Ajea Noodle

Totally awesome Sichuan noodles! Service is outstanding, so helpful and quick. Place is super popular at lunch time though. Spicy, savory, chili oil, Szechuan pepper! Always try to stop here on a visit to Richmond (｡•̀ᴗ-)و ̑̑✧

I was inspired by a story on Instagram. I decided to try their potted rice, while my friend opted for the spicy noodle. -Spicy and sour soup (little spicy)+ tradicional noodle+ beef ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The flavour and spicy level were just right. The beef was little dry. The generous serving of noodles made it worth the price. Highly recommend it! -Cantonese-style Savory Rice (including bacon, duck leg, sausage)⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was disappointed when I received two small pieces of duck meat, but the menu said "duck leg,". The menu should be clearer about this which they need to change “duck leg” to “two pieces of duck meat”. There was plenty of sausage and bacon, but not enough rice, so I had to leave some toppings behind. If you're a fan of sausage and bacon, this dish is perfect for you.

I ordered a spicy braised beef noodle soup, it was delicious and love the soup base flavor. It was busy atmosphere during lunchtime. Great selection of food items from the menu. Rice clay pot is the next thing I want to try!

Fairly surprised at the quality of their Sichuan-style noodles. Will definitely try their clay pot rice next time!

I had the chicken bacon egg clay pot rice dish, and it cost me $15. I like how the stove is up front, so you can watch them prepare the food. No complaints at all with the food and service. I visited on a Saturday at noon. As expected, it was quite busy, but I had no issues finding a table. It takes 20 minutes to cook the dish in general, and I didn't wait any longer. They also specialize in szechuan noodle dishes.

Nestled in the bustling Yaohan Centre mall lies Ajea Noodle, a hidden gem that serves up some of the most satisfying and flavorful dishes you'll find in Vancouver. While it may seem unassuming from the outside, Ajea Noodle's offerings are far from ordinary, and the dining experience is well worth a visit. The menu boasts an array of mouth-watering dishes, but the stars of our meal were the Chicken & Cantonese Sausage Rice served in a clay pot and the Hot and Sour Noodles with chickpeas and ribs. Each dish was cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. The clay pot rice was accompanied by a side of pickled veggies, soya sauce, and a bowl of delicious soup, while the noodles had the option to add an extra egg for just $1. What truly sets Ajea Noodle apart is their attention to detail and the quality of their ingredients. From the homemade bacon available in both Cantonese-style and Sichuan-style, to the tender marinated chicken ribs, each dish is crafted with care and expertise. The crispy clay pot rice, fragrant sausage, and chickpeas create a harmonious combination that's hard to resist. It's no wonder that customers claim this is the best clay pot rice in Vancouver! Despite the restaurant's popularity, and being there right at lunch time, the wait time for our food was reasonable, clocking in at around 20-25 minutes. Just be sure not to wander too far from the restaurant, as the food might arrive faster than expected. Ajea Noodle proves that sometimes, the best culinary experiences can be found in the most unexpected places. So, if you find yourself craving a simple, honest, and satisfying meal, Ajea Noodle is the place to be.

At Ajea Noodle, inside Yaohan Centre foodcourt, I had their Szechuan version of chicken and sausage rice pot for the first time. It was topped with hot chili pepper flakes and came with a side of pickled veggies along with the usual side of soya sauce and a bowl of yummy soup. It all went together so well even though my mouth burned a bit; it was nose-blowing good! And it was temperature hot to the last bite with a crispy rice bottom, just the way I like it. The complimentary soup was probably vegetable-base…so good…I should have asked what it was. It was 30-minute wait for this fresh pot of rice, but worth the wait. The chef was friendly and interested in how I liked his food when I went back to take photos. The cashier was patient with me when, at the start, I couldn’t decide on noodles or rice. I’d definitely return.

We arrived at 11:05 and there were already people ahead of us in line. We ordered the noodle with signature broth, sweet potato noodles and pork intestines. We also ordered the Cantonese style clay pot rice. They told us it would take around 15-20 minutes. They asked if we wanted the noodles and rice out at the same time and we said yes. It took around 30 minutes for the rice to be ready so if you are in a rush please come early because afterwards I heard them telling people it would take around an hour for the rice. They have a limited amount of stoves so it takes longer for the rice to be ready. The noodles were pretty delicious and addicting. They are very generous with the toppings and the noodles. Lots of intestines inside and I didn't feel super thirsty after eating it. I love the salty marinated veggies inside. Everything goes so well together. Next time I will try the sweet and sour soup base with potato noodles instead. The Cantonese clay pot rice was also delicious. The rice was well cooked. Each grain was separate from each other and it had a good amount of crispiness on the bottom. They are also very generous with the sausage and marinated dried duck. Next time I would try the spicy Sichuan style one or the chicken one because it looked good when they were making it. I would definitely come back!

We came here on a saturday at 11am and there were already people lining up before it opened. We didn't realize that it was cash only so we ended up ordering on fantuan and picked up the food after about 15 minutes. We got the beef noodle with bok choy, mild spice, and it was pretty decent! The mild spicy is definitely spicier than usual and it also has a numb flavor to it which makes it interesting. Even though we got it in take out style, the portion is actually huge so we ended up taking it home. But it came out to be under $15 and it was worth it.

Super flavorful, chewy noodles, quick service. Claypot rice is popular here too which will take ~20 min.

Super tasty claypot (potted rice) place inside the Yaohan food court. Parking is plentiful in the Yaohan lot. I actually came here expecting to try the noodle soup, but noticed everyone was ordering claypots. Time to give that a go. The claypots are custom made to order, so they do take about 15 minutes. The claypots are oh so pretty. See photo. They can do various levels of spicy, which is really just different levels of chopped jalapenos and chilis. Definitely quite a bit of kick. The combo comes with a bowl of soup, a dish of pickled beans, and some dipping sauce for the meat chunks. The rice is crispy but not burnt. They get it just right. Special mention. I'd gladly eat here again. Recommended.

My first time trying this place I ordered their "Chinese style" clay pot rice and it's GOOD! I only wished that there was some charred (crispy) rice at the bottom of the pot but other than that the dish was good!! Came with soy sauce and some sort of pickled side dish (which was good). Definitely would go back to try their other dishes!

We arrived at 11:05 and there were already people ahead of us in line. We ordered the noodle with signature broth, sweet potato noodles and pork intestines. We also ordered the Cantonese style clay pot rice. They told us it would take around 15-20 minutes. They asked if we wanted the noodles and rice out at the same time and we said yes. It took around 30 minutes for the rice to be ready so if you are in a rush please come early because afterwards I heard them telling people it would take around an hour for the rice. They have a limited amount of stoves so it takes longer for the rice to be ready. The noodles were pretty delicious and addicting. They are very generous with the toppings and the noodles. Lots of intestines inside and I didn't feel super thirsty after eating it. I love the salty marinated veggies inside. Everything goes so well together. Next time I will try the sweet and sour soup base with potato noodles instead. The Cantonese clay pot rice was also delicious. The rice was well cooked. Each grain was separate from each other and it had a good amount of crispiness on the bottom. They are also very generous with the sausage and marinated dried duck. Next time I would try the spicy Sichuan style one or the chicken one because it looked good when they were making it. I would definitely come back!

I think that I'd still opt to go to "41 Noodle & Rice Pot House" for clay pot rice, but this was a very solid option at a food court! Please keep in mind you will need 20 minutes or so for your order to be done since they have to fire up a customized pot every time someone orders it. The spicy level means you'll get varying amounts of chopped Chili peppers on top.

We were in town and heard the Yaohan Centre food court was good. Based on YELP reviews, we decided to give this noodle house a try. Given the price ($19 total) we decided to try just one bowl of noodles. It was a very good bowl of noodles - rice noodles and the 4-meat combo and Bok choy. Although the price was high it was a good meal and filling.

Very salty clay pots and noodle dishes!! only accept cash or debit card. If you pay with USD they will rip you off with 1:1 exchange rate.

Hidden gem inside Yaohan centre food court. This is my third time here and their service has been consistently friendly. They greet you right away and will help you with anything extra you need. We ordered the Special Spicy soup base with traditional noodle and another with rice noodle. The soup base is so flavourful and well prepared. The soup tastes like one that has been cooked over a long time and is not overly salty. I don't normally drink all the soup when eating noodle soup, but with this one its an exception. I've ordered it with pork ribs and beef. I prefer the pork because its way more tender. The toppings include perserved vegetables and peanuts. I ordered a side of veggies as well and it was a good sized portion. Will definitely be bringing friends back here again.

If you like clay pot rice, you must try their pork rib on rice and eat it in the food court! Takeout is also good, but you won't get that extra time for the rice to sizzle in the clay pot!

I love the mixed noodles at Ajea (ask for dry noodles, select traditional noodle type, and add braised pork). I live in San Francisco and was craving some good dry noodles. When visiting Vancouver, my girlfriend and I found Ajea Noodles and I was hooked. I dragged her back twice more before we left. She wanted to "try other options", I told her to look at Yelp and find anything like Ajea. She could not, so we kept coming back. Then when we came back to Vancouver on a cruise, we skipped Vancouver and came right back to Ajea Noodles. One of the highlights of our time in Vancouver for sure (we are suckers for good dry noodles). Pro tip #1: start less spicy! I usually eat "medium" spiciness at Asian restaurants but this place brings the heat. Pro tip #2: the noodles will come with some broth. But not to worry once you mix it together it gets absorbed and you have delicious dry noodles!

All afternoon I was searching the Chinese malls and food courts for Szechuan Spicy Noodle Soup. The one place I thought of was closed at Parker Place Mall and somehow we ended up at Yao Han which was our first place to try but decided not to go there first. Wow! Things have changed there in the food court. Three new Food Court Eateries opened up recently and they all look good! I noticed that the older Cantonese style food court eateries are slowly closing down and being replaced with more regional mainland Chinese food kiosks. Like this one. Ajea Noodles. Their logo at first looked like Flea Noodles. I was kinda getting itchy just wanting to try it out of curiosity. We come up to the counter happy that we found what we think we were looking for. After the lady behind the counter realized that we didn't speak Mandarin, she spoke to us in English. Just like that! Now we can talk food! I ordered up a bowl of Spicy EXTRA SPICY noodle soup with succulent braised pork riblets. There wasn't really much bone, more like cartilage or soft-bone that you could chew. I decided to order just that so I could see what the standard flavour was like. Of course EXTRA SPICY was delivered. The food prep reminded me of those Food Ranger (Trevor James) videos I'd see on Youtube where he films small Szechuan places preparing these spicy bowls of tongue numbing chili soups. Just the thought of that and being able to experience it here in Canada? Yup, Richmond has changed a lot over the years and Szechuan food is popular. Especially the Chongqing style hotpots and TanTan noodles. Anyways, My bowl of soup came with hand made tender noodles (bit soft for my liking, but then I find these are always like this. No such thing as al dente in Chinese noodles. People seem to enjoy them soft. Hmmmmmm. So if you're diabetic, maybe stay away from these types of dishes unless your blood sugar is low and you need that glycemic boost? The bowl came with plenty of noodles, yes and some veggies and of course the meat. You could see the chili's but there wasn't much of the Szechuan peppercorns which I was hoping for. Those peppercorns make your mouth numb when you eat them. Isn't that awesome? Kinda reminds me of visiting the dentist.......... Yeah..... I don't know what's going on in my noggin. Must be the spice cause, it was hot enough that it made me sweat! Just like my dear old Dad. If you like spicy food, try this place out. If you don't like spicy food, then still try this place out. We also tried their noodles without the spicy soup and had added some other items like Fried Egg and Pickled Cowpea and Veggies for a few bucks more. Their specialty is their Szechuan Clay Potted Rice which is cooked under a direct fire to make the rice nice and crispy. For just under $10 you get a full meal and you can have it spicy. It takes about 15 minutes to make so you have to call in and order it ahead of time. I can't wait to try that out. So of course, I'll be back to try them out again. Maybe sooner than I think. In the meantime, here is my video of my first visit here. The visual will hopefully give you a better idea of what we ate. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/wFb7Bt6kogs

Oh my... I love noodles, i have ate mountains of zhaijiangmian, ramen, pho, beef noodles, Korean cold noodle, But this place is just horrible. I order one beef noodle and one pork. After tasting it the first few bites, I can honestly say the chief of this place probably never set his/her foot inside of a kitchen. I know 6 year olds who can make instant noodles better than this place. The servers are telling people this joint is owned by a popular TV show host (Meng Fei). I'm guess that's how they make money, by relying on advertising and purely by advertising. I won't be too surprised if their profit margin is 95 percent. Beef noodles has 3 small bits of beef pretty much tells you everything you need to know about this place. Please do yourself a favor and try literally ANY where else in that food court Cheers!

I love this place especially the potato noodles! I come all the way from burnaby or ubc for these noodles specifically.