BT Cafe 大拇指餐廳 is located at 920 Kingsway,Vancouver, BC…read more Food : Service : Ambiance

i have been dreaming of eating hong kong baked rice ever since i last had it (2 months ago) which…read morealso happens to be the first time i tried it. i think this restaurant did a traditional take on the dish and i loved every bite. the blend of different flavors and textures made me levitate out of my seat. i purposefully didn't try any of the other dishes until mine came out, because that's how excited i was for this. every dish was cooked with exceptional flavor. my family would not stop talking about how good the food was the entire meal. some of the dishes came with a complimentary drink and those were amazing as well. i tried the hong kong coffee as well as the hong kong milk tea and i liked them both. they were very light and fragrant. the price point was so worth the portion size. i definitely recommend coming here. they are cash only and the space is pretty small but they will pull up extra chairs and tables if you need. the food came out fairly quickly, especially considering how much we ordered.

Who knew Hong Kong cafe food in a food court would be so popular? Does this beat driving to…read moreRichmond? Heck ya! Parking is easily available but there is a 4 hour limit. Cha Don has only been opened in Henderson Mall for 2 weeks and the line is insane. (Even went back a month later and it's still ridiculous.) Most of the dishes are under $16 but some of the items are not available till after 11:30. That's includes the baked rice dish and spaghetti and the minced pork patty rice series. This will quicken up the long time for those breakfast goers but sucks if you're craving either of those. So the first time I had gone, there were lots of mistakes in orders and the long lines. There was also a sign in front of the cashier stating that they will only take CASH or E-TRANSFER...So be prepared! By the look at more recent reviews, it seems like they're still working out the kinks and the line is still 30-45 minutes. Maybe by this spring they'll figure it out? Just know there are lots of good options if you're not willing to wait.

Cha Don is a Hong Kong-style café concept that nails the casual cha chaan teng experience with…read morelegit flavour and sharp value, especially for a food court operation. Long lines at both the Yaohan and Henderson Mall locations speak to how popular it is, and the pricing sits in the affordable range for generous, full-meal plates rather than snack-sized portions. The overall value proposition is strong: you get real-deal HK café flavours without feeling like corners were cut. Dishes come out fast and hot, and the kitchen does not skimp on proteins--whether it's pork chops, chicken, or beef, plates feel properly loaded rather than padded with carbs. Despite the crowds, service is efficient and geared toward turnover, which suits the food court setting and keeps waits manageable once you've actually ordered. It's the kind of place where you grab your tray, sit, and eat rather than linger, but it delivers exactly what you come for. Given the combination of flavour, portion size, and price, Cha Don is an easy recommend for Hong Kong café fans looking for a quick, satisfying meal. The only real downside is the lineup; at peak times the queue can be enough to make you think twice. Still, if the line isn't too long, it's absolutely worth returning for another round.

I waited until after the hype…read more 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.

Ho Yuen Cafe is located at 1750 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, BC…read more Food: 4/5 Service: attentive and helpful ! Josh knows our order habits. Ambiance:

Tasty HK style food. Service is friendly and attentive to customers needs…read more How they make the egg is amazing.

I am surprised to that this restaurant was full when my friend and I walked in at 1:45 p.m. on a…read moreFriday afternoon. There is a book at the entrance to write down a name for the wait list, but we weren't told about it and didn't know about it until the next group came in and put down their name. In any case, the server knew we were next in line and gave us a table first. I sat down on a booth seat and was immediately slumped into the seat. It was way too soft and was making my lower back very uncomfortable. The first thing I noticed when entering the restaurant was a sign about waste reduction and single-use utensils will only be provided when asked. The same sign is on the wall beside each table. I thought this was a restaurant worthwhile supporting. But, to my big disappointment, after we placed our orders, the server brought out disposable single-use utensils for us, so much about waste reduction. I ordered the HK Style Satay Beef with thick round rice noodle ($13.50), it is one of the All Day Breakfast noodle soup options. My friend ordered the Singaporean Laksa Chicken in Noodle Soup ($18.95). The food came about 10 minutes after we ordered and were well presented and hot. The Satay Beef was smaller in portion, there is not a lot of beef. The Laksa is more generous in portion but then that is also reflected on the price. I thought Hainan chicken would be used for the Laksa but it was not; therefore, I don't think it was authentic Singaporean Laksa and the value of this dish is definitely not as good as Hawker's Delight. Both dishes tasted ok, not exceptional but acceptable. However, MSG was definitely used as I felt quite thirsty for the rest of the day. The service was excellent. It looks like the place is run by a few young people, they were all very pleasant and polite. Our tea was refilled a few times throughout our meal. I would visit again just because of the service.

Mandarin Hong Kong Cafe is located at 904 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, BC…read more Food: The chef is always maintaining their standards especially the Macau style curry with the beef brisket () .delicious! Service : please check the attached Ambiance: please check the attached

Food à la Hk style ... taste and prepped like you were @ TST, Hk but in our Vancouver backyard with…read moreplenty of free parking . Nice bright decor ... some fusion Brit and Portuguese, Hong Kong ... east meets west . Waitresses attentive and kept the free flow tea cups full ... no need to go to Richmond /Hongcouver .. just go to Oak & King Edward behind Talmud Torah School. ovey

Cafe Gloucester is located at 3338 Cambie Street, Vancouver BC…read more Food: above average (5/5) Service: helpful and friendly (5/5) Ambiance :

Another outstanding evening at Gloucester. The high quality food and service are still…read moreconsistently up there. We normally order the regular size instead of minis. The volume is substantial, but moreover, the quality is very good. Baked pork chop rice is a must. Sauce is not ketchupy. Pork chop volume is great, and thicker than other HK styles. Rice is fried instead of just white rice like the cheaper places. Service is also fantastic. All the servers are very attentive, even during busy times. The location is also great. The whole Cambie strip continues to evolve, with more restaurants and shops popping up. Perfect to walk around on a sunny day!

Came here for the first time and I would love to go back to try more items. We focused more on the…read moreChinese dishes and I do want to come back for some of the baked dishes. Overall the service was quick, the food was delicious, and the pricing was pretty good. This is a great option in Vancouver for HK cafe.

Good spot to get traditional HK cafe breakfast. Food is generally good, though a few items I've…read moretried are only so-so. Breakfast combos offer good value and service is quick. There's also parking onsite which is a plus.

Absolutely loved this gem! I had been wanting to check this place out for a while and had a craving…read morefor a Hong Kong milk tea. While there we decided to also get a snack so we ordered the shrimp toast and a pineapple coconut cookie and the black sesame cookie. Both the hubby and I are not coconut fans but gave this a try and loved it so much we ordered two more to go. I brought one for my mom and she is still talking about how good it was. I also ordered the lime ribena for the hubby and it was so refreshing. We loved everything and the shrimp toast also did not disappoint. Presentation was beautiful and exceeded our expectations of what you would expect in a cafe. Service was also lovely! I already can't wait to come back and try the other items on the menu and have already recommended this place to friends!

One year young, this restaurant has potential. Located on Main Street, Chinatown, amidst…read moreVancouver's undesirable area is this Hong Kong Cafe. The inside is so beautiful, brightly lit with charming interiors. Concept is very simple - line up to order, pay and seat yourself. Menu has only a few items. Food is good. Second floor of building is a residence, formerly "Grandma's house".

Food hits the spot and service is pretty good…read more Got the Mac and ham with toast and egg. Delicious!

The big discount on rating. It was early around 8:15. I had to wait for over half an hour and not…read moremany people. May be just the first run. I ordered the breakfast special. Sausage was good. I think they fried them. The chicken steak as well. I did like the crispiness of the chicken steak. The egg was very smooth. They got it right. The milk tea was legit. Good flavor.

Van tea has been my family's go-to restaurant, particularly for breakfast. Lately i find that the…read morequality varies depending on the day of the week that you visit. Not sure if it has been the same chef/cook on Saturdays during breakfast and lunch time but the food hasn't been as tasty when compared to weekdays. Today we went for a family lunch gathering on a Saturday and the restaurant was jam packed. Not sure if this was also a factor but every single dish we ordered was so greasy. We also noticed that the portion wasn't as big as what we usually received on weekdays. The complementary soup that came was lukewarm so that was already one point off. The dishes when served were not presented nicely. For example, there was food hanging off the plate and pot (they eventually fell to floor) or spilled sauce on the table. Even my favorite dish stir fried beef rice noodles was just mediocre today. We ordered 6 dishes and every single dish was salty and greasy. It really felt like they were made in haste. It was overall a disappointment and I don't think I'd want to visit the restaurant on a Saturday again.

Found abt the lobster special and had to go…read more Honest to goodness Chinese food, i tell you! Got a few things to go with the lobster special and it did not fail me. The dessert at the end was a surprise. Expecting red bean soup but got a Chinese jello instead. Prawns were amazing too. Salted egg flavour and sweet and sour pork had wok hei! Service could be a bit slower but it's a Chinese restaurant. So i get it. Everything was gooood! Portions were generous and the taste on point. The washrooms could use a bit of cleaning as well as the flooring...so had to take away a star. Would go back for sure! Overall tho, good comfort Chinese food at reasonable prices. Cheers! Happy eating!