Today we did a comparison of xiao long bao (XLBs) from this place and those from Shanghai Dim Sum…read moreCuisine (a few stalls away). Overall these are "classic"-style XLBs--flavor of these are nice, the dough was quite thin and the size makes them easy to eat. We favored these ones over the other ones based mostly on flavor. Service was nice and ordering was easy.

I ordered the beef roll and the pan fried soup buns for home. They were made to order and they…read moretell you that it takes 10-15min. The beef roll was good. Ambiance is typical Crystal Mall. Busy and hard to find a seat during lunch hour.

Food is alright. I don't know why this place looks busy, but can find a better place elsewhere…read more Mixed Shawarma plate was $18.45 it came with chicken, beef, rice and salad. I noticed people ahead of us had more food in takeout container. The food didn't include Taboule salad (parsley salad). Also the owner wouldn't give pita bread unless it's asked. Food was good, but it was too expensive for what I had. Nothing too memorable. Portion is on the smaller side. I'd rather go to another Donair place or go to Chipotle instead.!

This location has been a little inconsistent over the years. Sometimes the food is under cooked or…read moreover cooked. It was reasonable today with a decent amount of garlic.

Came here after a chance recommendation from a stranger on the SkyTrain hearing my friend and I…read moretalking about the XLB we had at Din Tai Fung. She proclaimed this as the best XLB in the GVA and while I was doubtful at first, Reddit anecdotes and Google reviews seemed to agree this is a hidden gem. And it sure was - these were better than Din Tai Fung and for a fraction of the price! The best part is they make them super fresh, right in front of your eyes. A must try if you're in Richmond!

Yeah the reviews are correct. The XLB I had here was excellent…read more I had the Combo Special A, which was 6 pieces of XLB and a rice noodle soup on the side. I added an iced lemon tea on top of it. The XLB, as mentioned already, was excellent. Plentiful amount of soup inside, and the dough was the perfect thickness. The rice noodle soup was average, not a lot of taste to it (seems like a fish-based broth?). Felt more like actual soup than noodle soup as there wasn't a lot in it. The iced lemon tea was also very good, and of a large size too. For about $15 total, this was an excellent value meal in the Lansdowne Centre food court. Cash/debit only!

Veggie Baos had a very nice filling (black pepper heavy) but the bao itself was not as soft and…read morefluffy as I had hoped. Good pricing though!

Yummy Bao (Bao Hao Chi 包好吃) at Crystal Mall is a must-visit for fresh, hand-wrapped buns and…read moredumplings! The open kitchen lets you watch the pros in action--it's like a mini art show as they skillfully wrap each bun. The line is always long, but trust me, it's worth the wait! Must-Try: 4 Big Baos 大包 ($7) - Huge, meaty, and satisfying! 8-10 Dumplings 餃子 ($8) - Juicy and packed with flavour. 5 Xiao Long Bao 小籠包 ($7) - More meat than soup but still delicious. Everything is made fresh, so eat it hot for the best experience! Affordable, tasty, and totally worth it. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: Food court Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: Under $10 per person Presentation: 1/5 Parking: 3/5 Finding parking could be challenging due to the confusing mall design. Tips: * Can pay extra for tofu pudding, wonton soup, or soya milk. * Ask for vinegar if you like dipping sauce--they focus on the flavours and meat! Would I Return: Yes ‍‍

When the wife is craving for specific things, and also wanting to make it easy on you as we were…read morealready going to shop at Crystal Mall we came here as the dish of the day was steamed rice rolls. They serve other things here, like soy milk, congee, small bites like curry fish balls and soup, and the one thing they got going for them is that they take debit, which is pretty rare for any place in this food court. They give you one of those buzzing pagers after you order, and then it is just a waiting game. It does take a wait as they are preparing it fresh, so don't expect fast food here if you are in a rush. If you like piping hot food, you get it here, especially knowing they buzz you once your order is ready. I can't say they do anything real good, or real bad here, something was just missing as the dish of bbq pork rice roll my wife ordered was about $10 and just somehow didn't satisfy, the pork was a little too lean, and the rice roll mixture wasn't as silky smooth as we anticipated, but it still did fill us up. I would come back here if we needed this fix again, and maybe try their other things and hope to write a follow up review.

Was waiting around for an appointment so we decided to grab some breakfast. It was more like brunch…read morearound 1130/ noon, but on a Sunday morning , not very busy but since there was many shops not yet open , there was more traffic around this shop. Ordering was fairly simple and listed like it is at Hong Kong cafes with number/letter codes like B2 and such. We got the minced beef rice roll and the corn and pork congee combo coming up to $14.50. The signage was clear on what items would be an extra uncharge. The rice roll was soft ( but not too soft with a good chew) and smooth, small amount of beef filling. There is a sauce station to the side of the cash area with soy sauces, chilli oil , and sesame sauce. With little plastic cups on the side. The congee was on the more watery side and looked plain but there was good depth of flavour in each bite. Decent amount of pork and corn. It was comforting. All in all, a decent quick meal for a food court. Perhaps the bar is set high for me with a place like Yin Ji Cheng Fan but this was close ! Prices are reasonable for the amount we got. An option to come back for sure.

Hong Kong style stall with noodle sopu, rice dishes, and dim sum. This is inside the Crystal Mall…read morefood court. Parking is available in the lot beneath the mall. Staff are friendly, They use the electronic buzzer system, so people don't need to stand in front. I tried the home special rice noodle soup. Basically a mini hot pot. Decent portion. Some hot pot bits such as fish tofu and meatballs, with green onions. Special mention to the deep fried fish skins on top. Tasty. I'd gladly go back for another fix at some point.

This place is located in the food court of Crystal Mall. It has been awhile since I last tasted any…read morefast Hong Kong cafe food on Nathan Road in Hong Kong so this as close to me being a poser as it gets. Here were the food I ordered; 1. Iced Hong Kong milk tea. Tasted pretty watery and weak, missing that nice smooth rich taste. 2. French toast with salted egg yolk. The picture on the menu looked amazingly good; the salted egg yolk oozing out like lava. In reality, it's a badly pan seared French toast smothered in condensed milk with a dried up layer of salted egg yolk inside. It's like a dried up 100 year old cow, nothing is oozing out. 3. Intestine noodle soup. The intestines had that strong gamey smell and the soup was a bit bland. 4. Brisket and tendon rice noodle soup. The soup was hot, the tendons were tender, most part of the briskets were tender but a few were stringy. Over decent but definitely wasn't work the price. Overall, always an adventure to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the food court here especially during peak hours. I would say most of the uncles and aunties running the food stalls are pretty nice and friendly. Unfortunately, Nathan Road cafe here is nothing like cafes in actual Nathan Road in Hong Kong. (Really looking to travel to Asia again) I am off the road on this one for now...

Just had the strawberry and pistachio caramel French toast with ice cream March special for only $6…read moreeach. It was really good.

I love coming here when I'm craving Hon Kong-style breakfast. This is the most popular stall as I…read morethink many people alongside me recognize that the food equality and price makes it easily the best deal at the mall. I've tried various breakfast items on their menu and keep going back to these combos: steak or fried fish with scrambled eggs and toast or hashbrowns. The steak is a large portion and tender - sometimes you get the luck of the draw with a nicer cut of steak without a lot of tendon or fatty bits, the fried fish is also large and very crispy outside yet soft inside. The scrambled egg is creamy. The toast is buttered and hash brown is crispy. Combos come with a drink and I usually get the milk tea that comes in a large cup which feels generous and not stingy, something that many other stalls don't do. Nothing about this stall, but it's hard to find a table on the weekend and the chairs are not very comfy. Parking can also be tough if you arrive after 11 am.

First time trying Jamaican food! This seems to be one of the newer stalls in the food court at…read moreGuildford Town Centre as I did not see it last time I was here. At first glance, I thought the set up was well done/cohesive and followed a theme. The staff was friendly and quick to prepare the jerk chicken meal we ordered. The rice and chicken were still steaming and warm when we ate it. I'm not sure what goes into the Jamaican rice but it was so flavourful, fluffy and I liked that it was cooked with beans because it provided more texture. The chicken was very tender and it had a nice, sweet-spicy, smokey taste (similar to tobasco). The salad, which tasted like a cross between coleslaw and caesar salad, balanced out the meal though it felt a bit out of place. I think the chicken was cooked and seasoned very well and I found out that the business often participates in festivals around the lower mainland. If I see this stall again, I would definitely get their chicken!

They got they bombaclat ceases salad raps, Service from shawty comfort is 10/10, The whole…read more ambiance is just perfect

Who knew Hong Kong cafe food in a food court would be so popular? Does this beat driving to…read moreRichmond? Heck ya! Parking is easily available but there is a 4 hour limit. Cha Don has only been opened in Henderson Mall for 2 weeks and the line is insane. (Even went back a month later and it's still ridiculous.) Most of the dishes are under $16 but some of the items are not available till after 11:30. That's includes the baked rice dish and spaghetti and the minced pork patty rice series. This will quicken up the long time for those breakfast goers but sucks if you're craving either of those. So the first time I had gone, there were lots of mistakes in orders and the long lines. There was also a sign in front of the cashier stating that they will only take CASH or E-TRANSFER...So be prepared! By the look at more recent reviews, it seems like they're still working out the kinks and the line is still 30-45 minutes. Maybe by this spring they'll figure it out? Just know there are lots of good options if you're not willing to wait.

Cha Don is a Hong Kong-style café concept that nails the casual cha chaan teng experience with…read morelegit flavour and sharp value, especially for a food court operation. Long lines at both the Yaohan and Henderson Mall locations speak to how popular it is, and the pricing sits in the affordable range for generous, full-meal plates rather than snack-sized portions. The overall value proposition is strong: you get real-deal HK café flavours without feeling like corners were cut. Dishes come out fast and hot, and the kitchen does not skimp on proteins--whether it's pork chops, chicken, or beef, plates feel properly loaded rather than padded with carbs. Despite the crowds, service is efficient and geared toward turnover, which suits the food court setting and keeps waits manageable once you've actually ordered. It's the kind of place where you grab your tray, sit, and eat rather than linger, but it delivers exactly what you come for. Given the combination of flavour, portion size, and price, Cha Don is an easy recommend for Hong Kong café fans looking for a quick, satisfying meal. The only real downside is the lineup; at peak times the queue can be enough to make you think twice. Still, if the line isn't too long, it's absolutely worth returning for another round.

Super cute diner style location. The menu was really exciting to me and the burgers looked…read morephenomenal. I was a bit confused as to why a root beer milkshake fell into the premium flavors category. I was so excited to try the burger, but unfortunately it was so well done that it was essentially a hockey puck.

Great restaurant! Overall the burgers are good and a decent value. I really like the California…read moreking burger