It is actually good value to order half a Hainanese chicken combo, including oil white rice and a broth on the side. It is big enough for 2 people. I will definitely come back. Their service is fast. At lunch rush, Empire Centre food court is a busy place. So, even the vendor prepares your food fast, you may still need to be patient to locate a table.
Steven Yee
Inside a food court in Richmond, BC. There are Asian food everywhere in Richmond and this spot was authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food. You’ll need to find a table at the busy food court if you choose to eat here.
Brent Lau
Prata-man is located in the bustling empire centre food court. The parking situation here is a bit challenging, especially for the few spots directly in front, so you might be better off parking your car in the garage or taking transit.
I ordered the half hainanwse chicken with 2 bowls of oil rice. The chicken itself was thicker cut than other places and it had gelatinous skin. I found the chicken to be tender but didn't have a lot of flavour on its own. It really shines once you add the scallion and sweet chili sauces. The oil rice was flavourful but not as fragrant as others that I've tried (e.g. City One Cafe). It also came with a side of chicken broth which had a lot of white pepper in it.
I also ordered a small order of curry with beef brisket. The beef was very tender and there was so much of it along with some potatoes. The curry itself was very flavourful with a hint of coconut milk.
Total cost including tax came to $36.00 for two people. We are bigger eaters and were stuffed from this!
Service was really good here, though its almost impossible to eat in the food court. You may be better off taking it to go and eating it at Lansdowne or Aberdeen.
Lebing Liu
Amazing food. I think it is better than their main store if you are getting the chicken and rice
katelynn c
the food here is INCREDIBLE, every single thing was perfection. my favourite was probably the insanely flaky, buttery roti dipped in that delicious delicious curry. the inside was airy and steaming and the texture was so chewy and it was actually one of the best things ever, especially when you wrap some of that FATTY TENDER FALL APART BEEF FROM THE CURRY. obviously the hainanese chicken and rice were unbelievably yummy as well—the chicken was probably the best i’ve ever had, and i’ve had my fair share of hainanese chicken. it was all thigh and meat, it wasn’t dry at ALLLLL, and the skin was ABSOLUTELY DIVINEEEEEE I TELL YOU. the rice was also soooo good and warm and well steamed, but the flavour got toned down just a tad bit because of all the other dishes, but im not complaining because it made the perfect pairing with everything. everything was served piping hot, and words cannot expressed how much i loved this meal, you can really tell how much care was put into perfecting every bite. it was also extremely fairly priced for both the portion and the quality of food.
柯牧杉
Curry beef brisket rice is really delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason “tsoiboieats”
Their food is on point and affordable staff is to the point!
Juicy and tender chicken, big portion too! Set comes with chicken soup. And free Chinese tea. The shop is located at a food court with lots of seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
草苺
Best Hainanese chicken I’ve ever had in Vancouver. The owner is so friendly? I will come back for sure!!!!!
K L H
If you’re looking for the original owner of the Prata-Man Express on Capstan Way, look no further! He’s here!! The owner sold his restaurant 3 years ago due to not being able to find enough staff to accommodate the size, so he humbly has a food stall here at this food court. I hear the restaurant on Capstan Way is no longer what it used to be due to change of ownership.
I prefer this set up as he specializes only in the best dishes, which is the Hainanese chicken rice, the curry beef brisket, roti with curry sauce and the Malaysian milk tea. Sometimes when a menu is too large in size, it diminishes the quality. With having a few items on the menu, you know it’s going to be good!
The taste of the seasoned rice, house soup (full of collagen/creamy fat taste due to the bones from the chicken), and everything else was just perfect. Like old school cooking back from the 80’s. The chicken is tender, and de-boned, so barely any bones you have to deal with. It comes with a generous size of the ginger/green onion dip and sweet chili sauce. They were so kind to cut the takeout box without us even asking so my boyfriend and I could have an extra “plate.” $24 fed us both and we were so full :)
Please note, the Malaysian milk tea does not have pearls, and is served sweet with rock sugar. It has a great balance of tea and floral taste.
The owner is very generous with his portions and is like talking to a relative, and his staff working in the back kitchen work diligently.
Help support this small business and they are worthy of a nice tip! I hope they stay around for a long time.
Hainan chicken gone bad after 1 day
It is actually good value to order half a Hainanese chicken combo, including oil white rice and a broth on the side. It is big enough for 2 people. I will definitely come back.
Their service is fast. At lunch rush, Empire Centre food court is a busy place. So, even the vendor prepares your food fast, you may still need to be patient to locate a table.
Inside a food court in Richmond, BC. There are Asian food everywhere in Richmond and this spot was authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food. You’ll need to find a table at the busy food court if you choose to eat here.
Prata-man is located in the bustling empire centre food court. The parking situation here is a bit challenging, especially for the few spots directly in front, so you might be better off parking your car in the garage or taking transit.
I ordered the half hainanwse chicken with 2 bowls of oil rice. The chicken itself was thicker cut than other places and it had gelatinous skin. I found the chicken to be tender but didn't have a lot of flavour on its own. It really shines once you add the scallion and sweet chili sauces. The oil rice was flavourful but not as fragrant as others that I've tried (e.g. City One Cafe). It also came with a side of chicken broth which had a lot of white pepper in it.
I also ordered a small order of curry with beef brisket. The beef was very tender and there was so much of it along with some potatoes. The curry itself was very flavourful with a hint of coconut milk.
Total cost including tax came to $36.00 for two people. We are bigger eaters and were stuffed from this!
Service was really good here, though its almost impossible to eat in the food court. You may be better off taking it to go and eating it at Lansdowne or Aberdeen.
Amazing food. I think it is better than their main store if you are getting the chicken and rice
the food here is INCREDIBLE, every single thing was perfection. my favourite was probably the insanely flaky, buttery roti dipped in that delicious delicious curry. the inside was airy and steaming and the texture was so chewy and it was actually one of the best things ever, especially when you wrap some of that FATTY TENDER FALL APART BEEF FROM THE CURRY. obviously the hainanese chicken and rice were unbelievably yummy as well—the chicken was probably the best i’ve ever had, and i’ve had my fair share of hainanese chicken. it was all thigh and meat, it wasn’t dry at ALLLLL, and the skin was ABSOLUTELY DIVINEEEEEE I TELL YOU. the rice was also soooo good and warm and well steamed, but the flavour got toned down just a tad bit because of all the other dishes, but im not complaining because it made the perfect pairing with everything. everything was served piping hot, and words cannot expressed how much i loved this meal, you can really tell how much care was put into perfecting every bite. it was also extremely fairly priced for both the portion and the quality of food.
Curry beef brisket rice is really delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their food is on point and affordable
staff is to the point!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Rice, 2walking Hainan Chicken, Roti, Hainanese Chicken
Possibly the best Hainanese Chicken in the lower mainland mainland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roti, Hainanese Chicken
Great chicken!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hainanese Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
Way too tasty, convenient, and next to supermarket
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 半隻海南雞附贈湯品
Hidden gem in this little mall! The menu is simple but they serve the best hainanese chicken and beef curry I’ve ever had. Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Rice, Roti, Hainanese Chicken
Juicy and tender chicken, big portion too! Set comes with chicken soup. And free Chinese tea. The shop is located at a food court with lots of seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Best Hainanese chicken I’ve ever had in Vancouver.
The owner is so friendly? I will come back for sure!!!!!
If you’re looking for the original owner of the Prata-Man Express on Capstan Way, look no further! He’s here!! The owner sold his restaurant 3 years ago due to not being able to find enough staff to accommodate the size, so he humbly has a food stall here at this food court. I hear the restaurant on Capstan Way is no longer what it used to be due to change of ownership.
I prefer this set up as he specializes only in the best dishes, which is the Hainanese chicken rice, the curry beef brisket, roti with curry sauce and the Malaysian milk tea. Sometimes when a menu is too large in size, it diminishes the quality. With having a few items on the menu, you know it’s going to be good!
The taste of the seasoned rice, house soup (full of collagen/creamy fat taste due to the bones from the chicken), and everything else was just perfect. Like old school cooking back from the 80’s. The chicken is tender, and de-boned, so barely any bones you have to deal with. It comes with a generous size of the ginger/green onion dip and sweet chili sauce. They were so kind to cut the takeout box without us even asking so my boyfriend and I could have an extra “plate.” $24 fed us both and we were so full :)
Please note, the Malaysian milk tea does not have pearls, and is served sweet with rock sugar. It has a great balance of tea and floral taste.
The owner is very generous with his portions and is like talking to a relative, and his staff working in the back kitchen work diligently.
Help support this small business and they are worthy of a nice tip! I hope they stay around for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Rice, Hainanese Chicken
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