Hand down best wonton soup I've ever had Chili sizzle…read morenoodles I must have too. Can't come to Vancouver without stopping here for lunch or dinner or sometimes both

We came for dinner and we were seated quickly. The restaurant is small and was almost a full house…read more Our server was super friendly, attentive and explained the menu to us since it was our first time. The portions are large, hot and if you order spicy level 3, it will be caliente We ordered the following noodles bowls: A09 Vegetable Soup Noodles CA $14.95 with a side of soft boiled egg CA $3.00 Spice level 3 A01 Signature Taiwanese Beef Noodle CA $18.95 Spice level 2 I learned that peppercorn makes your tongue feel kinda numb and is suppose to add to the spiciness. We had a great dinner and the noodles were super tasty. I was so full!

She had the Laksa Seafood Rice Noodle bowl and I have the flagship Taiwanese Beef Noodle Bow". She…read moreloved hers and I really enjoyed mine perhaps the only critique is that the beef will too well done for my liking but I would order again. Service solid and definitely would be in my rotation if I lived in Vancouver. So 4.5 rounded to 5

We were looking for some hot soup on this rainy day in Vancouver. My sister was sick with a cold…read moreand requested won ton soup. I ordered the soup for her and the tomato based beef noodle soup for myself. I was thinking that I wanted to try the won tons too so I ordered some with the chili oil on the side. Unfortunately, we only got won tons and no broth, which is what my sister really needed for being ill. The employee obviously misunderstood the order and my poor sister had no hot broth for her won tons. I even said it was for an ill relative and she still didn't get it. Our hotel was a short distance away, and the food was still hot when we got back. Food tasted alright.

We had a short 10 minute wait. Once seated we were greeted politely, we put our order in…read more Beef noodle, seafood noodle and papaya salad. Iced coffee and Thai tea. Food was delicious and drinks as they should be. Super friendly staff. Even when the wife asked for hot chili they delivered some and asked if food was okay. Food was great but the wife likes it actually hot spicy.

We arrived from San Francisco and walked here from our Airbnb on Howe street…read more We had the roti for appetizer. Which was okay but the dipping sauce was very watery and thin so we added the condiments to the roti to spice it up I would not recommend it if you'd had the good stuff from a Burmese restaurant where the dipping sauce is thick and delicious . We share a bowl of the duck with wide noodles soup. That was very good and it not only filled both of us up, we took half back to the Airbnb They recommend a nearby grocery store AGT where I bought candied salmon to bring home Then we went to see Sister Act at the Theater Under The Stars at Stanley Park.

Found this hidden gem while exploring the area! The line was long, and I was hesitant to wait, but…read moreit moved surprisingly fast. The menu is simple and straightforward, similar to Ramen Nagi. The soup was the highlight -- rich, flavorful, and so satisfying that I couldn't stop slurping! The dining area is small but gives off a cozy Japanese vibe. The stools come with built-in storage, which is a thoughtful and convenient touch for keeping your belongings. The seating arrangement is unique, with you sitting directly across from the other person but unable to see each other while eating. Overall, a great spot with delicious ramen. Definitely worth the wait!

I recommend going early! Since I was having a solo party, I was able to be seated early at the…read morecounter if there were any available seats! The guy in front of me, Deng, looked at me with such envy as he cut in line. This place is incredibly popular! Every time I pass by, there's a long queue. Even on rainy days, people are willing to get soaked in the rain just to have a bowl of hot tonkotsu ramen. While you're queuing, the staff will hand out menus. The ordering system is similar to Ichiran Ramen; you can choose the noodle firmness, broth consistency, spiciness, green onions, oil level, and MSG amount . The basic ramen is only $13. I added a soft-boiled egg and pickled cabbage for $2 each. Although the pickled cabbage is really expensive , I can't help it, I'm a pickled cabbage addict! The pickled cabbage paired with the rich tonkotsu broth was refreshing. The broth was flavorful but not greasy, the noodles were chewy and springy, and the portion size was just right. Overall, it's incredibly good value for money; no wonder there's always a queue. After eating, you really get that "Ah~ this is the taste of happiness" feeling

There was a lot of hype around this place when it first opened and i passed by it many times. I…read moredecided to check it out for dinner, mostly to check it off my list of Japanese restaurants to try. As a transit user, It's conveniently located across the street from chinatown stadium skytrain station. I like that it opens a bit later until 10pm so i can go there after an evening movie at international village a 5 minute walk away. There was basically no queue to order so i was able to order as soon as i walked into the restaurant. I told the staff i was a first time customer and asked what was the most popular dish, and they said number 5 which is the nikutama udon. It comes with sweet beef, BK sauce, and onsen eggs on top of thick udon noodles. The braised sweet beef was alright in terms of flavor and it definitely hit the spot. It's by far the best ingredient in the udon. I had never tried onsen eggs before, and I didn't really care for them. It's basically eggs that were cooked slowly at a low temperature. The texture and appearance is unusual in my opinion. i thought the nikutama udon overall was pretty good and it has unique flavors and ingredients. It's not amazing but I can understand why people love the unique BK sauce's flavors. There's not many customization options but you can get the dish served hot or cold, and you can choose to get a regular version or larger version for only $1.50 more. There's apparently a lot of hype around the BK sauce but i didn't find it that great. It has a unique combination of salty, sweet, and smoky flavors. The portion size is a little smaller than i prefer so i'd definitely get the large size. But i think most people will find the regular size just fine. I was able to eat my whole dish within 5-7 minutes and im not a person that wolfs down their meal quickly. Price-wise, the cost of their udon is fair. They are around $12-13. Slightly cheaper than other ramen places. The tempura add-ons are expensive in my opinion but I saw lots of folks buying them anyways. At the time, other ramen places like Kinton Ramen had a $15 set meal, which I thought was a better deal because it came with a special summer drink and gyoza. I wish Marugame's nikutama udon had something like this. Like adding a choice of a couple tempura and a drink for a similar price. The dining area was a little smaller than expected because half of it was closed at the time. But I was still able to find a seat at the counter where i could eat my dish. They don't use a wait staff but it's cafeteria style where you get the food at the counter and bring your dish to the table, and bring it back to the cleaning area yourself. I like that you can get your own water at a tap, napkins, utensils, and cups too instead of asking for them at the counter. The dining area was pretty clean and spacious. Overall, I give Marugame 4 stars out of 5. You should definitely check it out at least once if you are a fan of Japanese udon. Try the nikutama udon with BK sauce and see if you'll like it too.

last minute plans called for a quick catch up with friends before an event at the queen elizabeth…read moretheatre. with viff happening and sting playing that night, i figured the area would be busy, so i was pleasantly surprised to walk into marugame udon before 5:00 pm and find no line up at all. the setup is quick and casual: decide what you want, move along the counter, choose your add on tempura and pay, grab your own cutlery and water, then find a seat. perfect for a quick pre or post event meal. i'd heard about marugame's freshly made udon, tempura and fast cafeteria style service. i'd also seen some long line ups when they first opened, so i was curious to see what all the fuss was about. unfortunately, it just didn't do much for me. i ordered the classic kake udon with thinly sliced beef and an onsen egg, along with a prawn tempura. the beef was quite fatty and slightly overcooked, while the broth tasted pretty bland and soy forward rather than deeply savoury. the prawn tempura was also pretty mid, edible, but nothing memorable. the onsen egg, meanwhile, was mia. it didn't take centre stage on top of the beef or noodles, and it wasn't even hiding underneath them. nope, no egg in sight. i wasn't particularly hungry anyway, and since my friend paid, i didn't check whether he'd been charged for it. the yuzu drink was another miss. i expected something bright and refreshing, but it tasted more like sugar with a little yuzu syrup added for good measure. there also weren't any crispy tempura bits available when we visited, which was a little disappointing. those little crunchy morsels are perfect for adding extra texture to a bowl of udon, and i was hoping to sprinkle some over mine. i get the appeal of marugame: it's casual, quick and convenient, with freshly made udon and plenty of options to customize your bowl. for a pre show meal, the speed and lack of a line up were definitely wins. for me, though, the flavours felt flat, the beef was fattier and more cooked than i prefer, the tempura was forgettable, and the yuzu drink was much too sweet. maybe i caught it on an off day, but while it did the job before the event, i'm not sure the udon gave me a reason to hurry back.

Very good vegetarian option the spicy noodles. My wife is a pickaterian and still likes it. We…read morehit the 12-2 lunch special which was reasonable, fast and spicy- I had the Dan Dan noodles with wontons . (Recommended) I did receive a dessert for posting this but would have anyway as it's very close to Stanley park where we rented bikes from Freedom Bike Rentals which had the best service and flexibility. Maurious from Brazil was fun and helpful. Bikes from $9! With helmet and lick

This place doesn't seem very busy, but parking is a little tough to find…read more Waitress took our orders and food came out quick. We were the only table on a Sunday so it's extreme quiet. I like the decoration. They have booths you can sit in. Dan Dan noodle is overly oily and not enough numb when you eat it. The dumplings take good as well. The spicy cucumber is good. We made Dan Dan into a meal with come with a drink which is soda. If lemon is add it will cost $1 more for 2 slices of lemon. I was hoping for more of a wow factor. I don't think I would get out of my way to visit again.

This place was delicious! We went on a Thursday night and there was no wait. Very efficient for a…read moregroup of 8. Came for the chicken broth ramen and was not disappointed - flavorful without being as greasy as pork broth can sometimes be. There are two types of noodles, but both were great - just be aware so that you get the type you want!

This place is a solid lunch spot if you want ramen, but that's probably the extent of it. Fairly…read moreopen on Friday for lunch, as with any lunch spot it's quick/efficient, and solid. I love a good tsukemen, but while this place has it, it's fairly mid. It reminded why I usually only get it at tsukemen specific spots. The shoryu ramen was more impressive though still just good. All in all, above average lunch ramen, you could easily do worse, but you could also do better.

TIKI DAVE and family were in need of lunch while visiting Vancouver and fast. Daughter of TIKI DAVE…read morewas "starving". We were staying at the Marriott around the corner and the reviews were solid and since both Canada (and Vancouver) and India were once British colonies, we figured Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill had to provide a good representation of Indian fare by proxy, right? And it sure was. All four of us were so happy with everything we ordered. I ordered the set menu with mutton curry, rice, daal, raita and some veggies. I love full-flavored things and I love mutton (older lamb) and you can't find it at most places. This curry was amazing. The wife and Son of Tiki Dave ordered Chicken Tika Masala and Chicken Tandoori. The girl ordered Chicken Teriyaki. WHAT?? But she loved it. Ambience was lovely; service was excellent. We also ordered two orders of Garlic Naan which was probably too much but delicious. We had LOTS of leftovers and dang it, I made certain to finish them off and did on the way to the airport the next day! TIKI DAVE from TIKI DAVE'S TERRIFIC TRIPS highly highly recommends Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill! I will be making a video of our experience that day and will be uploading it here! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@TIKIDAVETRAVEL And follow! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565274777775&mibextid=ZbWKwL https://www.instagram.com/tikidavetravel/?__d=1%2F%3Fhidemenu%3Dtrue

First there is no mistaking this for a high end restaurant as another review recorded. This is a…read moresolid Nepalese joint. However it is not focused and instead provides a little bit of the region for everyone (Nepal, China, India, Pakistani influences). Came in for lunch on a weekday. Quickly seated and tended to by the staff. Interior is more of a diner scene than nice cafe. Bathrooms are gender neutral and clean but not nice. Here's my three things: 1) I got a lunch special featuring fish peckora, and tandoor chicken. Good flavor but missed on the real spice flavors. Veg salad was sour and worked with the rest of the plate. 2) These folks can make some NAAN! The Naan stole the show. Sweet, salty and crisp. 3) Price wise you can fill up and have a drink for $25-30CAN.

A very poorly named hole in the wall as they do not serve rice. Their rice cooking facilities are…read more"broken" and based on other reviews, they've been broken for a long time. That said I came here wanting soup anyway. Service was curt but pleasant. I got a soup and egg roll combo, but the egg roll was small and bland. Just pass on the combo. The soup was delicious and probably my favorite Chinese beef noodle soup that I've ever had. It was a deep beefy flavor but not greasy or gritty at all (which actually might be a negative for some). The meat had some grisly bits (expected) but was super tender. Noodles were perfectly cooked, not too hard but not too soft. I think it needed a couple chunks more of beef or more vegetables but the portion is good for the price in the very expensive downtown Vancity. Cash or debit only.

This is a small little hole in the wall restaurant serving up some traditional Taiwanese dishes. We…read morecame on a weekday afternoon right before the busy lunch hour - it was packed 30 min after we arrived! The gentleman (owner?) greeted us and provided us with some suggestions on their best sellers. During our dining experience, he was a little loud with shouting instructions to the kitchen and we did feel a bit rushed to finish our meal and not occupy the table with diners lining up. I ordered the beef noodle soup, and the noodles were prepared well (good texture and not soggy) and the soup had a slight but not overwhelm sour taste from the preserved vegetables. The beef wasn't as tender as it could be, but it wasn't chewy or tough to eat. Prices are reasonable at around $20 after tax and tips. While it wasn't the best or most authentic beef noodle soup I've had, it does hit the spot if I'm craving Taiwanese food downtown or want a hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold day.

I had the #73 and it was delicious! The food came quick and it was the perfect meal after a long…read moreflight- flavorful, fresh and well balanced!

Happy a pho restaurant opened up in this area since there's only one other option within walking…read moredistance. It's perfect for a casual lunch break or take out option. This pho restaurant is a chain so they are consistent with their food and their top service. The and noodles come hot. The amount of food and quality is good. Broth needs to be a bit deeper flavor, but I still enjoy the food regardless.