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    Dak Mai

    3.2 (14 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Double egg and meat rice roll
    Evan C.

    I love Crystal Mall and its food court, and I couldn't pass up this small stall - as once I saw the menu 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.

    Double steamed soup - herbal
    Alisha W.

    Dak Mai's "Mai" stands for rice in Cantonese and depicts the diner's specialty - rice rolls made with 100% stone milled rice. Thus, one would find the texture and filling of their rice rolls different than those from dim sum restaurants; I recommend one must get a taste for yourself to see which kind of rice rolls is more to your liking. For this first visit, we ordered combo B where you can choose any rice roll item plus a soup from the two choices of pork bone soup. I would visit again just for their soup, as I enjoyed its herbal flavors and the presentation in a ceramic clay container. Note: $5 cash deposit is deducted for the ceramic clay soup bowl, remember to return bowl for money back~ Yup, my Mom didn't know about the deposit and was kindly reminded so I am paying the kindness forward :) Other menu items such as soy milk and combo A (which comes with rice roll and congee) look like ideal choices for breakfast. Yet, at time of review, it seems they don't open until noon. Shop is located at the corner of the Crystal Mall food court by the walkway or look for their bright blue neon sign!

    Soft opening 30% off. Dec 15, 2023.
    Carolyn L.

    I came here looking for Cantonese soup and was disappointed to learn it was not available. Apparently the machine had broke down. I tried the rice roll #9 which had both beef and pork. It was about a 10-15 minutes wait. It could have been shorter as when I went to check, it was already there. They called out the numbers in Cantonese which I didn't understand or speak. So I could have missed them calling my number. It would have been better if they invest in an electronic board showing the number or call out the numbers in English too. The rice roll was decent. I liked they gave a generous serving of the sauce which actually covered the rolls. Many places gave like half the portion only. I may come here for rice rolls in future as it's near my place. And hopefully the soups will be available then.

    Front counter~
    Edward L.

    One of the newest additions to the Crystal Mall food court. Parking is available below the mall. They serve rice rolls, congee, and double steamed soups. I got to try all 3. Rice roll - decent meat and taste. However, the proportion of meat is low. See photo. I think the container was 90% rice roll sheet. Knock 1 star off. Pork congee - once again, decent taste. However, the portion size is rather small. For this, I'd rather go to Fung May a few steps away. Chicken soup with hispid fig root and dried fig - really nice herbal taste. Served in a clay container without handles. They really should use ones handles. Couldn't pick the thing up. Anyways, hope these guys survive. And it's nice to see some variety around here.

    Dry shrimps and green onion rice rolls
    JT C.

    Dak rolls... Finally got a chance to give this new addition to the food court a try for a quick lunch. A lot of good food started here at this food court during the last decade or two so let's see if this place has potential. This food stall is located at the front right corner of the food court. The menu is displayed above the counter and all the sauces are self served at the counter. And the customer service is pretty basic. Here were the food I ordered; 1. Pork bone soup with apricot and sea coconut. The soup came in a tureen after it was reboiled, it's hot so be careful (there is a $5 deposit for the tureen, get it back when down and returned the tureen). Soup was okay, but mom's still way ahead. 2. Minced pork and egg rice rolls. The rice rolls are made for order so they were all fresh; however, the ingredients were a bit lacking and the rice rolls didn't have that silky smoothness. 3. Dry shrimps and green onion rice rolls. Once again a bit lacking with the fillings and the rice roll itself fell short of that silky smoothness. 4. Preserved egg and minced pork congee. This was okay, pretty average I would day. No complaints or don't expect a foodgasm from it. Overall, the food here was okay and always nice to have an option for fresh rice rolls and double boiled soup. I think the prices were pretty fair, just the soup was a couple of dollars too high. Although I think Hei Hei and another place is still a bit better, I would repeat for its rice rolls and soup if I am in the area since it's always a fun atmosphere at this food court.

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    Grand Chinese Restaurant

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    Tasty Chinese (mostly Sichuan style) restaurant at the NW corner of Lougheed and Willingdon…read more Parking here is available but pretty horrendous outside of business hours. There are maybe 15 spots total for 4 separate food establishments. In addition, there are no free spots in the vicinity at all. For this reason, I have tried and failed to eat at this place for several years. Finally had a chance to try during lunchtime. The best option is probably to get here by transit. The place is decently sized. Staff are friendly. Can watch them crank away at the dumpling factory. Bit of entertainment when waiting for their food. The lunch special here is great value. Comes with soup too. The sichuan marbled pork & cabbage hit the spot. That tastyy Sichuan chili pepper taste. Beautiful. There is also an option for the thick (blade) noodles with no extra charge, which is a nice perk. The quantity was huge. I left stuffed and happy. I also looked at the neighbouring tables, and their non lunch items were also huge. Special mention. Definitely trying more of their food in their future. Just be mindful of their parking situation.

    If you are looking for a great Chinese restaurant around Brentwood area?…read moreI usually order food from this restaurant, but I gave a shot to come today. Yeap... Grand Chinese is a small restaurant, you can see the chef cooking and preparing the food. The decor is cute. They have so many great food on their menu and you see so many people coming to this place for pick up. I ordered their lemon chicken, dumplings and spicy soup dumplings. They were amazing. Loved the flavour and the spices, they were so yummy. The service was great as well.

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    Kwan Luck Restaurant - Eel Claypot Rice (Order in Advanced- takes 35-45mins)  - 4.5/5.

    Kwan Luck Restaurant

    4.2(44 reviews)
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    Finally got a chance to try this place after a few decades. Still remember when it was Dragon Inn…read more The place was packed late at night, which is always a good sign. Parking is available but limited in the lot in front. Better to look along Kingsway, or in the side streets behind the restaurant. I found it hilarious that the lot specifically prohibits parking for Tina Cake next door. Guess that must've been a problem over the years. The inside is plain and quite dated (old school). Looks like something out of the 1980s. Awesome. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. Everything hit the spot in terms of authentic Cantonese. I had the stir fried beef with black pepper sauce, Hainan style chicken, and sweet and sour pork. Everything tasted great. Portion sizes are decent, and prices are quite reasonable. As the dishes are shared, it is best to come in groups (at least 3-4) so more dishes can be ordered. Looks like I've found my go-to for late night Cantonese food. Recommended.

    Cuisine: 6 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 6 Cantonese food is generally good in Vancouver. This place has been decent in the past and consistently put out large portions of food at reasonable prices. I don't believe anything is outstanding, but always an overall enjoyable meal. Service is relatively friendly too. On a recent night, the most memorable dish had to be the Bean Sprouts w/ Salted Fish, which was full of umami and went well with a bowl of white rice. The Steamed Oysters w/ Garlic Sauce, Beef Chow Fun, and Seafood Chow Mein were all solid. However, the Dry Scallop Fish Maw Soup was bland, and the Goose Casserole w/ Taro was a major disappointment. Reminder to self, I originally wanted to order Tofu Skin in Dry Scallop Sauce, but was convinced otherwise. The recommended dish had snow pea leaves that were a bit tough, though the supreme broth and tofu skin that came with it were yummy. Next time, I want to try my initial selection. Also, don't forget that cheap late night eats is something I should come back for.

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    Royal Palace Seafood

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    4.3(35 reviews)
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    Absolute BEST dim sum I've had yet. Made to order, the food was hot, juicy, and tasted just right…read more Not greasy or oily, just pure juiciness. We tried to go to other places around town for dim sum but others were too busy or only took reservations. I'm so glad we ended up here. Portions are huge so be careful when ordering! We ordered a lot and ended up having plenty to take home after. 12/10 recommend this place for delicious dim sum!

    Overall: 3.5/5 This was a last-minute family dinner, and…read morewith such a large group, Royal Palace had the seating capacity to comfortably host us. With about 9-10 people per table, we were treated to what felt like at least ten courses. There wasn't much time for photos, as conversation and catching up naturally took precedence. The standouts were the seafood fried rice and the green onion lobster and crab stir-fry -- rich, comforting, and generously flavoured, the kind of dishes that quietly anchor a long meal. It was a busy holiday weekend, and the restaurant was packed. Our original 7:00 p.m. reservation was delayed until 8:00 p.m., leaving many of us waiting outside in the cold. Once seated, the pacing felt off, with dishes arriving out of sequence, which gave the meal an oddly disjointed rhythm. A small apology or update from the staff would have been welcome, but none came. Overall, the food was very tasty, and I would consider returning -- particularly to explore more of their seafood offerings.

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