Friends recommended this Hong Kong-style café on Kingsway, saying it offers better value in terms…read moreof portion size and pricing compared with many other cha chaan teng-style restaurants in Vancouver. We decided to give it a try one weekday afternoon. The seating is quite tight. For a party of two, we were seated along the wall with a small table and chairs facing each other, while the other side has a few cubicles more suitable for groups of four. The menu is extensive--perhaps even overwhelming--with many choices, so I would suggest looking at their menu online beforehand. We ordered from the afternoon tea menu: baked pork chop on rice and beef on rice noodles. Hong Kong-style coffee or tea was included, and each dish was around $16. The portions were generous, and both dishes were tasty. From a food and value perspective, we were satisfied. Unfortunately, our final experience at the cashier left us disappointed. The bill came to $32 before tax ($33.81 after tax). I paid $35 cash and told the cashier to keep the change. Instead of simply accepting it, she told me that the restaurant expected a minimum 10% gratuity. I found this uncomfortable and unprofessional. I understand tipping is customary in Vancouver, and I normally tip according to the service provided, but customers should not feel pressured or told that a minimum tip is required unless it is clearly posted as a restaurant policy. The service itself was perfectly adequate, but nothing beyond the usual ordering and serving of food. There was no extra attention or special effort that would justify being approached about a minimum gratuity after payment. Also, since the restaurant accepts cash only, it would be helpful to have a clear "Cash Only" notice displayed at the entrance so customers are aware before dining. To be clear, this review is not about the food quality or pricing. The food was good, and the value was actually one of the restaurant's strengths. My disappointment comes entirely from the way the gratuity issue was handled at the cashier. A good dining experience should include not only good food, but also a professional and respectful final interaction with customers.

BT Cafe 大拇指餐廳 Review Location: 920 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC…read more位置： 溫哥華京士威道 920 號 (English version) BT Cafe is a delightful neighbourhood gem located on Kingsway. The standout for me was definitely their Sweet and Sour Pork--the sauce is impeccably balanced, perfectly capturing that nostalgic, classic flavor that's hard to find these days. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, creating a welcoming environment from the moment you walk in. While the ambiance is cozy and warm, I did notice that the high backs of the booths can be a bit wobbly/unstable, which is something to keep in mind if you're looking for extra back support. Overall, a great spot for a comforting meal! 繁體中文] 位於溫哥華京士威道 (Kingsway) 的大拇指餐廳 (BT Cafe) 是間非常討喜的鄰里餐館。他們家的咕嚕肉絕對是必點，那種咕嚕汁調配得非常地道，酸甜平衡得剛剛好，充滿了讓人懷念的經典風味。店員服務態度親切，讓人感到賓至如歸。餐廳整體的氛圍溫馨舒適，不過值得留意的是，部分卡座的椅背稍微有些晃動，若對座椅穩定度有要求的話可能要注意一下。總體而言，這是一個享受暖心餐點的好地方！

I've been wanting to try the original Cha Don for the longest time, but every visit seemed to come…read morewith a huge lineup. When I found out they had a location in Empire Centre, we headed there just after they opened at 9:00... and no line?!? We ordered their famous scrambled eggs with fish cutlet and toast, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The eggs were incredibly soft and creamy which was reminiscent of omurice. The fish cutlet was perfectly fried (crispy on the outside and flaky inside) which paired beautifully with the savoury onion sauce. We also had the pineapple bun with satay beef, which was another winner. The sweet, fluffy bun and rich, savoury satay filling were a perfect combination. Salty and sweet! Of course, no Hong Kong café experience is complete without Hong Kong milk tea, and Cha Don's version was excellent... smooth, rich, and exactly what you'd hope for. It's easy to see why there's always a lineup (which started right after we got our food). Great execution of Hong Kong café classics, friendly service, and food that's well worth making the trip for. I can definitely see myself coming back.

I'm convinced that this food stall carries the business for half of the mall. When we arrived on…read moreSaturday morning, all the tables were packed! We decided to order take out and enjoy it at home to avoid the crowds of people. Service was quick and the large menu with pictures displayed outside the stall was helpful. All the food in the picture came out to less than $40 which is a decent deal in this time and age. I liked the broth of my macaroni soup as it was well seasoned, but not heavy at all. My boyfriend ordered satay beef vermicelli and it was flavourful and satisfying. The scrambled egg toast is a must if you love soft runny eggs between bread. It's simple stuff that can be done at home if you're really craving it, but the convenience definitely hits...That, and a couple cups of yuenyeung to save the day.

Food was authentic and tasted like food in Hong Kong. The meat in the 雪菜肉絲米 has a bit of wok hei,…read morewhich was surprisingly pleasant. The satay in the satay beef sauce was on the sweeter and nuttier side, and was delicious. The curry sauce of the fish balls was homemade and tasted spicy and sweet. We liked it so much we bought a jar of curry sauce home. The price is slightly more aggressive compared to other Hong Kong restaurants in Richmond with similar quality. Considering the price and the location, I'd prefer going to places in Richmond for equally good quality food. Service was alright. We waited a long time for the gelato because the gelato was too hard for the staff to scope it out. The restaurant was clean and neat, and the seats were spacious.

Ho Yuen Cafe is located at 1750 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, BC…read more Food : (5/5) Service: (5/5) Ambiance : (5)

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE A small HK-style joint will serve you reasonable portions at a decent price - their combos are worth considering when look for good eats or takeout! === 2. FOOD Ham and Egg Bun Thick burger essentially provided with plenty of eggs scrambled with ham - worth the wait! Eggs with Two Meats I happened to choose two sunny side up eggs with two pieces of spam; it comes one piece of hash brown, fried beans, and a piece of toast with a little butter. Soup and Noodles The quantity noodles is pretty sizeable for $3.75 price; the soup reasonable too. The pork and preserved vegetable and fish ball soups worked well for breakfast. Drinks #1.25 for warm drinks and $1.75 for cold drinks - good deal and customizable! === 3. SERVICE It was good overall; it can seem slow because they place is always packed with guests waiting for tables, but the service is good in Cantonese or English. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not really large, but your groups of 2, 4, and maybe 6 can be seated. It's reasonably clean and can fit a stroller or wheelchair. Parking is limited to whatever you are lucky enough to find on the street!

Tasty HK style food. Service is friendly and attentive to customers needs…read more How they make the egg is amazing.

Mandarin Hong Kong Cafe is located at 904 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver,BC…read more Food : (5/5) Service : (5/5) Ambiance :(5/5)

i came by for a weekday lunch. Most tables were occupied but there were several still open so I…read morewas seated right away. The menu was sizeable as you'd expect from one of these HK style cafes. They served the usual fare. I ordered from the lunch special menu. For around $24 you get: a hot drink - $1.75 extra for cold a soup - choice of "Russian Borscht" which it really is not. Its just a hot bowl of tomato veg soup. Or some creamy option. an entree - i picked the ox tongue with tomato sauce and rice. I picked honey lemon water for the drink - as expected. no surprises there. 4/5. The soup tasted ketchupy but otherwise bland. Comes with a piece of buttered toast. 2.5/5. The ox tongue was nice and tender. The sauce was very sweet and ketchupy. Came with a side of niblet corn and some white rice. 3.5/5. Overall solid average. The venue was clean and comfortable. There is free parking in the lot out front - its in a strip mall on King Ed and Oak. There isnt much competition around here for this kind of food. Thats the main edge they have. There are much better HK style cafe's in town esp in Richmond but if you're around here and have a craving, its decent I guess. The pricing is just ok. Not a good deal by any means but out here I expect things to cost a bit more.

Cafe Gloucester is located at 3338 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC…read more Food : (5/5) (4/5) 清湯蘿蔔牛腩煲，最好加多一些調味就更加好味！ Service : As usual, attentive and friendly to customers Ambiance : see attached

I went here for lunch to meet with up some old friends. I haven't been to Cafe Gloucester for over…read more15 years, and I'm pretty sure nothing in this place has changed in that time, including how the interior looks. Once we were ready to order, we tried to wave down a server to take our order. The first two times, the server would acknowledge us and respond "I'll come back later" or "just wait". Only after the third time did they take our order. Food came out in a reasonable time. I had the Hainanese Chicken. It tasted ok and was a decent serving size, but not particularly cheap either. It was another adventure to get our bill. We asked for it once, and after waiting 10 minutes, we asked for it again. I had to leave before we got the bill, so my friends took care of it, so I don't know how much longer they waited. I think there's a lot of HK Cafe competition in the city, which have better food, better service and better value, so I'm not sure how this one survives based on this visit.

Returned here after a few years absenc. We had a big group so we ordered their set dinners that…read morecame with either crab or lobster with an option of two or four dishes. Our group was big enough that we ordered two sets, one with lobster and one with crab. The dishes were excellent for the price. Service was really good. Since my last visit, they expanded to the space next-door with many more large table. If you're looking for a reasonably priced family dinner, this is a good option with a great location.

Came here with the fam and enjoyed the food we ordered. We're big fans of a tofu, mushroom and…read morebroccoli dish and this one was a hit. Fast service, cozy atmosphere, and staff were friendly.

Absolutely loved this gem! I had been wanting to check this place out for a while and had a craving…read morefor a Hong Kong milk tea. While there we decided to also get a snack so we ordered the shrimp toast and a pineapple coconut cookie and the black sesame cookie. Both the hubby and I are not coconut fans but gave this a try and loved it so much we ordered two more to go. I brought one for my mom and she is still talking about how good it was. I also ordered the lime ribena for the hubby and it was so refreshing. We loved everything and the shrimp toast also did not disappoint. Presentation was beautiful and exceeded our expectations of what you would expect in a cafe. Service was also lovely! I already can't wait to come back and try the other items on the menu and have already recommended this place to friends!

Great gluten free Chinese food and baked goods! Short walk from Gastown. Very friendly and…read morewelcoming. The cookies also tasted great a few days later when wrapped in cling film.

Legendary place here. Food court stall serving classic HK cafe style food in President Plaza. I…read morecame by for lunch. between my dining partner and I, we ordered: scallion oil pork chop with dry noodles - basically a portion of dry instant noodles with 2 generous pork chops on top with scallion oil. Solid, and a ton of meat. Meat slightly too dry but still good. Noodles were nice texture. Soup noodle with chicken and pork chop - it was a build-your-own meal and we choose pork chop and chicken. Comes with a bowl of soup instant noodles. The pork chop was same as the one above. The chicken was a whole chicken thigh. Chicken was good. flavourful and well cooked. Soup noodles were fine but got soggy as they always do over time. Side of scrambled eggs with toast - eggs were good. Nice soft cook on it. Came with the noodle bowl as a combo. 2 drinks. All that for $31 all-in and we couldnt finish it between 2 people. Food is a solid 4/5. Service is as you'd expect for a food court stall. People were friendly enough but theyre super busy so they move you along. This is in the President Plaza food court so its definitely dated but totally fine for a simple budget meal. Value of this place is easy 5/5. Would recommend if you're in the area and want some affordable HK cafe food.

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Further to my lunch experience a couple of months ago which wasn't too good, i decided to give…read moretheir breakfast another chance. I used to come here often with friends and families for breakfast and wanted to see whether it still tasted just as good. We each got two items from the breakfast combo, A through D. A to Cs are our usual options and upgrade to French toast. The eggs were somewhat on the drier side and i personally prefer fluffy ones. The beef noodles and the congee continue to be my favorites. The beef noodle broth is flavorful and the congee definitely comforted my soul. The items listed in D are always a miss. We have tried all items and none of them was delicious. For example, the steamed rice rolls were very doughy. Other times, they were very dry. The items in D sometimes felt like they're frozen dim sum items sold at grocery stores. Service is a hit or miss depending on which server you get. Sometimes you get servers who come and refill tea and provides actual service. Other times, no one comes by at all even when there is no tea in cups, etc.

Our service experience could of been better. Borderline rude when you make a mistake but don't…read moreapologize. When paying, the credit card reader showed more than what I am suppose to pay. No acknowledgement but just re-corrected the bill and handed me the meter. Then asked where the tip was and then I indicated it was cash left on the table. The waitress must be having an off day but very lackadaisical when asked for take out trays and the bill. Food portions were abundant but the chow mein wasn't so good. Bitter melon with spare ribs was good. Don't think we will be back