North Garden Cafe — Restaurant in Coquitlam

We ordered $70 worth of food on Wednesday lunchtime. A combination for one, egg foo young and wonton soup.

Took it back to my office (in the same plaza) and we ate some. Everything was ok, not particularly good but not particularly bad either.

We got quite busy and didn’t have time for more than a few bites each, the leftovers went straight into the fridge. I tell you this because the next day we were planning to have the rest for lunch but when we opened the container with the combination (broccoli, chicken chow mein and bbq pot fried rice) it smelled really bad. My coworker decided that was due to the garlic broccoli and ate anyway. He got really sick to his stomach a few hours later. I tried the egg foo young leftovers but immediately it tasted sour.

The majority of the entire order was leftover from Wednesday and had been thrown out Thursday.

Obviously they did not use fresh ingredients.

Usually leftover restaurant food is good at least a few days.

The woman working there was really friendly and sweet so I feel bad writing this but people need to know that the...

Tricked us into buying $39 worth of food then refused to give us the 15% discount by making a lame excuse that apparently stir fry bitter melon with meat is somehow not on the menu of this "Chinese" restaurant so it doesn't count.

I shouldn't have paid for the food. Kicking myself right now.

They also put meat in their vegetarian dish so don't go if you are vegan.

They also pack as much rice as they could and smear a thin layer of whatever it is you order over the top. Go to Four Seasons across Clark Road to get a better bang for your buck.

And of course, make sure you ask for the total over the phone beforehand or they will try to scam you although they will probably go back on their words anyway.

To the owner, Congratulations, You just lost yourself a dozen customers over a few dollars since my friends and family won't ever be...

This is your quintessential and nostalgic mom and pop Chinese restaurant! I love these people, I walked in last night and it was empty because they were just closing up. The woman asked me if I had been working and I answered yes. She asked me if I was OK with takeout And then asked me what I wanted. I told her I wanted something custom black bean sauce, chow mein, and lots of vegetables as I sat down they were already cutting the vegetables. Such a nice people such great service and the food waswas fantastic. This is a gem, a little hole in the wall restaurant with great food run by a wonderful and kind family. It’s not brand new, and that’s why it’s so excellent! It’s got character and love. ❤️ Plus the always make me custom veggie dishes!! I will continue to Support this awesome family...