Vancouver’s Authentic Beijing-Style Hot Pot Haven 🍲✨

📍 Beijing Hot Pot Restaurant – Richmond’s go-to for traditional mutton hot pot 💰 ~$100+ CAD for 2-3 people (meat-heavy feast!) 🔥 WHY IT’S A LOCAL FAVORITE? ✔ Dinner rush? Arrive before 6 PM to snag a table—no reservations. ✔ AC blasting: Rare for hot pot spots (no sweat sessions!). ✔ Post-meal perk: Free vanilla soft-serve to cool down. 🍽️ MUST-ORDER DISHES 1️⃣ Handmade Lamb Shaomai 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🥟 Juicy, thin-skinned dumplings—22 folds per piece, steamed to order. 🧄 Dip in: Black vinegar + chili oil (table-side mix). 2️⃣ Premium Mutton Slices 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🐑 Thick-cut, never frozen—boil 8 seconds for tender perfection. 🍲 Broth pick: Classic mushroom + goji or spicy Sichuan (ask for split pot). 3️⃣ Crispy Sesame Pancakes 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🫓 Flaky layers, toasted sesame crust—tear and dunk in broth. ⚠️ SKIP THESE ❌ Plum Juice : Syrupy-sweet, no tangy balance. ❌ Lunch specials: Meat portions shrink—dinner is king here. 💡 PRO TIPS ✅ Parking: Free lot behind building (rare for Richmond!). ✅ Sauce hack: Mix sesame paste + fermented tofu + cilantro (staff will demo). ✅ Leftovers? Take home broth (+$5)—makes killer next-day noodles. #BeijingHotPot #RichmondEats #ComfortFood