This review is for their breakfast only, which is served until 11AM. I ordered the western combo which came with 2 eggs, a choice of protein (ham, luncheon meat, bacon, sausage, chicken steak, pork chop etc), and toast for about $8. I added a shredded pork and preserved vegetable noodle soup for $2.75 and a cold milk tea for an extra dollar. My boyfriend got the congee set (pork with preserved egg) and XO sauce pan fried rice cakes for about $10. Most of the tables were full when I arrived at 10:30AM on a Sunday but we still got a table right away. Even though it can get quite busy here I find that I rarely have to wait for a table. From my photos the bacon looks a little sad and shrunken but it was surprisingly good. My over easy eggs were still runny in the middle, my bacon not over cooked and the toast had a nice crunch. I like that they use chinese bakery style bread which is slightly sweet. My noodle soup was solid too. I was surprised that the congee was generous with the pork and century egg. Some places serve congee where I have to hunt for traces of anything inside. My boyfriend loved the rice cakes; they were a little spicy with a strong XO flavour. We both ended up being so full we skipped lunch and packed half the congee to go. Total cost was $23! Great value. I think the service is decent - you can see they are very busy so it might take awhile to catch a server's attention but they are still polite and efficient. One thing to note though is that my boyfriend's food came out much later than mine. I had already finished most of my food by the time his congee came out. I haven't had dinner here in awhile since I find it a little expensive in terms of HK cafes but I think their breakfast and late night are worth checking out! read more

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When you come here and you look oriental they automatically talk to you in Chinese and they keep doing this throughout the whole service by starting in Chinese then switch to English. This tells you that you're in a HK Cafe style and most of their clientele are Cantonese speaking. We haven't been here in years, largely due to the fact that they chased my partner for not tipping them enough when the service was terrible. The food then was affordable but if you didn't speak Chinese you felt ousted. It's still the same today you get used to it unless you come with someone who isn't desensitized and then you feel double uncomfortable. Today we were here for breakfast which is a bit on the pricey side for what you get compared to some other popular breakfast places but then again you don't get this experience. It is an HK restaurant afterall. So you have to figure out the deals in the combo's. I enjoyed my Instant noodle with egg and spam . Make sure you leave a good tip or they'll chase you down the block ! read more

I've been to better HK-style cafes before. It's not the greatest, but it's not terrible either if you know what to order and what NOT to order. Came here twice, the first time it was for dinner and the other for lunch. At dinner, there was a group of 10 and we managed to occcupy a row of tables. Good thing this was dinner and not lunch since lunch, it gets busy a lot more than dinner. When I came here for lunch I was with my parents. The food: For dinner, I ordered the chicken steak with mushroom sauce from their set dinner menu. It comes with dinner bun, rice or spaghetti, and a drink (cold drink costs extra). For the price ($21 including tax and tip) it's not bad. You get a lot of food and you get two large pieces of the chicken steak! I got the iced lemon tea and it was ok. It wasn't strong and they could've sweetened it a bit more. My friends ordered a couple of fried rice, baked pork chop with fried rice, chicken wings with fries, and noddles. I didn't get to try the other dishes, but I heard that they were good. For lunch, I ordered the chicken steak sandwich with Portugeuse-style bun and fries. Both my parents ordered beef curry with rice. The chicken steak sandwich was good. Bun was baked and hot and the chicken steak tasted as good as the one at dinner. The curry on the other hand sucked. I've had better HK-style curries elsewhere. The potatoes tasted old, the beef tasted like it came from frozen, and the curry itself was mediocre at best. Skip the curry. Price wise, it was cheap, $7-8 each and it comes with a drink (again, cold drinks are extra), but still though I would not order the curry. Service was typical in HK-style cafes. You order, you get your food, you pay the bill. Overall it was ok, I would be fine with going back, but I know what not to order. read more

Café Gloucester - Chicken steak! - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Café Gloucester is one of my favourite Hong Kong-styled cafés in Vancouver. Every time I come back, me and my family go for either lunch or dinner. Today was no exception. With friendly staff and delicious food, it's no wonder the atmosphere is always bustling. Today, we ordered four things: Soya Beef Fried Noodle; Baked Pork Chop with Curry Sauce with Rice; French Toast; and my favourite, Beef Brisket Fried Noodle. Soya Beef Fried Noodle is a typical order for Hong Kong-styled cafés and is pretty hard to mess up. Café Gloucester's version was pretty standard as well. I found theirs to be less greasy and salty as other restaurant's, which although I'm not quite used to, I definitely appreciate from the health perspective. Baked Pork Chop with Curry Sauce with Rice is a nice mix-up from the usual tomato sauce variety. I like both versions from Café Gloucester because they somehow are able to keep their pork chop nice and crispy despite the sauce, a feat not easily accomplished. The curry sauce this time was a nice change and wasn't too spicy. I did find it a little bit greasier than a tomato sauce but I understand that this is due to the fact that you need to use oil to fry up the curry powder to enhance its flavour. French Toast was yummy! I loved that it's made with kaya jam, something that's often replaced with peanut butter nowadays. I would have liked it more if it was crispier on the outside, but it was good nonetheless. Now to my favourite dish - Beef Brisket Fried Noodles. This is another change up from your average Cantonese Fried Noodle. It still has the crispy base but with a different sauce - the stewed beef brisket sauce! I really love the combination. I found that the beef brisket to be soft and tender and the sauce was just right! Café Gloucester is definitely worth giving a try! Its busy ambience is reminiscent of a typical Hong Kong café, but cleaner and with nicer employees! read more

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I made a mistake and ordered the Prime Rib, it's suppose to be USDA Prime however as with most HK style cafe it was over marianted. Other cafe dishes good, like the baked pork chop rice and sets come with good Russian borscht, dinner roll, hot drink and dessert. read more

Over-rated! Today, I saw ppl lining up for 30min. so in that regards, I wouldn't wait for this kind of food. Sure it's a happening place and if this HK-style suits your craving but c'mon, the food wasn't worth the wait. Ordered their special: pork chop, lamb chop, thin steak, and chicken, all served on a hot stone grill, topped w/ a sunny side up egg, along w/ some steamed veggies: not bad for $21.99. Was it worth it? no, but good for leftovers too. Enjoyed the mixed fruit crepe instead, a bit fluffy w/ the chinese version of whipped creme and drizzled w/ not-so-sweet chocolate sauce...better. But have to give thumbs up to the half coffee/half tea cold drink, good sweetness. It's always busy here, things haven't changed! read more

Ok what are we suppose to do on a rainy Saturday afternoon? The original plan was to go golfing today but that plan was shot as soon as I looked out the window this morning! Ended up going for lunch at Cafe Cloucester on Cambie. I ordered the Portuguese Baked Chicken Rice. Took a bit of time to get it, cuz it came out piping hot from the oven! It's a load of food I ate half and saved the other half for dinner. I bet yah I've probably been to Gloucester a hundred times! It's like an comfy old pair of shoes to me! Put them on and you're never disappointed! read more

Café Gloucester - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Yeah, I'm in the minority. I have never liked this place and only had a revisit because someone else made the reservation. Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible, it's just sooooooooooooo average. Everthing from decor, service, selection, quality and portions are average. The only thing is NOT average has always been the price. It's a HK cafe with prices that rival a decent western sit down and eat. Why would I ever come here when there is Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House about 10 minutes away? I don't know. read more

The service was poor. We wanted lemon honey water as a drink and honey is an extra 0.60. If we want to pack food to go, it's another 0.50, if we want thin noodle, it's $1 - just does not make you feel great, having a fee for everything you want. The food was sub par. We ordered baked honeymoon fried rice and baked Portuguese fried rice and it tasted bland with heaps of rice and not much sauce or meat at all. Horrible Chinese style cafe :( read more

Café Gloucester - Baked honeymoon fried rice, bland, mostly rice. Had to pick at it... - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I always judge a HK restaurant with one food item and one food item only.... The Baked Pork Chop on Rice!... That's right folks.. this is my "go to" dish every time i hit up a joint like this... And whats with the name?.. sounds like the person who was thinking up the name sneezed and the name stuck.. I keed I keed.. but seriously tho.. i don't get it.... Ok back to their baked pork chop on rice... it was very good... pretty much the same as any other hk joint so i can't complain... Their menu selection is pretty huge so u might need a minute to look at the menu.. they also have a happy hour and some point in their hours of operation.. great if you wanna save a buck or two :D service is friendly and pretty speedy with a table of 11 last time i was there :D Great place :D seriously..... that name tho.... read more

I was expecting a lot from all the reviews that I've read on Yelp. But I'm not sure what the hype is all about. My friend and I ordered the Singapore fried vermicelli and the clear broth beef brisket with noodles. I love Singapore fried vermicelli, it's always my go-to dish when going to HK cafes. I was disappointed by this one because they used ham, instead of char siu! The rest of the dish was good, nice curry flavours with a bit of heat. But I just can't forgive the misstep in ingredients. The only problem I have with the second dish...was that they noodles were over cooked. They were gummy and fell apart! I would consider coming back again if I'm in the area, but I definitely won't be making a special trip to come back. read more

Growing up in Van, this has been one of my staples! Now that I live in NYC and after experiencing the NY Chinatown 'cha chan teng', this place is like a-maaaa-zing compared to what the east coast has to offer. My usuals are the curry beef brisket over rice, baked porkchop over rice, and spaghetti bolognese! (Yes - I usually order all 3 to share for 2 ppl) read more

I've been trying to find a western style spaghetti replacement for one I used to order from Gourmet Castle (remember that place?). So I decided to order the "house special spaghetti". Not quite the same (not as ketchupy) but still decent I suppose. I also ordered a cold lemon tea..but it wasn't as good this time. I would probably stick with the Chinese dishes in the future. read more

Café Gloucester - House special pasta - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My parents and I came here because they like meat and I'm vegetarian and the other reviews promised a good meal for all. You know when you walk in and see mostly Southeast Asian faces and hear a lot of Mandarin or Cantonese being spoken that you're in the right Chinese restaurant! I'm trying to eat healthy so I ordered the spicy black bean sauce vegetables with rice and paid $3 to add steamed tofu. It was very good but without the added tofu might not have been filling. My parents ordered 2 entrees plus a large platter of pork fried rice that they said was really good. If you're in the area, you can come here for a solid meal. read more

Better than most Hong Kong based HK-styled western food restaurants... It's hard to describe the cuisine of Cafe Gloucester... you can order anything from the most quaint Chinese dish, to a prime rib (Lawry's style) on certain nights. I've been coming here for at least 15 years, and have lived in HK and back during that time, and this place still holds up as my personal favorite for "HK western food". Having probably sampled a large portion of their menu through lunch sets, dinners, and late night meals... I've come to the conclusion that they have 2 dishes that will not fail under any circumstance: 1) Russian Borscht, and 2) Baked Pork Chop Rice. 1. The Borscht here is thick and tangy... not like some weak red translucent soup you'd find at most HK-styled cafes. They usually include 1 nugget of brisket in every bowl. Sidenote: I don't know why it seems steep to pay $5-6 for this gem here, while paying $10-12 for some hipster soup is completely normal... In any case, you can usually build a "set meal" with a drink for an add-on fee. 2. Baked Pork Chop rice... a staple growing up. Again, growing up with HK parents, I've had my share of this dish, with variations including pineapples, cheese, but mainly with canned veggies. Here, they use their deep fried pork cutlets (which are good alone), piled on top of their base fried rice, and baked with fresh tomatoes and their thick tomato sauce. Last meal on Earth worthy. Anyway, I'd say 90% of the dishes I've had here are on point, and prepared above normal HK-styled western food restaurant standards. If you're from HK, I'd say it's on par (if not bettter) with Queen's Cafe, Sunning, and the like... with a little bit of Tiffany's sprinkled in. read more

British name with big banging portions. Went for the lunch special of fried panko crusted fish and pork chop in garlic sauce (sauce choice is up to you) with spaghetti instead of rice. Because I can. Combo starts off with a choice of Russian borscht or corn chowder soup and hot tea. What arrives on a plate is a food challenge for those less hungry types. Fish was perfectly cooked and not oily at all. No complaints on the other elements. Service is factory efficient. read more

Our party of 4 went. Beef and rice noodle....ok, decent amount of beef but not the real good hot wok taste you can get elsewhere Seafood chow mein.....ok, decent amount of seafood topping Udon with seafood......watery, can do this much better yourself Gloucester fried rice.....spicy, made with Spam! Hannanese chicken.....totally a miss with this one they do not know how to do this right, it was just chinese boiled white chicken Bill approximately $100, we were there before 6 so the amount of food on the dishes were small even if it is suppose to be less than regular size......except for the 1/2 Hannanese chicken which was a regular dish. Would I go back, yes but will give it a rest. Hope they improve on their portions and cooking. Kind of disappointing, read more

Gloucester is my standard go-to place if I'm in Vancouver and needing a baked pork chop rice. Yes, that is a legitimate need. They also serve noodle soups and other baked rice/spaghetti type dishes, as well as an assortment of more Chinese-style dishes that I haven't had a chance to sample as much of. Personally I find their portions enormous. I have a separate dimension for my stomach, which is the same capacity as a large man's, and to date I have not finished a single portion here on my own. Usually they can be divided into two meals. Two Alison-sized meals is quite substantial and amazing. (Admittedly, Kam Do in Richmond has a mammoth pork chop rice that is four Alison-meals, but Gloucester's size ain't shabby!) On today's visit, we had the beef brisket curry, and the baked seafood rice (a woman's prerogative is to change her mind, after all). The curry was just the right amount of curriness and not too spicy, and the beef was nice and tender with a good amount of fatty. The only non-beef component was potatoes though. I like carrots in my curry too, but the boyfriend doesn't care for veggies, so he didn't mind. The baked seafood was good, with a nice amount of seafood on top of the rice. They use shrimp, fish, artificial crab, cuttlefish, and mussels. The mussels were juicy and not dried out. Gloucester has a fairly spacious design and I don't feel cramped when I'm eating here. The seats are comfortable and the restaurant is clean. Service is brisk but never rude. I don't think their business was much hampered by Canada Line construction, since they always look busy to me! read more

This is a typical HK Cafe, back in the day where there were not many of them around, this was a popular one. The quality and service has gone down hill over the years and I rarely come here unless someone else wants to meet here. The better deals are breakfast and lunch menu, dinner menu is over priced. read more

I came here for an early dinner today (afternoon specials) and I don't have any complaints- yet. It is my first time after the long nightmare of all the construction on Cambie Street but I did come here regularly back in the day. Food: Their menu has quite a variety; they serve soups, salads, noodles in soup, baked rice, fried rice, fried noodles...etc. I ordered the Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen (basically Ramen in a thick white broth made by boiling pork meat and bones) and my mom ordered Thin Rice Noodles in Soup with Duck. My ramen was quite unique and really tasty. The broth was thick and tasty with a unique tiny sour aftertaste (in a good way). The pork bones had lots of meat and was really flavorful. The noodles were tender and perfect , not over or under cooked. I tried my mom's duck and was impressed as well. There was plenty of meat on the duck and it was also very tender. Portions were quite generous and the only complaint I have was that both broths were a little too salty. Ambiance: The thing is...that they tried to create a nice ambiance but they neither succeeded nor failed. I mean they repainted the walls, and added some random paintings and decorations. Their main goal is just not to create ambiance. Noise level wise, it really depends when you're there. I was there at around 5:45pm and it was quite empty which was nice. However, my mom said that lunchtimes and dinnertimes are really really hectic. Service: The service here is not too bad...but then again, I did go when the restaurant was quite empty. My mom did mention that the quality of food and service tends to go way down here when it is bustling with activity here. But then again, I'm sure this also happens to other restaurants as well. Value: I think the prices are quite reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. I am quite satisfied today BUT I will definitely return and try something different so be on a lookout for another update! read more

Place looks nice. We were seated promptly. Pros : baked pork chop rice was good Hanan chicken was decent Fried chow mein was also decent. Clean bathrooms Cons: Hong Kong milk tea: nasty. No sugar. And when I asked for condensed milk it was extra $. And no refills. Super lame. Salty fish fried rice: Barely any salty fish Meh. I expected better from Richmond... There is always great dim sum and pastries, which is why us Washingtonians come up. But this place was not up to par. I must be spoiled by all the cafes in LA. read more

My parents and I have been going to Cafe Gloucester for years. It is very solid Hong Kong-style "fusion" food, with a good range of classic Chinese/Cantonese dishes, smaller portions for "afternoon tea" that come with drinks, and yummy snacks like french toast or chicken wings. The setting is also slightly more upscale than your average Hong Kong-style cafe. They also have set three-course dinners on evenings and prime rib. Overall, there's enough selection to satisfy those with expectations for their HK afternoon tea experience, with a broad enough menu to not alienate those used to more standard fare. read more

Still a very good hong kong cafe after many years of going here its still very good and I prefer it over Copa cafe. Their russian borsch is fantastic and their baked creamy rice/spaghetti is my favorite. Their taiwanese bread box is great except I can't eat mussels. Their fried rice is always tasty, just a bit oily. Hong Kong tea is always super strong. Always busy but understandable, portions are huge and bigger than they used to be. read more

Cafe glochester is typical of a Hong Kong Cafe. It's great great food at cheap prices and comes with a hot drink. Perfect for late night post sports eats or anytime snack. I always get the Portuguese baked coconut chicken rice cuz it's the best thing on the menu. It's rich, creamy, filled to the brim with toppings and there's always enough for lunch the next day! read more

I went to this place because I was in the mood for a HK style restaurant and this was the only one in the area that had a decent rating on Yelp. Although, based on the reviews, I didn't have very high expectations of the place, after I ate there I wondered to myself, "Why is this place so busy?" The place was decent enough: clean, relatively quiet for this type of restaurant, and not run down. However, I didn't like sitting almost shoulder-to-shoulder with people on either side of me. Way too much into my personal space and feeling like I couldn't have a conversation without neighbours overhearing every word that was spoken. Service-wise, it was pretty typical so there's nothing really to complain or compliment about. What I also didn't really like was that the food was generally way overpriced for a HK cafe. Compared to the numerous similar restaurants I've been to in Richmond, Burnaby, and Vancouver, the food was about 50 to 100% higher in price. I usually don't mind paying more knowing if the food quality is better and perhaps the establishment is more upscale. However, this restaurant didn't have either of those. The food I sampled was fairly mediocre and nothing to write home about. So, back to the question I had, "Why is this place so busy?" The only think I can think of is because of the lack of competition in the area. If this place was in Richmond, I would suspect that the restaurant would not have the level of business they currently enjoy. read more

This place is a comfort food restaurant... its what i crave the most when im hungover, which when i came here, i was pretty crappy. My visits to Vancouver from LA often ends with long nights with alcohol. My cousin has brought me here each time i visited Vancouver, and each time it has delivered. You wont find top notch food, and its certainly not something you would drive far for... its something that you would grab if you happened to be in the area and want some simple foods, and a large menu. I always get the pork chop rice, the casseroles, or the beef noodle soup... standard chinese hangover food. And i noticed one of the reviewers mention Hainan chicken... its just ok with me... there was this other place in Vancouver that was MUCH better, but i dont know the name of it.... LIKES: Huge menu filled with good food. Brings me back to the days when im in Hong Kong hungover and dying for comfort food. DISLIKES: You cant smoke in here... then again, where on this continent can you smoke indoors anymore??... aside from Vegas... not to mention I dont smoke... hahaa.. sorry... i just couldnt think of any cons. VERDICT: Hungry? Bored? Hungover? Youre in the area? Come here for some cheap good grub. read more

We call this place "Cheers" because everybody knows our name (well, they know my partner's name) The service at this place is better than the standard for HK cafes in town. It's always clean. The food is consistently good. Some of the dishes I like better at other restaurants, but everything on the menu is decent. We always go at lunch, or after 9pm for the mini meals menu. Everything is cheaper and includes a drink ($1 more for a cold drink, which I don't really understand, but it is the standard at this type of joint) I don't know how they manage to maintain such a huge variety on their menu. The kids and grown ups always find something they want. There are two or three parking spaces in the back (depending on how you define a parking space) and it's open til the wee hours of the morning. Pretty awesome! read more

This is your typical HK cafe restaurant. Always busy. Serving comfort food. As any Chinese restaurant, don't expect too much service. They are quick and efficient. In and out. read more

Café Gloucester - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Decent food. But service needs work. Quantities can be huge. Overall, a good restaurant for comfort food.

This cafe used to be our hangout spot in high school. It's family, single, and couple, friendly. Then I went to Toronto for University. It is then you realized it is quite hard to find something similar to what this cafe offers in Toronto - delicious dishes at large potions at a reasonable price. Have you ordered their steak before ? This is not your gotham house steak, but it is nevertheless a tender 12 ounces new york steak. The service is another thing worth mentioning. We went there couple days ago and were joking with the waitress about forgetting our desserts which were part of the combo ordered last time. The waitress apologized immediately and promptly give us desserts, even thought it was us who forgot about it. It is not an ideal place for new dates or new clients. Rather, it is a place where you won't go wrong if you don't know what to have for dinner. They offer extensive menu and consistently reliable quality of food and service. read more

This place is wonderfully weird. It's like a Chinese restaurant, an American diner and a Japanese fast food place all had a baby. Definitely go here for the oddly satisfying ambience and then stay for the mixed grill (their most popular) or anything from their three different menus :) (minus one star for not hiring an editor to give them ONE menu ;) read more

I love this HK style cafe. It just serves up the right amount of comfort food that makes me feel like a kid again. The best time to come is for their late night menu where you'll get the most bang for your buck + a drink. My go-to is the hot almond milk. Mm. I've sampled plenty of things on their menu and haven't had any misses (though I usually steer clear of noodle soups here). The real standouts are the baked dishes, particularly the baked portuguese style chicken. It's creamy without being too rich and a great complement to the chicken. Plus, it's a hearty amount that will give you enough for leftovers the next day. read more

For a HK style Cafe/Restaurant, it has a pretty solid menu with lots to choose from. I like that I can get anything from toast to Japanese ramen to curries to Italian inspired pastas......and everything comes with a hot drink and if you want it cold you add a dollar. The staff aren't particular nice but what can I expect?...it's an Asian place....no offence but I'm sure you know what I mean! @_@ They did refill our tea often, so that was good :) I had the baked pork chop rice with a cold horlick...expected and expected...and I was satisfied:) At the end of the meal you do feel bad lingering to have a conversation with friends cause they have people waiting for a table and they do make it known to you. Overall experience....eh...would come back just cause it's been here forever and it's a good place to get good variety. read more

One of my favourite places to get haianese chicken. They do it pretty well here. Whenever I come to Vancouver and desire some Hong Kong cafe style cuisine I hit cafe Gloucester up. A great variety to order from and relatively priced well. You will leave satisfied. read more

HK style cafes in this area of town are few and far between. I like that this place is open later than most places on the south Cambie strip, but definitely be prepared for classic Asian service. I'd call it "efficient". I usually come here and order the rice noodles (ho-fun) topped with beef slices and gai-lan or some kind of fried rice dish. The portions are decent but might be a stretch to share a dish between two people. I've yet to try the other traditional HK dishes like spaghetti and black peppercorn beef and other weird east/west concoctions. The do have a pretty good late night menu that gets you a drink with your order. Not sure if they still have that going. The service is what you'd expect from a HK style QSR. They don't expect you to sit and enjoy. Nor should you. This should just be a place that's on your list if you want something quick, decently priced for the amount of food you get, and don't care about mediocre service. read more

This is a great spot in Vancouver to satisfy your Hong Kong style Chinese food fix. The portions and price is great. read more

Café Gloucester - Veggie baked pasta and the preserved duck fried rice. - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cafe Gloucester is really special place and I went with a regular customer. The thai fired rice was amazing with perfect egg ontop. Some more heat provided with chilli sauce. Very clean and safe dining space they've done a great job with separation. Amazing menu 200+ items so lots to choose from. Friendly and wonderful owners! Continued success! read more

"WAAAH? Higher class HK cafes?!" I used to like this place a lot.. No really.. it's true. When I was a kid, this place was the bomb! Parents got their chinese dishes, I got my western dishes, and whenever I ordered any set meals, I got soup, garlic toast, and jumbo drinks!... But like all good things.. it has to end at some point. With "grown up eyes" I kinda see Cafe Gloucester has more of a typical yet slightly more expensive HK cafe. To start, I've noticed that everything on the menu is expensive. The Chef's recommendations are generally all around the $30 mark. The set menus are pretty small when you think about paying about $12+ per dish. The other regular items are typically around the $10 mark too, so that feels slightly on the pricey side by a bit consider you're not getting much. As for those things I've enjoyed as a kid such as Jumbo drinks... well... additional charge for drinks not on the basic drink menu, additional costs for cold drinks, and additional costs for jumbo sizing a drink. So for the price of happiness, you better be willing to pay more for it. o... the naive young me was so cute... Lastly.. just to point out.. the staff service is pretty shotty. There are a variety of personalities working here. Some of the waitresses are happy and feel like they enjoy working here... the other half gives off the vibe that they just want to go home. They'll come if you call them, stand and take your order with no emotion, and will not speak another word to you. What is great however is that they're open really late. That's always a plus. read more

First time in Vancouver. This was the only Hong Kong style cafe I tried locally. However, I can offer a perspective of how this cafe compared with those in SF Bay Area. First the bad part: The Hong Kong style ice tea does not have much tea in it. All I could taste was milk and sugar. The whole experience redeemed itself when the lotus leaf steam rice arrived. It had bits of shrimp, duck meat, etc. The rice and meat were moist and total harmony. Definitely a 5 five stars if not because of the milk tea. The restaurant was packed but the seating was comfortable. Definitely worth visiting again. read more

Wow. This place brings back memories for me. Before the whole digging up of Cambie to buiild the skytrain stations for the Winter 2010 Olympics. I used to live here and was a regular here. My must-eat dish? Baked Spaghetti :) YUM. So far, I've been to several HK cafes and this one has the best one in my opinion. I've measured most of the HK cafes around Vancouver against this one. One never forgets their 1st HK cafe experience.... read more