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    John 3:16 Malaysian Delights

    4.1 (296 reviews)
    ModerateMalaysian
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Stir fry noodles that kind of remind me of pad thai
    Cecilia M.

    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.

    CHAR KOAY TEOW
    Sally N.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and cleanliness is normal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Jason T.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shop was clean and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]a little tight[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Chicken Satay. So tender , sweet and juicy
    Joyce L.

    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.

    Angela W.

    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

    Roti canai - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    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.

    Nasi Goreng
    Jeremy L.

    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!

    Hainanese Chicken, Lamb Kapitan
    Joy W.

    Reservations are highly recommended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We headed to the restaurant on a Saturday night at 6:30pm. It was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food 3.75/5 Service 3/5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience 3.75/5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Colin S.

    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

    Samantha W.

    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.

    Char kway teow
    Samuel F.

    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.

    Beef Satay- delicious
    Lana C.

    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.

    Indoor Seating only
    Tu-Anh N.

    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!

    Char Koay Teow, Green Beans, Roti Canai w. Curry Sauce

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    There is a good Malaysian food spot in Richmond but I wanted to give this mom and pop spot a try to…read moregive an opportunity for new places. However, I was a bit disappointed but not too much as prices were decent depending on what you get. We got the chicken laksa, Nasi goreng, Mongolian chicken, and kuih lapis. Chicken laksa is the ideal order as the soup is decent and the pricing is fair. It is not the best as the soup didn't carry much flavor and the noodles were a bit on the softer side. It was filling however. Nasi goreng is solid. The vegetables felt frozen reheated and wilted, but at least the cucumbers were fresh. The amount of shrimp, squid, and fish cakes was dismal. Flavor profile is good. The Mongolian chicken is okay. It's not fried as the batter is quite soft. It is saucy which my friends were craving. I enjoyed the flavor profile of this one though. The dessert is good. Kuih Lapis is a colorful dessert so it appealed to me in both taste and presentation. One red flag I noticed is that I heard beep after beep of microwave sounds. It's as if all the dishes they prepared well in advance and just reheat for us, plus they walled off the kitchen and the back completely, giving the impression that they want to hide something. Most renowned places won't hide the back like that, as you can at least take a peek of what's cooking behind the scenes in most places. Service is good as they refill complimentary tea throughout our dining experience. Pay at the front for the bill.

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