Master Rice Roll

I kept seeing this spot pop up on my feed and had to check them out. Rice rolls? Congee? Two things I adore.

As their name suggests, they specialize in rice rolls. With over 20 types of rice rolls to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming. I tried one with beef and was anticipating the typical dimsum style beef which is ground and chopped up, so you could imagine I was a little taken back when it arrived with slices of what is likely to be shabu shabu or hot pot beef slices within it. To be clear, this wasn't a bad thing. I should have looked at all the pics here and I would have known before ordering. Most importantly, the rice roll itself was a perfect texture and I'd definitely try it again.

As part of a combo available before 11am, I also ordered a sliced fish congee. It wasn't anything special, but it helped fill me up since the rice rolls themselves wouldn't be enough for any larger appetite.

I think I'll have to hit up this spot again to be sure, but for what it is... It's a solid choice. HK style breakfast foods at reasonable prices with the pre-11am combos.

Super fresh and tasty rice rolls. The rice noodle is so thin, I think they make the layers of noodle only when you order it. Casual hidden restaurant but the service was friendly and attentive compared to most authentic Asian restaurants. Cash or Debit card.

First time there. We had shrimp chives rice rolls, corn spam egg rice roll, fish congee, noodle soup, dough sticks, and soy milk. All perfectly cooked. Even the kids were happy. We will definitely be back.

One thing impressed me was the soy sauce for the rice roll was warm. That's very thoughtful and the sauce taste good too. The rice roll is ok.

The congee was average in Vancouver standard.

The service was so so.

The clay pot over rice was interesting but we didn't order it, they accidentally put it in front of us and smell really good.

The pineapple bun was ok. The milk tea is average.

Tucked away in a corner of a retail plaza, this place is very small so get there early or be prepared to wait. Great value for Chinese comfort food like an assortment of steamed rice rolls and congee. Their steam rolls are super thin and so tasty!

Got to say, I did NOT have any of their Rice Rolls. I know what you are thinking, I go to a place with Rice Rolls in the name of the restaurant and don't try them out. Don't lecture me. LOL. I wasn't in the mood, but the next time I am there, I will definitely try out their rice rolls and write another updated review.

My immediate reaction when I entered the restaurant was, "Why is there a cart of dirty dishes upon entering?" I guess it's the only place to put them? This didn't disturb me, I guess that corner upon entering is the only spot for it. Anyway, this doesn't affect the rating I gave. I got seating within 2 minutes.

Payment: Cash
They don't accept credit cards, so please make sure you carry change or bills.

Grub: Wonton Noodles
I was craving this place when I got there. I would totally recommend. A REPEAT on my list. Good texture of the wonton. Noodles good too!

Thirst: Hong Kong Style Milk Tea
More milk, less ice. This is a definite REPEAT drink for me.

Sweets: Egg Tart
I love egg tarts, but this egg tart didn't seem to stand out. Good taste, but didn't stand out for me.

I highly recommend this place for the HK Style Milk Tea and the Wonton Noodles.

Overall fair. Their specialty rice rolls, lots of varieties to choose and accompany well with congee. However, the roll itself doesn't have that slurpy texture, a little too thick. I tried their 3 trios, consisted scallops, shrimp and beef with some veggies wrapped in the roll. The scallops do not go well in my opinion. The beef brisket roll had good flavors but the meat was too chewy. The sauce paired well with the roll.
Their butter pineapple bun was toasty and tasted delicious. The congee was ok, not too watery.
Service was slow on my visit and keep getting orders wrong. They also didn't have fish slice for congee or rolls.

I LOVE rice rolls and could eat them every day. There aren't any restaurants that specialize in rice rolls, in the Bay Area, Ca where I live (to my knowledge). I was excited to find a spot that specializes in this when I was visiting Vancouver. I went in on Tuesday 8/16/22 around opening time. Upon sitting down they bring you a nice warm cup of tea. You can order on your phone but I was having problems loading the page so I asked the staff to bring me a physical menu. I decided to order the egg and onion rice roll. Seems very simple but with the special soy sauce it was delicious. The steamed rice roll was extremely smooth and tasty. I also ordered HK milk tea which went well with the rice roll.

**Review is for my indoor experience in March, prior to indoor dining closing**

I loved the food here but thought it was pricey for the small portions.

I came here with a friend for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon around 1:30, since I had some errands to run in Richmond.

The menu is pretty straightforward and consists of a variety of congee and rice rolls. Most of the congee and rice rolls cost around $7-8. If you come earlier, between 8-11 am, you can also order their breakfast combo which is a congee + rice roll set for $13.75.

I wasn't sure if a rice roll would be enough, so I ordered both the the #1 rice roll (shrimp, scallop, and beef) as well as a fish congee. My friend, who is vegetarian, ordered #21 (green onion and egg rice roll), as well as a Chinese donut ($3.25).

I really enjoyed my rice roll but wish there was more chang fun / rice roll to it for the $8 I paid. It feels like I finished it with just a couple bites. It's good I ordered the congee as well, otherwise I would've been pretty hungry still.

My friend enjoyed his rice roll as well but agreed it wasn't that filling. He ended up ordering a second rice roll when he realized he needed more food.

We ended up paying close to $40 after tax and tip for this lunch... not a cheap meal.

Note: they accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, and cash

We went on a Saturday morning and it was packed. The portion sizes are big considering the price. The food was authentic and didn't need much seasoning/sauce. We ordered a rice roll and congee combo with HK style milk tea. The food was affordable and the bill came out to $30 including tax and tip.

I don't know why 3 1/2 stars. Great food. Porridge, Chinese donuts, rice roll and rice clay pot. As in most Chinese restaurants in Richmond, BC. All cash. Be prepared. We have 20 people and the small restaurant with great service.