This review is based upon my ordering takeout. I made a special request off the menu and they…read morehonored it. I recommend checking & opening the containers before leaving the restaurant, however. I asked for vegetables to be cooked until very soft for my elderly mother's weak teeth. They were not cooked soft. Perhaps communication error. Nice family-run place. I am used to Chinese-American cooking, which this is not. It seems authentic Chinese. A mandarin-speaking couple was dining in while I was there. Prices were higher than what I was used to for Chinese takeout. But I am new to the area and this is an upscale neighborhood. If you have a yen for Chinese food, give it a try!

I love this restaurant. The food is authentic Chinese food not "renovated" mixed Chinese style and…read morewestern style food

A great little pho spot in what is really the middle of a food desert - this is coming from someone…read morewho has been working / running daily errands in and out of the neighbourhood for just about 10 years and counting. At work, my coworkers occasionally pre-ordered their lunch at said 'the pho place' down the road, and I would ALWAYS know what they're having because the phos were so aromatic throughout the entire open office - very drool worthy. And by all means, my coworkers raved about their satay pho (next on my to-try list). I drove past a sandwich board heading home one day and it advertised something along the lines of happy hour pho - yes please! As a quick bit, this will suffice. With the happy hour menu, I had the OPTION to pick one of their 3 signature phos. For a first timer, the classic pho will really put the restaurant to the test! My classic pho was served in a prompt manner, served with the classic sprouts and sides, it was piping hot, and I really liked that the noodles were not overcooked and still retained a bit of bounce to it. All in all, it was a solid bowl of pho - served with a nice selection of classic meats: meatballs, sliced beef, tendon, a few pieces of tripe etc. The service was great a well, the lady manning the store was very speedy with service, friendly, and attentive. The only awkward thing is the location, it's a tad difficult to maneuver into their parking lot and the space are a wee tight, but that shouldn't ward anyone away. Cute little gem in hood!

Excellent! One of my most favorite places to visit when I'm back in Vancouver. The platter is…read moreawesome and has a little bit of everything. It has spring rolls, fresh rolls, baos, and yucca fries with spicy mayo. I usually opt to share this with my friend and then we'll get a curry or pho that the very lovely staff / kitchen will split into 2 bowls. Angels. The peanut satay bowl is truly amazing with the perfect level of spice and abundance of flavors. I'll always be back here; every visit to Van.

This was a great experience. We went for an anniversary lunch and the food was amazing. Fish was…read morefresh. They said the fish is imported weekly from Japan and the two more local fish were sockeye salmon from Vancouver and King salmon from Alaska. My favorite was the shrimp dish! I also loved the noodles. The salmon was so fresh and it melts in your mouth!

After having several fine sushi spots in Vancouver, I thought I'd try this one and happy I did…read more Unique. I tried the aburi oshi, pressed, seared fish. The pressing made it seem almost like a combo of the fish. I tried the sampler, each one had a different seasoning on it. I really liked the salmon with a jalapeno on top. The mackerel was pretty good, but I think "fishier' than raw mackerel, the sauce was thicker than I expected. I enjoyed the shrimp too. It almost didn't look like shrimp, but tasted like it. I liked the lemon/lime on it a ton. Sat at the bar, big bar, was away from the view, but the server was super friendly.

We were just scrolling around after being in the area, and Don caught our eyes! Wasn't too busy for…read morea Saturday night-- but it was perfect because we got seated right away! Small and cozy restaurant, with good vibes for a date night out! Shoutout to our amazing waitress. She was so sweet and welcoming. I wish we got her name!! I had no expectations walking in and didn't have any expectations. I was surprised that the portions were actually decent. My boyfriend's favourite was the jumbo prawns-- he liked the texture and flavour! It was the opposite for me.. I thought the outside made it hard to eat and it was a little too salty for me. Their salmon don and chicken karaage was superb though. Flavours were on point for both and I just really enjoyed them overall. We both agreed that the beef tartare was nothing special. Didn't really taste the freshness of the beef. This was a pleasant experience overall!

Went for lunch with my cousin for a media testing event. The location is easily accessible by bus…read moreas a few of them drop off right on front of the restaurant. The restaurant is charming with great decor and wonderful staff. The service was quick and the food was delicious. We had the following: * Tornado Prawn * Dragon Under the Sea * Truffle Cream Chicken Karaage * Chickpea Fritters * Pan Bread with Chili Lap Cheong & Two Poached Eggs * Dessert: White Rabbit Crème Brûlée

I went about 5mins after they opened for lunch and was seated immediately, though there were…read morealready several groups inside. I got the vegetarian cauliflower and tofu khao soi curry (with wonton noodles) - it was delicious, flavorful, and perfect on a cold rainy day. Service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. This restaurant is great for solo dining - I went by myself and sat at the counter next to two women who were also dining solo.

fat mao was busy when we visited around noon on a sunday and we ended up sitting at the bar. the…read morespace has a casual, modern feel with an open kitchen and a pretty lively atmosphere. unfortunately, there was a strong burnt grease smell hanging through the restaurant that was hard to ignore during the meal. our party of two ordered the khao soi chicken curry ($24) and the braised duck noodles ($26). one thing fat mao does well is the freshness of the ingredients. both dishes came with fresh bean sprouts, a lime wedge, cilantro, and a choice of noodles, which added nice brightness and texture. the presentation was appealing and both bowls looked carefully put together. i had the khao soi chicken curry with clear rice sheet noodles, those soft, silky, wide translucent rice noodles, but they didn't really unfold or separate nicely and felt like they may have been slightly overcooked. the broth was a rich, creamy northern thai style curry with crispy noodles and pickled mustard greens. while it had good flavour, it leaned a bit salty overall. the braised chicken leg also didn't taste freshly cooked, which was disappointing. my friend had the braised duck noodles with shanghai wide noodles. the aromatic soy broth was comforting and the duck was tender, though the seasoning again came across a bit salt heavy. overall, fat mao was okay. the fresh garnishes and nice presentation were highlights, but the strong saltiness, chicken that didn't taste freshly made, and the lingering burnt grease smell took away from the experience. not a bad meal, but not one i'd be in a rush to go back for.

We dined here on a weekday evening with a 6pm reservation and were seated promptly. The…read morerestaurant's mid‑century modern meets jazz‑club interior, with glossy wood, curved banquettes, and attentive lighting, is genuinely striking and elevates Chinatown's otherwise gritty streetscape. We were really excited for this dinner but our a la carte start didn't land as hoped. The Octopus Salad arrived notably salty, dominated by a hon‑dashi‑like punch that overwhelmed the otherwise tender octopus; its pairing with a bright parsley sauce felt discordant rather than balanced. The Tonno Mantecato was similarly heavy: closer to a warm smoked‑tuna potato salad than a refined crudo, its saltiness was intensified by the large amount of tobiko on the bruschetta. Portions run modest but the premium pricing accentuates the disconnect between expectation and flavor execution. We were further taken aback that half of the four mains on the menu were unavailable despite our early reservation within the first half‑hour of service. Being funneled toward chicken left a diner's question unanswered: why travel to a celebrated fusion restaurant only to eat something you could easily make at home? Service was uneven. Our server's brief, awkward question asking if it was my partner's birthday that night and responding with "cool" without even a "happy birthday" as a response was a missed opportunity for the warm hospitality this tier of dining usually delivers. I would verify dish availability as the a la carte menu and omakase offerings rotate, and mains can sell out early, it seems. They said they only prepared 5 servings of fish that night. While a visually gorgeous date‑night backdrop, the food is hit or miss and it's maybe not the best pick for milestone celebrations based on our experience.

I recently had a multi-course dinner here and it was one of the more creative tasting menus I've…read moretried in a while. The meal had a lot of thoughtful presentation of Italian and Japanese cuisine and interesting flavor combinations. Lighting and ambience-- we were sat next to a bar. Staff were extremely friendly and answered all the questions. We started with the Union Bay oysters, served with wasabi sauce on one side and kimchi sauce on the other. The oysters were extremely fresh. The octopus course was beautifully prepared. It was grilled, smoked, and deep fried, paired with pickled radish on the outside along with parsley, a clam purée, potatoes, and croutons. The Hokkaido sweet potato croquette came with a tartar-like sauce, and Venetian soft cheese. The croquette itself was crisp on the outside and creamy inside. Next was Miyazaki A5 wagyu, served with basil sauce and pickled cabbage as a palate cleanser. The server recommended trying it without sauce first, which I agree with -- the beef is rich enough on its own. Flaky salt was offered if needed, but honestly it didn't need much. The Hokkaido uni omelet was probably the most visually creative dish of the night. The egg was glazed and you're meant to cut it open in the middle, where a yolk breaks apart and spills out. It's a really cool design, but flavor-wise it was a bit too rich for me. There's an extreme amount of butter and cream, and I personally felt it would have benefited from some rice or something to balance it. The Siberian caviar tajarin featured handmade Italian egg noodles with chives and caviar. Simple but very luxurious. Amazing fresh noodles. Later we had Australian A5 wagyu, sous vide to medium rare. On top of it came parmesan on one side and black truffle on the other, in a red wine jus. Another extremely rich but delicious course. The polenta, rolled in potato breading with corn emulsion and turnips, was a nice savory transition before dessert. This is a traditional Italian dish, but I'm not the biggest fan of starch. Boyfriend absolutely loved it. Dessert was a unique combination of pistachio, yuzu, olive cream, and quince. The olive cream (sugar and cream based) was surprisingly good and the citrus from the yuzu kept it from being overly heavy. Overall, the meal was creative and thoughtfully executed. Some dishes leaned a bit rich for my taste, but the presentation and technique were impressive throughout. Definitely a memorable dining experience.

All I can say is that everything at this restaurant was on point…read more Unfortunately, there was horrible traffic (due to the Marathon closures), and we were 1/2 hour late! But the wonderful hostess accommodated us, and I am so glad that she did! I cannot remember everything that we ate, but I know we got pork belly, dumplings, and duck rice cakes. OMG - everything was perfectly and authentically prepared! The wait staff was wonderful and so helpful with ordering and suggestions for eating. What a wonderful experience! We cannot wait to go back to Vancouver and eat at Bao Bei AGAIN!!

I would rate the 2.5 stars out of 5. We had a reservation…read morefor 6pm , soon after we arrived the restaurant packed up quickly. Almost all the tables were full. They have a selection of snacks and small plates.tapas style and meant for sharing. We ordered a couple of item, they came one by one about 10 minutes apart. The dishes would have tasted so much better if they had came all together. The kitchen couldn't keep up with all the orders. We sat right front of the kitchen where you can see through. The dishes were coming out very slowly. Mautou The short ribs were overcooked and kinda tough to chew. The daikon radish on it was delicious. The plate was sitting for a while so it was not very hot when we got it Dumpling Steamed prawn and scallop dumpling. It was nice and hot. Filling was very good. The wrapper was horrible, it tastes like the cheap super market kind. Sablefish Delicious. Very soft . Didn't feel very Asian . More French style Pea shots Highly recommend by the server. The vegetables was very old and half of it was tough to chew. The tips were edible. It was also sitting for a while before we received it. It was not hot. Barely warm Not very impressed with this place. It's probably the most expensive and worst tasting Chinese food we had. Was not satisfied

This is the first time I am trying this place. From the outside, one would not know what to expect…read more The place is spacious! The vibe is a modern Asian fusion bar with fun drink menu items. Food is good and happy hour pricing is reasonable able. They have creative menu items like Shrimp and crab tacos and Shrimp burger. The oysters are fresh and tasty. The service was slow and the place was pretty chaotic. I would definitely come by before 5 pm and leave before 630 pm. They did mess up the drink order but made up for it. Otherwise, I'd probably come back for the food and drinks.

Food: 2/3 Service: 0.5/1…read moreAmbiance: 1/1 The food was delicious, however quite pricey for the amount. The cute little glass cask we got our sangria also didn't work properly and it was a pain to get the drink out if it. On top of which, the restaurant also doesn't seem to have proper structures in place to handle when there is a large influx of customers. The restaurant absolutely has potential. Location is great for a spot to hang out when waiting for your movie time to start, great concept, beautiful place - and the owner seems genuinely nice. However there are a lot of problems to be fixed before I would recommend it for sure to others. I am looking forward to properly priced dishes for the amount, better management when there are lots of customers, and making sure everything works as expected. When that happens this would be an absolutely lovely spot.