Best Katsu I've had in North America…read more Skin/breading was crispy and light while the cutlet remained juicy and tender, almost fell apart in your mouth as you bit into it. The fat layer between the breading added a nice depth of texture and flavor

food better live up to hype ...cane here for the 33$ Bite of Burnaby special…read more service is quite slow....wait list not accurate. added to wait list at 620pm and was told 75min wait, it is now 8:39, seated but no food yet. will update as evening progresses...

I enjoyed the beef noodle soup! It was hot, flavorful, and comforting--exactly what I wanted since…read moreit was raining today. The beef was nice and tender, and the noodles had a satisfying chew. It also came with a marinated egg, which was nice. The combo included a refreshing iced jasmine tea (not sweet btw, if that's your thing!), and at $14.99 for the whole meal, the price was quite reasonable. The only downside was that our drinks took a while to arrive, and the wheat germ milk tea my sister ordered was just "not it." The texture of the pearls didn't meet our expectations, and the tea flavor was lacking. I would probably come back for the noodle soup, but I'd skip the bubble tea next time.

Awww they changed the name into Bliss Cafe... Still with…read moregreat Taiwanese dishes. Cash and debit card only: Today I got my fav deep fried squid tentacles it'was good I just dont like the sauce,sweet salty kinda taste better if its hotsauce or pink vinegar. For my main entree I had the apple curry beef brisket with rice- generous serving and still consistent with the taste,very tender beef brisket and the sauce is so so awesome. No soda in here they have their milk shakes etc so I settled for just water. Medium size restaurant,clean and minimal interior decors. Taiwanese cuisines are always delish... Service is average but not bad. Good for group and kids as well:

Shanghai Dim Sum House is a great little spot tucked away on the third floor of Crystal Mall's food…read morecourt. The food court itself is full of different Asian cuisines, and this stall definitely stands out. They offer a wide variety of Shanghai-style dim sum, including dumplings, wontons, rice cake, several meat noodle soups, and some combo rice dishes. I ordered the Sichuan Style beef noodle soup, and it was surprisingly delicious and spicy -- the broth was flavorful, and the beef was incredibly tender. Even though it's just a small food court stall, the quality of the dishes makes it worth a visit. If you're already exploring Crystal Mall or craving some quick and tasty Shanghai-style snacks, this place is a solid choice.

One of the must visit stalls for me in this food court. Highly recommend…read more I always get the #14 Shanghai Style Deep-Fried Pork Buns (5 pieces). Freshly made on the spot. Big size and very delicious. I'd ask for extra dipping sauce (or the chill oil if you like spicy). These can get messy if you don't be careful. Take a small bite of the skin first and sip the soup inside before diving in. The soup is very hot, so I usually pour it onto a spoon and drink it from there. #13 is translated as "Steamed Mini Pork Buns" in English and Shanghai Xiaolongbao in Chinese on the menu, which is misleading. When I ordered it last time, it turned out to be the same buns as #14, just steamed instead of deep-fried. They're large and not mini at all like traditional XLB. Personally, I didn't enjoy them as much as the fried version and wouldn't order them again. They tend to stick together and aren't very to-go friendly. #14 is the star here, and it's absolutely worth coming back for.

When it comes to mazesoba, Kokoro has no competition. It's great value and it's delicious. I…read moreordered the deluxe mazesoba, which included a hard boiled egg, seaweed, XL size noodles, and plenty of protein. I was also able to ask for extra chilli oil to pour onto my dish for extra spice. Near the end of my dish, they also gave a complementary bowl of rice to mix into the remaining sauce and meats. It was a great way to finish the meal.

I keep hearing about the goodness of abura soba. This is the closest I can find here…read more Tomato Bliss (vegan): bamboo shoot, tomato sauce, garlic, sesame, green onion, black fungus, fried beancurd, tomato. The mix of flavours from the tomato sauce with the raw garlic makes it very tasty. They give you a scoop of rice to finish the sauce and clean the bowl. It's a satisfying meal. Now that I tried this, abura soba isn't a mystery anymore.

This was honestly was one of the best places I've eaten at in the PNW. Decided to go here on a…read morefamily vacation as it was close to where were staying and we were all wowed by the service in the food quality and portion sizes. The food portions are ginormous and many of their dishes are shareable. We ordered the Gado Gado, Laksa, Hainanese Chicken, Satay, Pork Belly, Calamari, etc. If you're ever in Vancouver Metro this is a place worth frequenting and it is a place I go to every time I visit from Seattle.

Finally had the chance to try Singapore Hawker! Been hearing so many good things about this place…read moreand it certainly didn't disappoint. I was lucky to get a table around 7pm on a Friday with minimal wait, as the restaurant was always quite busy. We ordered a bunch of items to share. We got the Hainan chicken (side order) which was soft and tender. The ginger scallion sauce was really flavourful and didn't overpower the taste of the chicken. As a carb dish, we ordered the "char bee noon" which I don't usually get/see at other SEA-style restaurants. Really liked this one and I like how they can adjust the salt level because usually their sauce can be quite salty. For other sides, we got the roti canai, which was as expected. The one dish that we saw every table getting was the crispy smoked pork belly (some tables even ordered 2!!), so we definitely had to try it. It was a newer taste for me; it had the taste of cha siu, but the skin was really crispy like it was siu yuk. Really good!! The vinegar-based dip acted nicely to cut out the rich and fattiness of the pork belly. Definitely a good dish to pair with something light, like Hainan rice. Service was great and food came out in a timely manner. Would be back for sure when I'm in Burnaby!

Want something simple, tasty and quick? This place is a hidden gem outside Crystal Mall. Not a big…read moreplace and just a few tables but the service and turnaround was quick! The food was such a pleasant surprise! Great Taiwanese food! The beef bulgogi was a favorite but I forgot to take a photo.

This is one of my favorite restaurant to get a comforting meal. The vegetables are lightly seasoned…read moreand it's a balanced meal set. You've got the veggies, protein, more protein and carbs. The price is great for the portion. It's about $18 and you can get 10% off on their daily specials. I love the crispy chicken because it has taiwanese chicken seasoning. It's a bit salty and flavorful. It's a bit oily though. I like the tofu sauce as well because it's spicy. The rice also have some meat on top which is a nice addition to the warm bowl of rice. You also get iced tea or miso soup with the set. If the chicken is too oily for you, the miso soup is perfect to water it down. Otherwise the iced tea is a good option as well since it's black tea with a bit of sweetness. Please note that they will charge 50 cents if you use credit, but they accept debit cards.

We finally made our way to this restaurant. We went around 5:30 pm and the wait wasn't too bad. We…read moregot two of their ramen set which comes with a small salad and appetizer. The set is perfect for sharing if you have young children. I like how customizable their ramen is. It's like ordering a steak. You pick the saltiness and richness of the broth, then whether to sear your chasiu and the doness of your noddles. I guess I am not a big eater because their regular size was too much for me. For sides, we got the nanban chicken and small chasiu rice. Their Nan ban chicken reminds me of fish and chips batter. It's really thick. Note: they don't accept cash

Went here with a friend who recommended this place. I tried their recommended ramen dish and the…read moreonly thing I would say dropped my rating was the meat. It almost seemed like scrap pieces barely hanging onto each other. Unlike my friend who ordered a different ramen dish but still with the cha siu, her pieces looks thicker and whole. The broth was flavourful and was overall pretty good. The environment was cozy and the staff were friendly.

Wow, this place is a GEM, I am so in love with the Rolls, I visited 2 days in a row, had to get…read moresome more rolls in before we leave BC, which was so sad! Hei Hei Rice Roll is legit good, totally recommend, even my daughter too, I thought of her ( since she LOVES rice roll and couldn't make it on this trip with me) while enjoying these roll but when I shared with her the photos and mention that we will go back here with her- she already visited. She said it was so good! Hei Hei Rice Roll is located at the Richmond Public Market, oh wow - this place is really popular, on the 2nd visit I was the first in line then the line wasn't so long but while waiting for our order, the line got super long. I was lucky I didn't wait long in line. Best to arrive early. I am not sure what the secret to the rice roll but Wow, it's so thin, silky, smooth texture with the toppings, so great together. The last 2 times we had rice roll with my daughter at Portland and Seattle- followed per Instagram reels- those did not even compare to these rolls. My first visit I got the combo which is the best deals, starts at $15.50 but depends on what you select for the selection for rice rolls and congee. I got the pork & preserved egg congee, shrimp, mushroom, pork rice roll. The 2nd visit I got the combo again, with liver & preserved egg congee, scallop and shrimp rice rolls, but I got my order wrong for the roll- they missed the shrimp. fyi-I found out that bean sprout, corn, toppings are free! Both combo came out to $17. super cheap! Cash only, they take USD but its the same dollar $ value. I wish they take credit cards, hehe. & the Verdict: Yummy, the congee hits the spot for comfort food, loved how it is cooked and they add peanuts too. Love the packet of sauce for the rice rolls, the umami-ness, so good. Best to eat it hot and fresh! Don't forget to ask for chili sauce, to add that extra spicy kick! For now, I am not sure I'll ever find a spot that is closest to Hei Hei for my congee and rice roll fix until I get to visit Richmond, BC again.

02.12.26 @11:40a Got…read morethe mushroom & pork cheong funn. For drink I got the Grinder Black sesame. The cheong funn is silky & thin. The black sesame is smooth.