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!

Still some of the best XLB (soup dumplings) in the city, maybe even the lower mainland also. The…read moreservice is super fast, and the food quality is always great. Always a must-have when you're in Lansdowne Mall Food Court!

The best place in Vancouver to get your buns and xiao long baos (in our opinion!). Our family is a…read morefan. My son has loved their buns since he was 3-years old. We always pick up their frozen buns in bulk and steam it at home - they are always as yummy as their name suggests. They just make their buns different - so soft, so succulent, meat in every bite and just so flavorful, so juicy. Service is not as quick as you would like, so ordering ahead can be wise when in rush, especially during peak weekend hours. The mall offers parking but again hard to find a spot during weekend hours, so you may consider parking near Station Square and walking up to the mall.

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!

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.

I love Crystal Mall and its food court, and I couldn't pass up this small stall - as once I saw the…read moremenu I was like yes I want congee and rice rolls - this is like soul food for me growing up. Congee is perfect for winter and fall as it holds heat so well. I got combo A with preserved egg congee and double egg rice roll. The congee was piping hot and reminds me of home. Perhaps too hot since im kind of in a rush unfortunately. Very enjoyable and plenty of preserved egg and meat. I also loved the rice roll. The double egg one is unique and very smooth and well done. Also got curry fish balls which is classic HK. Highly recommended.

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...

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.

The food tasted like an auntie or Lola was back in the kitchen cooking just for you. It was…read morecomforting, hearty, and full of flavor. I can only imagine how amazing it would be during the winter months. The service was quick, efficient, and straight to the point--no frills, no nonsense. Surprised? That's how we Asians do it! I was only passing through and wanted to support a local spot, and this place did not disappoint. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates authentic, home-style food.

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

Heard Aji Dog was worth a try so came in for a quick lunch…read moreService is a bit slow and the staff was not actually at the counter, maybe a bell might help. We saw a family wait for over 5 minutes, and left because no one was at the service counter The fish burger combo was not bad, fresh fries and fluffy burger $13.00 The Yakisoba Beef dog was good for the price ($7.99) but the bread was a bit disappointing, not toasted and not fresh. The beef was chewy and extremely salty Not in a huge hurry to come back

Never been able to order... and don't know how long it would take for a staff to show up at the…read morecounter. Because, whenever I walk by, there's nobody.

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.

Hong Kong style cafe inside a food court with a lot of tables but very limited availability as it…read moreis busy almost all hours of the day. We went around 1pm and surprisingly they ran out of a lot of options including the baked pork chop rice that I really wanted to try. Despite that, we still gave this place a try since there is barely a line, very unusual for this place. We ended up with the scallion chicken noodle (breakfast item), satay beef vermicelli (breakfast item), and black pepper baked filet over rice. These are stuff out of what I usually get, but I still enjoyed them. The scallion chicken dish was $15 which is a bit steep especially given the chicken is tiny but comes with hot drink. The chicken is a grilled chicken with skin which is flavorful, though the noodles were a bit underseasoned so it is ideal to add the sauce from the chicken into the noodles. The satay beef vermicelli is amazing. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and enhances the flavor of the vermicelli. The eggs and toast were delicious too - eggs were scrambled over easy, and the toast is very crunchy. Black pepper baked filet over rice was pretty hearty. I love the fragrance of the rice and the filet is very tender. The black pepper sauce does clash and dominate some of the flavors but it is still nonetheless well executed. For the drinks that come with the meals, we got milk tea and milk tea + coffee (yin yang) - these drink are high in caffeine even with the small size! Will update to 5 stars when I try the full suite of items they are known for, since the dishes we got were good but stuff that I could've gotten elsewhere.