Vancouver Nostalgic Bites: Once More Restaurant

Calling all Dongbei (Northeastern Chinese) food lovers! After a tip from a lovely auntie at the Public Market, I finally tried Once More , a cozy spot serving up homestyle Northeastern comfort food. Here’s the verdict! 🍽️ MUST-TRY DISHES 🌟 Sweet & Sour Pork – 9/10 ✔ Classic old-school version – Crispy shell, tender meat, and that perfect tangy-sweet glaze. ✔ Eat it HOT—the texture is chef’s kiss! 🌟 Stir-Fried Chicken Cartilage - 8/10 ✔ First time trying it stir-fried (usually had it cold or grilled). ✔ Sweet-spicy sauce coats every bite—great with beer! 🌟 Dry Pot Tendon & Tripe – 8.5/10 ✔ Chewy tripe + melt-in-your-mouth tendon = texture heaven. ✔ A tad salty, but otherwise flavor-packed. 🌟 Northeastern Cold Skin Noodles – 7.5/10 ✔ Creamy sesame sauce—simple but satisfying. 🌟 Stir-Fried Eggplant, Potato & Pepper – 7/10 ✔ Sweeter than usual, with crispy-edged potatoes & eggplant. ✔ Less saucy, but good if you like caramelized veggies. 💡 THE BOTTOM LINE ✅ Authentic flavors—feels like a Northeastern home kitchen. ⚠️ Portions are smaller than expected (except the chicken cartilage). 💰 ~$37 per person (fair for the quality). 📍 Once More Restaurant 📌 8231 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3K8 #RichmondEats #DongbeiCuisine #VancouverFoodie #ComfortFood #SweetAndSourPork #CanadianFoodAdventures