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    Ho Yuen Kee

    3.6 (248 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Amanda L.

    The lobster sticky rice is always good. I love the corn in the dish. The cold shredded chicken salad with jelly fish was good, but could have used a touch more flavor. The yuzu sauce pork chop was very flavorful and tasty. The peking duck and lettuce wrap were both so good. They were good at keeping the slices thin. For dessert we got the taro sago with black sesame rice ball. I am not a fan black sesame, but I really liked the taro sago. The seating was a bit too tight for my preferences. I felt like we were really rushed at the end of our meal to pay the bill. It was during a really busy season, but it definitely added a bit of a damper to the experience.

    Steve D.

    It's definitely one of the most authentic HK resturant that I have tasted. Service was great as our server was very nice and we got seated fairly quickly even though there was a long line. My favorite dishes are their corn soup, braised beef noodle and seafood tofu. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. Thanks Ho Yuen Kee for having us.

    Wonton with mixed noodles
    Anna A.

    It was actually my first time visiting this chinese restaurant although i have heard about it for the longest time Went for lunch with family and we tried some cantonese signature dishes: wonton with mixed noodles, Hong Kong style congee and honey moon fried rice (missed this picture) The congee was very well made and good congee texture. We liked the wonton with the generous fillings. However both the noodles and the fried rice were a bit too moist causing the texture to be too soft. Service was typical chinese restaurant service and the portion sizes were generous for the prices.

    Chloe T.

    Love their lobster rice here and their 旋轉蜜汁骨 (the ribs). Food is overall really good. Decent service. Street parking.

    Carmen P.

    This old gem with decent prices sub $15 for a meal is the bomb. Wontons and dumplings are made in house and very flavourful. Good service and typical Chinese restaurant that makes you feel satisfied at the end of the meal.

    Pea tip

    Classic Hong Kong style restaurant. You must try their lobster on sticky rice. It's one of the best I ever tasted. Service is good. Food is excellent. Prices are great. Lots of leftovers for us.

    Lobster sticky rice
    Selina H.

    This is a great place for family style cantonese food! The wait was about 30 minutes for a party of 5 at 12pm on a sunday which isn't bad at all. All the dishes were pretty good! The jellyfish and chicken dish was a dish dull of texture which was fun to eat. The fried noodles were a little on the saltier side but still had a lot of flavor. The wontons had super chunky pieces of shrimp inside. This place seemed popular for their lobster sticky rice so we tried that and it was pretty good, though the rice lacked flavor in my opinion. The lobster itself was tender and sweet though! Overall would come back for canto food and the service here is really efficient

    Salt and pepper fish filet
    Kate C.

    Finally got to try this place. Didn't do their famous lobster sticky rice (next time!) but got some regular dishes to see if they are more than just their famous dish. There's parking in the residential area near the restaurant. Hand shredded chicken with jelly fish - the volume was big! It had lots of chicken and thick thick jelly fish. They didnt try to cheap out by adding tons of pickled veggies like other places. Crab and fish maw soup - good quality fish maw. Uniform, bouncy and spongy. I can see crab meat chunks so that is a plus. Salt and pepper squid - wow this has got to be one of the best. I wish the portion was a bit more. Perfectly battered and every piece was coated with the salt and pepper. Salt and pepper fish filet - lack luster after the squid. I want to get the silvery fish but they said they ran out. Wouldnt order this again and go for the silvery fish to pair with congee. Deep fried egg tofu with veggies - a little lacking flavor. Tofu was fried well and tasty. Wish the bakchoy was not a big gigantic piece. Overall all dishes had ok portions and had above average taste. I will definitely come back because it seems the chef is really good here.

    Jr J J.

    Had a table full of friends come in for the week. Woot! No words needed to get things started here - good food good times always. One dish of many... 2 of each, of course.

    Seafood Chow Mein.... My favorite
    Halei J.

    I've been here twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner. I would have to say dinner is much better. For lunch we had beef brisket noodles and a beef noodle dish, they were pretty good. For dinner we had a sweet and sour pork, a seafood chow mein, fried tofu and some pea shoots, they were all really good. It's a fairly good size restaurant and the service is pretty good for a "Chinese" restaurant. The prices are pretty good and the portions are a good size so it does get quite busy. When we came for dinner it was a Monday night and it was packed. It's probably a good idea to make a reso. There is pay street parking out front on Fraser St. When I'm craving Hong Kong/Cantonese food this is where I'm coming........

    Colin S.

    Affordable and perfect for larger groups. We ordered a variety of dishes and left absolutely stuffed. The lemon fish was perhaps the star of the show

    Sticky rice
    Angela W.

    We haven't been here for over ten years since Richmond been adding more and more Chinese restaurants. We were there at 5:30 quite empty but started to fill up around 6:30. One of their signature dish is Lobster on sticky rice--$30/lb+ sticky rice is $12 per portion( about 2-3 rice bowl size) The 21/2 lb lobster is fresh and silky smooth, rice has absorbed some broth from lobster. Recommend. Another dish is Honey peppered beef with fried coconut milk--okay dish, beef a lil chewy Green beans with ground pork-- a lot of the beans are getting "old", quite stringy-- do not recommend Complimentary sweet mung bean porridge--very good, done right We also ordered a bowl of Double Boiled milk custard that is the right consistency. Dishes with lobster shells are removed frequently, wait staff came to chat with us a couple of times. Prices are in line with other casual restaurants that serve noodles, wontons, rice porridges. It is not 'refined' cooking! My husband who is Cantonese loves to frequent this type of eateries. Will go for lunch next time:-)

    Lobster with sticky rice
    Michael L.

    This is an old style HK/Cantonese establishment on Fraser St. I heard it is quite busy for the dinner service. We stopped by in a group of three for lunch on a weekday and there was plenty of seating available. They are known for their lobster with sticky rice and we ordered that, with congee, an eggplant dish and chicken with green beans. The food came out pretty quick and the taste and presentation were great. I loved the way they cooked and cut up the lobster so that was much easier to eat. There was no issue with the service. It was a positive food experience.

    Salted chicken with jellyfish.   Must have!

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    Came here to celebrate my anniversary as won a gift card to use. The restaurant is located on the…read moreground floor of the Seaside Hotel in North Vancouver and has two entrances - one from the street and another through the hotel. My boyfriend and I were in a seafood mood and ordered the following: Seafood Tower: A showstopper. Beautifully presented, overflowing with fresh oysters, chilled prawns, lobster rolls, caviche, and tuna tartar. Everything tasted fresh and ocean-sweet but the lobster rolls buns were getting wet and soggy from the plate to ice condensation - an oversight on presentation logistics. Wagyu Carpaccio: Melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The wagyu was sliced paper thin and had that rich, buttery texture you hope for. The shaved truffle garnishe added just enough flavour without overshadowing the beef. Served with a few pieces of sourdough bread, it was one of my favourites. Roasted Chicken: I know--ordering chicken at a seafood-forward spot felt risky, but it ended up being one of the surprise standouts. Perfectly roasted with crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. It was served with a zesty sauce and roasted vegetables and really homey and tasty. Scallops Risotto: Creamy, aromatic, and cooked to that ideal al dente bite. The scallops were seared beautifully--golden on the outside and tender inside. Service was warm and attentive, and the coastal-chic atmosphere made the whole experience feel relaxed but still special. If you're anywhere near the area, Seaside Provisions is worth a visit especially since they have a Happy Hour.

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    This was our first meal in Vancouver, and it's still hands down the most memorable meal we've had…read more The seafood was incredibly fresh, and everything was so thoughtfully prepared. The flavors were clean, balanced, and absolutely delicious. Definitely a meal we won't forget! We asked for recommendations on local oysters and tried the Island Tides, Kusshi, and Beachcomber. Each one had its own distinct character, from the texture to the brininess and subtle sweetness. Honestly, I could eat these every day. Make sure to their the house sauces, so many beautiful flavors in just a few bites. The potato crusted halibut and mussels were some of the best I've had. Seriously exceptional quality. They absolutely nailed every dish. The flavors, execution, and freshness were all on point. The only downside was the AC, it was barely doing its job when we visited. Honestly, it felt less like dining out and more like having dinner in Arizona. All in all, absolutely loved it and would come back in a heartbeat.

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