This was honestly was one of the best places I've eaten at in the PNW. Decided to go here on a…read morefamily vacation as it was close to where were staying and we were all wowed by the service in the food quality and portion sizes. The food portions are ginormous and many of their dishes are shareable. We ordered the Gado Gado, Laksa, Hainanese Chicken, Satay, Pork Belly, Calamari, etc. If you're ever in Vancouver Metro this is a place worth frequenting and it is a place I go to every time I visit from Seattle.

Finally had the chance to try Singapore Hawker! Been hearing so many good things about this place…read moreand it certainly didn't disappoint. I was lucky to get a table around 7pm on a Friday with minimal wait, as the restaurant was always quite busy. We ordered a bunch of items to share. We got the Hainan chicken (side order) which was soft and tender. The ginger scallion sauce was really flavourful and didn't overpower the taste of the chicken. As a carb dish, we ordered the "char bee noon" which I don't usually get/see at other SEA-style restaurants. Really liked this one and I like how they can adjust the salt level because usually their sauce can be quite salty. For other sides, we got the roti canai, which was as expected. The one dish that we saw every table getting was the crispy smoked pork belly (some tables even ordered 2!!), so we definitely had to try it. It was a newer taste for me; it had the taste of cha siu, but the skin was really crispy like it was siu yuk. Really good!! The vinegar-based dip acted nicely to cut out the rich and fattiness of the pork belly. Definitely a good dish to pair with something light, like Hainan rice. Service was great and food came out in a timely manner. Would be back for sure when I'm in Burnaby!

The place was so popular we waited for around 30 min to get a table for 4 on a Saturday evening…read more The restaurant was pretty spacious and there was an indoor waiting area. Amongst the food we ordered, I particularly liked the Hainanese chicken and Pandan leaf chicken skewer. The Hainanese chicken was tender and went well with the yellow rice. The chicken skewer had a subtle floral Pandan taste which I liked. Their Char Kuey Teow was pretty good too. There were shrimps, squids and fish cakes in it. It has Wok Hei. I have been to the Burnaby branch of SH before and I like this Coquitlam branch more.

I revisited Singapore Hawker to get a take out. I ordered Char Kuey Teow and Holy Basil Minced Pork…read moreon Coconut Rice. I requested both items for mild spicy, however, Char Kuey teow was quite spicy. Char kuey teow tasted ok, however, basil mince pork was not good. It was great for my last visit, so, I re-ordered, however, it was not as good as before. I really wish this restaurant improves

If you have ever had Peranakan food in Singapore and wish there is a place selling it in Vancouver,…read morelook no further. Bibik's is a true blue authentic Peranakan pop up kitchen. Unfortunately it is not a full fledged restaurant (Covid has scuttled the plan) but luckily we can still get to have our Nonya food fix via the commissary kitchen. The challenge is actually placing an order. It is a pre-ordering system where you have to stalk their IG account. The call to order is usually on Sunday and you place the order online and make payment. Then you wait a week for the pick up at YVR Prep on Saturday (90 mins window). I am lucky to get my order in as it sells out very quickly. They have a limited quantity per week. It is usually 3 items which are available each week (appetizer/snack/dessert, entree and a drink) I think I have tried almost all the dishes they offer over the months. Everything is good. My absolute favorite is the Mee Siam. I liken it to Violet Oon (or typical Bibik household) standard in Singapore. You could taste the spices in the rempah. The aromatic is more pronounced. I just feel there is pride in the dishes made, to introduce what real Peranakan food is. For me that is really Singapore food, food that I miss. Now if only there is Ayam buah keluak too, that will make my life complete. Haha. I also wish for itek tim, hee peow soup and Babi pongteh. I was so glad I managed to try the Tok Panjang which was available during the holidays. That was really a feast with plenty of dishes -- itek sio, sambal prawns, chap chye, ngoh hiang, achar, pulot hitam and the nonya Kuehs. I love the design and packaging too. It is all very simple yet pretty and great care has been taken in the products. They are very friendly too. Follow their IG if you have a hankering for Singapore food. They usually post pictures of Singapore and the food. But that may not be a great idea now since traveling is restricted and it may make the cravings even worse.

First time trying bibik's on my brother's recommendation. He noted that their laksa noodles were…read morevery good so we decided to try their new item, laksa fried rice. Pickup was easy from their commissary kitchen. As you can see in the photo, the portions are very generous and it was very flavourful! There are actually a lot of prawns hidden under the fried egg, arranged artfully in a spiral. The fried egg was perfectly cooked with a soft runny yolk (just the way I like it!) Apparently they sell out very fast so if you want to order, best to do so on their instagram on the day the release the menu for the week. Only comment I have is I wish it was hotter as I picked it up during lunch hour and brought it home immediately to eat. I was too hungry this time, but next time I'd probably heat it up more. Still delicious lukewarm!

I had a hot and filling meal at Ipoh over the weekend! I tried their fried Kway Teow with the Egg…read moreSauce and it was very delicious! The wok hay was definitely there and the creamy sauce made the food that much better. I only had 2 shrimp in my entire plate though, and I wish there was more. The staff were kind and helpful, but the downside was that the wait for the food was almost 20 minutes and the Crystal Mall always has a lack of seating.

IPOH Malaysian Cuisine…read more Crystal Mall Food Court - 2nd Floor 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby Great Malaysian food available in the food court, it's my go to for Malaysian food, service is friendly... avoid weekends as the food court is crazy busy. I went there today with my friend for lunch & found a table really quickly, we got lucky. We ordered 2 noodle dishes, Mee Goreng - nice flavour & definitely can taste the "wok hei", the next noodle dish was my favourite, Fried Kuay Teow in egg sauce... Yumz! - It is rice noodle in a yummy egg sauce with fish cake, shrimp, sliced pork & loads of veggies served with a pickled green chili ( ask for soya sauce into your pickled green chillies) I never had a bad dish from there, menu is pretty extensive from Singapore Laksa, to noodles & rice dishes. If you are in Crystal Mall - check them out.

Very friendly staff and a great overall experience. It was our first time in Vancouver, and we…read moredecided to try some Vietnamese/Asian food. We found Mui Ngo Gai on Yelp, and it definitely lived up to the reviews. The food was spot on--everything was well-balanced and flavorful. My son absolutely loved the broken rice, and both my wife and I really enjoyed the noodle soup. The Singapore chili crab that was recommended to us was a standout dish. Highly recommend this place if you're in Vancouver!

Saw an Instagram promotion for their weekday lunch specials. Tuesdays was beef pho, a spring roll…read moreand a grass jelly drink for $14.99...so off I went. Mum Ngo Gai is on Kingsway by Victoria and there is plenty of free street parking in and around the area. Ordered the lunch special and the server advised that their weekday lunch promotions are only on until the end of May...good to know. This was my first experience drinking the grass jelly drink...it was light and refreshing. The spring roll was as expected...nice presentation and taste. And the bowl of pho was very large with sliced beef and beef balls. I liked the broth but was not a fan of the noodles...too thick for me. The service was great and it was a positive food experience.

We heard about the hype around Shiok and decided to come here for dinner. Unfortunately, it was…read morequite disappointing. We ordered the beef rendang and it was flavourless and dry. The Nasi goreng was also bland and fried in what tasted like old oil. Sadly, I will not be coming back. Rating: Food 2/5 Price 3/5 Service 3/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Parking: Street parking Would I return? No

My friend introduced me to this Singaporean place for a quick and affordable meal. We've visited a…read morefew times now and I've liked the food each time. The beef rendang was quite flavourful with just enough of a spice kick. The Mee Siam was sweet, sour, and just a hint of spicy. Near Lunar New Year, they also gave complimentary biscuits after our meal. I appreciate the affordable mains ($16), simple and clean restaurant, and ample free parking nearby.

5 tables - yummy food! Call ahead to make sure they are open. They are family owned and operated…read moreand treat you like family when you are there. The Rojak salad was novel and a great start to the meal. I wasn't impressed with the char kway teow here as it lacked flavor outside of the wok char. My favorite dish was the mee goreng by far. I could eat that daily! The laksa was also authentic and delicious. My mom had the Hainan chicken and said it was very good as well. I'm so glad we found this place just around the corner from where we were staying in Surrey - an excellent Malay find! Will be back for sure!

It's been such a long time since I've been able to visit one of my favourite authentic Malaysian…read morefood restaurants. When I'm in the neighbourhood, I order my favourite noodles from Auntie Irene. They don't have these all the time but when they do, it's always so delicious! Loh shi fun is the name and they are cooked perfectly with minced pork, bbq pork in a beautifully balanced sauce. It's equally good with their regular lo mee noodles! And make sure you add their pickled chilies for a nice spicy and vinegary kick. I can't wait to come back here again!