This is disappointing. So much hyped online. Chicken and rice was ok. Portion size is illogical. Ordered half chicken and a bowl of rice thinking that’d be more than the chicken and rice plate. Nope. Laksa was meh. Dessert was meh (and completely different from what the picture looks like). Even the grass jelly drink was meh. As we left, someone asked us whether it was good. We said it was ok and they left. That was our good deed for the day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Youssef Rebii
Disclaimer, I discovered that I am not a fan of hainanese chicken. The food is okay with portions that are on the smaller side. The service was good and efficient and the background music was a zen japanese lo-fi jazz. However, I think it is overpriced for such a casual, low effort eatery + I wanted extra sauce and wasn't told anything about it costing extra until I found $3.50 dollars on the bill for something like 2 tablespoons. Don't think I will go back. Definitely would not go back if not for the charming cute asian waitress.
All three stars go to the Hainanese chicken — it was tender and quite close to the version I had in Singapore. However, aside from bringing out the food and water, there was essentially no service, yet they still suggest a minimum 15% tip. You place your own order via QR code, and even have to get up to pay at the counter.
Portions were very small — the “half chicken” looked more like a quarter, which made the price feel quite high.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Nick M
So good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lin Ding
ordered the potstickers (must-try!), crispy sole fillet, seafood tofu claypot, orange chicken, black pepper beef, roast duck, har gow, and dry-fried beef chow fun — everything was on point.
Highlights: potstickers were crispy and juicy, the chow fun had great wok hei, and the har gow had whole shrimp and thin, chewy wrappers. Service was fast, prices were reasonable, and portions were generous. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reeta BW
Our first food after the long haul flight! The location is very close to where stay. A cozy spot that is clean and offers good Malay food. We tried their Hainan chicken rice (we didn’t get the soup though), laksa, Milo dinosaur 🦕 and bubur chacha — they were very tasty and full of flavor. The sauce served with the rice was on the spot! The staff who helped us was very nice and helpful. Definitely a worth the visit!
Went for a quick dinner bite before a show at the QE Theatre with a friend. Friendly service with good food at reasonable prices. Was in a hurry to take photos, so will have to go back again. Definitely recommended
Used to go to the W Broadway location all the time while at UBC. Unfortunately, the food really isn’t the same (not sure about the current quality at the old place). The chicken isn’t as flavorful as they used to be, and the cucumber used to be pickled but now it’s just freshly cut cucumber without seasonings. Rice doesn’t feel the same as well. Average at best.
I’m so glad Mama Lee’s opened a second location! I’ve been craving their delicious food, and they did not disappoint. I ordered the chicken with egg, and it was absolutely yum. Every bite was full of flavor, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend checking them out!
Quaint little spot. Very clean and staff attentive and nice. Food is just missing the mark: flavors are ok, little toppings and little variety. You don’t get much egg/wheat noodles because there’s way more vermicelli. Kind of expensive at $20 per bowl.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kendrick Khoe
I am glad there is a Singaporean/ Malaysian spot cuisine nearby as this is not s common one to find in downtown. I had the regular Hainan chicken combo for dinner. It was a decent offering, though I was hoping the meat can be more tender and juicier like the ones they offer in Singapore. I think part of it is they choose chickens with richer ( reads fatter) 😂skins for more flavor in Asia. Still a decent place when you crave that chicken in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elsa Qiu
Close to T&T and Stadium Chinatown Station. I enjoyed their Hainanese Chicken Laksa and their Soda float. The atmosphere was nice and family friendly. They were about to close but still left customers come in for last calls.
Very authentic Hainanese chicken with rice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must eat. Delicious and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is disappointing. So much hyped online. Chicken and rice was ok. Portion size is illogical. Ordered half chicken and a bowl of rice thinking that’d be more than the chicken and rice plate. Nope. Laksa was meh. Dessert was meh (and completely different from what the picture looks like). Even the grass jelly drink was meh. As we left, someone asked us whether it was good. We said it was ok and they left. That was our good deed for the day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Disclaimer, I discovered that I am not a fan of hainanese chicken.
The food is okay with portions that are on the smaller side. The service was good and efficient and the background music was a zen japanese lo-fi jazz. However, I think it is overpriced for such a casual, low effort eatery + I wanted extra sauce and wasn't told anything about it costing extra until I found $3.50 dollars on the bill for something like 2 tablespoons. Don't think I will go back. Definitely would not go back if not for the charming cute asian waitress.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Regular Hainanese Chicken Rice with Soup, Roti Canai, Sauce
All three stars go to the Hainanese chicken — it was tender and quite close to the version I had in Singapore. However, aside from bringing out the food and water, there was essentially no service, yet they still suggest a minimum 15% tip. You place your own order via QR code, and even have to get up to pay at the counter.
Portions were very small — the “half chicken” looked more like a quarter, which made the price feel quite high.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
So good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ordered the potstickers (must-try!), crispy sole fillet, seafood tofu claypot, orange chicken, black pepper beef, roast duck, har gow, and dry-fried beef chow fun — everything was on point.
Highlights: potstickers were crispy and juicy, the chow fun had great wok hei, and the har gow had whole shrimp and thin, chewy wrappers.
Service was fast, prices were reasonable, and portions were generous. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first food after the long haul flight! The location is very close to where stay. A cozy spot that is clean and offers good Malay food. We tried their Hainan chicken rice (we didn’t get the soup though), laksa, Milo dinosaur 🦕 and bubur chacha — they were very tasty and full of flavor. The sauce served with the rice was on the spot! The staff who helped us was very nice and helpful. Definitely a worth the visit!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Regular Hainanese Chicken Rice with Soup, Sauce, Hainanese Chicken Laksa
The location is very nice 👌
Went for a quick dinner bite before a show at the QE Theatre with a friend. Friendly service with good food at reasonable prices. Was in a hurry to take photos, so will have to go back again. Definitely recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Used to go to the W Broadway location all the time while at UBC. Unfortunately, the food really isn’t the same (not sure about the current quality at the old place). The chicken isn’t as flavorful as they used to be, and the cucumber used to be pickled but now it’s just freshly cut cucumber without seasonings. Rice doesn’t feel the same as well. Average at best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Spicy Pan Mee, Yellow Rice, Sprouts
I’m so glad Mama Lee’s opened a second location! I’ve been craving their delicious food, and they did not disappoint. I ordered the chicken with egg, and it was absolutely yum. Every bite was full of flavor, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend checking them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Regular Hainanese Chicken Rice with Soup, Roti Canai, Hainanese Chicken Rice
Quaint little spot. Very clean and staff attentive and nice. Food is just missing the mark: flavors are ok, little toppings and little variety. You don’t get much egg/wheat noodles because there’s way more vermicelli. Kind of expensive at $20 per bowl.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I am glad there is a Singaporean/ Malaysian spot cuisine nearby as this is not s common one to find in downtown.
I had the regular Hainan chicken combo for dinner. It was a decent offering, though I was hoping the meat can be more tender and juicier like the ones they offer in Singapore. I think part of it is they choose chickens with richer ( reads fatter) 😂skins for more flavor in Asia.
Still a decent place when you crave that chicken in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Close to T&T and Stadium Chinatown Station. I enjoyed their Hainanese Chicken Laksa and their Soda float. The atmosphere was nice and family friendly. They were about to close but still left customers come in for last calls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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