The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Richmond, April 2024

Shanghai River

83/100 (2839 ratings)

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Crab

Duck

Cod

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Ribs

Prawns

Meatballs

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Mandarin Duck

Beef

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Pork

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Shanghai

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Takeout

Reservations

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

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Accepts American Express

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

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"My fav #XLB #小籠包 in Greater Vancouver.Xiao Long Bao (XLB) 小籠包Xiao Long Bao is often called "soup..."

Camera Gourmet

"Since we have been here multiple times since my first post, I thought I would write a revisit on it.This place is a bit upscale but we..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Hello Hello! This past weekend was Mid-Autumn festival and my family decided to have our dinner at Shanghai River. Shanghai River is located directly..."

Eatmunchlove

"I went to this place quite a few times. I like their Xiao Long Bao, and vegetable dumplings as they are freshly made after ordered. You can see..."

JoJo

"○decent service○Good food depend on what you get/ they're known for their xiao long bao but I've tasted better at other places / not a place..."

Nomnomnom

"Every dish, even the more rustic ones, has a high level of refinement reflected in a specific sauce or a small detail, such as the Noodle Soup with..."

Picky Diner

"Just another weekend. Tried to make it count. I try to make every meal count now, too, because I'm no spring chicken. We came to Shanghai River..."

Louisa Ng

"When I crave shanghai food, this place in Richmond always come to mind. Whether it’s their XLB’s, noodles or cold plates, they are all my..."

Pork_ninjas

"my curiosity have led me to this restaurant that is located in richmond, went here with around like 10 people ish while discussing some things in..."

Marv Wang

"Good Shanghainese food in a nice environment! I like the food but I think for a lesser price you could get just as good XLB/noodles at a different..."

Laura

"Have seen the hundreds of photos in Zomato, we decided on a whim to try it tonight.No MSG is right, yay!!We ordered Xiao Long..."

Pauline Vancouver

"July 2016, 7:30 on a Monday night in Downtown Richmond. Original plans fell through. 4 hungry people needed a place to eat. Peering through the..."

Pa Ool

"Best shanghai buns in town! So hot and so juicy. My daughter ate 6 and mom and dad got 1 each. Handmade noodles here get em while they're hot!..."

Goodafooda

"Not bad, not great, but pricey. My maternal family is from Shanghai and my mother confirmed the menu is authentic and comprehensive. We ordered an..."

Oblique | Debordage

"• busy all the time, just wait or your turn• the best Xiaolongbao for me in the lower mainland, there's no msg!• nicely plated dishes..."

KOOkiecream

"This place has got the best Shanghai-nese food I can find in Vancouver. I always order their dumplings and the chicken wonton soup. Service is fast..."

Vancity_yums

"Love this place!! This is probably my favourite shanghai place in Richmond. have to try the original shanghai dumplings and the crab meat shanghai..."

Loverc

"If we had not felt rushed and had better timing on our food arriving, this would be a 4.5 rating. My husband had short ribs with vinegar sauce. I..."

Cindi

"Amazing. SERVICE: the staff here were extremely attentive and friendly. I can't say enough about this because most dim sum places you visit you feel..."

DanoRama

"The restaurant is nicely appointed except for the cramped waiting area. Food is good but service could be improved, but that is typical with many..."

Premeditated Gluttony

"I think they must have read the reviews which say poor service. We had great service and enjoyed the food..."

Shelley Stafford

"Pretty good but pricey. Xlbs were pretty tastey but I have had better ones. The skin of the xlbs were a tad thicker than id like it to be but it was..."

Nom.nom.nom.

"No. 1 Chinese food. First time here, it's so good . full house when we came in for lunch. service..."

IChef.Special

"Absolutely LOVE the pork dumplings here!! So good. Their food is always consistent and reasonably priced. My favourite shanghai restaurant in..."

YummyFTW

"Siu loong bao is a must! Delicious little..."

EatEatEat

"Good variety of Shanghai dishes, but very average XLB. I love Shanghai food. My favorite Shanghai restaurant in Richmond has to be Top Shanghai but..."

Peaches

"Best Shanghai and XLB in the city!. This place definitely lived up to its hype. Oh how I miss Shanghai food in Vancouver! The XLB here are to die..."

Boourns

"Lunch/Dinner. I LOVE this place! If you want fresh, consistently good, Shanghainese food, this is the place to be! There's a glass wall, where..."

Chef P

"Good food. Love the xiaolongbao. everything else we ordered was also very tasty. their online menu is completely different (and boring) compared to..."

Marzi888

"No smart service. Food is ok but portions are small, prices high, service no..."

Katie

"Bad service, good food. We went for a family celebration. The host must have ordered more than a dozen dishes which ranged from seafood to Beijing..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Very good shanghai..."

Anonymous

"Had a late dinner here. Ordered the xiao long bao and hot & sour soup. The XLB were good with some soup inside and tasty pork filling. I actually..."

Bunnychow

"Great food, but a few faults. Atmosphere & service:The restaurant is very nice inside. It was clean, well-staffed and busy. However, as other have..."

MK Food Reviewer

"Decent food. Interesting service. When looking in the area of our hotel for a place to eat I came upon several reviews stating that the Xiaolongbao..."

CowTown ChowHound

"Siao Long Bao Heaven. If you must try one thing at Shanghai River, it's the siao long bao (steamed pork dumplings). Made fresh daily throughout the..."

Iceberg731

"Great food!. I just recently went here for a friends birthday dinner. Shanghai River has always been consistently great! They also have reasonable..."

Danny

"If there is one thing you have to order at a Shanghai restaurant, it is their xiao long bao (XLB). These are more commonly referred to in English as..."

Kyle Woo

"I went out to Shanghai River this past weekend for lunch with the in-laws to celebrate my brother-in-law's first job and paycheck. This restaurant is..."

Juky

"I love how everything is crisp and crunchy with the "Styrofoam noodles" and nuts, and the meat is juicy and tender. The flavouring is mild so it..."

Rebusaurus Eats

"In general, I think Shanghai River is a great place in Richmond for Shanghainese cuisine. They are pricier than many other Shanghainese restaurants..."

DP

"Good pricing, adequate service and tasty..."

Peaches

"I loved the deep fried crab with garlic and chili. The meat inside the shell was fluffy, while the exterior was crispy and spicy. AY’s father..."

Hitting The Sauce

"While there were some misses, there were also definitely some hits, especially with authentic Zhejiang cuisine. I would recommend sticking to the..."

SunnyYQ

"You already know if I go to a city, I’m looking up the reviews for Xia Long Bao (soup dumplings). If the joint has a Yelp 3.5 star or higher, I’m..."

Dave Nguyen Foodhipster206.com

"the ambiance of the restaurant is certainly more modern and classy than most Chinese restaurants in Greater..."

Andy Gao

"the food is better than most Shanghainese restaurants. There are many varieties to choose from, serving lunch and..."

Robin

"The other must-get dish at Shanghai River is actually their dessert -- "doughnut" filled with red bean paste. It's not really a doughnut per say, but..."

Janileu

"In all honesty, I don’t really consider this visit a “dim sum” post despite coming here during the usual dim sum hour. Sure, we ordered..."

Penny And Rusty

"Alright, I've also never been to Shanghai River before, so Marv made it a point to take me there. We were originally on the way to some more Indian..."

604 Munchies

"Shanghai River is completely packed every night, even on weeknights, and there's a good reason for that. The food is great and the service has..."

Krispybites

"Shanghai River is trying to go for the upscale image, when all it really is, is just another shao long bao (spelling depending on where your from)..."

Peter

"I have been craving for Peking duck for the past couple weeks and one of my friend suggested getting it at Shanghai River in Richmond. Walking into..."

MePlusFood

"I am very impressed at how skilled their chefs are and how authenticate the food is. The starter chicken in wine sauce is amazing. The skills of the..."

Joyie Zhang

"Sure there are places that offer better pricing, but this place has one of the best XLBs in terms of quality of ingredients and the thinness of the..."

Andy Chiang

"Food was not bad, the flavours were mostly pretty good except the pork belly over mustard (wasn’t stewed long enough) and the fried rice was a bit..."

Nina

"Shanghai River is a place we visit regularly for special occasion dinners. It's located on No3 road across the street, North of Richmond Centre..."

San Fan

"Didn't disappoint. We went a bit late since we were told that they could only take reservations after 8pm (Saturday night) and they close at 9pm. As..."

Cheng Wei

"I got pickup from here recently. In terms of food, I tried their Chicken with Wine Sauce, Steamed Pork Dumpling with Crab Meat, Salted Pork, Ham, and..."

Andy L

"Amazing xiaolongbao/dim sum in the Richmond area of greater Vancouver. The Shanghai noodles are especially amazing. We had some really good pork..."

Corey Masters

"Pricey but good! The XLB so juicy and the skin thin. Love the pork wrap and pan fried buns. The vinegar spareribs were a bit tough but the flavour is..."

kawaii hatchiko

Nan Chuu Izakaya Restaurant

83/100 (2913 ratings)

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"G men is a ramen restaurant located in a strip mall in Richmond. I visited during lunch time, on week days, it was pretty busy. They had..."

Icecreamaddictyyc

"Excellent dining experience! The noodles and other dishes were just yummy! Good service, good food, but very limited seating. If you want to avoid..."

Shari Scott

"Great but too salty. I know ramen is supposed to be salty, but they confuse salty for taste. Quality ingreadient and service is always good. Price..."

Suzie Keyong

"I think my favorite ramen shop in all of Richmond. Very authentic and I love the Izakaya style atmosphere. If you come after 6PM, expect some decent..."

Carmen Huang

"• located along Alexandra road; free parking at the back (but gets really busy), to save your time just park along th street for $1.25/hour or..."

KOOkiecream

"This is my second time dining at G-men Ramen. The first time I came was 4 years ago, I did not like it and never went back. I thought the broth was..."

Vanessa Chu

"A good place to have drinks with friends. Fast service and decent food. My go to is the Ankimo (poached monk liver) and the soupless ramen. But im so..."

YM_Bape

"I was quite satisfied with the food at G-Men. The ramen noodle soup was quite solid with a rich broth and toothsome noodles. Their staple small..."

Picky Diner

"Delicious authentic ramen. I would eat there everyday if I could! The noodles are always perfectly al dente. Excellent quality control... food is..."

Mary T.

"Takoyaki, $3.75: Since it was our first time here and wanted to try more of the menu, the four of us decided to split a couple of appetizers. We..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Ramen is one of those foods that has gotten a rep for only being authentic if gotten from certain places (thinking Robson St.). However, with many..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"I ordered Tantan ramen. I personally did not enjoy it because the soup was too thick. I added corn which was extra $2. I think it is little bit..."

Bubble

"My older brother and I took our cousin (who was visiting from the States) for his first taste of ramen. It was my first time as well so it was kind..."

Viraj Abeysekera

"If you like quick turn overs, with a very tight seating capacity, and a decent lunch, this is the place. My friend had recommended this place. He..."

Vancity Food Guy

"My friends and I had dinner here last night. As expected, it was very busy and the line up was long. We only waited 10 mins before we got a table. I..."

Rain

"Went to G-Men with R. I LOVE THIS NOODLE. The soup is thick and creamy. The meat and the noodles are cooked just right. The egg is the best part,..."

Louisa Ng

"My husband loves this place so much! The noodles and the appetizers are really good. Although the wait is too long. It's good if u come in before..."

Bsds

"Came to this place around 7 pm on a Friday night and it was super packed. Took us about 20-30 minutes to be seated. It took us 15 minutes beforehand..."

Joshua Low

"The best place in Richmond to eat Ramen! One bad thing is the line, sometimes take 30 min the wait. Good service, most of people are friendly and..."

Érika Calixto

"G-Men Ramen is a tight little space with a totally inadequate waiting area (but benches right outside) because of the queue that apparently forms..."

Simon

"We ordered the miso ramen with less salt, chashu don, and salmon sashimi. The highlight of the night was definitely the texture of the noodle, bouncy..."

Jenny L

"If you enjoy spicy ramen, you HAVE to try the RCMP ramen from g-men. It is actually ridiculously good. Add in some garlic for an extra kick and more..."

Angel Zheng

"Came here on a recommendation from our Ramen loving brother. We loved the instructions on the wall; teaching newbies to eat the first bit of ramen in..."

Fork.it

"Had a ramen craving recently so we decided to hit up G-men for dinner. Now G-men is located on Alexandra, so that undoubtedly means if you're going..."

Domo Is Craving...

"Tried most of the ramen in the shop. I like the Rcmp ramen. Decent amount with good broth. A small shop with long line up during rush hours. Spicy..."

Prospero Sharon Lam

"Very satisfactory dining experience! The noodles and other dishes were just as delicious as me and my friends have expected. The only two tiny things..."

Alice Ye

"We showed up at 6:00pm and had to wait 20 minutes, so seating is limited, but that's because it's popular for it's great service and ramen. It's..."

Dennis

"This is my favorite place in Richmond for ramen! Good service, good food, but very limited seating. If you want to avoid the waiting time, I would..."

Linda

"The flavours and service are both great. Aside from ramen and gyozas, the mentaiko rice is highly recommended also. Quite busy and a small place, so..."

RS1234

"We love gmen! Although we live in Vancouver where there are many other choices for ramen, we always find ourselves back here despite the limited..."

Jennifer Yen

"My go to ramen place in Richmond. It used to be really good but ever since they merged with Nanchu it's not the same. Shoyu Ramen is normally what I..."

GoMunch

"Good stuff. With the recent boom in Ramen places, it's easy to lose track of joints that are providing solid flare without over-hyped hipster..."

Laughingman

"Quick Ramen Fix without the drive to DT. A quick fix when I crave for Ramen without driving to DT.Parking can be a pain during dinner hours..."

Hitokiri

"Delicious ramen! It was my first time here and I ordered the RCMP spicy ramen. The broth is thicker but still very flavourful. The ramen was chewy..."

Lilian Wong

"Overall is not bad. There's no other competitive ramen shop in Richmond so this could be best ! The ramen soup is a bit creamy which I don't really..."

Ben L.

"Great ramen. I love ramen but it's hard to find really good places because a lot of non-Japanese places have "ramen" on their menu even though it's..."

Juky

"I love the Tan tan ramen here. Service is efficient and I've been lucky never having had to wait for a table (I come for lunch). Looking forward to..."

Irene

"Good, but why you no tea!!!???. I came here with my girlfriend on a Monday night, but the place was still pretty full, I guess good food does attract..."

Kiwi W

"Great Food. I love this place! My friends and I will always come here after our dance classes. There is always a line up though (sometimes even on..."

Foodie101

"Nice Ramen Joint. Came here before work and had some Shoyu Ramen which felt a little too salty for my tastes but the noodles and other ingredients..."

Andy Wong

"Shoyou Ramen. Decent ramen shop got the shoyou with extra noodles they gave a good amount of noodles only cost me 11 dollars with..."

Samuel

"Great ramen for lunch!. As of Feb 2nd 2012, Nan Chuu is now open for lunch! They serve the same great Torigara Shoyu/Shio Ramen that Gmen was famous..."

Soupnazi

"Good portions, good ramen, nice service. Great big portions, but wouldn't say it's good value because you pay $10 for noodles anyways so I guess you..."

Nomnom

"G-man curry rice...."

SF Lam

"One of the best Noodle Houses EVER!. Just recently tried Ramen and haven't stopped since! For those on a tight budget but want to have something..."

A Chef's Better Half

"LOVELY PLACE. Great place for ramen in Richmond. Soup base is good, service was quick and friendlyRecommend the..."

Rikapree Choudra

"This place is amazing. After a recent trip to sapporo and Osaka, I have to say, this is the closest thing to ramen I had while in Japan. The texture..."

Purdey

"Always a line...and it was okay.. The restaurant opens at 11:30 on weekends and we arrived around 12. It was already packed. You must write your name..."

VancouverSavvy

"Over all is good, but a few drawbacks. First, pork bone soup base ramens only available for dinner, didn't expect this. Second, I thought Takoyaki..."

Bin Wang

"It is ok for a differnt style, it is mostly Japanese dishes, so no sushi like rolls or maki's. So like bento dons, te size is ok, but I have a huge..."

Justin

"Awesome food that's on par with their sister restaurant, Gyoza King downtown. Menu appears to be very similar. I had some fresh live uni there and it..."

Andy Koo

"I wouldn’t say it’s the best since there’s still a big gap from ramen joints on Robson. I am a big fan of ramen and I’ve tried lots of ramen..."

Blueberry

"Back in high school, my friends would always invite me to go for ramen out in Downtown. The only joint I knew was Benkei Ramen, and we’d go there..."

Foodever21

"A long long time ago…. G Men was actually located in Continental Plaza but I guess there wasn’t much enough hustle and bustle there to really..."

WingHin T.

"Their slogan is hilarious: "No Ramen, No life." Nan Chuu is located on Alexandra Road, and serves up some of the best ramen available in..."

Selina Lo

"Heard a lot about this place before I came, it’s my first time but it’s definitely one of the more popular Japanese restaurants in Richmond. I..."

Golden Villager

"This post contains mostly..."

Darkurio

"Gmen Ramen is a masterclass on how good ramen is done. The broth is a perfectly balance and carefully walked path of rich and savory no matter the..."

Steve Noel

"Cute, intimate ramen spot in Richmond. We arrived here around 12:30pm and there was no line up and the food arrived quickly. We ordered the Ebi Mayo,..."

Mori

"This G-Ramen shop is the best tasting in Richmond, they have similar taste and menu like Gojiro Ramen and Butcher Ramen. Their tonkotsu is my most..."

Dhanis A

"Very flavorful broth, pork is tender, great bowl of ramen. the only complain I have is: there’s no bean sprouts/egg with the ramen. You have to add..."

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