First time trying this rice noodle chain restaurant and I have to say the food was above average…read moreand especially the soup base was worth trying as it was made from scratch with pork bone, natural umami and no trace of MSG which is rare nowadays! Ambiance is simple, with fast friendly service. Oh yes! don't forget to order their wings & the fried tofu!! Lots of free parking at this retail mall.

I was at Ackroyd Plaza doing some shopping when we decided to have lunch. I looked on Yelp, and it…read morewas the highest rated restaurant in the area so we tried it. I didn't realize it was a chain with three locations in Metro Vancouver. We entered and the place was moderately busy. We were seated immediately. Rather typical looking restaurant but it was clean. Tables had QR codes for the menu and to place orders. We tried three things: - Deep Fried Durian Balls: Good. Becoming a fairly common dish now. Despite not liking fresh durian , I don't mind eating this. Outer layer is crisp and not too thick. - Rice Noodle with Tomato Broth: Good. Comes still boiling. Decent size, variety of toppings and a slightly thicker broth than most. Rice noodles are a bit soggy, but being all you can eat rice noodles is a nice feature for big eaters. - Yang's Chicken Rice Boneless: Good. Also comes boiling. Chicken is tender, and mushrooms have intense flavour. Service is minimal, but helpful. Overall, we were happy with our food as it was good, fast, and affordable. Not something I would crave, but a reliable option if I'm in the area again

The popcorn chicken was outstanding. It was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and…read moreincredibly tender on the inside. I also loved that they used dark meat, which made it even more flavorful and juicy. The spicy beef noodle soup was delicious. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the beef was tender, and the dish was very satisfying overall. My only suggestion would be for the broth to have a bit more depth and boldness in flavor. The pork soup dumplings were excellent. The wrappers were thin and delicate yet held together perfectly, and each dumpling was packed with a generous amount of rich, flavorful broth. Easily one of the highlights of the meal.

This is my favorite beef noodle place!! I have yet to find one as good. I got their beef shank with…read morethick noodles. Their broth is very rich and flavorful. I recommend the thick noodles, it's perfectly cooked, very chewy and soaks up the flavour of the broth. The beef is very tender as well. They have optional garnished like pickled veg and cilantro but it goes well with it! One thing I wish is that they included more vegetable, there was one piece. Overall the service was fairly quick and they waiters refilled tea/ water often. I went right when it opened and the restaurant was already full.

We came on a Saturday for earlier dinner, around 6pm. There is a free parking lot out front -…read moreregister at the kiosk in the restaurant. We got in just before the dinner rush so were seated right away at the last open table. This place is a legend in itself, since their original location. Shanghainese place. We ordered: hot + sour soup - solid 4/5. Could use more heat but I like the level of acidity and they were generous with the veg/shrimp in it. Add some chili oil and you're good. XLB - theirs are big, and thin skin but still holds up well. Theres an aunty standing behind the counter making them nonstop. We got the regular pork ones and they were great. Absolutely loaded with soup (seriously, most soup in xlb ive seen in a long time) and the pork filling was nice and juicy. 5/5. shen jian bao - a lot less dense than most versions. Still quite light, and the bottom was nice and crispy. Filling was the same as the xlb. Also loaded with soup. This might be my fav version of this dish. 5/5. sauerkraut fish soup with noodles - I think this was made to cater to a more canto crowd, and I like it. Its lighter, much less greasy, and much less salty. Fish slices were cooked to perfection, still with some bite and not mushy. The purists may not like it but you can eat a lot of this and not feel sick. Could use more of the pickled greens though. 4/5. Total bill was $65 + tax and tip for 2 ppl, and we took home enough food for 1 meal. The restaurant itself is utilitarian. clean, somewhat modern and comfortable enough. There are some big screens showing stuff on TV. You can order with the waitress or use the QR code and order from your phone. Cash or debit only. Come here for no frills, high-value shanghainese food that is surprisingly light. Definitely recommend. Theyve been around for a long time for good reason.

A pretty well-known Shanghainese restaurant in town. We arrived around 11:15 on a Sunday and waited…read moreabout 20 minutes for a table. Keep in mind they won't seat you unless your entire party has arrived. The total came to less than $30 per person, which is great value for money in Vancouver. While the xiao long bao and sheng jian bao were definitely the highlights of our lunch, I enjoyed all of the dishes. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for Shanghai cuisine in Vancouver. Xiao Long Bao ($9.25) Even with my questionable chopstick skills, the wrapper didn't break at all, which shows how well they're made. The broth was flavorful, with plenty of meat inside. I just wish the dipping sauce had a stronger ginger profile. Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings / Sheng Jian Bao ($8.50) Crispy on the bottom with a fluffy top. Interestingly, they have the same soup filling as the xiao long bao. Meat & Vegetable Wonton in Peanut Sauce ($12.95)This was the only dish I've never had in Shanghai (my friend told me it's commonly served in the summer, when soup dumplings would be too hot). Wine Chicken ($15.95)It was cute how they served this dish in a tall pot. It looks small, but there's actually a decent amount of tender chicken inside. Fragrant without being overwhelming. Crispy Rice with Salted Egg Sauce ($21.95)The flavor profile reminded me of Singaporean-style salted egg fried chicken (which sadly doesn't seem to exist in Vancouver). The crunchiness adds a nice balance to all the dumpling dishes we had.

Came here for Valentine's Day. My husband and I both love soup curry from this exact chain in…read moreSapporo, so when we discovered they had a location here, we had to check it out. The space was clean and our food arrived fairly quickly. We ordered the fried chicken and beef brisket soup curry. The spices weren't as strong and fragrant as the one we had in Sapporo which is what made it so memorable for me the first time. It was also a bit salty for my liking. But the fried chicken piece was about double the size than the one in Sapporo! Perfectly juicy and the crispiness is a nice contrast to the soup and soft vegetables. Beef brisket was soft and tender but would pick the fried chicken over the brisket. The rice was a bit lackluster compared to the more fragrant one in Sapporo. It's hard to compete with soup curry from the motherland, but this is still worth trying if you're looking for something different from the usual ramen or sushi.

Very interesting place on the ground floor of Aberdeen. Note that this is NOT traditional Japanese…read morecurry. This is soup curry, it is much more soupy. You sit down and order from a kiosk. I guess that's the trendy thing. They give you rice refills. The soup - I ordered the kakuni pork belly curry soup. The Kakuni is really really well done. Very tender and soft, absolutely wonderful. I also liked all of the other veggies - broccoli tomatoes corn etc. the soup is on the peppery side but has a great soft flavour to it. I also added eggplant which had great texture. The rice is also very unique. It is more like whole grained rice and feels healthy. Its texture contrasts with the soup and goes well with it I think. Don't expect traditional curry but if you're open to something new this is an enjoyable meal.

The food was incredible, their signature soup was super good and the food is pretty cheap…read more The ice cream at the end is yummy and their drinks are surprisingly delicious. One thing I recommend is to not get the seafood though as the shells do make the weight go up and lead the bowl to cost more.

Was visiting Vancouver and craving malatang, so we checked out Big Way Hot Pot since it had great…read morereviews! We went on a Friday night and waited about 20 minutes & it was packed. There were tons of ingredients to pick from and no minimum weight required, which I appreciated. They also had a wide range of soup bases; I got the spicy dry mix and it was super tasty. One thing that felt a bit off was the seating system. Even after we made our bowls and paid, all the tables were still full, so we had to wait another 15-20 minutes before sitting down. It would've made more sense if they assigned a table when calling us in, just to avoid the awkward wait with ready food. That said, the staff were really kind and helpful, and the food hit the spot. Plus, they offer free ice cream at the end. Would definitely go back when I'm in town again!

Elysium was a bit of a pleasant surprise since we were expecting a similar dining experience to the…read moreprevious Korean restaurant (Hanpan) that used to be at this location. The dining rooms looked pretty much the same when we walked in. Even though the Elysium menu is similar overall to the restaurant before, there are currently some unique items available now (at least from what I remember, which could be incorrect since it's been a while), such as beef / fish pancakes, mala fried chicken, and sliced steak BBQ. The dishes we tried had a lot of flavour with quality ingredients, but what made our first visit to Elysium special was the staff. Everyone who helped us that night was so friendly and kind! It was a great dinner, and we'll definitely be back.

I don't often see kimbap and tteokbokki on the same menu at dine-in Korean restaurants as they seem…read moreto be considered more like fast food/street food, but Elysium had both. This restaurant has such a big menu but the food quality is consistent! Everything we ordered was nicely plated and tasted good. The restaurant is very spacious and looked very clean. At the entrance, there is a station where you can see the food being prepared and I thought that was very neat. I came here as a group of 7 and the waitress was so kind and patient in helping split the bill by individual items and shared items. The waiter who served us was also super friendly! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for Korean food in Richmond.

10/10 Love these dumplings! The vibe here is very chill but classy and homey which I enjoyed. You…read moreorder at a kiosk which made things super easy. The lady in front is hand making the dumplings and the decor is so fun! I got 10 of the pan fried pork and cabbage and 10 of the boiled beef and radish. For me personally, I enjoyed the pan fried pork and cabbage but my boyfriend preferred the filling of the beef and radish but liked the pan fried style better. I thought the pan fried style was delectable. Super crunchy but the dumpling itself is very juicy still. The wrapper is perfectly chewy without doing too much. The chili oil is decent as well. Would highly recommend!

The dumplings here are indeed yummy. They are very generous in their servings too. One order comes…read morewith 10 pieces. I havn't tried the boiled version. Only the fried version. Highly recommend the fried ones though. They are super delish. There's only one type of Vegetarian dumpling but I very much enjoyed it. Lots of other options if you're a meat eater. We ordered some tofu pudding too. One cold sweet tofu pudding and one hot savory tofu pudding. I didn't even know you could get a savory version. Fully expected the sweet one to be better but it turned out to be the opposite at this place. The savory one was better. The sweet one was actually quite bland. It was not enjoyable at all. Come here for the dumplings. Don't bother ordering anything other than dumplings though. Stick to their namesake yummy dumplings. The tofu was a huge serving too. Especially the sweet one. The cold sweet one you just grab it yourself from the fridge. It's a huge container. We were 5 people. Between the 5 of us we had one order of meat dumplings, one order of Vegetarian dumplings, one order of sweet tofu pudding and one order of savory tofu pudding. We didn't even finish the tofu pudding and we were all soooo full. Should have just ordered one savory hot tofu pudding and left it at that. Oh, you're supposed to place your order at one of those electronic kiosks. Make sure at least one person in your party is comfortable with that kind of ordering system! Service: Fair (It helps if someone in your party understands Mandarin!) Parking: Plentiful and free

There is a good Malaysian food spot in Richmond but I wanted to give this mom and pop spot a try to…read moregive an opportunity for new places. However, I was a bit disappointed but not too much as prices were decent depending on what you get. We got the chicken laksa, Nasi goreng, Mongolian chicken, and kuih lapis. Chicken laksa is the ideal order as the soup is decent and the pricing is fair. It is not the best as the soup didn't carry much flavor and the noodles were a bit on the softer side. It was filling however. Nasi goreng is solid. The vegetables felt frozen reheated and wilted, but at least the cucumbers were fresh. The amount of shrimp, squid, and fish cakes was dismal. Flavor profile is good. The Mongolian chicken is okay. It's not fried as the batter is quite soft. It is saucy which my friends were craving. I enjoyed the flavor profile of this one though. The dessert is good. Kuih Lapis is a colorful dessert so it appealed to me in both taste and presentation. One red flag I noticed is that I heard beep after beep of microwave sounds. It's as if all the dishes they prepared well in advance and just reheat for us, plus they walled off the kitchen and the back completely, giving the impression that they want to hide something. Most renowned places won't hide the back like that, as you can at least take a peek of what's cooking behind the scenes in most places. Service is good as they refill complimentary tea throughout our dining experience. Pay at the front for the bill.

The service was slow though food was tasty but small portions with the noodles. Didn't notice a…read morerestroom. This was a bit disappointing. Only six tables in the small restaurant