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    Old Street Express

    3.0 (11 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Popcorn chicken over rice
    Vy D.

    I came to the center to shop but got hungry. I decided to stop into this stall because they had the popcorn chicken I was craving. They have a ton of different options and many various meals you can get. The person at the stall was very friendly and helpful! Service was quick and I waited maybe 5 minutes for my meal. I got the popcorn chicken over rice, which comes with a bowl of ice and bok choy, a drink, and a decent size portion of the chicken for about $12. The chicken was made very well, juicy, and tender! The only thing was, the chicken was not season on the outside. I was expecting a bit of salt or pepper, but it didnt taste like much of the outside was seasoned. The rice was drizzled with some sort of sauce probably from another braised dish, it was delicious! I thought it was a wonderful meal, quick, and made very well. I would definitely come back.

    Crepe with Chinese donut
    Nancy L.

    Yelp reviewers have been saying that this is a Taiwanese stand but I have my doubts. Old Street Express does have a couple of traditional Taiwanese food; however, they also sell traditional mainland Chinese food as well, such as the crepe, which originated from China (one reviewer indicated that it's a "Taiwanese crispy crepe"). They also sell tofu dessert but they called it "tofu brain" (literal translation) and only mainland Chinese people call it as such. We Taiwanese people call it "tofu flower". With technicalities aside, the reason I wanted to try was mainly for the beef noodles. I have a serious addiction to Taiwanese beef noodles. We also got the Taiwanese braised pork rice and the crispy crepe. For the crepe, you can choose between fritter or Chinese donut. We opted for the latter but I highly recommend that you don't. I had imagined that the Chinese donut would be crispy but it wasn't. It was soft and doughy. In addition, the whole crepe was so dry. I've had much better ones in Beijing or even at President Plaza in Richmond (I believe the vendor is currently closed due to covid). The braised pork rice was ok. If a Taiwanese vendor can go wrong with this dish, then you'd have a serious problem. I found the price a little too steep for what we got. If you know how to make the dish like I do, you'll know cheap it is to make everything that's in the rice bowl. The beef noodle was a HUGE disappointment. Firstly, the bowl was SO very tiny and they charged $10.95!! Normally, I can't finish a soup noodle on my own but I was able to finish this bowl very easily. Secondly, the soup was not rich and fragrant. Lastly, the beef was way too salty. For the latter two food items, you're much better off going to Public Market and get them from either Chef Liu or Potelicious. The only pro from this place is that each meal came with a drink but that alone isn't enough for me to go back again. Bye bye!

    menus on the wall
    Ray P.

    I was happy to see A Taiwanese stand opening up in Landsdown so was eager to try out their food. Unfortunately, my anticipation was not met with an equally good food experience. I tried the beef brisket noodle soup and the pigs feet on rice dishes. The beef brisket, normally a soft melt in your mouth feel, was tough and chewy to the point of almost jerky-like. The noodles seemed like the type you buy in the supermarket and the soup base was really thin and lacking in any body. One-star for this dish. Moving on, the pigs feet had good taste so that was a plus. However, the portion size was small...four small pieces that was about 90% bone. The rest was a lot of filler plain white rice, an overcooked hard boiled egg (tasteless too) and some veggies. Two stars for that. Service was friendly though so that was a redeeming quality. I hope they up their food quality though!

    Beef noodle soup. Tastes like Ichiban instant noodles.
    Arron B.

    Save yourself the money and get your food from R and H a few stalls beside this place. It's located inside the Lansdowne Mall Food Court. I ordered the beef noodle soup and the bbq duck crepe and canned drink. The soup tastes exactly like Ichiban soup base and the noodles are instant too. The duck in the crepe tasted bland and was served cold in a freshly made crepe. For this amount of money you will get better value at R and H a few stalls down.

    Chinese Crepe
    Justin C.

    I like their Taiwanese crispy crepe, taste and smell delicious! It has variety of choices, great portion for a lunch. Definitely will come back for their egg crepe and beef noodles.

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    Micha - Famous fried chicken nuggets

    Micha

    4.3(61 reviews)
    0.5 kmGolden Village
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    Stopped by for lunch and everything was incredible. We ordered the Micha signature pork soup and…read moretheir braised pork belly. We ordered the soup with the expectation that it would be in some medium-sized bowl that the two of us can easily share. The soup actually was giant and is meant for a family. Luckily, it was absolutely delicious; the pork was super tender, the egg fits in perfectly, and the broth was tasty. Every drop was finished. The braised pork belly was also delicious. Tender and fatty, I wished there was so much more sauce for the rice to soak in. I'm also a super fan of pork floss, so loved its inclusion. The side is also noteworthy. The radish soup was so flavorful yet light, and the tofu was fantastic. Everything we ate was five stars on its own. Only panic was when paying our server said they only accept cash or debit? I only had credit cards and American money, but in the end, she was able to use my credit card. Not sure what that was about.

    Been awhile since I've been back. Remember to register your car on the tablet out front to get 3hr…read morefree parking. I like their early dinner special 5-7pm! Great value! I wonder if it's also available on the weekends. It was available on Friday though. I wish there was the option to add pearls on the side for a price though. My set menu drink had no pearls. Not sure why that's not an option. Definitely a missed opportunity for the business imho. Oh... and the kimchi was a bit weird with the fact that it's overly sweet. Overall, good value and good food. Service depends on who you get. 3.5 stars

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    Memory Corner - Needs more flavour

    Memory Corner

    3.8(203 reviews)
    0.6 kmGolden Village
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    Vegetarian Three-Cup King Oyster Mushrooms on Rice…read more I've had this dish before and came back for another round. This time, I decided to level up and chose medium spice... a decision my taste buds are still discussing. Ordering is done through a QR code, and you can customize your dish -- with or without ginger, plus your spice level: mild, medium, or hot. The chef was very generous with the sauce and chilis this time. When they say medium, they don't mean "a little kick"... they mean "welcome to the chili party." The dish came with so many chilis that I started wishing there was a little more rice to help balance the heat. Thankfully, the restaurant serves hot tea, which became my superhero in a cup and helped calm down the spice attack. ‍ I clearly underestimated the "medium" spice level -- but spice levels are funny because they really depend on the restaurant. One place's medium is another place's "are you sure you're ready for this?" Still a tasty and flavourful dish, and I'll definitely remember to respect the chilis next time.

    Memory Corner has a large variety of Taiwanese dishes and I think is perfect for groups of all…read moresizes. They're even friendly to vegetarians, with an entire page of the menu dedicated to vegetarian dishes. We had the popcorn chicken, the stir fried bok choy, the sha cha chao mian with lamb (the anglicized name for this on the menu is "signature ancestral herbal satay with fried noodles), and the noodle soup with beef brisket and tomato. For three people, this was the perfect amount of food for a hearty dinner. Our favorites were definitely the popcorn chicken and the noodle soup. The popcorn chicken was perfectly and delicately fried, SO JUICY on the inside, and seasoned just right with a lovely basil aroma. The noodles were toothsome and swimming in a gorgeous broth with the most tender beef. Stir fried bok choy is pretty standard but definitely a must if you want really any vegetables in this meal. Sha cha chao mian with lamb was good -- lamb was perfectly cooked, very tender. The noodles themselves are nice but the flavor is a bit one dimensional. Service here is really good. They are so nice, and very fast!

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    Cloud 9 Delicacy - Signature DF pork chop with marinated egg and rice $15. 炸豬排飯

    Cloud 9 Delicacy

    4.4(22 reviews)
    0.6 kmGolden Village

    Best chicken nuggets for the price. Comes with a large pile of chicken and rice. Its in a busy food…read morecourt with many other popular restaurants. So finding a seat is sometimes difficult as the foodcourt can be very busy. People are constantly order their chicken nuggest so yours will always be fresh.

    Vancouver has so much great Taiwanese food. One of them inside of the Empire Centre food court is…read morethis stall that specializes in Taiwanese bento boxes. Thanks for the recommendation Jando S. At first glance, the prices are average for this type of food. However, once I saw the humongous portions, I believe this vendor should clearly be categorized as cheap eats. For example, for roughly $10, you get three large pork chops (fried or marinated, I slightly preferred the fried more), sautéed cauliflower in XO sauce, soy braised tofu skin (so good I paid for extra $5 portion), crunchy pickles, stewed fish tofu, marinated egg, and a whole separate box of white rice. This is easily $15-20 in NYC. Same price for the crispy, tender, and juicy Chicken Nuggets (aka Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken) with all the trimmings. The quality of every item in the box was top notch and all very delicious. What many customers ordered that interests me for the next visit was the Salt & Pepper Chicken (椒麻鸡), which was basically a huge piece of pounded chicken thigh, battered like the popcorn chicken, with a mala sauce on top. This is a gem for the people who live locally in the area. Such bang for the buck!

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