McNoodle House - Chinese, Noodles, Richmond, Vancouver, Canada

Best: Won Ton Noodles

8291 Alexandra Rd, Richmond, BC V6X, Canada

(604) 231-8141

Parking: in parking lot

Last Visited: July 2, 2009

Food: 4 to 5 stars
Atmosphere: 3 stars
Service: 3 stars
Price: $ to $$

If only I lived next to a McNoodle House, I would probably go there at least two or three times a week for their Won Ton Noodles in Soup.  Equally as much (ok, just a smidge more) of a treat as Tsim Chai Noodles, also in Vancouver, I would definitely stop into this place on my next visit.  Also, it's right next to Kam Do Bakery where you can stop in for some the best wife cake for dessert. 
Uncle James and Auntie Winnie had just gotten back from a trip to Vancouver and said that we would really enjoy the place, and indeed we did.  Like other Chinese restaurants in the area, this noodle house looked more like a cafe with warm colors and comfy cushioned booths.  The decor is really new and modern. 

We ordered a variety of items to get a better feel for what they had to offer.

- Preserved Egg and Shredded Pork Congee - The congee is cooked to the right consistency and the meat and preserved egg are not overcooked.  Great.  $5

- Wonton Noodle Soup - The noodles are al dente and the won tons have just the right amount of filling.  Just like you would find in restaurants in Hong Kong.  Excellent. $4.50

- Deep Fried Chicken Wings - I think there were half a dozen chicken wings and what a great price.  The outside is deep friend until crispy and the inside is super juicy.  Beware that it's very hot when it is served.  Another item that you must get if you go.  $3.25

- Gai-Lan - Fairly standard in preparation, the gai-lan was tender and even though the stalks were thick, it was still very good. $3.25

- Cold Lemon Tea - Lots of slices of lemon go into strong black tea sweetened with simple syrup.  Delicious and refreshing.  $2.50

- Hot Milk Tea - Very authentic and also inexpensive - some places will charge more for this drink - especially in the Bay Area, but this was yummy as expected.  $1.50

Although we went for dinner, I'm confident that it's equally good for lunch.  Great food and great prices - it's really hard to beat the value and quality McNoodle offers.  I give it a best rating for the won ton noodles and a thumbs up all around!