🍲 Vancouver’s Ultimate Northeastern Chinese Feast

📍 Happy Valley Village Restaurant 8080 Leslie Rd #210, Richmond For authentic Dongbei (Northeastern Chinese) comfort food, this rustic, stew-focused eatery delivers hearty perfection – think iron-pot braises, crispy fried meats, and steamed buns that taste like grandma’s cooking. 🏆 Signature Elements ✔ Slow-cooked mastery – fall-off-the-bone meats, rich broths, homestyle flavors ✔ Generous portions – designed for sharing (or solo indulgence) ✔ Cozy atmosphere – wooden tables, warm lighting, welcoming service 🥢 Can't-Miss Dishes 🥩 Sweet & Sour Pork (Guo Bao Rou) – $18 ★★★★★ Crispy, golden-brown pork coated in perfectly balanced sweet-sour glaze – best in Vancouver. 🧄 Garlicky Crispy Pork (Liu Rou Duan) – $16 ★★★★★ Savory, garlic-infused pork bites with addictive crunch – ideal with beer. 🍯 Brown Sugar Buns (Tang San Jia) – $10 ★★★★☆ Fluffy steamed buns oozing molten brown sugar – nostalgic childhood flavors. 🦢 Iron Pot Stewed Goose – $38 (half) ★★★★★ Tender goose, braised beef, silky tofu – add wide noodles ($5) for ultimate comfort. 🐷 "Piggy Blanket" Buns – $12 ★★★★☆ Chewy steamed dough soaking up rich stew juices – carb-lover’s dream. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best for: Group dinners, cold-weather cravings, comfort food lovers ✔ Order ahead: Iron-pot stews take 30+ mins (call ahead to save time) ✔ Leftovers: Stews taste even better the next day 💰 Price Range: ~$25-40 per person #VancouverEats #DongbeiFood #RichmondBC