50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Richmond

“We are so excited to have you come back! Wish you could have a good time!“

“Spacious seating, yummy food and good value. My son loves this place!“

“Great place for dinner or lunch. I had the beef noodle soup was great“

“Great decor, bright and clean. Friendly staff. Food was amazing and the dipping sauce was fantastic. We will be going back for sure. We tried regular and spicy broth. Wow spicy was too spicy for us. But the favour was nice. Note. Next we will get regular both, very tasty.“

“First time hot potting. The waiter was so helpful and the food was delicious!!! We will definitely be back again!“

“We’ve been coming here for years, and the Crispy Eggplant (风味茄子) is still the reason we keep returning. It’s hands down the best crispy eggplant I’ve had in Metro Vancouver—perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor.

This visit, the Guai Wei Fish (怪味鱼) was a pleasant surprise and ended up being one of our favorite dishes. The Sheng Jiao Fish Fillet, dumplings, and chili oil wontons were all very good as well.

What makes this place special is the combination of delicious food, generous portions, and excellent value. We were sad to hear they may be closing at the end of the month. Restaurants with this level of quality and affordability are getting harder to find.

Hopefully they stay open—I’d hate to lose my favorite crispy eggplant in Vancouver! 🍆❤️“

“This place has a non-stop line of people ordering and you can tell why. Their speciality is the Taiwanese style fried chicken leg (boneless) or their Taiwanese salty fried chicken nuggets combo with rice and 3 sides they give you. Before I get into their deliciousness of the chicken, their sides are killer too. They give you a handful of veggies of the day, a thick piece of matinated tofu patty, and soya sauce marinated egg. Protein heaven already. Their chicken is so freshly deep fried, just the right amount of spices, hot, juicy and tender on the inside. Sprinkle some of their red powder on the side if you want more heat. Their portion is huge! They don't skimp out at all! I normally eat 3/4 and pack the rest home. All for $15! Bring cash as with all Richmond vendors!“

“Had the crispy cumin beef burger and the cold noodle with red oil. Both were excellent and the cold noodle had that familiar taste from when I used to frequent Xi'an Famous Food in NYC (this restaurant is not related despite the similar name). I recommend choosing at least a little bit of spice if
ordering the crispy burger.“

“My favorite restaurant ive been to in Richmond. The food is phenomenal, especially the signature fish on the menu. During our visit here, we've gone twice for dinner. Prices are reasonable for the quality as well. Some waiters only speak Mandarin.“

“I really wanted to try this place during our trip to Canada. We had an excellent time here, the food was delicious and the staff was terrific! Our waiter, Jamie, was so kind and helpful and really made our experience enjoyable! We are pretty new to hotpot, and he helped us find a good combo, as well as helping choose our soup bases, which were delicious. He even made our sauce for us and it tasted really great! Thank you Jamie for your help and care!!! You’re the best!“

“We just arrived from Denver and were greeted with rainy weather, so we decided wonton soup would be perfect.
I ordered the House Special Beef Noodle Soup as well. We were recommended to try the pan fried dumplings and they were incredible! The texture was crispy and airy, yet still had a nice chewy finish, and the sour soy sauce on the side really stood out. This place is set inside a small mall, food court style, with other asian cuisine offerings. You know it's good when the menu is in two languages! It felt like eating in Thailand; no frills means you don't have to worry about being overcharged.

The service was great and the food came out within 10 minutes. The soup was HOT, and while waiting for it to cool, I burned my mouth on the dumplings. You can tell the food is all made by hand, with love, fresh, and the portion sizes are huge.“

“This place offers a great variety of dishes with a wonderful range of flavors. Their Sauerkraut Fish (Suancai Fish), Layered Tofu, and Spicy Rabbit with Green Peppers are absolute standouts—highly recommend trying them!
​Although it’s a Sichuan restaurant, the spice level isn't overwhelming. It’s got that authentic flavor profile but is mild enough for anyone who enjoys a moderate level of spice. Definitely worth a visit!
Better to make an appointment before go there. It's very busy.“

“I tried this place for the first time yesterday. I had the special cheeseburger with egg . The patty was a good size and fresh meat not frozen, I will definitely go back ! I checked out the other menu items and I am looking forward to trying many of them , the prices are great !“

“5/5 stars, totally worth every penny!
Tai Er’s signature pickled mustard fish is absolutely outstanding. The fish fillets are ultra-silky, boneless, and melt in your mouth without any fishy aftertaste. Their house-fermented pickled greens are the star—bright, tangy, not overly sour, just perfectly balanced with numbing Sichuan peppercorns and mild chili heat. The golden broth is rich and aromatic, so good I poured it over every bite of rice.

Portions are huge for sharing, service is quick and friendly, and the restaurant has a fun, casual vibe. Don’t skip the wasabi shrimp balls as a side—creamy, crispy and addictive. If you love sour-spicy Chinese food, Tai Er is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back weekly!“

“The yummiest tofu & always consistently fresh & delicious!!! I’ve been coming to this establishment forever! Love ❤️ coming here while in Richmond! This place has been 20 years running, never close !!!! Love your dishes!“

“We order takeout at this place a lot now. Not only is it closer to us than Big Way, but we stopped ordering from Big Way due to numerous issues (orders were incorrect many times; vegetables were not washed leading to insects floating in the noodles; noodles in online orders were getting smaller and smaller). At this place, at least we have been getting the right amount of food, and the food quality appears to be better too. I recently dined in once and was surprised by the crowd since I went there past regular dinner time. I am happy with the food and drinks so far, but it would be nice if the restaurant can add the reward program to online orders.“

“The food was excellent! You could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. However, the service was quite poor; we wanted to order but waited a long time without anyone coming over. We waved to get attention multiple times, but no one acknowledged us. Eventually, a male waiter took our order. It was the same situation when we wanted to order side dishes—only that one waiter paid us any attention, while the others seemed not to see us at all.“

“We spent four days in Vancouver and ended up visiting 銀記腸粉 three times. That alone says a lot about how much we enjoyed this place.

As the name suggests, they specialize in rice noodle rolls (腸粉), and they do them exceptionally well. Their 炸兩 (rice noodle roll wrapped around a fried dough stick) was the best I've had in Canada, and possibly the best I can remember anywhere. The fried dough was crisp on the inside, while the rice noodle wrapper was silky, fresh, and cooked to perfection. If you enjoy 炸兩, this is an absolute must-order.

We also tried the boat congee (艇仔粥), which was among the better versions I've had in Canada. Rich, flavorful, and generously filled, it was a pleasant surprise.

Another highlight was the noodle dishes. I ordered the wonton noodle soup on one visit and the beef brisket noodle soup on another. The noodles had the firm, springy texture that many Cantonese noodle shops strive for but often miss. In fact, the texture was better than what I've experienced at both 黎良記 and 沾仔記.

The wontons themselves were somewhat underwhelming, but the beef brisket was excellent—tender, flavorful, and well worth ordering.

The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We have family members with peanut allergies, and when we informed them, they carefully reviewed the ingredients used in their dishes and clearly explained what was safe to order. Their attention to detail and understanding of food allergies gave us a lot of confidence.

This is the kind of place you visit for great food and quick, attentive service. If you're looking for somewhere to grab a delicious meal before continuing on with your day, it's an easy recommendation. If you're planning a long date night and want to linger over conversation for hours, you may be better off elsewhere. Personally, I hope it stays exactly as it is—I appreciate being able to walk in, enjoy excellent food, and be served promptly.“

“Fresh, delicious, excellent service;“

“The logo looks like a deli/meat store but it’s actually part of a chain. I haven’t tried the others (all a bit different) but this one came highly recommended by our foodie friends. Food: 5/5 - They have 12 must-order dishes including a fried eggplant 🍆 which was SO GOOD. A blast of flavour including spicy, savoury, sweet, and herb-y🌿? It was lightly fried and not too oily. Basically I loved it. Our second dish was not from the must-try only because I’m a huge sucker for sour-spicy clear noodles of any type. Although it was not as good as my favourite version of this dish from the Aberdeen food court (Sichuan style) HOWEVER Richie could actually eat this one because it wasn’t as spicy haha🔥. Essentially a “lighter” version but still packed with flavour. It came on a hard-to-reach, raised bowl but I think that’s easy enough to tweak. The restaurant is still new and feeling things out. Our last dish was an omu-rice mapo tofu (lol) and Richie loved it, “It hits the right flavour in every way - not too salty, not too spicy, great tangy-ness, a little oily but immensely appetizing.” The manager said that they make the chili oil and spices from scratch. Prior to our visit we also tried their “sauce duck” or 酱鸭 which is a “thick” soy sauce, sweet duck (think Cantonese/HK roasted duck but sweet) which might not be for everyone but it’s interesting and worth trying if you like food that’s both sweet and salty. There’s also a Nanjing salted duck that we’ll try next time😊. Service: 4/5 - There was only one server aside from the manager today but both were wonderful at checking in and very quick to react to our needs. It’s also the first weekend of “dining-in” again so I wouldn’t hold it against them. Price: $$ - They have a good mix of affordable and fancy choices alike. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - My only complaint is that it’s a too bright inside (I think mood is very important) and I’m not sure what they want to be. It’s not exactly fine dining nor is it casual, nor fun/hip. But the food is good enough that it doesn’t matter. I think we will enjoying coming here and slowing trying everything. #richmondeats #vancityeats“

“Great food and very good service, better than lots of Chinese restaurant out there“

“Spicy Pro Hot Pot 8542 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z7 Spicy Pro Hot Pot brings a unique and thoroughly enjoyable new dining experience to our neighborhood of Marpole. The aroma of the soup bases wafting from the modest storefront will stop you in your tracks and draw you inside. After choosing from a wide array of ingredients to add to one of three delicious soup bases, you can relax and enjoy the fun and cozy ambiance while the kitchen prepares your dish. When it arrives at your table in a generously large and elegant serving bowl you will immediately notice the care with which it has been assembled. Presentation is not lacking here and the money is being spent in the right place: the kitchen! I and my partner are not light eaters, and we come away stuffed and blissed-out for less than $50. The staff provide patient and thoughtful assistance to new customers choosing their ingredients and spice level for the first time. We love spicy food and usually order things hot, but the mild level is just right for us here.“

“Best dry pot place in all of metro Vancouver, but comes at the price of waiting >1hr for a table, and then another >30min for your food once ordered. Make sure you order fast!

Alternatively you can order takeout to avoid the table wait and save a couple bucks for bowls of rice by making your own, but eating there is a little better.

Chicken wing medium size dry pot hot spicy (second highest option), crab sticks quail eggs cauliflower enoki mushroom oyster mushroom with coriander + spring onions is my go to. Can't go wrong with that“

“Great food small clean restaurant“

“It is actually good value to order half a Hainanese chicken combo, including oil white rice and a broth on the side. It is big enough for 2 people. I will definitely come back.
Their service is fast. At lunch rush, Empire Centre food court is a busy place. So, even the vendor prepares your food fast, you may still need to be patient to locate a table.“

“I was so surprised and very happy with how good everything was! the person at the front helped me so much with all my questions and explained which to get. I ended up with the beef mushroom and because I got the large, I got an egg. There was so much food I had to save it for the next day! Next time I come, I’ll be getting the curry beef as that looked just as good!“

“Always delicious!!!! Best in the west!!!“

“the meat is premium and the price is reasonable(with coupon)“

“Absolutely delicious! The broth was rich, flavorful, and perfectly spicy. The seafood, vegetables, fish cakes, and noodles were all fresh and generously portioned. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the soup had just the right balance of heat and depth.

The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The portions were generous, and everything was served fresh and hot.

Highly recommend for anyone craving a hearty and satisfying meal. I’ll definitely be coming back! 🍲🔥😋“

“Want to busy when we went on a Friday night. Menu is a bit intimidating. Took us a while to settle on what to order. Chicken and mushroom pot. Some buns and later added extra brisket and lamb.

The chicken was cut through the bone so there were fragments everywhere. I see this at some Chinese restaurants and to me it's a lazy way to prep chicken. I was taught differently. Through the joints and debone if you want smaller pieces. The bone fragments can be dangerous if you aren't looking out for them and the ends are sharp.

Soup was flavourful but salty to begin with. By the end of the meal the soup cooks down even more so it ends up being a salt bomb. Beware if you're watching your salt intake.

Hotpot competition is fierce in Richmond. It's an interesting decor and the service is friendly. Food just needs some tweaking and we might have a winner.“

“I love their Hot and Sour beef brisket potato noodles🍜! The broth is perfectly rich and tangy, and the potato noodles have the perfect chewy texture. Generous toppings with lots of fresh cilantro🌱 and crispy peanuts. A must-try if you love bold, spicy flavors🌶!“

“One of the best authentic Northern Chinese cuisines in the Greater Vancouver Area. As someone with Northern heritage, I wholeheartedly recommend this place. Their deep-fried eggplant with ground meat, the steamed ShaoMai, and marinated steamed pork are wonderfully cooked. Been to this place many times now, and it never disappoints. Their food is so amazing, I feel obliged to share this with the rest of the world. Strong recommendation! You have to try this place!“

“Richmond has a very large number of eateries specializing in Chinese food. Some quite outstanding, in fact. But when you are looking for an affordable option, and you are in the area near Richmond Centre, Aberdeen Centre, etc., then head out to the food court at Landsdown Centre right on No. 3 Rd. Among the many options here is R & H Chinese Food. On our last visit, we ordered one of our favourite items, Xiao Long Bao, the broth inside very tasty. We also ordered, Boiled Pork Dumplings with Chives, Wonton in Hot Chili Sauce, and had to go back for a couple more orders of the Xiao Long Bao. All dishes were very good. Maybe not the best you can find in Richmond, but certainly hit the spot, made right there in front of your eyes, and very affordable. They also have frozen items to take home, by the way... Finding seating at the food court might get complicated, depending on the day/time. But eventually, a table will be available, even for larger groups. Definitely recommend.“

“We’ve heard about Paul’s Kitchen for a long time. Every time I shop at Superstore, I walk past it, but unfortunately their hours are quite limited and they’re often already closed by the time I get there.

With the recent hype around pork patty rice, I finally took time off work to give it a proper try. I ordered the pan-fried preserved vegetable pork patty rice with two sunny-side-up eggs. As soon as it arrived, the aroma was incredible. One bite in, the outside of the patty was nicely seared while the inside remained juicy and full of flavour. Combined with the runny egg yolk and their special soy-based sauce, every bite was literally a taste bud bomb.

Service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out quickly. One thing worth noting: this place is cash only, so make sure to come prepared.

Definitely worth the effort — I’ll be back.“

“A pretty cool place to grill some food over charcoal fire. They have a great selection of meats that you can get from their all you can eat menu. We opted for the Supreme combination as it came with all the best cuts of meat. They also have a self service hot station bar. This is a place that should be tried at least once if you are in the area.“

“Wow what a yummy place with amazing service!

Soup was hot! Tendon and brisket were perfect! Wontons and dumplings were tasty! I would have ordered a 3rd bowl if I wasn’t so full! I went to get refills on the hot sauce too as that was so yummy!

It was the perfect hot noodle soup on a rainy day! I’ll be back for sure :)! There’s a holiday Dec promotion right now so go check them out!“

“Good restaurant with fresh food and good service“

“From the outside, you wouldn’t be able to tell that this restaurant serves such great food. The wok hei in their stir-fried dishes is among the best I’ve had in Vancouver. The flavors are excellent, the prices are reasonable, and it’s definitely worth coming back.“

“Pay by weight, grab yourself hotpot and fried items concept restaurant. If getting both then separate pots required! $42/kg. Service friendly and efficient!

Soup base: signature spicy and 3 delicacies was my favourite. The 3 delicacies was like an enhanced version of the collagen pork broth.

Lots of variety in terms of food selection. The deep fried stuff was better than I expected especially the lamb skewers. Love that they give free taiyaki ice cream at the end!

Check the online waitlist before arriving to minimize your wait time during peak times!“

“Yep, still my favorite lamb restaurant. This was my fourth or more visit over the past 5 years, and they've been very consistently delicious. All the lamb we've ever had has been deliciously tender. The cold marinated daikon carrots, the flatbreads, the wok-fried cauliflower, and the hand pulled noodle lamb soup are my favorites. The lamb soup is nice and rich and flavorful. Other good things include the lamb ribs and the lamb fried rice (no cumin, so a lighter flavor than I'm used to, and nicely smoky from the high heat in the wok. Pretty rich, but very delicious). They're very popular, especially on weekends, so be prepared for a wait (I was lucky this time). Generally, food is on the rich side, so come prepared to drink the automatically offered (mild) Chinese black tea.“

“We were visiting Vancouver and stopped in for dinner we really enjoyed the grilled steak, the chicken curry dish, and the Chinese vegetables. We also ordered the tofu and noodles which was wonderful. The service was attentive and we had a wonderful time.“

“This is not a paid/sponsored review. Visited Jun 27’26 for brunch but made 1 day booking prior.
They just opened their door when we arrived 11.15 am. Couple of table already occupied. Nobody greeted us at entrance but one staff approached us when we reached dining area. We can choose our seating near the window.

Food taste, menu variety and presentation : Nicely presented and taste was ok. Nothing special about the menu. The stinky tofu is not really what I expected (not as stinky as the real one).

Food pricing : they are at the higher end price range.

Atmosphere : no loud music and it was a good place to gather together and have a chit chat. Dining area spacious, bright and clean.

Service : we tried to ask something about the menu and one staff really adamant and answered us in Mandarin. I tried to ask her if she can explain in English but she insisted explaining in Mandarin.

It was quite hard to flag attention from any waiter. Seems they did not have any surrounding awareness and their eyes were not scanning for customer service.

Our Chinese donut came very late. Not sure whats the hold up.

Cleanliness : toilet is clean and not smelly! Thank God for this.“

“A very delicious Chinese restaurant!
Every dish satisfies me and my husband very much.
Their specialty is the Hunan style Hunan cuisine series, but it doesn't feel overly spicy, it's all very flavorful and fresh.
The only drawback is that parking is not very convenient, and it is recommended to call in advance to book a seat.
Business is really great!“

“非常值得试试的川味麻辣烫“

“Great food with gigantic proportions. Very spicy very delicious. Service was so good the servers are very sweet and ready to help. Atmosphere is great, lovely design of furnitures and funny little quotes on the walls. Very enjoyable very authentic experience“

“Richmond's finest hidden gem. made to order noodles, what else is there to not like. we come here twice a week, the price solid, food quality is not meant for food court, but belongs to a banquet hall. you don't want to skip this place. beef brisket noodle soup to sort you out.“

“I wasnt expecting much, the rice box just came out on top!

I never had pork hock until today. It was nice fat and juicy! The sides were great! I got pan fried potato sticks, vermicelli, marinaded egg! The pickled veggie hits the spot.“

“I highly recommend this place. Typical hole in the wall, with very nice contemporary ambience. A few tables in a room with very pretty drawings and doodling on the walls. The menus are in Chinese but the guy at the counter speaks English and volunteers to help you order. His claim is that “no other place in Vancouver offers authentic Chinese food like he does”. I believe him. The food was not oily, veges delicately cut and cooked, not too much sauce, delicate flavours intertwined with perfect cooking of the meats. Rice is on the house. Loved every single dish we ordered. I actually haven’t eaten such good Chinese food anywhere except at a colleagues house back in China. And that’s why the food is so good; it’ll remind u of home cooked food in China.“

“First time here, absolutely fantastic food and service. If you’re down for spicy fish, you gotta try the signature blooming spice fish dish. Plentiful portions and great taste. I liked the old fashioned tables and decor, feels cozy and relaxed.“

“My mom has been buying their food for 17+ years, either as takeaway meals or as big platters for parties and I am literally so attached to their food. I always feel so happy and comforted on days I get to dig into their crispy squid, tofu dishes, and fried rice!! Not the healthiest food, but definitely a wonderful treat once in a while. Please stay in business forever, I will be absolutely distraught and weeping if you close HAHA“