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    Chuan Ku BBQ Restaurant

    3.2 (15 reviews)
    PriceyChinese, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    BBQ Lamb Skewers 羊肉串
    Danni L.

    There aren't that many authentic Northern Chinese restaurants in Vancouver, let alone a place that serves delicious BBQ Lamb Skewers (羊肉串)! Typically at a BBQ skewer place, I order cold appetizers and a good amount of lamb skewers only! There's a wide selection of food on the menu from hotpot to some traditional Northern Chinese dishes that don't have English names for. Price-wise, I do find some dishes being quite pricey. But the skewers themselves aren't too bad. Service-wise, it was attentive and friendly perhaps because I spoke to the servers in Mandarin... (the owner couple works in the restaurant too) We ordered the cucumber with garlic in soy sauce as our appetizer. Very authentic, refreshing and crunchy! Lamb Skewers were actually bigger than I expected. Some places serve very small skewers. And there are a couple of food stands at Richmond Night Market that serve the same thing but a lot more expensive!!! I can't say Chuan BBQ has the best skewers, but they are the best so far in Vancouver for the price. We also ordered some pan-fried pork pancakes(京东肉饼). It tasted like homemade! Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Loved it! Just a tip, don't order this dish if you are in a rush. We waited more than half an hour for this one dish. I would recommend this place if you like authentic bbq skewers!

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    Very unique Beijing style hot pot and BBQ. Great place for lamb lovers, or those into spicy Chinese food.

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    Authentic food and good taste. The only downside is small space and high noise level.

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    Parker Place Aberdeen Meat & B.B.Q

    Parker Place Aberdeen Meat & B.B.Q

    4.2
    (186 reviews)
    1.2 km
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    Every time I visit from Seattle, stopping by here is a non-negotiable. I've been a loyal customer…read morefor 7+ years. Their business is situated in a busy mall and it's more of a take out place vs a sit down restaurant. They also operate as a butcher shop. The workers here are really friendly and I never have issues ordering for someone who doesn't speak Cantonese/Mandarin. I rotate between ordering their roasted pork, soy chicken, and steamed chicken. All are amazing, especially the steamed chicken!! I ordered this by mistake once and didn't realize something so simple could be so delicious. The ginger scallion sauce they provide with it is so good. Everything always tastes fresh. Prices are great too, especially with the US to CAN conversion. Highly recommended!

    Parker Place is old school but clearly beloved by visitors young and old. Visiting Richmond while…read morein Vancouver was a must, HK style BBQ was a necessity, and Parker Place had all the hallmarks of a hit, so we set a course and were not disappointed. Strolling up, there was a line. Good sign. The meats in the window were glistening and dripping delicious juices. Through the corner of the glass you could see the meat carver chopping each order and placing it in containers with their signature sauce. We waited a short time and were greeted at the counter. Almost every customer before us was Chinese and I'd watched the staff speak with them in both Mandarin and Cantonese, but both employees spoke to us in English (sincerely appreciated). We ordered a small amount of fatty and lean char siu and some roast duck, which he promptly selected from the window and chopped to order. The fatty was a bit much for me, but the lean char siu was absolutely delicious, and the duck had a nice crispy skin and juicy meat, all of which was delicious too. The sauce took up to the next level. IDK what it is about the soy served with bbq but it's either infused with the seasonings of the meat or the two combine in your mouth to make magic. Parker Place is a solid stop for this type of cuisine and a good starting point for exploring it in Richmond. I look forward to comparing them all over future visits.

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    Yummy BBQ

    Yummy BBQ

    4.2
    (9 reviews)
    1.1 km

    Tucked away in a low-rise complex in Richmond, Yummy BBQ is a hidden gem for those craving…read moreauthentic Hong Kong-style BBQ. Every item we ordered was well prepared and true to the HK flavors you'd expect -- nothing overly salty or greasy, just balanced and satisfying. We tried half a BBQ duck and the three-meat combo with rice, and both were excellent. The staff were friendly and courteous, and I especially appreciated how generous they were with sauces -- a small detail that goes a long way. If there's one area for improvement, it would be the food temperature. Nothing came out piping hot, which left me wondering if the dishes had been sitting out for a bit -- or perhaps the restaurant just doesn't see as much volume during off-peak hours. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but hotter plates would elevate the experience. Pricing was very reasonable, especially with their ongoing specials, making it an easy choice for a casual meal that delivers on flavor and value. Despite the quiet setting, Yummy BBQ deserves more attention -- it's a solid spot for classic HK BBQ done right.

    I heard about this Cantonese BBQ joint for a while but haven't got a chance to try it. This…read moreevening, eventually, I could give it a try! I didn't pick the cheapest choice on the menu and instead I ordered the roast duck leg as my dinner. The place is not very large, I guess they target to serve more take out orders. The staff members are welcoming. The vibe is very similar to those in HK. The roasted duck leg is very delicious and juicy. Though it's already close to the end of the business hours but it was still tasty with the plum sauce. Portion is large. Definitely I will try their BbQ pork and chicken in my next visit! I'm really satisfied!

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    3.7
    (155 reviews)
    0.9 km
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    We made a reservation for 2:00 on a Wednesday to take advantage of their happy hour specials…read more The shio negi tofu and vegetable spring rolls was a group favourite! Prime kalbi short rib was our favorite, although yaki shabu was a close second. The shoyu chicken thighs were also delicious. I would definitely order the garlic chicken noodles again! The beef tongue is also not as tender as I remember it being in the past. The herb and garlic butter for the broccoli was a solid flavor enhancer. The gyu-sushi was kind of a disappointment - it was like a roast beef slice on rice with some seasoning. Unfortunately, the place didn't look well cleaned and maintained. There were some spots on the booth we were shown to. Service was standard.

    The brand is a staple in Vancouver. I remember coming here many many years ago with friends and I…read morewent recently for a birthday dinner at it was underwhelming. We intended on getting the à la carte menu at first but realized that based on how many big eaters we had, it was more bang for our buck with the all you can eat menu. We chose the lowest tier of all you can eat and there were some people who preferred seafood; even if you upgraded to the highest tier the selection in our opinion, didn't get drastically better that it was "worth it". We had a party of six and was seated at a long table with a divider. When we got to our seat, the staff had placed the divider at exactly the table edges connecting the two stove but it was so squishy and uncomfortable for 6 people that we had to move the divider over a little. There's a time limit for all you can eat however with one stove and us not knowing that the vegetables came raw and in full foiled packages, it took a long time to grill anything. Our waitress came over many many times to remind us about the time limit and even then... we were well over our time limit even though we only put in two rounds of food. One stove shared between six people was awful. It's not like our stove could cook any faster even if the waitress rushed us. We were even ending the meal with s'mores and the waitress couldn't wait any longer and brought over the bill. We had to put down our s'mores stick to pay the bill so she could leave us alone to finish the meal... the restaurant was not busy, there were plenty of empty tables and there was no one waiting in the lobby. Did not appreciate the service here. Overall, food was greasy and not memorable (as I just tried a different grilled meat spot a few days prior). The portions were weird. Most of the dishes were severely under portioned so we made sure to up our portions for round two. Our time was up before we could even put in our final round three order. The staff also didn't respect some of the items. We put in ice cream on the first order as people wanted to use it as a grease palate cleanser and it was only when we followed up with the waitress did they say "oh we thought it should be served at the end of the meal instead since it's a dessert". Perhaps following the orders of what customers mark off would help with better customer service....

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    The Meat Up

    The Meat Up

    3.1
    (60 reviews)
    1.9 km

    This is my first visit to the Richmond location for lunch. It was a solid meal but I enjoyed the…read moreBurnaby location more. For starters, they did not have the diamond tier available and certain items were not available in the gold tier (ie fried rice, spaghetti, tomato dough drop soup and cold noodles). I was slightly disappointed, but we decided on the gold tier. Service was alright. We ordered our food and waited for it to arrive. Our server did not stop by to clear dirty plates until we were about to pay our bill. Skewers and hot pot did taste good for what was available. There was enough variety to keep things interesting. Lastly, I enjoyed not having to cook my food. There were plenty of parking spots available during the weekday lunch hours. Overall, I prefer the Burnaby location more.

    I visited Meat up in Richmond location for friend birthday gathering. I wish they had a private…read moreroom, since our group was large, so, we had to sit at separated tables. They only offer Gold and Diamond courses. Actually I visited here a few times, and recently they seem to offer this 2 course. We started to order beer tower and bucket bliss(Korean soju with lime juice) We tried many skewers including lamb, beef, chicken, pork and more. As usual, lamb was the best. From vegetable, I love baked eggplant. And we could get hot pot and I chose the collagen broth which was excellent. From small buffet section, I got marinated clam which was very good. And crispy chicken skin was delicious, too. However, Fried rice was terrible. I don't usually comment too negtive, however, fried rice was one of the worst dish. Overall, we enjoyed food and drink. Some foods are hit and miss. It is a good place for gathering..

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