Richmond's New Korean Gem 💥 Bomb Drinks + Killer Kimchi Pancakes!

📍 Elysium Korean Bistro – 8400 Alexandra Rd, Richmond 🇰🇷 Authentic Korean flavors with a modern twist—run by Korean chefs! 🍽️ MUST-TRY DISHES 1️⃣ "Depth Charge" Bomb Drink 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 💥 Hidden menu item! Local soju + beer + cola—mixed tableside for a smooth, fizzy kick. 2️⃣ Kimchi Pancake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🥇 Top 3 in Vancouver! Crispy edges, loaded with kimchi + squid, dipped in savory sauce. 3️⃣ Grilled Beef Short Ribs 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍖 Sweet-spicy marinade, fall-off-the-bone tender—sizzling hot off the grill! 4️⃣ Beef Bone Soup 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍲 3 giant beef bones with thick, juicy meat—slow-braised for maximum richness. 5️⃣ Spicy Stir-Fried Squid 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌶️ Chewy squid + veggies + rice cakes—fiery & addictive with rice. 6️⃣ Korean Fried Chicken Rice 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🍗 Crispy chicken + mayo + crispy rice—add spicy sauce for extra punch! 🚀 Honorable Mentions ✔ Korean Sweet & Sour Pork : Tomato-plum sauce (unique but thick batter). ✔ Cold Noodles : Standard (good, not standout). 🍚 Rice Upgrade ✔ Pick "multigrain rice"—nutty, chewy, healthier than plain white! 💡 WHY VISIT? ✅ Late-night eats (open till midnight!). ✅ DIY bomb drinks = fun + boozy. ✅ Homemade kimchi—tangy, crunchy, legit. #KoreanFood #RichmondEats #BoozyBites #ComfortFood #VancouverNightlife