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Updated October 2026: Added Fish Man, a new seafood spot I tried this trip and updated Richmond Night Market and Yue Restaurant sections.
After checking off all the major tourist spots in Vancouver over the years, I decided to base myself in Richmond, BC, this trip to focus on what this neighborhood does best… authentic Chinese food.
Richmond Night Market
I travelled in the summer of 2025 and stayed at the Westin Wall Center. I wanted to be within walking distance of the Richmond Night Market, which was a mere 10-15 minute walk from the hotel.
Note that as of October 2026, the Richmond Night Market is permanently closed.
Most vendors preferred cash, so we made sure to withdraw some Canadian dollars before arriving. My favorites this year were the cheese coin and the garlic beef bone marrow.
The wait for our skewers was a bit too long, so to me it wasn’t worth the wait. I’d suggest visiting late at night to avoid the crowds, but since the prices are a bit high… I’d make it more of a fun, once-in-a-while place to visit. Not for every trip.
HK BBQ Master
We arrived at HK BBQ Master about 15 minutes before opening on a Saturday and were one of the first groups in line. My mouth was watering as I looked through the window at the glistening roasted pork and duck. We ordered:
Combo plate: Roast pork and soya chicken
A plate of roast duck
My personal favorite was actually the roast pork because of how crispy the skin was and the juiciness of the pork. The roast duck and soya chicken were also both enjoyable. If there is something that is a must-order with every meal, however, it’d be the soup. Having a cup of broth to balance the rice and rich meats was an absolute game changer.
Lido Restaurant
This Hong Kong style cafe is most famous for the pineapple buns that come with a generous slab of butter in between (and yes, there is even a DOUBLE butter option). YES. DOUBLE. Some of the combos came with coffee and tea, so we opted for the Hong Kong milk tea. My favorite thing we had ordered was actually the French toast, followed by their pineapple bun.
Tip: Lido is cash-only.
Po Tat at Saint Germain Bakery
There are many bakeries in Richmond, so we searched for our favorite po tat, or sometimes known as the Macau version of the Portuguese egg tart. Out of the ones we tried, Saint Germain Bakery was our absolute favorite. They have a couple of locations around Richmond inside the shopping areas. The po tat’s crust was flaky and buttery. I even brought some home for my sister, who’s usually a dan tat (Cantonese egg tart) fan and she admitted the po tat won this round.
Dim Sum at Yue Restaurant
First off, this was probably the most upscale dim sum restaurant I had personally experienced. The teapot had its own personal heater! We arrived on a Sunday morning just before opening and barely made it in for the first seating, so reserve ahead or line up at least 15 minutes early. On our second visit, we made a reservation by calling the restaurant directly.
While the prices reflected the experience, this is currently my favorite dim sum restaurant in Vancouver B.C. out of the ones I have tried. My must-order recommendations at Yue Restaurant are:
Spare ribs
Shu mai (pork dumplings)
Barbeque Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)
Pan-fried Chive Dumpling
Seafood at Fish Man
Fish Man is one of those Richmond spots that I had found via Instagram so I was really hoping the pictures and videos didn’t lead me astray. I had seen a picture of the dungeoness crab with rice rolls and ordered it for the first time in my life, along with clams with black bean. I ended up eating so much that I could barely walk myself to the car.
If you’re visiting Vancouver, BC, don’t overlook Richmond! It’s a great place for food lovers, especially if you crave authentic Chinese flavors. I’ll definitely be back many more times.