Richmond’s Hidden Sushi Gem: Edokko Nigiri Sushi 🍣✨
📍 Edokko Nigiri Sushi – 3679 Westminster Hwy, Richmond 💰 ~$20-40 CAD per person (authentic quality without downtown prices!) ⏰ Lunch & Dinner (packed even on weekdays—reserve ahead!) 🔥 WHY IT’S A LOCAL SECRET? ✔ Japanese-approved: Loved by expats who lived in Japan for decades. ✔ No-frills, all skill: Tiny spot in a plain plaza—don’t judge by looks! ✔ Freshness guaranteed: Fish delivered daily, cut to order. 🍱 MUST-ORDER DISHES 1️⃣ Unagi Don 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍱 Thick, fatty eel—glazed with house-made kabayaki sauce. 🍚 Pro tip: Ask for extra sauce on rice—chef’s secret move. 2️⃣ Chirashi Bowl 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🐟 12+ kinds of sashimi: Otoro, scallop, sweet shrimp, uni (when in season). 💎 Hidden gem: Marinated tuna belly melts like butter. 3️⃣ Hand Rolls🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ 🌯 Crispy nori, minimal rice, maximal fish—order negitoro (fatty tuna) or scallop + yuzu. 4️⃣ Sashimi Platter 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🔪 Chef’s selection: Always includes rare cuts like kinmedai (golden eye snapper). ⚠️ OKAY, BUT SKIP THESE ❌ Tonkatsu : Decent, but not their specialty—save stomach space! ❌ Tempura: Good, but better at dedicated tempura spots. 💡 PRO TIPS ✅ Best seats: Sushi counter (watch chefs work magic). ✅ Portion hack: Chirashi + 1 hand roll = perfect solo meal. ✅ Parking: Free but tight—arrive early or carpool. #HiddenSushiSpot #RichmondEats #NoBridgeNeeded