greasy but the side dishes add a great accompaniment. Their portions are pretty generous despite their upscale atmosphere and the service here is pretty quick as well. I would also recommend their taiwanese sausage on rice read more

I heard good things about this Taiwanese restaurant. Tried it out a couple of months ago for the first time. In retrospect, I probably should've ordered the classic popcorn chicken. The dish I chose didn't wow me at all. The dining area and service were nice. The host was nice to show me where their rear parking lot is. They have about 4 to 5 free customer parking. Near by street meter parking is hefty. - Deep fried boneless pork chop on rice The pork was on a thin cut. The flavour was alright. The side dishes in the combo was a bit underwhelming and bland, except the marinated big head vegetable. The vermicelli and cauliflower were almost flavourless. I'll try other dishes next time. Overall, the experience was good. read more

A.Bento - Deep fried boneless pork chop on rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very yummy and authentic Taiwanese cuisine! The service was also fast. I will be coming back to try the fried rice and noodles next time. Here's what we ordered: 1. Pork Ragu On Rice (滷肉飯) Bento: rice topped with tender pork pieces marinated in sauce. Only critique was that there didn't seem to be enough sauce! 2. Taiwanese Sausage On Rice (香腸便當): I thought the sausages were well fried and tasted great with the sweet dipping sauce. Only critique was the side vegetables (carrots and squash) were already cold when we got them and were quite crunchy (not sure if this was done on purpose). 3. Tri Sauce Chicken (三杯雞): Well made dish. Chicken pieces were juicy and tender. read more

A.Bento - Taiwanese Sausage On Rice (香腸便當), Tri Sauce Chicken (三杯雞), Pork Ragu On Rice (滷肉飯) - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had the wonderful opportunity to try out A.Bento after a giveaway from instagram and not only did we indulge in an authentic meal for two, we also ordered some of their most popular dishes to try out! For out dinner, we had the pork intestines stew which was chock full of ingredients (that I didnt touch haha) which was adored by my dad who doesnt get these things often! We also had the hakka stir fry with flavourful tofu and pork, basil clams which had plenty of plump clams with a delicious sauce containing a plethora of green onions, garlic and onions (YUM!). The meal set also allowed us to try their sliced pork with garlic sauce and taiwanese sausage as some appetizers but we added their appetizer trio of fried squid, chicken and fishcake. Their flavour for the fried items was spot on authentic taiwanese with plenty of salt, pepper and five spice. It was a little bit soggy due to being takeout but this did not affect how it tasted. Finally, one of the best dishes of the night was their shrimp and chives fried rice which was nice and "dry" meaning they fried it well and was tasty but not oily either! It had a good amount of plump shrimp and went great with the other dishes. Overall, I am so glad to have tried out this restaurant and look forward to returning again to try their newer items (I spy taiwanese beef noodles!). The service was also lovely and the restaurant was accommodating about my allergies! read more

My coworkers and I love coming here to get their crispy Taiwanese chicken nuggets bento meal. We especially love how garlicky it is! The service was quick. One star off cause the cauliflower was a bit undercooked and we never got our water refilled. Other than that, the restaurant is clean and the portions are pretty good. We always leave with a food coma. read more

A.Bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'm a huge fan of Taiwanese food in Vancouver so I decided to give this place a try given its amazing reviews on yelp. I ordered the ruroe fan, beef noodle soup, bamboo shoot soup, and popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken tasted exactly like the ones I've tried in Taiwan - it was crispy on the outside and soft inside - with a bit of spice. Beef noodle soup was one of the best I've tried in both Vancouver and Seattle. The noodles were chewy and firm. The soup was super flavorful. Lastly, my favorite was the bamboo shoot soup. The ribs was super flavorful and you will also taste a slight hint of bamboo shoot. However, I was really disappointed with the ruroe fan. That could be because I was expecting your typical ruroe fan with radish, while boiled egg, cilantro, etc. But the one at A.bento can with a sausage, fried egg, and quail eggs. The ruroe itself was not tasty and the sausage was terrible. I would still recommend this place for the noodle soup and chicken but probably don't come here if you're looking for good ruroes fan read more

Finally had a chance to check out A.Bento. The interior is very modern looking with a minimalistic feel. The plates and utensils were also very nice. We shared the Appetizer Trio which had chicken nuggets, fish cake and squid tentacles. All 3 items were good but my favourite item is still the chicken nuggets. They were juicy and well seasoned. The Spicy Beef Fried Rice had a really good flavour to it and good amounts of beef in it but it was waaay too oily. There was so much oil left on the plate. Hopefully it was just a one time thing because the fried rice was tasty. read more

A.Bento - Spicy beef fried rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The Clear broth beef noodle is to live for!! Everything about this soup is of high quality cuts of beef and fresh and delicious vegetables. The broth is full bodied!! This soup did not disappoint! Filling! It's YUMMY! The watermelon drink is real watermelon blended, natural and delicious! In a bento's personally made container read more

Taiwanese chicken nuggets is one must have dish at A.Bento! Not only is it fried perfectly but be ready for a delicious garlic aftertaste from the bits of fresh garlic it is topped with! It just adds so much more to that dish!! We thoroughly enjoyed every dish! The Oyster Pancake sure reminds us of the ones in Taiwan with its silky glutinous texture and is probably the closest one we have tried so far from the ones we had in our travels. And not only did they nailed their dishes but their drinks are quite unique too with Taiwanese beer and nitro tea! The Nitro Guava Plum Black tea was recommended by the staff and it was soo good! Smooth and fruity with a good amount of tea flavour. Prices is a bit on the higher side compared to your usual Taiwanese restaurants but the quality and uniqueness in some of their dishes is worth it here. Not only do they serve lunch, dinner, and takeout, but they also have vacuum-packed meals to go too if you want to save some time on your next meal prep! read more

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Loved loved this clean, cute, modern Taiwanese restaurant. The texture and bright, tasty flavors of the food won us over. We enjoyed our late lunch so much that we ordered more for dinner. The to-go packaging was perfect and they were super fast. We ordered: Taiwanese crispy fried chicken (appetizer) -- perfectly crispy accompanied by basil and garlic--Delicious and a must-get item! Taiwanese sausage fried rice -- so tasty. I'm sure all the fried rice dishes are good. Tri Sauce Chicken Bento -- exceeded our expectations. This tasted like Lu Rou Fan meets Thai basil chicken. It has the spices and unique flavors of the traditional Taiwanese rice dish along with the colorful basil flavor. Pork Ragu over Rice -- similar to Lu Rou Fan and the Tri sauce chicken dish but without the basil. Tasted great with the chicken =p Xiao long bao -- juicy and flavorful except they stuck together and some of the juices escaped but still so good. Beef noodle soup -- solid. Beef brisket, al dente noodles and clean, clear yet tasty beef broth. Can't ask for much more. The service was great--everyone was so nice, food came out fast and even the to-go items we added after we paid. We cannot wait to come back and support this relatively new Taiwanese restaurant!! Such a great addition to Vancouver!!! read more

5 stars! Friendly staff, clean washroom, simple but nice decor, delicious food and drinks. They serve alcohol too. They make some tea fresh at the restaurant but they have their own canned tea, which you could also purchase home. They have bento and other dishes for lunch and more options for dinner. However, if you want the bentos, they are only during lunch hours. Their breaks are 3-5pm. Reasonable prices, good portion size and flavourful. Authentic Taiwanese food and some memorable flavour. Highly recommend and I'd definitely be going back again soon! read more

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This restaurant is a modern take on classic Taiwanese dishes. Ate here twice, first was take out of their popcorn chicken and pork rice and it was very good. Second time was their Taiwanese sausage bento, it comes with two sides and soup. Overall a good experience and the interior is clean and bright. read more

A.Bento - Pineapple beer - Taiwanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I got their LNY take home dinner for a family friend and it really delivered- their pork was especially succulent. Also would recommend their chili oils from their online store - you can put them on literally anything and it's amazing. read more

I read about this restaurant on Facebook and thought to give it a try since it's not easy to find an authentic Taiwanese food that all my family like without driving all the way to Richmond. This place is close to us and decoration is clean and pleasant. And the most important of all, the food is tasty enough that everyone in my family enjoyed it. Definitely a place that I'd recommend anyone to go. read more

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This restaurant discriminates against delivery drivers and refuses to open the back door, unless it is to receive deliveries. They make food delivery drivers walk all the way around the block, even though they are well aware that there is no parking, no stopping and no loading zone anywhere on Broadway due to construction. They say they don't care if there is no parking in front and it's not their concern. SHAME ON THEM!!! read more

I know it's cheesy, but I still have to say it. Eating at A.Bento transported me back to Taiwan. Best Taiwanese restaurant in North America for me. We had the oyster pancake, beef noodle soup, chicken nuggets, intestine stew and clams. I wish I had a second stomach. Also, I am Taiwanese. read more

Like others mentioned, the flavors are authentic Taiwanese. I think they are using spices and ingredients sourced from Taiwan, and not just following the recipes. The popcorn chicken had a satisfying crisp thin skin, juicy tender meat, and distinctive five spice flavor with the fried basil. The pork rice bento was a good portion. I liked the quail eggs and the glass noodles. Definitely looking forward to visiting again soon to try their other dishes. read more

Exceptionally authentic food with great service. The oyster pancake is a must try. Food when dine-in and takeout are equally amazing.

I love the taste of their food, especially the fried chicken, the fried octopus and the cauliflower fried rice.

Best Taiwanese restaurant you can find in town. Highly recommend!!!!!!! Great food and excellent service!

One of the best Taiwanese restaurants in Vancouver! Tri Sauce Chicken and Crispy Chicken nuggets, and Spricy Beef Fried Rice are must tries. Meat is fresh and extremely juicy. 100% recommended! read more