Found this place through a recommendation and it didn't disappoint…read more I ordered the beef noodle soup, Taiwanese sausage, popcorn chicken and braised pork rice with egg. All the dishes were tasty and delicious. I really enjoyed the noodles and the popcorn chicken the most. The chicken was super crispy and the beef noodle was just right and soup was tasty.

Good spot for authentic Taiwanese food , service is fast, seatings are limited, only good for small…read moregroups.

HOJA is well known for their handcrafted Mi-Sua. It's undeniably the best tasting Mi-Sua outside of…read moreTaiwan. Equally praised for their excellent Braised Pork Rice. It has that rich flavour and slow cooked texture that satiates the taste buds. It's all about their 70/30 fat to lean ratio that gets it right every time. Service here is phenomenal. The servers are great at tending to customers. The interior design and ambiance deserves much credit. This place is a must visit for anyone interested in Taiwanese Eats.

Came here for a popcorn chicken snack and ended up with a full meal…read more They aren't spaced for large groups but they were able to accommodate our large group of 9 quickly and we squeezed into a corner. Order via the QR code at the table then pay with server. Food came out fast! Their popcorn chicken is divine. A fine balance of salt, crunch and meaty chicken. The rice with season pork and egg was delicious and I heard the crispy pork knuckle was good. The dishes were well balanced and generously soaked in the sauce. Good price and decent size so you can try a little of everything there. The milk tea wasn't bad and satisfied the craving.

This place selling bubble tea and Taiwanese snacks used to be really cheap, but ever since their…read moreKorean competitor next door closed they've increased their prices. Watermelon slush was smooth and had a reasonably convincing taste. The size was good for a small. Okinawa pudding is Japanese milk tea with some pudding flavour. It was quite delicious, and had a very smooth flavour

Out of the plaza that has at least three shops offering bbt, this one is the best one…read more Lovely little tea shop that serves simple Taiwanese style food. The shop owners are so pleasant and friendly and the decor is a a sweet rustic mix. Lots of small table seating and a long bar down the back portion of the store. Caters mostly to the Bayview high school kids who camp out at this store and strip plaza. The bubble tea and tapioca is pretty good here. Base tester for me is the black lychee and also got a watermelon black tea (to mix it up today). Tapioca was perfectly cooked and chewy, syrup and tea was on par, this could have come from Ten Rens across the street or cha time if I didn't know better. Same strength for tea, syrup and sugar, but way better pricing. So if you can't make it to a Cha time you will be ok here. I will edit this when I try their milk tea. They offer a stamp card at the cash, I could pay with credit card. Really nice people and environment here, parking in plaza is a bit tough but would easily come back here for another drink. Promo is two regular size bbt/slush $6.49, can upgrade for a small up charge.

This is a nice option if you want to go for a Taiwanese hot pot meal. I ordered the Japanese Miso…read moreHot Soup and it was filled with quite the variety of ingredients. Portion wise, this is great if you have a big appetite. What's nice is the fully customization options so you can cater to your needs. Food was decent and kept hot throughout the meal as there's a heater that continues to run throughout the meal. Service was alright, but room for improvement. The area was spacious, so it's easy to keep a conversation going without things being too loud. One thing to watch out for is your clothes will definitely smell like food once you leave. Overall, a decent place to go to if you want hot pot.

Individual hot pot style meal. Great for a cold winter day and at a reasonable price - lunch items…read morecan be $17.99 with a simple drink, black or green tea and the option to upgrade to a bubble tea style drink for -an additional $3+.

Tip: Get the high mountain pouchong tea with lemon juice and konjac. It's delicious!…read more After having a not-so-stellar Yelp experience at Ramin Isshin, I left the eatery with fellow Yelper friend, Jason. I felt like getting a drink. I noticed this Chicha San Chen and wanted to check it out. Jason joined me to work off some of the ramen that he had devoured. I've been to the Chicha San Chen at CF Markville. This store is at least twice as big as that location. There were plenty of places to sit down and enjoy your tea. I had a couple of fruity sparkling drinks at the CF Markville place. I was going to ask the man behind the counter if he had them. Instead, he said that he'd be back and I could look at the menu. It was delivered in a not-now-I'm-busy tone. It was odd. It's the only reason why this place doesn't get five stars. I'm so glad that Jason was with me. He said that the woman at CF Markville suggested that he get the high mountain pouchong tea with lemon juice and konjac. I decided to go with this drink. I got this drink with less sugar and less ice. I paid with my debit card on my phone. I tapped and was done. It didn't take much time for this drink to be made. It was nice chatting up a storm with Jason as we waited. The moment of truth was here. My drink was ready. I took a sip. It was awesome! The foam tasted like lemon meringue. The tea was perfect with the lemon juice. The konjac was chewy. I haven't had konjac since I visited Song Tea eons ago (rest in bubble tea peace). I wish that this drink came in a larger size. I drank it too fast... haha! I had a great experience with my friend's recommendation. I like that there's lot of parking in this plaza. I'd return again for more good bubble tea. Maybe staff will be more cheerful then. (437)

Ok HELLO?? The aesthetic is so zen and charming inside!! I swear Taiwanese tea shops are so calming…read moreand peaceful. And the place is so fragrant with the natural aroma of tea. While we were waiting for our drinks we sat at this really cute window nook and just took in the peacefulness. The server was very helpful with tea selections and knew which teas paired with what flavours. I got the non caffeinated tea (picture) with honey, no sugar, with grassy, and no ice. My wife had a mango tea with foam. Our drinks were perfect. I love that it was zero fuss. Surprisingly not very busy but we did just have a killer snowstorm. I'm definitely coming back here more often.

This is a wonderful little restaurant which serves Taiwanese beef noodle soup, including Taiwanese…read morespecialty items such as pigs' ear, cucumber salad, Taiwanese "kimchi" and lovely "stinky" tofu which my spouse and I love. We ordered a small beef shank noodle soup (each), a plate of stinky tofu and Taiwanese-style kimchi to share. Not only did it hit the spot, we had tons left over and packed it to go. Portions are very generous. I like this restaurant for many reasons: 1. SPOTLESSLY CLEAN down to the condiments on the table. The restroom was gleaming, it was that spotless. These things matter! 2. Very low ballad music barely audible; 3. Quiet ambiance; 4. Food is not fatty and tastes "clean". The menu is short, but on a cold, blustery day it provides all the good elements of a bowl of comfort in a quiet, pleasant environment.

Very beef-filled, flavourful broth. Food came out quickly after we placed our order. Service was…read morefast. The bok choy was so fresh and crunchy. Tripe and beef tasted great. We ordered the large size for both bowls and they will give you a generous portion of noodles.

Love the vintage decor, very 60s Hong Kong / Taiwan style. Inside is spacious and clean…read more Taiwanese Style Minced Pork on Rice: The minced pork tasted like chopped chashu, with a sweet hint to it. The pork portion was a bit too small; I finished all the meet without getting through half of the rice. But overall it was flavourful. Japanese Style Sliced Chicken Cutlet: The chicken was tender and juicy. We also added a steak and a pork rib, on top of spaghetti with black pepper teriyaki sauce. The portion was pretty generous. Service was good. The staff were friendly and attentive. They helped me reheat my dish. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3.7/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 3.5/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.8/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 3.8

Great HK-Style Comfort Food! Fantastic value at $15.99 for a…read morelunch special! The C05 Baked Cheese Pork Cutlet is a must-try -- I had it over tomato rice and the melted cheese and tender pork cutlet combo was delicious. Love the variety of sauce choices too (black pepper, tomato, curry, cream of mushroom). The complimentary HK milk tea is a great bonus, and food court prices match the lunch special -- you really can't go wrong here!

Really enjoyed my meal at Xin Yi Time! It's getting harder to find affordable meals these days, so…read moreI was surprised that most dishes here are under $13 while still giving such massive portions. I tried the Taiwanese braised pork rice and it tasted very authentic -- super flavorful, well marinated, and nice and saucy. Every combo also comes with rice and 2 veggies, which makes it feel like a complete home-style meal. The shop itself is small and simple, run by a friendly Asian auntie, which gives it a cozy homemade vibe. Definitely more of a takeout spot, but great for a quick affordable comfort meal. Would come back again!

Fantastic Taiwanese Bento place located in Kings Square. You really get a great big bang for your…read morebuck here. The ladies are friendly and generous with their portions. The establishment is small and meant for take out. There are 2 tables where you can sit but it's a tight fit so best to take your food to the food court area to eat. The combos are great, you get to select a protein and 2 sides that come with rice. Flavours are good so would definitely come back again!

Dessert 5/5 We have…read moreoften frequented this Ten Ren. It can accommodate large groups as well. This Ten Ren offers hot dinners, snacks and desserts, beverages and healthy beverages. We had the Oolong Tea shaved ice with toppings, grass jelly, boba, red bean, and jellies and a Mango shaved ice. Our favourite was the Oolong tea shaved ice, subtle but the flavour of Oolong tea was present. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't be fooled by the grey brown appearance, I would return for that alone. The Mango shaved ice was also delicious served with cut pieces of fresh mango. We are simply spoilt with always being able to order a mango shaved ice everywhere we go.

Food was good…read more Service is friendly and prompt. Ambiance is nice but a little bit noisy. Very busy.