Vancouver & Richmond | New Restaurant & Menu Item Roundup 🆕
1️⃣ Din Tai Fung (Vancouver Downtown) 🌟 Review: Decent but overpriced – Richmond has better xiaolongbao spots! 🍫 New Item: Chocolate mochi xiaolongbao (+$1.5 for sea salt foam dip – gimmicky but fun). 2️⃣ Lao Shan Dong Beef Noodle (Richmond) 🐮 Highlights: Taiwanese classic returns! Beef noodle soup has a subtly sweet broth. ⚠️ Skip: Braised pork rice & fried tofu are mediocre. 3️⃣ Deer Hot Pot (Richmond) 🍲 Specialties: Soft-opening perks! Unique cuts like brisket, tripe & XO chili sauce. Broths (laksa, spicy tomato) are richer than competitors. 💸 Downside: Pricier than average. Fried snacks lack that authentic Taiwanese crisp. 4️⃣ Ten Years Dessert (Richmond) 🍧 Build-Your-Own: Thai milk tea jelly & milk shaved ice = perfect post-meal treats. 5️⃣ Yuan Xiang (Richmond) 🔥 New Spicy Fried Chicken Noodles: Malaxiangguo vibes! Udon swap works too. 🥭 Bonus: Surprise mango pomelo sago now available. 6️⃣ Chef Tian (Richmond Flagship) 🌶️ New Mala Xiangguo: Fiery wok-tossed goodness. Pair with garlic vermicelli & fried dough sticks. 7️⃣ HeyTea (Richmond) 💚 New Drinks: Matcha coconut & jasmine milk tea – premium priced but worth it. 📍 Foodie Notes ✅ Spice Lovers: Deer Hot Pot & Chef Tian ✅ Sweet Tooth: Ten Years + HeyTea combo ⚠️ Budget Tip: Skip Din Tai Fung for better Richmond alternatives #VancouverEats #RichmondFoodScene