A group of us went for dinner. Had their beef with scrambled egg on rice, honey garlic spare ribs,…read morehappy day crispy chicken, and pan fried noodle with beef. Also had soup and a dessert soup. The portions are ridiculous and the tastes were on par with what I've had in HK. Definitely worth the price that we paid. Service was ... like what I expect from HK staff. Curt and to the point, but overall ok. The place was packed, so it goes to show how much the place is well liked. A definite go.

Ordered the combo of preserved vegetables and dried BBQ duck fried rice with a hot HK milk tea for…read more$21.95. Unfortunately, this was quite a disappointing dine-in experience. The fried rice was rather bland and had a slightly overcooked, burnt aftertaste. The preserved vegetables were especially underwhelming, as they lacked the strong, savoury flavour that preserved vegetables usually have. It almost tasted like they had been soaked in water for too long, causing most of the flavour to disappear. The diced BBQ duck was also quite dry and lacked seasoning or duck flavour. The HK milk tea unfortunately matched the theme of the meal -- it was very bland as well, with little tea aroma or creamy milk flavour. We actually had to add salt from the table to make the food more enjoyable. Overall, the meal did not meet expectations, especially considering the price. Hopefully the restaurant can improve the seasoning and consistency of its dishes in the future.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE A small HK-style joint will serve you reasonable portions at a decent price - their combos are worth considering when look for good eats or takeout! === 2. FOOD Ham and Egg Bun Thick burger essentially provided with plenty of eggs scrambled with ham - worth the wait! Eggs with Two Meats I happened to choose two sunny side up eggs with two pieces of spam; it comes one piece of hash brown, fried beans, and a piece of toast with a little butter. Soup and Noodles The quantity noodles is pretty sizeable for $3.75 price; the soup reasonable too. The pork and preserved vegetable and fish ball soups worked well for breakfast. Drinks #1.25 for warm drinks and $1.75 for cold drinks - good deal and customizable! === 3. SERVICE It was good overall; it can seem slow because they place is always packed with guests waiting for tables, but the service is good in Cantonese or English. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not really large, but your groups of 2, 4, and maybe 6 can be seated. It's reasonably clean and can fit a stroller or wheelchair. Parking is limited to whatever you are lucky enough to find on the street!

Tasty HK style food. Service is friendly and attentive to customers needs…read more How they make the egg is amazing.

I decided I should try to review some Crystal Mall eateries, I love coming here but never thought…read moreabout sharing my thoughts for my fellow yelpers! So you come to Crystal Mall, and you got to check out Crystal Cafe which is very centrally located near top of the escalators. It is a HK Cafe. They have a HUGE menu everything from HK style breakfast with instant noodles and egg, egg toast, etc to standard HK Cafe Chinese dishes. Today I came and saw a special menu and at the top of it an oil chicken special. For $16 you get full meal, soup plus drink (I got HK milk tea - 奶茶) which is a terrific deal. It comes with two marinated eggs - delish - and the chicken and rice both have great flavour. I also love the soup which is simple Cantonese style with a spare rib bone in it. Would definitely come here again. Next time I'm having the HK breakfast which I miss!

Had a really enjoyable lunch here…read more Got the stir fried beef rice noodle and an iced milk tea. It was perfection (amid being a tad too greasy). It was well portioned for the price ($17) and had that 'wok hay' that's missing in so many Cantonese restaurants. My milk tea was good but it's nowhere near as strong as Lido's milk tea flavour. My takeout was approximately 4 portions of noodles (for 1 person). I took this to go and ate it at home and it was still really good. Noodles were cooked to perfection as they weren't soggy for the following meals I had. Beware they only take cash or debit card (if over $15).

Finally got a chance to try this place after a few decades. Still remember when it was Dragon Inn…read more The place was packed late at night, which is always a good sign. Parking is available but limited in the lot in front. Better to look along Kingsway, or in the side streets behind the restaurant. I found it hilarious that the lot specifically prohibits parking for Tina Cake next door. Guess that must've been a problem over the years. The inside is plain and quite dated (old school). Looks like something out of the 1980s. Awesome. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. Everything hit the spot in terms of authentic Cantonese. I had the stir fried beef with black pepper sauce, Hainan style chicken, and sweet and sour pork. Everything tasted great. Portion sizes are decent, and prices are quite reasonable. As the dishes are shared, it is best to come in groups (at least 3-4) so more dishes can be ordered. Looks like I've found my go-to for late night Cantonese food. Recommended.

Food and service are pretty good. We tried some authentic Hong Kong dishes and it's so delicious…read more The best part is they have the TV for World Cup so everyone can enjoy watching the game and enjoy dinner at the same time.

Friends recommended this Hong Kong-style café on Kingsway, saying it offers better value in terms…read moreof portion size and pricing compared with many other cha chaan teng-style restaurants in Vancouver. We decided to give it a try one weekday afternoon. The seating is quite tight. For a party of two, we were seated along the wall with a small table and chairs facing each other, while the other side has a few cubicles more suitable for groups of four. The menu is extensive--perhaps even overwhelming--with many choices, so I would suggest looking at their menu online beforehand. We ordered from the afternoon tea menu: baked pork chop on rice and beef on rice noodles. Hong Kong-style coffee or tea was included, and each dish was around $16. The portions were generous, and both dishes were tasty. From a food and value perspective, we were satisfied. Unfortunately, our final experience at the cashier left us disappointed. The bill came to $32 before tax ($33.81 after tax). I paid $35 cash and told the cashier to keep the change. Instead of simply accepting it, she told me that the restaurant expected a minimum 10% gratuity. I found this uncomfortable and unprofessional. I understand tipping is customary in Vancouver, and I normally tip according to the service provided, but customers should not feel pressured or told that a minimum tip is required unless it is clearly posted as a restaurant policy. The service itself was perfectly adequate, but nothing beyond the usual ordering and serving of food. There was no extra attention or special effort that would justify being approached about a minimum gratuity after payment. Also, since the restaurant accepts cash only, it would be helpful to have a clear "Cash Only" notice displayed at the entrance so customers are aware before dining. To be clear, this review is not about the food quality or pricing. The food was good, and the value was actually one of the restaurant's strengths. My disappointment comes entirely from the way the gratuity issue was handled at the cashier. A good dining experience should include not only good food, but also a professional and respectful final interaction with customers.

BT Cafe 大拇指餐廳 Review Location: 920 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC…read more位置： 溫哥華京士威道 920 號 (English version) BT Cafe is a delightful neighbourhood gem located on Kingsway. The standout for me was definitely their Sweet and Sour Pork--the sauce is impeccably balanced, perfectly capturing that nostalgic, classic flavor that's hard to find these days. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, creating a welcoming environment from the moment you walk in. While the ambiance is cozy and warm, I did notice that the high backs of the booths can be a bit wobbly/unstable, which is something to keep in mind if you're looking for extra back support. Overall, a great spot for a comforting meal! 繁體中文] 位於溫哥華京士威道 (Kingsway) 的大拇指餐廳 (BT Cafe) 是間非常討喜的鄰里餐館。他們家的咕嚕肉絕對是必點，那種咕嚕汁調配得非常地道，酸甜平衡得剛剛好，充滿了讓人懷念的經典風味。店員服務態度親切，讓人感到賓至如歸。餐廳整體的氛圍溫馨舒適，不過值得留意的是，部分卡座的椅背稍微有些晃動，若對座椅穩定度有要求的話可能要注意一下。總體而言，這是一個享受暖心餐點的好地方！

I love going to Lady 3 Kitchen because of the food and the atmosphere. There are regulars that go…read morequite often and the waitresses are always checking in and talking to each other like old friends. There are fun Cantonese signs around the restaurant and their soup list is on wood pieces. Definitely order the claypot rice there because of the crispy bottom of the rice. Lots of ingredients on top too. The liver dish is delicious too. Remember to make a reservation and it takes time for them to make the clay pot.

Lady 3 Kitchen is a hidden gem on Victoria Drive and an absolute must-try for claypot rice lovers…read more The claypot rice here is . It's perfectly cooked with that perfectly crispy bottom layer and beautifully layered flavours. What makes the experience extra special is how complete the meal feels. You get to choose your own personal pot of soup alongside your rice, and to top it all off, a silky tofu pudding dessert is included. All for like $26-$27. The place is clearly well-loved by the community since it gets super busy. I'd say don't bother coming if you didn't call ahead to make a reservation. You can call in same day just to ask when's their earliest availability so you don't have to wait there. Service is efficient even when they're packed. Will absolutely be back for another bowl.

HK cafe and Cantonese restaurant on Kingsway and Nanaimo on the NW corner, next to the gas station…read more Parking is availalble in the sketchy underground lot, as well as above ground. Probably safest to park on the street. The inside is pretty bare bones. This place used to be a Pho Hoa (Vietnamese), and there's still the old logo stuck to one of the windows. Basically one doesn't come here for the decor. Staff are friendly and chatty. Food prices are a bit on the high side. They have HK lunch combos (stuff like curry beef brisket rice, or pork chop rice etc.). These combos are actually available for dinner too for a few dollars more. I would recommend going this route for the best value. The portions are decent sized. Special mention. This place also does fancier banquet style dishes such as live seafood, but it's not cheap. With that said, the food is pretty decent quality. My friends and I left happy. Wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended.

Visited Starlight Kitchen, a HK style cafe, for a weekend lunch. Plenty of open booths/tables. It's…read morein the same plaza as Thanh Xuan Cafe. - Fried rice with diced chicken & salted fish ($18.98) - smell's distinct but adds extra flavour - Pan fried chicken steak with linguini in black pepper sauce ($17.98) - noodles were meh, tender chicken - Pan fried vermicelli with diced beef and mushroom in BBQ sauce ($20.98) - excellent beef. Vermicelli two ways (crispy on top, regular underneath) - Fried rice noodle with beef in soy sauce ($17.98) - decent wok hei, standard fare - Pea tips leaves with garlic ($27.98) - good - Sweet & sour boneless pork ($23.98) - standard - Curry lamb ($18.98) - good flavour to the curry. Lamb slices were solid Big portions but typical HK eats.

Legendary place here. Food court stall serving classic HK cafe style food in President Plaza. I…read morecame by for lunch. between my dining partner and I, we ordered: scallion oil pork chop with dry noodles - basically a portion of dry instant noodles with 2 generous pork chops on top with scallion oil. Solid, and a ton of meat. Meat slightly too dry but still good. Noodles were nice texture. Soup noodle with chicken and pork chop - it was a build-your-own meal and we choose pork chop and chicken. Comes with a bowl of soup instant noodles. The pork chop was same as the one above. The chicken was a whole chicken thigh. Chicken was good. flavourful and well cooked. Soup noodles were fine but got soggy as they always do over time. Side of scrambled eggs with toast - eggs were good. Nice soft cook on it. Came with the noodle bowl as a combo. 2 drinks. All that for $31 all-in and we couldnt finish it between 2 people. Food is a solid 4/5. Service is as you'd expect for a food court stall. People were friendly enough but theyre super busy so they move you along. This is in the President Plaza food court so its definitely dated but totally fine for a simple budget meal. Value of this place is easy 5/5. Would recommend if you're in the area and want some affordable HK cafe food.

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Came here for dinner with my family since we love their Hainan chicken! This was my first time…read morevisiting this location, it's quite small inside. There are a few booths and a larger table. We decided to get the combo for 2 that was ~$43 which included the daily soup, half hainan chicken + 2 sides of rice, another dish which we chose the braised tofu and vegetables and the daily dessert. We also ordered the stir fried flat noodles with beef. For 3 people this was alot of food and we had tons of leftovers! The hainan chicken was so juicy and flavourful and the rice that they cook in the chicken stock is amazing. The braised tofu was so juicy and the bok choy paired with it had a nice crunch. The flat noodles with beef was so good too and not super greasy. I definitely want to return to try different items on the menu.

If you have a craving for some amazing beef curry. Super tender beef brisket in a beautifully…read moreseasoned curry with potatoes. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The traditional Chinese fare is top shelf in our favs; calamari, spicy green beans, Singapore noodles, chow fun noodles with beef. Yummy... The restaurant is busy so go early or call ahead. Definitely a go to, wish there was ones closer to home.

Tried the durian dessert at the cafe this time. I'm sold. Just take my money already…read more Nothing compared to it. Service was prompt and the ambiance of this quaint place is perfect for chin wagging with friends. Only street parking available.

At Desserts Artisanaux, they have a creative take on classic Cantonese desserts. You order and pay…read morefrom a QR menu and then enjoy them in a serene space. Ghost's Drool: The dessert arrives in a ceramic bowl that resembles a cracked egg shell. It contains a warm pistachio paste that's thick and smooth. It's not too sweet, but my sweet tooth definitely craves something a bit sweeter. The drool is actually a melted mochi, which is soft, stretchy, and chewy. This bowl is a delicious showcase of textures. Double Skin Milk Pudding: Somewhere between a custard and a pudding, it's silky, smooth, and really creamy. It has a thick "skin" on top formed as the custard cools, which adds a nice chewy texture to this smooth steamed dessert. Double Skin Milk Pudding with Taro: This version of the milk pudding contains a clump of soft, chewy, purple taro. Black Sesame Soup with Mini Glutinous Rice Balls: The hot black sesame paste is fragrant and nutty, probably the best flavor in this shop. The soupy paste is also thick and smooth. The rice balls are chewy like the mochi. Mochi with Red Bean Paste: This one contains a red bean paste, which is almost like the filling of a sweet potato pie. It is smooth and creamy with the chewy mochi.