Ai-Boiled Restaurant Garden City Mall

I loved my meal here. Delicious malatang, deep and rich with flavor. They have pre-set bowls you can order or you can customize your own. They also have great fried skewers. There's a deal to get a pre-set bowl (I got the house special beef), choice of noodles, and a drink, for like $18, and I think it's a great value. Service was excellent - they're proud of the food they're serving here and I appreciate that. That's a good sign for a restaurant. I enjoyed talking to Oliver. I'm giving them five stars for atmosphere for having YouTube videos of Sichuan street vendor foods on the TV. I would definitely go here again for malatang. It's great food for a reasonable price.

Ai-Boiled Restaurant at Garden City Mall is a fantastic spot for hot pot lovers who appreciate quality, freshness, and warm hospitality. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a welcoming atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff who make the entire dining experience feel comfortable and personalized. The owner is often present and genuinely takes pride in the restaurant, making an effort to chat with guests and ensure everyone is enjoying their meal — a rare and appreciated touch in today’s fast-paced dining scene. The food here is consistently fresh, well-prepared, and of excellent quality. You can tell that a lot of care goes into ingredient selection. Whether you're building your own bowl or choosing from the preset combinations, the variety is impressive and everything tastes vibrant and clean. The vegetables are crisp, the meats are tender, and the seafood is always fresh. One of the standout features is how well the food is cooked to perfection. The broths are rich and satisfying, especially their house-made bases which pack a lot of flavor without feeling heavy. Everything arrives hot, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. The layout of the restaurant is simple and clean, with a casual vibe that makes it great for a quick lunch or relaxed dinner. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and the overall experience is consistently pleasant. Ai-Boiled at Garden City is more than just a meal — it’s friendly service, top-notch ingredients, and perfectly cooked comfort food every time.

I really love the food here! I’ve been coming at least once a week since my first visit. I usually go for the spicy option with all the toppings, and it never disappoints. The price is very reasonable, and the food quality is top notch. But what truly keeps me coming back is the amazing staff! It’s their kindness i ‘ll never forget. -jay-

Super delicious and friendly service. I understand the high reviews. At first I was a little underwhelmed by the “build your own bowl” ingredient selection compared to the larger chains, but they make up for it with the most delicious and rich broth. I also feel like the ingredients are less overcooked than the other places. Both times we’ve gone, I got the tomato and my partner got the Szechuan spicy - we both picked our own ingredients and paid by weight. This is the ONLY place I found myself DRINKING the broth, because I never do! 🍅 You can get a free Rice for over 350g (>$15 I think). I’m excited to try more, like their skewers.

I’ve been loyal customer at Ai-Boiled Garden City since March 2023 going at least once a month. Their pork bone soup combo with the signature dipping sauce and ice lemon tea is always my go to. Every meal ends with my favourite mango ice cream cone. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The warm atmosphere feels like eating at a family member’s restaurant. This Malatang spot has been my go-to comfort food place, and it feels like home.

Had a fellowship with friends from church over dinner @ this restaurant. They are indeed the best place for mini hotpot and noodle soup. The server was patient with my friend who doesn’t speak Chinese and always checked in on us. It was a pity that we didn’t capture the fried skewers picture!

So far my favorite malatang place in metro vancouver area. Friendly staff, really good broth, but can be better with the topping selection. In that sense bigway might be better but imo this place has superior broth.

Oh wow, this place was such a nice surprise! A friend told me to check it out—and omg, the soup bases? So many options. I went for this rich, spicy one, and it hit just right. The ingredients felt super fresh too, like nothing sat around too long. It’s cozy, low-key, and kinda perfect for a chill meal.