Vancouver’s Best Budget-Friendly Japanese Bento Spot! 🍱

📍 Yuu Japanese Tapas (Richmond’s Landmark Plaza) 💰 $20-30 per person • Perfect for office lunches! 🍱 Why It’s a "Fancy But Affordable" Gem ✅ 6 types of bento sets (only weekdays 11:30 AM - 4 PM!) ✅ Big portions—upgrade with sides & drinks for under $30 ✅ Free parking in the plaza 🍽️ What We Ordered 🔥 Bento Sets ($13-16) 1️⃣ BBQ Pork Donburi – Tender grilled pork over rice, savory-sweet glaze 2️⃣ Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) – Crispy outside, juicy inside, classic & reliable ✨ Comes with 3 sides: • Silky chilled tofu • Fresh salad • Soft-boiled egg 🍢 Add-On Sides ($5-7) ✅ Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) – Crispy outside, molten inside ✅ Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp) – Light, crunchy, not greasy 🍹 Drinks ($5-6) ✅ Hokkaido Milk Tea – HUGE cup (took half home for afternoon tea!) ✅ Lychee Calpico – Refreshing & not too sweet 🍗 Extra: Karaage ($8) Unnecessary but delicious! Juicy inside, perfectly seasoned. 💡 Tips & Verdict ✔ One bento + drink = filling meal (no need for extras!) ✔ Great for office workers—quick, tasty, budget-friendly ✔ Takeout-friendly (they pack leftovers neatly!) Will I return? YES! Next time trying the salmon or unagi bento! 📍 Yuu Japanese Tapas 3779 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond 🅿️ Free plaza parking #BudgetEats #JapaneseBento #RichmondFoodie #OfficeLunch #HiddenGem