The popcorn chicken was outstanding. It was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and…read moreincredibly tender on the inside. I also loved that they used dark meat, which made it even more flavorful and juicy. The spicy beef noodle soup was delicious. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the beef was tender, and the dish was very satisfying overall. My only suggestion would be for the broth to have a bit more depth and boldness in flavor. The pork soup dumplings were excellent. The wrappers were thin and delicate yet held together perfectly, and each dumpling was packed with a generous amount of rich, flavorful broth. Easily one of the highlights of the meal.

Definitely come during non-peak hours if you want to avoid wait times. The menu is nice and…read morestraightforward and food comes out promptly. I thoroughly enjoyed the stinky tofu and will definitely order it again on the next visit--obviously a lot cheaper than getting it at the Richmond night market haha. I got the steak noodle soup to try, since I'm not used to seeing steak as an option, and I was glad I tried it, but I think I just prefer the more classic beef shank and tendon options.

Hei Hei, look here, it's... a long wait for rice rolls. But yes, they're SO worth the wait!…read more When our group first arrived, the wait time for the order was ~ 45 minutes. However, we made our way back later in the day, and the wait time was a modest 15 minutes. Was it worth the wait? Heck yes. Not only can you customize the toppings and fillings, but these were probably some of the best rice rolls I've ever had... and I've eaten quite a bit in my time, both in SoCal, NorCal, HK, and China. 10 / 10 - would wait (and return) again.

I visited Hei Hei Rice roll at Crystal mall. Their rice roll's making process was very unique. Chef…read morepoured rice batter on all over flat iron pan and added ingredient and roll everything up on the pan. It was very interesting to watch. I ordered beef, pork and shrimp rice roll. Rice roll texture was amazing. So soft and chewy and I poured sauce all over the rice roll, sauce was very delicious, too. So many customer lining up, and my waiting time wasn't bad, because I lined up right after they opened. Highly recommend this place to try their rice roll!

4.5/5 Beef oil noodle was flavourful and meat was tender. Very tasty…read more 3/5 Steak noodle was over marinated and chewy. Soup was salty. 4/5 Osmanthus oolong tea. Strong and not bitter. Would recommend this location as it is less busy and food is good. Servers are friendly and attentive.

A yummy experience that was recommended to me by a family member…read more Location is not big so depending on when you are there. Either for the lunch rush or dinner rush you might need to wait. But they have a good system for dropping in and then you get a text message sent to your phone telling you when your table is ready. So for service it's pretty good. It's more traditional Taiwanese. So you have a choice of five different noodles to choose from. Most soups, either common normal or spicy. Next time I will try spicy version. Overall a very enjoyable lunch experience. The portions were quite large. I would recommend not parking close to the restaurant and parking further away. Sometimes parking in the city of Richmond is not for the faint apart.

i had the pleasure of returning to yin ji chang fen and absolutely loved it again. all of the rice…read morerolls are so delicious still and the sauce is phenomenal. i also tried the vegetables and noodles this time - probably wouldn't get the noodles again, but still good. at peak hours you may have to wait outside before getting seated. it's not the biggest parking lot, but enough for customers. service is generally fine and what you'd expect from a chinese restaurant. overall i love yin ji chang fen and will be back!

Solid chang fen and congee. We came for breakfast around 8:15 on a Sunday, and the dining room was…read morealready full (they open at 8). The food comes out quickly, though, so the wait is short. If you're a smaller party you're at an advantage - tables seat 2 or 4; larger parties that require combined tables will wait longer to be seated. We shared the shrimp and chive chang fen, pork and century egg congee, and the wonton soup. Chang fen had that slippery silkiness; it was packed with lightly cooked shrimp. Congee was good - the pork was nice and soft, the pi dan creamy. Won ton was fine - not as flavorful as the other dishes, but it hit the spot. Service is fast and friendly; they accept cash, debit, WeChat or Alipay. Parking is free and plentiful in the morning (if you come later in the day, it'll likely be full due to the sharing of the plaza by several other restaurants).

We came for dinner and we were seated quickly. The restaurant is small and was almost a full house…read more Our server was super friendly, attentive and explained the menu to us since it was our first time. The portions are large, hot and if you order spicy level 3, it will be caliente We ordered the following noodles bowls: A09 Vegetable Soup Noodles CA $14.95 with a side of soft boiled egg CA $3.00 Spice level 3 A01 Signature Taiwanese Beef Noodle CA $18.95 Spice level 2 I learned that peppercorn makes your tongue feel kinda numb and is suppose to add to the spiciness. We had a great dinner and the noodles were super tasty. I was so full!

This may be the most authentic Chinese food I have ever had. My wife, who comes from NYC with an…read morearray of great Chinese places) agreed. Her chicken chow mein and my sweet & sour chicken were really delicious. We highly recommend this place.

We were recommended to try the wonton noodle here because the one we went to for many years were so…read moreexpensive and not as good as before. This place is legit! This will now be my go to place for wonton noodle. Hands down. The wonton was well marinated with sesame oil and 大地魚粉. You can taste the difference. Soup is also very good.

Noodle and Hainan chicken food stall at the Admiralty Centre food court. Food court was busy during…read moreweekday lunch hour, and this stall was doing decent business. They use electronic beepers to let you know when food is ready. We got the 2 person Hainan chicken rice combo for $37. Waited about 10 min for the food. The combo included half a Hainan chicken, 2 bowls of the flavored rice, two bowls of chicken soup (with date, peanut, tasted of lotus roots), and a bowl of yu choy with oyster sauce. Definitely enough food for 2 people. The chicken was pretty decent, had the subtle aroma and sufficient softness/smoothness. My favorite out of the combo was the flavored rice. A little bit grease and salt helps a long way. The vegetable was good. The soup could use a little more salt, but wasn't bad. Overall, a good food court meal.

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

$16 for a small bowl of beef stew wonton noodle soup. Factoring in the conversion of CAD to USD,…read moremay be it was decent. Nothing ordinary, very typical wonton noodle soup. The fried fish paste balls were also standard. The congee tasted better there than the ones we have here in the US. Not sure if it was due to the water or the rice mixture they used. All in all, would go back again only if it's enroute.

This is very authentic Hong Kong style wonton noodles The noodles have a perfect texture. The…read moredumpling skins are thin and the filling is nicely seasoned. The size of the serving is very small though - so if you're hungry you'll need a couple bowls to fill you up! Note - cash only!

Finding Xi'an is a great place for exploring Shaanxi cuisine. They have great noodle dishes with…read morebold savory, garlic, and vinegar flavors. Biang Biang Signature 5-in-1 Noodles: The hand-pulled wheat noodles are thick as a belt. The savory sauce has plenty of noodle surface area to cover. The bowl contains braised pork shoulder in an ensemble of tomatoes, eggs, celery, and wood ear mushrooms. Sesame Sauce Liang Pi: The cold noodles are refreshing and bursting with flavor. The noodles easily absorb the tangy combination of garlic, soy, vinegar. Pork Roujiamo: Tender cumin-spiced lamb and hot peppers served inside a The crispy flaky flatbread forms a sandwich with tender braised pork shoulder, hot green peppers, and cilantro. Braised Pork Ribs Noodles: The hot pork broth is comforting and supplemented by tender pork ribs, bouncy noodles, scallions, and cilantro. Sweet and Sour Cucumbers: The smashed cucumber pickles have the right balance of tangy, savory, and sweet. Crunchy and refreshing, they are a nice contrast to the rich flavors.

I was in the area with some friends for karaoke and after seeing another spot was quite full, one…read moreof my friends suggested this spot! We came at the perfect time since a line formed after we got seated The tea was served in a lovely big pot too, it honestly felt like I was in China again. I'd been wanting to try some Xian specialities: particularly liangpi and paomo. My group shared two liangpi (the classic and the sesame, these were around 8-9 dollars each and you could probably eat one as a meal or share with someone as an appetizer/side), a biang biang noodle in Xian pork vinegar soup as well as a lamb paomo. Both liangpis which are cold chewy noodles were flavourful and had a great texture (I think I'd recommend classic if it's your first time!) What blew me away was the biang biang soup, the pork pieces were generous and the vinegarness of the soup was very unique. The paomo had vermicelli and lots of soaked bread pieces and lamb: much more gentle and lamb flavoured. Overall, portions were huge and the bill came out to around $55 for everything which was more than reasonable! Note that if your bill is under $30, they only take cash and if over, debit is an option but no credit. I'll definitely be back to this spot ‍

this space brings back a little nostalgia. it used to be one of our go to spots for dim sum when…read moreit was south ocean. today, it's home to pho anh vu, an ontario based vietnamese chain that has made its way to richmond on garden city road. the dining room is spacious, bright, and inviting, with plenty of tables for both small and larger groups. two cherry blossom trees wrapped in warm lights immediately caught my eye, while tropical murals and woven basket pendant lights add warmth and character to the space. it feels modern, comfortable, and much brighter than i remember. i ordered the bun thit nuong cha gio, a generous bowl of vermicelli topped with smoky grilled pork, a crispy spring roll, fresh herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and a side of fish sauce to pour over everything. the grilled pork had a beautiful caramelized char, while the spring roll added a satisfying crunch and extra layer of texture. my partner ordered the com ga nuong, featuring two pieces of grilled chicken over broken rice with a light salad and a side of house fish sauce. the chicken was juicy with nicely charred grill marks, and the broken rice did a great job soaking up all the savoury flavours. don't skip the pickled garlic on the table. it adds a bright, tangy kick that cuts through the richness of the grilled meats and gives each bite a little extra pop. both dishes were generous, filling, and packed with flavour. if i had one observation, it would be that the seasoning leaned a little on the salty side, and i found myself reaching for my water more than once. the menu is more focused than many vietnamese restaurants. if you're hoping for favourites like banh mi, banh xeo, or banh khot, you'll need to look elsewhere. the drink selection is fairly limited as well, so the emphasis here is clearly on pho, vermicelli bowls, broken rice, and a handful of classic vietnamese comfort dishes. a couple of things worth knowing before you go: the restaurant accepts cash or debit only, so leave the credit card in your wallet. if you're visiting after 6:00 pm, complimentary parking is available, just remember to register your licence plate at the tablet near the entrance before you sit down. overall, pho anh vu serves satisfying vietnamese comfort food in a beautifully refreshed space. while i still have fond memories of south ocean, it's nice to see this location begin a new chapter. if you're craving grilled meats, vermicelli bowls, broken rice, or a comforting bowl of pho, it's worth adding to your list.

Grabbed lunch here with my wife and daughter today, and as always, I had to get my usual: the Beef…read moreRib Noodle Soup. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out. The broth is so flavorful and the beef is always fall-off-the-bone tender. Just a heads up, they do run out of the ribs so try to get here early if you would like to try it. The last couple of times we've come, the beef ribs were a bit smaller than they used to be, but they were awesome about making up for it. Last visit they threw in an extra rib, and today they gave us this massive extra bone loaded with tendon. I loved it. My wife was too shy to use her hands to eat it, so hey, bonus piece for me! Aside from the food, the service here is amazing. Everyone is super attentive and friendly. The vibe is really comforting to, it's way more spacious than your typical cramped pho restaurant. Parking is free during lunch, but you have to register your car if you're here after 6pm. It's cash or debit only.