Best there is anywhere!!!! Highly recommended, amazing…read morestaff and its so pretty inside! The food is outstanding!

My second time at Din Tai Fung in downtown Vancouver!! This time I tried their sea salt cream iced…read moreteas (black tea) and it was DELICIOUS! Refreshing, creamy, and sweet. Would definitely recommend trying this for the summer. My friends also got their pear lychee martini and lychee martini which were also perfect summer drinks. My fav food item was their spicy vegan wonton, would recommend! And of course their famous chocolate xiao long bao. Would for sure recommend getting their sea salted foam on the side because it makes it so much better!

stepping into bubble world on robson feels like slipping back to a simpler time, before the days of…read moregold dusted foam and over the top bbt creations, there was this. one of vancouver's og taiwanese bubble tea spots, bubble world has been around since 1995, serving up the staples, milk teas, slushes, and taiwanese fusion snacks, with no frills, just comfort. the japanese music playing in the background gave it a chill, familiar vibe. drinks run between $5.25 and $7, toppings extra. i went with a matcha green tea ice cream shake, no pearls, no fancy add-ons, just the way i remember it. if you grew up in vancouver, chances are you've been to bubble world, at this or other location at some point, maybe even spent long hours here sipping tea and killing time, playing card games, etc. bubble world isn't trying to keep up with the trends, and that's exactly its charm. still standing after all these years, doing what it does best.

Robson Bubble World is a legit Taiwanese restaurant that happens to serve bubble tea. We had the…read morespicy beef noodle soup and salt and pepper chicken which were indistinguishable from flavors I expect in Taipei. I also enjoyed the mango dessert, it's a twist on mango pomelo sago with grapefruit and coconut milk. Service was quick and friendly, with no one in line. Prices are 2020 prices, which I appreciate. Decor is modern with 4 tables.

This is a small little hole in the wall restaurant serving up some traditional Taiwanese dishes. We…read morecame on a weekday afternoon right before the busy lunch hour - it was packed 30 min after we arrived! The gentleman (owner?) greeted us and provided us with some suggestions on their best sellers. During our dining experience, he was a little loud with shouting instructions to the kitchen and we did feel a bit rushed to finish our meal and not occupy the table with diners lining up. I ordered the beef noodle soup, and the noodles were prepared well (good texture and not soggy) and the soup had a slight but not overwhelm sour taste from the preserved vegetables. The beef wasn't as tender as it could be, but it wasn't chewy or tough to eat. Prices are reasonable at around $20 after tax and tips. While it wasn't the best or most authentic beef noodle soup I've had, it does hit the spot if I'm craving Taiwanese food downtown or want a hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold day.

A small self served Taiwanese eatery. I come here when Ramen Gojiro next door is too crowded and I…read moredo not want to wait. I think most people do that so it also gets filled up during the lunch hour rush. The food is ok, nothing special. The price increase makes it even less appealing. I don't know why there is chili in my Taiwanese beef noodle soup. I don't like spicy soup. Lucky I am ok with spice but I wish it is stated in the menu? So if you cannot take spicy food, check with them before ordering. The beef noodle soup is tasty as I do like the addition of pickled vegetables in it, giving a bit of tartness. The beef is tender though the quantity is very little. More noodles than meat ratio. The combo is totally not worth it now that the price has gone up to about $13. If you want rice and noodle for lunch, I think Peaceful Restaurant across the street is a better bet. At least the portion is bigger.

Newly opened on Robson street, and shares a kitchen with Castella Cheesecake. Friendly staff and…read morebusy location. Classic Brown Sugar Ice Bear $16+: definitely very fun and cute, and it's a shareable size. I liked how there was a layer of grass jelly and chewy konjac jelly on the bottom for added texture. The snout is made of ice cream and topped with a pair of Oreo ears. I'd recommend eating it quickly or perhaps getting a separate bowl to mix it. The ice is traditional Taiwanese-styled, so it is coarse and therefore doesn't absorb the syrup as well as bingsoo for example (which is fine/powdery ice). Soft Serve w/ Freeze Dried Fruit 6+: you can also get the soft serve in a cone which is about $1 cheaper, but you can't add toppings to it. I really liked the real freeze-dried fruits, especially the blueberries. There are other fruits available too (eg. Strawberries, raspberry, pistachio etc) which are all addition $2. The blackberries were a bit to big and had lots of seeds, so the texture was a bit too crunchy mixed with the soft ice cream. Dried blueberries were amazing though and jam packed with flavour. Since it's real fruit, some of them may be quite sour (which I actually enjoyed) as it pairs well with the sweetness of the soft serve. Soft Serve w/ Brown Sugar Pearls $6+: brown sugar syrup wasn't too sweet, so I enjoyed this as well. My favourite would still be adding freeze dried blueberries though, as it's more unique and fruity (personal preference) Espresso Meets Grass Jelly & Gelato $8+: pretty strong coffee drink, unlike a lot of bubble tea/dessert places, so I'd only recommend it to regular coffee drinkers (me). The drink is served hot with a scoop of gelato which melts very quickly. LOTS of soft grass jelly - you'll definitely get a mouthful of it every sip. Good amount of sweetness for me.

I wanted to have mini balls grass jelly, but they don't have it at this location. We ordered the…read moretop seller- classic blackball which serves 2 people. It comes with grass jelly, taro & sweet potatoes ball, pudding, agar jelly, crystal pearls, red beans, nala coco, and pearls. Besides the red bean, I liked the dessert because it wasn't heavy. The service was ok. The cashier wasn't too friendly and greeted us belatedly.

Delicious place! I came for lunch with my team on a weekday afternoon, and it was quite busy. I…read morethink some conference was happening nearby and everyone was on a lunch break. I ordered the Beef noodle soup, with veggies and pickles on the side. It tasted very comforting and flavourful! I wish there was more soup though. The beef was tender and yummy and I also wish there was more meat lol. Service was fast and efficient! You go up to the front counter to pay.

I came to Vancouver on a business trip and I came to Deer Alley by myself. I ordered Signature…read moreTaiwanese Beef Noodle and fruit tea. There were only a few customers in the store. It was quiet. Quick and nice service here. There were quite a few menu items but I ordered signature Taiwanese beef noodles and a fruit drink to take hotel. The spicy beef noodles was quite spicy and made me cough at first. It was funny because other people were coughing in the same way. However, I soon got used to the spiciness and finished eating. The beef was tender and just the right amount. I ordered a lemon drink to take home and had it added with jelly and shredded coconut.The taste was bland because no sweetener was added. Maybe it would be easier to drink if it was sweetened. I would like to try other menu items next time.

Decent Taiwanese place on Broadway. We ordered lots of stuff…read more - 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.

Tried out A.Bento, a Taiwanese spot, on a weekday for lunch. Seems to be a popular spot for the…read moreoffice 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

We ordered from Uber Eats and holy cow, this was FANTASTIC!!…read more I forgot to take photos, but really, it actually looks just like their Uber Eats page. We both ordered their signature beef and tendon soup with the default noodles which had a great texture. I added the spicy sauce to mine, and yup, it's very spicy (!) and delicious. We added extra brisket, but it really wasn't necessary, you get a fair amount already. This was by far the MOST TENDER brisket I have ever eaten anywhere. Wow. The tendon was also unctuous and perfectly braised. We also added extra vegetables, and you just get 3 extra stalks of baby bok choy so not really sure it was worth it. Their pickled cabbage was a nice vinegary cabbage with a touch of sweetness. Really crunchy and refreshing. Everything was very expertly packaged and we received the order within 30 minutes on a rainy Friday night before Xmas.

Back again this winter and am surprised to see a bit of changes in the menu. They have some new…read moredishes for the cold days. I had the Sesame Oil Chicken Vermicelli and it instantly warmed my tummy.

Red Flame Teppan + Hot Pot is located on the 2nd floor of Robson Public Market. The market is quite…read morequiet with not too many shops still opened. It wasn't very busy, but took them a bit of time to prepare our dishes. Taste was ok and presentation was decent. Got the pulled chicken on rice, beef stir fry flat noodles There are about 5-6 benches for sitting.

i came for a quick weekday late lunch. This is a taiwanese stall in the robson public market food…read morecourt upstairs. Ordered the Chiayi chicken rice - comes with the chicken, half a marinated egg, few pieces of marinated tofu, some pickle slices, some cucumber slices. And the white rice of course. Guy at the counter was nice. I place my order and then he goes to make it. I hear lots of microwaving - already a bad sign. The rice must not sell well - it was full of old dry rice. The chicken was ok but very small portion. the accompaniments were pretty standard. The dish also took forever to prepare somehow, especially when there is literally NOBODY else waiting. This place was literally empty. Overall the dish was just not great. Seems like the product of a struggling business trying to stay afloat. The entire mini mall was essentially dead - not sure how anything here survives tbh. The place is really run-down and dingy as well, for those who have not been to this market before. i wont be back.

I use to love coming to this Main Street location, but it's been more and more disappointing the…read morerecent visits. I've been here 3 times in the past two weeks. Each time, service was super slow, some staff are not well trained on how to greet customers or talk to customers, and I got green onions every time I asked for no green onions (I never gave it back though). I know it's not a big deal if you forget once or twice, but it's been like this every single time. I can easily pick it out, but if you have the option for customers not to put it in, then I do feel it's a slight problem if you constantly forget. The portions have been getting smaller and small every time. Overall, not as impressed as I used to be. I dont think it's the employees problems though, the boss is just under hiring for rush hour time! (Even during non rush hour their service is kind of slow..). They have people running around but half the tables are empty and not clean. They don't have enough employees hence everyone has to wait for a long time. Hoping to see some improvements in the near future.

We are a group of 5 and have been at this location before and sat at a booth for 4 without issues…read more Tonight the server and managers had us wait 45 minutes without any communication to us as to why a bench seat was available but not to us. When I asked, the manger rudely stated it's because we're 5. She was aggressive and argumentative which was not appreciated. This doesn't make sense as this was the largest table in the whole restaurant as well. Now when we asked about other smaller tables that we could move next to this table, their excuse was that other guest "may show up".  Now what about the current guest? They could easily have moved a two person table next to the 4 person table. Yet they were saving for guest who were clearly not coming. how silly is this by not moving a few tables to keep your customers happy. Will not be going to this location from now on.