🔥 First Taste of Tanlu Grill – Richmond’s Charcoal BBQ Gem!

📍 Tanlu Grill Central at Garden City, Richmond Finally tried this hype-worthy charcoal grill spot after friends’ relentless recommendations – and it lives up to the buzz (with a few caveats). 🏆 Why It’s Special ✔ Real charcoal grilling – rare in Vancouver’s BBQ scene ✔ Premium meat cuts – thick, marbled, worth the splurge ✔ Creative twists – like scallops with spicy rice topping 🥩 Meat Breakdown 🥇 King Steak – ★★★★☆ Juicy, well-marbled, but easy to burn on the small grill. Watch closely! ❄️ Snow Beef – ★★★★★ Thick-cut, buttery – medium-rare is heavenly. 🐮 Beef Tongue – ★★☆☆☆ Too chewy (likely not tongue-tip). Skip unless you love jaw workouts. 🥓 Pork Belly – ★★★★☆ Crispy when grilled on flat plate (ask to switch!). 🐚 Scallops – ★★★☆☆ Spicy rice topping = fun but messy. Stick to garlic-fans classic. 🥗 Freebies Worth Fighting For ✔ Braised potatoes – sweet, soft, addictive ✔ Soy-sauce tofu skin – cold, chewy, umami 💡 Final Verdict ✔ Best for: Special occasions, meat connoisseurs. ✔ Budget: ~$60+/person (but quality justifies cost). ✔ Tips: • Book weekends ahead (90-min seatings). • Skip gimmicks (stick to classic cuts). • Rally 4+ people to try more dishes. #VancouverEats #KoreanBBQ #RichmondBC