Chicken xiao long bao and chocolate long bao are must try…read more Ambiance is so good . Weekends are pretty crowded though

Food and service is always consistent and good. The chocolate xlb's are a must every visit!read more

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.

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.

A very poorly named hole in the wall as they do not serve rice. Their rice cooking facilities are…read more"broken" and based on other reviews, they've been broken for a long time. That said I came here wanting soup anyway. Service was curt but pleasant. I got a soup and egg roll combo, but the egg roll was small and bland. Just pass on the combo. The soup was delicious and probably my favorite Chinese beef noodle soup that I've ever had. It was a deep beefy flavor but not greasy or gritty at all (which actually might be a negative for some). The meat had some grisly bits (expected) but was super tender. Noodles were perfectly cooked, not too hard but not too soft. I think it needed a couple chunks more of beef or more vegetables but the portion is good for the price in the very expensive downtown Vancity. Cash or debit only.

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.

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.

Had lunch here with a friend on a weekday. It was surprisingly busy, so we seated at the bar so we…read moredidn't have to wait. The space is rather typical looking. We ordered the Chicken Steak Bento and the Braised Beef Noodle via QR Code. I didn't think the ordering interface was that well designed, as I did get stuck once or twice trying to figure out how to add items to my ordering car. Our food came out in a reasonable I thought both were pretty good, and so did my friend. Service was ok. There were plenty of staff, and they were polite, but not the most observant, as I had to wave them down for the bill well after we were finished. Overall, a good lunch. I'd consider returning.

Its been a couple years since I first came here when they just opened. I was in the area and…read morethought I'd try them again. The menu is different now - its bigger, and they have some meal set/combo options. Also more drink options. I tried: Nitro pear tea - excellent. get this. The nitro adds a smooth finish and the fresh pear puree is excellent with the tea. 5/5 signature sliced noodle with beef - not bad. Nice "wok hei" on it but its a bit wet/greasy. The beef in it was good but not many pieces. 3.5/5. Taiwanese stir fry rice noodle - pretty good. Well seasoned, not too greasy tasting. 4/5. Fried chicken nuggets - a classic. solid. 4.5/5. odd to put this here but they have a house made hot sauce with chili and garlic which was bomb. They charged $1 for it. 5/5. If you like spicy stuff, get this and put it on everything. Theyve done really good things since theyve opened. Menu is broader, a lot more options and classics for Taiwanese food. Restaurant still looks and feels new. Its clean and comfortable. Quality is pretty good. Value is not bad, portion size is fair and prices are slightly higher but in today's economy, being right on W. Broadway, and a more upscale (but casual) place, its reasonable. Overall solid 4/5.

Food was so good here! The waitresses were also very accommodating. I met my friend here and we…read moreboth have kids (an infant and a toddler). The waitress moved tables around to accommodate high chairs and even found a place to park our strollers. They had kid sized bowls ready with child safe utensils. The signature beef and tendon noodle soup was delicious with the perfect amount of spice. The vegetarian dry noodles was also flavorful and tasty. I would definitely eat here again!

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 like this place. Came in around 6pm and it was empty. There are only two tables anyway. The…read morechicken is crispy and good. If they had a spicy version, I'd kick this review to 5. Not sure about the price complaints. I guess it's expensive but I was happy with my order. The service was fast and the server was very polite. Will return.

I was here after class on May 6th Thursday, and had this craving for some snacks. I didn't mind…read morehaving Popcorn Chicken for snacks and this place was it! Having never been to Big G, I thought it was a good opportunity to try this place. My food came freshly cooked. Popcorn chicken were tender and yummy. Besides it wasn't TOO greasy in my personal opinion. Price was steep for a small size of Popcorn Chicken ($8.99). I think there was 1 or 2 outdoor tables available. I'd love to give 4-5 stars if the price was cheap. Fast friendly service. :)

Ordered the Lamb Hotpot without glass noodles or pork blood with rice on the side and egg on top…read more. The soup was tasty but the meat dipped in the hot sauces and vinegar on the table was really tasty.. Service was decent as well... Will try more hotpot places to compare... not bad at all.. and a very convenient location as well...

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.