What an amazing food hall, Time Out Vancouver. It is located in Oakridge Mall. An easy train ride . So exciting to be here and witness the chaos. It is a holiday but we arrived shortly after 1pm. Perfect time, lines to order were much shorter and faster. This place has everything you can think of, from fancy pastry shops and coffee shops. Food from all over the world, Chinese barbecue, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, boba, donuts, Thai, Cambodian. You will not leave this place without trying one, or 2 or all of the food vendors. Some are of good value, some pricey. Really depends on what you order. Restrooms are super clean! There's a lot of them, very clean. So fancy looking too. There are bussers who do clean the tables quick so there is no problem getting seats. Great service! We had roast duck from Heritage and mango donut from Mello. They are so good. Duck was tender, tasty and generous over rice. read more

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I've been couple more times, and it continues to be hit and miss. - Mee Katang from Mee Bar: Bad. The steak portion was pretty good, but the noodles were terrible. It was clumped up, dry and bland so it ruined the entire dish. - Chicken Wings from Mee Bar: Good. Nicely prepared and good flavour. - Paella from Espana: Not good, but better than last time. I still found it bland, but at least it wasn't burnt this time. - Luigi's Bolognese: Good. Cooked perfectly al dente, and a solid sauce. This one is pretty close to what you would get if you were eating at Ask for Luigi. I still like the space. Plenty of indoor out door seating, and it's kept clean. Live music is always nice. I still like the concept of Time Out Market, but the quality of some of the food is inconsistent. read more

First time to try TimeOut Market here in Vancouver, situated above the high end ritzy stores at Oakridge Park Mall. We try to visit a TimeOut Market when we visit a major city. It's a food court that showcases the very best of a city's restaurant scene and chefs. We went around the "market " and we saw a lot of offerings we'd like to try. We decided on Heritage---a Chinese BBQ. My wife shared a plate of Roast Duck over rice. It was soooo good. The skin was crispy and fatty. The meat underneath was moist and tender----perfect! For dessert, I bought a Mango donut from Mello. The lines were long, but the donut wasn't too sweet and light. There are about 15-20 restaurants featured. The Japanese, Spanish, Thai ones look good. Prices are a bit high, but I think it's worth the value. It's a really busy place, lots of families trying out different cuisines. I would definitely go back again. From Richmond or downtown Vancouver, it's easy to reach via the train. So accessible. read more

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Time Out Market is a great option if you're visiting Vancouver with a group or just can't decide what you're craving. We decided on Heritage and DownLow Chicken, two well-known local restaurants that now have locations inside the market. Heritage is known for its modern Chinese comfort food and barbecue, while DownLow Chicken has built a reputation in Vancouver for its Nashville hot chicken. It was nice being able to try both without traveling across the city. Both were solid choices. The biggest advantage of Time Out Market is the variety. Everyone in your group can order from a different restaurant and still eat together, which isn't always easy to find. The tradeoff is that you'll probably spend some time waiting if you're ordering from the busiest kitchens. If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend going a little earlier than the main dinner rush to avoid the longest lines and make it easier to find a table. We went on a Friday afternoon around 2pm and still had trouble finding a table to sit. It's a fun spot whether you're a local introducing friends to Vancouver favorites or a visitor wanting to sample several restaurants in one stop. read more

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Attended on opening day as Number One customer. Dedicated eh?! . What a wonderful experience at Time Out Market Vancouver, truly! We were lucky enough to be first guests through the doors, and the excitement was palpable from the moment we walked in. The energy, the atmosphere, and the incredible lineup of food vendors made for a memorable visit. A very special thank you to Julien, John, and Rafael for your warm hospitality and for taking the time to welcome us. Your generosity, and in what you've planned and created truly stood out, and made us feel very special. Really very thankful for the food and drinks. Congratulations to the team and is a must visit to Vancouver. It's exciting to see so many talented Canadian chefs and food concepts gathered in one place. We enjoyed exploring the market and can't wait to return. Wishing you continued success as Time Out Market becomes one of Vancouver's must-visit destinations read more

Time Out Market - Public Markets Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'd been curious about this place ever since it opened but didn't care to go right away as I was sure it would be crowded. Preferred to wait until the hype died down. Also, FIFA happened so...figured it might also be a good idea to wait until the World Cup games were over so as not to have to deal with World Cup traffic. We came here for lunch one day after the World Cup games ended. Wow...very quiet and empty mall. Kinda not surprising when the majority of the stores are designer stores. Scary to think that shops like Aritzia and Lululemon are considered to be among the more affordable stores. Normally, we think of those stores as being very expensive; however, at Oakridge Park, those two stores are affordable next to the likes of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana! Time Out Market Food Hall is basically the only reason we'd come here, and probably the only reason most people would come here. Don't know how this mall is gonna survive. How many people in this day and age can afford to shop at those designer stores?! Oh...saw a sign that Safeway will eventually be opening up in the mall. Maybe that will generate more traffic. Or...maybe people will start filming TV shows and movies here. Maybe they'll manage to make money from the film industry. They do have some very aesthetic decor in the mall. The wooden seating area is quite eye catching. Well, on to the food. Hubby ordered some rice with soya chicken and bbq duck from Heritage Asian Eatery. My daughter and I ordered pasta from Pasta E Basta which is by the Ask For Luigi people. She had a Vongole Pasta and I had Alla Vodka. Most expensive food court meal we've ever had but also the most refined food court meal we've ever had. They serve food on proper ceramic plates here, and give you metal utensils. No disposable utensils like in regular food courts. Each stall gives you a pager that lights up and vibrates when your food is ready. There are lots of interesting options here. Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Burgers, Baked goods, Donuts, Bubble Tea, Fried Chicken and more. We bought some drinks from Boba Run after finishing our food. Earl Grey Milk Tea, Hong Kong Style Milk Tea and Brown Sugar Hojicha Milk Tea with Coconut Jelly. Food was all good and we were very impressed with the flavors of our drinks. A very interesting experience. One of the benefits of dining in any food court is that there are multiple options for people to choose from. One person might feel like Japanese, another like burgers and another like Taiwanese food. In a regular food court this might lead to Edo, A&W, and Bubble Waffle Cafe. Time Out Market Food Hall is a more refined and elevated version of that. Feels kinda weird to spend so much money in a food court but then again, it's not your average, run of the mill food court. I quite liked the experience. The food is great for when people are in the mood to treat themselves to fancier food, and yet it's in a casual setting where people can choose different options for themselves and...no pressure to leave a tip. If we were to dine out in one of the actual restaurants, say...Kishimoto for example, which was one of the stalls at Time Out, there's a good chance we'd wanna drive somewhere for a bubble tea afterwards cuz we're big fans of bubble tea. At the Time Out Market Food Hall, we can get that all in one place. Eat food from Kishimoto and then just a few steps away, grab bubble tea from Boba Run. This is a food court experience unlike any other we've had. I would happily come here again but it's not something I'd do very often. Prices being what they are, this is a once in awhile "treat" place for us to dine at. Glad at least that there's 3 hour free parking at this mall. read more

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the first challenge is parking. even before stepping inside oakridge, you're circling, following signs, hunting for a spot, already feeling the tension rise. finding time out market is its own mini quest. tucked among storefronts, the entrance isn't obvious. you weave through the mall, scanning for signs, trying not to miss it entirely. once you locate it, the smell hits you, smoky bbq, fresh herbs, sweet pastries, all competing for attention. inside, the chaos intensifies. lines twist and turn, no clear start or end in sight. the burger line snakes around corners, the seafood stalls are crowded, and the bbq duck glistening with rich, dark, crispy skin draws a long, eager line of people. you hesitate, trying to gauge which line moves fastest while others jostle past. communal tables and booths are shared with strangers, and seating is scarce. even with a friend, coordination is a tactical exercise: who grabs the line, who hunts for an open table, and where exactly to meet. texts fly, directions overlap, confusion mounts. bright lights, clattering dishes, murmurs, laughter, and the constant shuffle of people create a sensory storm. walking, choosing, waiting, scanning for a place to sit, the energy is relentless. the excitement of so many local flavours is real, but navigating the crowd, the lines, and the limited seating can feel overwhelming. time out market is a vibrant showcase of the city's food scene, but for the indecisive, hangry, or first time visitor, it's an obstacle course: a mix of strategy, patience, and persistence amid the delicious chaos. read more

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'd read plenty of mixed reviews and heard the gossip about Oakridge Mall's new food court, Times Out. I'd already visited once during the soft opening a couple of weeks back, but a friend was eager to check it out, so I went along again. My experience at Times Out mirrors my general experience driving on the road. Imagine you're happily driving in your lane, fighting with no one, minding your own business. Out of nowhere, a Tesla cuts you off for no apparent reason. There's no one behind you, only about 1.5 car lengths in front. Their showboating maneuver forces you to slam on your brakes to avoid rear-ending them. You swear out of frustration -- but you accept the situation, chalking it up to the bad driving Tesla owners are known for, given they have some of the highest average insurance rates. That's a typical encounter with a Tesla driver's need for speed and apparent desire to prove they can cut others off. But that's not it. Now imagine a traffic cop jumps out of the bushes afterward and gives you a ticket -- for swearing. Insanity, right? Well, that's essentially what happened to me at Times Out today. My companion was ahead of me in line at Mello, nearing her turn, while I stood about 1.5 metres from the display case, relaying to her what was still available. Out of nowhere, a bearded young white male -- over 6'6", wearing a baseball cap -- shoved me aside to clear his path, while simultaneously telling me to "watch where you're going." For the record, I was standing still. Astonished, I reacted: "Don't shove me." I asked him why he'd shoved me. He claimed I'd been walking backwards. This back-and-forth went on for about a minute. He clearly wasn't going to admit his aggression was unnecessary and unprovoked, or that he was in the wrong. I finally ended the argument by swearing. As this obnoxious, oversized young man walked off, I heard a tiny, squeaky voice -- a "mall cop" who had suddenly appeared from behind his shadow. She had Caucasian features with a notably grey complexion, possibly Middle Eastern or mixed. She said, "I'm going to have to ask you to leave the facility for swearing." I said, "What is going on? Who are you?" She identified herself as the food court manager, and claimed she knew the man because he worked there, adding, "I saw the whole thing." Bewildered, I asked how that was possible -- she hadn't emerged from his shadow until a moment ago. She then proceeded to request a refund from Mello's on my behalf -- despite the fact that I hadn't ordered from Mello's at all. She never even asked me; she simply assumed the buzzer I was holding belonged to that stall and went straight to the cashier. Stunned, I said, "What the hell -- you don't even know what's going on here." At some point she radioed her manager. When the General Assistant Manager arrived and re-heard the entire story -- now with my companion's witness account -- he apologized profusely, while the "mall cop" slipped away unnoticed and unapologetically. Some questions for Times Out Oakridge: * At what point is it acceptable for staff to shove a customer out of their way -- or shove a customer at all? (I tried to demonstrate to the mall cop exactly how he'd shoved me, but she refused to let me touch her.) * At what point can a mall cop wantonly kick someone out without hearing -- or understanding -- the full story? As the General Assistant Manager himself said, we're very unlikely to return. It's difficult to fix something that's systemic, rooted in a lack of protocol. You can't really right this kind of wrong. Oakridge and Times Out feel like a microcosm of what's wrong with Vancouver. The mall caters to the whims of the wealthy few, while ignoring the struggles of everyone else. Vast amounts of retail space and resources are dedicated to a handful of whimsical rich customers -- who may not even care for the brands the mall carries anymore, since they're no longer fashionable -- while the food court is packed with the average lower- and middle-class crowd, "the poor," fighting just to get a taste of the luxury they can't afford downstairs. Overseeing it all is an inadequate layer of management -- drunk on its own power, blinded by its own bias. All that said, the assistant manager came across as a genuinely reasonable person. Unfortunately, by the time he got involved, the damage was already done. read more

Attended on Opening Day...definitely was not the greatest idea. Parking was extremely challenging and the crowds were crazy huge. Walked around and...as hour long waits just to order and no available seating, decided to depart and attempt a return another day. Think the concept is great...just need a larger seating area. read more

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This food court's concept was new for me and I thought that it was really neat! There are different kiosks that offer cuisines from around the world. I tried Mee Bar (Cambodian food) and MaKaam (Thai food) with my friend. The dishes were very nicely played and the quality was quite good. It was on the pricier side, but I think it's worth the experience! I really liked the mee kola from Mee Bar. read more

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It's great to see lots of local food options here! We waited in line to enter (though they let in large groups at a time), waited a bit for a table, (for popular spots like lunch lady some of us had to wait in line to order), and then waited for the food so overall a lot of patience is required! The lamb popsicles from Peacock were delicious. They blast the music inside and it's still crowded on the weekend 1 week after opening, so this might be a bit overwhelming to some people. read more

Time Out Market - Lamb popsicles and naan from Peacock - Public Markets Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lots of choices. If I had time and a bigger stomach, would have tried more places. Had food from Downlow Chicken, Via Tevere, and Mello. They were good (especially the Downlow fries!), but pricey. Service was just ok. Bring a credit card; they don't take cash. read more

The DownLow Chicken shop at TimeOut is great. We had a Vegan chicken burger and a lemonade. Good food and very attentive service!

Went opening day which was a zoo as expected.tried the lobster corn dog at barnacle .it was ok but being charged pst on a food purchase was not ok ! I have still not received my pst refund as promised by the time out social media team? This food court is very expensive! read more

Time Out Market - Lobster corn dog - Public Markets Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The new Time Out Market in Oakridge is simply amazing! Whether you are having dinner by yourself, as a couple or even with a large group of friends, I think everyone would enjoy the atmosphere and food offered here. The collection of Michellin awarded restaurants and other highly touted restaurants is outstanding. No matter what type of cuisine you are looking for, there is something that will satisfy any craving you might have. If you want excellent food selection but not pay high end prices, this is the place to go to! Highly recommended! read more

Grew up in Vancouver and coming to Oakridge. Wanted to see what the new version was like. As now someone visiting it's good to know: - Heritage advertises cans of pop but they don't actually have. I was told to pay $4 at Time Out Express (Heritage advertises $2.85) - Time Out doesn't take cash. They asked me to buy a gift card if I wanted to use cash. So I used my American card. The service is weirdly entitled. But given the lack of mall options in this part of town, not really elsewhere to go other than Richmond or Downtown. read more