Vancouver Eats | Tomato-Sauce "Guo Bao Rou"?! 🍅🥩

First time trying tomato-flavored—it’s basically classic sweet & sour pork, but tossed in ketchup at the end for extra sweetness. Not bad, but I still prefer the traditional vinegar-heavy version! 📍 Happy Valley Village – Richmond 💰 ~$35 CAD per person (but portions are HUGE—could feed 5-6 people!) 🍲 MUST-TRY DISHES 1️⃣ Northeast "Big Harvest" Stew 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Pork ribs, pumpkin, long beans, corn, and more—slow-cooked in a massive iron pot. ✔ Cornbread & steamed buns for dipping—buns soak up broth better! ✔ Bonus: Comes with a giant bone (dog owners, take it home 🐶). 2️⃣ Tomato-Sauce "Guo Bao Rou" 🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Crispy pork coated in sweet ketchup glaze—unexpected but fun. ✔ Traditionalists? Stick to the vinegar-based original. 3️⃣ Smoked Chicken Frame 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌶️ "Spicy" version = mild (good for chili wimps). 🌿 Loaded with cilantro—love it or hate it. 4️⃣ Colorful "La Pi" Noodles🌟🌟🌟 🥜 Peanut sauce = thick & sweet (could use more vinegar kick). 💡 WHY VISIT? ✅ Fun "kang bed" seating—feels like a Northeast countryside hut. ✅ Comfort food overload—carbs + meat = nap time. 😴 ✅ Great for groups—shareable, hearty portions. #VancouverEats #DongbeiCuisine #ComfortFood #RichmondFoodie #IronPotStew