We actually came here because we missed Curry House, only to find out that they had closed and Cha…read moreDon had taken over the stall. There was a long line here for breakfast menu. Since we wanted the brisket tendon curry, we ordered that and tried pineapple bun with slice of butter. The food overall was decent. The wait for the food to come out was relatively quick, considering the number of people ordering. The curry can be slightly spicy or light heat for people who can't eat spicy, so just a heads up. The pineapple bun was not bad, it had gotten cold since we were eating our entree first but I imagine it tasting better if it was warmer. I'd come back to try the egg toast? I saw a lot of people eating this and heard from a peer that it was good. P.S.- bring cash, they charged 3% fee for credit

A Solid Stop at Yaohan Centre - Worth a Return visit to Cha Don…read more Every now and then, I enjoy wandering through a mall food court, and Yaohan Centre in Richmond--located right next to Aberdeen Station on Three Road--fits the bill nicely. That said, parking can be tricky during lunch hours; if you're willing to circle for about ten minutes, though, you'll usually find a spot. Once inside, you're spoiled for choice. The food court is packed with stalls, each offering distinct flavours from different regions of China. Most signs are in Chinese characters, but a quick browse will still turn up at least one dish worth trying. Today, I went with the Satay Beef on Rice Noodles. Each order is made fresh, so I was told to expect a 15-minute wait. They gave me a buzzer, which worked anywhere in the court--super convenient. When my food arrived, it was piping hot, just the way I like it. Unfortunately, the satay sauce didn't quite deliver. It wasn't the traditional Singaporean-style satay I grew up with--it tasted more like the canned version you'd find on shelves at T&T or Price Mart. On the bright side, the dish did include bean sprouts with the yellow tips removed, which is a nice authentic touch. The meal came with a hot drink--either Hong Kong-style coffee or milk tea--but the coffee lacked the bold aroma I was hoping for. My ratings: Food: 4/5 Ambience: 3/5 (it is a busy mall, after all) All in all, I'd come back--but I'll probably try something different next time.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE A small HK-style joint will serve you reasonable portions at a decent price - their combos are worth considering when look for good eats or takeout! === 2. FOOD Ham and Egg Bun Thick burger essentially provided with plenty of eggs scrambled with ham - worth the wait! Eggs with Two Meats I happened to choose two sunny side up eggs with two pieces of spam; it comes one piece of hash brown, fried beans, and a piece of toast with a little butter. Soup and Noodles The quantity noodles is pretty sizeable for $3.75 price; the soup reasonable too. The pork and preserved vegetable and fish ball soups worked well for breakfast. Drinks #1.25 for warm drinks and $1.75 for cold drinks - good deal and customizable! === 3. SERVICE It was good overall; it can seem slow because they place is always packed with guests waiting for tables, but the service is good in Cantonese or English. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not really large, but your groups of 2, 4, and maybe 6 can be seated. It's reasonably clean and can fit a stroller or wheelchair. Parking is limited to whatever you are lucky enough to find on the street!

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

Whenever we go to St. Germaine bakery at Aberdeen, somehow we always ended up at their food court…read more Food court is bright with a high ceiling and gives off a modern vibe, even quieter than some dim sum restaurants. Baked pork chop rice at Mambo is a regular for me...a lil on the sweet side still good fo$15 Stir fried satay beef noodles from Leung Kee is the other order, a lil wok hei with decent amount of beef. Quite a big portion...enough for 2 smaller appetites. $14

This is a food court in a Chinese mall so service on par but don't expect too much but price is…read morealway amazing. Food court ambience... lol... Got the Hong Kong style French Toast - delicious. Exactly how it should be!

Great french toast. They have season flavours that they add syrup and toppings. Its in a food court…read morewith many other popular restaurants so sometimes getting a seat is a little difficult. They give a pager to notify you when your food is ready because everything is made fresh to order

2.5 I've visited this location on three different occasions…read moreand ehh. It's busy but the food is surprisingly not hot? Wait is long. On the most recent visit, I ordered an untoasted luncheon meat and egg sandwich with a drink $10. After eagerly waiting 20 minutes, my beeper buzzed. The bread was very well toasted so they immediately apologized and asked the kitchen to change it. The order sat in the kitchen for another five minutes before they scraped everything onto new pieces of bread. Safe to say it was a cold expensive unsatisfactory sandwich. Plain pineapple bao is pretty good but the ones with filling are lacking in filling and again usually cold.

Friends recommended this Hong Kong-style café on Kingsway, saying it offers better value in terms…read moreof portion size and pricing compared with many other cha chaan teng-style restaurants in Vancouver. We decided to give it a try one weekday afternoon. The seating is quite tight. For a party of two, we were seated along the wall with a small table and chairs facing each other, while the other side has a few cubicles more suitable for groups of four. The menu is extensive--perhaps even overwhelming--with many choices, so I would suggest looking at their menu online beforehand. We ordered from the afternoon tea menu: baked pork chop on rice and beef on rice noodles. Hong Kong-style coffee or tea was included, and each dish was around $16. The portions were generous, and both dishes were tasty. From a food and value perspective, we were satisfied. Unfortunately, our final experience at the cashier left us disappointed. The bill came to $32 before tax ($33.81 after tax). I paid $35 cash and told the cashier to keep the change. Instead of simply accepting it, she told me that the restaurant expected a minimum 10% gratuity. I found this uncomfortable and unprofessional. I understand tipping is customary in Vancouver, and I normally tip according to the service provided, but customers should not feel pressured or told that a minimum tip is required unless it is clearly posted as a restaurant policy. The service itself was perfectly adequate, but nothing beyond the usual ordering and serving of food. There was no extra attention or special effort that would justify being approached about a minimum gratuity after payment. Also, since the restaurant accepts cash only, it would be helpful to have a clear "Cash Only" notice displayed at the entrance so customers are aware before dining. To be clear, this review is not about the food quality or pricing. The food was good, and the value was actually one of the restaurant's strengths. My disappointment comes entirely from the way the gratuity issue was handled at the cashier. A good dining experience should include not only good food, but also a professional and respectful final interaction with customers.

BT Cafe 大拇指餐廳 Review Location: 920 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC…read more位置： 溫哥華京士威道 920 號 (English version) BT Cafe is a delightful neighbourhood gem located on Kingsway. The standout for me was definitely their Sweet and Sour Pork--the sauce is impeccably balanced, perfectly capturing that nostalgic, classic flavor that's hard to find these days. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, creating a welcoming environment from the moment you walk in. While the ambiance is cozy and warm, I did notice that the high backs of the booths can be a bit wobbly/unstable, which is something to keep in mind if you're looking for extra back support. Overall, a great spot for a comforting meal! 繁體中文] 位於溫哥華京士威道 (Kingsway) 的大拇指餐廳 (BT Cafe) 是間非常討喜的鄰里餐館。他們家的咕嚕肉絕對是必點，那種咕嚕汁調配得非常地道，酸甜平衡得剛剛好，充滿了讓人懷念的經典風味。店員服務態度親切，讓人感到賓至如歸。餐廳整體的氛圍溫馨舒適，不過值得留意的是，部分卡座的椅背稍微有些晃動，若對座椅穩定度有要求的話可能要注意一下。總體而言，這是一個享受暖心餐點的好地方！

I've been wanting to try the original Cha Don for the longest time, but every visit seemed to come…read morewith a huge lineup. When I found out they had a location in Empire Centre, we headed there just after they opened at 9:00... and no line?!? We ordered their famous scrambled eggs with fish cutlet and toast, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The eggs were incredibly soft and creamy which was reminiscent of omurice. The fish cutlet was perfectly fried (crispy on the outside and flaky inside) which paired beautifully with the savoury onion sauce. We also had the pineapple bun with satay beef, which was another winner. The sweet, fluffy bun and rich, savoury satay filling were a perfect combination. Salty and sweet! Of course, no Hong Kong café experience is complete without Hong Kong milk tea, and Cha Don's version was excellent... smooth, rich, and exactly what you'd hope for. It's easy to see why there's always a lineup (which started right after we got our food). Great execution of Hong Kong café classics, friendly service, and food that's well worth making the trip for. I can definitely see myself coming back.

I'm convinced that this food stall carries the business for half of the mall. When we arrived on…read moreSaturday morning, all the tables were packed! We decided to order take out and enjoy it at home to avoid the crowds of people. Service was quick and the large menu with pictures displayed outside the stall was helpful. All the food in the picture came out to less than $40 which is a decent deal in this time and age. I liked the broth of my macaroni soup as it was well seasoned, but not heavy at all. My boyfriend ordered satay beef vermicelli and it was flavourful and satisfying. The scrambled egg toast is a must if you love soft runny eggs between bread. It's simple stuff that can be done at home if you're really craving it, but the convenience definitely hits...That, and a couple cups of yuenyeung to save the day.

ICafe Express is located at the ground floor 29A -555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver , BC…read more Food : Food is served in fresh and delicious dishes or doing pick up are available Service. : Respectful and friendly Ambiance ': see attached photos

I got lunch for takeout here. They serve typical HK cafe…read moretype food. Its a food court stall at City Square. I got a classic portugese chicken curry rice combo (comes with a hot drink, cold for upcharge) for $19. The dish was fine. Good, not great, Pretty typical. I got it with a cold Ovaltine, a little watered down but fine. Counter service, not much to comment on there. It was fine. Took them about 15 mins to make it (they warn you too) which is a good sign - they are baking it to order. $20 is a bit pricey for a food court stall though, so the value isnt there, and the food quality is not high enough to justify a higher price. However the portion is pretty generous though. For lunch, could easily share between 2 ppl. On the plus side, the location makes (paid) parking really easy (but not cheap), and this mall is not super busy so there are seats available. I dont think they're quite 4/5, maybe 3.5/5. There are definitely better HK cafe's in town, but not around here, so if you're in the area, its a fairly solid choice.

If you are looking for "tea restaurant comfort food" You…read moreshould check this place out. The noodle combos are of good value and the milk tea is very good Only thing missing is if they could have pineapple Buns with butter but I guess I will have to go to lido for that Free parking at the mall is a bonus as well

I chose the two items ($13.4) which amounts to $14 after tax. The portion is amazing. I chose…read morechicken steak and pork chop with black pepper sauce, which also comes with a hot drink. I chose milk tea and the taste is good. It's hk milk tea but the taste is lighter than other places. Somehow, I manage to eat everything, but it's definitely good for two people to share as well. Overall, it's great to eat on a budget and if you don't need that much food, the all day breakfast might be a better option.