Comments on: FOOD FAIR FRIDAY: CRYSTAL MALL!

By: Boon

Boon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:14:17 +0000

Oh, there is a dope Middle Eastern donair joint, streetside on the Kingsway side – Abdul’s. One of the tastiest places in town in my opinion. The plates with rice, taboleh, salad is also a good deal and very filling.

Btw, for those that miss the Vietnamese stall, there is Green Bamboo on streetside on Willingdon, they got lemon grass chicken subs and Viet style curry too. Beside that to the left is a Korean tofu joint which is small and busy but pretty good.

By: Boon

Boon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:11:32 +0000

My goodness, Choy, I cant believe you beat me to this post. Im there about a couple times a week as I work close by and half my office is also there at lunch. I can go on about this place and I will…..in fact, I might have to do a multipart series on this.

1) The parkade is gong show, patience is a virtue if you venture down there. I used to park at the Old Orchard plaze kitty corner across and walk over and did that for years until I nearly got towed for it (even though I commonly shop in the plaza on the way back).
2) There is a market underneathe so you can have a cheap lunch and get some groceries shortly after
3) The Shanghai stall is very popular indeed, mostly for the fresh made dumplings but I like the Dan Dan noodles, beef rolls and the sliced rice patties with picked vegetables.
4) RBO – I used to go to the Viet stall a lot, it was open the latest. Sometimes Id get the tomato broth noodles or lemon grass chicken and get a sub to go for later. The lady was Wendy. ;p
5) Ryan – Taste of Yong’s is gone but yeah, man, probably had the heartiest deal in town with the deep fried and grilled pork plus kimchi and fried egg for like, what, $5.50 was it?
6) Curry King (to the corner on the right near the washrooms) is one of my favs for the Penang fried kway teow (Malay fried noodles) and Hainan chicken, Triple One Malaysia (the purple colored stall that replaced the Vietnamese stall) also has the same and also laksa!
7) Hung’s Teppanyaki is also pretty good and comforting (beside Curry King)
8) the Korean Sushi place on the left (by the escalator) also has good deals/combos

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +0000

I agree with the Shanghai place…. great and cheap (!!) xiaolongbao. Also, Abdul’s Shawarma (entrance off Kingsway) is awesome.

By: Jef Choy

Jef Choy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:27:37 +0000

‘slow’ huh? It’s right on kingsway in front of the library by metrotown….

By: kk

kk — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:40:36 +0000

i’m rather slow. where is this spot?

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:12:42 +0000

I agree with Flora and David; everybody NEEDS to try out that Shanghai food place.

By: Jef Choy

Jef Choy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:08 +0000

keep it up….thanks guys…I’m going back for sure!

By: david

david — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:09:51 +0000

I’m just going to copy and paste what Flora said, because the dumplings are so incredible:

The Shanghai food place near the back is absolutely amazing. Best Shanghai dumplings you’ll ever have!

By: Amelia

Amelia — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:21:50 +0000

It’s been awhile…but the last time I was there I had a really good shaved ice with tons of different toppings, including fresh fruit and jellies.

By: ryan

ryan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:38 +0000

if you don’t mind being a fat ass there is a place called “taste of yongs” i know the name itself is a deterrent but if it hasn’t changed it’s gotta be the most food you can get for like 5 bucks!