Would that a 6 star review were possible for that really superawesomecool event/locale that we all…read morestumble across once in a blue moon. Perhaps you'd be able to unlock it after writing 500 reviews, like some sort of yelp/super mario hybrid. Alfresco Tonight is described best by the creators as: "Alfresco brings together old friends, with new, celebrating great food, public space, spontaneity, and surprise. In a flash mob fashion, diners meet, set up, share food, and dismantle. The location is kept secret till the evening prior. Part slow food, part art installation, Alfresco is an urban curiosity." The creators of Alfresco are aiming to encourage local consumption, a heightened appreciation of the outdoors, increased community together-ly-ness, delicious eating, and sustainability via the 'leave no trace' motto. Find me something NOT to love about this concept. The most recent Alfresco night took place at the Davie Street community garden. Little tea lights glimmered while folks from all walks chatted merrily amongst autumn leaves. Some were even able to boast about the fruits of their own garden plot. Something about bringing people together in this way is just really wonderful. How often do you share a meal with someone new, or eat something totally unheard of only to find out it's manna. All this while gaining a deeper appreciation for the city and those locally sourced items that can be found right at our fingertips? So what do you say, Halifax? Who wants to try this Van based trend and picnic with me? :) ps: this event is free other than the cost of creating your own pot-latch style dish!

Been here a couple of times. Good variety of dim sum and good prices. Some days, they run out of…read moreitems, which is a good thing. I've come around late morning ( before noon ) and they were out of some of the popular items as they haven't made more yet. Sometimes the casing for the dumplings can be thick, especially for the XLB. It isn't always consistent, hence the lightly lower rating. The shrimp dumpling is good, and a good size too.

Looking for a frozen dim sum establishment closer to home after Gah Lok relocated to Richmond…read more Reviewed was what out there and opted for Ling Nan. It is located on Kingsway by Tyne across from the Safeway. There is plenty of metered parking and free 2 hr parking a block away. This is a small mom & pop establishment...and when I say small, there is only room for 1 person to enter the store as the rest is screened off for COVID. They had everything we normally order and in bags of 20 or 50...perfect. The prices were the best that I have come across and be advised it is cash only. It was a positive food purchasing experience and happy to recommend Ling Nan Dim Sum Food if looking for frozen dim sum.

So as an American who is bad with the metric system. I messed up. 100g for $2.99 CAD. What a deal…read more Then when I got to the checkout it was 17 and change. What? Ok. For the Americans it's 454g a a pound. That's $13.57 a pound. And at time of writing that's $9.90 usd. Ok. That out of the way. It's a nice little place. The ingredients seems fresh and good. I would totally go back out there. Maybe try the bibbimbop next time.

Great healthy lunch options in coal harbour. A good variety of cold and hot foods. Most things I…read moretried was tasty, fresh, and tasted homemade. Price is very reasonable for downtown.

The recipes are simple and delicious yumm~ they make sure all the ingridients are fresh and…read morepackaged them nicely. You should try the scallop one -- my favourite :D

I wasn't home when the ingredients were delivered, the box was left outside of my house till i came…read morehome from work, and the ingredients were still fresh! The recipe was simple and easy to follow. The preparation before cooking was a little bit challenging for me as i have never done those before, but still the whole process took me just a little bit over an hour. And the Chicken Cacciatore tasted surprisingly good, even though it was prepared by me. So I had a good meal and got the satisfaction from feeling like a real chef. The portion was a bit too small for a full meal, but I was on diet so 80% full is good enough for me.

One of the best hotpot place in Richmond! The food is always in the top and fresh. The staff are…read morevery friendly, helpful and responsive to your needs. They even have a changing face show which is very entertaining.

First time coming here during the "Meat Carnival." My friend and I arrived around 9 PM and waited…read moreabout 30 minutes for a seat. The Meat Carnival deal allows you to choose from five unlimited meat options: two kinds of beef, chicken, fish, and lamb. I skipped the chicken on the first round since I don't usually like it in hot pot. Personally, the lamb was just "meh," so I ended up ordering a lot of the beef instead. Pro-tip from our server: They suggested ordering the 1/4 soup pots (four grids) to save money. I got the tomato broth and my friend got the pork broth. In my opinion, HDL still has the best tomato broth in the game! Just a heads-up that veggies and noodles are extra. In the end, we spent about $60 per person after eating seven orders of meat in total. It's definitely worth it if you can eat a ton of protein; otherwise, you're better off coming during regular hours, as you won't save much if you aren't a big eater. The service was great! Super attentive and friendly throughout the night. 5 stars for the staff!

Lamb Dumplings! Located next to one of the entrances to the…read morepublic market, across from Healthy Soy Foods.

My favorite place for take home dumplings. I won't buy from anywhere else as they make them the way…read moreI like. Some people may not enjoy, as the dough is thicker then other styles. I also get the spring onion pancakes and mantau.

DO NOT USE COZYMEAL!! This company is extremely unprofessional and has terrible customer service…read more We had a chef cause a serious incident requiring over $1000 in damages to the kitchen. The company has handled this with absolutely no urgency or professionalism. The chef was inappropriate and hostile with no effort from the company to compensate for damages. We are waiting for word back on the situation, but the company has been giving us the run around for 10 days with no communications from a manager or owner despite us being promised multiple times that they would get back to us the next day. We will be proceeding with legal action and filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau due to the severity of the situation and the lack of action from the company. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY'S SERVICES.

Absolutely loved my first experience with Cozymeal Cooking class. Fantastic evening and well…read moreorganized. I wasn't sure what to expect but was blown away. Chef John is knowledgeable, efficient, and concise. We joined the "Paris Bistro Classics" class. I've learnt many tricks and hacks that I didn't know before and I can't wait to try them again in my own kitchen. Highly recommended for a date out, or even with a group of friends or for yourself.

Very friendly staff and a great overall experience. It was our first time in Vancouver, and we…read moredecided to try some Vietnamese/Asian food. We found Mui Ngo Gai on Yelp, and it definitely lived up to the reviews. The food was spot on--everything was well-balanced and flavorful. My son absolutely loved the broken rice, and both my wife and I really enjoyed the noodle soup. The Singapore chili crab that was recommended to us was a standout dish. Highly recommend this place if you're in Vancouver!

Saw an Instagram promotion for their weekday lunch specials. Tuesdays was beef pho, a spring roll…read moreand a grass jelly drink for $14.99...so off I went. Mum Ngo Gai is on Kingsway by Victoria and there is plenty of free street parking in and around the area. Ordered the lunch special and the server advised that their weekday lunch promotions are only on until the end of May...good to know. This was my first experience drinking the grass jelly drink...it was light and refreshing. The spring roll was as expected...nice presentation and taste. And the bowl of pho was very large with sliced beef and beef balls. I liked the broth but was not a fan of the noodles...too thick for me. The service was great and it was a positive food experience.

Delicious taiwanese style hot pot at an extremely reasonable price! It is primarily bar style…read moreseating with a few small tables on the side, so this will be better for smaller groups of up to 4 people. If you order the combo, you order your choice of meat, soup base, carb (rice or noodles), and drink all for $20-25! This is excellent value for how much food you're getting and I always leave full! Also stomach ache free which typically happens to be the case when I go to other hot pot establishments :D

This little hot pot restaurant is a neighbourhood gem and local hot spot! It is always busy when we…read morecome here and be sure to make reservations in advance to secure a spot. Several people who walked in had to wait at least 30 minutes. The service is quick and efficient, and they are fast and attentive with our requests or clearing our plates. The interior is a bit on the older side and outdated looking, and it can definitely feel muggy inside with all the continuously bubbling hot pots. I ordered the Beef Blade Eye Hot Pot Combo ($19.95) and I think it's a great deal. It comes with a plate of meat, a bunch of vegetables and side items like fish balls, tofu, shrimp, etc., choice of rice, udon or vermicelli, a drink, and a soft serve! I chose to get the udon, a yakult green tea, and the taro soft serve. The ingredients are decently fresh and everything is so efficient. I feel like you can't go wrong for all these things and at this price!

As always- amazing, delicious food that warms the heart and soul. Service is also fantastic.read more

Wow, this place is so cute! The service here is so friendly and warm. I had the rickety rickshaw…read morebowl and it was fantastic, so fresh, the veggies were a little crunchy still just how I like them. The noodles, soft but not overcooked! And presented beautifully. My partner had the 1978 Pho and I stole a few sips, the broth was amazing. Shimmering and flavourful. We will definitely come back to try more dishes, maybe bring home some broth too!