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    Old Street Express

    3.0 (11 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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    Popcorn chicken over rice
    Vy D.

    I came to the center to shop but got hungry. I decided to stop into this stall because they had the popcorn chicken I was craving. They have a ton of different options and many various meals you can get. The person at the stall was very friendly and helpful! Service was quick and I waited maybe 5 minutes for my meal. I got the popcorn chicken over rice, which comes with a bowl of ice and bok choy, a drink, and a decent size portion of the chicken for about $12. The chicken was made very well, juicy, and tender! The only thing was, the chicken was not season on the outside. I was expecting a bit of salt or pepper, but it didnt taste like much of the outside was seasoned. The rice was drizzled with some sort of sauce probably from another braised dish, it was delicious! I thought it was a wonderful meal, quick, and made very well. I would definitely come back.

    Crepe with Chinese donut
    Nancy L.

    Yelp reviewers have been saying that this is a Taiwanese stand but I have my doubts. Old Street Express does have a couple of traditional Taiwanese food; however, they also sell traditional mainland Chinese food as well, such as the crepe, which originated from China (one reviewer indicated that it's a "Taiwanese crispy crepe"). They also sell tofu dessert but they called it "tofu brain" (literal translation) and only mainland Chinese people call it as such. We Taiwanese people call it "tofu flower". With technicalities aside, the reason I wanted to try was mainly for the beef noodles. I have a serious addiction to Taiwanese beef noodles. We also got the Taiwanese braised pork rice and the crispy crepe. For the crepe, you can choose between fritter or Chinese donut. We opted for the latter but I highly recommend that you don't. I had imagined that the Chinese donut would be crispy but it wasn't. It was soft and doughy. In addition, the whole crepe was so dry. I've had much better ones in Beijing or even at President Plaza in Richmond (I believe the vendor is currently closed due to covid). The braised pork rice was ok. If a Taiwanese vendor can go wrong with this dish, then you'd have a serious problem. I found the price a little too steep for what we got. If you know how to make the dish like I do, you'll know cheap it is to make everything that's in the rice bowl. The beef noodle was a HUGE disappointment. Firstly, the bowl was SO very tiny and they charged $10.95!! Normally, I can't finish a soup noodle on my own but I was able to finish this bowl very easily. Secondly, the soup was not rich and fragrant. Lastly, the beef was way too salty. For the latter two food items, you're much better off going to Public Market and get them from either Chef Liu or Potelicious. The only pro from this place is that each meal came with a drink but that alone isn't enough for me to go back again. Bye bye!

    menus on the wall
    Ray P.

    I was happy to see A Taiwanese stand opening up in Landsdown so was eager to try out their food. Unfortunately, my anticipation was not met with an equally good food experience. I tried the beef brisket noodle soup and the pigs feet on rice dishes. The beef brisket, normally a soft melt in your mouth feel, was tough and chewy to the point of almost jerky-like. The noodles seemed like the type you buy in the supermarket and the soup base was really thin and lacking in any body. One-star for this dish. Moving on, the pigs feet had good taste so that was a plus. However, the portion size was small...four small pieces that was about 90% bone. The rest was a lot of filler plain white rice, an overcooked hard boiled egg (tasteless too) and some veggies. Two stars for that. Service was friendly though so that was a redeeming quality. I hope they up their food quality though!

    Beef noodle soup. Tastes like Ichiban instant noodles.
    Arron B.

    Save yourself the money and get your food from R and H a few stalls beside this place. It's located inside the Lansdowne Mall Food Court. I ordered the beef noodle soup and the bbq duck crepe and canned drink. The soup tastes exactly like Ichiban soup base and the noodles are instant too. The duck in the crepe tasted bland and was served cold in a freshly made crepe. For this amount of money you will get better value at R and H a few stalls down.

    Chinese Crepe
    Justin C.

    I like their Taiwanese crispy crepe, taste and smell delicious! It has variety of choices, great portion for a lunch. Definitely will come back for their egg crepe and beef noodles.

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    CF Richmond Centre

    CF Richmond Centre

    3.7
    (101 reviews)
    1.2 km
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    Richmond Centre is one of the nicer malls in town with Uniqlo, Muji, and any store to satiate your…read moreshopping wishes. It's pretty clean and modern inside. The upstairs food court is standard mall food, like A&W, NY Fries, etc. Definitely a nice place to spend an afternoon.

    What I wrote close to a legal-adult age gap ago (#1) still largely holds true, with a few notable…read moreexceptions: construction never truly finished as the place is perpetually under it; it no longer resembles what it was for the last decade and is more updated and spacious than ever. In fact, the multi year transformation that its currently undergoing makes it less of a traditional mall and more of a mini city that has spawned into a mixed-use commercial district. Their use of natural lighting all throughout the space makes it an ideal place for a photo in any corner. In addition to the space, many stores have stepped in with a good number that are high-end to appease all of the new money coming into the city of Richmond. It has become a leisurely destination for families and teenagers as folks roam the mall from corner to corner. One of the most significant transformations has been their food court, which has been dubbed the DiningTERRACE and features a number of food and drink spots. The only downside has been the mediocrity of most spots, which has plenty of room for improvement. Parking is also a mess, especially during the weekend. Folks are constantly competing for space and camping out has become a necessity during their busiest times. As many skyscrapers have been built nearby and it's proximity to the metro rail, this place will only serve to be busier as time goes on. ____________ (#1) 18 years has flown by.

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    Hei Hei Rice Roll

    Hei Hei Rice Roll

    4.5
    (216 reviews)
    0.7 km
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    Wow, this place is a GEM, I am so in love with the Rolls, I visited 2 days in a row, had to get…read moresome more rolls in before we leave BC, which was so sad! Hei Hei Rice Roll is legit good, totally recommend, even my daughter too, I thought of her ( since she LOVES rice roll and couldn't make it on this trip with me) while enjoying these roll but when I shared with her the photos and mention that we will go back here with her- she already visited. She said it was so good! Hei Hei Rice Roll is located at the Richmond Public Market, oh wow - this place is really popular, on the 2nd visit I was the first in line then the line wasn't so long but while waiting for our order, the line got super long. I was lucky I didn't wait long in line. Best to arrive early. I am not sure what the secret to the rice roll but Wow, it's so thin, silky, smooth texture with the toppings, so great together. The last 2 times we had rice roll with my daughter at Portland and Seattle- followed per Instagram reels- those did not even compare to these rolls. My first visit I got the combo which is the best deals, starts at $15.50 but depends on what you select for the selection for rice rolls and congee. I got the pork & preserved egg congee, shrimp, mushroom, pork rice roll. The 2nd visit I got the combo again, with liver & preserved egg congee, scallop and shrimp rice rolls, but I got my order wrong for the roll- they missed the shrimp. fyi-I found out that bean sprout, corn, toppings are free! Both combo came out to $17. super cheap! Cash only, they take USD but its the same dollar $ value. I wish they take credit cards, hehe. & the Verdict: Yummy, the congee hits the spot for comfort food, loved how it is cooked and they add peanuts too. Love the packet of sauce for the rice rolls, the umami-ness, so good. Best to eat it hot and fresh! Don't forget to ask for chili sauce, to add that extra spicy kick! For now, I am not sure I'll ever find a spot that is closest to Hei Hei for my congee and rice roll fix until I get to visit Richmond, BC again.

    02.12.26 @11:40a Got…read morethe mushroom & pork cheong funn. For drink I got the Grinder Black sesame. The cheong funn is silky & thin. The black sesame is smooth.

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    Cha Don

    Cha Don

    4.3
    (26 reviews)
    0.6 km
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    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.

    Hong Kong style cafe inside a food court with a lot of tables but very limited availability as it…read moreis busy almost all hours of the day. We went around 1pm and surprisingly they ran out of a lot of options including the baked pork chop rice that I really wanted to try. Despite that, we still gave this place a try since there is barely a line, very unusual for this place. We ended up with the scallion chicken noodle (breakfast item), satay beef vermicelli (breakfast item), and black pepper baked filet over rice. These are stuff out of what I usually get, but I still enjoyed them. The scallion chicken dish was $15 which is a bit steep especially given the chicken is tiny but comes with hot drink. The chicken is a grilled chicken with skin which is flavorful, though the noodles were a bit underseasoned so it is ideal to add the sauce from the chicken into the noodles. The satay beef vermicelli is amazing. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and enhances the flavor of the vermicelli. The eggs and toast were delicious too - eggs were scrambled over easy, and the toast is very crunchy. Black pepper baked filet over rice was pretty hearty. I love the fragrance of the rice and the filet is very tender. The black pepper sauce does clash and dominate some of the flavors but it is still nonetheless well executed. For the drinks that come with the meals, we got milk tea and milk tea + coffee (yin yang) - these drink are high in caffeine even with the small size! Will update to 5 stars when I try the full suite of items they are known for, since the dishes we got were good but stuff that I could've gotten elsewhere.

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    Tbh I never was a big fan of this dish, I probably wouldn't order it again any time soon..... too bland for me
    Tbh I never was a big fan of this dish, I probably wouldn't order it again any time soon..... too bland for me
    Lobster sauce shrimp, mushroom & clam with spaghetti $15. includes hot drink

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    Lansdowne Centre

    Lansdowne Centre

    2.8
    (54 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    The information is misleading. Pets are not allowed in Lansdowne mall. There is a paid cage for…read moredetenting your dog/cat alone at the mall entrance.

    The mall is old and tired looking and it shows. Fortunately the washrooms have been upgraded to…read morethis decade so it is decent. It is quite sprawling and confusing. It does have anchor tenants at all sides, so remember where you come in from. What I appreciate about this mall is the prices at the food court. I'm not sure if there is an agreement or something, but most of the food operators have at least a couple of items under $10, making it very affordable. Some even sell coffee or tea at under $2. You do see many elderly Asians here, maybe that's why there is cheaper options? They do occupy the tables at the food court chatting for a long period of time. Think of this as another version of Timmies, but with more food options. I was told the T&T here is the largest and it is busy at all hours. The parking area near it is always full. Park elsewhere where it has more empty spots. I like this Asian mini mart (Smart Save) where you can get many food stuff from Asia that are not available in T&T. There is also Langley Farm Market here which has nice produce. There are also Daiso, Dollarama, JYSK, Forum home appliances, etc here. Interesting mix of tenants. Crowded on weekends especially when there are special events in the atrium. It's like a typical mall you will see in Asia, packed with families.

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    2 eggs & chicken steak, ham w/ vermicelli, $6.75 from Grill King 煎雙蛋雞扒+ 火腿湯米
    2 eggs & chicken steak, ham w/ vermicelli, $6.75 from Grill King 煎雙蛋雞扒+ 火腿湯米
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    Fried vermicelli, Taiwanese style. from T&T  Supermarket.

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    Fried vermicelli, Taiwanese style. from T&T Supermarket.

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