Limited-Time Edition: Vancouver Late-Night Eats Guide 🍜🌙

(Parents, skip this! ⚠️ – Otherwise, you’ll hear, “Why are you eating so late?!” 🤭) This is my go-to list for those nights when my stomach won’t stop growling. 📍 Chef Pin – Spicy & Addictive Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟½ (4.5/5) Hours: Wed-Mon 5PM–2AM (Closed Tue) Must-Order: Dry Pot Chicken, Dry Pot Chicken Wings, Fern Root Noodles 💬 Hot Take: • Service is fantastic—staff are super friendly! • Downside? Always a long wait (even at 10PM). Pro tip: They have arcade games to kill time, or just order takeout. • Spice Level: Seriously hot—start with mild if you’re not a heat warrior. • Dry Pot Chicken is worth the 30-minute wait (marinated fresh!). Sadly, their legendary hand rolls are gone for good. 📌 Address: 8571 Alexandra Rd Unit 108, Richmond 📍 South Silk Road – Yunnan Flavors That Shine Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (5/5) Hours: Tue-Sun 11:30AM–12:45AM (Mon until 10PM) Must-Order: Banna Braised Chicken, Rose Flower Pancake, Kunming Cold Rice Noodles, Mint Fried Ribs 💬 Hot Take: • Open late = lifesaver. Zero bad dishes so far! • Braised Chicken (bone-in with mashed potatoes) is sour, spicy, numbing—perfect with rice. • Rose Pancakes arrive warm and fragrant—heavenly! • Mint Ribs are crispy but not oily, and the fried mint leaves are chef’s kiss. • Cold Rice Noodles = tangy, spicy, loaded with veggies. 📌 Address: 7260 Westminster Hwy, Richmond 📍 Joint BBQ – The Reliable Backup Plan Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4/5) Hours: Wed-Mon 4/4:30PM–1AM (Closed Tue) Must-Order: Pork in Sweet & Sour Sauce (Guo Bao Rou), Lamb Skewers 💬 Hot Take: • Our “Chef Pin wait is too long” escape (it’s right across the street, but parking’s worse). • Charcoal-grilled skewers—lamb > beef (juicy, gamey in the best way). • Guo Bao Rou is crunchy outside, juicy inside, sweet-leaning but balanced. • Chicken Cartilage is crispy and salty—great beer snack! 📌 Address: 8580 Alexandra Rd Unit 2010, Richmond #RichmondEats #LateNightBites #SpicyFoodLover #VancouverFoodie