I first came a month ago and have been back once a week. Why? The food is very good. Signature…read moreSpecial noodle has a very tasty soup. The noodle is bit hard to eat s it's quite slippery. Despite the relatively consistent good food, which by the way, is actually not cheap, each time I see see service is actually not great. Not enough customer service it seems. Not a whole lot of smiles, and most waiters don't seem to speak enough English to serve properly. So why 2 stars today? Service. To pay, you have to walk to the counter yourself. They only take cash or debit. After I paid the bill and walked back to table, the waiter already took my leftover away which was an XL bowl with 3/4 left and of course I was planning to take home. I'm too tired to write the rest. They didn't apologize, didn't offer another bowl until I demanded it, basically didn't know what to do except said oh we already took it, with a blank look.

Great Vietnamese food served here. We stopped in for lunch at the recommendation of a friend and…read morewe're not disappointed. There were five of us so we ordered a variety of items from chicken to beef soup to mango salad and a beef and chicken soup. Everyone found their order tasty, cooked to perfection, and satisfying. Service was OK. We did have to track down our server to find what happened to our spring rolls and ask for water. There's plenty of parking outside and the restaurant has a lovely decor of what I think were cherry blossom trees. Based on the quality of the food, however, we would return when we're next in the area.

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

Not bad. Solid 4 stars. Parking in the back, albeit a little…read moretight and limited since it's shared space. Attentive and nice servers. (Sn: The constant opening and closing of the door is a bit off putting sitting right by the entrance, but I'm not docking a star because of that) Just basing my rating on the food alone. We Ordered: XLB - pretty good. My mom thought they didn't have enough ginger in the vinegar (but personally it's a mute point for me since if the XLB is good enough I don't add ginger) I enjoyed them. Nice and soupy just the way I like them. Braised Beef noodle soup w/ Kuan noodle - great noodle and beef texture, broth could be a bit more flavourful, but honestly not bad. Popcorn chicken - it's lacking depth in seasoning, and a little overdone on the dark side of things, but pretty good otherwise. Overall, everything was pretty good, just not a solid 5 stars in my books.

A place close to the airport! Had this prior to leaving Vancouver and left with a full belly and…read moreyummy note! Heard from my family who lives here in Vancouver that this place was good and usually very busy. Came around 4pm on a Friday and there was a lot seating. Food came quick and which was great so we didn't have to worry about not having enough time to head to the airport. Love their noodle soups! Portion size was huge! Ordered the beef shank noodle soup with ramen and there was like 4-5 beef shanks that were huge! They definitely do not skimp on their meat and it was so tender! Broth was perfect on a cloudy rainy day with a bit of a spicy kick!

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.

Haven't been to Long's Noodle, a Shanghainese spot, since their OG spot shut down. They're next to…read morea Liuyishou Hotpot branch. The inside is cramped but turnover was fairly quick. Register your license plate at the front kiosk for 3 hour free parking. - Wine chicken ($15.95) - decent wine essence but portion was tiny - 2x XLB ($9.25 for 5) - plenty of soup inside. Good but I prefer Wang's version - Tan tan noodles with meat sauce ($16.95) - noodles lacked a chewy bite, sauce was watered down - Sheng jian bao ($9.95 for 4) - juicy filling but bottom of the pan fried buns weren't crispy - Singapore style fried vermicelli ($19.95) - standard fare. Added chili oil to give it some flavour - Chili tofu on rice ($19.95) - like a mapo tofu but with an oddly sweet sauce

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.

Great food and hard working staff. Same great hot pot broths and fresh ingredients as usual. Tables…read moreneed to be cleared of dishes and wiped more quickly during the dinner rush tho. The waitlist is not updated until after most tables are finished, so we spent 15 minutes waiting and were well into our meal before we received a notification on the phone that a table was ready.

Elysium -- where elevated Korean comfort food meets serious flavour…read more From the moment the dishes hit the table, you know you're in for something special. Thoughtfully plated, rich in flavour, and perfect for sharing, this meal felt comforting yet refined -- the kind of place you'd come back to again and again. * Bossam ($38) -- the undeniable star of the day , Slow-cooked pork that's unbelievably tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. Every wrap was perfectly balanced with fresh accompaniments, making each bite better than the last. This dish alone makes Elysium worth the visit. * LA Galbi Lunch Set ($26) Grilled short ribs marinated just right -- sweet, savoury, and incredibly satisfying. A generous portion that's comforting, filling, and full of classic Korean flavours. * Spicy Stir-Fried Squid ($22) Bold, spicy, and smoky with a chewy bite that pairs perfectly with rice. The heat builds in the best way and keeps you reaching back for more. * From flavour to presentation, everything felt intentional and well-executed. If you're looking for Korean food that hits both comfort and quality, Elysium delivers -- and don't leave without ordering the bossam Save this spot for your next foodie outing.

Great experience while visiting Richmond. There are 1000 Asian themed restaurants to eat at however…read moreI chose Elysium and was super satisfied. The service was super fast and the food was cooked fresh as soon as I ordered it. There was only 7 minutes from the time I ordered until the time I received my bibimbap. Both of my dishes were super tasty. I got the bibimbap minus the egg and added plenty of spicy sauce. I finished the sides and before I knew it they were replenished. Definitely one of the top tier Korean restaurants that I have eaten at. Almost reminded me of being in Korea.

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

Yummy Dumpling in Richmond lives up to its name! Tucked away and unassuming in Continental Center,…read morethis spot is a true hidden gem with a fantastic selection of dumplings.. whether you prefer them grilled or steamed, every bite delivers. The dumpling wrappers are just the right thickness and the fillings are flavourful and juicy. We ordered 2 different types and they were fried golden brown and pipin' hot. And for an extra dollar when you order dumplings, only a dollar for the soy milk (hot or cold). Perfect complement to the meal! Ordering can be difficult at times if you don't know the language and I was impressed with super easy with their tablet kiosk system. Everything was also clean and well organized. In case you can't finish (like us), the dumplings are already served in to-go containers. If you're in the area and craving dumplings, don't miss this spot. It's casual, quick, and delicious.

Found this little mom-pop family run gem about a year ago. It's not a big restaurant, seats maybe…read more24. Generally, only 2 people working: mom out front and pops doing the cooking. Initially it was good, but has gotten great in the last couple months. For starters, we usually order one of either the Shrimp roll, Tofu Goreng, Salad Roll, or Roti Canal. Of those choices, I'd say the Roti is probably the weakest but still tasty. Just prefer the Shrimp roll or Tofu Goreng. For mains, usually order the seafood laksa which has a really good helping of shrimp & squid along with standard egg, fish cakes, etc. My wife usually orders the Hainanese chicken rice and has never been disappointed. Free street parking available if you're willing to walk a block or two. We now end up going at least once a week!

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

I've been to this place many times as I live in the area. This is a family run Japanese style meal…read morebox restaurant with a cozy and warm ambiance. The menu contains a variety of rice combo dishes that you can select (pork, chicken, beef, fois gras, curry) and a tempura noodle set as well. Occasionally, they also have specials as well. My boyfriend and I ordered the beef set and the tempura noodle set with pork. I love how there are a variety of side dishes that come with the set. This is great for those who like variety and want to have a complete meal with all the food groups. My favourite is definitely the pickled daikon/carrot and the cabbage salad! The food is not too salty and the broth was perfectly seasoned for my palate. My boyfriend also ordered an espresso romano which I had never tried before. The foam on top was surprisingly refreshing with a tart aftertaste of lime. The prices were also very fair with most sets averaging around $19-20 before tax. You order at the counter and pay after you're finished. This is a great place for a quick bite especially if you're in the Ironwood area of Richmond.

A nice little restaurant. Can get busy as they only have a few tables. Service is friendly, quick,…read moreand efficient. You order at the counter, they assign you a seat, and pay afterwards. All the courses came with their own sides which was great! Salmon course 4.5/5 maybe it was me and I waited too long to eat so my salmon dried out a little bit the flavor was so good that I didn't mind. I normally hate overcooked salmon but I wouldn't say this was overcooked. Beef course 5/5 the egg was beautifully cooked. The beef was plentiful and I love the addition of the ginger. Udon soup 4.5/5 you get your choice of beef, pork or chicken. It comes with a side of tempura. It was good! Hot and fresh. I love that the temprua was not in the soup. Mango soda 3/5. Refreshing yes. But I expected it to be sweeter or have more mango flavour. Also, if you post a photo on social media, you get a free order of prawn tempura which was nice. Overall we had a great experience. Will definitely come back again!