Vancouver Foodie Finds | Beijing Copper Pot Hotpot for Winter 🍲❄️

After a freezing day of skiing, all I wanted was something warm and comforting—so I rushed straight to Beijing-style hotpot! As a Northerner, I’ve missed authentic mutton hotpot dipped in sesame sauce—nowadays, it’s all Sichuan spicy broth, so this was a nostalgic treat. 📍 Beijing Hot Pot Restaurant – Richmond 💰 ~$60 CAD per person ⏰ Weekend dinner was surprisingly chill—quick seating, fast service, and staff kept refilling our broth. Cozy winter vibes! 🍲 MUST-TRY DISHES 1️⃣ Broth Choices ✔ Clear Broth : Classic Beijing style—lets the meat shine. ✔ Spicy Broth : Lighter than Sichuan’s oil-heavy version—more aromatic than fiery. ✔ Pork Stomach Broth : Milky, savory, perfect for veggies. 2️⃣ Meats & Seafood 🥩 "Sun Roll" Mutton & 1-Meter Lamb : Tender, no gaminess—best for sesame sauce. 🐄 Snowflake Beef : Marbled, melts in your mouth. 🐙 Beef Tripe : Crunchy, fresh, great texture. 🦐 Handmade Shrimp Paste : Bouncy, sweet, cooks fast. 3️⃣ Sides & Extras 🍢 Lamb Skewers: Juicy, well-seasoned—must-order! 🍪 Sesame Pancake : Flaky, salty-savory, though could be crispier. 🧄 Sweet Pickled Garlic : Free on every table—nostalgic Beijing flavor. 4️⃣ Sauces 🥜 Sesame Sauce : Thick, nutty, customizable with fermented tofu, chili oil, etc. 🦪 Sweet Soy Sauce : Ideal for seafood dipping. 💡 Why It’s Worth It? ✅ Authentic Northern flavors—no overpowering spices, just pure meat goodness. ✅ Lunch specials ($19!)—great deal if you’re craving a quick hotpot fix. ✅ Perfect for Sichuan-fatigued diners—lighter, cleaner broth but still flavorful. 📍 Beijing Hot Pot Restaurant 📌 Richmond, BC (exact address on Google Maps!) #VancouverEats #BeijingHotpot #ComfortFood #RichmondFoodie #WinterWarmers