CHJ Bistro is a hidden Taiwanese food gem tucked away in Steveston, Richmond. I loved every single dish I tried! Everything was flavourful, comforting, and generously portioned. The menu includes classic Taiwanese dishes and street-style snacks that instantly brought me back to Taiwan. Portions are very large, making it great for sharing, and they even have bubble tea, which really completes the experience. If you're craving authentic Taiwanese food in a casual setting, CHJ Bistro is absolutely worth visiting！ read more

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Came here on a Thursday evening at about 6:30 and there's not a soul. We were so hungry and ordered the traditional Taiwanese items. *Popcorn chicken: 4/5 *Chili Wonton 紅油抄手: it came with vermicelli which is not usual but spicy flavor is typical of mainland Chinese cuisine instead of Taiwanese flavor that's spicy and tangy. *Pork hock: sauce and meat were served separate. Meat is dry and tougher than I'd had it before. *Cabbage: this is probably the best dish of the night. Server was very friendly. Heard us talking in her language and came over to chat. read more

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This was my first time visiting CHJ Bistro, and it definitely won't be my last. The moment you walk in, the decor really stands out a stylish mix of modern and cozy. The toys and collectibles on display are such a fun bonus and give the place a unique personality you don't see often. I tried the beef noodle soup, and it had some really interesting and bold flavours. It's not your typical broth there's a depth to it that makes you stop and appreciate each bite. The staff seem nice and welcoming, which added to the overall good experience. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes from their menu. A great spot in Steveston with charm, flavour, and friendly service! read more

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After having coffee with a friend, we came here for lunch as the weather was nice. I heard about the restaurant for a while but didn't get a chance to try it with friends so it was a perfect time to try the foods. Like other restaurants in the Steveston area by the pier, this restaurant has a pub style. The interior was comfy and spacious. The server was polite and attentive. We ordered a few small starter dishes as we were not too hungry. The friend blood cubes, fried intestines and the wraps beef. It was truly delicious as reviewed by other foodies. The fried intestines were not oily, which surprised me, and the texture and taste was like crispy roasted duck skin. The wrapped beef was juicy and the wrapping was nicely fried. The blood cubes were crispy and chewy. Surely it would be a good match with beer. My friend and I had a good time here chatting and enjoyed the foods. Surely will be back with more people next time. read more

Portions are huge and very generous! The chicken leg rice came with a full chicken leg and another piece of thigh. Everything was super flavourful. I came on a Saturday during lunch time, and they were a little hectic. It seemed like they did not have enough staff and the servers were juggling too many things. read more

We usually come to Vancouver/Richmond area a few times a year and we always have to come here to eat during the trip. This restaurant is in the Steveston area and street parking can be difficult during the busy hours. However, there are some pay to park parking lots. This is one of our favorite restaurants and they serve all the Taiwanese dishes that you would expect from popcorn chicken to stinky tofu to oyster vermicelli and beef noodle soup, etc. We love their fried food especially the squid tentacles and popcorn chicken. It is very crispy, flavorful and delicious. We have also tried their rice bowls in the past and recommend the deep fried pork belly rice bowl. The oyster vermicelli is another solid choice and tasted great and came in a large bowl loaded with oysters. They also have a great selection of bubble tea drinks. Highly recommend this place!! read more

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First time eating here, service was good, we ordered their oyster omelette, beef shank and tendon noodles, deep fried pig blood and deep fried intestines. Of these the noodles were outstanding, the beef shank was cooked perfectly as was the tendon. We'll definitely be back for this dish alone. Deep fried pig blood was kind of hard and chewy, not what I expected, the oyster omelette had too much starch in it for our tastes, the deep fried intestines weren't what I was expecting, it was passable but not outstanding. Nice experience overall. Prices were very reasonable. read more

CHJ Bistro - Oyster Omelette - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Taiwanese restaurant at Steveston Village. Small place with dark interior. Was mostly filled up on a Sunday night. Ordered a few dishes that the staff recommended. Tried stinky tofu for the first time. They definitely had a stink to them. Not overwhelming, but just a bit off. Tastes like any other fried tofu. Glad that I tried it, but not my jam. Second appetizer was the sausage in a sausage. It's a meat sausage inside a larger sticky rice sausage in a hotdog configuration. The meat sausage was good. The rice sausage did have a casing so not the easiest to cut into pieces to share. Last appetizer was their oyster pancake. The style of oyster pancake has egg and was very liquid, not a lot of starch. Interesting style and tasted decent. Had a decent amount oyster meat. The mains were pretty good. Got a bowl their beef soup noodles. The soup was very flavorful. Decent amount of beef pieces which were well stewed, and noodles were soft but not too soft. The fried bento box was nice to photograph. It has fried squid, chicken and fish balls. All the fried stuff was pretty tasty, especially the chicken. Overall bill was $75ish before tip. Enough food for 3 of us, so pretty reasonably priced. Food took a little time to come out. read more

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Came to try out two of their menu items for take out including the popcorn chicken and the beef rolls. We loved both so much even though we didnt get to enjoy them until 30 minutes later! Great flavour and very kind service when we arrived and picked up our order. The place is quite busy but we will be sure to return and try more! read more

Here is a hidden (?) gem in the Steveston area for classic Taiwanese eats! I can't believe I slept on this place for so long because I think I may have found a new favourite for the summer. My friend and I decided on a whim to grab some food while on a walk. The servers were very welcoming and immediately sat us down. The menu is vast with lots of different choices and everything looked so so delicious. I had the chance to try my friend's order (beef noodle soup) and it was very delicious - the shank and tendon were tender and the soup was very flavourful. And ahhhhh I loved my rice set - the variety was absolutely amazing. I am truly appreciative when I can have a complex meal with all the food groups. My favourite thing of all was the fact that they were playing cat videos on the TV LOL. I will be back!! I must try more!! read more

CHJ Bistro - beef noodle soup and fried chicken set - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Food was tasty, although the popcorn chicken was a tad under seasoned. Really nice service and a good clean room in a very scenic and quaint village setting. Decent enough, but not "wow". There's better Taiwanese places in Richmond, but the fact that there's even one out here is impressive. read more

Been here a few times, and I can definitely say this is our go-to Taiwanese place located in Steveston. These are our must haves: Oyster Pancake -- chewy goodness, brings me back to my childhood days. Beef Shank Roti -- tasty beef wrapped in green onion pancake (the wife's fav). Popcorn Chicken Rice Bowl -- always a hit with the kiddies, and me. Deep Fried Chicken and Pork Monster Bowl -- enough for two people, or one if you don't like to share like me. Service, always friendly. Like most Chinese place, this place only accepts cash or debit card. read more

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Amazing food that brought me back to my childhood memories. We ordered beef scallion pancakes, half shank half tendon noodles, and popcorn chicken. Every dish was packed with authentic and aromatic flavors. Restaurant is a bit small, so we had to wait for about 15-20 minutes, but so worth it! Service was wonderful and attentive. read more

CHJ Bistro - Beef scallion pancakes, half shank half tendon noodle soup, popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Went with a friend for dinner on Thursday and parking was easy to find (and free). It was quite empty when we arrived just before 7pm and we were given a spacious booth. Light up Christmas tree decor at every table which was cute, and we were given the option of cold water or hot tea. I ordered the sous vide egg and scallops on rice, my friend got the beef shank noodle soup, and we shared a gua bao, popcorn chicken, and beef shank roti. One common theme in all dishes was copious amounts of garlic. I personally love garlic so this didn't bother me at all, but if you're not a huge garlic lover you might want to ask them to be light handed. The beef shank roti was quite interesting - I'm more used to the traditional wrap and this one was definitely flakier but at the same time, the roll didn't hold its shape as well and it was more of a loose roll. The dipping sauce is slightly spicy but overall I enjoyed this dish and would order again. Popcorn chicken - pretty standard. Gua bao had a runny boiled egg split in half skewered together, I thought this was okay, the bun was very soft. I really liked the sous vide egg scallop bowl. Super super generous with the sheer quantity of scallops and I loved the sous vide egg with the yolk melt. The rice underneath was also seasoned well, and the bowl came with a bowl of soup (chicken? pork?) asian style - so clear broth, with more garlic and it was actually quite tasty. Definitely would order this again. My friend's beef noodle soup was also heavily garlic-ed and she actually felt like there was too much beef in there? So if you've ever felt like your beef noodle soup didn't have enough beef, you should definitely try CHJ's version! I didn't realize they closed at 8pm but they never rushed us and it was a very pleasant catchup for us and we enjoyed our time there. One recommendation would be to add Chinese on the regular menu and/or include a description of the dish so customers have a better idea of what's available to order (for example, we wanted to order the beef roll but wasn't sure which item it corresponded with on the menu since there was no "roll" in the name). read more

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We walked in 30 mins before closing but they sat us down with a smile and said "no problem". The three dishes were the Taiwan hot dog (sticky rice around a sweet pork sausage), Braised Pork belly over rice and Eel and egg omelette over rice. All were good and plentiful. I would have liked some of the braising liquid on er the pork belly for flavour and moisture. Glad they had some good chilli oil on the table. The fruit tea was delicious and really complemented the dishes. read more

The stinky tofu was fried to perfection. The pork intestine was tasty with great texture. read more

CHJ Bistro - Pork intestine and oyster vermicelli - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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CHJ Bistro 周鶴家 serves Taiwanese dishes and typical sweets cold drinks. Food on the table: Pan-Fried Oyster Pancake 蚵仔煎 Deep-Fried Party Mix 綜合蒜味鮮 Beef and Crab Sauce Egg Noodle Soup 蟹膏蒸蛋牛肉湯麵 Aburi BBQ Eel and Fried Egg on Rice 炙蛋浦燒鰻魚蓋飯 House Winter Melon Sweet Drink - Added Bubble 黑鑽冬瓜蜜 - 加珍珠 The Deep-Fried Party Mix contains assorted deep-fried food. It is super crispy and gives a unique Taiwanese fried food look. The Aburi BBQ Eel and Fried Egg on Rice has a good balance yet classic flavours. A nice dish for two people to share. The House Winter Melon Sweet Drink is amazing! It is delightfully soothing and refreshing. Stevenson Village is one of Richmond's top tourist destinations. CHJ Bistro 周鶴家 has taken a big step from a food truck at Richmond Night Market to a small Taiwanese restaurant in Stevenson Village. You can easily find CHJ Bistro by finding the famous brewery pub in the village. It is located behind Britannia Brewing Steveston, and its address is unit #240-12240 Second Avenue in Richmond. Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 5/5 WooHoo! Price: $50-$100 for two (dinner) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: has limited public free parking but lots of pay parking Tips: * gets fairly busy; should make a reservation even for the weekdays. * should notify if you have any dietary restrictions. Peanuts and garlic are prevalent in many Taiwanese foods. * charges customers an additional cents for every disposable container. Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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My friend and I got two snacks and a pop corn chicken with rice to share. That was more food than we could finish but we just couldn't resist!The food was amazing! The popcorn chicken is a classic and the egg tofu and Taiwanese hot dog were delicious and authentic. I'd recommend coming here over the Richmond night market any time! With the beautiful weather, I love my patio seating. Indoor seating is also available. The service was great. Looks like a family owned business. They close at 8pm but the owner were super kind and let us stay and chat for longer. 10/10 would recommend and I can't wait to come back and try their other items! read more

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There is oyster mee sua here! It is funny how you do not miss certain food items until you cannot get it easily. I love Shihlin Taiwan Oyster Mee sua, doubly good when you add vinegar and chili to it. So I had to get it when I saw this on the menu. The Mee sua was on point with the starchy slurry mouthfeel. It was not super thick but not so diluted either. This version came with 4 big pieces of oysters and some bamboo shoots. Sliced fresh chili was sprinkled on it but there was not much heat from it. I liked the Mee sua but did not really like the oysters as they were coated with some starchy flour. The texture reminded me of potato starch? The same gooey taste like fried oyster omelette (or luak). I prefer the oysters to be without any coating. The popcorn chicken was really good. Very tasty. It was served with lots of fresh chopped garlic. Due to covid restriction, it was only outdoor dining or take out. Limited seating with 3 tables. Service was great and staff were friendly. While I was there, the place was busy with many people doing pick up. I will be back to try the beef noodle soup and rice dishes. Stinky tofu is also available but I never like it. Good selection of Taiwanese street snack food. Note: cash or debit only. read more

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I feel like GREAT Taiwanese food is so rare in Vancouver, there is always the place that sells Taiwanese popcorn chicken, but that's about it. I'm here for the full Taiwanese experience - this is coming from someone who has never been to Taiwan before (FYI). My party arrived at around 2:30pm on a blazing hot weekend, to our surprise, the full patio and indoor dining area was open for our selection. We opted for an indoor booth. All covid protocols in place prior to entry (sanitization station, temperature checks). I recommend accessing their menu via QR code to reduce touching things, just scan and go, paper menu also available. The star of our mea has to be the Taiwanese hot dog. I've had this item elsewhere, and it was alright. At CHJ, this dish was perfectly executed. The Taiwanese sausage is typically seasoned on the sweeter side, it's nestled in between a sticky rice 'bun', garnished with some housemade pickled veggies & a few pieces of cilantro. The attack plan (my preferred way to eat this) is to slice coins / chunks of the sausage + stick rice so each portion consists of both elements. Eating this like a normal hot dog is NOT the way to go. Another classic dish we had to try was the oyster omelette; presentation in the Asian street food arena is not top priority, this is one of the dishes that suppose to overwhelm on the flavour side. It consist, from bottom up, a pan fried pancake made of bean sprouts, egg and thumb sized oysters. A glutinous, potato-starchy blob is congeals everything together. A thick sauce (slightly bland in my opinion) is lathered on top, and garnished with cilantro. This is a messy dish to get into, though I do think it's quite delicious. The oysters was a put off for me because every piece I bit into was incredibly fishy - I'm sure there a better oysters out there!! The non-gong platter works as a nice appy plate to share. Consisting of a variety of cuttlefish balls, shrimp tempura, Taiwanese sausage etc, this was good. Another friend of mine though this was disappointing because it merely "fried fish balls drizzled in chicken sauce" and unarguably, it is! They assume the fried garlic version of this platter would be much better. Perhaps another trip? From a recent IG post, we were able to order an off-menu item: beef noodles with XLB. It's exactly what it is, a beef noodle order with XLB added. The soup is well seasoned, could be slightly richer? The noodle were of medium thickness, they did lose their chewy texture by the time I dug in. The XLB are the thicker skinned type, they're more like a northern style dumpling wrapped with the XLB pleats. It did taste good, though not the dish that would bring me back again and again. There are a few more items I'd like to try from their menu but that'll be another day. Overall, happy to have another great Taiwanese spot join the Vancouver food scene! read more

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I went here with my friend after a long day of hiking in Squamish, so that was quite a bit of a drive. Regardless, I thought it was all worth it. We were seated 15 minutes before closing time (and I didn't realize closing time was 8pm), but we were still gladly served. We ordered the braised pork belly over rice and the beef shank noodle soup, both of which were quite delicious. I'm not Taiwanese myself, but my friends back home are and based on the photos, it was authentic. Another reason I knew it was authentic was because we had a conversation with the owner, and she asked us how we found her restaurant. I said, "in a TikTok" haha, and she was pretty surprised since most of the patrons who dine there simply find it through word of mouth from other previous Chinese/Taiwanese customers. Not only was the food great, but so was the hospitality. My friend and I both joined the clean plate club, and it was time to ask for the bill when we learned that they only accepted WeChat, debit, or CAD -- which we didn't have since we only carried around credit card and USD (which in hindsight was not a smart move). Thankfully, she accepted our USD and gave us a converted price, which was really nice because I know a lot of other establishments will take it 1:1 conversion. I recommend this restaurant to anyone because you'd feel like you were dining in someone's home, and that in itself is already quite special. read more

CHJ Bistro - beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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If you like Taiwanese cuisine, this new discovery in steveston is the place. I ordered oyster cake, fried pork bung/intestines (not as good as the Cantonese make it), popcorn chicken, beef roti stinky tofu among other small dishes. All good. read more

CHJ Bistro is a great addition to the restaurants in the Steveston area. I have tried a handful of dishes (some multiple times) and was never disappointed. The food is better (or at least as good) as many of the other Taiwanese restaurants in Richmond. Being the only Taiwanese restaurant in Steveston, or even in the general area, it can get pretty busy on weekends. I often see line-ups outside the restaurant during dinner time. Note that they are cash and debit only. Here's a list of items I've tried, from my favourite to least favourite: - R8. Deep-fried chicken and pork monster bowl: great value, love the popcorn chicken. Pork is a bit fatty. Comes with pickled veggies. Big enough to share. - D2. Popcorn chicken: always a favourite. Super crispy, juicy chicken pieces. It comes with raw garlic on top, you can ask to omit this. The traditional fried basil leaves are not always present when I order this. Also, you can change the flavour to spicy, but I much prefer the original. I have not tried these "night-market style". - M16. Wonton with house chili sauce: good sized portion, came with 12 small wontons, vermicelli noodles, sweet peas and baby corn. Chili sauce is spicy, a bit numbing, tasty, and generously drizzled. - M7. House chili oil beef tongue: same chili sauce as M16, very tasty. Beef tongue is salty and delicious and pairs well with the chili oil. Comes with lots of raw garlic, onion, and peppers (I could do with less, actually). - N1. Beef shank noodle soup: very tender pieces of beef, flavourful broth. Noodles a bit on the soft side. Plenty of pickled veggies and some corn as garnish. Not the absolute best beef noodle soup in Richmond, but still good. - S12. Oolong milk tea with pearl: the tea flavour is subtle and the drink is mostly milky. Not too sweet (got half sweet) and the pearls were surprisingly chewy and good. However, bubble tea is likely not their specialty - for a bubble tea craving, I'd go with a drink from a bubble tea cafe. - M5. Beef shank roti: this was just okay. Thin layer of beef inside a roti (not green onion pancake). The roti is a bit dry, but the dipping sauce helps. I think the sauce has garlic, pretty tasty. - N7. Oyster vermicelli soup: only dish I wouldn't order again from CHJ. Portion is decent, so the value is pretty good. I think I had at least 4 small fried oysters. The soup is thick, more like a sauce, and has a spicy/sour taste. I think this is traditional but it's not my taste. This restaurant is one of my go-to's in the Steveston area, and my go-to (after Memory Corner) for Taiwanese food in Richmond. I can't wait to try more of their dishes! read more

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A hidden gem by the Steveston Pier serving authentic Taiwanese street eats! You'll feel like you flew to Taiwan and back within a night! From full on meals to street snacks you'd find at the night markets in Taiwan, CHJ Bistro has it all! Everything about this place is phenomenal! The dishes are unique, flavorful and delicious. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and patient, especially with a menu as massive as theirs. It may even be overwhelming deciding on what to order at times, but there's not a single bad dish at CHJ! They're also very generous with their portions, so you'll definitely have leftovers after your meal. The CHJ Roller Combo and their other set combos features a wide selection of various classics that'll definitely satisfy your bubble tea and street food cravings. My favorites were the pan-fried oyster pancake, beef roti, chili eggs, squid tentacles, and taiwainese hot dogs, but you definitely can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

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Was craving Taiwanese food while visiting Stevenston. To our surprise, this place is better than any where else we have tried. The popcorn chicken is even better than what I had in Taiwan. The beef noodle soup was top of the line as well. The stinky tofu was really authentic. Will definitely come back again read more

CHJ Bistro - Popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Love their beef noodle it's so unique. Haven't had it anywhere else that tastes like this. It's homey but bursting with flavour. Always a must get. Pan fried beef pancake. Another must get! Super crispy (pro tip heat it up in the aifryer after if you have leftovers!) and juicy beef inside. The green onions pair nicely. Sticky rice- So much umami! Exacrly what you would expect and well executed. All in all, CHJ is a favourite and a gem in steveston that's well worth the price. Authentic Taiwanese food. read more

Delicious beef roti and Formosa platter . A bit pricey but came away from our lunch satisfied . Waiters were attentive. Recommended. read more

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I could have not asked for a better meal to start 2022! CHJ Bistro is a 5 star for me. While walking around Stevenson, we stumbled upon this Taiwanese restaurant in the middle of the town. We had our pup with us and obviously since we couldn't eat inside, they were so generous and accommodating and fixed up their outdoor seating set up for us! After drooling over their entire menu, we decided on the classics: Xiao long bao, stinky tofu, meat sauce on rice and Taiwanese hot dog. I can confidently say that everything was truly delicious! My Taiwanese partner even gave his stamp of approval and thought it was quite authentic to what he had in Taiwan. Although it was icy and cold outside, we didn't even mind because the food and service was just so great! read more

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I heard good things about this relatively new Taiwanese restaurant. I checked it out with a friend for lunch on a weekend on a nice end of July summer day. We sat on the patio. The server was a Caucasian young guy who was very nice and patient giving us a list of dishes he would recommend as per our request. So we ordered the pan fried oyster pancake that he highly recommended and a few more of our own choices. - Popcorn chicken (crispy and tender) - Beef shank noodle soup (yummy beef and soup base) - Pork intestine vermicelli soup (authentic flavour) - Pan fried oyster pancake (too soggy and under seasoned) Everything was great, except the oyster pancake that was below expectation. Overall the dining experience was nice. During the meal, my friend had a question about her cold drink. This Taiwanese lady who might be the manager or the owner answered her questions with thorough explanations. She was also willing to exchange my friend's drink if my friend wanted. This place takes cash, Interac and WeChat pay. I wish they accept credit cards. read more

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We came for a quick bite around 2pm, tried their famous stewed pork rice, which was very good and pork was super tender. Popcorn chicken had a crispy texture but not enough flavor. Other dishes were pretty good, if I am in the area we would come back again. Only con was they didnt take credit card and we didn't have Canadian dollars exchanged yet, our debit from the states for some reason didn't work on their machine, so had to pay in usd. read more

CHJ Bistro - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

CHJ Bistro: - Pan Fried Oyster Pancake - Pork Intestine Vemicelli - Trip to Taiwan - Formose Platter: Loaded Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bun) with eggs, Tainan Sticky Rice, Taiwanese pork sausage, Taiwanese Chicken Nuggets served with Taiwanese pickles - House Pinapple Tea with Aiyu Jelly - Bubble and Chia Seed Winter Melon Sweet Drink Located in Steveston, CHJ Bistro is bringing Taiwanese Street Food into Vancouver. They are serving huge range of Taiwanese food from Classical Night Market Foods, Taiwanese Style Rice Bowls, Noodles, Deep Fried Goods, and various Taiwanese Homemade Drinks. I went there during dinner time at around 6:30PM on a Friday. When I get there, it was full house, and there were lineup outside. I put my name and our table was ready after 30-40 minutes. Since there is limited seatings available, I recommend making reservation before coming. The servers were very nice and helpful. We got sitted quickly once the table are available. It was full house, and there were only three servers. Even though they are very busy, they are attentive to your orders. I loved all of their food. The oyster omelette was on point, reminded me of Taiwan. It was light and crispy with plenty of oyster and veggies. The sauces for the pan fried oyster were also delicious. The highlight of the night was of course the platter! It was loaded with different dishes, made it colorful and beautiful. My favorite dish was the Tainan Sticky rice. The sticky rice was so flavorful and umami. There were so many ingredients in it, made the taste fairly complicated yet delightful. The second would be the Gua Bao, it was served with eggs, as eggs lover, and it was a game changer for me. The egg yolk added more flavor to the Gua Bao! The taiwanese sausage was enjoyable as well. Loved their pickles, so fresh! The Intestine Vermicelli was also delicious, and the intestines were not smelly. The drinks were so refreshing. I loved their House Pinapple Tea with Aiyu Jelly. They made their Pinapple tea in house. Totally recommend this drink. Totally recommend this place for authentic and delicious Taiwanese food and drinks! If you are not familiar with Taiwanese food, I would recommend getting their Trip to Taiwan - Formose Platter, as you get to try different dishes in one plate.  As they have limited seating, I recommend making a reservation. read more

CHJ Bistro - Gua bao w eggs on the menu - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I went with my friend on a sunday and it was a 20 minute wait around 6:00pm. We didn't mind because we could walk around Steveston! They took our phone number and called us 10 minutes in advance which I appreciated because it allowed us to take our time going back to the restaurant. There's only 4 patio seats which I think 3/4 tables were 2 seats and 1 table for 4 seats. Effective immediately, restaurants can welcome guests for indoor and outdoor dining for tables of up to six guests with safety protocols in place. Of note, those six people do not have to be from the same household, which means you can get together with friends, families, and colleagues at restaurants. All the tables were spread apart too! The owner is so incredibly sweet and asked us about the food and our thoughts afterwards. The service is great. Towards closing time, it was a little hard to find a waitress/waiter but I didn't wait too long. When I ordered the two dishes and told the waitress I might order later, she said that we ordered enough food. It was all fried food but we wanted to try the party tray and oysters! She was right LOL We didn't get the extra flavors but I'm curious what they would taste like! D1. Deep-Fried Party Tray $15 (10/10) (includes D2 - D7) I liked that there was more chicken compared to the other items because that's what I wanted to eat more of. Portion was good for 2 people and probably 4 people with a bowl of rice each! Ratio wise would be 40% chicken / 15% fish cake / 15% pork blood cake / 15% cuttlefish ball / 10% squid tentacles / 5% cauliflower Popcorn Chicken (10/10) - it was seasoned so well. When we first got it, it was so freshly made that I bit into and hot oil/juice was still in the chicken. The chicken was so juicy and tender! There wasn't too much batter and the seasoning was on point! One of the best taiwanese chickens I've had! Fish Cake (9/10) - it did taste like fish cake which is like a paste made out of fish. It was nice and chewy. It wasn't too heavy / greasy. It was nice and crispy. I won't go out of my way to order this dish but it went well with everything else in the dish. Pork Blood Cake (8.5/10) - I'm a fan of this! It's like chewy cubes of pork blood mixed in with other things. It can get stuck in your teeth but its really easy to get out! I won't go out of my way to order this dish but it went well with everything else in the dish. Cauliflower (8/10) - If you want a "healthy" alternative, its cauliflower with the taiwanese seasoning! It was delicious but we only got 3 thin pieces of cauliflower overall in the dish. Cuttlefish Ball (8.5/10) - It was cut up cuttlefish balls with the same seasoning and I tasted a little bit of curry powder. It wasn't too heavy / greasy. It was nice and crispy. I won't go out of my way to order this dish but it went well with everything else in the dish. Squid Tentacles (9/10) - It was great and chewy. A little tough to eat in multiple bites but easy to eat all at once. The squid was very fresh and went well with the seasoning! There was like ~3-4 pieces of squid in total! My own complaint about these dishes was the raw garlic. I love garlic but I would have preferred if the garlic was roasted along the taiwanese seasoning instead of being put on separately. It was a big contrast compared to the food. I like having it with sweet and sour sauce for that umami sweetness and makes the meal less dry! D8. Deep-fried Popcorn Oysters $15 (9/10) It's hard to find taiwanese style fried oysters! the oysters didn't taste too fishy and the seasoning went well! oysters were super fresh and you could tell with the flavours. they were nice and fatty! it was served with sweet and sour sauce which paired well. It is pricy but there was like ~9-12 pieces which is a good portion! I wouldn't get it every time because I want to try their other stuff on the menu but I would order to try with friends if they like oysters! Wintermelon Tea $4 (7/10)- I didn't really get the hype that other yelpers commented about it. Maybe I got a more watery batch, and my point of reference is bubble tea wintermelon so it could be its supposed to be less sweet. It goes well with the fried food as it helps with being refreshing and cuts the fried food. Pineapple Tea $6 It came with dried pineapple cubes at the bottom which was nice! It was refreshing on a hot day but I won't get it again. I felt like it was a very mild flavour where I prefer a stronger flavour. It was interesting to try! It goes well with the fried food as it helps with being refreshing and cuts the fried food. I would prefer more ice in both the drinks on hotter days because it wasn't very cold. The ice isn't in huge chunks but rather in chips. I would ask for more ice! Both are really good portion in a tall glass - not sure if it would be the same volume as a large bubble tea just taller. You can check them out on Instagram for photos and menu! (@chj_bistro) I saw another yelper ask about the read more

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To all Vancouverites, if you LOVE Taiwanese food, you must check out CHJ Bistro. They have all the signature Taiwanese night market dishes that taste legit! It felt like we travelled back to Taiwan! STINKY TOFU: you know it's real when it's STINKY! It was served with a side of pickled cabbage, just like they do in Taiwan. They import the stinky tofu straight from Taiwan! the stinky tofu is not on the menu, you'll have to ask for it. BEEF NOODLE: we loved the texture of the noodles and they do NOT cheap on the meat. The meat was very tender and flavourful. The broth was on the lighter side, but maybe that's cause we had the stinky tofu before the noodles. DEEP FRIED CHICKEN & PORK MONSTER BOWL: This came with popcorn chicken and crispy pork belly on rice. The popcorn chicken was perfectly seasoned and very crispy a must-try. The pork belly on rice was also delicious. The pieces were FAT, but that's what makes it good. Yumm! WINTERMELON TEA: It's a must get if you're having all that fried food. yes, even this was legit tasting. Overall, I highly recommend CHJ and I will be back very soon. the prices are on the higher side, but the portions and the authenticity make up for the price. PRICES｜$$ 。$12.00 Stinky Tofu 。$16.00 Beef Noodle Soup 。$18.00 Deep fried Monster Bowl 。$4.00 Wintermelon Tea Covid Protocols: Upon arrival, your information is required. You are also required to sanitize your hands and get your temperature checked. The tables were spread 2M apart. You can order online with your phone, or order with a waiter. All employees were wearing a mask. Check out my Instagram foodie page if you enjoy my reviews! @mingmiineats read more

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4.5 stars. Wouldn't normally go to Steveston for Taiwanese food, but glad I tried it cause my mom and her friend wanted Taiwanese out of all the other options I gave them. The food for the most part was good. And service was awesome. I'd probably visit again for their interesting oyster pancake that's Mochi like in texture and their popcorn chicken and beef shank noodle is also really solid for a Taiwanese restaurant :9 and I like their Covid protocols ^^ Overall, I'd recommend either coming in groups of 2-4 people or solo. read more

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CHJ used to be a food truck at Richmond Night Market and they are doing Soft Opening in the new location in Steveston, Richmond. Very Taiwanese atmostphere and so are the food. I have been looking for oyster misua (Taiwanese oyster noodle with thick broth) for a long time in Canada and finally find this place. Affordable price comes with delicious dishes. I ordered oyster misua, deep fried squid tentacles and Taiwanese sausage rice bowl. They are exactly taste like what I ate at Taipei night market years ago. The lady owner is so friendly and she keeps sanitizing the menu whenever she has time. One big thing is their choice of bowls are superb. Look at the mint bowl with pattern on both sides. Who can say no to this!!! read more

CHJ Bistro - Taiwanese sausage rice bowl - Taiwanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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This spot is definitely one of the best Taiwanese restaurants I've been to in 2021. My friends and I went for a bike ride to Steveston and we were starving. Little did we know, there was a hidden Taiwanese restaurant gem located right in the heart of Steveston. 1) COVID-protocols: CHJ's covid protocols are impressive. Before entering the restaurant (to order food, to use the bathroom, etc.), you must first sanitize your hands. Immediately afterwards, they have a machine mounted to the wall that measures your temperature. After these 2 steps, then you are allowed to proceed. 2) Food: As for the food, I ordered R10 - Deep Fried Braised Pork Belly Monster Bowl. This dish is $18 pre-tax. I am a huge fan of Taiwanese-style pork belly. In addition, there was no way I could resist not ordering a...Monster Bowl! The deep fried pork belly was crispy on the outside and hella juicy on the inside - CHJ did a great job on this. The braised pork belly was decent - the texture was not melt in your mouth, however, there was good flavor. There were generous portions of both meats over rice. 3) Service: In addition, I definitely need to give the owner lady a shoutout - she was super sweet, very informative with our questions regarding the Taiwanese dishes, and patient! Overall, I'm already looking forward to coming back to CHJ Bistro the next time I'm in Steveston - definitely bring your friends/family here! read more

I have tried to order takeout dinner from here at least 4x. Each time, they're either so busy that the phone isn't picked up or they say it will take 1-1.5 hours. (WHAT?!) Finally decided to just dine in for lunch today. WARNING: ONLY COME HERE IF YOU ARE BASICALLY FREE ALL DAY AND HAVE NO OTHER PLANS. We put our name and number down at noon. There were two groups of two ahead of us and the owner/hostess said the wait was going to be 40-45 min. Thankfully we didn't have to wait there the entire time. We waited inside the Waves Coffee nearby. They called us back at 12:45pm and we went back right away. They sat us down right away. No tea or water. We asked to order and put in our order at 1pm. We noticed that 4 tables nearby us were only just slowly getting their food (one dish at a time) at 1:30pm... they didn't have menus when we were seated so they must've ordered before we were even seated. We got our drinks (house pineapple tea) right away but didn't get our first dish (again, one dish at a time) until 1:50pm. That's almost an hour waiting for food that is supposed to be quick. Most of the stuff on the menu isn't cooked on the spot... like the marinated and braised stuff... so needless to say they have kinks to work out on their service. With that being said, the owner and staff are lovely. The food is authentically Taiwanese and absolutely delicious. Also huge portions. I'm just unsure if the food is good enough to return. - House pineapple tea -- tasty with preserved pineapple chunks. Didn't adjust the sugar levels and it was just right. - Beef shank and tendon noodle soup -- SO GOOD. Very tender and great flavour. No msg. Beware the raw garlic and chili peppers at the bottom though! - Monster Bowl -- highly recommend and a good tasting of something marinated and something fried. - Mixed spicy braised lu wei -- huge portion. Normally comes with instant noodles but they were out so they replaced with the thick noodles that are in the noodle soup. read more

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Semi hidden Taiwanese cuisine right in the heart of Steveston! They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. Their menu is pretty big and has quite the variety. Majority of the food main focus is night market style inspired. * Deep fried tofu with house pickled cabbage ($10) ~ this was super crunchy! The red sauce is sriracha sauce and a sweetish sauce. The pickled cabbage was so good! The deep fried tofu I do wish had more season in the general batter to help complement the flavour as it was only flavoured from the sauces. * Popcorn chicken rice bowl ($12) ~ this was actually huge! We packed majority of it to go. The chicken was nice and seasoned and very crispy! There was also cabbage underneath. I do wish they pair it with some sauces on the sides as the rice was a bit bland once the chicken was gobbled up. More rice than chicken ratio. * Braised pork belly rice bowl ($12) ~ la led flavour. The pork belly was nice and soft and braised but lacked seasoning and flavour. It was very bland. I don't recommend this at all. * Boss monster bowl ($18) ~ this was cool they had 3 components pork sausage which is an og classic, also comes with shrimp sausage which is super unique as it has shrimp and it's deep fried. Also has chicken drum sticks as well on the side! The sauce they pair with is good! Sweet and tangy and super delicious with the rice and pork sausage. The rice was a bit soggy in this one. * 6/10 ~ this is an ok place. Personally for me it's a one time visit place. Their portions are huge but needs a bit of improvement overall. * 9/10 ~ portions are good! Plus you can pack lunch for next day! Total bill before tip: $58.24. * - swipe for menu! read more

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Looking at all these 4 and 5* reviews, thought it would be great. I ordered the CJ Formosa Platter $38 and beef shank noodles $16 - both came only warm. The Formosa Platter is very poor value for the price, and while the noodles were ok, they were over cooked (even though the soup it came with was warm). Not going back with all the other great Chinese restaurants in Richmond. Very disappointed. read more

The food is totally overpriced and overhyped. The food is nothing special and the service is so slow. I came here with my family and could not believe how expensive the food was for what they serve you. Trust me when I say stay away from this place. There are much better Taiwanese restaurants around... like the food courts. Will never be back! read more