“I personally haven’t dined at their restaurant location yet because I haven’t got the time. But when I do I will.However I had ordered twice online because of the social media reviews.From its Laotan Sauerkraut Basa Fish bowls to its Hot Spicy Boiled Beef stew, the dishes here are flavour-packed and give diners a taste of the Sichuan-style cuisine the restaurant is known for.I think I’m hooked ……in case anyone didn’t get the dad fish joke.“
“Bring your appetite and empty bellies :) the happy hour after 9pm is totally worth the price.Came back to Cho Cho during daytime and the food never disappoints. Everything is esp fresh and very very filling. They have select dim sum available in the daytime along with their usual choices of fresh ingredients to choose from. We ordered the unlimited drinks but I was only able to try one flavour since I got really full.“
“The servers were really helpful and accommodating with our group of 11 people and 2 toddlers. Service was top notch. Food was very tasty and the dessert bar was great. Food is pricy but definitely will recommend and will come back again.“
“Love the unlimited noodles refills. Just wish they provide extra soup as well! Although the food is good, I honestly feel guilty when eating here because the restaurant is doing so much harm to the environment by using plastic bowls, paper cups, wooden chopsticks, etc for dine in customers. I really wish they can change that soon.“
“First time trying aroma eatery and I was so impressed. It tasted exactly like the food I've had in Taiwan. I had given up on good Taiwanese food in Vancouver for so long because I've been disappointed so many times but this place really gave me hope again! We got the combo for 2 and it was so worth it. The combo came with two black teas, two dishes of our choice, and a stir fry vegetable dish and a deep fried tofu dish. It only costed 38$. This is one of my best restaurant finds in a while. I HIGHLY recommend it!“
“Today is my first time to eat Happy Lamb. Sister Jun's service is so considerate. It gives us the feeling of going back to our own home to eat. I have to give this service a five-star rating. I hope the manager will praise it. Such excellent staff❤️❤️“
“First time trying Chao Shou Wang and they do not disappoint! We ordered the Dan Dan Noodles and the Sichuan Cold Noodles. Both very good but those cold noodles are ADDICTIVE. Perfect balance of spicy, sour, and umami. 10/10 would recommend!“
“I found out about the place from a friend. We came as a group and we are truly happy with the food. They are tasty and the price is pretty decent and affordable. You will have a variety of Korean food choices. We were welcomed the moment we entered and the persons who served us were also very accommodating. We didn’t really wait long and the wait is really worth it. It is a best place to hang out with friends, colleagues and family to share sumptuous food. Highly recommended to those enjoy eating and hang out together. Surely will come back here and bring friends.“
“I ordered Doordash from them when they were doing BOGO promotion. It was two chicken fried rices for the price of one. Some other restaurants also doing the BOGO, raised their prices for the BOGO, but this restaurant actually BOGO-ed their original price and it was 100% worth it. The restaurant also did their best to fulfill any special requests.“
“I think this is going to be my new favourite hot pot restaurant. Not only is it beautifully decorated, had attentive and friendly service but the quality of food was outstanding. We had the tomato broth and the flavour was beautiful. Very good selection of skewers and good selection of side dishes. I’m usually very sensitive to MSG in food but couldn’t detect any in any of their dishes which is a huge plus for me. Good quality ingredients prepared professionally! Thanks for a great dinner experience. (This was our second visit, both times were throughly enjoyable).“
“Very tasty food! The owners were very helpful with the menu and patient with us. We came 30 minutes before closing and told us to don't rush even after closing! The food was very flavorful, highly recommend the beef cumin bao. The bread to meat ratio was perfect! The lamb noodle soup was very tasty too!“
“The food here is so good! I'm an athlete and one spicy green pepper with pork and mapo tofu both with lots of rice are very filling for me to get the calories in. The food is very flavorful and delicious a little more on the salty side but I need more sodium because I drink a lot of water and train a lot, the side salad crunchy and fresh, (especially loved the mu er black fungus and celery), and the soup is rich.“
“We got the dinner for 2 and couple of other dishes.. the waiter let its swap one of the dishes out of the dinner for 2. Which made my wife and o happy they did that.. all in all the meal was very tasty.. the workers are friendly.. can’t say anything bad about the place..“
“I was referred by a friend to visit the place to try their $10.99 special. Fish filets with cream corn sauce on rice was one my childhood favorite and still is. It was absolutely delicious. Fish filets are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cream corn sauce was perfectly done. It was a very good meal for $12.10 taxed in. (How do they survive with the pricing during these times? ?). Will return to try other stuff on the menu!“
“Ordered the tomato soup with frog legs, yuba bean curd pouches, octopus, konjac bundles, and thick vermicelli. Their service was great, the food was nicely packaged to go with a nice take out reusable bag and came with quality utensils.The tomato soup was excellent and not too salty and did not leave you feeling thirsty afterwards. Some items do get overcooked but it was all still tasty. They have a great selection of drinks and the price was very affordable.It’s comparable to Big Way Hot Pot, but in my opinion, the broth here tastes healthier and is much less salty in a good way.“
Taiwanese • $$
“This place is amazing. I’ve been here two times and both times they didn’t disappoint, staff were very attentive and accommodating with me and my mother. There are many things and combinations to choose from on the menu. I ordered the triple iron plate with Grilled Squid, 3 Lamb Skewers, and Deep Fried Fish Filet with a Sunny Side-up Egg and noodles (w/ corn, peas and carrots). The Mushroom Tomato sauce compliments the meat and noodles when drizzled on top. It is so0o0o delicious. I also ordered the Assorted Fried Basket A1 (mix of breaded chicken nuggets, Taiwanese sausage, fish cakes, prawn crackers, and green beans). I recommend getting the Brown Garlic Dipping Sauce - it cost $0.75 extra but totally worth it with the basket. I also ordered a Mango Slush with Boba Pearls + Pudding. I would definitely come back again to try other dishes.“
“Wow! Just enjoyed a gluten/dairy/msg-free dinner from Chili Dragon, and it was fantastic!We had salt and pepper fried calamari and it was crispy and tasty; amazed that it wasn’t soggy on arrival. It was accented with some jalapeño slices, onions, and green pepper strips - absolutely delicious!For mains we had crispy ginger beef, stir-fried mix veggies, and Kung Pao prawns (and a side of rice). All dishes were fantastic! Sauces seemed authentic and delicious, and each matched the dish (unlike some places that seem to pour the same sauce on everything). The ginger beef had long strips of ginger, almost candy - mmmmm?. Also, the beef was in chunks instead of strips - a wonderful beef to crispy coating ratio and better, imo, than the traditional strips. The veggies were fresh and cooked well.All in all this was one of the best Chinese meals we’ve enjoyed, regardless of the gluten/dairy/msg avoidance. A perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and salty - great job!!We had three mains and the calamari appie, so too much food for two, but we will definitely be enjoying the leftovers tomorrow.I should add we used Skip for delivery. We’ve had some lousy experiences with them, but today was a pleasant exception. Farisha was the driver - prompt, pleasant, and professional. All the food was hot and fresh; she didn’t waste any time getting it to us.Highly recommend Chili Dragon.Dietary restrictions: See comments above. Almost all menu items are gluten free.“
“The price is fair and the owner is very friendly. The BBQ beef rice is popular and kids like it. I ordered curry beef but it's under average ?. Surprisingly, the bubble tea is better than I expected. The pearls are soft and chewy like chat time. It's a good value when ordering the combo. It's also kid friendly too. I would go back again :-) just not ordering curry beef..lol..“
“We have been frequenting this hotpot restaurant for the past seven years, and our love for it has only grown stronger. The quality of both the meat and vegetables consistently impresses us—they’re always fresh. While the staff can get quite busy, they manage to maintain their friendly demeanor even during peak hours. I wholeheartedly recommend their hotpot, especially considering its reasonable price compared to other more expensive hotpot places.“
“Fantastic dining experience. Our server Sherry was incredible. Sherry was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu and never made us feel rushed while maintaining timely service. The food was spectacular. They say everything is made in house. You are served proof of that with every course. Thank you LuLu Kitchen for a great meal!“
“Always delicious!! it's a family tradition that we go here every year and then head to the burnaby heritage village. Their spicy chicken wings and wonton soup are AMAZING!! and the service is great! lots of traditional dishes. The Gai Lan is great! Love “
“I was wanting to try laksa and so my friend took me here. I would come here just for the roti!! Sooooo good!! I love Malaysian roti the best!!! But I did want some laksa and so I ordered the curry laksa with chicken as recommended by my friend. It did not disappoint! I liked the level of spice which was just enough for me to feel a kick but didn’t overwhelm my buds so I could taste the food. The broth was so good I was pretty much drinking it when I was done all the noodles and protein. lol. I would definitely come back here but the only set back for me is the distance as it’s not that close to me but a drive here would be worth it. The service was good they don’t converse much in dialogue but they were quick to remove any empty dishes or fill our cups with water.“
“There are many kinds of dishes and the service attitude is good. I will consider bringing friends here to try it next time.Parking: There are other businesses nearby, and the parking spaces are slightly insufficient, making it difficult to park.“
“To preface, anyone criticizing the waitresses or service have not eaten here and interacted with them. I think, honestly speaking, people who have a negative service experience just aren't sociable themselves and cannot have meaningful conversations. Additionally, anyone critiquing the food quality or its authenticity, do not understand that this is a Yunnan-specialized restaurant, not a Sichuan restaurant. I have seen plenty reviews below mine that cannot tell the difference, either visually or by taste. Also, there are some reviews that say that the orders get mixed up; those people are simply moronic. I have sat next to said individuals while eating here, and those people cannot differentiate between species or sub-species of vegetables and accuse the restaurant of serving something else (ex. reviewer "kevin gao").Probably most general reviewers don't care, but I do care about giving this place a good name that it deserves. I always eat dinner here on weekends with my family because the food is outstanding. If there is a criticism, I would say the prices are getting expensive, but we are dealing with record inflation in 2023-2024.Anyways, the depth of flavour is rich; you can really taste the different types of spices and their affect on your palate. The chefs are very skilled at what they do; exceeding the already high bar of good Chinese restaurants, by being able to cook a variety of dishes that are very difficult to cook. I'm not talking about the normal Western-catering restaurants, where they basically prepare glorified cafeteria "Chinese" food, that some readers might like (more power to you). Same goes for those newer mainland Chinese immigrant-catering restaurants that only specialize in one recipe, whereby the only variety is just garnish or seasoning (i.e., "McDonald's for the Chinese").But genuinely, if you haven't tried this restaurant, give it a fair chance. Finally, the waitresses are nice and kind, and put up with a lot in their already busy work lives, yet their quality of service has not dropped.“
Chinese • $$$
“Pretty surprised with the quality of food. The price was on the expensive side but the taste and flavor is worth it. They don't skimp out on the ingredients.Vegetarian options: Not that many options but they can customize dishes for vegetarians“
Chinese • $$
“The food was pretty good, the lamb was especially good.It's more delicious than lamb skewer restaurants. If you can't eat tzuran,I think it would be a good idea to talk about it in advance and make some adjustments.Dim sum isn't great, but it's not bad.Parking: Convenient free parking in front of the store“
Chinese • $
“My family and I had dinner there and it wasn't busy since it was a later dinner. It was nice and clean there. Owner was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and portions were big and worth the money spent.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly. My nephew got free treats after dinner.“
“MaMa Rich is the hidden gem near Metrotown that you didn't know you needed to try. Serving the Chinese dish from Guangxi "River Snail Noodle" (luosifen/螺螄粉), this slightly pungent but delicious dish is quite unique. The base of the soup is made with escargot and then has actual escargot, meats and other vegetables inside with a dazzle of spice. Protip: you can customize the spice level to your liking! I also recommend the mouthwatering chicken (koushuiji/口水雞) which also has a delicious chilli oil spice. Service wise, this restaurant is pretty small and is more of a no-frills service. There aren't a lot of tables so things shouldn't take too long but the usually aren't to many staff on shift. For the price, I think the value makes sense for a rather uncommon dish. Overall, a great choice if you're in the Metrotown area and want to try something new!“
“Spent a few hours in the Crystal Mall on a Wednesday, and was so disappointed to see that Shanghai Dim Sum was closed for the day, my favorite XLB shop.Oh well, we ate some other delicious things, the standout was the shengjian bao, pan fried pork buns from Shanghai Fortune Cuisine. It was lined up and everyone in the rooms seemed to be eating them.Wow, they were good. Crispy on the bottom, tender on top, full of soup and pork. Delicious. Staff is friendly too!I think I found a new favorite.“
“The kids and I enjoy the food from Garlic & Chili. We've been customers for some time. Everyone's tastebuds are different but we love the food. The vegetables taste fresh, we don't find anything overly salty, boneless pork is actually boneless with no fat, and portions are good for us. We have never dined in, but it looks clean and the service is always friendly. We also like the prices. Highly recommend. Ample parking outside as it's located in a strip mall. Convenient location so you can pick up items in the other stores. Photos: Beef Broccoli Chow Mein, Braised Tofu with Vegetables, Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork, and Wonton Soup (10 pcs).“
“Came here after Crystal Mall’s food court was closed and was pleasantly surprised how flavourful the rice noodle soup dishes were. We ordered the Fresh fish slice rice noodle which was the daily special that day and we were not disappointed. The soup came out boiling hot, lots of fish slices and other ingredients with unlimited noodle refill. Perfect on a cold day, we left warm, full and happy. Would 100% go back.“
“The restaurant is bright and clean. Children's tableware and chairs are provided for kids. The service is good and timely. The meals are delicious and large portions. My favorite is the milk tea, which is comparable to the taste in HK. Personally, I suggest that the more peanut butter in the French toast will taste better, and that the potatoes in the curry brisket will be simmered longer to become softer, waxier and more delicious. Everything else was perfect and we will dine again. Glad Burnaby also has delicious tea restaurants. Best of all they are kid friendly and we enjoyed our meal.“
“GREAT EXPERIENCE! 1st time here and boy did WE FEEL RIGHT AT HOME! Lucas our awesome server was super helpful!! All recommended food and broth was amazing. Their “mild” spice is definite try… Start with mild first and work from there…“