Yin Ji Chang Fen 銀記腸粉 (Downtown)

December 2024 We were excited to find this restaurant in Richmond, BC. Indeed a local gem and definitely great hype in the offering. Personalize and attentive service. Food may take a little long but worth the wait. Freshly cooked and prepared Hong Kong congee and very flavorful. The awards on the wall speak it all. Well deserved recognition. My rating as 5 is very satisfied Taste 5/5 Temperature 5/5 Speed of service 4/5 Attentive and courteous 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 outstanding for an Asian restaurant Recommend highly and love to revisit soon.

Friendly staff, opens really early. Food is cheap and cheerful, tasted good in general. Tried alot of stuff and everything was tasty, I like the durian balls and truffle rice rolls, the chinese donuts were good too. Only complaint is the congee was thickened with starch so if you leave it for a while it turns watery. It didn't bother me but I know the connesiurs will hate it

My personal favourite was the Chinese donut rice roll. We also enjoyed everything else. A great affordable option in Chinatown. And I also liked hot they give you your HK milk tea in a to-go cup by default so you don’t have to finish it at the restaurant. Highly recommend! So many different rice rolls to try

Yin Ji Chang Fen in Markham offers a slice of traditional Cantonese cuisine, with its signature rice noodle rolls and congee drawing a loyal crowd, including my cousin, who swears by this place. While I can appreciate the care that goes into their delicate preparation, I found the dishes a bit too subtle for my palate. Growing up in the Philippines, I’ve always associated Chinese food with bold, vibrant flavors—a contrast to the lighter, understated approach here. The rice noodle rolls were undeniably well-made, with their silky, smooth texture and a drizzle of soy-based sauce that added just a hint of sweetness. I tried a variety of fillings, including shrimp, corn, and mushroom, but the overall flavor profile leaned too mild for my liking. The congee was creamy and comforting, topped with fresh greens, but it lacked the rich, savory depth I’m used to back home, where congee often comes loaded with flavorful toppings and aromatic spices. In the Philippines, Chinese cuisine has been deeply integrated into local tastes, often leaning toward bold seasoning and umami-rich sauces. It’s a fusion that brings out the best of both worlds—flavor-packed and satisfying. By comparison, the dishes at Yin Ji felt like they were missing that extra oomph. That said, if you enjoy subtle, authentic Cantonese cooking that highlights the natural flavors of its ingredients, Yin Ji Chang Fen might just be your kind of place. While it didn’t quite resonate with my flavor preferences, I can see why it holds a special place for fans of this style of cuisine.

The rice rolls are so delicious and always fresh. I’ve tried every roll, and they’re all so tasty that I can’t even pick a favourite! The food on their menu is offered at a great price too for the portions and quality that they offer. The restaurant has a lot of seating as well, which is a bonus!

Very cute spot!! Fairly cheap plates so it gives you more chances to try stuff!! Our server was very nice and answered all the questions we had.

Went here for the first time with a friend visiting from Hong Kong. They were craving rice noodle rolls. The place has a lot of seating and was not busy when we went on a Sunday evening. The dim sum was not very good. Both the regular and beef siu mai tasted like it wasn’t very good quality, maybe like if you were to get frozen dim sum from the grocery store. The pork buns were fine, coming from someone who likes these quite a bit. Nothing really setting these apart from other places that make them. The custard buns were the best of the items I ordered. I liked the salty and not overly sweet filling. My friend said the rice noodle roll was fine, but nothing special. They were also confused why it was served like one big blob and not as individual rolls side by side. The staff were responsive to requests when our table called out to them. All in all, if you’re hungry and need some food and happen to be in the area, I think that’s more what this is for.

This place is fantastic - really delicious rice rolls for really affordable prices ($7!!). I ordered the shrimp/king mushroom roll and it was delicious. They also have a HK milk tea that they serve in ice so it doesn’t get diluted. The vibe is clean, unpretentious and casual. The service is friendly and attentive. Really no complaints about this place. I’ll be back to try the congee!