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 Hue and with Malaysian laksa, for instance…
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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 pasta is on par with enjoying fresh…
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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 plain old store brand white…
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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 embarrassment of riches, especially since so many of…
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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 from the southern part of Vietnam…
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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 chop on rice and a hot cup…
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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. Another excellent option…
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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 to scare away all your potential…
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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 meal. Places like HK BBQ Master may not look…
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Few things are quite as comforting as a piping hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold winter’s day. Or on a hot summer’s day for that matter. The truth is every day is a great day to enjoy some hot noodle…
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