Really yummy! The food came out relatively quickly and the lady there was very nice. She seems to…read moreknow regular customers well since I saw her interact with someone else. One of the better bang for your buck places in International Village. My only slight gripe with it is although the plate you get when you sit down is full and it was filling enough, the plate is a little small. For $12.99 though, it's a very good meal.

We were looking for a vegetarian/vegan option, and maybe we were just super hungry, but we really…read moreliked the food at Bali Thai. It's Indonesian food which we don't eat often where we're from. The woman who took our order was really nice and asked us a few times if we wanted drinks or dessert, which we didn't but that's okay. Had the tofu and tempeh with coconut turmeric rice, plus veggies (bok choy and mushrooms). Loved the fried shallots on top and the peanut sauce. Loved that she asked if we wanted chili and cilantro (yes). Delicious and would definitely go back.

Casa Mia cafe is one of those restaurants that make it feel like you're in a small shop in another…read morecountry. Unassuming, simple decor but clean and well kept. The food was delicious, authentic and bursting with flavor. It was our first time there so the owner gave us a bunch of little dishes to try out. She was very hospitable and kind like we were guests in her home. You can tell they take pride in their food and want to share their culture with neighbours. We tried the tamales, pupusas, some fried seafoods that reminded me of pakoras, lemongrass chicken, corn cakes and a fried dessert with some sort of custard in it. This is really what makes Surrey so unique - no need for gimmicky, overpriced hipster foods here! Just down to earth, delicious food made with love.

We tried Casa Mia Café after losing our favourite pupusa restaurant at the laundromat (you may or…read moremay not understand that). We were used to pupusas that were fresh, piping hot and delicious. After our first visit to Casa Mia, we were not disappointed. We had both vegetarian (cheese & bean) & mixed (pork, cheese & bean) pupusas that were delicious. Although the restaurant isn't fancy, you are treated almost like a member of the family. We love this restaurant and it has become our 'go to' for pupusas!

Such an unassuming place. Just a little window with the Best food. It was a little slow, its just…read moreone guy handling everything and we arrived just as he opened. But highlight of the food of our Victoria travels.

Had nasi campur with rendang also nasi campur with telor balado. Very good and I m Indonesian, very…read moretasty. Not too spicy for my taste. Finding this place is quite tricky. It's located in market square area. Going down the stair after entering the market then go up to Second floor and it's on the corner. It's really more like a take out place. The owner is Indonesian chef. Very nice and friendly. Will definitely come back if I visit Victoria again. Thank you!!!!

Southeast Asian (Malaysian?) food stall in the Pacific Plaza food court. The food court is fairly…read moresmall. Wasn't too crowded when we went, but Gee! was doing decent business. They are pretty well known for their lobster laksa, which is $19 on its own. We ended getting the combo that included curry chicken rice, curry fish balls, roti, a soda and a milk tea for $39. The fish balls and curry chicken rice were pretty standard. The chicken has a slight spiciness to it. They do give plenty of rice. Now for the star attraction, the lobster laksa comes with a whole lobster tail. It's a pretty small lobster tail that was a bit salty. Certainly not the best lobster tail I've ever had, but at this price point it's rare to get a lobster tail. The laksa itself was quite good. Really like the soup, which as not super thick but it was creamy, sweet and flavorful. Noodles and the fish cake inside were decent. Overall, it's a good amount of food and decent deal for the price.

I came to Taikoo food court around 530 and a lot of what i wanted to eat was sold out. Therefore, I…read moreopted for the standard laksa. At $14, i thought the laksa was pretty meh. It came with 4 prawns, a small sliced boiled egg, some tofu(?) thingy and bean sprouts. The noodle consists of a mix of vermicelli and round noodles. The major disappointment was that the soup was neither thick nor flavorful. It was watery and as if the vendor cheaped out on adding a teeny bit more sauce. Also, the portion was not very generous. Usually when i order from other restaurants and vendors, the dish would come with other toppings such as fish balls and tofu puff, plus the portion was a bit more. This was my third time trying this vendor after a long time as i was also not impressed by previous visits. I don't think I'll ever go back again. This is more of a 2.5 stars experience.

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.

The service was slow though food was tasty but small portions with the noodles. Didn't notice a…read morerestroom. This was a bit disappointing. Only six tables in the small restaurant

Fresh ingredients and delicious Indonesian food cooked from scratch. Friendly and lovely service…read morewith a smile. Enjoy the sound of the waves washing over the beach while you eat!

Years of serving all ferry traffic coming and going, as they are located in the ferry car lot…read more Morning coffee and full meals.. Breakfast in a pita made fresh to go!! Veg burger!! Bami Goreng (stir fry noodles). Call ahead if your concerned about not eating ferry food and missing the food cart... Note: get the house special sauce!!! Oh yum.

Really curious bout the food and try to order by doordash . The food is way beyond from authentic…read moreindonesian food . And even modified to be fusion , still unedible . The meat so hard like a rubber and not even tender. Overall not on standard food. Compare with other indonesian food pr malay food, this is the worst in lowermainland.

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5 tables - yummy food! Call ahead to make sure they are open. They are family owned and operated…read moreand treat you like family when you are there. The Rojak salad was novel and a great start to the meal. I wasn't impressed with the char kway teow here as it lacked flavor outside of the wok char. My favorite dish was the mee goreng by far. I could eat that daily! The laksa was also authentic and delicious. My mom had the Hainan chicken and said it was very good as well. I'm so glad we found this place just around the corner from where we were staying in Surrey - an excellent Malay find! Will be back for sure!

It's been such a long time since I've been able to visit one of my favourite authentic Malaysian…read morefood restaurants. When I'm in the neighbourhood, I order my favourite noodles from Auntie Irene. They don't have these all the time but when they do, it's always so delicious! Loh shi fun is the name and they are cooked perfectly with minced pork, bbq pork in a beautifully balanced sauce. It's equally good with their regular lo mee noodles! And make sure you add their pickled chilies for a nice spicy and vinegary kick. I can't wait to come back here again!

The food and service is wonderful! Love the coconut soup. We enjoyed the young woman who is always…read morekind and super helpful, regardless of how many tables she is serving.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE With a menu from across a variety of Asian cultures, Tropical Island tries to everything to everyone and at least for this one takeout experience, it does - falling short only on portion size. === 2. FOOD Our order was takeout and so the portion sizes were small (see photos for scale of the smaller tin pans with chopsticks); however, the quality of the food was decent overall! Chicken Satay ($13) Four skewers come at this price with some sort of mild-ish spicy oil-based peanut sauce on the side. The chicken is relatively meaty and tender! Beef Vegetable Delight ($19) With lotus root, carrots, onions, celery, and broccoli on tap with thin slices of beef, this is a dish you'll enjoy with rice or another starch. Green Beans ($19) One of the recommended house dishes by the server; it was decent - no minced pork like that found in Chinese restaurants, but it does have red and green peppers and onions. === 3. SERVICE The server at the counter was good and professional, balancing myself, app-order delivery drivers, and dine-in guests. The staff here seemed to speak English and Manadarin. The food was prepared fairly quickly, tho this may be due to having only 4 tables of dine-in guests at the time of order. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not a looker - it starts with narrow hallway with two small bench-type seats for those waiting at the counter, before opening into an older seating area. Wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit well enough once you get through the hallway. Parking is interesting - a few spots are located out front (watch out for one with a small Do Not Park sign on the wall) and there are a few more spots across the alleyway.