I come here just for the food section. It is a small area with just a few shelves filled with…read moreJapanese snacks, instant noodles, condiments, beverages and sweets. I seriously like the spicy sesame ramen, it reminded me a little of the Chinese dan dan noodles. It is rich and creamy and just a bit spicy. Yums. I can also get the chili flakes here, and curry paste, chips and rice crackers. It reminded me a little of the Isetan food section in Asia. The store is pretty big and you can get nifty gadgets which will help make life a little easier in the cleaning bit. There are also plenty of cutesy stationery like in Asia. A good place to shop for things here.

Japanese themed lifestyle stores are popping up throughout the lower mainland municipalities…read more Coming from Richmond, one would think that they are all the same and nothing to surprise you, but my curiosity still led me to explore Oomomo! Located on the second level of The City of Lougheed (aka Lougheed Town Centre) before the re-development, Oomomo, has a very welcoming store front and entrance, merchandise are well displayed and divided into different sections by categories. I am really impressed that this location also carries a large selection of Japanese style dinnerwares, most of them are at the $2.00 mark as well!! If you fancy a higher grade of dinnerwares they also carry a good selection of porcelain bowls & cups etc. I also like the extensive selection of kitchen gadgets and also baking needs, they also carry cake boxes!! (there selections is as extensive if not more then the ones I saw in Hong Kong!). Absolutely a great addition to this mall, which is going through a huge change and I am sure with all the renovation done, this will be an interesting shopping mall for locals and alike!

One more 'kitchen helper' review update -- and product 'shout out':…read more Starfrit 'The Rock' 25 cm (10 in) Multi Pan Like the frypan previously reviewed, this pan was also purchased in late-May of this year, and has been used often since that date. The pan is an inexpensive unit, and very handy for preparing small-size, 'griddle-type' meals. It is sized perfectly for my single-person breakfast and brunch (and at times, dinner) preparations. And so far, that has included - fried eggs, pancakes, French toast, toasted cheese sandwiches, and the like. Solidly-constructed, the pan has a nice heavy base for its size, the tough 'Rock.Tec' coating on its cooking surface, and it heats evenly. For me, the multi pan has filled a vacant niche in the kitchen rather nicely. It has done what it can do very well, and I have thoroughly enjoyed using it.

This Walmart is located in the mall. It has all the essential items you would need for your home…read more The toy section is popular and not well stocked. There was not many staff working and there is a huge push for customers to use the self-service check out.

A plaza that is connected to Lougheed Mall. You can go through the parking lot from Lougheed mall…read more The strip mall consists mostly of restaurants, shops and grocers. On the second and third floor are the office buildings/ doctors. I feel like the busier area is on the first floor. There are no public washrooms in this plaza other than in the restaurants. If you do need to use the washrooms in the office floor (2 and 3), you will need a key. The building looks like it needs some love.

An update to include some photos taken via my early-morning walk today -- some street-level views…read moreof the various stores, shops, restaurants, and services located there. These properties extend along the length of the Plaza, from the 'Green Leaf Cafe' at the upper Cameron Street end (missed a photo this morning), to the 'Dollar Tree' store located at the farthest, lower/inside end of the Plaza.

Korea Plaza is a small, separate unit located within the lower level of the two-floor, rather large…read moreplaza of shops, restaurants, medical, and other premises located at 4501 North Road. Though small in physical size, entrance signage to Korea Plaza lists a total of 12 different, very personal-style shops and other venues inside. I first 'discovered' Koreal Plaza back in 2016. My lady friend and I found the plaza during a morning walk of the area, and dined at a restaurant there (Myoung Dong Kahl Gook Soo) in September of that year. Over recent years since then, I have dined at one other restaurant (Cheonsa Food) , and have returned several times for services at the pharmacy (Healing Pharmacy) located there. Reviews have been posted on Yelp for each. For me, Korea Plaza has offered a friendly, well-organized, very neat and clean venue of several personal shops and services. And when in the area, I continue to drop in, and enjoy browsing what's there, seeing the changes, and such. The smiles, and other courtesies extended to me while there, hace always provided nice bonuses to my visits.

A one-level plaza of several shops, restaurants, medical, financial, veterinary, beauty & hair…read moresalons, and other services -- located on the Coquitlam side of North Road, just west of Austin Avenue. It's close for us, and has provided several shops and services over the years: Independent Supermarket (ugh!! it was formerly Extra Foods, wish it still was!!), Return-It Depot (for to be recycled bottles, cans, and such), LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services (for those doctor requisitioned blood, and other tests), North Road Medical Clinic (when you need to see a doctor 'now', without an appointment), North Road Animal Hospital (when your pet is ailing), Royal Bank, Jimmy's Place (a small, good breakfast/lunch diner), Hee Rae Deung (restaurant, Korean-Chinese cuisine, and so good!), Great Clips (a 'casual' hair salon), and others. Miss several of the departed shops (especially the florist, natural foods store, and art store). Shopping and services in a local neighbourhood plaza -- what we like, and use as much as possible.

'Northgate Village' is a handy, and quite convenient shopping / banking location for us, located on…read moreNorth Road, adjacent the corner with Cameron Street. A short, but rather steep few blocks walk away. The two-floor complex consists of commercial retailers -- Tim Horton's. Save On Supermarket, BC Liquor Store, Shopper's Drug Mart, and a bank - TD / Canada Trust, at ground level -- and a 24-hour fitness centre, and medical / dental, and other services on the second floor level. Parking - free within the underground lot, metered on North Road out in front. Main attractions at the 'Village' for me, are the liquor store and bank. The supermarket, and drug store much less so, usually just at scattered times when they offer some really decent 'specials' and such that catch my eye. I have never used / checked out the facilities on the upper floor, but know from outside observations, the fitness centre is sure a popular place (and during our current Covid virus restrictions, can often have a rather long line up of waiting to get in customers on the outside, ground-level sidewalk below the facility). The offerings at 'Northgate Village' have been rather limited for us.

It is a little shopping centre, but for my taste it is perfect as I can find all the stores that I…read morelove. The location is great as it is right outside the skytrain station. Moreover there is a huge parking for people preferring using their own vehicles. My big favourite is the Shiatsu Massage place, with a walk in clinic. So you can just put your name, do some shopping and then get a relaxing or therapeutic massage. My only minus is the food court, not the best choice of food and can be greasy at time.

The mall itself is currently undergoing renovations as they're expanding it, which is good and I'm…read moresure it will be a lot nicer afterwards. My complaint is about their guest service desk. It now only operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday which is extremely frustrating because what if someone needs help on the other days? I got one of those gift vouchers as a prize to redeem a gift card and on the voucher it said their guest service desk is open Monday to Friday still so I went to try to redeem it but it wasn't possible because it was closed. I went on a Friday then it was closed too, on the day it's supposed to be open and there was a sign to visit their management office and guess what? It was closed too. I called security and then they just said "I don't know when they'll be back they probably went out for their break or lunch. Sorry." So that was the help I got initially. I had to wait a while for someone to help me inside the management office. I can at least say the staff who I interacted with were friendly I just wish they had implemented a better system or had more customer service representatives to help out. Maybe they're just trying to cut people's hours down.

'North Road Plaza' is a small strip mall of shops, restaurants, and services, located at the corner…read moreof Lougheed Highway & North Road (Burnaby side). The Plaza has been a popular shopping and dining spot for us over a good many years. The actual tenants locating there come & go though, but over the years, vacancies have always been rather quickly refilled, and the Plaza always seems to remain "active & alive" with a varied selection of offerings. For the past few years, for us, it has become a more important location for dining, than much shopping -- at various Chinese and Korean restaurants, which have come and gone over time -- 'Mr Ho Wonton', 'Friend's BBQ', and 'Hanok Korean' have left, but 'Yan's Garden', and 'Jong Ga Korean' remain -- and recently, a couple of new-to-the-Plaza additions, and not tried by us as yet -- 'Yan's Cafe' (a noodle house, located where 'Hanok Korean' used to be), and 'Ajuker Fried Chicken' (located where 'Friend's BBQ' used to be). Spa's - the more upscale 'Juillet Beauty Centre' is a relatively new comer, and one I have never tried (but did pop in for a peak and some info one morning). I used to enjoy great massages at a small beauty salon (I believe it was called 'Blondie's'). There's also 'Lucky Feet Massage & Reflexology' there now, but it's also one I have not tried as yet. My shopping within the Plaza was the most active when I first moved into this neighbourhood. Shops like 'Vandersteen's TV & Stereo', and 'Salvation Army Thrift Store' were located there at that time, and were popular browsing/shopping spots. For me, especially 'Vandersteen's', which became a favoured spot for browsing latest offerings in audio, video, and other home electronics gear - and where I purchased 'most everything I 'needed/wanted' for several years. Looking to try 'Ajuker Fried Chicken' - hoping to get back to 'Jong Ga' - and know we'll get back to 'Yan's Garden'.

It's been a long while since I provided a review of our shopping experiences here, thought it about…read moretime for an update. And heh, when a store gets better and better over time - with product offerings, and customer service - it's a pleasure acknowledging this with an updated review. Like I said previously - "everything, and more" - and now, even more!! The staff are so innovative in utilizing the space they have, and more and more products have become available over the years. They still carry a wide-range of odds & ends items - we seek from time to time - but as well, and appreciated, so many other useful household and related items, and even some staples, that are required on a more frequent basis (including food and drink products). And it's still my lady's favourite place for puzzle and word books, some craft supplies, and related). The customer service - I (we) have never experienced the high level of help and assistance delivered here at any other similar store. For me - it works with helpful 'finding something' assistance as required. For my lady though, much more - helpful finding of items, assistance with carrying to check-out, packing, and such - and all so appreciated!! This is a 'Dollar Store', not a Supermarket, or such!! I said we were happy to have such a place in our neighbourhood. I can now emphasize that a touch, and bump up their overall rating -- with 'yes', we are fans!! Thanks guys - you do, what you do so well, and it's appreciated!

Pretty nice little dollar store with a good variety of household goods and crafts…read more I was able to find a 15 year old NOS Motorola Razr V3 case that I just had to buy! The cashier was pretty friendly too

I was across the street from 'North Road Square' this morning, and decided to walk over for a…read morelook-see at 'who' and 'what' was currently located there. It was early-morning (7:30 am), and I knew nothing would actually be open, but I did a walkabout -- of the two, street levels of offerings there -- and captured some sights of the storefronts of shops/stores/services currently available. A few familiar sights, but many new-to-me changes / additions. Overall, I found the 'Square' offered a rather interesting, and a quite eclectic mix of foods and services.