Been a while since i've been here but i came back again on a weeknight. It was busy. lineup…read moreoutside the door but turnover was fast. They have an electronic waitlist system now - sign up on the screen inside. The menu was massive last time i was here, now its even bigger its kind of ridiculous. You are bound to find something you like. Food is consistent. All good, nothing blowing your mind but very solid. Their prices seemed to have gone up but their portions are enormous. A meal combo is too much food for one person. This time we ordered: mixed beef dry noodle - has a sichuan peppercorn spicy sauce with beef shank/tripe/tendon, side of soup with fish/meatballs and some veg. Solid 4/5 for both. beef hotpot - comes served on a little fuel burner with a side of scallion oil noodles and 2 veg sides. Also solid 4/5. A ton of food. TW popcorn chicken (salt pepper fried chicken) - good. well seasoned, juicy thigh chunks. Hot + sour soup - this was mediocre. lacking any depth of flavour. Not terrible, but nothing special. pea flower lemon passionfruit tea drink - average. This amount of food will easily feed 4. Our party of 2 took a lot home. Total bill with tax and tip was just under $100. note: credit card has a 2% surcharge. Service was just right for a place like this. They promptly took your order and brought you tea. Easy to flag them down but they didnt approach you beyond that. Everyone was nice. I would definitely keep coming back. Its an excellent casual "jack of all trades" Chinese/Taiwanese place.

TLDR: Decent taiwanese food place in Burnaby. I agree with other reviews saying its a "late night…read morestyle" place. Huge menu with different types of noodles and appetizers. Extremely busy when we went for early dinner on a Sunday. Food: We got 2 appetizers and 2 noodles. For us, we enjoyed mostly everything but the biggest let down was the broth in our beef noodle soup. It seemed a little bland and missing the depth of flavor I expected. The noodles, toppings, and appetizers were all great. Portions were very large. I do wish the pig ears were ~30% less oily but that can be personal opinion/taste. Service/Ambiance: I would not call this a high class place, expect fast and direct service. The staff also does not have great english but can get by as the menu has numbers (ex. A1, A2, etc.). Price: Prices for things felt a little high but can pass since the portions were quite large. My beef noodle was $20 and the pig ears were $17. Takeout containers was an additional 50 cents and there was a 2% fee on credit transactions Misc: The menu is HUGE, I mean over 100+ items. This can be a pro or a con, lots of variety but I based on our experience with the broth I'm wondering if anything really stands out

Best Katsu I've had in North America…read more Skin/breading was crispy and light while the cutlet remained juicy and tender, almost fell apart in your mouth as you bit into it. The fat layer between the breading added a nice depth of texture and flavor

food better live up to hype ...cane here for the 33$ Bite of Burnaby special…read more service is quite slow....wait list not accurate. added to wait list at 620pm and was told 75min wait, it is now 8:39, seated but no food yet. will update as evening progresses...

When it comes to mazesoba, Kokoro has no competition. It's great value and it's delicious. I…read moreordered the deluxe mazesoba, which included a hard boiled egg, seaweed, XL size noodles, and plenty of protein. I was also able to ask for extra chilli oil to pour onto my dish for extra spice. Near the end of my dish, they also gave a complementary bowl of rice to mix into the remaining sauce and meats. It was a great way to finish the meal.

I keep hearing about the goodness of abura soba. This is the closest I can find here…read more Tomato Bliss (vegan): bamboo shoot, tomato sauce, garlic, sesame, green onion, black fungus, fried beancurd, tomato. The mix of flavours from the tomato sauce with the raw garlic makes it very tasty. They give you a scoop of rice to finish the sauce and clean the bowl. It's a satisfying meal. Now that I tried this, abura soba isn't a mystery anymore.

Shanghai Dim Sum House is a great little spot tucked away on the third floor of Crystal Mall's food…read morecourt. The food court itself is full of different Asian cuisines, and this stall definitely stands out. They offer a wide variety of Shanghai-style dim sum, including dumplings, wontons, rice cake, several meat noodle soups, and some combo rice dishes. I ordered the Sichuan Style beef noodle soup, and it was surprisingly delicious and spicy -- the broth was flavorful, and the beef was incredibly tender. Even though it's just a small food court stall, the quality of the dishes makes it worth a visit. If you're already exploring Crystal Mall or craving some quick and tasty Shanghai-style snacks, this place is a solid choice.

One of the must visit stalls for me in this food court. Highly recommend…read more I always get the #14 Shanghai Style Deep-Fried Pork Buns (5 pieces). Freshly made on the spot. Big size and very delicious. I'd ask for extra dipping sauce (or the chill oil if you like spicy). These can get messy if you don't be careful. Take a small bite of the skin first and sip the soup inside before diving in. The soup is very hot, so I usually pour it onto a spoon and drink it from there. #13 is translated as "Steamed Mini Pork Buns" in English and Shanghai Xiaolongbao in Chinese on the menu, which is misleading. When I ordered it last time, it turned out to be the same buns as #14, just steamed instead of deep-fried. They're large and not mini at all like traditional XLB. Personally, I didn't enjoy them as much as the fried version and wouldn't order them again. They tend to stick together and aren't very to-go friendly. #14 is the star here, and it's absolutely worth coming back for.

meet tastes too sweet, some are okay. Malatang very small shrimp not fresh. Waiting time was inane…read more Don't wanna come back again

We had an amazing time dining here at Meat Up BBQ. The food is amazing and the service was fast!…read moreIrene who was our server was amazing, thank you.

We finally made our way to this restaurant. We went around 5:30 pm and the wait wasn't too bad. We…read moregot two of their ramen set which comes with a small salad and appetizer. The set is perfect for sharing if you have young children. I like how customizable their ramen is. It's like ordering a steak. You pick the saltiness and richness of the broth, then whether to sear your chasiu and the doness of your noddles. I guess I am not a big eater because their regular size was too much for me. For sides, we got the nanban chicken and small chasiu rice. Their Nan ban chicken reminds me of fish and chips batter. It's really thick. Note: they don't accept cash

There is always a line here and that is no coincidence. The staff is friendly and offering tea to…read morethose that are waiting in the line. The ramen is also amazing. What I like is how flavourful their broth is. I rarely finish ramen broth since many places is just full of MSG but this one, you can really taste the ingredients, including some MSG of course, but it's so tasty that you can't help but to finish it. I also love how smokey their pork is, however, last time that I went, it wasn't. Overall, still my favourite spot a long with Danbo.

Want something simple, tasty and quick? This place is a hidden gem outside Crystal Mall. Not a big…read moreplace and just a few tables but the service and turnaround was quick! The food was such a pleasant surprise! Great Taiwanese food! The beef bulgogi was a favorite but I forgot to take a photo.

This is one of my favorite restaurant to get a comforting meal. The vegetables are lightly seasoned…read moreand it's a balanced meal set. You've got the veggies, protein, more protein and carbs. The price is great for the portion. It's about $18 and you can get 10% off on their daily specials. I love the crispy chicken because it has taiwanese chicken seasoning. It's a bit salty and flavorful. It's a bit oily though. I like the tofu sauce as well because it's spicy. The rice also have some meat on top which is a nice addition to the warm bowl of rice. You also get iced tea or miso soup with the set. If the chicken is too oily for you, the miso soup is perfect to water it down. Otherwise the iced tea is a good option as well since it's black tea with a bit of sweetness. Please note that they will charge 50 cents if you use credit, but they accept debit cards.

My first dim sum of 2025 was with my amazing group of friends eating delicious eats at Crystal…read morePalace inside of Crystal Mall. The portion size was a lot bigger and price was decent. The big meringue was nice for photos but I wouldn't order it again. I thought it was too sweet. I would visit again and try the other items like wasabi chicken feet!

It really depends what items you are ordering. If you order lamb, it looked okay. We ordered beef…read morenoodle soup and seafood chow mein. The noodle soup was good. Beef slices were tender and there was a good amount of meat. Noodles were slightly over cooked. Broth was decent. The seafood chow mein was a total disappointment for the price. There were imitation crab meat and previously frozen squid. The noodles were good but I expect more for Chinese food in Burnaby. I can get better Chinese food in Surrey. Service was okay. We got our food quickly but had to flag our server's attention for tea refill. They had a lunch buffet. However, I noticed no one eating the buffet and were ordering off the menu instead. Overall, meal was passable but not someplace I would return anytime soon.

This bakery is top tier for the area. It's located on a major intersection but tucked away in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. The place is small, with limited seating. The pastries are delicious and crafted so beautifully. I came here for hot chocolate festival and the flavours were spot on. A tad sweet but it's hot chocolate. I also tried their limited time sticky rice croissant which had all the umami flavours one could want! Texture of the croissant was crunchy, butter and full of flavour. Sadly, the sticky rice texture mixed with croissant was not the best. The service here is great. Staff are friendly. The only downside to this store is the way their line up system works. They have 2 store areas, connected by the till. It's a bit hard to pass through when there are people waiting in line to pay, waiting on line to order, etc. Just a bit of awkward spacing

Finally decided to walk into this cute cafe that i always pass by whenever going to the grocery…read morestore a few steps away. It's always busy but today it looked quiet at random so stumbled in. So glad i finally decided to. Cozy cute cafe where you can study and bring your labtop/ introvert friendly or quick catchup with the girls / cute coffee date etc ... The cafe is currently participating in the hot chocolate festival too but i ordered a matcha latte along with a cruffin apple cheesecake and ooo it was so delicious and bouncy airy. The center had fresh bits of apple and there was a creamy cream cheese filling and you get this texture that's a combo of crossiant and muffin .. if you love apple or even caramel etc i think it would really suit your pallette. I will order some pastries to go next time when i have more time. Staff is super friendly and patient. They handled the loads of questions i had. Super clean place too. Free parking upfront and there's parking downstairs too.

We were craving comforting fish soup with big portions, so we went to Fish With You 鱼你在一起 at…read moreCrystal Mall on a Saturday afternoon. It turned out to be a great choice because the servings are really generous. What we ordered: * Hot Onion Boiled Fish with Pickled Cabbage (spicy): Tangy, spicy, and addictive with a bold kick. * Royal Tomato Fish (non-spicy): Light, slightly sweet, and comforting. This is perfect if you want something mild. * Deep Fried Squid: Crispy, savoury, and a great snack to share with friends. * Passion Fruit Tea: Refreshing, fruity, and my favourite drink here. * Classical Milk Tea: Smooth, creamy, and a nice way to balance out the meal. Overall, we had a satisfying meal. It's a great spot for a filling, shareable meal, especially if you're with a group and want some variety. Food: 5/5 Should Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! They have a non-spicy flavour. Price: $20-$30 per person Presentation: 2/5 Parking: 3/5 Free parking is available inside Crystal Mall, but it can be challenging on weekends since it's one of the most popular Asian malls in Burnaby. You can also use metered parking just outside the entrance for convenience. The restaurant is street-facing, so you can enter directly from the sidewalk. Tips: * Order small portions if you want two add-ons, or go for large portions if you want four add-ons. * Unlimited premium rice (white or brown) at no extra cost. * Can accommodate larger groups. * Accepts cash, debit, credit (possible surcharge), and WeChat Pay.

Came here with friends on a Saturday night for dinner and thr place was pretty full. There were two…read moregroups waiting ahead of us so we left a number for them to call, but didn't need to wait long before tables opened up. The interior feels similar to a food-court style rather than a restaurant. The menus are on a huge laminated piece of paper. The selection is pretty good and they have beef dishes alongside the fish ones, as well as fried meat stripe. There are non-spicy to very spicy options, so it wasn't terrible finding something that fits everyone's spice level. We got 2 large soups to share between 5 people and it was sufficient. The restaurant has free rice refills, which is great. We got the less spicy beef slices option and the sour fish. Each of the large options allow for 4 selectable toppings, such as additional vegetables, enoki, vermicelli, black fungus, bean curd, etc. Everything tasted great! My friends are not a fan of spice so we got the dishes, but I really want to try the spices options next time. Service was okay - the place has QR menus to order with but they were nice enough to let us order in person instead. Food comes very quickly (although the bowls for the fish soup are shallower than they first appear). There are not alot of wait staff so sometimes we have to wait awhile before one is available, but they are very attentive when they do come around.