I read the other sub par reviews to see if the experiences were like mine. Sure enough, they…read morewere. I ate here in 2009 and again yesterday (11/4/24), as I was back in BC for a visit. The elderly couple was a bit abrasive and rough around the edges back then, but more so now. The behavior and mannerisms of this couple combined is very comparable to Seinfeld's 'Soup Nazi'. I politely asked the old woman (others refer to her as toothless) if I may take a picture of the menu and she practically had a heart attack. She screamed - "If you take a picture, I will kick you out of this place!". The old man also had a sarcastic tone in his voice when I asked about mayo in the chicken salad sandwich. The mushroom soup was pretty good and the chicken salad filling was OK. The house baked bread was the only thing that really made this whole experience bearable. It appears as though that these two seniors are set in their miserable, toxic and irritating ways and are too proud to make a change for the better.

This is a great mom and pop operation. I enjoyed watching the interaction with customers who were…read moretreated like family. I had a small sandwich on homemade bread which was wonderful! Great experience.

Chopped leaf used to be my go to but i haven't gone much…read moresince covid. Tried it again and found the the "starter" size salads had been removed from the menu. So only one size of salad and it was $4 more than before. When i got the salad I was actually shocked at how small it was ( just slightly larger than the old starter size and didn't have some of the same ingredients it used to have. It was very basic - just mostly lettuce now for $12.49 and i was still hungry after. i used to be full on a starter. super disappointed and will be looking for a new salad place

Great Salads! I order them a couple times a week. The only…read morecomplaint I have is they give you one side of dressing whether you get a half salad or a full size salad. You need about 1.5 to 2 if you get a full size salad and they charge you for the extra dressing.

I've tried almost all of their meat & seafood balls , which all tasted pretty good and so does the…read moresoup. However, their service was just so so. They didn't even bother asking me the type of soup such as the level of spicy when I order the Ma la tang.

I'm surprised that this place has not gotten much reviews, given how many people visit here. This…read moreestablishment is located on the outside of Crystal mall. Once you enter, pick up a bowl and a pair of tongs to choose your vegetables and protein. Then you pay at the cashier based on the weight. Service is super fast. The soup tastes ok and that is about it. The meat is a bit bland since it has been cooked twice (it's already cooked when you add it to your bowl before they boil it). Some of the vegetables are also under cooked since the cooks rushed to bring the food out instead of taking their time.

it has been a while since i have been to Haidilao. Their broth are still tasty…read more We chose the tomato soup and the classic spicy soup. They meat and vegetables are good as usual However the self serve snacks were great too. They had the pickled fish skin which was my favorite. the spicy and tangy flavor was great. Service was great and attentive. food came fairly quickly:

We love Haidilao! The service is fabulous, and the food is great. I absolutely love the tom yum and…read moresukiyaki soup bases. They go with everything on the menu too. The staff checks in on you and just basically gives you what you need, before you even ask for it. And I like how the place is set up, so cozy and provides just the right amount of privacy for groups. Even the washrooms are superb. Wait may be a bit long if you don't have a reservation (we made a reservation but came 30 minutes early and wanted to get in earlier), but they offer free snacks and drinks at the waiting area.

Came here to get the exact same thing I got last time but it wasn't as good as I remember. Quality…read morehas gone down. The stuffed French toast came with much less fruit than last time and was soggier and less crispy. The potato pancakes needed salt added and just weren't as crispy as the last time. One tea bag was $4. I wanted to cry. A cheap tea bag with some hot water shouldn't be the same price as a latte. Service was good. They were very accommodating with my friend's dairy intolerance. Ambiance was quiet -- still has those nice family diner vibes.

We were on our way home from a short weekend getaway and decided to stop by Izba Bistro for a late…read morelunch. Featured here: Spicy Calamari Fish N Chips Two Baked Ratatouille Portobellos Calamari and Fish n Chips were decent. Pretty common dishes. Nothing to write home about. .Absolutely loved the Baked Ratatouille Portobellos though! Ratatouille is on its own, a dish I don't see nearly as often as Calamari or Fish n Chips. The way this one was presented, with the Portobello Mushroom and Brie cheese was an absolute delight! Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area.

Great service AND The Food was outstanding!!!! Gets Busy on The weekend AND parking od s…read moreChallenger. Make reservations.

If you've never had Serbian food before, you have to check Tenen out. It's like a mix between…read moreMediterranean food like Greek food with German food. There are a good variety of pork dishes but I ordered a steak. It was bacon wrapped and within the steak was oozing cheese. The steak was seasoned perfectly. It was accompanied by a tomato based sauce that complimented the slightly salty steak very well. It also came with a basket of fried potatoes and a side of cucumbers and tomatoes dipped slightly in vinegar and salt. The service was attentive and on point giving recommendations based on my taste pallette. The dining area was small, maybe enough for a total of 30 people dining max at one time. The ambiance was very quiet, enough to talk and converse without having to raise your voice. Lots of wall art depicting either famous people or places from Serbia. I noticed several Nikola Tesla pictures. A destination to totally visit and wisk you away to the food joys of Serbia. Side note: in the men's bathroom, the walls are plastered with praise to Novak Djokavic (one of tennis legends) and Nikola Jokic (a current legend in basketball).

I am not sure why this business is only listed as catering as they serve fresh sandwiches along…read morewith some baked treats too. Go! They have a sandwich for everyone and their homemade honey mustard with dill is good.

Two things to know about this place, it's very busy and it's very expensive. Is it good? Yes it's…read moregood but I can name you ten better places for sandwiches in the lower mainland, no doubt!

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE !!…read more Wow, just wow. I've been here a few times before and it has never been THIS bad. Today, we went in. The lady behind the counter could hardly understand me. While taking my order, another women came up and they started looking at an iPad about a SkipTheDishes order. I had to wait for them to finish to keep ordering. They where supposed to put guacamole on my 1 salad, and they charged me for it, plus a random 50 cent charge for banana peppers I never ordered. Like what ? Ok fine. I told them about the 50 cent charge and she just replied "yes". I'm like, why am I being charged for banana peppers I didn't order, again she just says "yes". Frustrated I say ok whatever. No point to argue over a few cents. Go outside, I see not only did they not even put in the banana peppers they charged me for; but, the guacamole I paid $3 for was not in the salad either. So now I've paid $3.50 for things I didn't receive . Pretty irritating ! Open my other salad and they forgot to put tomatoes on it. I go back to the store and ask them, hey, you guys charged me for this and forgot to put it on. She replies "yes, guac is extra" like, I know. I've paid for it but didn't get it. They argued with me for about 5 minutes before handing me a tiny container of guacamole. To top it all off, after arguing, paying nearly $30 for 2 salads, I finally get to eat, and there's a fly in my lettuce. Seriously, I don't understand what happened here today. I was charged for several things I didn't receive, then had to argue to get what I paid for, then I found a fly in my lettuce . I used to come here pretty often but that's going to change. I suggest everybody stay far away- go somewhere else. The chopped leaf down town or the one In Port Coquitlam are MUCH better. You actually get what you pay for without being argued with. Pretty disgusted with my experience here today.

Better alternative for healthy eats if you want a quick bite at an affordable value…read more I honestly came in cause I was on the go and I was super hungry but didn't feel like eating fast food. Came in and the people at the counter said the Southwest was a favourite so I just gave it shot. Really great flavours. I would actually come back again for lunch when I'm around the area

The came in on a late Saturday afternoon and the place was full. We waited for about 10-15 mins…read morebefore we were seated. They have now installed these tablets for quick ordering. This is great as we don't read Korean and it has pictures for everything. We ordered a regular kimbab and the jang teo gook bab, which is a stew like dish with beef, veggie and rice. You can also customize how spicy you'd like right on the tablet. Both items we got were very good. The gook bab was still a bit spicy for me even though I ordered less spicy but the flavor is absolutely amazing. The booth is meaty and savory. The Kimbab was a yummy as well. It's much lighter than the gook bab. And my favorite out of all, is the soup that they provide for FREE. Hands down the best free soup ever. Food is yummy, portion is generous, service is great. I'm definitely coming back soon :)

Pictured is the Cold noodles (naengmyeon), tuna kimbap, and chicken with cheese tteokbokki. I used…read moreto come here so often in highschool so I wanted to visit again! My favourite has to be the tuna kimbap! Always a classic and can never go wrong Cold noodles are also such a treat in the hot weather we're having in Vancouver right now. However, I have to admit that this cold noodle was not as good as I thought it would be . I have also had the tteokbokki and chicken. It sounded so good I had to order it despite ordering it before and not liking it . They give a large portion so it's a good food to share with a party of friends! This is probably personal preference but the tteokbokki was a bit too soft and overcooked for my taste. I also think I prefer to have fried chicken and dip it into the tteokbokki instead so overall this dish was not my favourite.