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We came here right after 4 on the way to the mall and they had just closed. However they sold us a whole bunch of pineapple buns and other baos and were very nice about it. The plain one seemed just out of the oven and was really good. Very crispy top, fluffy and buttery bottom, incredible - like the best from Hong Kong. They also had a special salted egg custard flavour one that I ordered and that really hit the spot. Great flavour, not that salty which I prefer actually. I'll be back for sure to try their other regular dishes!
I waited until after the hype. I knew about this place since they opened, so of course I needed to try. See my pics. That's what I had. My commentary: Baked pork chop on rice was only OK/not bad. I've had better. Angel Cafe, Van Tea, and Cafe Gloucester come to mind. It needed more tomato sauce, more cheese, and the pork was not cripsy. Baked curry beef brisket on rice was not bad. I don't have a reference to this because it's the first time I've tried it. It was pretty decent overall. The brisket was very tender. Pineapple bun with a slice of heart attack. This was good. Nice crunchy topping, soft bun, served with an coronary artery hardener. If you like your 菠蘿油, this is for you. They come in different iterations, btw. Regular/original, red bean, and chocolate. I got a chocolate BLB to go. Other notes. Custard/egg tarts. This is the style I like. With the cookie crust pastry base. Good eggy flavour in the custard. Chocolate pineapple bun - there's chocolate filling in the middle. If they made this with a Fererro Rocher like filling, it would sell like hotcakes! I think I'll skip the baked rices next time. They were underwhelming. Going to go for the instant ramen! There are other baked goods. Wiener bun with cheese and a loaf of white bread to go, was what I got. Seating for about 30 inside with additional seating on outside patio. Parking available on the street. I got the almost HK service. An Ikea patio table and chair set. You know the one - $29.99 for the TÄRNÖ table. Standard HK Chinese service. Efficient, not terribly engaging, order via QR code, and they bring it to you. As minimal human contact as possible. I feel like I was in the Artemis 2 Capsule, minus the weightlessness and a 搭台 experience. Not sure why they served the baked rice offerings in a foil take out container. Saves on costs, or no need to buy heavy oven safe stoneware? I will come back to try other things. Arrive early before the lunch crowd. Cash and debit only.
BAKED CURRY BEEF BRISKET ON RICE - was good! - also good that you can adjust the spice level on the curry - the only con I have is I wish they would've added a bit more meat HK LEMON TEA (Cold) - it's not that sweet...a bit more on the sour side but it's not bad...just wish it was a bit sweeter PINEAPPLE BUN (original) - good...soft with a nice pineapple crust BUT I still prefer Lido's (richmond) pineapple bun SERVICE - good service and it's convenient they have their ordering system via QR code
Finally decided to go try this place last weekend when we were in the area. The restaurant is in an industrial area & quite small, so there was a bit of a wait to get seated. Food arrived pretty quickly though. We ordered 2 combos from their all day breakfast menu & added on some mini pineapple buns as they are somewhat famous for these buns. The food was decent, Hong Kong cafe style food. It was not bad, but also not particularly outstanding, save for the mini pineapple buns (these were really good!) What made our dining experience quite uncomfortable was actually the extremely strong smell of cleaning supplies / disinfectant in the restaurant. I mean, it was really overpowering, because I could smell & taste something like Clorox or Lysol the whole time we were there.
Their pineapple buns are fantastic. Ho Yuen Café is a little café in the industrial area of south Vancouver offering Hong Kong style café food and the breakfast section is bang-on. Don't forget their HK style milk tea or coffee. However, the lunch menu and experience is a little disappointing. I ordered the curry brisket on rice ($19 and small portion) served on tin foil take out container. Ok, I can live with the tin foil container, but we had to ask twice where my rice dish was as other who came in after us go their dishes served. After a 50mins wait for my rice dish, no accountability or apologies. The curry rice was just ok so no need for me to come back for this dish. I will be coming back for the pineapple bun. The breakfast section offers better deals. There is a few parking spaces for the café in the business complex but make sure you parked in the right stall, or your car could be towed. On the weekends, there are lot of street parking. There is always a line up on the weekends.
It was a long drive as the location is a bit inconvenient, but so worth it. This is the best cha chaan teng we've gone to in Metro Vancouver, it felt like we were in Hong Kong. We went during the lunch rush, but only waited 2 minutes for a table. The cafe is spacious with lots of natural light. Service was excellent and the staff spoke Cantonese. You can submit your order by scanning the QR code or by waving down the server. Satay beef in instant noodles: so much flavour and they give you a packet of sesame oil on the side. This came with a hot drink, I had hot HK milk tea. Curry chicken fillet combo: this was their July special. The curry was so satisfying and the chicken was perfectly cooked and so juicy. It came with a drink, we paid $2 extra to make it iced. Egg tart: I was blown away by their egg tart. It's definitely baked in house daily, the crust was so fresh and the egg was warm and melted in my mouth. Real pineapple bun: they have a variety of pineapple buns. I chose this one because it came with slices of actual pineapple and some pineapple flavoured cream. It was unique and worth trying.
Bolo butter bao is 100 fire. Service was a bit meh to be honest. Pretty fast to get a table even though there was a wait. Thought that the vibes was alright. But would I go back and pay money for my meal, I don't know, definitely worth a try. It was solid food and tasty but for the price I'm paying, I might adventure to Richmond if I can. Definitely something cute and quaint and please order the butter pineapple bun. Wow. We also got some chicken pastries and egg tart. The tart was average but that chicken pie was delicisoosooo.... !!!!
I would say it's a solid 3.5 star. Hong Kong style cafes are what we crave since we don't have alot in nyc so we've been hunting them down since we arrived in Vancouver. We were a party of 6 and came on a Friday morning. The restaurant was close to being full but they nicely asked a table of customers to move to another table so they can accommodate our big party (a very nostalgic and Hong Kong style move). We ordered a pan fried chicken in instant noodles, satay beef instant noodles, spam and macaroni in tomato soup, bbq pork and spaghetti and ginger sauce beef in vermicelli soup. Everything can be converted to a meal set for an additional $4 which includes toast, scrambled eggs and a hot drinks (additional $2 for cold drinks). You also need to add an additional $1.75-$2.75 if you want to replace your toast with a pineapple bun. I would say the highlight of this place is their bakery! Their pineapple bun was crispy on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside. My kids ordered the chocolate lava pineapple bun and it had a nice cocoa flavor to it. My husband tried their cocktail bun and was impressed how it had shredded coconuts in the filling which you can hardly find anymore. The pan fried chicken was juicy, tender, and had a nice sear. The satay beef was also very tender. However, both were very salty and although they used the instant noodle packages you can get from the supermarket which is normally more expensive, I feel it overall lacks the authentic cha Chan tend taste. The spam and macaroni was also disappointing. I was expecting it to be those rich tomato soup base from Hong Kong but instead, it was a little watered down Hong Kong style borscht. The macaroni was also a little over cooked. The major issue I had was their scrambled eggs. Despite it being drenched in butter, it still wasn't moist or fluffy. It was in fact a tad over cooked and the butter was too over powering. This restaurant is situated in a commercial complex and away from Richmond, hence they are able to charge such high prices as there's no competition nearby. There were also only a very limited parking spaces in front of the restaurant as majority of the parking spaces are reserved. Overall, although it's still miles better than what's available in nyc, as compared to other Hong Kong style cafes in the area that (like cha kee), I feel the food was subpar and overpriced. However, I would come back just for their bakery items.
Friendly staff. Fast service. Food was good,but the trophy goes to the pineapple bun. Wow!!Big,light and fluffy.
We were searching for a "cha chaan teng 茶餐廳" in South Vancouver's Marpole neighbourhood and found that Ho Yuen Cafe was the only one on the map. The reviews were mixed -- some highly positive, others extremely negative -- so we decided to check it out for ourselves. We visited for a late lunch around 2 PM, and despite the off-peak timing, the restaurant was still packed. That's always a good sign! What We Ordered: Pineapple Bun with Salted Butter (菠萝油) A freshly baked sweet bun with a crispy crust, served warm with a slice of salted butter. Simple but classic, a must-try! Pork Chop with Instant Noodles Soup (香煎豬扒出前一丁) Tender pork chop paired with instant noodles -- a comforting and nostalgic meal. The small pack of sesame oil on the side was a nice touch! Baked Curry Beef Brisket Rice (焗咖喱牛腩飯) It is a mild but flavourful curry, perfect for those who prefer non-spicy options. The cheesy curry sauce over the beef brisket was worth the 20-minute wait! Ho Yuen Cafe is a family-run, classic Hong Kong-style breakfast and lunch café. The nostalgic Cantopop music playing in the background added to the authentic experience. The portion sizes are fair for light eaters, but those with a bigger appetite might need to order extra. Prices are reasonable for what you get, though some dishes could offer more value. Overall, it was a casual Hong Kong-style meal. However, there is still room to improve and grow. If you're in Marpole and craving cha chaan teng 茶餐廳 flavours, Ho Yuen Cafe is worth a visit. Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $30-50 for two (lunch) Presentation: 1/5 Parking: It is located in an industrial complex, with ample parking on the street. * Self-serve water station & hot sauce available. * Order via QR code at the table. * Payment methods: Cash & debit card only (no credit cards). * Early Bird Special: Free hot drink refill from Monday to Friday, 9-10 AM. * Afternoon Tea Set (下午茶): Monday to Friday, 2-4 PM (Dine-in only). * Online Self-Pickup Discount: 10% off when ordering through their website. Would I Return: Yes
I'd never had a pineapple bun but finally had one here and liked it. This is cool little spot in an industrial park but people HAVE found it. I suspect there is more here for people that have a nostalgic tie to this kind of food but I enjoyed the experience and everything I tried. The coffee didn't wow me as something special. It is a great snack spot if you are doing a light recreational bike ride on the Greenway (this is at the south end).
TLDR: Good but not as good as Cha Kee. This place will draw the inevitable comparison to Cha Kee, which in our opinion is the best HK Cafe outside of HK. This place is still better than Bay Area though. The main reason this isn't as good, is their eggs. My wife likes ordering the breakfast set, which comes with toast and runny eggs. it's what she used to have when she grew up in HK (when she had time to eat breakfast). It's not something that is done down here in Bay Area unfortunately. Here, the eggs aren't as runny and as fluffy. But the toast is still good. My wife ordered a pork chop noodle soup, using the Japanese version of the famous instant noodle. She thought it was pretty good, but not as authentic-tasting as Cha Kee. The pork was well fried, and tender. The noodles honestly tasted like any other instant noodle. It's a good thing I love instant noodle! I ordered the house-made BBQ pork rice. The pork was a little bit dry, but still had good flavor. Not as strong a flavor as I would get at the best BBQ pork place in the Bay Area though. I really wanted to taste more of the sweet glaze. The rice had some of the soy sauce flavor, but again, I wish there was a bit more sauce to seep throughout the rice. As it is, my wife enjoyed the rice, but she likes plain rice anyway. All in all, it's a good restaurant, that is still miles away better than anything in Bay Area. That's four stars right there. One strange thing about this place is the parking situation. Most of the parking lot seems to be reserved, and there is actually only a few places in the front for restaurant parking. I guess, for the overflow, you should park on the street? It's strange to see so many reserved spots, but that might be a Vancouver thing. Oh also, for the tourists out there, this place only takes Cash or Debit.
Hidden gem for that iconic cha chaan teng taste. Fresh made in house pastries and bolo baos were a highlight, but can you really say no to a bowl of satay beef instant noodles? The macaroni and spam in tomato broth was also the vibe for a rainy Vancouver day. 10/10 would go back for some classic Hong Kong service.
22 days ago
Ho Yuen Cafe is located at 1750 West 75th Avenue,Vancouver, BC Food: (5/5) Service:(5/5) Ambiance: (5/5) read more
Food was authentic and tasted like food in Hong Kong. The meat in the 雪菜肉絲米 has a bit of wok hei, which was surprisingly pleasant. The satay in the satay beef sauce was on the sweeter and nuttier side, and was delicious. The curry sauce of the fish balls was homemade and tasted spicy and sweet. We liked it so much we bought a jar of curry sauce home. The price is slightly more aggressive compared to other Hong Kong restaurants in Richmond with similar quality. Considering the price and the location, I'd prefer going to places in Richmond for equally good quality food. Service was alright. We waited a long time for the gelato because the gelato was too hard for the staff to scope it out. The restaurant was clean and neat, and the seats were spacious. read more
2 months ago
Ambiance - casual, dining area is fairly small but table turnaround is quick, limited parking spots Service - speedy & everything came out together Food - noodle soups are on the saltier side, cookie crust egg tarts and pineapple buns are a must get read more
We came here right after 4 on the way to the mall and they had just closed. However they sold us a whole bunch of pineapple buns and other baos and were very nice about it. The plain one seemed just out of the oven and was really good. Very crispy top, fluffy and buttery bottom, incredible - like the best from Hong Kong. They also had a special salted egg custard flavour one that I ordered and that really hit the spot. Great flavour, not that salty which I prefer actually. I'll be back for sure to try their other regular dishes! read more
I waited until after the hype. I knew about this place since they opened, so of course I needed to try. See my pics. That's what I had. My commentary: Baked pork chop on rice was only OK/not bad. I've had better. Angel Cafe, Van Tea, and Cafe Gloucester come to mind. It needed more tomato sauce, more cheese, and the pork was not cripsy. Baked curry beef brisket on rice was not bad. I don't have a reference to this because it's the first time I've tried it. It was pretty decent overall. The brisket was very tender. Pineapple bun with a slice of heart attack. This was good. Nice crunchy topping, soft bun, served with an coronary artery hardener. If you like your 菠蘿油, this is for you. They come in different iterations, btw. Regular/original, red bean, and chocolate. I got a chocolate BLB to go. Other notes. Custard/egg tarts. This is the style I like. With the cookie crust pastry base. Good eggy flavour in the custard. Chocolate pineapple bun - there's chocolate filling in the middle. If they made this with a Fererro Rocher like filling, it would sell like hotcakes! I think I'll skip the baked rices next time. They were underwhelming. Going to go for the instant ramen! There are other baked goods. Wiener bun with cheese and a loaf of white bread to go, was what I got. Seating for about 30 inside with additional seating on outside patio. Parking available on the street. I got the almost HK service. An Ikea patio table and chair set. You know the one - $29.99 for the TÄRNÖ table. Standard HK Chinese service. Efficient, not terribly engaging, order via QR code, and they bring it to you. As minimal human contact as possible. I feel like I was in the Artemis 2 Capsule, minus the weightlessness and a 搭台 experience. Not sure why they served the baked rice offerings in a foil take out container. Saves on costs, or no need to buy heavy oven safe stoneware? I will come back to try other things. Arrive early before the lunch crowd. Cash and debit only. read more
BAKED CURRY BEEF BRISKET ON RICE - was good! - also good that you can adjust the spice level on the curry - the only con I have is I wish they would've added a bit more meat HK LEMON TEA (Cold) - it's not that sweet...a bit more on the sour side but it's not bad...just wish it was a bit sweeter PINEAPPLE BUN (original) - good...soft with a nice pineapple crust BUT I still prefer Lido's (richmond) pineapple bun SERVICE - good service and it's convenient they have their ordering system via QR code read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
Finally decided to go try this place last weekend when we were in the area. The restaurant is in an industrial area & quite small, so there was a bit of a wait to get seated. Food arrived pretty quickly though. We ordered 2 combos from their all day breakfast menu & added on some mini pineapple buns as they are somewhat famous for these buns. The food was decent, Hong Kong cafe style food. It was not bad, but also not particularly outstanding, save for the mini pineapple buns (these were really good!) What made our dining experience quite uncomfortable was actually the extremely strong smell of cleaning supplies / disinfectant in the restaurant. I mean, it was really overpowering, because I could smell & taste something like Clorox or Lysol the whole time we were there. read more
Their pineapple buns are fantastic. Ho Yuen Café is a little café in the industrial area of south Vancouver offering Hong Kong style café food and the breakfast section is bang-on. Don't forget their HK style milk tea or coffee. However, the lunch menu and experience is a little disappointing. I ordered the curry brisket on rice ($19 and small portion) served on tin foil take out container. Ok, I can live with the tin foil container, but we had to ask twice where my rice dish was as other who came in after us go their dishes served. After a 50mins wait for my rice dish, no accountability or apologies. The curry rice was just ok so no need for me to come back for this dish. I will be coming back for the pineapple bun. The breakfast section offers better deals. There is a few parking spaces for the café in the business complex but make sure you parked in the right stall, or your car could be towed. On the weekends, there are lot of street parking. There is always a line up on the weekends. read more
It was a long drive as the location is a bit inconvenient, but so worth it. This is the best cha chaan teng we've gone to in Metro Vancouver, it felt like we were in Hong Kong. We went during the lunch rush, but only waited 2 minutes for a table. The cafe is spacious with lots of natural light. Service was excellent and the staff spoke Cantonese. You can submit your order by scanning the QR code or by waving down the server. Satay beef in instant noodles: so much flavour and they give you a packet of sesame oil on the side. This came with a hot drink, I had hot HK milk tea. Curry chicken fillet combo: this was their July special. The curry was so satisfying and the chicken was perfectly cooked and so juicy. It came with a drink, we paid $2 extra to make it iced. Egg tart: I was blown away by their egg tart. It's definitely baked in house daily, the crust was so fresh and the egg was warm and melted in my mouth. Real pineapple bun: they have a variety of pineapple buns. I chose this one because it came with slices of actual pineapple and some pineapple flavoured cream. It was unique and worth trying. read more
Bolo butter bao is 100 fire. Service was a bit meh to be honest. Pretty fast to get a table even though there was a wait. Thought that the vibes was alright. But would I go back and pay money for my meal, I don't know, definitely worth a try. It was solid food and tasty but for the price I'm paying, I might adventure to Richmond if I can. Definitely something cute and quaint and please order the butter pineapple bun. Wow. We also got some chicken pastries and egg tart. The tart was average but that chicken pie was delicisoosooo.... !!!! read more
I would say it's a solid 3.5 star. Hong Kong style cafes are what we crave since we don't have alot in nyc so we've been hunting them down since we arrived in Vancouver. We were a party of 6 and came on a Friday morning. The restaurant was close to being full but they nicely asked a table of customers to move to another table so they can accommodate our big party (a very nostalgic and Hong Kong style move). We ordered a pan fried chicken in instant noodles, satay beef instant noodles, spam and macaroni in tomato soup, bbq pork and spaghetti and ginger sauce beef in vermicelli soup. Everything can be converted to a meal set for an additional $4 which includes toast, scrambled eggs and a hot drinks (additional $2 for cold drinks). You also need to add an additional $1.75-$2.75 if you want to replace your toast with a pineapple bun. I would say the highlight of this place is their bakery! Their pineapple bun was crispy on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside. My kids ordered the chocolate lava pineapple bun and it had a nice cocoa flavor to it. My husband tried their cocktail bun and was impressed how it had shredded coconuts in the filling which you can hardly find anymore. The pan fried chicken was juicy, tender, and had a nice sear. The satay beef was also very tender. However, both were very salty and although they used the instant noodle packages you can get from the supermarket which is normally more expensive, I feel it overall lacks the authentic cha Chan tend taste. The spam and macaroni was also disappointing. I was expecting it to be those rich tomato soup base from Hong Kong but instead, it was a little watered down Hong Kong style borscht. The macaroni was also a little over cooked. The major issue I had was their scrambled eggs. Despite it being drenched in butter, it still wasn't moist or fluffy. It was in fact a tad over cooked and the butter was too over powering. This restaurant is situated in a commercial complex and away from Richmond, hence they are able to charge such high prices as there's no competition nearby. There were also only a very limited parking spaces in front of the restaurant as majority of the parking spaces are reserved. Overall, although it's still miles better than what's available in nyc, as compared to other Hong Kong style cafes in the area that (like cha kee), I feel the food was subpar and overpriced. However, I would come back just for their bakery items. read more
5 months ago
Friendly staff. Fast service. Food was good,but the trophy goes to the pineapple bun. Wow!!Big,light and fluffy. read more
We were searching for a "cha chaan teng 茶餐廳" in South Vancouver's Marpole neighbourhood and found that Ho Yuen Cafe was the only one on the map. The reviews were mixed -- some highly positive, others extremely negative -- so we decided to check it out for ourselves. We visited for a late lunch around 2 PM, and despite the off-peak timing, the restaurant was still packed. That's always a good sign! What We Ordered: Pineapple Bun with Salted Butter (菠萝油) A freshly baked sweet bun with a crispy crust, served warm with a slice of salted butter. Simple but classic, a must-try! Pork Chop with Instant Noodles Soup (香煎豬扒出前一丁) Tender pork chop paired with instant noodles -- a comforting and nostalgic meal. The small pack of sesame oil on the side was a nice touch! Baked Curry Beef Brisket Rice (焗咖喱牛腩飯) It is a mild but flavourful curry, perfect for those who prefer non-spicy options. The cheesy curry sauce over the beef brisket was worth the 20-minute wait! Ho Yuen Cafe is a family-run, classic Hong Kong-style breakfast and lunch café. The nostalgic Cantopop music playing in the background added to the authentic experience. The portion sizes are fair for light eaters, but those with a bigger appetite might need to order extra. Prices are reasonable for what you get, though some dishes could offer more value. Overall, it was a casual Hong Kong-style meal. However, there is still room to improve and grow. If you're in Marpole and craving cha chaan teng 茶餐廳 flavours, Ho Yuen Cafe is worth a visit. Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $30-50 for two (lunch) Presentation: 1/5 Parking: It is located in an industrial complex, with ample parking on the street. * Self-serve water station & hot sauce available. * Order via QR code at the table. * Payment methods: Cash & debit card only (no credit cards). * Early Bird Special: Free hot drink refill from Monday to Friday, 9-10 AM. * Afternoon Tea Set (下午茶): Monday to Friday, 2-4 PM (Dine-in only). * Online Self-Pickup Discount: 10% off when ordering through their website. Would I Return: Yes read more
I'd never had a pineapple bun but finally had one here and liked it. This is cool little spot in an industrial park but people HAVE found it. I suspect there is more here for people that have a nostalgic tie to this kind of food but I enjoyed the experience and everything I tried. The coffee didn't wow me as something special. It is a great snack spot if you are doing a light recreational bike ride on the Greenway (this is at the south end). read more
2 years ago
TLDR: Good but not as good as Cha Kee. This place will draw the inevitable comparison to Cha Kee, which in our opinion is the best HK Cafe outside of HK. This place is still better than Bay Area though. The main reason this isn't as good, is their eggs. My wife likes ordering the breakfast set, which comes with toast and runny eggs. it's what she used to have when she grew up in HK (when she had time to eat breakfast). It's not something that is done down here in Bay Area unfortunately. Here, the eggs aren't as runny and as fluffy. But the toast is still good. My wife ordered a pork chop noodle soup, using the Japanese version of the famous instant noodle. She thought it was pretty good, but not as authentic-tasting as Cha Kee. The pork was well fried, and tender. The noodles honestly tasted like any other instant noodle. It's a good thing I love instant noodle! I ordered the house-made BBQ pork rice. The pork was a little bit dry, but still had good flavor. Not as strong a flavor as I would get at the best BBQ pork place in the Bay Area though. I really wanted to taste more of the sweet glaze. The rice had some of the soy sauce flavor, but again, I wish there was a bit more sauce to seep throughout the rice. As it is, my wife enjoyed the rice, but she likes plain rice anyway. All in all, it's a good restaurant, that is still miles away better than anything in Bay Area. That's four stars right there. One strange thing about this place is the parking situation. Most of the parking lot seems to be reserved, and there is actually only a few places in the front for restaurant parking. I guess, for the overflow, you should park on the street? It's strange to see so many reserved spots, but that might be a Vancouver thing. Oh also, for the tourists out there, this place only takes Cash or Debit. read more
Hidden gem for that iconic cha chaan teng taste. Fresh made in house pastries and bolo baos were a highlight, but can you really say no to a bowl of satay beef instant noodles? The macaroni and spam in tomato broth was also the vibe for a rainy Vancouver day. 10/10 would go back for some classic Hong Kong service. read more
2 years ago
I want to put it out there that as someone who has loved pineapple buns her entire life, Ho Yuen Cafe absolutely BLEW ME AWAY. My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast on the morning we were set to leave Vancouver - it's conveniently located near the airport and we were craving a good Asian breakfast. THIS IS THE BEST HONG KONG STYLE CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO, AND I'LL STAND ON THAT. The service was fantastic - one of the staff (I want to guess that she's the manager since she was directing many other employees) greeted us, consistently checked on us, and had staff communicate with us throughout the the meal. It was a busy morning with a packed cafe, so I greatly appreciated the level of attention given! We were seated immediately and ordered the following: - Baked tomato sauce pork chop rice: THIS WAS A SOLID 5/5! It was baked in a pan, served fresh, and tasted so much more flavorful than other versions I've had at locations in California. - Satay beef in instant noodles: My boyfriend got this and it was light and delicious! The noodles were thin and the broth wasn't overwhelming! - Hk coffee iced: We both ordered iced HK coffees and I was impressed that it was larger than most places I get the drink from! The one here was creamy, light, and tasty! - Pineapple bun with salted butter and eggs: A SUPERSTAR RIGHT HERE, 5/5! This one was amazingly soft, fluffy, and delicious! I still can't get this treat out of my head! It's the best pineapple bun I've ever had and its texture went so well with the eggs and salted butter! (This was so good we ended up buying the three pack mini pineapple buns to take back to California)! I am so impressed with Ho Yuen in so many ways. Both my boyfriend and I loved the quality, the service, and the affordable prices of this amazing HK style cafe and plan on making stops here whenever we drop by Vancouver! read more
I wanted to try out this hidden away cafe in the vancouver southland industrial park . This place is brimming with customers and so it is very popular and so business must be good . I love that you can scan a QR code and order from your table what your desired order will be via your smartphone. . Wifi password is ilovehoyuen . I ordered the pork chop with scrambled egg and toast all day breakfast . Was so tasty but my only critique is that for $13.80 + tax + tip the portions are quite small. Add another $2 if you wish a cold drink instead of the included hot drink . I know they need to so what's right for their profit margin level and I'm sure lease their doesn't come cheap . Just wouldn't be my choice first go to choice when I love in Richmond I can get better portions for a better price . But for south vancouverites this is a great option as the food is tasty . And the service is excellent . Nite they take only cash or debit . They have a few patio tables . Handy for dog owners . . Street parking only . Open mom- Saturday's 9am -4pm read more
Home far away from home.... Super awesome food... we ordered both the dry and the soup noodles - both rocked!!! The yingyang was super solid!!! The fried chicken filet was super awesome!!! The bread sandwich was super awesome... Service was excellent along with an amazing and chilled out ambience... I got no notes for the food here - looks like I need to come back and try more read more
Tried this place today after all the social media hype. Let's just say it's all hype. The restaurant isn't big and fills up fast. Staff are friendly. We ordered the macaroni and ham soup and satay beef with instant noodle set meals. They were pretty good tasting. We substituted the toast with pineapple buns. Tried the pineapple bun with salted butter. It didn't taste fresh, not was it hot or warm. The crust fell apart upon picking up the bun. Generally not a good sign or quality bun when that happens. Kitchen staff are pretty slow and food takes forever to come out. The scrambled eggs weren't great. Prices are pretty expensive for what you get. Two meals was $40 for 2 people. Probably won't be back. Location is in a very strange industrial area. Parking is ample on the street. read more
will probably update once i come back after soft opening and there's more options available on the menu. quick notes: cha siu rice bowl can take up to 20-30 min to prepare possibly due to the demand. cha siu was amazing with a good thickness and bite and crispy char. Paired with broken rice? pineapple bun with butter was superb and i heard that there's a chocolate one too with a lava inner. egg tarts held together really well, perfectly balanced flavor and they were fresh out of the oven! satay instant noodle was a little salty for our tastes but generally flavorful and had tender meat no iced lemon tea or hk milk tea at the moment until the end of jan when the tea base arrives debit or cash only read more
2 years ago
Visited Ho Yuen Cafe and was delighted with the food that I ordered. Tried their buns of the month, which is their Kaya Toast and Pineapple Bun with Real pineapples. Kaya Toast was exceptional! The coconutty taste with a fat slab of butter was smooth paired with light and super soft bread, which made it a perfect combo. The pineapple bun with real pineapple was very unique as it was filled with pineapple chunks in cream mixture. The pineapple definitely makes it very refreshing. I don't believe anywhere offers this. The star of the show was the salted egg yolk deep fried chicken! The richness of the egg yolk and the crunchiness of the chicken wings was an absolute delight to eat. Highly recommend read more
3 years ago
Overall very solid place for egg tart and pineapple bun. They have pre packaged mini pineapple bun, good if you are in a rush. Pineapple buns are both pre packaged (room temperature) or you can order a warm one from the display case. Mini pineapple bun topping is the more crispy type, if you bite you won't clearly see your teeth mark. I prefer this type but I felt like the dough was not as soft as other places. Egg tart is cookie crust and $2 per piece. I like cookie crust over flaky crust, but I think the filling is not the no. 1 filling. However, I didn't eat it while it was hot so I will need to come back and give Ho Yuen a fair chance. If you *really* prefer cookie crust over flaky crust this is probably still best spot for it. There is a medium size free parking lot in the strip mall. read more
3 years ago
Think of your favourite HK tea restaurant foods but elevated to a gourmet level, this is what this restaurant does well. Good service and excellent quality overall Will be back to try their other items for sure read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Their chicken wings were pretty sad and disappointing. They were not drummettes nor wingettes, but HALVED wingettes battered and fried. They were so tiny and sad. I don't recall the number of pieces in total..maybe 6. So that's technically only 3 wingettes (1/2 wings) you get per $10 order. Taste was ok but just be prepared for what you get. More batter than chicken. read more
A new cha chaan teng has recently opened in Richmond! I could never resist the Hong Kong style comfort food, so I'm super excited to try it out! Since this cafe is newly opened and it's a weekend, so I expected it would be busy. I went there right when they opened but turns out we were the only one there LOL. The place starts to get busy when it's around 10:00am, so to anyone who wants to avoid the crowd, get there before 10:00am! Satay beef instant noodles is my go-to breakfast when it comes cha chaan teng. I also substitute the toast that came with the meal set with a pineapple bun. The satay beef instant noodles was really good, probably one of the best I've had in Vancouver. It's super flavorful and I think the portion size was perfect for me. The pineapple bun is soft and theres a nice crunch on top. However the yuenyueng was just so so, the coffee was not strong enough and I think they added too much milk. We also ordered the luncheon meat tomato macaroni, I think it was fine, I much preferred the satay beef instant noodles. Last but not least we had the cookie egg tart, I mean how can you not get one when you are at a cha chaan teng? The egg tart was delicious, the cookie crust was buttery and flaky. I absolutely loved the filling, the egg flavor is so strong and it has the perfect texture. Overall I think the food here is ok, I think I still prefer Cha Kee (Aberdeen). If I were to come back again I would only come back for the satay beef noodles and the egg tart! This cafe is located literally in the middle of nowhere where but still worth a try! read more
3 years ago
Hong Kong hype? This place is located in the industrial area of Marpole (why tho? To concentrate on the office boys and girls within the surrounding commercial buildings? And also that's why closes at 4pm and Sundays are closed?!?). There are parkings available in the plaza parking lot but was confusing so parked on the streets instead. The interior is newly renovated; the decor and furnishings were pretty basic and straightforward. I would say I felt like I was in one of those typical western cafe for a small bite and coffee before I head up to the office more than in a Hong Kong cafe vibe. The menu was very limited (soft opening), but here were the food I ordered; 1. Homemade BBQ pork on rice with sunny side egg and vegetable. Okay guess they jumped on the bandwagon when the movie "God of Cookery" came out and offered their version of the "sorrowful rice"? Unfortunately, not available because no rice. What?!? A Chinese restaurant ran out of rice at 2pm? Most Asian households have enough rice to last for months... what happened? Plus it literally takes 15-25mins to cook a small batch of rice? 2. Egg tarts. They were decent with the butter crust, but I would say similiar ones at Saint Germaine are slightly better. 3. 1 original and 1 with butter pineapple buns. Light crisp outside and warm and fluffy inside, nice! I like the one with butter as always, the fused taste of the light sweetness of the bun and saltiness of the butter.. so good! 4. Chocolate pineapple bun with chocolate filling. It was okay, but was messy to eat. 5. Satay beef instant noodle soup meal set (comes with toast, scrambled eggs, drink). The soup wasn't hot enough, the beef could be more tender,too much corn starch added for the satay gravy and sauce was too sweet. Very classic style HK cafe instant noodle soup that's why the simple details make a huge difference. Correct me if I am wrong, the scrambled eggs are from premixed bulk? Personally Would prefer scrambled eggs not too runny to avoid possible food poisoning. 6. Luncheon meat with macaroni in tomato soup meal set (comes with toast, scrambled eggs, drink). Once again not hot and same thing about the scrambled eggs. Otherwise it's okay and does have room for improvement. Overall, the pineapple buns were good but the rest of the food does need some improvement and adjustment. It's somewhat of a gamble in serving some of the classic items cause they look too plain and not the most appealing food to eat even though that's their classic appearance. Especially the new generation of diners eat with their eyes and ears more? Perhaps it's ideal to evolve some of the dishes appearance a bit to ensure the longevity of a Hong Kong cafe nowadays. The service was okay, I can see the boss lady trying her best trying to get to every customer when the servers were lacking. This is just my dining experience here this time around, I might give them a try again when they are actually opened. P.S. I am not a fan of businesses in general doing the "soft opening" hack. Most of the time it's more damaging to a new business than good. Open is open, if not ready to open then don't, none of this silly "soft opening" stuffs because you are very vulnerable to crippling your business even before it's actually ready to open. Yes I know why businesses do it because when viagra can't bring back a dead business, I am the one they look for. read more
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