🔥 Richmond’s Most Hyped Dry Pot –Chef Pin Richmond Review

📍Chef Pin Richmond Went for dinner without reservations – big mistake. Joined a snaking line of die-hard fans willing to wait 90+ minutes for this Sichuan dry pot. Here’s the unfiltered verdict! 🏆 The Good ✔ Authentic mala kick – numbing, spicy, layered (even at "mild"!) ✔ Fun DIY vibe – pick 50+ ingredients (from luncheon meat to enoki mushrooms) ✔ Solid service – staff patiently explains spice levels ⚠️ The Not-So-Good ✖ Rib chewiness – some overcooked, tough bits ✖ Potato surprise – subbed french fries (not slices) = odd texture ✖ Price shock – $91 for 2 people (no drinks!) 🥢 What We Ordered 🍖 Rib Dry Pot – $45 ★★★☆☆ Spicy, numbing, addictive… but 25% bones, 25% fries. 🥬 Add-ons: • Lotus root (crispy!) • Tofu skin (soaks up sauce) • Fish balls (bouncy) 💡 Survival Guide ✔ Reservations a MUST – weekday lunches = shorter waits ✔ Spice hack: Order "less spicy" (their "mild" = others’ "medium") ✔ Payment: Cash/debit only – no credit cards! 💰 Damage: ~$45 per person #VancouverEats #SichuanFood #RichmondBC