π️ Crystal Mall Ground Floor Directory 2026
Most visitors head straight for the second floor food court, but Burnaby's Crystal Mall hides some of its best bites at ground level. Save this quick reference before you go:
| π Location: | 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC (Ground Floor, Outer Perimeter & Market) |
| π₯ Focus: | Street-facing eateries, interior concourse shops & market deli stalls |
| π‘ Smooch Insider Tip: | Don't limit yourself to the second floor food court! The ground floor and market perimeter are packed with quick-bite gems, fresh bakeries, and takeaway dim sum counters that let you bypass the main crowds. |
While most visitors head straight upstairs to the second floor food court, the ground floor of Burnaby's Crystal Mall holds some of the best hidden culinary treasures in the building. Navigating the circular pathways and market corridors can feel like a maze, but mapping out these outer street-facing entrances, central ring shops, and market delis makes finding your favourite spots effortless.
Whether you're hunting for warm, flaky egg tarts, fresh house-pressed soy milk, quick takeaway steamed dim sum, or hot bowls of tonkotsu ramen, here is your definitive floor-level directory guide, organized by the actual map sections you'll see when you walk in—starting from Kingsway and moving clockwise around the mall.
Quick "Smooch Food" Tips
- Skip the Food Court Crowds: The ground floor market perimeter has just as much variety, with far shorter lines.
- Entrance Logic: Wrapping toward McKay Avenue, units starting with 16 sit on the right, while units starting with 10 border the left.
- Bakery Run: For fresh egg tarts and pineapple buns, head to the inner concourse near Mall Entrance B.
πΊ️ Crystal Mall Ground Floor Directory & Map Codes (2026)
The Exterior Kingsway Strip
Starting along the outer edge of the building, these specific units feature direct entrances facing Kingsway, making them incredibly convenient to access straight from the sidewalk.
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π Unit 1687: Horin Tonkotsu Ramen
Serves rich, Fukuoka-style pork bone broth and customizable spicy tare sauce with a direct street entrance. Fair warning: expect a line, especially during lunch and dinner rushes—this location draws a crowd just like the original Downtown spot.
Read my full review of Horin Tonkotsu Ramen (Downtown location) for the full experience.
- Unit 1691: Roast Goose King BBQ — Features classic window displays hung with flavourful Cantonese roasted meats.
- Unit 1692: Erbil Restaurant — Currently unopened, sitting ready for future arrivals along the street.
- Unit 1696: Freshslice Pizza — A convenient hybrid setup providing both an exterior street-facing entrance and direct interior mall access.
Moving further along this curved corridor section of the ground level, you'll encounter a variety of specialty drink shops, traditional treats, and upcoming eateries.
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Unit 1828: Matcha Tea Lab — A specialty beverage counter
crafting artisanal matcha drinks and tea-based refreshments.
- Matcha Hojicha Latte: $8.50
- Strawberry Blueberry: $9.50
- Almond Croissant: $9.50
- Apple Pie / PB & J: $9.80
- Pumpkin Spice: $9.50
- Banana Bread: $9.50
- Matcha CA Phe Cloud: $9.80
- Azuki / Black Sesame: $9.00
- Matcha Cloud: $9.80
- Matcha Yuzu Soda: $9.50
- Unit 1822: Xishi — Offers traditional street treats like tanghulu and youxishi, though open hours vary at this specific location.
- Unit 1821: Yue Sushi — Currently under renovation in preparation for its upcoming launch.
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Unit 1812: Korea Noodle House — Serves comforting Korean
noodle dishes with an entrance facing the outside sidewalk.
Hours: Lunch 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Dinner 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Daily, closed Statutory Holidays)
- Double Decker: $22
- Chicky Chicky Garlic: $22
- Mooshroom: $20
- Very Shroomy Creamy: $19
- Fire Baby Octo: $21
- Galbi Me Tender: $45
- Soy Drunken Crab: $45
- Melty Belly: $32
- Kimchi Chewy: $17
- Galbi Combo (for 2): $74
- Galbi Combo (for 3): $105
- Seafood Combo (for 3): $105
- Kimchi Combo (for 1): $36
- Belly Combo (for 1): $42
The Willingdon Avenue Curve & Northern Corner
Continuing around the outer curve along Willingdon Avenue, this segment brings together a mix of hearty personal dining spots and specialized noodle shops.
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- Unit 1218: Han Ju Hot Pot Restaurant — A busy eatery known for simmering personal hot pots filled with rich broths and fresh ingredients.
- Unit 1219: Pixwi — Formerly operated as a pizza and wings concept, though currently closed.
- Unit 1230: Green Bamboo Viet Noodle — Prepares fragrant bowls of authentic Vietnamese pho and rice noodle soups.
- Unit 1232: Diah With You Chinese Sauerkraut Fish — Popular for its zesty, tangy pots of classic Sichuan pickled cabbage fish.
- Unit 1235: La Querida — Tucked near the interior entrance walkway, offering colourful Mexican flavours.
Inner Mall Concourse: Central Ring & Mall Entrance B
Situated in the core circular concourse near Mall Entrance B and the Public Court, these units feature well-loved bakeries, dessert shops, and quick meal stops.
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- Unit 1306: The Boss Bakery — A classic interior bakery serving fresh Hong Kong-style pineapple buns and sweet pastries.
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Unit 1314: HaFu Dessert — Features a cosy selection of
sweet, delicate cream mochi desserts in rotating flavours.
Fixed Flavours:
- Fresh Mango Cream Mochi: $8 (2 pieces) / $15.50 (4 pieces)
- Fresh Strawberry Cream Mochi: $8 (2 pieces) / $15.50 (4 pieces)
- Durian Cream Mochi: $8 (2 pieces) / $15.50 (4 pieces)
Today's Special Flavour:
- Chocolate Oreo Cream Mochi: $8 (2 pieces) / $15.50 (4 pieces) — Salt mochi skin filled with smooth chocolate cream and crunchy Oreo crumbs.
Prices include tax. Only available in 2-piece or 4-piece boxes.
- Unit 1321: Xun Jiang Xiao Guan — A popular counter serving comforting Chinese regional home-style dishes.
- Unit 1332: Hey Tea — A high-energy beverage hub located directly adjacent to Mall Entrance B.
Market Area: Quick Bites & Fresh Eats
Tucked into the vibrant fresh produce market section (teal colour in the map), these takeaway stalls are ideal for grabbing warm snacks, fresh soy products, and baked delicacies to go.
- Unit 1107: Dim Sum King Company — Essential for grab-and-go dining, offering hot takeaway dim sum and steamed pork buns.
- Unit 1109: Aunty Lee Food Ltd — A delightful stall for traditional Chinese savouries, turnip cakes, and nostalgic pastries.
- Unit 1115: Pine House Bread & Cake Shop — Offers freshly baked Chinese bakery favourites, from soft cocktail buns to flaky egg tarts.
- Unit 1163: Healthy Soyfoods — Famous for its freshly pressed soy milk, house-made tofu, and silky warm sweet tofu pudding.
Crystal Lane & Outer Perimeter (McKay Ave & Kingsborough Street)
Wrapping around the exterior toward McKay Avenue and Kingsborough Street, this corridor includes street-facing eateries, bubble tea counters, and inner mall units. When entering from the corner, units starting with 16 sit on the right, while units starting with 10 border the left.
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- Unit 1601: Cheese Bun — A local bakery spot for specialty baked goods, though it seems out of business based on how empty it is.
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Unit 1003: Money Foods Ent — A roasted meat specialist
stocked with prepared Asian comfort food and takeaway items.
- Crispy Braised Pork: $13.99/lb
- Honey BBQ Pork: $10.99/lb
- Honey BBQ Ribs: $12.99/lb
- Crispy BBQ Duck: $37/whole, $19/half
- Marinated Duck: $37/whole, $19/half
- Marinated Pork Stomach/Tongue: $13.99/lb
- BBQ Sausage: $12.99/lb
- Marinated Intestine: $15.99/lb
- Long Gang Soy Chicken: $26.99/whole, $14/half
- Hainan Chicken: $26.99/whole, $14/half
- Soya Chicken: $19/whole, $11/half
- Soya Chicken Leg: $4.50/each
- Salt Baked Chicken: $19/whole, $11/half
- Beef Louvre: $13.99/lb
- TaiShan Style Goose: $85/whole, $45/half
- TaiShan Style Duck: $40/whole, $22/half
- Spicy Pig Trotters: $13.99/lb
- Spicy Pig Head Meat/Ears: $13.99/lb
- Braised Cuttlefish: $20/lb
- Braised Small Intestines: $13.99/lb
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Unit 1605: Yunshang Rice Noodle — Specializes in comforting
crossing-the-bridge style rice noodle soup pots and braised meat rice bowls.
Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soups:
- Original Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $13.99
- Tomato Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $14.99
- Spicy Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $14.99
- Curry Coconut Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $16.99
- Mushroom Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $15.99
- Original Soup with Shredded Pork Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $15.99
- Spicy & Sour Rice Noodle Soup with Beef & Enoki Mushroom: $14.99
- Green Peppercorn Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Soup: $14.99
Chinese Sauerkraut Fish Rice Noodle Soups:
- Chinese Sauerkraut Fish Rice Noodle Soup: $17.99
- Spicy & Sour Rice Noodle Soup with Beef & Enoki Mushroom: $16.99
- Red Konjac with Chili Rice Noodle Soup: $17.99
- Tomato Rice Noodle Soup with Beef & Enoki Mushroom: $16.99
- Green Peppercorn Fish Rice Noodle Soup with Mixed Vege: $17.99
- Cold Rice Noodle with House Special Meat Sauce: $11.99
Yang's Braised Chicken Rice (Choose Spicy Level & Add-ons):
- Braised Chicken with Rice (Bone-in): $13.99
- Braised Chicken with Rice (Boneless): $14.99
- Braised Beef Brisket with Rice: $16.99
- Braised Pork Ribs with Rice: $15.99
- Braised Chicken with Hand-Pulled Noodle (Bone-in): $15.49
- Braised Chicken with Hand-Pulled Noodle (Boneless): $16.49
- Braised Beef Brisket with Hand-Pulled Noodle: $18.49
- Braised Pork Ribs with Hand-Pulled Noodle: $17.49
Spicy levels: Not Spicy, Mild, Spicy, Suicide Spicy (+$1.50). Add-ons available ($2.99 each): fish cakes, luncheon meat, ham, beef balls, tofu puff, tofu skin, bok choy, mushroom, bamboo shoots, crispy mini sausage ($3.49). Extra rice ($2.49), extra hand-pulled noodle ($2.99), extra sauce ($0.50).
- Unit 1607: Flavor Matching The Tea — A distinct tea shop featuring its signature keypad entry storefront.
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Unit 1610: Choo Tea — A convenient bubble tea shop offering
direct street-side ordering.
- Taro and Purple Potato Milk: $7.98
- Special Oreo Matcha: $7.98
- Fresh Mango Smoothie: $7.98
- Jasmine Tea Latte: $7.60
- Fresh Strawberry and Blueberry Slush with Salty Cream: $7.50
- Osmanthus Milk Tea: $7.50
- Grapefruit and Peach Fruit Green Tea: $7.60
- Orange Fruit Green Tea: $7.60
- Fruit Green Tea: $7.60
- Peach Oolong Tea with Salty Cream: $6.95
- Peach Slush with Salty Cream: $7.60
- Milk Tea with Rice: $7.50
- Green Milk Tea with Taro and Oreo: $7.60
- Brown Sugar Milk with Pearl: $6.30
- Milk Tea with Tofu: $6.65
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Unit 1615: Xishi — Offers traditional street-style treats
like tanghulu and youxishi at this fully operational branch.
Hawthorn Tanghulu ($3.95):
- Traditional Hawthorn Tanghulu
- Sesame Coated Flat Hawthorn
- Glutinous Rice Filled Hawthorn
- Red Bean Paste Filled Hawthorn
Mini Fruit Tanghulu ($3.50):
- Shine Muscat
- Strawberry Mandarin
- Strawberry
- Seasonal Fruit Skewers
Mini Stuffed Tanghulu ($3.95):
- Strawberry Coconut Tanghulu
- Shine Muscat Coconut Tanghulu
- Strawberry Glutinous Rice Tanghulu
- Plum Cherry Tomato
Xi Shi Yogurt Ice Cream ($4.95):
- Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream
- Matcha Dried Yogurt Ice Cream
- Passion Dried Fruits Yogurt Ice Cream
- Mango Yogurt Ice Cream
- Unit 1020: Szechuan Spicy Restaurant — Serves bold, authentic Szechuan dishes right along the exterior path.
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Unit 1021: Eggstatic — A favourite stop for crispy bubble
waffle treats, accessed via the main interior hallway.
Coffee Menu:
- Americano: $4.75
- Latte: $5.70
- Vanilla Latte / Iced Milk Tea: $5.70
- Caramel: $6.00
- Mocha: $6.00
- Caramel Latte: $6.20
- Americano with Cream Foam: $6.20
- Coconut Latte: $6.20
Waffle (ιΈ‘θδ»):
- Oreo & Bubble Waffle: $5.70
- Chocolate Chips Waffle: $6.65
- Mochi Waffle: $6.65
- Cheddar Cheese Waffle: $6.65
- Pork Floss Waffle: $6.65
- Bacon & Cheese Waffle: $8.10
- Bacon & Corn Waffle: $8.10
- Cheese & Pork Floss Waffle: $8.80
- Chocolate & Pork Floss Waffle: $8.80
- Matcha Mochi Waffle: $8.80
- Matcha Chocolate Waffle: $8.80
- Portuguese Egglet Waffle: $8.80
- Matcha Portuguese Egglet Waffle: $9.10
- Seasonal Fruit & Pork Floss Waffle: $9.10
Milk Tea / Latte (Fresh Tea +$1):
- Classic Black Tea: $5.25
- Classic Green Tea: $4.75
- Honey Black/Green Tea: $5.23
- Earl Grey/Green Tea: $5.25
- Hong Kong Style Milk Tea: $5.23
- Peach Black/Green Tea: $5.50
- Mango Fruit Slush: $5.50
- Ginger Black/Green Tea: $5.30
- Lychee Slush: $5.50
Toppings available: Pearl, Coconut Jelly, Grass Jelly, Peanut, Red Bean ($1.00 each).
- Unit 1620: Toppings Infinitea — A new tea and dessert destination opening soon inside the mall concourse.
That's the complete ground floor walk, counterclockwise from Kingsway. Whether you're in a rush or settling in for a proper sit-down meal, there's genuinely something for every craving tucked into these corridors. My personal trick? Hit up the market area early in the day for the freshest dim sum and baked goods, then loop back around to your favourite noodle or bubble tea spot as you make your way toward the parking lot.
Spotted a menu change, new opening, or a hidden gem I missed? Drop a comment below. I'm always updating this guide based on what Smooch Food readers discover!
π’ Coming Soon: Crystal Mall Food Court Directory 2026
Ready for the second floor? The massive food court is next on the Smooch Food map—complete with full menu breakdowns, price comparisons, and insider seating tips. Stay tuned!
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