Making a trip to Richmond, Canada is like visiting Asia without the jet lag, the 15 hr flight, and a $1400+ plane ticket.
Plus, if you’re living in Cali… it’s just a short flight up the coast to get some of the best Asian food in the world. Everything is super affordable too.
Location-wise, Richmond is right next door to Vancouver (a short 15 minute drive) and is often overlooked. So if you guys ever go to Vancouver, I’d highly suggest spending a day or two here to satisfy your Asian fix- you won’t be disappointed.
Here’s where to go and what to order:
Hong Kong BBQ Master
Photography by: Melissa De Mata
Holy smokes. If there’s ONE place you have to go in Richmond… it’s here. They serve THE BEST bbq meats I’ve ever had. There’s usually a huge line once they open and they often sell out by 5pm on any given day.
What to order: roasted pork, bbq pork, soy chicken, soy duck (I know, it’s a lot of food… definitely pack it up and take it to-go)
PS: It’s located inside the parking lot under the Real Canadian Superstore.
PS: It’s in the same structure as Hong Kong BBQ Master, just walk over when you’re done.
Lido Restaurant
The deets: This is an authentic and affordable Hong Kong eatery, serving anything from noodles to traditional milk tea. But what they’re known for is their pineapple buns.
What to order: Pineapple buns, duh. They bake them fresh throughout the day, and often times you’ll have to wait for the next batch (not a long wait). Make sure you ask for the extra butter! Think: Flakey, warm, buttery goodness.
Tip: Lines can get pretty long if you’re dining in. Go straight up to the cashier and ask to buy the pineapple bun to-go.
Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant
The deets: Hands down… one of the BEST dim sum restaurants I’ve ever been to. Chef Tony isn’t a typical Chinese eatery- many of their signature dishes are upscale riffs on traditional dishes like… Siu Mai with black truffle and marinated chicken with truffle flakes. 100% recommend.
PS: Definitely get their egg yolk custard. Bomb AF!
R&H Chinese Food
Coffee at Faebrew
Dinner at Blue Canoe Waterfont Restaurant
What to get: The seafood tower, clam chowder, seafood stew
The Apron
The deets: The Apron is located inside The Westin (where we stayed). Their room service menu is super legit and the restaurant downstairs serves contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine. We were lucky enough to meet the executive chef (Robert Uy). He’s so passionate about his craft and is constantly inspiring his team to think outside the box.
What to order: Anything. No really. You can close your eyes and pick anything off the menu. You don’t be disappointed.
Where to stay: The Westin
Lastly, if you guys are visiting Richmond for the night, definitely book a room here. It’s located right by the airport and next to the bridge that takes you into Vancouver. The service is amazing, the room service is phenomenal (also run by Robert Uy and his team), they’ve got a sick gym + swimming pool, and of course… The apron is right down stairs.
Photography by: Melissa De Mata
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Almost across the street from Hong Kong bbq meats is tParker Place Mall which has Parker Place bbq meats which ribald Hong Kong bbq meats. I like my roast pork with a very crisp PY skin and a substantial amount of fat. When I saw the piece of meat on the chopping block, it was quite lean. When I requested more fat, the butcher pulled out 2 other chunks of roast port to obtain a higher fat content .
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So happy you visited Vancouver! Wished you stayed longer, would’ve loved to take you food hunting ! :)
Working in San Francisco, I often look for somewhere to go, and your post definitely have me craving BOMB asian food now. Keep up the good work cyneats!
Thank you Markus :) Thanks for reading!
Woah … your pictures are insane. I don’t even know where Richmond is, I had to look it up on Google Maps. My boyfriend and I love your travel posts and this one might be doable for us since flights look mucher than Europe and Asia hahahaha!
Yes! It’s way more affordable… I’ll probably take a few more trips up there this year :) Especially during their night markets!
I’ve never heard of Richmond area in Vancouver until your post! I’m not ignorant or anything but you just never hear about that city! I’m going to make my boyfriend take me there next year haha. Your pictures are making me hungry.
It’s worth the trip! Let me know how you guys like Richmond :)