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Author: Michael Kwan

A freelance writer, published author and diehard #foodporn aficionado. Follow Michael on Twitter @michaelkwan and on Instagram @beyondtherhetoric.

If you were to ask someone more scientifically inclined, they’d inform you that the first day of summer isn’t until June 20th this year. That’s the day of...

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Just because something is listed the same on the menu doesn’t mean that you’ll be getting exactly the same thing. We’ve seen this with Vietnamese bun bo...

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It’s a very common misconception to equate a pack of instant noodles with authentic Japanese ramen. That would be equivalent to saying that eating a can of generic...

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Growing up, one of the most boring things you could find in your lunch bag was a plain bologna sandwich. There was this single slice of mystery meat between two slices of...

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Alexandra Road, a two or three block strip in central Richmond, is known as “Food Street” or “Eat Street” by locals for a reason. It truly is an...

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Most people, when asked about Vietnamese food, usually think first of phở . More specifically, at least in Metro Vancouver, they tend to think of the Saigon-style pho...

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The Hong Kong style cafe, or cha chaan teng , holds a very special place in my heart (and in my stomach). It was very much a part of my childhood, growing up with baked pork...

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When you’re in the mood for a piping hot bowl of soup noodles, you might get the ramen at a Japanese restaurant or you might get the pho at a Vietnamese restaurant ....

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With close to 800 restaurants in Richmond, it can be challenging to stand out. It’s hard to carve out a niche all your own that isn’t so radically different as...

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If there is anything that I’ve learned from my Richmond food journey, it’s that you don’t have to spend a lot of money in order to enjoy an incredible...

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Author: Michael Kwan

Fun New Eats at Illumination Summer Night Market

Three Takes on Dan Dan Noodles in Richmond

The Best Bowl of Japanese Ramen in Richmond

5 Unique Sandwiches to Devour in Richmond

AAA Restaurant: Lido’s Quiet Little Sister

In Search of the Best Bun Bo Hue in Richmond

Kingspark Steak House and the Affordable Lobster Dinner

Three Different Takes on Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup

Dolpan Seoul Offers Fresh Take on Korean BBQ

Fun and Frugal at Wo Fung Noodle Express

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