Indian style Chinese Food
On Sunday, we were driving home from west Van when my husband saw the words "Indian Style Chinese Food" on the awning of a restaurant. I was intrigued because Indian food & Chinese food are two of my favourite types of food.
So, of course, I had to go back the next day with my sister to try the food. The restaurant is situated on the corner of Kingsway & Rupert. They have parking in the front & some on the road. We parked on the road.
Taped to the door are two newspaper articles reviewing this restaurant, which is a good sign. The article mentioned that the Chinese owners are from Calcutta.
We arrived at 11:30 & two of the 15 or so tables were occupied. By the time we finished our meal, the room was almost full.
I ordered a curry chicken dish & my sister ordered fried rice with chicken & shrimp. I also ordered a side dish of naan bread for $1.25. Both dishes were excellent & they really did taste like Indian curry in a typical Chinese...
On Sunday, we were driving home from west Van when my husband saw the words "Indian Style Chinese Food" on the awning of a restaurant. I was intrigued because Indian food & Chinese food are two of my favourite types of food.
So, of course, I had to go back the next day with my sister to try the food. The restaurant is situated on the corner of Kingsway & Rupert. They have parking in the front & some on the road. We parked on the road.
Taped to the door are two newspaper articles reviewing this restaurant, which is a good sign. The article mentioned that the Chinese owners are from Calcutta.
We arrived at 11:30 & two of the 15 or so tables were occupied. By the time we finished our meal, the room was almost full.
I ordered a curry chicken dish & my sister ordered fried rice with chicken & shrimp. I also ordered a side dish of naan bread for $1.25. Both dishes were excellent & they really did taste like Indian curry in a typical Chinese dish. We both enjoyed our meals. The total bill came to $14.
I wouldn't drive 20 minutes to go to this restaurant again since we have so many great places to choose from in Richmond. But if we were in the area, I'd drop by & I would try a different dish.
Comments
Indian/Chinese food? how unique!
I Love Costco
I've been a Costco member for over 15 years. We originally went to the Burnaby Costco whenever we took the kids to Chuck E Cheese. Then a Costco opened in Richmond! I've been going once a week since then. They sell everything from grocery products, large appliances, furniture,flooring, window coverings, seasonal items like plants etc. The list of items they sell is endless. Their products are of high quality & the prices are like sale prices at other stores.
I can't remember what the yearly membership fee is. There's 3 different prices. I think about $55 for regular customers, a little less for wholesalers (who also get to shop an hour earlier), or $100 for executive members. I'm an executive member & I get 2% rebate on everything I spend. I also have their American Express Costco card so I get another 2% rebate. Last year I got two rebate cheques for over $300 each. So that more than pays for the membership fee.
I also like their return policy....
I've been a Costco member for over 15 years. We originally went to the Burnaby Costco whenever we took the kids to Chuck E Cheese. Then a Costco opened in Richmond! I've been going once a week since then. They sell everything from grocery products, large appliances, furniture,flooring, window coverings, seasonal items like plants etc. The list of items they sell is endless. Their products are of high quality & the prices are like sale prices at other stores.
I can't remember what the yearly membership fee is. There's 3 different prices. I think about $55 for regular customers, a little less for wholesalers (who also get to shop an hour earlier), or $100 for executive members. I'm an executive member & I get 2% rebate on everything I spend. I also have their American Express Costco card so I get another 2% rebate. Last year I got two rebate cheques for over $300 each. So that more than pays for the membership fee.
I also like their return policy. They never make you feel bad about returning something. You get cash back or credit on your card. I once bought a water dispenser from them that broke down a year later. I returned it no problem. My sister returned a printer that she had lost the receipt for. They had it on record in their computers.
The only problem I have is that I can't go into that store & buy one item only. I usually spend over $300 on groceries & other items that seem to jump into my cart.
Great For Replacing my Watch Battery
I don't own or buy jewelry but I do own a really old watch that needs a new battery every year. I go to this jewellers because the price is really reasonable. It was under $5, I think.
I read the other review & I've had no problem with the owner. Its true the son has taken over from his sweet dad & mom but he seems very nice to me.
My sister use to go to this store when it was in Seafair but I've only been going since it moved to Blundell Center.
My Mom's Favourite Jewellers
My mom passed away 11 years ago & she left her 3 daughters a lot of jewelry. But at the time we were too sad to even look at her items; until last year & then we let my daughter divide everything.
Mom bought all her good jewelry from Prestige. She was a regular there & now my sister goes there too. I had forgotten about them since I don't buy jewelry anymore.
My daughter inherited my mom's diamond wedding rings & band (to keep it in the family). When my daughter got engaged recently, she had to have mom's rings resized & we made the HUGE mistake of going to someone else. I wrote about that experience.
My sisters & aunts all say we should have gone to Prestige. They are so nice, very honest & their jewelry is of high quality. They would never have tricked us like Gladstone Jewellers did.
Dependable Jewellers
Russell's Jewelers has been around since I was in my teens at least. I'm 54 now. I don't own a lot of jewelry but 14 years ago when our house was broken into & all my stuff was stolen, Russell's was really great to deal with. The insurance company gave them a replacement amount & they let me choose what I wanted with a big discount.
I would highly recommend them. Although, ownership may have changed since 1994.
My Favourite Family Restaurant
I always choose Matsuyama Japanese Restaurant when its my turn to choose a restaurant for an outing. I love the choices of Japanese or Vietnamese items. They use to have Chinese items years ago but they discontinued serving it. It doesn't matter because the choices are outstanding.
The service is fast, the food tastes great, & the prices are really reasonable.
Yesterday, we treated 7 adults for lunch & it was around $100. We had ordered 6 appetizers, 5 bento boxes, & 2 Vietnamese specials. They serve a delicious tea with the meal. They will also give you water & forks if requested.
The restaurant doesn't have a lot of parking but we went on a weekday at 2 so parking was easy. They have redesigned the room to make it more open & cleaner looking. There are TVs on the wall for those sports fans who refuse to leave home when there's a game on.
Horrible Customer Service.
We've been a Vancouver member for about 8 years & the former UCC is now known as Direct Buy. The new owners are in business to get new members to join their system. When we joined the membership was $2400 & you get to buy everything at cost directly from the manufacturer. I've no idea what the memberships costs now but reading other reviews from members in the states it seems to range from $5-$6000.
My experience has been that they don't care whether you buy products through them or not. They have horrible customer service.
Here's how it works. You search through the manufacturer's book for your item & figure out the price & other fees & make note on a order sheet. It's very annoying because there is only one book per manufacturer so if you can't find their binder on the shelf, you have to ask other clients if they have the book & then wait til they are finished. Then you must wait for a clerk to take your order & there's only one...
We've been a Vancouver member for about 8 years & the former UCC is now known as Direct Buy. The new owners are in business to get new members to join their system. When we joined the membership was $2400 & you get to buy everything at cost directly from the manufacturer. I've no idea what the memberships costs now but reading other reviews from members in the states it seems to range from $5-$6000.
My experience has been that they don't care whether you buy products through them or not. They have horrible customer service.
Here's how it works. You search through the manufacturer's book for your item & figure out the price & other fees & make note on a order sheet. It's very annoying because there is only one book per manufacturer so if you can't find their binder on the shelf, you have to ask other clients if they have the book & then wait til they are finished. Then you must wait for a clerk to take your order & there's only one or two clerks. It can take an hour to order one small item.
While ordering the items, you will find you are charged unexpected fees for handling, shipping, duty, & so forth. When we first joined, they would make note of the handling fees in the book. Now, you don't find out all the extra charges until you are placing the order. My last two orders have been twice what I've anticipated.
Another annoyance is the length of time to get your items. If you buy a Canadian product, it seems like you receive items in a reasonable time (2-4 weeks). If you buy from an American firm (which I never knew was American until I saw them charging duty & brokerage fees), then it can take over 3 months).
My last order was for 3 items. They called 2 weeks later to say the manufacturer has discontinued one of the items. So they will send me a cheque for the refund. I'm assuming the order has gone through & I will receive the item soon. A month later I call to inquire about my refund & am told the item has not been shipped & no refund until I receive my other items. This continues with 3 calls not returned. Over 3 mos later I have the 2 items but no refund.
Another problem, if you buy large appliances from them & it breaks down, you must find your own repairman. You can't return item to them. You must deal with the manufacturer's warranty on your own. You also have to pick up the appliance, they don't have home delivery.
They also no longer take credit cards. Pay by cheque only.
Too much aggravation. We aren't going to order from them anymore.
If you are remodelling your own home, then the aggravation might be worth the money saved. Otherwise, stay away from them. I've found Costco to be very similar in prices but you don't have the variety of products.
Very Bad Customer Service
My daughter needed a family heirloom diamond ring set re-sized for her engagement/wedding. Over the phone, she was told it would cost $15 to downsize each ring. When she got there, they said it would cost more because it had to be downsized from 8.5 to 6. Well, the re-sized ring was too small & she needed it made larger.
Guess what, they charged her another $40.
I know we should have just gone to another jeweler but we were in shock. Their argument was that it wasn't their fault that it wouldn't fit. We couldn't understand how it was her fault when they did the measuring. So they said it would only cost $20 with their discount so we figured why not. Then when she went to the register to pay, they charged $40 cuz it was two rings.
Before going to the store, I had researched the net to find reviews on this jewelery store & couldn't find any. This review is my gift to future customers. Please avoid this store.
By the way, my daughter's friend had a similar problem but she started screaming at them & so she got her way.
Please be wary of this vet. My sister took in her 4 mos old puppy for a Lyme Disease Vaccination which is not a necessity for where she lives. It was part of the puppy package that she bought & she thought it was a great deal because it includes all the vaccinations, spaying, antibiotics etc for $800. We have a new puppy also & our bill will be $500 for the necessary vaccinations (no lyme disease vac) & neutering.
Anyways, after the Lyme Disease vaccine was injected, the vet did a quick exam on the pup & found a lump on it’s back. My sister was quite shaken when he said it could be serious & he should do a biopsy & blood tests. He also mentioned that her free 6 wk insurance expired that day.
So my upset sister called to renew her pet insurance for $45 month & tried to listen to the spiel about the costs & thought it was around $200. But when she picked up her pet, she was handed a bill for $800!!
She has now spent $1600 for vet bills in one month & will spend over $500 in insurance payments. My sister does not have a lot of money. I fear that this vet will bleed her dry if she continues to go there.