💰 Vancouver’s Best Budget Dim Sum? Empire Seafood Review!

📍 Empire Seafood Restaurant London Plaza, Richmond Craving authentic, wallet-friendly yum cha? This old-school Cantonese spot serves $8 dim sum plates without skimping on quality – perfect for families and early birds! 🥢 Why It’s Special ✔ Big portions, small prices – most dishes under $10 ✔ Light, traditional flavors – less oily than upscale spots ✔ Local favorite – packed with regulars (always a good sign!) 🏆 Must-Try Dishes 🍤 Shrimp Rice Rolls – $7.50 ★★★★☆ Silky rice sheets + plump shrimp – perfect with sweet soy sauce. 🥟 Mentaiko Siu Mai – $8.50 ★★★★☆ Juicy pork-shrimp dumplings topped with spicy cod roe – flavor explosion. 🍞 BBQ Pork Buns – $7.95 ★★★☆☆ Fluffy steamed buns with sweet char siu filling – kid-friendly favorite. 🥚 Salted Egg Yolk Buns – $8.25 ★★★★★ Rich custard filling – real depth of flavor (not just sweet!). 🐖 Garlic Spareribs – $8.75 ★★★★☆ Tender pork ribs with garlicky sauce – perfect with congee. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best time: Weekday mornings (avoid weekend crowds) ✔ Order hack: Get extra buns – they sell out fast! ✔ Parking: Free but limited – arrive by 10AM for best spots. 💰 Damage: ~$20-30 per person #VancouverEats #DimSum #RichmondBC