“I personally haven’t dined at their restaurant location yet because I haven’t got the time. But when I do I will.However I had ordered twice online because of the social media reviews.From its Laotan Sauerkraut Basa Fish bowls to its Hot Spicy Boiled Beef stew, the dishes here are flavour-packed and give diners a taste of the Sichuan-style cuisine the restaurant is known for.I think I’m hooked ……in case anyone didn’t get the dad fish joke.“
“The food was so good! The area was very clean, and the servers were very accommodating. We made a mistake in choosing the hotpot soup base, and they were able to fix the order.The noodles were super good. I've never had kabocha in hotpot, but I'm going to start doing that now!Also the desserts are sooo good“
“A hidden gem located at Crystal Mall, they are across from the library and quite unnoticeable. Don’t let this unassuming place fool you, they serve up some authentic Taiwanese dishes. It feels very homey and cozy, the older lady who I believe is the owner is friendly and truly cares if you like the food or not.I ordered the sesame oil chicken noodle soup, and it’s so delicious. Chicken is perfectly seasoned and not too salty, broth is very rich but not overpowered by the sesame oil. Noodle is thin and smooth like angel hair, and topped with the sweetness of cabbage, red date and goji berries. The ginger pieces are not the old chewy ginger as well, so I was able to eat them all without much spicy heat from it. It’s probably one of the tastiest sesame oil chicken noodle soup I’ve had in town.The meal comes with a complimentary red tea or soup, a full lovely meal comes under $20. If you’re going to Crystal mall next time, ditch the food court and head to Aroma Eatery.“
“First time having Hot Pot and Dolar Shop gave me the best first time experience. The staff are so nice and friendly, they will explain everything if you don’t get it. They also ask you if you want them to make you their signature sauce, which we tried and it was phenomenal. Great selection for food, different broth and selections of meat and vegetables. Would recommend and will try again.“
“Love the unlimited noodles refills. Just wish they provide extra soup as well! Although the food is good, I honestly feel guilty when eating here because the restaurant is doing so much harm to the environment by using plastic bowls, paper cups, wooden chopsticks, etc for dine in customers. I really wish they can change that soon.“
“My family and I come here quite often and are never disappointed. The food quality is great, and their side bar is also amazing. It has fries, and lamb shanks. The staff are very nice, and always makes us feel like family. They go above and beyond for us, even when they're so busy. This is my favourite all you can eat hotpot place.“
“I found out about the place from a friend. We came as a group and we are truly happy with the food. They are tasty and the price is pretty decent and affordable. You will have a variety of Korean food choices. We were welcomed the moment we entered and the persons who served us were also very accommodating. We didn’t really wait long and the wait is really worth it. It is a best place to hang out with friends, colleagues and family to share sumptuous food. Highly recommended to those enjoy eating and hang out together. Surely will come back here and bring friends.“
“First time trying Chao Shou Wang and they do not disappoint! We ordered the Dan Dan Noodles and the Sichuan Cold Noodles. Both very good but those cold noodles are ADDICTIVE. Perfect balance of spicy, sour, and umami. 10/10 would recommend!“
“I ordered Doordash from them when they were doing BOGO promotion. It was two chicken fried rices for the price of one. Some other restaurants also doing the BOGO, raised their prices for the BOGO, but this restaurant actually BOGO-ed their original price and it was 100% worth it. The restaurant also did their best to fulfill any special requests.“
“I think this is going to be my new favourite hot pot restaurant. Not only is it beautifully decorated, had attentive and friendly service but the quality of food was outstanding. We had the tomato broth and the flavour was beautiful. Very good selection of skewers and good selection of side dishes. I’m usually very sensitive to MSG in food but couldn’t detect any in any of their dishes which is a huge plus for me. Good quality ingredients prepared professionally! Thanks for a great dinner experience. (This was our second visit, both times were throughly enjoyable).“
“Place was absolutely packed for dinner so the service was quite slow and we had to try and flag down our server multiple times for water refills and the bill. I'd highly suggest making a reservation in advance as the wait time can get really long.Came with a big group and shared some Taiwanese salt and pepper fried chicken to start and deep fried bao for dessert. We each ordered our individual mains and it was tough trying to decide from their huge (and I mean HUGE) menu. I picked the stewed pork rice bowl, which was tender and delicious. It also comes with a variety of toppings such as egg and pork meat balls, which were all tasty.The fried chicken was crispy and well seasoned, but don't let its appearance fool you. Under the top layer of chicken, the basket was filled with lobster chips, which was a tad disappointing. Definitely order two if you plan on sharing with a big group. My favourite part was the deep fried bao, as it was crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy within. Also really great to share for dessert! Would definitely come back again to try all their other menu items.“
“Very tasty food! The owners were very helpful with the menu and patient with us. We came 30 minutes before closing and told us to don't rush even after closing! The food was very flavorful, highly recommend the beef cumin bao. The bread to meat ratio was perfect! The lamb noodle soup was very tasty too!“
“We got the dinner for 2 and couple of other dishes.. the waiter let its swap one of the dishes out of the dinner for 2. Which made my wife and o happy they did that.. all in all the meal was very tasty.. the workers are friendly.. can’t say anything bad about the place..“
“Ordered the tomato soup with frog legs, yuba bean curd pouches, octopus, konjac bundles, and thick vermicelli. Their service was great, the food was nicely packaged to go with a nice take out reusable bag and came with quality utensils.The tomato soup was excellent and not too salty and did not leave you feeling thirsty afterwards. Some items do get overcooked but it was all still tasty. They have a great selection of drinks and the price was very affordable.It’s comparable to Big Way Hot Pot, but in my opinion, the broth here tastes healthier and is much less salty in a good way.“
“The price is fair and the owner is very friendly. The BBQ beef rice is popular and kids like it. I ordered curry beef but it's under average ?. Surprisingly, the bubble tea is better than I expected. The pearls are soft and chewy like chat time. It's a good value when ordering the combo. It's also kid friendly too. I would go back again :-) just not ordering curry beef..lol..“
“Nearly a decade ago, as a student at SFU, I discovered this gem of a place. It quickly became my top choice for Chinese food. Their lunch specials never disappointed, especially the Mongolian beef — so tender and flavorful. Today, 10 years later, I returned. To my delight, it’s still run by the same wonderful family. The little girl who once served our food is now a tall teenager. While the ambiance might carry a vintage charm, the delectable taste of their food and the heartwarming vibes remain unchanged. I can’t wait to come back!“
“MaMa Rich is the hidden gem near Metrotown that you didn't know you needed to try. Serving the Chinese dish from Guangxi "River Snail Noodle" (luosifen/螺螄粉), this slightly pungent but delicious dish is quite unique. The base of the soup is made with escargot and then has actual escargot, meats and other vegetables inside with a dazzle of spice. Protip: you can customize the spice level to your liking! I also recommend the mouthwatering chicken (koushuiji/口水雞) which also has a delicious chilli oil spice. Service wise, this restaurant is pretty small and is more of a no-frills service. There aren't a lot of tables so things shouldn't take too long but the usually aren't to many staff on shift. For the price, I think the value makes sense for a rather uncommon dish. Overall, a great choice if you're in the Metrotown area and want to try something new!“
“Pleasantly surprised with tasty old-school chinese food. Ordered congee, salty spicy Prawns, tofu and veggies. Everything seasoned well. Veggies are still crunchy. Prawns crispy and crunchy. Congee is true homemade without using short cuts. It beats congee noodle house congee. Many places puree the congee and add water with corn starch to extend the rice broth. Not double one. I can feel the boiled down rice grains as I ate. Not a fancy chic place but the ambience is that of a clean family run place. Service was more expedient that many small establishments Ive been to. Prices are also reasonable. Will be making more future visits“
“We have been frequenting this hotpot restaurant for the past seven years, and our love for it has only grown stronger. The quality of both the meat and vegetables consistently impresses us—they’re always fresh. While the staff can get quite busy, they manage to maintain their friendly demeanor even during peak hours. I wholeheartedly recommend their hotpot, especially considering its reasonable price compared to other more expensive hotpot places.“
“To preface, anyone criticizing the waitresses or service have not eaten here and interacted with them. I think, honestly speaking, people who have a negative service experience just aren't sociable themselves and cannot have meaningful conversations. Additionally, anyone critiquing the food quality or its authenticity, do not understand that this is a Yunnan-specialized restaurant, not a Sichuan restaurant. I have seen plenty reviews below mine that cannot tell the difference, either visually or by taste. Also, there are some reviews that say that the orders get mixed up; those people are simply moronic. I have sat next to said individuals while eating here, and those people cannot differentiate between species or sub-species of vegetables and accuse the restaurant of serving something else (ex. reviewer "kevin gao").Probably most general reviewers don't care, but I do care about giving this place a good name that it deserves. I always eat dinner here on weekends with my family because the food is outstanding. If there is a criticism, I would say the prices are getting expensive, but we are dealing with record inflation in 2023-2024.Anyways, the depth of flavour is rich; you can really taste the different types of spices and their affect on your palate. The chefs are very skilled at what they do; exceeding the already high bar of good Chinese restaurants, by being able to cook a variety of dishes that are very difficult to cook. I'm not talking about the normal Western-catering restaurants, where they basically prepare glorified cafeteria "Chinese" food, that some readers might like (more power to you). Same goes for those newer mainland Chinese immigrant-catering restaurants that only specialize in one recipe, whereby the only variety is just garnish or seasoning (i.e., "McDonald's for the Chinese").But genuinely, if you haven't tried this restaurant, give it a fair chance. Finally, the waitresses are nice and kind, and put up with a lot in their already busy work lives, yet their quality of service has not dropped.“
“I booked for 1pm Wednesday lunch on the phone on the same day. I’m glad I did, because when I got there it was quite full. I loved the cart dim sum. Food was still warm and tasty. I loved how I literally eat within 1 minute of sitting down, which worked great for my impatient toddler. I moved some things around the table to accommodate my toddler, but someone came and moved it even better to accommodate him.“
“Put some respect on Ipoh's name. It's a holy establishment in the most dilapidated mall... to all those who gave this place 3 stars or less FOH. You come here for one reason and one reason only, to wait 15+ min for the fried kway teow with the creamy-egg gravy. If you ever enjoyed Chinese peaches and cream corn soup then you will enjoy this overly starchy sauced fried noodle. The added pickled jalapeños just takes it over the edge. All the weird texture matched with the wok flame flavour.... makes sense just like when Jay Z did that weird mashup with Linkin Park. Side note, there's always this older Asian couple with 3+ heavy bags of grocery and like 5 take out boxes occupying the handicap table. Say hi to them when you see them. They a hoot.“
“The chicken is flavorful and soft. It is also boneless and comes with a decent portion. The chicken is served cold. The rice for the chicken rice is a little bland and would taste better with the soy sauce on it. The soup for the chicken rice is a little sour. The chicken rice also comes with pickles instead of cucumbers which is weird. Overall, the chicken rice is still delicious. As for the bak ku teh, it comes with a bowl of rice and a bowl of herbal broth with pork. Since I did not have that, I would not comment on it. The store is located in Crystal Mall food court with lots of other stalls as well. Generally, the food court seems clean. The store also accepts credit cards among various other payment methods.“
“The restaurant is bright and clean. Children's tableware and chairs are provided for kids. The service is good and timely. The meals are delicious and large portions. My favorite is the milk tea, which is comparable to the taste in HK. Personally, I suggest that the more peanut butter in the French toast will taste better, and that the potatoes in the curry brisket will be simmered longer to become softer, waxier and more delicious. Everything else was perfect and we will dine again. Glad Burnaby also has delicious tea restaurants. Best of all they are kid friendly and we enjoyed our meal.“
“Quality fresh dishes. Non greasy. Highly recommend this. This is hands down my favourite Chinese food place in the south Burnaby/ New Westminster area. Good portions. I like the option of sauce on the side. I find them on the more expensive side compared to other restaurants around the area but only some by a dollar or two but you’re are getting WAY better quality.“
“The food was pretty good, the lamb was especially good.It's more delicious than lamb skewer restaurants. If you can't eat tzuran,I think it would be a good idea to talk about it in advance and make some adjustments.Dim sum isn't great, but it's not bad.Parking: Convenient free parking in front of the store“
“My family and I had dinner there and it wasn't busy since it was a later dinner. It was nice and clean there. Owner was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and portions were big and worth the money spent.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly. My nephew got free treats after dinner.“
“Ordered take-out recently. Prices are pretty good given the amount of food you get and the food was mostly good.Pan fried rice rolls with xo sauce turned out well with nice wok hei. The thick Shanghai noodles were good too and had crunchy cabbage. Homestyle fried vermicelli was plentiful. The one thing which wasn't great was the beef brisket fried rice as the beef wasn't as tender as it could have been.“
“Good option if you're craving late night BBQ and don't want to go into Vancouver or Richmond for alternative BBQ restaurants. They open late past 11pm. Food and service was good. Spacious, less crowded, and less noisy than other places since it's smaller. Only thing is some of the meat were overcooked but still satisfied the craving.“
“Always delicious!! it's a family tradition that we go here every year and then head to the burnaby heritage village. Their spicy chicken wings and wonton soup are AMAZING!! and the service is great! lots of traditional dishes. The Gai Lan is great! Love “
“Spent a few hours in the Crystal Mall on a Wednesday, and was so disappointed to see that Shanghai Dim Sum was closed for the day, my favorite XLB shop.Oh well, we ate some other delicious things, the standout was the shengjian bao, pan fried pork buns from Shanghai Fortune Cuisine. It was lined up and everyone in the rooms seemed to be eating them.Wow, they were good. Crispy on the bottom, tender on top, full of soup and pork. Delicious. Staff is friendly too!I think I found a new favorite.“
“We came here for our Strathcona Elementary School Lunar New Year Dim Sum and the experience was top notch. The food came out within 10mins of us placing the order. All our dishes were amazingly tasty. I would highly recommend you order the Mango Duck dessert. ??You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes here. Just keep ordering like we did. ?The waitress kept our teapot and hot water topped constantly. ? Will definitely be back.“
“Came here after Crystal Mall’s food court was closed and was pleasantly surprised how flavourful the rice noodle soup dishes were. We ordered the Fresh fish slice rice noodle which was the daily special that day and we were not disappointed. The soup came out boiling hot, lots of fish slices and other ingredients with unlimited noodle refill. Perfect on a cold day, we left warm, full and happy. Would 100% go back.“
“A store recommended by friends many times! It was my first time to try it. I chose medium spicy and spicy for both the potato noodles and noodles. The spicy flavor was very good. The portion is quite large. My wife ate half of the bowl of noodles and she was almost full.“
“This is a really great yet humble place. Nice homestyle Taiwanese food, awesome juices and slushies. This is my go-to everytime I am in Vancouver, either dine in or delivery via Fan Tuan.Vegetarian options: They have tasty vegetarian options. It's an expansive menu.Kid-friendliness: We had our 6yo son and stroller. We just folded the stroller and parked it at an available spot in the corner of the restaurant.“
“My family has been ordering from Peking for 30+ years. It is the only Chinese food my dad would eat . 7 years ago my parents moved away and I hadn't had their delicious food since. My mom and I went last Sunday for lunch , just as I remembered, fresh flavorful and perfect! The prawns in black bean sause is a masterpiece the ginger beef the best I've ever had and the curry chicken chow mein is a family favorite. Even the shrimp fried rice is beyond expectation. I urge all food lovers to go to Peking and experience the joy in eating their food , you can tell it is prepared and cooked with love and pride.“
“Aka Yunshang rice noodle house. I really like their noodles! Menu is only in Chinese though and I couldn't read it. Got the beef shank with noodles, mild. The spice level was just right and everything tasted really good! Definitely would come back. Only thing I have to say is mushrooms were a little too salty for me.“
“Crystal Cafe is the place to go when you're in need of a quick fix for your Hong Kong style cafe food cravings. While there are other options in the area that serve similar dishes, Crystal Cafe stands out for its affordability without compromising on taste.The menu offers a variety of options, and I must recommend the French toast – it's a must-try!“
“Fresh seafood dishes along with plenty of Chinese dishes to appeal to just about any palate preferences. We tried their a la carte dishes for dinner as well as their king crab special dinner. Great tastes with good service in a comfortable setting.Parking: Free parking on power levels P1 and P2. Do not park at the surface level spaces.“
“This is the best Chinese out there! The service is amazing too Jennifer was our server and she was so attentive and friendly and the rest of the staff were as well. We got the hot and sour & wonton soup top notch. The rock salt squid was perfect and the lettuce wraps are delicious! Highly recommend to come here especially for larger groups they are great with families and larger groups.“
“Don't listen to the 1 stars complaining about time, always listen to how the food sings first. I won't lie, the soups are ordinary, nothing special... If you want the best noodles, the reason I agree with noodle specialist title, go for the Wuhan Dry Spicy Noodles or the Dan Dan Noodles. Both noodles are perfect and they use sesame paste, chili oil, sichuan pepper ground in the dan dan, pork and many different toppings you can add for a decent price... 10-14 dollars for a nice portion of well made noodles. The dry noodles are excellent and well worth the 3 year wait time. Jokes aside, average times I go there, I wait around 10-20 mins, but both the dry noodles had the same cravability as Samyang Cream Carbonara Spicy Chicken Noodles. Very well balanced and well prepared ingredients. Sit down and wait, it is well rewarded“
“A Chinese restaurant that North Burnaby can be happy about, much better than Wah Lun that was here before. The chefs here are good, just about everything is good in flavor not too salty or oily. It gets busy on weekends and holidays so best come early to get a table for lunch. Parking gets full easily but the city has parking lots very close by here“
“? Savoring Authentic Flavors: It truly delivers on its promise of authentic Guizhou flavors. The menu offers a range of spice levels, from mild to small and medium spicy. I attempted to order the large spicy option but it wasn't available during my visit.?️ Aroma Over Intensity: What stood out was the spiciness of the soup base. Rather than being overwhelmingly fiery, it leaned towards aromatic, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy the essence of spiciness without the extreme heat.? Delicious Noodles: The star of the show was, undoubtedly, the noodles. They struck the perfect balance between softness and mouthfeel. Each bite was a delightful journey of flavors and textures that left a lasting impression.?️ Bonus Chili Oil: If you're a fan of extra spice, it offers additional chili oil at the shop. What's surprising is that it's not just spicy but also incredibly flavorful, with crispy chili bits that add a delightful crunch to your noodles.? Note on Deposit: It's important to be aware that it operates with a CA$10 deposit per bowl. However, don't worry; you can easily reclaim this deposit by returning the bowl to the shop after finishing your meal. It's a simple process that ensures the restaurant's bowls are properly managed.“
“Thumbs up! I really like the beautiful girl Gabi and the handsome guy Karry. They are very warm, 5?+. I shout to the boss from afar, please cherish and take care of these two babies! Added N more points to the store! ! ! Love it, love it...“
“This was our first time here and we loved it! We had Sylvia as our server and she was so kind and friendly ? The tomato broth was sweet & a little sour and the Liu’s special spicy soup was amazingly spicy (beware of the spice!). The hot bar was superb. They have one of the best fried chickens I had and they have a lot of special sauces and desserts! We got the lunch special as well which was super duper worth to try! Will come back for sure! ?“