Even though this is the most convenient location of the 3 Tropikas in GVA, it's my least favourite. I used to like it quite a bit, but the food quality and service have gone downhill.

Here is a recent experience that significantly downgraded my opinion of this restaurant and it's management:

I work in the area, so a group of 10 of my coworkers and I went to Tropika for lunch. I happened to have an Entertainment Book coupon for buy one lunch dish get one free, and wanted to use it to treat one of my coworkers who was there for his last day before moving out of the country.

I was told before we ordered that I cannot use the coupon because for big groups, the bill is COMBINED. I asked if we can separate out just 2 of the dishes, and was told that is not allowed. When the bill came, they automatically issued separate bills for each individual. When I asked if we can just combine 2 of the bills so I can use the coupon, I was told it cannot be done because all the bills are SEPARATE, even though originally I was told I can't use it because the bill will be COMBINED. Then, when I forfeited and just gave him my credit card for both lunches, he came back with a combined bill of the 2 dishes anyway, but still insisted I could not use the coupon.

To me, this is dishonest and bad business practice. You have 11 working professionals coming to your restaurant for lunch, and we obviously frequent the restaurants in the area often. Instead of honouring a coupon worth $15 to me (and probably less than $5 to the restaurant in cost), you made up contradictory excuses about why I can't use the coupon and pissed off the entire group. Who do you expect out of our group to return and give you future business now that you unfairly and unjustifiably refused to honour ONE coupon at a table of 11 people?!

The money doesn't even mean much to me, but the principle of it all is WRONG. The server just kept making contradictory statements about why I couldn't use the coupon. He said I can come back and use it with ONE other person instead..........does he really expect me to come back?

This is typical bait & switch behaviour. Tropika has been in the Entertainment Book for years, and I have never had a problem using my coupon. But because of this horrible experience, and because their food is actually sub-par for the price point anyway, I will not be returning.

If you want an idea of how their service is, the server was handing out chopsticks to our group, and one person was in a conversation so didn't notice she was holding out a pair for her. Instead of saying something like "excuse me", she said to him "Hello! Please wake up!!" -- is this really the type of service you would pay for on Robson Street in Downtown Vancouver?

We lack the ability to have really authentic Singapore/Malaysian cuisine as the spices are rare to find and probably unable to be imported.

This place is much nicer than their Cambie location but the servers are kinda arrogant no? A colleague once commented that they have an attitude. I am rarely bothered by people's attitude but it was never quite a nice experience eating here.

Food wise, the roti is ok but I do enjoy their Nasi Lemak which is coconut rice with chicken, spices, veges which is a good meal for a small cost.

3rd time at Tropika on Robson.... I should have stopped after the 1st time. After living in Singapore and visiting Malaysia several times, I've always craved the food from there. However every time Tropika manages to disappoint and get worse each time.

Atmosphere here is the best part (sad but true). Good view of Robson, fairly modern decor. Ambience gets a 3/5

Service is fast and efficient, but missing warmth and friendliness. Seems like typical Hong Kong service. 2/5

The Worst part of Tropika by far however is the Food. Ordered a Combination dinner with Fried chicken, Shrimp and lamb curry. Cost is $16 which can't be considered cheap. Rice had some dried crusty parts from the pot.

Chicken was extremely dry, as it was a chicken breast that was twice cooked for some reason. From the texture of the chicken, you can tell that it was cooked once, then sliced through the breast, then fried again. I don't understand why they would do that..but the end result was it was dry and almost inedible. I suspect that it may have been 'old' chicken they refried again.

Shrimps were like eating rubber bullets. Deep fried and overcooked for TOO LONG. Also they were NOT DE-VEINED. After eating 2 I had to stop..couldn't handle it anymore.

Braised Lamb curry was the best of the three, the meat was tender, although the curry sauce was bland and underspiced. Center of the curry was cold, which indicates to me that it was made beforehand (possibly frozen) and reheated in microwave. Nothing special to write home about.

It's unfortunate that this is one of the few malaysian/singapporean restaurants around. I have lived in Singapore before and visted Malaysia several time. The food here does injustice to both countries. I would never bring guests from those countries to Tropika as they would think they are butchering their national dishes. I wouldn't bring any guests here period. I think the only reason they get business is from tourists on Robson Street. I will NEVER go back here again, I'd rather get a $6 Donair down the street.

I went to Tropika with a friend, after hearing how good this place was and you will love the food.

I was greeted from the top of the stairs by a friendly server and found my server to be informative, helpful and friendly. My friend & I, noticed they came around to replenish our waters or beverage, and did quality checks. This was what we both like about eating here, and how the servers would interact with their customers.

The food we both commented that we thought some food tasted like chinese, and if you like spices, they use plenty in their dishes. I ordered the Min 6 Satay & tried the chicken, beef and lamb satay, Vegetarian spring roll, Hainanese Roast Chicken and my friend ordered the combo platter Putera-Puteri Favrite.
I prefered the chicken satay, it had the best flavour, the peanut sauce was very good, and the vegetarian spring roll was hot when it arrived but I didn't think it had alot of flavour. The hainanese roast chicken was half order, it was hugh, which I have enough for leftovers and found the chicken dry.
My friends meal reported was a combo of very spicey vegetables, she thought it was cabbage & broccoli. The sweet & sour pork ribs, tasted like chinese with tons of msg, and she was too crazy about it. This platter came with chicken satay, which she liked.
At the end of our meal we had leftover for the next day, which she gave me her left over pork and I will see if it taste better the next day.

Our impression of the food was okay, a couple of dishes where good, but the experience didn't wow us or want us to return to try other dishes.

Big on service but I doubt we will return.

The decor is tasteful and comfortable. Service is prompt and attentive. We ordered fried noodles, vermincelli, and fried rice served in a coconut. The fried rice noodles was a tad too sweet, and the other two dishes were just right. Overall, it was a very enjoyable lunch and we will definitely be back.

This is the first time that I had Malaysian food. It's hard to say how I like it. Overall it's ok, the taste between Thai and Chinese, so I don't know to explain. Maybe if somebody like it, they will say good. I had curry with fish(seabass), it's ok, fish cooked perfect but curry sauce 's ok but different from Thai curry.

Food: everything we had was really quite good- pad thai, chicken green curry, radish cake, satays, roti and pineapple fried rice were all very tasty and well-presented. Even the pickiest of eaters were satisfied! Drinks were also very good but pricey although I may try the chee chee for two next time since it came in such a neat bowl.

Service: Was excellent as our water glasses were never near empty and we never felt rushed even though many members of our party were quite late and we stayed almost 2 hours. The only problems were the drinks that were forgotten (or late as it arrived in the middle of the meal after some inquiring) and a forgotten veggie dish (that we didn't really want afterwards since we were all quite full).

Ambiance: I don't know if this location had been recently renovated but the restaurant looked fantastic - very hip but not in the thai or malaysian style that one would expect but aesthetically pleasing nonetheless.

Will def. return if in the neighbourhood as the meal came out to $14 per person with tax and tip (not incl. drinks). Would recommend others to try as well.

Last night a few colleagues and I dined at Tropika as we were in town on business. Tropika came highly recommended from a repeat customer. I was a bit nervous, never having eaten Singapore/Malay cuisine before, but all 4 of the dishes we ordered were phenominal. I could tell the ingredients were fresh, and the service was definitely timely and polite. The waiter provided us with a great recommendation for a chicken dish. We had a few drinks with the meal, which were maybe a tad overpriced, but they came nicely garnished and tasted good. The food was definitely worth it - there wasn't a single morsel left after we'd chowed down! One of our party was a native Philipino, who also found the food excellent. They gave us a coupon for a free appetizer on our next visit, which is a nice touch. I'll be back.

I took some out of town relatives here for lunch last week (they also own a restaurant in Italy), I was a little nervous because this was pretty different for them but they were definitely interested and impressed!
First of the room is gorgeous and the service was above what I'd expect for lunch (like changing plates between courses, serving the soup, attentive with the water/tea) i tell you it was a nice break from the drone stares you get at most Asian restaurants lately. All the dishes were beautifully prepared and served with the Nasi Goering being especially noteworthy. Lunch for 6 was 130 bucks with 10 dishes and we were stuffed. In fact my guests asked for doggy bags, something you definitely don't get in Europe. All in all I'd like to say Thank You Tropika, I'll be back :)

I had lunch with 2 friends and we ordered Hainanese Crispy Chicken, Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng.

All the food were tasty, but taste nothing like those in Singapore/Malaysia. Not even close. Would have given 3 stars for food if they rename the dishes and do not claim to be a Singapore/Malaysian/Indonesian restaurant ;-)

Very nice decor though. Asian food restauranteurs should take a cue from Tropika and spend some money on their decor.