Yopo Cafe - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ahhhh sweet mandarin

Food with integrity – The owners of Sweet Mandarin took over from Yopo and closed for over a year waiting for a new business license (!) The new chef Rickie is a perfectionist. Mandy at the till told me that he is extremely particular about using all the best ingredients, ... insisting that those who can tell the difference will be able to tell the distinguished taste. Case in point, my friend usually don't take any spices, but had been looking for really good curry powder without success. After ditching all the curry powders, she tasted the Singapore vermicelli and I've never seen her eat so much food at one lunch. It was a truly amazing feat for Rickie to make the mixed vegetable and noodle dishes that coaxed my fried to eat so much. Well, chef Rickie's commitment to quality ingredients explains why the Sweet Mandarin menu pricing is now higher than Yopo. But nowadays, it is still less pricy and more healthy than sushi take out! So far, I've tried beef and broccoli and braised tofu with vegetables. I was impressed with the variety of vegetables used in the Braised tofu dish – more like a vegetarian feast version. Their stir-fry is not as greasy as the Grand Chinese on the next street. I definitely prefer their Singapore vermicelli, the noodles are thicker, more firm, and does not break up easily. I tried the house-made traditional BBQ duck, it is served boneless – LOTS of duck meat – too much meat for just me. The mixed vegetable dish is going to be my regular item. The deep fried chicken wings appetizer I used to order is now double the price, and aaarg – didn't like the fact that it is tossed in onions and chilly – I prefer the previous version. I find Mandy very friendly and accommodating and courteous. I titled this place food with integrity because of Ricky. And seems like each time I tried a new dish, I am more impressed. I'm happy that have re-opened. Read more

This AMAZING take-out Chinese restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, and super authentic Chinese food. It's hard to find restaurants that are able to encapsulate the Chinese culture and taste so well into their food. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back ... here again and again. Read more

Ordered the Beef with String beans, BBQ Pork fried rice, MaPo Tofu and the Hot snack combo. Food was on the lighter side but there was a lot of food. The MaPo tofu was spicy! 🌶🌶 Would definitely recommend the Hot Snack combo.

Excellent Chinese food with robust flavors. The fried rice is great. The sweet and sour pork is great. The black pepper beef is amazing and so tender. Its a small place with average ambience. They only have black tea.