Aroma Eatery

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.

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.

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.

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 friend's 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.

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.

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 I'm in the area!

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.

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.

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.

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.