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Fresh Bowl
Categories: Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants Malaysian Fast Food, Malaysian [Edit]
1128 Pacific BlvdVancouver, BC V6Z
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
(604) 688-8565
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Fresh Bowl
13 reviews in English
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Review from Tai V.
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Heeey..
Just ate here for the first time and was prettty impressed for 8 bucks. Food came quick, was hot and coconutty goodness. Next time ill get the special rice.
No complaints here. -
Review from Rhea D.
Vancouver, BC
4/14/2012
I had a very unpleasant evening waiting for dinner tonight. I placed my order online and waited about an hour with no confirmation so I called to restaurant to find out whether or not they received my order.
I found that they did have it and that it was just about finished being made but was told that they didn't have a delivery driver available and requested that I could come pick it up instead. (I couldn't which is why I ordered delivery service in the first place)
I find it pretty absurd that I waited as long as I did assuming that my food was being made and that I would have it delivered only to find after waiting over an hour that they couldn't even get the order to my house. I certainly have no intentions of ever ordering from here again, nor will I come back to eat in. The most basic level of customer service was NOT met. Out of simple courtesy they should have for one called me back to confirm that they received my order (as the website states they will). Secondly, if the restaurant offers delivery service and they are unable to deliver the food, shouldn't they call the customer back immediately and mention that the service is not available, not simply surprise them by saying they need to come pick it up?
Truly remarkable. -
Review from Chuck T.
Vancouver, BC
3/8/2012
This place is great. Healthy food, yet really tasty. Great lunch deal. Owner is always behind the counter and extremely helpful in suggestions. I'll be back soon!
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Review from Brittany W.
North Vancouver, BC
5/22/2011
Overpriced Malaysian for a small portion and mediocre taste at best, but quick service if you need something fast! We ordered the Yellow Curry with Shrimp ($15) and the Mee Gangpow with Tofu ($15) - both loaded with too many bean sprouts and not enough everything else.
I remember coming to this location for some delicious and hearty Malaysian a couple years back, and reading from the reviews, it was Jonkers (now closed) that I remembered.
Lots of other great spots in the area to eat from ... can't say I'd be back for round 2 anytime soon. -
Review from Maggie L.
Vancouver, BC
4/8/2011
I've tried to like Fresh Bowl...but I just can't. The only item worth mentioning here is their Hibiscus Ice Tea. SO refreshing and tasty...but I wish I could say the same for their food.
I ordered their green chicken curry with rice and boy..was I disappointed. I agree with a fellow reviewer that they put WAY too much bean sprouts into their items..but that wasn't even the worst part. IT was the frozen vegetables they dumped into their tasteless green curry and the chicken looked like it had freezer burn. Tasted like it too.
It was quite pricey too! Definitely not worth it. I chose to come here due to convenience as my office was just around the corner but if I had knew this would be such a let down..I would have walked over to Urban Thai for take out.
With their new location that just opened up over in Gastown..I wonder if their food has gotten better. I could try again but after this experience..it's going to take some convincing. -
Review from Meana k.
10/10/2011
A couple of coworkers LOVE this place and want to come for lunch every week. I've tried it now a few times and each time I feel like their food is fairly bland. It's not BAD, by any means. It tastes fresh, overall well-prepared food just completely lacking in flavor. For me, it's just not really worth coming back to on a regular basis. However, I read all the horrible reviews on here about how overpriced it was, and I felt it was worth letting readers know that they do have a lunch special which is $10 including any bowl and a cup of either their hibiscus ice tea or their calamansi iced tea. I like both teas, actually, and think that the price for lunch is just right.
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Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
12/30/2009
* WHAT were they thinking?!?!?!?! *
This is in the location that used to be Jonker Street (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). I don't know if it is the same owners, but I recognized some of the staff. If it is the same owners, I don't know what the owners were thinking when they re-branded as Fresh Bowl. If it is new owners, I still don't get it. I'm guessing it has to do with the Olympics or something - but bad changes!
They took a sit down restaurant and turned it into a "Southeast Asian" fast food place with sit-down pricing (Jonker Street was always priced on the higher side for Malaysian food in Vancouver, and they seem to have maintained the prices). The majority of items are now served as rice bowls (I saw some being served in plastic bowls but I hit the jackpot and got a "real" bowl). Instead of real forks and spoons you get plastic, served on a plastic tray with paper napkins. The bowls range from about $11-$16. Hello?!?!?!?!
I ordered the beef rendang bowl, which was $12. You get a choice of brown rice or "jambori" rice (which you may remember from the old Jonker Street). The beef comes in a bowl on top of the jambori rice (basically a blend of jasmine, basmati, and some wild red), and a bunch of random fresh veggies like sliced bell pepper, carrots, and bean sprouts. It is almost like a salad bowl with a bit of beef on the side to mix in. I don't really get the concept.
I was a bit worried when they brought the tray with the plastic fork and spoon, as well as a knife. Knife? I thought for a second, "Do they think the meat will need a knife?" Sadly it did. The beef would not break apart with a spoon and fork. To say it was less than tender would be WAY too kind.
I seriously don't know what they were thinking. I know that I won't be back though. I felt ripped off for subpar food in a fast food setting. Not a good combination.Listed in: Fool me once, shame on you.…, Vancouver…
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Review from Alvin C.
Vancouver, BC
5/10/2010
I had meant to try this place for awhile. Went to the old Jonker Street a year or so ago, and wasn't too impressed. Anyways, I have been sick with a cold the past week and almost lost my voice at one point so I needed to try something for the ol' throat.
As soon as I saw Singapore Laksa, I knew that was what I needed (good or bad) as in the old days of living in the West End, Thai Away Home's Tom Ka Gai soup did wonders for when I was sick!
I did take out as I live close by. Got back home and poured the whole thing into a large soup bowl (asian style), and went at it. Good flavours with the coconut milk based soup with lemongrass, red chiles etc. Lots of veggies, vermicelli, and I got the prawn version. By the time I was finished the soup, my throat felt a lot better, and my voice was almost back to normal!
That in itself, made it worth it and I'll be back to try other things on the menu.. -
Review from Lucas B.
Vancouver, BC
11/2/2010
Got a few dishes to go the other day and i've got to say i'm really dissappointed. Quality and service wasn't there. I mean one of the curries i got was really bland and watery! I won't be returning. Sorry to say this but save your money and go somewhere else.
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Review from Peter T.
Vancouver, BC
5/19/2010
This place is great, excellent service and even better food. The 'Beef Rendang' was delicious.
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Review from Joseph N.
7/22/2010
I flew into Vancouver for business. A friend recommended this place so I thought I'd check it out, as I love Asian food and didn't have much time to eat. Needless to say, I was looking forward to this experience and had high expectations.
I ordered the Roti Canai first, and it was great. It was warm and crunchy, but still soft on the inside. The curry dipping sauce was great as well.
For the main course, I had the Spicy Sambal with Brown Rice and Prawns. This dish smelled great, was flavorful, and tasted delicious overall. I'm a huge fan of spicy dishes, so I really enjoyed it. However, this dish definitely isn't for people who tend towards milder foods - it's really, really spicy.
Overall, I really enjoyed Fresh Bowl. The food is great, the decor tasteful and modern, and items are fast to arrive. I know I'll be back the next time I visit Vancouver. -
Review from Eric P.
North Vancouver, BC
6/10/2010
Went there and ordered the lamb bowl. Quality was not bad, but the portions were pathetic. $13 for 3 cubes of lamb and some sprouts??? No thanks. Overall quality of the food 7/10...actual value for your money 0/10. There's too many other options in Yaletown for me to ever go to Fresh Bowl again.
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Review from sammona g.
Vancouver, BC
3/17/2011
not bad..just overpriced and very small portions.
