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John 3:16 is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their satay chicken always hits the spot. It is difficult to find a good satay here in Metro Vancouver that the meat itself is flavorful with good meat texture, and the satay sauce is balanced. Their CHAR KOAY TEOW is good too - it is chewy and not greasy. It's my first time trying the BBQ ribs. The meat is tender and so well seasoned. I'll order the dish again. Service and cleanliness is normal. I like that they let us have hot tea instead of water for free. The parking lot at the back alley has quite a lot of spots so it is easy to find a spot. I am excited they're opening in Burnaby soon. Hopefully the food quality in the new location would be as good as the one in Richmond.
Good Food. Good wokhei on the stir fried food. Roti freshly made flaky. The noodle soup was good broth was really clean and match well with the noodles. Must get food spicy! Service was good @and friendly. Shop was clean and bright. a little tight
This is my go-to spot for Malaysian food whenever I'm in Richmond! The food is always a solid 5 stars -- flavorful, authentic, and consistently delicious. Service is quick, and the staff are friendly. Food I ordered Satay (chicken) - so tender and juicy. I think they are the only one that cameralized the meat so that there is a sweet flavor to it Nyonya Pie Tee- my first time order this one. It's like a party snack, the filling like a spring roll and top with crushed peanuts. It is serve cold is that right? Roti Canai- so puffy , make sure you dip in the sugar and eat with the curry sauce Yam roll- so crispy and inside filled with soft mashed yam. Curry chicken pie, the curry is so flavorable Half Hainanese Chicken, order the oil rice separately. The chicken is so juicy and it is boneless ! On weekends, the restaurant can get pretty busy, so I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time.
Came for late lunch after grocery shopping...we each ordered Char Kuay Teow which is stir fry rice noodles with Chinese sausages, eggs and chives--great wok flavour, piping hot and mildly
I went here on a Thursday for lunch and it was fairly packed, so I recommend calling ahead for reservations which we did. We got the regular roti canai, nasi goreng ayam, and sambal fish. We also got the teh tarik because it's not a complete Malaysian dining experience without it. Roti canai is pretty solid - somewhat buttery, soft, and pairs well with the curry. There's sugar on the side but honestly just the curry itself is already hearty enough. Nasi goreng ayam is very flavorful and the fried chicken is decently flavorful and juicy. It's a fairly huge portion, enough for 2 people to share. We got medium spicy which has a nice kick. Sambal fish was more of a sweet and sour fish with a bit of spice kick. Teh tarik is very sweet but that's how it is prepared Service is okay. We had to flag a few times to get water but at least they actually gave a while jug for us to refill.
This place has become a staple for us every time we visit the area now. Almost every single dish is amazingly done and the service is super friendly. We're definitely not scared to try anything on their menu since they've gained our trust. Here's some highlight dishes. Satay (5): Chicken or beef, both are amazing! They caramelize and char to perfection. Each bite is tender, crunchy, sweet and savory all at the same time! Perfect appetizers. The peanut sauce isn't exactly like I remember in Malaysia, but its decent. I will get these every time. Laksa (5): I love laksa and this did not disappoint. I generally opt for the thicker broth so lean towards their curry offering but both are outstanding. Roti (5): Fluffy and crispy. Goes with anything. Another must to add to any dish. Green beans (5): gotta get those veggies in. These weren't like normal veggies though, they were like a crispy treat! They flash fry these or something that makes them delicious! Ribs (5): Super tender. Sweet and savory. These might be another staple. Nasi Goreng (4): Comes out piping hot right off the wok. Almost like what I remember in Malaysia. Not spot on but delicious nonetheless. Yes, there's a 5 star trend here. All the flavors just hit for me. And it was with multiple visits so its not a fluke. Make a reservation if you can. One thing I'll note is that they charge for their sambal. It's only like 50 cents but still, I feel like it should come with the meal. They must make their own cause its a little different but very good. Not too salty with a little kick. You can basically put it on anything. Overall, we will definitely be back during our next trip up here. Love this place!
Reservations are highly recommended. We headed to the restaurant on a Saturday night at 6:30pm. It was packed. Food 3.75/5 Service 3/5 Ambience 3.75/5 I had heard that this restaurant is a popular one in Vancouver. Our table ordered: Lamb Kapitan (my sister liked it, too hot for me) Hainanese Chicken 5/5 (so tender) Sambal Mixed Vegetables with Eggplant 3.5/5 Chicken Skewers and Beef Skewers accompanied by the peanut satay sauce 3.75/5 Char Kway Teow 4/5 My favourites were the Char Kway Teow and the Hainanese Chicken. These were the two dishes I could eat. The other dishes ordered were medium and just a little too hot for me, but the rest of the table enjoyed the dinner! Service, in my opinion was a little lacking. They were just so busy and did not come over to check if we needed anything during the course of the dinner. We had to flag a server to ask for a refill or for water. We were given a tiny teapot for the whole table. Note, give yourself extra time ahead of your reservation to locate the restaurant parking. The entrance to the parking for the restaurant was difficult to locate, but we found it and entered through the back of the restaurant to get to our group.
John 3:16 has been a Malaysian staple in the lower mainland and I love visiting again from time to time. Appies started off with a crispy and flaky roti along with a buttery curry sauce. Followed by beef satay, which came with 4 skewers but we were super hungry and couldn't wait. This was my first time trying the nyonya pie tee and the veggies were crispy and had a nice bite. Haines chicken rice, I find many places don't do this too well and the chicken is bland or overcooked. Not at John 3:16, the chicken was juicy and the rice perfectly flavoured. Finished off with the char Kueh teow and I would have preferred more protein, but the char on the noodles were perfecrion. Can't wait to visit again
My dad loves this place and I first started going to their North Vancouver location. The food arrives pretty quickly and is consistently good and flavorful.
I previously tried the food court stall in Aberdeen Centre and was excited to try this location in Richmond. Quite a busy location however service was very quick. Ordered the char kway teow, beef rendang and the roti canai. The char kway teow was good! It had the classic "wok hey flavour", although the noodles were a bit too soft. The beef rendang was similar to what I had in Aberdeen, extremely soft and tender beef chunks with aromatic, creamy, and coconut-y curry sauce. Such an amazing pairing and honestly my favourite dish here. Pairing the rendang with the crispy, flaky and buttery roti canai was a heavenly combination that I would recommend everyone to try. I'm not sure if it's a very authentic combination but it's definitely worth coming back for.
WHEN: Thur @1:30pm PARKING: They have a shared lot that gets pretty filled, but I'm sure if you wait a minute or two, someone will leave for you to park. It was Fourth of July and lunchtime for a large party of 7 would definitely be a wait. We were told 30-45 min, and it was definitely a 45 minute wait. The waiting area is small so you're better off waiting outside. Out part of 4 adults and 3 kids/babies ordered the following: COCONUT RICE - $3.45 CAD When the opportunity of having coconut rice is an option, we always take it! I think it's great hey have Jasmine and Hainanese Rice as other options is great too! ROTI CANAI w/CURRY CHICKEN - $15.95 CAD A favorite to both the kids and adults. We ended up ordering another one to-go since the kids liked it. Curry was perfectly made, and the roti is as good as expected! BEEF RENDANG - $22.95 CAD Dried curry beef rib finger meat stew with Malaysian spices, coconut milk and potatoes. We ate this with coconut rice it was so yummy! I'm a sucker for saucy dishes that goes well over rice. KARI LAKSA - $15.95 CAD Vermicelli with Curry Soup served with Curry Chicken, Tofu Puffs, green beans, egg, fish cakes, shrimp and bean sprouts. This would have been over rice too. So rich and with great flavors. This noodle soup was enjoyed. We wanted to order the Haines Chicken but it was sold out. So we ordered: CHAR KOAY TEOW - $15.95 CAD Stir fried flat rice noodle with shrimp, egg, chives, bean sprouts, Chinese sausage and fish cakes. We wanted something simple for the kids, and this was a winner, even as leftovers! Everything was delicious, we can see why this place is so popular. Service was great and the booth seating made it easier for the kids to sit since they wouldn't sit still and would have prolly fallen over on a chair. They wouldn't even sit in a booster seat -_- I thought the prices were reasonable, and because we paid in USD, everything came out to be cheap! Feels like we got a 30% discount, hehe! Oh make note there will be a 3% fee to credit card charges, which I'm okay with since I'm just grateful they even accept cards! Most places in Richmond will only take cash. Thank you John 3:16!
John 3:16 is possibly the best malaysian restaurant I've been outside of Malaysia. Every dish is packed with wok hei and flavors without getting overly oily or salty. The place is filled up quickly at dinner time, so make sure to make a res via phone call or get there earlier. Parking lot available. ＊Satay Chicken *** My absolute favorite. The satay sauce had a nice sweet peanut flavor. We has to order more because it was too yum. It came with four servings with good amount of chicken. ＊ Char Koay Teow ** Char koay teow is my go-to Malaysian carb option. I liked the lap cheong tossed in the noodles. The bottom wasn't soaked in oil which really amazed me. ＊ Roti Canai w. Curry Sauce Roti was served hot and crispy, making the dish extra delicious with the curry dip. ＊ Green Beans * Green beans also blew our mind -- very well seasoned and full of wok hei. Def recommend it if you want to get some vegetables. ＊ Kari Laksa Rich laksa broth. Not too spicy. Tasty but nothing spectacular.
Had 6:30 reservations for eight on a Tuesday evening. We were seated right away in their smaller room near the front entrance. Servers were pleasant and helpful. We entered our order in the iPad and asked our server if they thought we ordered the right amount for the eight of us. We were pleasantly surprised by her honesty when she went through each item and suggested adjustments like reduce the beans by one order, increase the roti, and swapping out one of the chickens for a beef, etc. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. The fried chicken wings were perfectly seasoned and wonderfully crunchy and crispy. The bbq pork ribs were amazing, fall off the bone, and finger-licking good. We were delighted with each dish, not one was a disappointment. Each individual of our party raved about the food. It was such a good experience and a wonderful end to our evening. We all recommend and we all will be back.
3 months ago
Came here last year, and we enjoyed it. We tried a little bit of everything. We got Char Koay Teow, Mamak Mee Goreng, Ayam Goreng, Green Beans with Garlic Sauce, Special Curry Rice, Nasi Goreng, and Chicken Satay. We made some spicy that weren't for the kids, and we could actually taste some spice. I really liked the noodles and green beans. Service was great. Staff was friendly. As one Yelper mentioned, the parking situation is not the greatest. read more
10 months ago
After an evening of holiday shopping, my friend and I stopped by John 3:16 for dinner as it's been awhile. We were able to grab a table for 2 around 8pm, which is great given how busy this place usually is. We ordered the following: Chicken Skewers: Decently grilled with a the meat juicy and tender meat. The nice peanut sauce hit the spot! Seafood laksa: Full of deep rich flavours, this also really hit the spot especially on a cold and rainy night. The mix noodles had a nice chew and there were lots of tofu, seafood, and a full boiled egg (cut in half). Definitely a solid bowl of laksa! Fried Noodles: A great comfort dish. The noodles were springy and well-seasoned, with plenty of toppings mixed in. Not greasy, which I really appreciated, and the portion was generous. Roti: Comes with a thin curry sauce and served with sugar on the side. The roti is super buttery, soft, and flakey. One of the best roti's in the city! The curry sauce is too thin for my liking but decent flavours. Overall, the service is prompt but no frills. The food speaks for itself and is tasty at good portions at decent prices. read more
John 3:16 is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their satay chicken always hits the spot. It is difficult to find a good satay here in Metro Vancouver that the meat itself is flavorful with good meat texture, and the satay sauce is balanced. Their CHAR KOAY TEOW is good too - it is chewy and not greasy. It's my first time trying the BBQ ribs. The meat is tender and so well seasoned. I'll order the dish again. Service and cleanliness is normal. I like that they let us have hot tea instead of water for free. The parking lot at the back alley has quite a lot of spots so it is easy to find a spot. I am excited they're opening in Burnaby soon. Hopefully the food quality in the new location would be as good as the one in Richmond. read more
Good Food. Good wokhei on the stir fried food. Roti freshly made flaky. The noodle soup was good broth was really clean and match well with the noodles. Must get food spicy! Service was good @and friendly. Shop was clean and bright. a little tight read more
This is my go-to spot for Malaysian food whenever I'm in Richmond! The food is always a solid 5 stars -- flavorful, authentic, and consistently delicious. Service is quick, and the staff are friendly. Food I ordered Satay (chicken) - so tender and juicy. I think they are the only one that cameralized the meat so that there is a sweet flavor to it Nyonya Pie Tee- my first time order this one. It's like a party snack, the filling like a spring roll and top with crushed peanuts. It is serve cold is that right? Roti Canai- so puffy , make sure you dip in the sugar and eat with the curry sauce Yam roll- so crispy and inside filled with soft mashed yam. Curry chicken pie, the curry is so flavorable Half Hainanese Chicken, order the oil rice separately. The chicken is so juicy and it is boneless ! On weekends, the restaurant can get pretty busy, so I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. read more
I went here on a Thursday for lunch and it was fairly packed, so I recommend calling ahead for reservations which we did. We got the regular roti canai, nasi goreng ayam, and sambal fish. We also got the teh tarik because it's not a complete Malaysian dining experience without it. Roti canai is pretty solid - somewhat buttery, soft, and pairs well with the curry. There's sugar on the side but honestly just the curry itself is already hearty enough. Nasi goreng ayam is very flavorful and the fried chicken is decently flavorful and juicy. It's a fairly huge portion, enough for 2 people to share. We got medium spicy which has a nice kick. Sambal fish was more of a sweet and sour fish with a bit of spice kick. Teh tarik is very sweet but that's how it is prepared Service is okay. We had to flag a few times to get water but at least they actually gave a while jug for us to refill. read more
This place has become a staple for us every time we visit the area now. Almost every single dish is amazingly done and the service is super friendly. We're definitely not scared to try anything on their menu since they've gained our trust. Here's some highlight dishes. Satay (5): Chicken or beef, both are amazing! They caramelize and char to perfection. Each bite is tender, crunchy, sweet and savory all at the same time! Perfect appetizers. The peanut sauce isn't exactly like I remember in Malaysia, but its decent. I will get these every time. Laksa (5): I love laksa and this did not disappoint. I generally opt for the thicker broth so lean towards their curry offering but both are outstanding. Roti (5): Fluffy and crispy. Goes with anything. Another must to add to any dish. Green beans (5): gotta get those veggies in. These weren't like normal veggies though, they were like a crispy treat! They flash fry these or something that makes them delicious! Ribs (5): Super tender. Sweet and savory. These might be another staple. Nasi Goreng (4): Comes out piping hot right off the wok. Almost like what I remember in Malaysia. Not spot on but delicious nonetheless. Yes, there's a 5 star trend here. All the flavors just hit for me. And it was with multiple visits so its not a fluke. Make a reservation if you can. One thing I'll note is that they charge for their sambal. It's only like 50 cents but still, I feel like it should come with the meal. They must make their own cause its a little different but very good. Not too salty with a little kick. You can basically put it on anything. Overall, we will definitely be back during our next trip up here. Love this place! read more
Reservations are highly recommended. We headed to the restaurant on a Saturday night at 6:30pm. It was packed. Food 3.75/5 Service 3/5 Ambience 3.75/5 I had heard that this restaurant is a popular one in Vancouver. Our table ordered: Lamb Kapitan (my sister liked it, too hot for me) Hainanese Chicken 5/5 (so tender) Sambal Mixed Vegetables with Eggplant 3.5/5 Chicken Skewers and Beef Skewers accompanied by the peanut satay sauce 3.75/5 Char Kway Teow 4/5 My favourites were the Char Kway Teow and the Hainanese Chicken. These were the two dishes I could eat. The other dishes ordered were medium and just a little too hot for me, but the rest of the table enjoyed the dinner! Service, in my opinion was a little lacking. They were just so busy and did not come over to check if we needed anything during the course of the dinner. We had to flag a server to ask for a refill or for water. We were given a tiny teapot for the whole table. Note, give yourself extra time ahead of your reservation to locate the restaurant parking. The entrance to the parking for the restaurant was difficult to locate, but we found it and entered through the back of the restaurant to get to our group. read more
John 3:16 has been a Malaysian staple in the lower mainland and I love visiting again from time to time. Appies started off with a crispy and flaky roti along with a buttery curry sauce. Followed by beef satay, which came with 4 skewers but we were super hungry and couldn't wait. This was my first time trying the nyonya pie tee and the veggies were crispy and had a nice bite. Haines chicken rice, I find many places don't do this too well and the chicken is bland or overcooked. Not at John 3:16, the chicken was juicy and the rice perfectly flavoured. Finished off with the char Kueh teow and I would have preferred more protein, but the char on the noodles were perfecrion. Can't wait to visit again read more
2 years ago
My dad loves this place and I first started going to their North Vancouver location. The food arrives pretty quickly and is consistently good and flavorful. read more
I previously tried the food court stall in Aberdeen Centre and was excited to try this location in Richmond. Quite a busy location however service was very quick. Ordered the char kway teow, beef rendang and the roti canai. The char kway teow was good! It had the classic "wok hey flavour", although the noodles were a bit too soft. The beef rendang was similar to what I had in Aberdeen, extremely soft and tender beef chunks with aromatic, creamy, and coconut-y curry sauce. Such an amazing pairing and honestly my favourite dish here. Pairing the rendang with the crispy, flaky and buttery roti canai was a heavenly combination that I would recommend everyone to try. I'm not sure if it's a very authentic combination but it's definitely worth coming back for. read more
WHEN: Thur @1:30pm PARKING: They have a shared lot that gets pretty filled, but I'm sure if you wait a minute or two, someone will leave for you to park. It was Fourth of July and lunchtime for a large party of 7 would definitely be a wait. We were told 30-45 min, and it was definitely a 45 minute wait. The waiting area is small so you're better off waiting outside. Out part of 4 adults and 3 kids/babies ordered the following: COCONUT RICE - $3.45 CAD When the opportunity of having coconut rice is an option, we always take it! I think it's great hey have Jasmine and Hainanese Rice as other options is great too! ROTI CANAI w/CURRY CHICKEN - $15.95 CAD A favorite to both the kids and adults. We ended up ordering another one to-go since the kids liked it. Curry was perfectly made, and the roti is as good as expected! BEEF RENDANG - $22.95 CAD Dried curry beef rib finger meat stew with Malaysian spices, coconut milk and potatoes. We ate this with coconut rice it was so yummy! I'm a sucker for saucy dishes that goes well over rice. KARI LAKSA - $15.95 CAD Vermicelli with Curry Soup served with Curry Chicken, Tofu Puffs, green beans, egg, fish cakes, shrimp and bean sprouts. This would have been over rice too. So rich and with great flavors. This noodle soup was enjoyed. We wanted to order the Haines Chicken but it was sold out. So we ordered: CHAR KOAY TEOW - $15.95 CAD Stir fried flat rice noodle with shrimp, egg, chives, bean sprouts, Chinese sausage and fish cakes. We wanted something simple for the kids, and this was a winner, even as leftovers! Everything was delicious, we can see why this place is so popular. Service was great and the booth seating made it easier for the kids to sit since they wouldn't sit still and would have prolly fallen over on a chair. They wouldn't even sit in a booster seat -_- I thought the prices were reasonable, and because we paid in USD, everything came out to be cheap! Feels like we got a 30% discount, hehe! Oh make note there will be a 3% fee to credit card charges, which I'm okay with since I'm just grateful they even accept cards! Most places in Richmond will only take cash. Thank you John 3:16! read more
John 3:16 is possibly the best malaysian restaurant I've been outside of Malaysia. Every dish is packed with wok hei and flavors without getting overly oily or salty. The place is filled up quickly at dinner time, so make sure to make a res via phone call or get there earlier. Parking lot available. ＊Satay Chicken *** My absolute favorite. The satay sauce had a nice sweet peanut flavor. We has to order more because it was too yum. It came with four servings with good amount of chicken. ＊ Char Koay Teow ** Char koay teow is my go-to Malaysian carb option. I liked the lap cheong tossed in the noodles. The bottom wasn't soaked in oil which really amazed me. ＊ Roti Canai w. Curry Sauce Roti was served hot and crispy, making the dish extra delicious with the curry dip. ＊ Green Beans * Green beans also blew our mind -- very well seasoned and full of wok hei. Def recommend it if you want to get some vegetables. ＊ Kari Laksa Rich laksa broth. Not too spicy. Tasty but nothing spectacular. read more
1 year ago
Had 6:30 reservations for eight on a Tuesday evening. We were seated right away in their smaller room near the front entrance. Servers were pleasant and helpful. We entered our order in the iPad and asked our server if they thought we ordered the right amount for the eight of us. We were pleasantly surprised by her honesty when she went through each item and suggested adjustments like reduce the beans by one order, increase the roti, and swapping out one of the chickens for a beef, etc. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. The fried chicken wings were perfectly seasoned and wonderfully crunchy and crispy. The bbq pork ribs were amazing, fall off the bone, and finger-licking good. We were delighted with each dish, not one was a disappointment. Each individual of our party raved about the food. It was such a good experience and a wonderful end to our evening. We all recommend and we all will be back. read more
2 years ago
Don't let the hole in the wall building throw you off... inside is a well decorated, fast moving symphony of Malaysian delights The char koay teow was nicely seared and not overly oily but could have had a bit more "wok air" The H CK was very soft and nicely poached... they glaze it with a charred garlic glaze and the sauces are fine Eggplant nicely done, nothing wrong with it The roti was phenomenal but the chicken satay was the winner for the night. Durian pulut was nice if you like durian otherwise it's a pass For someone that doesn't have access to Malaysian cuisine often, I feel this is 5-star... but those who have it all the time have the right to be more critical. Overall an absolute must try place read more
2 years ago
Vancouver is known for its Cantonese Chinese food but my family ended up eating at this Malaysian place in Richmond Chinatown. This one of their locations, it is in an unsuspecting location since it's at the back of a plaza but don't get it twisted, this place was packed. Luckily, we got seated right away. They gave us an iPad to place our order on. We ordered the hainanese chicken, sambal fish, Mamak mee goreng (mild), and sambal okra, green bean, and eggplant. My family loved every fish we ordered. The hainanese chicken was so tender as paired well with the sauces and toppings. The sambal fish (halibut) was lacking a bit in spice but the flavor was still really good. Noodles were solid, but felt like a small portion for the price. The sambal veggies were spot ob as well. you cam also order the hainanese chicken rice snd coconut rice on the side. read more
2 years ago
John 3:16 Malaysian Delights, posted up at No. 3 Road in Richmond, BC, been slangin' that certified hood classic Malaysian heat since 2014. This joint stay poppin', servin' up them OG street flavors that make your taste buds do the cha-cha. Prices stay humble, portions got that big boy energy, and the locals know this the real MVP when they tryna grub down on some next-level fire. Vibe in here be straight cozy-mode, real chill, but it ain't got mad space. If you rollin' deep with the squad, better call ahead, or you finna be postin' up outside like you waitin' for sneaker drops. Staff be mad solid, keepin' it %100, makin' sure you eat good good. But for real, yo, why the plate so tiny? I'm tryna go full beast mode, stack my plate like a skyscraper, and they givin' me this lil' baby tray? Let me load up proper, bruh. Also, not too happy with the 3% surcharge if you use Visa--feels like an unnecessary extra hit when you already droppin' cash on the meal. Ayo, let's talk about that Roti Canai, tho. This ain't no weak, floppy nonsense--this joint be crispy like a dollar bill, fluffy like a cloud, perfect for dunkin' in that straight-up liquid gold curry sauce. Satay skewers? Juicy drippin' flavor bombs, real street-style, got that charred-up smoky goodness, and that peanut sauce? Bussin'. That Hainanese chicken so soft it's like it got baptized in a holy broth, sittin' on that pillowy rice that soak up all the magic. Char Koay Teow? Maaaan, wok breath on point, shrimp be jumpin', noodles be dancin', and that sausage? Certified flavor explosion. And you know they let you pick your spice level, so go mild if you soft, or max out if you built different. Nasi Lemak bringin' that Malaysia street hustle--coconut rice so fragrant you smell it before it hit the table, crispy lil' anchovies throwin' in that crunch, and that sambal slap you in the face with spice like a disappointed grandma. Laksa be warmin' your soul, that coconut curry broth got deep flavor lore, noodles sittin' in there like they takin' a spa day. That Beef Rendang? Slow-cooked so long it probably got wisdom, meat so soft it don't even chew back, flavor so deep you might start rethinking your life choices. And don't sleep on that Hokkien Mee--them dark soy-drenched noodles got that sticky, rich, umami-heavy sauce that make you close your eyes and hum when you eat. Heavenly Father, we send up a prayer of thanks for this here meal, for the hands that whipped it up with love, and for the flavors that bring people together. May this spot stay blessed, keep servin' heat, and continue to bring joy to all who step through them doors. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen. God bless, eat good, and stay winnin'. read more
2 years ago
Stopped by in a group of 3 on a weekday for dinner. Love that there is free parking out back and plenty of street parking in the area. We ordered the roti, chicken satay, sambal mixed vegetables and of course the beef rendang. The food came out fairly quick and loved the smell and presentation of all the dishes. The beef rendang was the star of the meal. I liked how the chicken satay were cooked but found the peanut sauce lacking flavour. And the same with the roti...the roti's were fluffy and tasty but the curry sauce was watery and lacked flavour. The beef rendang was quite tender and I really enjoyed it with the sauce over rice. It was a positive food experience but with so many other Malaysian establishments in the lower mainland, I have no plans to return to John 3:16. read more
A great spot for comforting Malaysian food, with some standout dishes that make it worth a visit. We ordered the roti canai with curry chicken, chicken curry puffs, Hainanese chicken rice, and beef rendang. The roti canai was crispy and flavorful, pairing perfectly with the curry chicken. The chicken curry puffs however, were decent, but the filling was a bit dry, and the pastry wasn't as crispy as we'd hoped. The Hainanese chicken rice was a classic, well-executed dish with tender chicken and flavorful rice. The beef rendang was also satisfying, with a great balance of spices and richness. read more
John 3:16 The name of the restaurant is an often quoted excerpt from the bible but I am always confused about things from the bible. There are just so many questions. For example "God sent his only son to die for us". So God can only have one son? Afterall God created the universe, the sun, the moon and the earth? Having a son can't be that hard or exclusive? Rather it would be like trigger happy USA printing money. Plethora and relentless. Also, "to die for us"??? So this supposedly only son was sent to be killed by humans? By us puny humans? Again referring the God's almighty power here, he let some feeble humans kill his precious son? Who then didn't stay killed?!? After he has preached to bunch of people for a decade or so?.... This charade was all done to get us to believe his "kindness". Wouldn't it be easier to cull some bad people in our face? Wouldn't that create instant believers? Anyways, I still have many questions... But we are here for the food. Let's forget the name. Ordered their high ticket items. The Rendang curry beef, Hainan Chicken, Special Ribs, and roti's. The cooking was superb and so is the pricing. I really cannot complain as the food is delicious and professionally made. Only qualms is perhaps their choice for the cut of the meat. Free range chicken would be more complete. For a place of laminated walls, and oily floors, this is literally a hole in the wall despite having been renovated a few years ago. Service three stars. Ambience one star. Taste four and half stars. Quality three stars. Value three stars. read more
9 months ago
My husband and I went out for dinner with another couple on Saturday night and we were glad we made reservations! It was our friends' first time to John 3:16 and they loved it. The restaurant is a lively place and the tables are a little cramped together. However, it was clean and cozy. The food was tasty and full of flavour. We were able to get some dishes mild as one of our friends can't take spice. We ordered off an iPad where we selected the dishes we wanted. We got the chicken satay (4pcs) and beef satay (4pcs), roti canai, Asam Laksa, Kari chicken, Mamak Mee Goreng and coconut rice. We had so much food on the table and I was so concerned about eating that I forgot to take more pictures! The food is consistent and delicious whether you go to the Richmond or Vancouver location. We always enjoy the food here. The price was quite reasonable. All the above mentioned came to $118.18 (including tax). The only disadvantage is that there is only a small lot in the back for parking. However, there is some parking on the street up the block.. read more
Sometimes we need a re-visit to give the business a fair chance... Our 1st visit ( high expectations from all the great reviews ) left us with disappointing experiences. But we decided to give it a try again and we are happy to report that the food was great and we will for sure be back!! read more
Staff was friendly, helpful, and ordering off the provided iPad makes it quite simple for a party of more than 2. Beef Rendang was wonderful, creamy, flavorful. The roti was delicious. All items were flavorful. The Fish dish I didn't care much for, fish was overcooked. Overall a 4.2/5 ! read more
2 years ago
Solid Malaysian food in Richmond! I came here to try their char kway teow and the roti canai! The roti canai was my favorite as the bread and curry were just so addicting. Can't stop enjoying the flaky bread with some curry. The char kway teow was good but I wish there was a tad more flavor. In the future I would love to try their Hainan chicken rice. The spot can get really busy so I'd suggest making a reservation or coming early. read more
I have heard about this Malaysian restaurant and the biblical name makes it stand out from the same genre. There are many good reviews so I went there for lunch after shopping in Richmond Centre. The restaurant was easy to spot as it is right opposite Richmond Centre on the No 3 Road. The interior was funny to me as I felt it was like a fast food shop. The place is tidy and clean. The servers are southeast Asians. My nose told me I went to the right place as I visited many Malaysian restaurants in the past years. As I was alone I could not order too many dishes. The choice for my lunch was the Malay style Hainanese Chicken Rice. The chicken meat was soft and juicy. The rice was tasty and matched perfectly with the chicken. The soup was surprisingly tasty - many restaurants don't really put any effort to make the soup taste better as they should be. I also order Teh Tarik - the Malaysian Milk Tea. It was great and not too sweet with the right stickiness of texture. There are plenty of choices on the menu and I want to try more dishes such as roti and rojak salad next time with more people together. read more
I've heard about this place from other friends, and finally got to try it. There are lots of parking space at the back of the restaurant, sharing with another Vietnamese restaurant. We ordered some roti with curry sauce, Kari Laksa, special curry rice and chicken and pork, half Hainanese chicken, and beef satay. I love all of their flavors, it's rich and tasty, especially the Hainanese chicken. The spicy curry rice with pork and chicken is pretty heavy, definitely a dish to share with others. The Kari laksa is my favorite, it comes with a lot of ingredients, and the laksa broth is bold and flavorful. If you are coming for dinner, please make sure to make a reservation. We didn't make any reso ahead of time, thinking that it was a Monday night and not busy. We were completely wrong! We waited 30 minute for a table. It's our fault and learnt our lesson. I do recommend this place if you are feeling adventurous and into Malaysian food. read more
This place is exceptional! I always wanted to try malaysian food and this place blew my mind. At first glance, it seemed like a tiny place but there were actually lots of indoor seating and was fully packed on friday around 8pm. My friend and I got seated quickly and ordered on a tablet. We got the kari laksa and hainan chicken and both were pretty good. The curry in the laksa was definitely spicy but not too overpowering, and I really enjoyed all the ingredients inside like beef, fish cake, tofu, shrimp, egg and green beans. My friend's hainan chicken is not like the traditional ones since it didn't come with skin and only one type of sauce, so it was more like a 4/5. However, it won't stop me from wanting to come back to try other things in the future. read more
3 years ago
We're always delighted to have a meal at John 3:16 Malaysian Delights ! There are two locations for this restaurant. This time we went to the Richmond location. It had been years since I last visited the Richmond branch. They've moved to a different location in Richmond; it's much more spacious than the previous spot that they were in. On the table: Roti Canai Kari Chicken Char Kuey Teow Rojak Sambal Okra, Green Beans & Eggplant Sambal Fish Beef Rendang Cendol Everything was nicely done except for the Cendol. The ice in the Cendol seemed to be crushed ice which meant that we ended up with bigger chunks of ice in our mouth than we'd have liked. This dessert would have been much better if the ice had been finely shaved instead of the crushed ice that we got. We also found the presentation to be a bit odd. Usually, this dessert would be served in a bowl. This Cendol was served to us in a tall, glass mug...the kind you'd expect to see if you walked into an A&W restaurant. The usual bowl would have been much preferred as the mug made it difficult for us to mix up the ingredients. Service: Good Parking: Free Customer parking available Location: 6838 No. 3 Rd., Richmond read more
4 years ago
Came here at 5:30 on a weeknight and was seated right away. Service is quick and waitress come often to check and pick up empty dishes. This place was packed at 6:00. What a good business! And why not? Dishes were very good. *Roti Canai was chewy. Served with curry sauce and sugar, a first for me. It is sweet by itself so did not dip it in suga *Satay Beef was delicious. *Sambal Mixed Veggie: beans okra eggplant sautéed in sambal sauce - love this! *Beef Rendang: very tender, fork tender but meat intact. *Coconut Rice: sinfully good. read more
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1 year ago
I had the hainanese chicken with rice and soup. I remember getting the chicken with no skin and thinking dammit I'm going to hate this. But the food was good and I'll recommend read more
4 years ago
Lots of parking spots on the back of the building. Was a little disappointed in the laksa as the broth wasn't as flavorful and the noodles overcooked. The fried fish was delicious and perfectly crisp. Very busy restaurant so service was a little slow. read more
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