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!

The Fish Man lived up to the hype. Reservations are helpful because the restaurant was packed, and…read morewe still waited about 5-10 minutes after arriving. We found street parking, though there appeared to be a few spaces behind the restaurant if you're lucky enough to snag one. The ambiance is bright and lively, but people are definitely here for the food. Service was friendly and efficient, with servers, runners, and other staff constantly refilling water and clearing tables. We started with the scallops and vermicelli. They came with plenty of garlic, but the scallops were somewhat overcooked and tougher than I prefer--about three stars for that dish. The mala hotpot with lingcod was the star of the meal, with a wonderful balance of tongue-numbing spice, deep flavor, fish, and vegetables. The clams were equally delicious, served in a sweet and spicy sauce that was so good I kept stopping the staff from clearing the plate so I could spoon more of it over my white rice. The yu choy with garlic sauce had an excellent crunch and plenty of flavor, making it a great vegetable dish to balance the meal. The Coedo Yuzu beer paired beautifully with the spicy food and had a pleasantly sweet, citrusy taste. An excellent meal overall and absolutely worth the visit. Enjoy!

We only came here by accident - was trying to go eat ramen and saw all the hustle and bustle around…read morethe place, saw that it was in Canada Top 100! Glad we gave it a try. This is the place to come to have northern Chinese style seafood, especially fish. You choose from hotpot, soup, or steamed fish and get tons of fresh choices. You can choose for the hotpot the soup, weight of fish, veggies, spiciness level, and other adjustments. It is HUGE! We chose the nonspicy soup, with package of tofu skin, lotus root, seaweed knots. The fish is pretty good. Good flavour - though I have to admit I'm not one to try the spicy, but don't worry the soy no spicy flavour is still pretty flavourful. I got some rice to go with it and I definitely recommend something to go otherwise it's pretty soupy. The other dishes were reflective of a very high quality place. - cucumber salad was excellent. I loved the peanuts in there to contrast. - I LOVED the Morel mushroom and tofu. It was amazing. The morel... wow. So succulent. Brown sauce has great balance too. - I really liked the fried rice. It's spam I think and really hits the spot. Not salty, seems just light enough. The service was excellent too. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Stopped by for lunch and everything was incredible. We ordered the Micha signature pork soup and…read moretheir braised pork belly. We ordered the soup with the expectation that it would be in some medium-sized bowl that the two of us can easily share. The soup actually was giant and is meant for a family. Luckily, it was absolutely delicious; the pork was super tender, the egg fits in perfectly, and the broth was tasty. Every drop was finished. The braised pork belly was also delicious. Tender and fatty, I wished there was so much more sauce for the rice to soak in. I'm also a super fan of pork floss, so loved its inclusion. The side is also noteworthy. The radish soup was so flavorful yet light, and the tofu was fantastic. Everything we ate was five stars on its own. Only panic was when paying our server said they only accept cash or debit? I only had credit cards and American money, but in the end, she was able to use my credit card. Not sure what that was about.

Been awhile since I've been back. Remember to register your car on the tablet out front to get 3hr…read morefree parking. I like their early dinner special 5-7pm! Great value! I wonder if it's also available on the weekends. It was available on Friday though. I wish there was the option to add pearls on the side for a price though. My set menu drink had no pearls. Not sure why that's not an option. Definitely a missed opportunity for the business imho. Oh... and the kimchi was a bit weird with the fact that it's overly sweet. Overall, good value and good food. Service depends on who you get. 3.5 stars

Hands down the best katsu I have had in north america. I'm not local but when I venture up to CA, I…read moredo make a conscious effort to put a Saku location on my itinerary. This was my first visit to this location and yes it was amazing. At this particular location there is ample parking although if you're in Richmond you generally don't need to worry about parking anyways. I recommend attacking the salad first because they somehow make it feel so fresh and it's unlimited supply. The wait staff was super courteous and it's super easy to get their attention.

I've been to the Saku Broadway location several times before, but this was my first visit to…read moreRichmond location. The space is ultra-clean, bright and contemporary I ordered the katsu chicken and it came out in relatively quick time. It was crispy, not oily, and the meat was juicy and tender. Unlimited salad and rice and make this a very full meal. Service was polite, warm and attentive. No issues. Overall, a great meal. Saku is consistently excellent in making their food and delivering quality service, and this visit was no different.

We picked up our family from the airport early in the morning, and looked for a nice breakfast…read moreplace. The Story Cafe was one the few places that are close to the airport, open early in the morning, and have a high rating. The Story Cafe does live up to the good ratings! The restaurant was spacious with lovely vintage-like decors. The food portion was generous. We had their Fly Me to The Bennies with Salmon, Crab Cake Bennies, Egg In Purgatory, and Duck Confit Hash. All dishes were delicious. I had an oat mocha and to my surprise, there's a really good latte art, which is uncommon in metro Vancouver for drinks with oat milk. The service was normally good, no complaints! Highly recommend The Story Cafe for an early breakfast near the airport.

Boy, they sure dropped the ball with service this time. I've been a regular client over the years,…read moreand have come for weekend brunch, lunch on weekdays, dinners, and even the Thursday live music nights. This is a Saturday at about 3:10pm. Upon entry, we saw only two or three tables occupied. Our waitress took her time coming up to us, and didn't really greet us. She just said they only have the Happy Hour menu as it was after 3pm. We never had Happy Hour before, but based on our past experiences, we were quite sure the smaller menu will be fine. I told her there are 4 of us, and she had to look around the restaurant, and then a looooong gaze at her tablet showing the tables. She pointed to a table towards the wall with the record player. We approached the table, then my wife wanted to sit at the end table behind ours. We asked the waitress, and she said it was reserved! OK, fine. We'll settle into our first table. We found it odd as reservations are not allowed during brunch and happy hour until 5pm. We were there shortly after 3pm. She then brought us menus, but only cared to bring two, when she knows there are four of us. Not a word, and just walked away. I turned towards her but she was already walking away. By this time, I didn't bother anymore. I just walked over myself and grabbed the menu. Then she didn't serve us anymore. Another Asian young man then came with the water bottle. A bit more eye contact this (yay) but still no smile. Just asked us what to drink. Took order and stepped away. We then ordered our dishes, and the food came promptly, except for the flat bread, which came more towards the end when other items are nearly finished. All good, but all of us just felt a whole different vibe this time, all having been here before. Sure enough, the table behind was still unoccupied by the time we left an hour later. Hmm. We were actually there to celebrate my birthday but we weren't really in the mood after not one but two servers seem to need more training. Oh, and heads up. When you call, you'll be talking to AI, not a human being! This should be a 1 star but the good food saved the day.

An Otaku's paradise (especially if you're a One Piece fan)! I really enjoyed my experience here!…read moreFood was great too, even if you're not an otaku! But me being one, is just a major bonus! Both server and owners are super nice and attentive! What's not to love about this place! I absolutely loved the Luffy hat bowl for my sashimi! Definitely coming back again! Can't wait to bring my bestie here once she's back in town, since she's also a fan of One Piece! TLDR: Great food + Great for Otaku's + Great Service = I will be back :) SN: only possible negative feedback from me, mentaiko udon was a bit salty for our liking

Meh. Cute anime theme, but thought food was just OK and way expensive. Would not come back. It…read moreis obvious this is a Chinese run place, not Japanese. We ordered a ton of stuff. - chicken knee was good but really tiny - edamame was not bad - mushrooms were so so - Aburi. It was OK. One salmon Aburi the size was big enough but wasn't really torched much, it just had the Aburi sauce. The other pieces - didn't really taste the torched flavour, it just seemed more like sushi with mayo sauce. - the Kimchi yaki udon was also kind of bleh - tempura ice cream. Was just OK again. Overall was meh and thought it was not worth the price.

Had a great lunch with family here. Their soup dumplings were full of soup and piping hot. Their…read moreduck was tender and crispy, a fan favourite! Lovely Shanghai pan fried noodles, not oily at all!! The restaurant is spacious with decent amount of free parking. Would definitely come back to try more dishes!

Our usual dim sum spot was reserved for a private party. A quick Yelp search led us to here to try…read more Excellent find! Service friendly and welcoming. Decor ~ banquet style, clean, well kept furnishings, high ceilings for good ventilation. Dim Sum ~ order from the menu and it comes out promptly. Delish dishes and ordered more. Covered parking next to the restaurant makes it so easy. Service is better than most and will bookmark for a repeat visit.

food reminds me of home and amazing. service was quick, they…read moreare intimidating because they are chinese, but they are nice. its in a food hall and a very nice vibe in the hall.

Hei Hei, look here, it's... a long wait for rice rolls. But yes, they're SO worth the wait!…read more When our group first arrived, the wait time for the order was ~ 45 minutes. However, we made our way back later in the day, and the wait time was a modest 15 minutes. Was it worth the wait? Heck yes. Not only can you customize the toppings and fillings, but these were probably some of the best rice rolls I've ever had... and I've eaten quite a bit in my time, both in SoCal, NorCal, HK, and China. 10 / 10 - would wait (and return) again.

Shoestring Café is a small family owned business located in the industrial area of No. 6 Rd…read more Without word of mouth, one would typically not notice a restaurant in this area. However, I know why this restaurant continues to be booked and busy. I have been various times before but this was the first time in the last few years. I would describe this restaurant as western fine dining for a Chinese palate. You'll find some classic dishes but less heavy on the salt and grease, perfect for myself and the party I was dining with. I ordered the 5 course meal which was a fantastic deal for $65. The bread service at the start is so warm and yummy - don't skip out on it! The pesto sauce tiger prawns weren't overly pesto forward and had a strong presence of garlic - perfect for me! I loved the chowder as I especially like corn. The portion was also perfect considering I had many courses coming afterwards. Next, came the crab cake, which was generously filled with crab and paired with delicious house made butter. For each dish, I found the garnishes pleasing as well (especially the strawberry which was so sweet and ripe!). I think the best deal of the night was the steak. It was not too salty and cooked perfectly to a medium-rare. I managed to have leftovers as well since the portions were overwhelmingly good. Finally, the star of the night was definitely the chocolate soufflé for me. I loved the rich bitterness of the chocolate paired with ice cream on the side. I don't think this place is the best representation for fine dining. After all, they do not serve any alcohol. However, I think it is a great deal and accommodating to my taste buds. If I do not wish to drive out for fancy food, I know I can rely on the food at Shoestring café. As it is a family run business, there is only one person managing the front and I think they do a pretty good job at juggling all the duties of a host, server, and table busser! I would love to return soon.

Friendly service and I love how passionate they are about quality and using fresh ingredients (eg…read morefresh mushrooms for sauces and fresh made pasta). Steamed mussels and soufflé were so addictive and heavenly. The mussels were savoury and buttery and the soufflé was airy with the perfect amount of sweetness. They were very good! Hits and misses for the mains. While the pasta and sauce were great, we wish the seafood were panfried or something to give it a bit more texture. The duck was well done but not tough (we generally like medium rare) though we were confused by why the skin was served down as crispy skin is always a plus for duck breasts. I'm not a fan of mashed potatoes but theirs was not overly heavy and buttery, which I really appreciated and enjoyed. This reminds me of Asian western food but they were tasty and the ambience was cozy - a local neighbourhood spot.

Everything we ordered was delicious and I don't think you can go wrong with anything from their…read moremenu. The black cod practically melted in your mouth and was not too salty. The snow crab and ikura was pretty saucy so if you don't want to let that go to waste or a side of rice with your order. We orderes the hot stone dishes for fun since everyone seemed to enjoy it. It was fun to try at least once and the meat was good quality. We came here on a random afternoon in the middle of the week so there was practically no wait, but there was still a crowd. Very cute interior, lots of things to look at. Service was prompt and they gave us the recommendation to order a side of rice.

Great food and great service in rustic space (lots of dark wood) with a mini "bamboo forest" in…read morethe middle! Here's my breakdown... Deep Fried Fresh Corn: 3/5 Tomato Kimchi: 3/5 Crispy Chicken Karaage: 5/5 Yellowtail Sashimi: 5/5 Truffle Carbonara Udon: 5/5 Black Sesame Panna Cotta: 4/4 Would love to come back a try some more of the creative and tasty-sounding dishes on the menu!