A Clay Pot Rice Experience Worth the Burn After a business meeting, I decided to stop by Yaohan Food Mall again to try their clay pot rice. They offer a variety of toppings, including Chinese sausage, steamed spare ribs, sautéed chicken, and more. I opted for the steamed black bean spare ribs with sausage over rice. The cashier asked how spicy I wanted it--I said medium, and it turned out to be just right: enough zing to wake up my palate without scorching my tongue. I was told there would be a 20-minute wait. Honestly, just minutes later, my beeper went off--signaling that my meal was ready. The dish looked incredibly appetizing, with the steamy, aromatic fragrance of black beans wafting up and instantly transporting me to the bustling street food markets of Hong Kong and China. This was clearly going to be an authentic clay pot rice experience. I nearly burned my fingers moving the hot bowl, but once I tossed everything together and mixed the ingredients into the rice, I couldn't resist diving in spoonful after spoonful. The slightly sweet soy sauce, combined with the savory black bean seasoning and that subtle medium-heat kick, made every bite absolutely divine. You really have to try it yourself to understand just how satisfying this dish can be. The best part? The lightly charred, crispy rice crust at the bottom of the pot--an absolute treat. The meal comes with a daily soup, but unfortunately, it was quite lackluster--a watery winter melon broth that tasted more like hot water with a pinch of chicken powder. I'd give that a 1.5/5 at best. That said, the clay pot rice itself was easily a 5/5--rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. I'll definitely be back to try another variation. This place is well worth a return visit read more

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I really wanted to like this place but the clay pot rice was not that good. The rice was not crispy. It was kind of a chewy crunch and sticks to my teeth. Chicken was tender but a little bland and the spare ribs were small and lots of cartilage. I'm sure the noodles are good because I see a lot of people ordering soup noodles but my rating is only for the clay pot rice. read more

Ajea Noodle - Chicken and spare rib clay pot with fried egg - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I visited Ajea Noodle which is located inside of Yaohan centre. Every time I walk by, I always see there was line-up. So, I wanted to try What I ordered - Pork chop and Chicken rice. They are specializes for craypot rice. So, I went for one of their signature dish. Staff cooked craypot rice right at storefront and we can see how they cooked. I really enjoyed watching it. Rice was serviced with soup, garnish, and sauce. When I mixed rice with garnish, it gained more flavor, it was good. Pork chop and chicken were very tender, flavor was just perfect. I really liked it. I regret that I should have dined in at food court because rice was served with cray pot which looked really nice. Next time, I will try craypot rice at foot court! read more

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Liked the concept, just not the execution. There were elements we really liked. The flavor of the sausage, crunch on some of the rice, taste on the pork. Dislikes- not much meat on pork pieces, more than half the rice along the bottom was burnt. read more

Ajea Noodle - Chinese Sausage and Pork bowl. - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I've been looking for a clay pot rice place and when this came across my feed, I knew I had to check it out! It was still a bit busy when I went on a weekday evening with around a 25 minute wait. I got the cantonese style one (16.99) which came with bacon, duck leg and sausage, little spicy. Though, it didn't taste spicy at all. The rice was crispy and came with a LOT of meat as well as some sauce, pickled mustard greens and soup. The soup was very healing tasting and a great prelude to my meal. It was quite filling and I even had leftovers I'd definitely come back when I'm craving clay pot rice! read more

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Food stall in the Yaohan Centre food court. Busy on a weekend with a decent line to the cashier. Was the 2nd most popular stall in the food court at the time. They serve two things: 1. noodle soup where you can customize the noodle, soup, and ingredients, and 2. claypot rice. They offer some different topping combinations for the claypot rice. I got the cured pork and chicken claypot rice. Claypot rice takes a bit of time, so it was 15 min for the order to be ready. If you are eating at the food court, they serve it in the claypot. Comes with a small cup of soy sauce, a bowl of soup and a serving of pickled veggies (green beans). It's legit claypot rice since you do get the nice crispy burnt rice at the bottom of the pot. Pretty good flavors on the chicken, mixed with salty cured pork and sour pickled veggies make for a pretty good meal. Decent portions. The soup was not too bad either. Price was $16. read more

Ajea Noodle - cured pork and chicken claypot rice - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Great, fresh, hot, authentic clay pot rice and noodles. The clay pot rice is such a treat, excellent temperature, controlled spice level, and you get the crispy rice from the edges. It takes about 15-20 mins for each clay pot rice order, but it's worth the wait. read more

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This is in the food court of Yaohan Centre. Lines can get long but it varies based on when you get here. The staff are quick to take ur order. If you are sharing dishes, there is a .25 fee for extra plates with utensils. You order your food, find a table, and return for your order when your number is called. We ordered a chicken and pork rib clay pot rice, a non spicy beef noodle soup, and a clay pot rice with Chinese sausage and marinated meats. You do have to wait a bit for your clay pot rice to cook (15 or so minutes) but it gives you a chance to look around. Meat to rice ratio could have been better but the flavor was fine and the crispy rice at the bottom was good. The beef noodle soup was delicious and the broth was flavorful. read more

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The wait is long but its worth it. The trick is to time the rice for it to stay at the bottom long for it to be crispy but not too long that it hardens where toj can't scrape it off. The rice was very flavourful and just enough for be very satisfied. The meat to ratio is good. Tried the chicken and Chinese sausage rice and it hit the spot. The place is in a good court so getting a table isn't too bad during off peak hours. This place doesn't open for dinner. read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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You need to mix it all up (and dump everything in there) to make go from 5 to 10! Took about 25 mins for the dish and it's piping hot. The crispy bits are the best so make sure you scrape it up. Got the chicken and pork rice bowl and medium spicy. Comes with soup on the side and it's a little bland but balances the rice out. Service is friendly read more

Ajea Noodle (in Chinese means "Love your home" based on the Chinese character) 3700 No.3 Road, Richmond Located at Yoahan Centre Food Court I decided to check out the claypot rice at Ajea. We came on a weekday at 12 noon, there was a line up! And... the line up continued while we were eating there. So they make this Szechuan noodles that seems to be popular. I came for the claypot rice, despite the long line up, it moved quite fast. I placed my order for chicken & Chinese sausage claypot rice, I was told it was a 25 minutes wait. After 25 mins, my order was ready! Came with a small container of special soya sauce for the claypot rice with soup & pickled veggies. I did ask for an extra soya sauce thinking the sauce may not be enough. Trust me, one sauce was enough. The claypot rice met my expectation! I needed to just use one sauce as it was quite salty. I like the burnt rice bottom, the burnt was just perfect for me. The chicken was nicely seasoned, tender & the Chinese sausage was a perfect match with the chicken. A wonderful meal...I now have a place to go for my claypot rice. Cash Only, parking is plentiful read more

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Wanted to try the clay pot rice here for some time, finally did and it was tasty. This food stall is probably the busiest in the Yohan foot court. The clay pots are made to order and take time, so if you're in a rush, this place probably isn't for you. Also tried the soup noodle, but just not a big fan of the numbing spice. This is a food court so don't expect much more ambiance than that. Order, get your food, eat, and leave. read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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This place is always PACKED, even on a weekday afternoon. Their claypot rice is made fresh for every single order, so it comes out piping hot and crispy on the bottom. The downside of this is that the order will take quite a long time, so do not come here if you are in a hurry. I've loved all of the different toppings that I've gotten, with my favorite being the chicken and bacon. The chicken comes out silky, while the bacon has a slight crust that complements the soft chicken very well. The pickled mustard green that they give with every order adds a really nice tang to the otherwise one-tone dish. This is my true comfort food and I don't mind waiting 20+ minutes each time. I just wish they would provide you with a sturdier spoon because it does get tricky trying to dig under the rice crust with a very flimsy plastic spoon. read more

Tasty rices dishes heated in a clay pot that really makes the tastes come out amazing. I had the green bean pork ribs on rice and it was delicious but I felt the portions were just the slightest tad too small for me .rice dishes or noodle both got for about $16 . read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Super tasty claypot (potted rice) place inside the Yaohan food court. Parking is plentiful in the Yaohan lot. I actually came here expecting to try the noodle soup, but noticed everyone was ordering claypots. Time to give that a go. The claypots are custom made to order, so they do take about 15 minutes. The claypots are oh so pretty. See photo. They can do various levels of spicy, which is really just different levels of chopped jalapenos and chilis. Definitely quite a bit of kick. The combo comes with a bowl of soup, a dish of pickled beans, and some dipping sauce for the meat chunks. The rice is crispy but not burnt. They get it just right. Special mention. I'd gladly eat here again. Recommended. read more

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Located in the middle of Yaohan center food court, this small restaurant offers food that packs a punch. I always get the spiciest option because I rarely find satisfaction in spice levels. Lucky me I found Ajea Noodles that truly satisfy my taste buds for spice!!!!! It is always the most busiest restaurant in the food court and you will always see everyone with a bowl of noodles. The noodles are cooked to perfection and the flavor is SO GOOD. Worth the wait if there is one but their service is quite fast for how busy they almost always are! Cant wait to go back AGAINNNNNN. They are cash or wechat/alipay only. read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We came here on a saturday at 11am and there were already people lining up before it opened. We didn't realize that it was cash only so we ended up ordering on fantuan and picked up the food after about 15 minutes. We got the beef noodle with bok choy, mild spice, and it was pretty decent! The mild spicy is definitely spicier than usual and it also has a numb flavor to it which makes it interesting. Even though we got it in take out style, the portion is actually huge so we ended up taking it home. But it came out to be under $15 and it was worth it. read more

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Stopped by Yaohan Centre on my day trip to Richmond and decided to grab a rice bowl for the drive back to the states for dinner. I ordered a Chinese sausage and pork chop rice and it did not disappoint. It was actually a really simple dish but was super nostalgic because it reminded me of what we ate as a kid, grandma's home cooking! The rice is shaky served on a stone pot so that the rice could get crispy. The steamed Chinese sausage and pork chops were perfectly seasoned that no sauce was needed. Even my toddler loved the dish. They give you a decent portion with a soup on the side. The only downside was that the wait was literally 20-25 minutes long; which was a bit too long for food court food. But I didn't regret it cause it made a great dinner, even hours after it was ordered! read more

When you're craving claypot rice, finding a place that serves it in smaller, individual portions outside of a sit-down restaurant can be challenging. Luckily, this food court stall at Yaohan Centre in Richmond has you covered! While it may seem unassuming, Ajea Noodle's offerings are far from ordinary and well worth a visit. For $15-$18, you get a freshly prepared, sizzling hot pot of deliciousness with your choice of toppings. The rice is crispy and scorched, the meats are delicious, and watching them prepare the claypots on the stove right up front adds to the experience. The claypot rice takes 15-20 minutes to prepare, but it's well worth the wait as each pot is made-to-order and prepared fresh. The flavours are outstanding, and each bowl is a comforting and hearty meal that warms you from the inside out. Each claypot rice also comes with a side of pickled veggies, soy sauce, and a bowl of soup -- all of which perfectly complement the main dish. WHAT WE TRIED Cantonese-Style Savoury Rice Pork Chops and Chicken Rice The Cantonese-Style Savoury Rice was a symphony of flavours featuring bacon, duck leg, and sausage. While delicious, I couldn't help but wish for a bit more of the duck, as there were only two or three small pieces, which had left me wanting more. In comparison, the Pork Chops and Chicken Rice claypot was loaded with generous portions of pork chops and chicken. Both claypots showcased perfectly cooked rice, with an irresistible layer of crispy, scorched rice, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. Heads up, as with most Asian food court establishments in Richmond, Ajea is cash only. This spot is also busy for a good reason, so do expect a lineup during peak hours. With great taste at reasonable prices, Ajea Noodle proves that sometimes the best culinary experiences can be found in the most unexpected places. So, if you find yourself craving a simple and satisfying meal, Ajea Noodle is the place to be! Instagram Reel: https://bit.ly/3YqhlHg read more

Ajea Noodle - Cantonese-Style Savoury Rice - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We arrived at 11:05 and there were already people ahead of us in line. We ordered the noodle with signature broth, sweet potato noodles and pork intestines. We also ordered the Cantonese style clay pot rice. They told us it would take around 15-20 minutes. They asked if we wanted the noodles and rice out at the same time and we said yes. It took around 30 minutes for the rice to be ready so if you are in a rush please come early because afterwards I heard them telling people it would take around an hour for the rice. They have a limited amount of stoves so it takes longer for the rice to be ready. The noodles were pretty delicious and addicting. They are very generous with the toppings and the noodles. Lots of intestines inside and I didn't feel super thirsty after eating it. I love the salty marinated veggies inside. Everything goes so well together. Next time I will try the sweet and sour soup base with potato noodles instead. The Cantonese clay pot rice was also delicious. The rice was well cooked. Each grain was separate from each other and it had a good amount of crispiness on the bottom. They are also very generous with the sausage and marinated dried duck. Next time I would try the spicy Sichuan style one or the chicken one because it looked good when they were making it. I would definitely come back! read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles with signature soup base, sweet potato noodles, intestines - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I think that I'd still opt to go to "41 Noodle & Rice Pot House" for clay pot rice, but this was a very solid option at a food court! Please keep in mind you will need 20 minutes or so for your order to be done since they have to fire up a customized pot every time someone orders it. The spicy level means you'll get varying amounts of chopped Chili peppers on top. read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

My first time trying this place I ordered their "Chinese style" clay pot rice and it's GOOD! I only wished that there was some charred (crispy) rice at the bottom of the pot but other than that the dish was good!! Came with soy sauce and some sort of pickled side dish (which was good). Definitely would go back to try their other dishes! read more

Ajea Noodle - "Chinese style" --very good! - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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We were in town and heard the Yaohan Centre food court was good. Based on YELP reviews, we decided to give this noodle house a try. Given the price ($19 total) we decided to try just one bowl of noodles. It was a very good bowl of noodles - rice noodles and the 4-meat combo and Bok choy. Although the price was high it was a good meal and filling. read more

Located in Richmond at the Yaohan Centre food court on No 3 Road. Ordered the chicken and Chinese sausage clay rice pot that takes about 15-20 mins to prepare once ordered but if this place is busy be prepared for a longer wait. The clay pot rice came with a small bowl of soup that you could mix with the crispy rice or just consume it on its own. I went with the non spicy version and was not disappointed, everything was piping hot as it should be. Next time I come back I will bring my own ss spoon as I observed some of the other customers had with them as the crispy rice that's stuck to the clay pot is difficult to remove with the plastic spoon they give you to dine there. read more

The food was mid. The place was very crowded so it was a little hard to order the food. I ordered the food and they forgot to make my Udon noodles. I ordered them again and I waited 20 minutes for them to make it. I got the food and the chicken udon noodles soup did not taste like chicken soup. There were more bean sprouts than noodles. The ambience was alright. I definitely expected way better. read more

Ajea Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Super flavorful, chewy noodles, quick service. Claypot rice is popular here too which will take ~20 min. read more

Ajea Noodle - Potato Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Discovered this place through Anson and Angely (Food Vloggers). They did a review of the Clay Pot Rice and how there is always a long line up. Out of curiosity sake, I went to check it out. The first time I attended this food stall, I ordered the Cantonese Savoury Clay Pot Rice which had slices of Chinese sausage and bacon. The second time I went there, I had the chicken and chinese sausage. To me, they were just ok. Then the third time I went there, I tried their Potato Noodle soup with 4 meats and signature base soup with just a little bit spicy. That was good and tasty. I think this food stall is selling more of the soup than the clay pot rice because it takes 20 to 30 mins. before getting your order. Nonethless, some customers didn't mind waiting. If and when I go back, I'd go for the Potato Noodles soup with 4 meats. read more

Hidden gem inside Yaohan centre food court. This is my third time here and their service has been consistently friendly. They greet you right away and will help you with anything extra you need. We ordered the Special Spicy soup base with traditional noodle and another with rice noodle. The soup base is so flavourful and well prepared. The soup tastes like one that has been cooked over a long time and is not overly salty. I don't normally drink all the soup when eating noodle soup, but with this one its an exception. I've ordered it with pork ribs and beef. I prefer the pork because its way more tender. The toppings include perserved vegetables and peanuts. I ordered a side of veggies as well and it was a good sized portion. Will definitely be bringing friends back here again. read more

Ajea Noodle - Special Spicy Rice noodle with Pork ribs. - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Very salty clay pots and noodle dishes!! only accept cash or debit card. If you pay with USD they will rip you off with 1:1 exchange rate.

I love the mixed noodles at Ajea (ask for dry noodles, select traditional noodle type, and add braised pork). I live in San Francisco and was craving some good dry noodles. When visiting Vancouver, my girlfriend and I found Ajea Noodles and I was hooked. I dragged her back twice more before we left. She wanted to "try other options", I told her to look at Yelp and find anything like Ajea. She could not, so we kept coming back. Then when we came back to Vancouver on a cruise, we skipped Vancouver and came right back to Ajea Noodles. One of the highlights of our time in Vancouver for sure (we are suckers for good dry noodles). Pro tip #1: start less spicy! I usually eat "medium" spiciness at Asian restaurants but this place brings the heat. Pro tip #2: the noodles will come with some broth. But not to worry once you mix it together it gets absorbed and you have delicious dry noodles! read more

Ajea Noodle - Mixed noodles with pork - Noodles Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

If you like clay pot rice, you must try their pork rib on rice and eat it in the food court! Takeout is also good, but you won't get that extra time for the rice to sizzle in the clay pot! read more

All afternoon I was searching the Chinese malls and food courts for Szechuan Spicy Noodle Soup. The one place I thought of was closed at Parker Place Mall and somehow we ended up at Yao Han which was our first place to try but decided not to go there first. Wow! Things have changed there in the food court. Three new Food Court Eateries opened up recently and they all look good! I noticed that the older Cantonese style food court eateries are slowly closing down and being replaced with more regional mainland Chinese food kiosks. Like this one. Ajea Noodles. Their logo at first looked like Flea Noodles. I was kinda getting itchy just wanting to try it out of curiosity. We come up to the counter happy that we found what we think we were looking for. After the lady behind the counter realized that we didn't speak Mandarin, she spoke to us in English. Just like that! Now we can talk food! I ordered up a bowl of Spicy EXTRA SPICY noodle soup with succulent braised pork riblets. There wasn't really much bone, more like cartilage or soft-bone that you could chew. I decided to order just that so I could see what the standard flavour was like. Of course EXTRA SPICY was delivered. The food prep reminded me of those Food Ranger (Trevor James) videos I'd see on Youtube where he films small Szechuan places preparing these spicy bowls of tongue numbing chili soups. Just the thought of that and being able to experience it here in Canada? Yup, Richmond has changed a lot over the years and Szechuan food is popular. Especially the Chongqing style hotpots and TanTan noodles. Anyways, My bowl of soup came with hand made tender noodles (bit soft for my liking, but then I find these are always like this. No such thing as al dente in Chinese noodles. People seem to enjoy them soft. Hmmmmmm. So if you're diabetic, maybe stay away from these types of dishes unless your blood sugar is low and you need that glycemic boost? The bowl came with plenty of noodles, yes and some veggies and of course the meat. You could see the chili's but there wasn't much of the Szechuan peppercorns which I was hoping for. Those peppercorns make your mouth numb when you eat them. Isn't that awesome? Kinda reminds me of visiting the dentist.......... Yeah..... I don't know what's going on in my noggin. Must be the spice cause, it was hot enough that it made me sweat! Just like my dear old Dad. If you like spicy food, try this place out. If you don't like spicy food, then still try this place out. We also tried their noodles without the spicy soup and had added some other items like Fried Egg and Pickled Cowpea and Veggies for a few bucks more. Their specialty is their Szechuan Clay Potted Rice which is cooked under a direct fire to make the rice nice and crispy. For just under $10 you get a full meal and you can have it spicy. It takes about 15 minutes to make so you have to call in and order it ahead of time. I can't wait to try that out. So of course, I'll be back to try them out again. Maybe sooner than I think. In the meantime, here is my video of my first visit here. The visual will hopefully give you a better idea of what we ate. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/wFb7Bt6kogs read more

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Oh my... I love noodles, i have ate mountains of zhaijiangmian, ramen, pho, beef noodles, Korean cold noodle, But this place is just horrible. I order one beef noodle and one pork. After tasting it the first few bites, I can honestly say the chief of this place probably never set his/her foot inside of a kitchen. I know 6 year olds who can make instant noodles better than this place. The servers are telling people this joint is owned by a popular TV show host (Meng Fei). I'm guess that's how they make money, by relying on advertising and purely by advertising. I won't be too surprised if their profit margin is 95 percent. Beef noodles has 3 small bits of beef pretty much tells you everything you need to know about this place. Please do yourself a favor and try literally ANY where else in that food court Cheers! read more

I love this place especially the potato noodles! I come all the way from burnaby or ubc for these noodles specifically.