stepping into bubble world on robson feels like slipping back to a simpler time, before the days of…read moregold dusted foam and over the top bbt creations, there was this. one of vancouver's og taiwanese bubble tea spots, bubble world has been around since 1995, serving up the staples, milk teas, slushes, and taiwanese fusion snacks, with no frills, just comfort. the japanese music playing in the background gave it a chill, familiar vibe. drinks run between $5.25 and $7, toppings extra. i went with a matcha green tea ice cream shake, no pearls, no fancy add-ons, just the way i remember it. if you grew up in vancouver, chances are you've been to bubble world, at this or other location at some point, maybe even spent long hours here sipping tea and killing time, playing card games, etc. bubble world isn't trying to keep up with the trends, and that's exactly its charm. still standing after all these years, doing what it does best.

Excessively sweet and the pearls were stale and tough to chew. Disappointed as last time we had a…read morechoice of level of sweetness and the pearls were super fresh. Time to find an alternative.

This is a small little hole in the wall restaurant serving up some traditional Taiwanese dishes. We…read morecame on a weekday afternoon right before the busy lunch hour - it was packed 30 min after we arrived! The gentleman (owner?) greeted us and provided us with some suggestions on their best sellers. During our dining experience, he was a little loud with shouting instructions to the kitchen and we did feel a bit rushed to finish our meal and not occupy the table with diners lining up. I ordered the beef noodle soup, and the noodles were prepared well (good texture and not soggy) and the soup had a slight but not overwhelm sour taste from the preserved vegetables. The beef wasn't as tender as it could be, but it wasn't chewy or tough to eat. Prices are reasonable at around $20 after tax and tips. While it wasn't the best or most authentic beef noodle soup I've had, it does hit the spot if I'm craving Taiwanese food downtown or want a hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold day.

A small self served Taiwanese eatery. I come here when Ramen Gojiro next door is too crowded and I…read moredo not want to wait. I think most people do that so it also gets filled up during the lunch hour rush. The food is ok, nothing special. The price increase makes it even less appealing. I don't know why there is chili in my Taiwanese beef noodle soup. I don't like spicy soup. Lucky I am ok with spice but I wish it is stated in the menu? So if you cannot take spicy food, check with them before ordering. The beef noodle soup is tasty as I do like the addition of pickled vegetables in it, giving a bit of tartness. The beef is tender though the quantity is very little. More noodles than meat ratio. The combo is totally not worth it now that the price has gone up to about $13. If you want rice and noodle for lunch, I think Peaceful Restaurant across the street is a better bet. At least the portion is bigger.

Newly opened on Robson street, and shares a kitchen with Castella Cheesecake. Friendly staff and…read morebusy location. Classic Brown Sugar Ice Bear $16+: definitely very fun and cute, and it's a shareable size. I liked how there was a layer of grass jelly and chewy konjac jelly on the bottom for added texture. The snout is made of ice cream and topped with a pair of Oreo ears. I'd recommend eating it quickly or perhaps getting a separate bowl to mix it. The ice is traditional Taiwanese-styled, so it is coarse and therefore doesn't absorb the syrup as well as bingsoo for example (which is fine/powdery ice). Soft Serve w/ Freeze Dried Fruit 6+: you can also get the soft serve in a cone which is about $1 cheaper, but you can't add toppings to it. I really liked the real freeze-dried fruits, especially the blueberries. There are other fruits available too (eg. Strawberries, raspberry, pistachio etc) which are all addition $2. The blackberries were a bit to big and had lots of seeds, so the texture was a bit too crunchy mixed with the soft ice cream. Dried blueberries were amazing though and jam packed with flavour. Since it's real fruit, some of them may be quite sour (which I actually enjoyed) as it pairs well with the sweetness of the soft serve. Soft Serve w/ Brown Sugar Pearls $6+: brown sugar syrup wasn't too sweet, so I enjoyed this as well. My favourite would still be adding freeze dried blueberries though, as it's more unique and fruity (personal preference) Espresso Meets Grass Jelly & Gelato $8+: pretty strong coffee drink, unlike a lot of bubble tea/dessert places, so I'd only recommend it to regular coffee drinkers (me). The drink is served hot with a scoop of gelato which melts very quickly. LOTS of soft grass jelly - you'll definitely get a mouthful of it every sip. Good amount of sweetness for me.

I wanted to have mini balls grass jelly, but they don't have it at this location. We ordered the…read moretop seller- classic blackball which serves 2 people. It comes with grass jelly, taro & sweet potatoes ball, pudding, agar jelly, crystal pearls, red beans, nala coco, and pearls. Besides the red bean, I liked the dessert because it wasn't heavy. The service was ok. The cashier wasn't too friendly and greeted us belatedly.

Its been a couple years since I first came here when they just opened. I was in the area and…read morethought I'd try them again. The menu is different now - its bigger, and they have some meal set/combo options. Also more drink options. I tried: Nitro pear tea - excellent. get this. The nitro adds a smooth finish and the fresh pear puree is excellent with the tea. 5/5 signature sliced noodle with beef - not bad. Nice "wok hei" on it but its a bit wet/greasy. The beef in it was good but not many pieces. 3.5/5. Taiwanese stir fry rice noodle - pretty good. Well seasoned, not too greasy tasting. 4/5. Fried chicken nuggets - a classic. solid. 4.5/5. odd to put this here but they have a house made hot sauce with chili and garlic which was bomb. They charged $1 for it. 5/5. If you like spicy stuff, get this and put it on everything. Theyve done really good things since theyve opened. Menu is broader, a lot more options and classics for Taiwanese food. Restaurant still looks and feels new. Its clean and comfortable. Quality is pretty good. Value is not bad, portion size is fair and prices are slightly higher but in today's economy, being right on W. Broadway, and a more upscale (but casual) place, its reasonable. Overall solid 4/5.

Decent Taiwanese place on Broadway. We ordered lots of stuff…read more - fried squid legs pretty authentic, crispy but not over fried - deep fried mantou was pretty good - I really liked the Hakka eggplant. Good eggplant and love the pork sauce. Very hearty dish. - also liked the oyster mushroom tofu dish. - the pork stew rice was OK. No egg to though. Decent Taiwanese place with a huge menu. Boba and desserts too.

Back again this winter and am surprised to see a bit of changes in the menu. They have some new…read moredishes for the cold days. I had the Sesame Oil Chicken Vermicelli and it instantly warmed my tummy.

We ordered from Uber Eats and holy cow, this was FANTASTIC!!…read more I forgot to take photos, but really, it actually looks just like their Uber Eats page. We both ordered their signature beef and tendon soup with the default noodles which had a great texture. I added the spicy sauce to mine, and yup, it's very spicy (!) and delicious. We added extra brisket, but it really wasn't necessary, you get a fair amount already. This was by far the MOST TENDER brisket I have ever eaten anywhere. Wow. The tendon was also unctuous and perfectly braised. We also added extra vegetables, and you just get 3 extra stalks of baby bok choy so not really sure it was worth it. Their pickled cabbage was a nice vinegary cabbage with a touch of sweetness. Really crunchy and refreshing. Everything was very expertly packaged and we received the order within 30 minutes on a rainy Friday night before Xmas.

Red Flame Teppan + Hot Pot is located on the 2nd floor of Robson Public Market. The market is quite…read morequiet with not too many shops still opened. It wasn't very busy, but took them a bit of time to prepare our dishes. Taste was ok and presentation was decent. Got the pulled chicken on rice, beef stir fry flat noodles There are about 5-6 benches for sitting.

i came for a quick weekday late lunch. This is a taiwanese stall in the robson public market food…read morecourt upstairs. Ordered the Chiayi chicken rice - comes with the chicken, half a marinated egg, few pieces of marinated tofu, some pickle slices, some cucumber slices. And the white rice of course. Guy at the counter was nice. I place my order and then he goes to make it. I hear lots of microwaving - already a bad sign. The rice must not sell well - it was full of old dry rice. The chicken was ok but very small portion. the accompaniments were pretty standard. The dish also took forever to prepare somehow, especially when there is literally NOBODY else waiting. This place was literally empty. Overall the dish was just not great. Seems like the product of a struggling business trying to stay afloat. The entire mini mall was essentially dead - not sure how anything here survives tbh. The place is really run-down and dingy as well, for those who have not been to this market before. i wont be back.

I was here after class on May 6th Thursday, and had this craving for some snacks. I didn't mind…read morehaving Popcorn Chicken for snacks and this place was it! Having never been to Big G, I thought it was a good opportunity to try this place. My food came freshly cooked. Popcorn chicken were tender and yummy. Besides it wasn't TOO greasy in my personal opinion. Price was steep for a small size of Popcorn Chicken ($8.99). I think there was 1 or 2 outdoor tables available. I'd love to give 4-5 stars if the price was cheap. Fast friendly service. :)

I did not realize it sells more than just fried chicken. You can have it with rice or noodles too…read more I had the mini chicken steak and it was made to order. As it was after the lunch hour, it was done in 5 minutes or so. It was boneless which made eating easy. There were several pieces. I lost count after my 7th piece. It was not that tiny, definitely bigger than chicken nuggets. I like the original seasoning which was tasty. Not too salty. I had it to go and they were still crispy after an hour. Now that I know it can come with rice or noodles, I will come back again in future.