Service was really good! I had a really wonderful experience here. Food also are amazing…read more I ordered Fish Hot pot, Steak Salad, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice. It was delicious! Definitely come back to try more dishes.

Rens Cafe is a beautiful dinner spot with a glass-ceiling indoor terrace that fills the space with…read moresoft natural light and creates a relaxed, airy atmosphere. I ordered the mixed mushrooms with glass noodles from the main dishes menu (one of the few vegetarian options available). It's a simple stir-fry--fragrant garlic, mushrooms, and silky glass noodles. Nothing overly complicated, but comforting and satisfying in its own way. At first, it feels quite understated, almost plain-looking, but it grows on you with every bite. The little chilli sauce on the side is what really elevates everything. A bold mix of green chilli, garlic, ginger, and lime juice--it completely wakes up the dish and turns each bite into something bright and punchy. It honestly made me realize how much I miss ginger in everyday cooking. The stir-fry is a bit oily, but it seems intentional, helping keep the glass noodles from clumping and giving them that smooth, glossy texture. My only wish is that there were more plant-based options on the menu--because the space and flavours here really deserve a stronger vegetarian selection.

Fantastic brunch spot! They specialize in Benedicts with an Asian twist! All the food was great…read morequality, and their drinks menu was really good as well! All the eggs on the Bennie's were done perfectly! The service was fantastic, and the place was packed on a Sunday brunch! On nice weather days, their patio is a good spot to sit also.

Delicious and well curated menu. Authentic to vietnamese cuisine and flavours that take me back to…read morevietnam. So glad i tried it, so if you've been waiting, there is happy hour but just know it's a selected menu and it can be busy. Make resos Pricing is fair for a spot on commercial dr!

I had heard a lot about Lunch Lady and finally visited today. The first thing that struck me was…read morehow incredibly busy it was--I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a restaurant this packed. It was well capped and clean. They had tables inside outside on a patio and even on the boulevard on the grass they created another space for people to eat. It looks like they need to expand! We didn't have reservations and ended up waiting about an hour, but the food made the wait worthwhile. I ordered the pho special of the day and it was excellent. It was spicy and noticeably different from other pho I've had. The broth had a very rich, deep flavour and something unique about it that I can't quite put my finger on, but I really enjoyed it. I was also impressed that they served fresh culantro, which I had never seen served with pho before. My only small criticism was the amount of bean sprouts provided. There were two of us sharing the accompaniments, but the portion looked more like what I would normally expect for one person. I'm sure they would have brought more if we had asked, though. The servers were very pleasant despite how busy the restaurant was. There was a bit of confusion with the waitlist--they told us they would call us when our table was ready, but after checking back several times, they couldn't find our name and the system showed that we had already been seated when we hadn't. That was frustrating after such a long wait, but I wouldn't let it overshadow the overall experience. The food was excellent, the flavours were memorable, and I can understand why Lunch Lady is Michelin-recommended. I will definitely be back and highly recommend giving it a try--just make a reservation if you can!

Lunch Lady is a popular Vietnamese restaurant with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award. Reservations are…read morerequired here because the place is so busy. The environment is supper casual with some bar seating, some indoor as well as patio seating. I stopped by here with a relative, and he has a tomato allergy. Vietnamese coffee - ($7 CAD = $5 USD) - While the coffee was strong it definitely tasted premade. The other thing I didn't like is that I watched the server prepare our drinks and he filled one glass completely with ice, and the other half filled. So the one filled with ice had a lot less coffee. Softshell crab fritters ($26 CAD = $18.57 USD) - This consisted of lettuce, 3 pieces of fried crab, and a cilantro dipping sauce. Crispy with tender pieces of crab meat, this dish tasted great with the dipping sauce. Steak luc lac - ($36 CAD = $25.71 USD) - This came with 6 oz. of steak prepared medium rare, a side salad, and some rice with a fried egg. I wasn't impressed with the steak at all, it wasn't very good and it was served with some peppercorn sauce, but they were extremely stingy with the sauce. The rice was a little dry. My relative has a tomato allergy and yet they served his salad with the tomatoes. Overall I wasn't impressed with the food here here. They were stingy with the drinks and sauce. They definitely need to pay attention to people's allergies when it's brought to their attention. The items here are over priced as well. I don't get the hype here.

The best deep fried spring roll I've ever had! The vermicelli bowl was really enjoyable too…read more I was there with a large group and the service was super attentive and friendly. Really looking forward to going back again soon and trying more items on their menu.

A great little pho spot in what is really the middle of a food desert - this is coming from someone…read morewho has been working / running daily errands in and out of the neighbourhood for just about 10 years and counting. At work, my coworkers occasionally pre-ordered their lunch at said 'the pho place' down the road, and I would ALWAYS know what they're having because the phos were so aromatic throughout the entire open office - very drool worthy. And by all means, my coworkers raved about their satay pho (next on my to-try list). I drove past a sandwich board heading home one day and it advertised something along the lines of happy hour pho - yes please! As a quick bit, this will suffice. With the happy hour menu, I had the OPTION to pick one of their 3 signature phos. For a first timer, the classic pho will really put the restaurant to the test! My classic pho was served in a prompt manner, served with the classic sprouts and sides, it was piping hot, and I really liked that the noodles were not overcooked and still retained a bit of bounce to it. All in all, it was a solid bowl of pho - served with a nice selection of classic meats: meatballs, sliced beef, tendon, a few pieces of tripe etc. The service was great a well, the lady manning the store was very speedy with service, friendly, and attentive. The only awkward thing is the location, it's a tad difficult to maneuver into their parking lot and the space are a wee tight, but that shouldn't ward anyone away. Cute little gem in hood!

Been awhile since I came here. First two things we ordered was their daikon cakes and coconut rice…read morecakes because we remembered how good it was when we came here 2 years ago. And I'm happy to say they were as good as I remembered it to be!! The coconut rice cakes are soooo crispy on the outside but literally melt in your mouth. We also tried their crispy fish fillet, no idea what the "fish fillet" were made of, but whatever it was I LOVED IT! It felt like the same texture as actual crispy fish fillets. It was flavoured so well and came with a side of rice and salad. For drinks, we tried their lemon leaf Collins which had gin. It had a strong flavour of lemon leaf but it was very well balanced with the gin. It was also sweet which balanced the citrus flavour pretty nicely. Their space is pretty cozy, I don't think they can accommodate large groups but a great place for date night. They don't take reservations so we just walked in at 7pm on a Saturday and got a spot but it did get crowded around 8pm so might be better to call before going during rush hours. I'll definitely be back again!

As the weather gets warmer, I am craving something fresh and refreshing. After browsing the menu, I…read morewas convinced the mango salad was exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't have side dishes, so I ended up ordering the lemongrass vermicelli along with a guava juice instead. The guava juice was a bit of a surprise--not quite the freshly made tropical drink I had imagined. It turned out to be the same bottled guava juice you can easily find at the grocery store, just served in a glass and at restaurant prices. Then my lemongrass vermicelli arrived, and the server warned me to be careful because it was very hot. That definitely caught me off guard! When I think of vermicelli bowls, I picture cool noodles, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a refreshing meal perfect for a sunny day. This version was served piping hot, making it feel more comforting than refreshing. That said, the dish was still packed with flavour. The fragrant lemongrass aroma filled the bowl, the vegetables added plenty of texture, and the savoury components came together nicely. It just wasn't the light, cooling meal I had originally set my heart on when I walked in, dreaming about mango salad on a warm day.

This is a new restaurant concept that showcases a new chef every week. It's a 7-course menu at…read more$80/person. The chef that evening was Kelvin Ng and I enjoyed this intimate dining experience. The dishes were Asian-fusion and my fave was the char siu style toothfish, which was so unique. Every dish was beautifully presented, but the portions were small. Service was impeccable and they had a nice wine and sake menu. Since it's a small 18-seat restaurant, reservations are required.

We got take out from spot and it was my daughter's favorite meal and she wistfully said I wish we…read morelived here so I could have this regularly. We ordered Laksa, Hainan chicken, papaya salad, roti kanai, nasi goreng--all were great to eat but the papaya salad was a little too heavy on fish sauce for me. My favorites were definitely the chicken and rice (wish we had gotten two!), Laksa, and nasi goreng. Would definitely go back and looking forward to hopefully making this a regular spot to visit when we return.

Ordered the Laksa with mixed noodles & the Pad Thai. Laksa broth was flavourful & pretty spicy…read more Came with slabs of chicken (a little tough), some prawns, & the usual fixings you'd expect in a bowl of laksa. Not entirely authentic tasting (compared to laksa in Singapore), but it still tasted decently good. Pad Thai was flavourful but a little on the wet side. Service was prompt, ambience is like an old diner-style spot.

Crave the heights special menu - Biscoff Churro A warm…read morecinnamon bubble waffle taco filled with creamy horchata ice cream silky dolce de leche sauce and crunchy biscoff cookie pieces Horchata ice cream with dolce de leche sauce paired so well! They brought out each flavor nicely, Horchata ice cream was so delicious! Cinnamon bubble waffle taco was also good. I could taste cinnamon and texture was good. Presentation was also great, ice cream in taco shell! So cute. Their ice cream always tastes good. They also offer other unique menu, such as ice cream affogato, ice cream sandwich and ice cream flight.

Their horchata ice cream is so so good. I could probably eat two scoops of it. The matcha…read morestrawberry fog, didn't really have a distinctive London fog flavor, but was still enjoyable. Staff were friendly and accommodating. 4.5 stars

Ordered takeout after picking up my son from preschool. We ordered a large popcorn chicken and a…read morebeef noodle stir fry. The popcorn chicken was really salty. I haven't been here before so it could be that the chef is a bit heavy handed in the seasoning today. The seasoning on the noodles is perfect. The beef is tender, the noodle is soft and chewy and the bean sprout provides a nice chew. There are few free underground parking spots available.

Finally got a chance to try the place again after they tore the old location down and rebuilt the…read moreentire building a while back. Parking on the property doesn't seem to exist anymore. Street parking it is. Plenty of spots on the side streets. The place is nice and modern. Pretty hilarious artwork on the premises. Especially the astronaut. Cough. Staff are friendly. They seem to be Cantonese speaking. They still have their nice big bubble tea selection (I didn't try this time), and a decent Taiwanese food selection. I had their numb & spicy hot pot. Decent, though it doesn't come with any side dishes. Also it does not have the Sichuan flavour. The pepper mix is noticeably more plain. Something to keep in mind. Still tasty though. They do have daily food specials (most days of the week). Guess I'll be back to try their bubble tea at some point.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. So far the best KBBQ experience I had in Vancouver…read more What we ordered: - Neukansal - Beef bulgogi - Pork Galbi - Kimchi Jjigae - Strawberry Makkoli Store policy they require minimum 2 B.B.Q. orders and minimum one order per person. Came with over 12 different side dishes which were refillable with no complaints. Meats were all solid. Pork galbi bang for your buck. We got three big slabs of meat from one order. HIGHLIGHT surprisingly was the kimchi jjigae. Probably the best I've had. Super flavourful. Also tried their strawberry makkoli which overall was good. Think they used fresh strawberries. Overall, a fantastic experience. Service was top notch, food top notch. Space is small, we went on a Friday evening with no reservation. They said it'd be about an hour but someone cancelled so we only waited 20ish mins. Since going, I went to another kbbq and could not stop thinking of going back to this place. Once you try kook, you'll be kooked

Food 5/5 Service 10/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Sooooo I came back and again LOVED it! The service was hands down friggin awesome...we did 3 rounds of the side dishes and the waitress was so generous and carefree about it. The food was simply out of this world so fresh and top notch quality! Hands down one of the best restaurants in Vancouver!!!!