Aroma Eatery in Burnaby

Solid small eatery for Taiwanese fare

very friendly staff with great food

Super nice Taiwanese food

Authentic Taiwanese food, friendly service, delicious food, will visit again.

Love the food here!

Excellent Taiwanese food the ladies is very nice prices good to

Delicious options all around.

Over charged for my takeout, dishonest waiter The service attitude of the male waiters is very poor, so when it is hard to find a seat at the nearby restaurant at noon time, but the place is empty, you will know why

I love this place! The prices are reasonable for the portions and food they provide. Its a very homey Taiwanese restaurant with great food and quick service

It said perfect taste on the sign. I was skeptical but I decided to walk in. I can confirm that the taste is indeed perfect.

Came here to eat twice, highly recommended! I really like the fried tofu that comes with their set meal for two. The dipping sauce is delicious. My favorite main dish is the braised pork ribs ~ the service is also very friendly, I feel like Im back in Taiwan

The homestyle three cup chicken combo with fresh veggie is highly recommended

The food is not bad.But the shrimp eggs is a little bit not salty enough.Fried rice is good.

Delicious

Best black tea ever

Good: salt and pepper chicken is tender, it might be not crispy enough for some people but I liked it Bad: vegetable combo stuff were all cold / lukewarm, didn t feel that fresh, particularly cauliflower had 0 taste Really bad: no service at all and argued with me about tips and think that people should always be giving tips even with bad service. I had to go to counter to order things, to pay, nobody gave me water and when I asked it was just ice water given to me without any considerations that people could want other things. I am totally good with giving them fees for extra charges for credit card but i am not ok with the bad service and arguing that I should give them more cash changes when it was obvious I didn t have any cash. I will not be coming back here even tho they have nice combo food.

Homey and very tasty Taiwanese food. We tried a variety of dishes and enjoyed all of them. Will definitely be back!

Food is pretty decent here and I think very much worth the price, I recommend their deep fried tofu and their beef stew is decent. I think the highlight of the restaurant as well, seeing as how theyre Taiwanese is the popcorn chicken. Super fast and good service and kinda relaxing to sit here while eating.

Authentic Taiwanese food, highly recommended, really takes you back

2024.06 The set meal for two persons is 39.5. I ordered Kung Pao chicken and beef stir-fried with green onions. The set meal includes fried tofu, fried cabbage, and drinks. It is delicious, has a large portion, and can be taken home in the end.

No frills eatery, typical home cooked meals, good quality at reasonable prices. 4 out of 5. Will return if nearby.

Family style restaurants with great food at a very reasonable price. Visit this place for lunch and dinner very often. Really recommended

Very tasty food. Ordered the special which is pick one from a list (salt n pepper chicken) and one from b list (beef bulgolgi) and includes rice, veggies and deep fried tofu for $38. Great deal and could have fed three of us. Tofu had perfect crispy exterior and the sauce was yummy. Salt n pepper chicken was excellent. Beef bulgolgi was also tender and tasty. We will be back for sure!

This is the worst restaurant in Burnaby, each order of food in very small dish, each dish is $14-19 picture tells everything

very yummy and huge portions!! got the salt and pepper chicken combo, which came with crunchy cucumbers, half a soy sauce egg, mapo tofu, braised pork rice, and super delicious cold red tea. the chicken was very juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. the restaurant is located on the main road on the outside of crystal mall, on the side of the underground parking lot.

My go-to place that the food is soothing and feels like home

The authentic Taiwanese flavors here are exceptional. Their two-person set meal is incredibly worth it. If I lived nearby, I would definitely come here every week.

Ordered combo for two ( choose two main dishes plus included one dish of fried vegetables and one dish of deep fried pepper salty tofu )and beef noodles in soup. Very good portion for the price. Taste just like any Taiwanese restaurants. Highly recommended. Combo for two ($38) beef noodles in soup( $17 ish) + tax/tips

This is my FAVORITE Taiwanese restaurant! Its a Ma & Pa shop and by far the best Ive ever had. Its also the most traditional. The owner is a sweet granny that commutes to work everyday and all the staff are so kind. The food itself is surprisingly not too salty, and you get the best bang for the buck. They offer an insanely cheap combo where you get 2 choices of entrees, agedashi tofu, Taiwanese cabbage, and 2 sweetened iced black teas or miso soups for $38. Even the fried items are so full of meat that its almost too good to be true. Other restaurants just put a bunch of batter. The staff are so kind where recently theyve given an extra tea because sometimes 3 of us share the combo. This place is a haben for Taiwanese ppl missing cuisine from their childhood. Please dine here, I guarantee you will fall in love!

So happy to find a real Taiwanese place here! My kids kept on saying this is the best fried chicken bits here, just like back home! generous portions! Small humble restaurant with 100% taiwanese warm hospitality. Gotta try their beef noodles, the duo combo is such a bargain. Tables get filled quickly at lunch hours. A hidden gem for sure! Being able to taste the taste of hometown really makes me and my kids so happy. Beef noodles, crispy salted chicken, Sishen soup, fried tofu... and the ancient black tea that you can drink at the buffet in the past, enjoy it

At the outside part of the Crystal Mall, though not the easiest location to find, there is this cozy little Taiwanese eatery. Upon my first visit, I tried their two-person combo priced at $38, which includes four dishes, two iced black teas (or miso soup), and two bowls of rice. Everything tasted great, and the iced black tea reminded me exactly of what I used to enjoy at a bento-style restaurant in Taiwan. If you enjoy Taiwanese cuisine and are looking to dine without breaking the bank, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Great flavourful and great value! Got the $38 combo for 2.

First time trying aroma eatery and I was so impressed. It tasted exactly like the food Ive had in Taiwan. I had given up on good Taiwanese food in Vancouver for so long because Ive 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!

Salt and pepper chicken lunch combo was good. Some side dishes were lukewarm. Interior is unkempt and not maintained well.

Good

We ordered the shrimp balls with pineapple entree size for $15.75. Instead, we got a tiny appetizer size dish - not worth it. The satay beef was swimming in oil and overly salty. The vegetables tasted like msg. The salty peppery chicken and fried tofu was fine.

Food and their portions were good. The young man serving us was also handling with cleaning supplies, such as mop and bucket, and handling cash payments. He was wearing gloves the entire time and I have doubts that he changes the gloves.

Homestyle, simple but comforting Taiwanese food! Staff are super sweet and the food is yummy and affordable. All sets come with soup, rice, side dishes and warm tea. Please note it s cash or debit only!

A hidden gem located at Crystal Mall, they are across from the library and quite unnoticeable. Don t let this unassuming place fool you, they serve up some authentic Taiwanese dishes. It feels very homey and cozy, the older lady who I believe is the owner is friendly and truly cares if you like the food or not. I ordered the sesame oil chicken noodle soup, and it s so delicious. Chicken is perfectly seasoned and not too salty, broth is very rich but not overpowered by the sesame oil. Noodle is thin and smooth like angel hair, and topped with the sweetness of cabbage, red date and goji berries. The ginger pieces are not the old chewy ginger as well, so I was able to eat them all without much spicy heat from it. It s probably one of the tastiest sesame oil chicken noodle soup I ve had in town. The meal comes with a complimentary red tea or soup, a full lovely meal comes under $20. If you re going to Crystal mall next time, ditch the food court and head to Aroma Eatery.

Deep fried goodness

I really love this place!! Foods are so delicious and server is so kind. Its really worthy. And theyll give you iced tea or miso, I recommend you to drink the tea. Its not too sweet and really tasty.

So delicious! Sufficient portion, nice people, delicious and affordable!

There are new dishes recently, and they are all very delicious, not just golden pork ribs. Control meat rice Pickled Fish Beef with sauerkraut

I recently visited this Taiwanese restaurant, and it s truly a hidden gem. As a Taiwanese descendant, the dishes brought back memories of mom s homemade cooking authentic and delicious. The portions are generous, and despite its small size and simple environment, the food here is absolutely awesome. Highly recommend!

My girlfriend and I had symptoms of food poisoning shortly after our meal there.

TL:DR Mediocre food, friendly boss, poor atmosphere. Make sure to not sit near the kitchen- the spicy food they cook up in there will make you cough. These are words from the boss herself. The Taiwanese food is okay, not great but not bad either. Id recommend A1, its likely the closest quality to No.1 beef noodles fried pork chop. Do note that A1 shows a boneless, perfect friend pork chop but when served to you its bigger chunks of sliced up bone-in pork chop. For this price, its pretty good and filling. Also a great alternative to Crystal Mall food court. Vegetarian options: They offer some vegetarian options.

Came here because of a sudden craving for popcorn chicken. And boy, it did not disappoint. One of the best popcorn chicken I ve had. The amount of salt was perfect and the chicken bits were fried to the perfect texture. Should ve bought two portions instead of one. Will definitely come back in the future to try more dishes.

Pleasant service in a great location. The house beef noodle soup was very rich and satisfying on a rainy day like today. The beef was very tender and the vegetables were nice and sweet. The salt and pepper chicken was crispy and delicious as well. Each meal was accompanied by an iced black tea or miso soup option.

Another great find for reasonably priced foods for 2ppl combo $38 comes with two mains (lots of meat selections) + fried tofu + seasonal vegetables + rice + tea or miso soup they also have individual set meals too like any Taiwanese restaurants. Definitely coming back for sure. Edit: I went back several more times and ordering other rice dishes. They were just as good as the combo!!

This is probably going to be one of my favourite Taiwanese restaurant in Greater Vancouver. Their special meal for two is a great value in my opinion. The portion of each dish that came with the meal was all really generous, especially the salt pepper chicken. The fried tofu was our favourite and would strongly recommend it. The stew beef with tomato sauce looks delicious but its a lot more bland than I expected.

Very good

Good simple combos, good deals

Update 2023 January 25 We came back at dinner and ordered from the $35 set. Pick item from A - Salt Pepper Chicken, crunchy soft tasty morsels.. Pick Item B - Pineapple Prawns, tasty but too much mayo for our taste Includes Garlic stir fried Vegetables- Bok Choy , Soft fried Tofu, either Iced Black Tea or Miso Soup + 2 bowls of rice. It was a good value set and the food came out at a timely fashion. *********************** Checked out a small Taiwanese place in Crystal Mall in Burnaby.. it s actually outside of Crystal Mall by the entrance to the parking. Google Map says it s a Kingsway address. My friend said it was the old Alisan, it s now called Aroma Eatery. Seats about 10-15 people with 2 four tops and 3 two tops and some bar chairs by the window. We both ordered the Beef Noodle Soup as we read on other reviews that they run out fast. It was delicious with tender large chunks of beef, lovely al dente noodles and slurp-worthy soup base. The soup is slightly sweet more than salty, very flavourful. The noodle also comes with cold Sweetened black tea which was a happy surprise to us. While we were there a few family dropped in to eat and I see the many sets they offered was devoured by happy eaters. We will go back again to try the different boxed sets and combo meals.

Generous portions at a reasonable price. The Taiwanese fried chicken and shrimp fried rice were good.

Loved it!

I am never disappointed when I dine at Aroma Eatery. The atmosphere is homey, the service is warm, and food is served hot and flavourful. Pricing is especially impressive for the Set For Two.

Nice authentic Taiwanese food. Reasonable price!

Hidden gem of a Taiwanese family spot. Come here for the no frills Taiwanese rice dishes esp when youre craving that home cooked feeling. Very friendly service and a clean restaurant. Its a peaceful spot to enjoy any time of the day, as a solo eater or with a small group. I see lots of take out orders too. Support local family biz! Kid-friendliness: Booster seats available Wheelchair accessibility: From street level and has lots of space

Authentic, home style Taiwanese cuisine. I come here when I am missing Taiwan and craving some hometown food. At lunch they have a 2 person combo which comes with a variety of dishes and we always have leftovers.

We had such an amazing lunch here today. The service is great and each and every dish we had was so delicious. Best Taiwanese restaurant weve tried. :)

Extremely friendly staff was crispy but inside were moist. Will be back !

A true hidden gem. This mom and pop Taiwanese restaurant at Crystal Mall serves up delicious and authentic food. Very reasonably priced for large portions and the server was really nice.

Very friendly owner plus portion a lot value added restaurant !

Taste of hometown recommended by Taiwanese hairdressers

Friendly staff and delicious food!

Craving for some Taiwanese food and ended up going here. Very low key and hole in the wall vibes. Ordered beef kung pao and salt and pepper fried rice. Cravings satisfied. Did not disappoint!

Taiwanese food is so authentic. The service was good. I misunderstood that the pork in sauce was pork rice (see someone s sign in GOOLGE MAP). The waiter (maybe the boss s wife) added pork meat to the rice that came with the meal. She was very considerate and generous. I will definitely come again if I have the opportunity. Come. Note that the store door is across the street, so it was out of reach of the rain last time.

Reasonable price but exceptional food quality ,alongside with free drink. Hard-working seniors. Definitely deserve more loyal customers and noise.

Very delicious food! It reminds me of home cooking in that the dishes are not overly salted or greasy, just fresh ingredients made well. Very friendly and accommodating service! You can tell that they love what they do.

Everything tastes amazing. The dipping sauce for the deep fried tofu was amazing.

Feels like eating at a friend s place who really knows how to cook. The portion is great yet the quality does not suffer. I highly recommend the combo for two deal.

TLDR - Great value home-cooked style food with heart / Perfect low-key dine out / Bring your own take-out containers or buy for a small fee Came here with my mom and we had a very nice lunch. Located outside just to the right of the parkade entrance, it was a bit confusing as the signage about the door was from a previous restaurant but there is a sandwich board outside that will assure you that they indeed exist. Its a very quaint place that will serve well for a quiet meal. The kind elderly cook came out to greet us and made some small talk while we were deciding on our orders, making us feel very much at home. As for the food, we got the combo deal (entree A+B, a plate of Asian vegetables, and a generous side of deep fried pillowy tofu). It also came with two bowls of rice and a choice for miso soup or old-fashioned black tea (highly recommend the iced tea - its delicious). Deep fried chicken nuggets were solid, and I discovered the red bean curd pork was similar to a dish I had at Myst (but labeled fried red yeast pork - basically a sweet and savory cutlet). The amount of food was too much to finish, so we took the rest home. Please note there is an understandable charge for containers so I suggest bringing your own (my friend recommends keeping some in the car). I cant wait to share this place with others (:

Tried the combo for 2. For only 35$ they give you two choice sharing dishes, fried cabbage, fried tofu, rice, and tea or miso. Everything was a big portion and very delicious!! Definitely coming back again!

Great food and large portions

A hole-in-a-wall restaurant with limited seating, but they ve got delicious food and at great value. The service is standard and friendly. Would definitely recommend checking this place out if you re craving Asian eats.

Authentic Taiwanese taste, affordable price, delicious food ~ recommended set meal for two, very cost-effective!

Nice

Parking: Crystal Mall Food : 3/5 | Service

They have the best salt and pepper chicken in town. The bento boxes are so good. Very underrated place

Great homey food and vibes. Healthy option!

It feels like a Taiwanese snack bar, traditional and delicious. The portions are generous and taste good. (But today s three-cup chicken was a bit salty but it didn t affect the taste) I will eat it again

It is a family business. Restaurant is not very big but we were lucky to get a table. We enjoyed the homestyle cooking. We ordered the beef noodle soup, pork ball soup, salt and pepper chicken and seasonal vegetables stir fry. All the dishes are very tasty.

Ordered special combo for two there, generous portion and the two of us cannot finish them, i especially like boiled fish and black tea.

We came for the beef noodle soup. But everything else was also good. The waitress is kind and attentive.

The set meal for two is of high quality and low price. The stir-fried green vegetables in the set meal are refreshing and not greasy, and you can taste the sweetness of the vegetables. In addition, the fried tofu with the sauce is crispy and delicious. The main meal is very generous, and it is really delicious when paired with the ancient black tea. Enjoyed it so much

The package for two is a great value! The most surprising thing is the fried green vegetables included in the set meal. It is very tender, not oily and delicious. The ancient black tea tastes delicious! The food in many Taiwanese restaurants I have eaten here is very greasy, so I was very happy when I ate at this restaurant. I will definitely come back to this restaurant when I want to eat home-cooked food.

Authentic Taiwanese restaurant, super cheap for 2 people set, only $38.

Very delicious Taiwanese restaurant! What a surprise! Will come again often

Great food and the staff were friendly and attentive.

The set menu is great, and the restaurant is small but has a lot of dishes.

A cute little cafe in Crystal mall we discovered. It is family owned and the service was attentive. Food was very flavourful but on the smaller side. We loved the Taiwanese sausage fried rice and the salt and pepper chicken. The chicken was moist and lightly battered and seasoned well.

Black pepper chicken steak and salty crispy chicken are delicious. Highly recommended as a meal for 2 people. Delicious and large portions.

A hidden gem in Metrotown for Taiwanese food. Delicious, good value, and wonderful service.

First time here, saw the good rating and been craving some food from back home so decided to give them a try Owner recommended the 2 people meal $37.99, but was unable to explain why it s more expensive than 2 separate meals $17.99x2, luckily the table beside us ordered the 2 people meal and we saw side dishes were bigger portions with better veggies Taste 1/1* Authentic Taiwanese food, make sure to get the red tea NOT SOUP if your getting the combo! Salt and pepper chicken was slightly on the salty side for me, but wife absolutely loved it Pork chop combo was gooood, hit the spot Beef stew combo was goooood too!! Wife didn t enjoy it as much, so we ended up packing it to go, still tasted good day later! All of the side dishes were tasty with rice too! Value 0.5/1* Wouldn t call it budget eat, but for the taste is definitely worth a visit or two Service 1/1* As prompt as it can be, there were about 7 tables with 1 owner/server running frantically, but she was polite, friendly and we got everything in a timely manner Cleanliness 0.5/1* Typical Chinese restaurant style, where you can see some dirty spots on the walls and washroom, but tables were good Overall/Revisit 1/1* Would definitely revisit to try other dishes Paying for ambience? NO Above and beyond? 0/+1* Parking: Parkade in the basement free for 3hr

Delicious Taiwanese food, with high cp value and the taste of mom, worth going back again and again!

The best Taiwanese restaurant in Burnaby!! Affordable, tasty, and authentic to the taste. A bit hard to find which kind of helps because its not too crowded, but its also worth the wait. It is a restaurant I also order often from on Doordarsh Food

Its a great discovery in the heart of a large shopping center. Very small Taiwanese family restaurant with a very large choice of dishes and very reasonable prices. Its very good, full of flavor and above all very hearty. Excellent value for money.

Really tasty! We got combo for 2 and loved every plate. The best was fried cod!

Visited the restaurant for lunch during a day trip to Burnaby. We got the two-person combo for $38 and it was extremely worth it. The portions were big. The seasonal vegetables were crunchy and extremely flavourful. The salt and pepper chicken and fried tofu were really well-seasoned. We recommend the water fish: it had the perfect amount of spice and the fish slices were so soft they melted in our mouths ! The dishes were served really quickly and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Definitely a great recommendation for authentic Taiwanese food and would love to visit again .

Order a combo for two, shared among the three of our group. The spicy fish was thicker than traditional but the taste is good. Another main dish was fried chicken. Like and tasted fine. Fried tofu as an appetizer, crunchy and the sauce was good. Also came with two bowls each of miso soup and rice.

Cozy homely vibe. We got there after 1pm and it wasnt too busy. Ordered the house beef noodle and salt and pepper chicken combo. Both were delicious and great value as they came with sweetened black tea or miso and the combo came with a lot of sides. Just over $40 after tip and tax.

Ordered a two person combo and enjoyed all the dishes! Salty peppery chicken was nicely seasoned and juicy. Fried tofu was beautifully fried with a crispy skin and moist inside. One star was deducted since the service was slow, but I did go during prime dinner time. The timing of when the food came out was a bit awkward, as for us, the vegetables came out first, then rice, and then the main dishes, with quite some between one, so the vegetables and rice were somewhat cold by the time the main dishes arrived. If you can forgive them for the service, then do give them a try for their food (or order take out). I also agree with the other reviews saying to choose the black tea (slightly sweetened) over soup.

If youve ever wanted to experience what it feels like to have a loving taiwanese grandma cook you a homey meal, this is it. The combo for two is excellent value and everything is tasty. Each time you go, youll get a different veggie dish. If youre here with 4 people? Get the convo for two twice and get an even bigger variety of dishes. Finding this place the first time was difficult. It is directly across from the Burnaby Library parking lot. You have to go on the perimeter of Crystal mall to get access to it.

The $38 special combo for two people is a great deal. On top of that, the food is delicious, good customer service and clean environment. Would definitely return and recommend.

Perfect for 2 people coming, really nice service and food, I recommend rice combos:)

The food was alright, among 3 ordered dishes crispy chicken rice was the most tasty one. The place needs deep cleaning and some interior updates, not the best atmosphere inside

Great food and prices

Great Taiwanese food, the lunch for 2 is really really good value for the money, it comes with a good portion of veggies and side tofu, with 2 main dishes of choice and miso soup. Kind of gives off the old alisan vibe for those who remembered that restaurant around the corner. So glad i discover this place!

Ordered their 2 person meal set, great value and portion!! Taste is good as well. Fried chicken nuggets doesn t have a thick layer of batter like some other places. Will return for sure and hope price and portion will not change dramatically.

Very good service with quality authentic food! Definitely my go to for the Taiwanese old fashioned iced tea and now a go to for salt and pepper chicken. They also take credit now!!

Very delicious/authentic Taiwanese food! I will come to this store every time I come to Metrotown.

Very authentic Taiwanese restaurant! Great for people who enjoy having variety; their lunch bentos are well-portioned and include different rotating side dishes. The lunch bentos came with iced black tea (one drink per lunch order). Price was reasonable for the portions and taste quality. Will be back for more next time I m back up in Canada! Employee who answered the phone was a nice lady and the other employees there when my boyfriend and I came to pick up the order were welcoming and friendly!

Never a boring bite. Had the curry chicken combo. Nicely seasoned fried chicken, even better with this special Curry sauce. Even the rice went well with the mapo tofu. Its a full meal with the included drink. There is flavor in every bite.

Good authentic Taiwanese style bento

Great food! Probably the best in the plaza. Will definitely be back for more.

Food here was amazing. A small little unpretentious place in Crystal Mall with its own entrance facing outside away from the hustle of the mall and food court. Ordered the pineapple shrimp set and everything was delicous, side dishes and all. Portion was great as well. Will be back to try other menu items next time Im in the area!

Very good Taiwanese food and exceptional value. It s a small, hole in the wall restaurant that seems family run. Much better than Myst/No. 1 Beef Noodle.

taste is great, and child seat is provided

Excellent value. Great for a quick bite.

The store owner is friendly, the people are nice, and the food is delicious

Two things: meal combo and their black tea. Two-person meal combo a great deal: two main dishes, one vegetable and a complimentary deep fried tofu and two black tea. That s 4 dishes + 2 drinks. Black tea tastes truly Taiwanese and better than other BBT stores. If Jay Chou ever dined at this place he would even say

Serverare really kind and helpful. Delicious Taiwanese cuisine. A good place for family and group of friends to spend some quality time.

The food in the Taiwanese restaurant is okay and the service is very friendly.

Hidden little gem right in crystal mall. Really good value for the quality and quantity of food given. Everything was made fresh and served hot! The rice combo with side dishes included deep fried tofu and vegetables. The shrimp and masago rice was phenomenal. Will be going back.

Very delicious

Amazing place with so much food for a great value, drinks are even included. Definitely would come back here

People who works there are very kind. Great costumer service, and yummy food!

It s really tasty and good portion for girls. Would like to try other foods later for sure.

Delicious taiwanese salt and pepper chicken. The rice combo comes with a black tea as well, and is quite filling with a bowl of rice, refreshing side of cucumbers, and spicy tofu. The beef brisket with tomato was nice and soft, but overall the flavors could be a bit more stronger. The noodle dish was not that tasty. Also the service was amazing and I will definitely be coming back again.

Salt and pepper chicken was delicious, seasoned perfectly, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Taiwanese sausage was good but a bit dry. Would not recommend the stew beef with tomato on rice, very bland and gooey. Also ordered a wonton soup - wontons were flavoured nicely although small, broth was light. Overall, portions are a good size for the price. Combos come with rice and a drink. Place is small.

back to the store on 20220701, my husband ordered black pepper beef fried noodles, it was too oily and sweet, and he got diarrhea mine is Sishen Soup + Salty Crispy Chicken, very impressive :)

Go early if you want the beef noodle soup!! Unfortunately we came too late and they were completely sold out. We decided to try the Kung Po chicken and rice combo and the pepper steak rice combo instead along with the salt and pepper chicken and deep fried tofu. Everything seemed to be made with care and love. The salt and pepper chicken really stood out! I will be back to tackle the beef noodle soup one day.

The 35 yuan set meal is absolutely economical. None of the three of us finished it. It tastes great.

Amazing authentic food. The family that owns the restaurant gave some great suggestions on favourite items. The tea is brewed to order and was awesome. Went back the next morning for 2 more. The fried chilli chicken was delicious if not some of the best I have ever had. Their pickled cucumbers were very fresh and flavourful. Kung Poa chicken was a classic style with a nice heat and tangy. I was in town for a couple days but could have eaten there everyday.

Amazingly delicious with huge portions!

Excellent!

Great food! Great portion! Very friendly staff! Everything was made fresh and serve hot. Best Taiwanese cuisine I had so far in Vancouver, will definitely go back.

Great Taiwanese food at really reasonable price!

I got the stew beef with rice, while my friend got the crispy chicken with curry. While the beef was juicy, soft, and flavourful, the tofu and cauliflower did not live up to the rest of the raving reviews. My friends curry dish did not come with rice even though the menu showed that it was included. Overall, the stew beef was the best part of the meal.

The waiter is really sick, has a bad service attitude, and is extremely self-righteous.

Nice little restaurant outside Crystal Mall. Got the Three Cup Chicken with Rice and Stew Beef with Rice for takeout. Around $16 each and comes with a free iced black tea. Good portions and taste like a home cooked meal.

Best beef noodle soup

Bring cash/debit or order over $20/leave a big tip. They deserve it. Top notch service.

Your classic mom & pops serving affordable, hot fresh made-to-order dishes. The highlight is the 32 two-person special that comes with an A + B + fried tofu + choy + drink. Great portion sizes. We ordered two sets for five people. The salt pepper chicken is perfect, fried tofu is crispy, good amount of choy. The bulgogi beef was on the oily side and the pineapple shrimp was a bit watery but delicious and would still order again.

Good food, good price.

I saw peoples excellent reviews and high rating online, so I decided to give it a try! I called and preordered the food and went to pick up in person. This is a real Taiwanese restaurant running by Taiwanese people. Awesome! Very authentic. I love it! The order was ready in 15-20 mins. I ordered 3 dishes. One was fried pork chop with rice and 3 side dishes; one was salt & pepper chicken with rice and 3 side dishes; and the last one was shredded pork stir fried noodle. All of them were very good!!! Very authentic!!! The restaurant put extra pork with soy sauce on top of the rice. it made the dish even better. Not a lot of Taiwanese restaurant would do that! Looking at one of the 3 side dishes, they really put an effort to make it well. The spring sprouts cooked with minced pork, carrots and some fresh Chinese black mushrooms and some seasoning. This little side dish added some marks to the dish! The price was reasonable and affordable! Looking at their menu, there were 29 dishes. I believe most of them are very good although i have not tried them all. I would definitely go back and try other dishes! The server or business owner told me that their spicy eggplant stir-fry, sweet and sour pork with rice and other dishes were good and a lot of people love to order them. I cant wait to try them all. The customer service was excellent even though I was only doing the pickup. The server or business owner was very friendly. She gave me the menu, so i dont have to look up online when i want to order next time. Two things I would like to mention: - location of the restaurant - It is right next to the entrance of the parking lot. The restaurant is facing the street and the public library. I parked at the mall and walked around. I couldnt find the restaurant. I called and the restaurant told me their location. - cash only (no debit or credit)

Tried the satay noodle and combo salt+pepper chicken on rice through a delivery takeout service. The portions are definitely enough and not too oily. I like the variety of sides (though the seaweed knots were a bit mushy) and the tea egg was yummy. The meat pieces added on top of the rice are a nice touch as well. If you are in a rush or dont feel like cooking, Id recommend giving this place a try.

Tasty food, generous portion, and the sides change everyday. I have tried salt crispy chicken, fried pork ribs, hot and sour chicken steak, and Kung Pao chicken (less authentic but still delicious). I like their side dishes very much. They are different every day. Burnaby has two or three other well-known Taiwanese restaurants. In restaurants, the side dishes are almost the same and the rice is also very greasy. Xunxiang tastes better than them.

It was a pleasant surprise to find Aroma Eatery on Yelp. I never knew this restaurant ever existed and the lunch special price seemed to good to be true. Is this a real life, is it just fantasy caught in the landslide... Yes, $9.99 was real deal not a dream. I personally think lunch would be $13-15 as average nowadays. Anyways, Ive been wanting to try this place and ordered a take out on February 5th, Friday. Ive ran into a language barrier with the staff when I asked about the difference of the deep fried porkchop and the braised porkchop. Conversation didnt go smoothly, but she apologized about her limited English. Food came out fast. I only waited 15 minutes for my food and it came out in hearty portion. Braised Pork Chop was pretty good. It tasted sweet and salty. Rice was pretty good too. I cant wait to go back and try more food from Aroma. Staff made a mistake giving me a wrong change, but she gave me an exact change later. Despite the language barrier, she tried her best serving and communicating in English. Highly recommend this place!

So happy I randomly found this hidden gem on Ubereats. Great food, unbeatable price, and generous portion. Authentic Taiwanese food that actually reminds me of home. Two orders in a week, and I see more to come.

Good price , authentic Taiwanese food portion is nice as well. Taste of home ! Will come back again

good portion, home-style cooking.

A hidden gem in Crystal mall! Authentic Taiwanese dishes and lunch boxes that remind me of mom s cooking! Delicious food and generous portions for the price. Staff are super friendly. Highly recommend!

I discovered this place on ubereats , but I decided to go in store to take advantage of the lunch special, which comes with a free black tea with any combo . I have to say that this place is a good bargain , you can spend the same amount at McDonalds and feel like trash afterwards, or you can come here and get a home cooked type of meal .I got the fried pork chop and it was delicious! I look forward to trying some of the other dishes, the host was friendly as well. This place is listed as being at Crystal mall , however its not inside of the mall itself, its connected to Crystal but its actually on the rear side, near the public library, kind of by the Hilton hotel.

The quality of food is good. Flavour is just right, meat is tender and the quantity is not too small not too big.

Great customer service and food with reasonable pricing!

Another gem in Metrotown with a wide selection of delicious Taiwanese dishes. My wife and I each ordered a different lunch which we took into Burnaby Civic Square with a blanket for a Saturday afternoon picnic which we enjoyed immensely. Everything was well prepared and tasty. We were very impressed with the cost and portions and the meal also came with a refreshing ice tea. Definitely going back to explore their menu further; perhaps for an evening meal. CASH ONLY! A little annoying as I never carry cash and we had to go to an ATM to get cash for our order.

I got the lunch special and the portion sizes are really good for how much you pay, the salt and pepper chicken is juicy and tender, tastes good even when cold. The lunch special also comes with free iced tea which was pretty good but kinda sweet, but I never eat anything sugary so thats a personal preference. The people working there are also ridiculously nice and kind, but they are behind the dentists so you may miss it at first glance.

Very nice little cafe style Taiwanese restaurant. Staff were very friendly. Food packed nicely. Big portion. Reasonably priced. Food tasted good. I would try to dine in next time. Good selection on the menu. Love to support this kind family style restaurants. Definitely will be back for more. Only one thing though, cash only.

This place is a gem in Metrotown Burnaby. A hidden secret location. The set meals are very tasty authentic and very fresh, made to order. The portions are big and prepared nicely. I work at nearby office, this will become my regular dining hall . Delicious and affordable Taiwanese food restaurant. The stir-fried dishes are very spicy and the portions are generous. The rice is cooked hot enough - it goes well with the freshly stir-fried side dishes.

The food here is really tasty and good priced. The sweet and sour chicken tasted amazing and the food was still very hot when I came to pick it up. Ill definitely be coming back here. Thank you for the delicious food! I recommend getting the House beef noodle soup :))

Found a new local love! Both delivering authentic Taiwanese lunch box quantity and quality experience! The add on veggies and eggs are great to compliment the main dish. The ice tea drink is to die for! I wish the bubble tea places here can make that as their base. Very happy neighbourhood customer!!!

Taiwanese style, good taste, cheap and good quality, and the drinks are delicious.

Fantastic! Food was absolutely delicious and really reasonably priced. Super friendly staff too. We ll definitely be back!

Really nice food and clean. The staffs are really friendly as well. Strongly recommend especially you want Taiwanese food!

Delicious and affordable, with plenty of side dishes. A meal to enjoy

Simple, homestyle Taiwanese

Best pineapple shrimp in Vancouver

Great Taiwanese food at an amazing value. The place is a little small, but cozy.

This place is killer, good food, good price, lunch combo comes with good ice tea. Highly recommended

Portion is good, Value is not bad, Quality/taste is ok. I guess we cant ask for too much for restaurants near Metrotown in Burnaby. Pork cutlet is the best amongst the 3 lunch boxes we ordered. Drink is included with each lunch box. Not the best takeout packaging, as the lids arent firmly in place. Parking can be a headache.

Great food for a small restaurant that open during Covid-19. The store owner did a great job. Recommend to anyone looking more options for Taiwanese food in metro area.

great little place for a date, I was able to see and taste the effort they put in the food. Customer service was top notch and the server had good manners.

This was so fresh and yummy amazing

Food was excellent, price is fair and the old fashion black tea was a hit. Would definitely come back for this comfort food!

This is a hidden gem. Place is small, but cozy. Quantity of food is more than enough and food is tasty. They also give you free sweet tea with your meal. The price is really good for what you get, specially nowadays with price of the food rising, their prices are super fair. And the lady working there is super nice too. I highly recommend this place.

Great food at an affordable price. Everything was made with care. Every combo that you order comes with a homemade roasted black tea. Tastes delicious! If you re looking for a perfect spot to satisfy your Taiwanese cravings, this is the place to be! Be sure to look for their $28 combo special because you get to choose between two amazing dishes that ranges from anything between salty peppery chicken to even pineapple shrimp. It also comes with a free fried tofu with two bowls of rice.

This place is a real gem! The food is absolutely delicious and the people who run it are so welcoming and kind. Will definitely be coming back again and again.

Amazing food and nice service. The portion is good for its price. The owner is friendly and strict about covid-19 rules. Will definitely recommend to friends and come back again.