Had a great time at Heritage Restaurant and Bar. Service was fast, food is good, and lots of…read moreavailability for walk-ins and reservations on a weekday night. There's also lots of street parking nearby. It does get pretty rowdy and loud around 7pm - and a bit warm during the summer. We ordered: Cucumber Salad ($11) Snap n Tonic ($7) Love you oolong time ($7) Chili Wontons ($13) Siu Mai ($13) Black Pepper Beef Noodles ($26) Sesame Balls ($12) The highlights were the Love you oolong time (almost like boba? texture is incredible!), the Siu Mai (the truffle, yum!), and the Chili Wontons (the sauce is so good I ended up putting it on my beef noodles). The beef noodles and cucumber salad were also good but not standouts. Maybe will try to the truffle rice next time - which is also pretty popular. I personally wasn't a fan of the raspberry tartness on the sesame balls.

This was my first time at this Heritage Asian Eatery location. I had visited the one on Broadway a…read morefew times (before it closed permanently), and had mixed experiences there. I thought this location would be similar but it is quite difference. This is a full service restaurants, where the Broadway location was more of quicker counter-service operation. This space is much more elevated, with the bar dominating the centre space. We tried the following: - Cucumber: Good. Simple, crisp and refreshing. - Squid: Very good. Salted egg yolk gave great flavour, texture was just right. Very thick pieces. - Mushrooms (Seasonal Vegetable): Very good. Just the right spice level, and loads of umami. - Beef Noodles: Good. Wagyu beef is the highlight as it's so tender and coated with a delicious black pepper sauce. Felt they could've provided more noodles given the price. - Heritage Fried Rice: Very good. Pretty close to traditional, and good wok-hei. - Sablefish: Good. Quite a traditional dish on top of silken tofu. All the flavours were right, but felt the sablefish was overcooked as it was quite still stiff. Service was very attentive and interactive. Fine-dining level service where they describe the dish as they present it to the table. Overall, a good experience. A mix of traditional and modern flavours and recipes, that all generally work. Yes, it's more expensive than a regular Chinese restaurant, so you're paying for the ambiance, the innovation and service. I'd consider returning.

We are on vacation in Vancouver and our hosts took us to Jinya. My husband was like Ninja!…read moreThe food was terrific! Our friends had the mini curry and the chashu biwl. Delicious! I had the salmon poke taco, amazing! My husband had the salmon oshizushi. They make their own mayo! Highly recommend this venue.

Nice interior and snappy service for a top ramen experience…read more I lived in this area for a decade and for the life of me cannot remember what was here before but I REALLY like that people are coming and going in this spot and making it feel less dead. We have our favourite chicken ramen place in town but this place is really good too and I'd say "higher end" - not in price, but just the ingredients and broths are really chef-like. If you are not into ramen, there is plenty more to like here.

Had the wonton soup and it was very tasty. My friend had the cod, prawns with onion rings…read more(customized request for a reasonable charge). Huge serving and he enjoyed his meal and had enough for the next day

Order T5 if you can handle spice. It is FIRE, 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND…read more Noople noodles are one of the BEST in terms of chew. IT'S PERFECT. PAIRED WITH THE SPICY MEAT SAUCE? ADDICTING. YOU'RE ALSO TELLING ME IT'S $10? Best deal ever. Fish and chips had a good value combo, meat ball noodle soup was mediocre, hence the 4 stars.

Awesome beer and skewers! Really great service and its really cool kinda how its two restaurants in…read moreone!

The Signature Frog Fire Pot is something I enjoyed when I was in China and after the place I knew…read morein LA closed down I was looking forward to trying out this place in Vancouver. I called the place ahead of time for about 8 times trying to confirm the hour but it kept on going to the voice mail so I thought maybe it's too busy. It was completely empty except for one table! The food is decent and the frog is tender and they gave you plenty of them. However they are not as flavorful. The "soup"/sauce made many frogs too soggy. The place is not very big as you'd guess from outside and it has its own parking lot. The waitress is not very attentive as even though I was literally the only table there she didn't come over to refill the water until I beckoned her over.

Service was really good! I had a really wonderful experience here. Food also are amazing…read more I ordered Fish Hot pot, Steak Salad, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice. It was delicious! Definitely come back to try more dishes.

Rens Cafe is a beautiful dinner spot with a glass-ceiling indoor terrace that fills the space with…read moresoft natural light and creates a relaxed, airy atmosphere. I ordered the mixed mushrooms with glass noodles from the main dishes menu (one of the few vegetarian options available). It's a simple stir-fry--fragrant garlic, mushrooms, and silky glass noodles. Nothing overly complicated, but comforting and satisfying in its own way. At first, it feels quite understated, almost plain-looking, but it grows on you with every bite. The little chilli sauce on the side is what really elevates everything. A bold mix of green chilli, garlic, ginger, and lime juice--it completely wakes up the dish and turns each bite into something bright and punchy. It honestly made me realize how much I miss ginger in everyday cooking. The stir-fry is a bit oily, but it seems intentional, helping keep the glass noodles from clumping and giving them that smooth, glossy texture. My only wish is that there were more plant-based options on the menu--because the space and flavours here really deserve a stronger vegetarian selection.

Tried the large pho with rare beef slices and beef balls. For a large size, I would have wanted…read moremore substance and it makes me wonder what a small size would have. There were big screens to watch the game, but the food was average at best.

This place is great. The decor inside is warm. Service is fast. The food taste great we had the…read moreshaking beef with rice and soup. And the pho tai and all the pho dishes can be upgraded to a combo which includes a drink & appetizer for an additional $6

Kalvin's Restaurant…read more https://kalvinrestaurant.ca/ Address: 5225 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V4 Phone: (604) 321-2888 Hours: Daily 11:30 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 21:30 (Wed closed ) Kalvin Restaurant, a classic Taiwanese establishment located in the heart of Vancouver, has been satisfying customers with a discerning palate for authentic Asian cuisine for over 20 years. Established in 1993, it is our highest priority to bring the finest Taiwanese and Szechuan dishes to the Greater Vancouver region for our customers to enjoy. My review: We have been going to Kalvin's since my son was in high chair. This is run by Kalvin & his wife Jenny. This is a typical Taiwanese home cooked kind of cuisine with Szechuan dishes. Something for everyone who likes it spicy & non-spicy dishes. All dishes are well executed & bursting with flavours. It is one of my favourite restaurant. They also have lunch specials that is very reasonable. Service is friendly & efficient. Reservation is a must! They have a few dishes that is extremely good & requires pre-ordering. Two of our favourites are: PORK SHANK IN BROWN SAUCE（紅燒蹄膀） MINCED PRAWN WRAPPED IN LETTUCE（蝦鬆） Do check out their menu https://kalvinrestaurant.ca/menu/ If you ever want a good Taiwanese meal, I highly recommend Kalvin's. It is not a fine dining setting however the food is top notch! Attached photos with caption

The service was amazing and so was the food!! and incredible atmosphere and cozy vibe.read more

What a great place for delicious food. The restaurant is small but the quality of food is great!…read more There is usually a short wait during dinner service. We got the last table available. There were a few groups waiting afterwarda. The service is wonderful. The lady working is super kind, friendly, and helpful for those who have never been to this restaurant. Lamb burger: 5/5 tasty, hot, fresh, loads of flavour Steamed chicken with chili sauce: 5/5 our favourite! Tender melt in your mouth chicken with a chili sauce that doesn't hurt you too much but just enough to give you a kick. Biang biang noodle with pork: love the bouncy fresh noodles. Paired very well with the chicken. Looking forward to coming back again!

We always order the same food over and over again. And this time I think the flavors of the 3 in 1…read morenoodles are lacking, which never happened before and we are a frequent customer here. It's like they forgot to add salt. We still like this place and will give it another chance in the future but I hope they can adjust their seasoning back to before. Service is as good as before, the lady actually tells u when u r ordering too much, I really appreciate it. It's a small shop, call in to reserve first!