Want something simple, tasty and quick? This place is a hidden gem outside Crystal Mall. Not a big place and just a few tables but the service and turnaround was quick! The food was such a pleasant surprise! Great Taiwanese food! The beef bulgogi was a favorite but I forgot to take a photo. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurant to get a comforting meal. The vegetables are lightly seasoned and it's a balanced meal set. You've got the veggies, protein, more protein and carbs. The price is great for the portion. It's about $18 and you can get 10% off on their daily specials. I love the crispy chicken because it has taiwanese chicken seasoning. It's a bit salty and flavorful. It's a bit oily though. I like the tofu sauce as well because it's spicy. The rice also have some meat on top which is a nice addition to the warm bowl of rice. You also get iced tea or miso soup with the set. If the chicken is too oily for you, the miso soup is perfect to water it down. Otherwise the iced tea is a good option as well since it's black tea with a bit of sweetness. Please note that they will charge 50 cents if you use credit, but they accept debit cards. read more

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Never been to Aroma Eatery before but decided to give them a try. They're on the outside of Crystal Mall around the corner from Yi Fang. We dropped in on a Friday evening (7:00pm). The inside has a handful of tables that can fit about 15 people. One waitress running the front but she was efficient and refilled waters. - Special combo for two ($39.50) - Taiwanese sausage and sichuan boiled fish. Combo came with fried tofu, seasonal vegetable (garlic yu choy), two bowls of rice and two black teas. Sausage wasn't anything special but liked the addition of the sliced pickled garlic. The Sichuan fish was tender but very mild. Vegetables were excellent, tofu lightly deep fried. - Wonton with spicy sauce (F9) ($9.00) - standard. - Crispy pork noodle soup (C8) ($15.75) - pork comes on the side. Decent. Debit or cash only. Home style food. 3.5 stars. read more

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Came to get some Taiwanese food. Restaurant a bit hidden but can't miss it from the street. Came when first opened at 11am and not very crowded. Ordered the Taiwanese sausage combo, along with pork rice. I think the flavor was just ok. Taiwanese sausage lacking a bit of the freshness and flavor. The pork rice was a bit too much pork skin. I think it's ok to try it out. But with so many Chinese and Taiwanese food choices around, this one doesn't really stand out. read more

Aroma Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

A hidden gem located at Crystal Mall, they are across from the library and quite unnoticeable. Don't let this unassuming place fool you, they serve up some authentic Taiwanese dishes. It feels very homey and cozy, the older lady who I believe is the owner is friendly and truly cares if you like the food or not. I ordered the sesame oil chicken noodle soup, and it's so delicious. Chicken is perfectly seasoned and not too salty, broth is very rich but not overpowered by the sesame oil. Noodle is thin and smooth like angel hair, and topped with the sweetness of cabbage, red date and goji berries. The ginger pieces are not the old chewy ginger as well, so I was able to eat them all without much spicy heat from it. It's probably one of the tastiest sesame oil chicken noodle soup I've had in town. The meal comes with a complimentary red tea or soup, a full lovely meal comes under $20. If you're going to Crystal mall next time, ditch the food court and head to Aroma Eatery. read more

Aroma Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

My work colleague and I had such a fabulous lunch here last week! I was in town to help her at an event, and we decided to meet at a restaurant close to my hotel. She chose Aroma Eatery, which was practically right outside of the door of the Hilton, where I was staying. Yay! Although this was close to my hotel, it was still difficult to find because it's part of an indoor/outdoor shopping center, the Crystal Mall. I had to look at pics on Yelp for clues, and finally found it after wandering around aimlessly for about 10 minutes. Pro tip: Aroma is actually on the outside edge of the mall, rather than on the inside or the interior courtyard. If you're standing on the street outside, facing the parking garage entry, the restaurant is on your right - behind a mailbox and a wood bench. Other than that, the experience was fabulous! The place was full, but we were seated quickly. We ordered their "lunch for 2" special, which had enough food for at least 3-4 people! I was sad that I couldn't take leftovers with me, as it was all so good. I especially enjoyed the salt & pepper chicken, which was perfectly seasoned and fried to crispy wonderfulness. The service here was fast and friendly, and the prices were incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend this spot, and will definitely go back when I'm in the area again. read more

Aroma Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Definitely a hidden gem!! It is located right outside Crystal mall in Metrotown, a little hard to find it. The space inside is not too big so wouldn't recommend for a big group size. Their food is so good and affordable! We got their lunch combo which came with rice, soup or drink, crispy tofu and choice of two items. We got their salt pepper chicken and kimchi beef. Everything was a 5/5!! Their crispy tofu came with a dipping sauce which was amazing and the kimchi beef had an amazing flavour!! The portions were huge, we could not finish it and had to take it to go. The staff were super sweet and warm. When I asked for to-go boxes, they were kind to put the remaining food in the boxes themselves. Overall great service! Would definitely visit again :) read more

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This place screams comfort food like no other. Delicious Taiwanese food that offers incredible value. For two people, we opted for an entree + an appetizer for lunch. If you're looking for a heartier meal, the special combo for 2 will leave you feeling full to the brim! Red Bean Curd Pork with Rice (5/5) - ~$18 Taste: Pork was well marinated and flavourful. Tofu and cauliflower dishes were simple and comforting as well. Portion Size: Large entree portion Deep Fried Tofu (4/5) - $7.50 Taste: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and was served toasty warm. Was delicious with the savoury dipping sauce. Portion Size: Good sharing portion for 3-4 people [Value for Money] Even with recent rise in menu prices - the value here can't be beat! Really worth it! read more

Aroma Eatery - Top to bottom: Red bean curd pork with rice, deep fried tofu - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Cozy little Taiwanese restaurant at Crystal Mall. Welcoming and friendly service from Helen makes this place so pleasant to visit. Food is tasty with a number of dishes that can be ordered individually or as part of a set meal. We ordered the pork bulgogi, sweet & sour fish, and salt & pepper chicken and Taiwanese sausage along with white rice. The fish dish was delicious and the rest of the dishes hit the spot. We also tried the tea (hong cha) which is wonderful! Pricing is reasonable and looking forward to returning here again! read more

Aroma Eatery - Taiwanese sausage dish - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Probably rounds closer to 2.5 / 5, but this place looked like one thing, then turned out to be another. I saw all of these great reviews online but the actual experience was... Kind of depressing? As my partner put it: this place looks like a retirement home cafeteria. Or a really depressing school cafeteria. Verdict: don't bother with this place. The ratings and pictures may hype it up, but it's... Not what you would expect it to be Even the lunch plates looked... Old. It didn't help that the taste if the food was... Meh. The soup wasn't great, the portion sizes were meh... The tofu in the combo was ok, as were the veggies... But the meats were bland and without any semblance of flavour. Extremely overpriced for what you actually get... I'm glad I didn't get the $35 combo, since the stuff in the A section is "better" than the B section... And my partner and I both ordered from the "A" Section. It's not good. Tbh not taking credit was the cherry on top (cash or debit only). Luckily I carry cash otherwise this would have been hella awks. The service was ok, but tbh it wasn't "standout. It's two people doing all of the serving and cleaning, and there's roughly 8-10 tables that can seat between 16 and 20 people. read more

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I came here for dinner with my partner. We got three dishes and also complementary miso soup and black tea (you get a choice between the two)! The salt and pepper chicken we got was really good! Just as I was expecting with this Taiwanese dish--crispy, meaty, and delicious! A crispy wonder for my soft mouth. The teriyaki fried rice wasn't what I was expecting, but maybe it exceeded expectations! It was teriyaki chicken served on the side with fried rice with egg and edamame. I loved that it was served on the side so the chicken could stay crispy! The chicken was really flavourful and the teriyaki sauce complemented the saltiness amazingly. The fried rice was just as flavourful. My partner kept commenting on the wok hei! So delicious. Our last dish was the sesame oil chicken soup. I didn't like this as much but it was still really good! Tasted like a soup I'd really enjoy while recovering from a cold. My partner had the miso soup as I don't like miso soup. She said it was good! I noticed lots of little tofu pieces in there as well. The black tea was also really good! It was like a bubble tea without the pearls--it's cold and sweetened with brown sugar. Our one server was running around almost the entire time we were eating! Good service, but don't expect to be attended to closely. It's cold in the restaurant so dress warmly in the fall/winter. Small space with only a few tables. read more

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Not very authentic TW but still good nonetheless, and it does stand out, being the only TW eatery in Crystal Mall. Price is fair and service on par. read more

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My partner and I had the two person combo. We went with Pineapple Shrimp and Kung Pao Chicken. I'm not a big seafood person but the pineapple shrimp was delicious! The Kung Pao chicken however was the star of the meal for me, the chicken was moist and the sauce was amazing. The restaurant was quiet right at the opening and service was fast and polite. The combo was one of the best food deals I've seen recently and I'll be returning for sure. read more

Aroma Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I have been wanting to try this place after I saw several good reviews from fellow yelpers. It did not disappoint. We decided to get the combo for 2. It came with two entrees, vegs, and fried tofu for the dishes, plus rice and iced black tea for two. We ordered Kung pao beef and the salt and pepper popcorn chicken. They were yummy but I really liked the simple stir fry vegetables. There was a sweetness to them. This reminded me of what my grandma used to cook. The whole combo was like a home style cooking and they were made to order. If you do not wish to cook and want a simple homely meal, look no further. This place got you covered. I will be back to try the beef noodle soup and other dishes. It is comfort food to me. read more

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Looks like Perfect Taste died off and turned into Aroma. This restaurant is located at the SE corner of the mall exterior, facing the street. Parking is available in the circular lot underground. Staff were friendly. No complaints. Looks like mom and pop. They have decent rice combos. Friend and I tried the 2 person combo, which is basically the same thing as 2 combos but with a slight discount. For drinks they have sweet black tea. There is something else in the tea (dates?). Nice and refreshing. Salty peppery chicken - got the deep fried leaves and all those goodies. Fried tofu - nice and fluffy. Served with dipping sauce. Satay stir-fried beef - nice and moist. Also nice and oily but not crazy excessive. Beautiful. Had a nice kick to it. Seasonal vegetables - stir fried cabbage in sauce. Tasty. Friend and I were pretty happy. I would come back. Pricing was reasonable too. Recommended. read more

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It was a pleasant surprise to find Aroma Eatery on Yelp. I never knew this restaurant ever existed and the lunch special price seemed to good to be true. Is this a real life, is it just fantasy caught in the landslide... Yes, $9.99 was real deal not a dream. I personally think lunch would be $13-15 as average nowadays. Anyways, I've been wanting to try this place and ordered a take out on February 5th, Friday. I've ran into a language barrier with the staff when I asked about the difference of the deep fried porkchop and the braised porkchop. Conversation didn't go smoothly, but she apologized about her limited English. Food came out fast. I only waited 15 minutes for my food and it came out in hearty portion. Braised Pork Chop was pretty good. It tasted sweet and salty. Rice was pretty good too. I can't wait to go back and try more food from Aroma. Staff made a mistake giving me a wrong change, but she gave me an exact change later. Despite the language barrier, she tried her best serving and communicating in English. Highly recommend this place! read more

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First time here, saw the good rating and been craving some food from back home so decided to give them a try Owner recommended the 2 people meal $37.99, but was unable to explain why it's more expensive than 2 separate meals $17.99x2, luckily the table beside us ordered the 2 people meal and we saw side dishes were bigger portions with better veggies Taste 1/1* Authentic Taiwanese food, make sure to get the red tea NOT SOUP if your getting the combo! Salt and pepper chicken was slightly on the salty side for me, but wife absolutely loved it Pork chop combo was gooood, hit the spot Beef stew combo was goooood too!! Wife didn't enjoy it as much, so we ended up packing it to go, still tasted good day later! All of the side dishes were tasty with rice too! Value 0.5/1* Wouldn't call it budget eat, but for the taste is definitely worth a visit or two Service 1/1* As prompt as it can be, there were about 7 tables with 1 owner/server running frantically, but she was polite, friendly and we got everything in a timely manner Cleanliness 0.5/1* Typical Chinese restaurant style, where you can see some dirty spots on the walls and washroom, but tables were good Overall/Revisit 1/1* Would definitely revisit to try other dishes Paying for ambience? NO Above and beyond? 0/+1* read more

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Aroma Eatery @aromaeatery2021 @exploreburnaby This is an authentic Taiwanese restaurant running by Taiwanese people. The location is at Crystal Mall in Burnaby. The restaurant is facing the street and the public library. It is right next to the entrance of the parking lot. They have some lunch special which are only $10.95 + tax for each item. We had an early dinner at 5pm here. It was not busy at all. They have 10% off on all take out orders. We just walked in and ordered the rice combo with 3 side dishes for takeout. Each combo came with a cup of old-fashioned black tea. 4. Salt and Pepper Chicken with Rice $13.75 The chicken nuggets are crispy deep fried with Thai basil and the spices. They taste 100% authentic Taiwanese. The side dishes are well balanced with veggies, egg, vermicelli. I'm impressed that they put the stewed minced pork on top of the rice. It would add more aroma and increase my appetite to eat more rice. 5. Teriyaki Chicken with Rice $13.75 He ordered the Teriyaki Chicken and he expected that it's like Japanese style stir fried Teriyaki chicken . The chicken were deep fried with Teriyaki sauce on top. They are crispy good too. Same side dishes as my combo. The old-fashioned black tea taste like roasted black tea. It's very refreshing after eating the deep fried food. The service is very efficient and the food is ready for pick-up within 15 - 20 minutes. The price is very affordable and the combo is definitely a great portion. They have different random side dishes each time. I definitely will come back to this hidden gem and order the food again. Follow me @vibikki #vibikki #lovetoeat #crispysaltandpepperchicken #teriyakichicken #lovetodrink #oldfashionedblacktea #getinmybelly #fullbelly #narcityvancouver #yelpvancouver #yelpvancouvereats #yelpyvr #instafood #instagood #foodblogger #foodbloggers #foodstagram #vancouvereats #vancouverfood #vancouverfoodies #vancouverfoodie #vancouverfoodieblogger #vancityfoodie #burnabyeats #burnabyfood #burnabyfoodie #burnabyfoodies #foodiesinternationalchat #cameraeatfirst #supportlocal read more

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I visited this Taiwanese restaurant and tried three other dishes today. They were satay beef stir fried noodles, spicy eggplant stir fry with rice and sweet and sour fish fillet with rice. All of them were so good and the restaurant disappointed me! Again the customer service was great. The server who took my order on phone was excellent. She was very friendly and polite. I do love the authentic Taiwanese food. I am hoping they will add beverages to their menu, so their food would come with a combo of food and drink together. That would be even better or perfect! read more

Aroma Eatery - Menu January 2021 - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Super friendly and delicious spot. A combo is more than enough portion for an individual. I ordered a pork chop rice and fry tofu. A bit too much food but delicious. read more

Aroma Eatery is a newly opened authentic Taiwanese restaurant located at Crystal Mall. I ordered 4 different rice combos and they were all ready in about 20 mins. All rice combos come with three daily side dishes. The sides I had were tomato tofu, celery, and tea egg. The rice included minced meat on top which added a nice flavour to the white rice. Braised Pork Chop- The pork chop was cooked with sweet and sour sauce and was very tender. Stew Beef with Tomato Sauce- This stew was hearty and flavourful, but I wished that the beef was a little more tender. Salt & Pepper Chicken- This dish is a must at any Taiwanese restaurant! Do keep in mind that if you order take-out, the chicken may become soggy when you get home so make sure you reheat them in the oven or an air fryer. The chicken were crispy, tender, and bursted with delicious flavour. Kung-Pao Chicken with Peanuts- This stir fried chicken had the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy flavour. The dish wasn't overly spicy and complimented well with the rice. Pro-tip: Add some cashews in the dish to give it an additional crunch. Overall, I really enjoyed these rice combos. They were reasonable and affordable with a generous portion size. Their staff were also very friendly. Make sure to bring some cash since they don't take debit or credit cards. I can't wait to come back to try their other rice combos! read more

Aroma Eatery - Rice Combos -Braised Pork Chop, Salt & Pepper Chicken, Stew Beef & Tomato Sauce, and Kung Pao Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Cute little restaurant on the outside of crystal mall near the library. We went to Aroma Eatery after a friend told us it was very authentic, and I completely have to agree! We ordered the combo for 2 which at the time was $31, it came with 2 mains, fried tofu, vegetables, rice, and 2 sweet black tea drinks. For the mains we ordered Kung Pao chicken and stewed beef which were both very good, the Kung Pao had the proper amount of spice and I nearly licked the plate! The sides were very good too, not too garlicky or oily. We will definitely be coming back and will probably bring some family. P.S. The dishes had more food than in the pictures, we were so excited to eat we forgot to take pictures when the food came. read more

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I had seen this place pop up on my social media accounts and I was happy to find that the food was as I had expected, tasty homestyle dishes for a reasonable price! We got two of their bento boxes including the pineapple shrimp balls which had fried shrimps in a tangy mayo base as well as some greens, an egg and fried vermicelli all with a giant portion of rice. We really enjoyed the little dishes that came with the box most! Similarly, the braised pork chop bento had 2 pieces of pork that were fried and then cooked in a flavourful sauce. The meat itself was a little bit fatty but tender. Finally, we got the spicy wontons and these were a bit of a letdown. The wontons had too thick of a skin and the sauce was not much more than spicy oil. The meat inside also seemed very fatty and I dont think I would order this again. Overall, visit for their bentos and really nice people! read more

I was in a snack mood. You can judge me. No one judges me at Paula Deen's Tourette's camp. These were solid--Salt and Pepper Chicken & Pineapple Shrimp Balls. Took me back to memories of Taiwanese comfort food ^^ read more

Aroma Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I'm really glad a friend had recommended Aroma Eatery as I've never noticed this place despite being to Crystal Mall numerous times! Aroma Eatery, a Taiwanese restaurant, is truly a hidden gem and is located on the first floor of Crystal Mall facing the Burnaby Public Library. They serve delicious home-made style food with great portions at an affordable price! The special combo for 2 is of exceptional value, coming with two dishes you can choose, rice, AND an extra vegetable dish, deep fried tofu dish and delicious black iced tea. We ordered 2 special combos (for 4 people) and got the beef stew, kung pao chicken, spicy eggplant and pineapple shrimp balls. All were delicious, but my family's fave was the pineapple shrimp balls. The seasonal vegetable dishes was simple and yummy, and it seems to alternate every so often as I had different vegetable dishes on my 2 visits there. The deep fried tofu was also a nice addition to the combo, and the batter isn't too thick or oily. The icing on top was the black iced tea which was really refreshing and if you are not a fan of sweet, you can also request for 50% sweetness level. Our table was definitely full to the brim with the dishes, and the value for $14 per person was unbelievable. Service was great too! One of the reviews had mentioned that staff were very kind and accommodating, and I wholeheartedly agree! Our waitress was very sweet and friendly, and helped answer our many questions. It felt like we were eating at a friend/family restaurant. It was a very welcoming experience! Extra bonus: They now also accept debit too! :) read more

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We stopped by for Taiwanese food. Staff sanitized our table and the high chair before we were seated. Menus and tea were dropped off shortly. We ordered a few items. My date said no greens and no onion. There was a miscommunication as I still wanted greens and onions in my food. However, the kitchen did an amazing job actually following the request for all the items ordered. Most restaurants tend to add the greens/onions by mistake and my date would take it out himself afterwards. He definitely liked how he could eat all the items during this meal. Price was very reasonable for portion size. We even were offered extra sauce to go with our rice. Flavours were good. Overall, we were happy with our meal. read more

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I dont usually give any restaurant a 5 star but aroma eatery truly deserves it. Got the set meal choose two items from two sectiond and got 2 black tea, 2 rice, tofu and kimchi with peanut sauce, seasonal vegetables. The salt and pepper chicken was good. The tofu was also good. Got the beef stew and it was exquisitely enjoyable and interesting so definitely something you should try. I personally love the seasonal vegetables so much that are included with the set. It got so much flavour so dont miss this so make sure get this when you get. Nonetheless, even though i ate a lot, i was able to pack half of it and got it to go for dinner for both of us. Super valued, super good and totally recommended! Cheers! read more

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Go early if you want the beef noodle soup!! Unfortunately we came too late and they were completely sold out. We decided to try the Kung Po chicken and rice combo and the pepper steak rice combo instead along with the salt and pepper chicken and deep fried tofu. Everything seemed to be made with care and love. The salt and pepper chicken really stood out! I will be back to tackle the beef noodle soup one day. read more

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Authentic taiwanese restaurant. All the staff are from Taiwan. Relatively inexpensive, with good portion sizes. They do not skimp on quality, especially with the affordable prices. Try the pork chop or salt pepper chicken. The stir fried eggplant is also popular. Located on the south side exterior of Crystal Mall, facing the Burnaby Public Library, near the parkade entrance. read more

Affordable price for a big full delicious meal with sufficient protein and vegetables. Very thoughtful service and kind to children.

Great food! If you're looking for a great Taiwanese spot to satisfy your cravings, this is the place you need to be! Each combo comes with a home made roasted black tea. It hits all the right spots. They also have a really great combo deal for two people at just $28. You get to choose a variety of dishes from salty peppery chicken to pineapple shrimp and anything in between! You also get a free fried tofu as well as rice on the side. This place is definitely a must try whenever you're in the crystal mall area. read more

Yummy new Taiwanese spot attached to crystal mall (not in the food court). Right across yi fang. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, fast, and friendly! The food came out fairly quickly. We tried the spicy eggplant, braised pork, wonton soup, and chicken nuggets. All were great and I'm looking forward to going back and trying all the other dishes! read more

Delicious Taiwanese food! Staff were kind and provided us with complimentary iced black tea!

I was looking for something to eat. At the time I was craving dishes similar to teriyaki chicken. I looked at yelp and came across this convenient restaurant. It was only a 6 minute walk. I was out in a mall and just came to an exit. I ordered the braised pork chop. The service was great, too. They offered a 20 minute wait for a table. I thought about leaving, but the waitress advised us to take out. Since the hotel was close, I order a meal for take out. As I arrived at the hotel, I was pleased to see quality pork chops and yummy looking sides. I take a bite out of the pork chop, and instantly I am in shock. My tastebuds were in heaven during the meal. The food doesn't take very long to arrive, the service is great, and most importantly, the food was amazing. Definitely go here whenever you can. They have very great meat. read more

I had the beef noodle soup. Perfect for this rainy day. Staff was very nice. Lots of good stuff on the menu. Hard to choose.

Went here kinda last min. Small shop, we were only customers at 3 pm. Ordered bento box. Food I give it 6/10. Tasted more like grandma style cooking then restaurant food. Had a wasp flying around and few flies because door was left open. read more