I really liked the beef jerky I got here. It's got a softer texture than traditional (American) beef jerky. Not as hard on the teeth! It had a nice flavor to it as well (I got the non-spicy one). Price is reasonable for beef jerky read more

Someone has gotten us this to try and it was good! Owners were very friendly and allowed us to taste the various types of beef and pork jerky before purchasing. Very interesting to see that there is chicken and salmon jerky!(I didn't ask to try either because it's not the meat jerky that I was used to). Personally, I like the pork jerky that was on the softer side. Flavors are just right! Great that they vacuum seal the jerky (FYI - they can last about a month) because we came from NY, so this will have to survive a 6 hour ish flight! You can purchase in lbs ranging from 1/4,1/2, 3/4, and 1 lb. read more

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My 400th review goes to a nostalgic spot. This is the closest tasting jerky to the jerky found in Macau. But, can be purchased way closer in Richmond BC! Located in the Aberdeen centre. After 14 years we have come back to bring back jerky as souvenirs. We got all kinds (beef, pork, and salmon). These were vacuum sealed as well. My favourites are the spicy salmon and pork. Just as good as I remembered!! read more

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We bought this jerky because everyone said this is what you buy at the Aberdeen mall when you're a tourist. I got one piece of spicy salmon, one piece of spicy beef jerky and one piece or pork Jerky. They did not vacuum seal. This is only a cash establishment. They are actually grilling some of the jerky. She weighed my 3 pieces of spicy jerky and charged me $20 US dollars. Nice pieces. A little on the pricy side. read more

Mei Jan Hong Beef Jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Love this and am so glad a stall like this is a available in Richmond near me. We buy this to bring to family who live in the States. It is pricey for sure but it seems to be the ongoing price anyways. It is a treat for sure to have this. The lady behind the counter is very friendly and helpful. She always makes sure it's well vacuumed as she knows I'm traveling. Store looks clean without a lot of mess. Gives me a sense of trust that they operate in accordance with health rules. read more

Mei Jan Hong Beef Jerky - Menu - Meat Shops Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We first encountered this brand in Singapore and it was so good! I love that the jerky is freshly made in front of you. Also love that they vacuum seal the bag for you if you buy at least half a pound of jerky at a time. The jerky here was a little on the thicker side and a tad sweet, but it has good flavor and great texture. I wished it was a bit spicier though. Overall, still loved it! read more

Mei Jan Hong Beef Jerky - a package of beef jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Rubbery jerky It's a like silicon rubber mixture with sense of sweetness Super lean that my grandma wouldn't disagree and keep in the freezer for a decade before tossing it to the green bin read more

Mei Jan Hong Beef Jerky - a piece of meat wrapped in plastic - Meat Shops Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Beef jerky, made fresh in front of you. Color me impressed. I didn't understand why there was a small lineup at this beef jerky shop in Aberdeen mall until I tried my first piece of jerky from them. Forget about all the beef jerky you've ever bought at gas station rest stops during road trips. The jerky here was made three minutes ago, NOT THREE YEARS AGO. It came out moist, sweet, soft and glistening with marinade. It did not resemble your 90 year-old mother-in-law after a day tanning at the beach. I do not know if the jerky here has preservatives or not, so they may be perishable unlike more traditional jerkies sold elsewhere. BUT, they tasted so good that they didn't last long enough for me to determine their shelf life. Highly addictive, and definately worth a try. read more

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They make their jerky fresh. The lady who served us was a bit interesting. We asked her for a sample because we're purchasing this as a gift to the States. She was hesitant. We tried beef and pork. Each had spicy or sweet. We choose the spicy. For a half lb she will vacuum seal it. We did so and asked for the seal after vacuum seal to get through customs. We asked her for a box but she said it costs an extra $1. The consistency was very soft and you don't have to fight with the jerky. Score. read more

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Very good quality and taste. But a small piece is 5.50. I remember as a kid growing up in Vancouver. Where the local homemade butcher shop Jerkey this size was 3.00. This was late 80s. So I guess the price isn't that bad. Also this Jerkey was better tasting than any reg butcher shop type jerky. Still rather go get a slice of pizza or pay a little more for fried chicken. Was nice to try but no repeat. read more

Mei Jan Hong Beef Jerky - a piece of meat wrapped in plastic - Meat Shops Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

During my short time working in Macau, I became spoiled by the endless food stalls and stores that were selling the dried beef / pork (Mando: rougan Canto: yukgon). It's the closest thing to western style beef jerky, usually available in sweet and salty form, and presented in sheets that are always in great demand. The ones here at Mei Jan Hong are as close to the ones in Asia as I've seen and are simply delicious. Located inside the beastliest Asian mall of them all, the Aberdeen Centre, Mei Jan Hong is located on the corner of the first level. It's clean, small, and totally reeking of the odors of cured meat that most lovers of this snack can appreciate. Prices aren't absurdly cheap (then again, what is in Vancouver/Richmond?) but at roughly $18 a pound, this makes for a great gift and a pseudo expensive, but addicting snack. I used to sample the hell out of this place, asking for all sorts of little cuts that were freshly made and cured. While I have a soft spot for the salty beef, I am a bigger fan of the sugary, yet spicy pork. Some people would confuse it for a drier char siu, but I contend it is a far superior porky product. There is also seafood versions of this dried meat, namely the salmon, which is also available in salty and sweet. Same goes for the chicken and squid. While I am not a huge fan of these choices, they are better than nothing when the place runs out of meat (which happens on occasion). The ladies who run this place couldn't be any nicer. It is easier to speak to them in Canto, but it seems they're good at helping people choose a pack that works for them. They're generous on the samples, quick at getting back to folks via the phone, and are always upbeat with smiles that can't be beat. read more

Two main gripes. Came around 5:30 pm Sunday afternoon and they're sold out for pork jerky (they close at 7). Had to wait one hour, yes ONE HOUR for them to make another batch. Not to mention one out of four packs of jerky weren't properly vacuum-sealed when received. For the premium prices they're charging, think we deserve better. read more

Pretty good. The slices are too thick for my taste, but they absorb the marinade well. I like that they have a vacuum sealer right there, and can vacuum pack orders as needed. I'm not a fan of the salmon jerkies, but it's nice that they have some local flavor. Personally, I like Malaysian Beef Jerky of NYC better, as the marinade is more complex and the jerky slices are thinner, but this was a good (and convenient) option. CASH ONLY, but they also accept American currency at 1USD to 1.1CAD. Not a great exchange rate, but again, convenient! read more

3 stars for the quality, 4 for the marketing, in some ways, their display wins over BKJ in Vancouver, but i still prefer the latter for pure spicyness. MJH markets well in this mall, but comared to Singapore, I would rank it the same, nothing extraordinary. Didn't find the right crispness/burntness along the edges, but that's just my preference. Yet, i'd come back just for the samples, see what else is good here. Located on ground level, near H-Mart of the Aberdeen Mall. read more

OH EM GEE. Deeeeelicious. You get to watch them make the jerky in real time and all the pieces are so fresh! Make sure to bring cash. If you're American, it was 1 USD = 1 CAD which means we got a little ripped off but not bad. The ones labeled sweet are wayy too sweet in my opinion. The ones labeled spicy weren't spicy but JUSSSTTT right. They are located next to H Mart so it's super easy to find them! I will definitely be back with my family the next time we come to Vancouver! The person in my ahead of me bought over $100 worth of jerky so you know they are crazy good :) read more

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The price you're paying per pound is pretty hefty. I mean, you could go out and get some STEAKS for that amount. If you're not familiar with Chinese-style jerky, it's a little different from American jerky. The texture is more malleable and soft, with a sweet flavor throughout. I tried both the regular and spicy pork jerky, and while I liked the latter more, neither were really that amazing. You can buy them in increments of 1/4 lbs. read more

Mei Jan Hong Beef Jerky - Spicy pork - Meat Shops Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Came here with my eager boyfriend, giddy with excitement. He had this type of fresh jerky when he was in Singapore and wanted to see if it was similar to his experience back in the east. We tried both the sweet and spicy pork jerky. For 1/4 lbs it costs $4.50. The spicy pork jerky was soft, tender, and you didn't get any stuck between your teeth, which is attractive. The pork tasted sweet with a hint of spice and had a pleasant smokey taste. It didn't leave my fingers sticky either like some asian jerkies, which meant a lot of the flavours were already infused with this meat. It was interesting because we had two slices of sweet pork jerky but I found they tasted different from each other. Probably because they were dried and marinated differently? I'm not sure, but I liked the spicy one more (even though i can't handle spice, this one was delicious and well-balanced). One thing I noticed was the smell of the jerky. It had a slightly off-putting smell, but that was due to the fish sauce/oil that was probably used. However, that fish oil made this dried meat addictive and worth the slight smell. Only downside, it would've tasted better if it were warmed up, like how it's given in Singapore. Regardless, so much better and worth the extra money, than that pre-package jerky in those red boxes. read more

My go-to place when visiting Vancouver. It's conveniently located in Aberdeen Center. My favorite is spicy pork, but also tried and liked their salmon jerky. If you tell them you are traveling across the border, they will vacuum seal and put their company sticker for you. read more

More stars? Not with this impudent woman at the counter, you're not! When I asked for a sample, she obliged. I tasted the pork (sweet). My reaction was "OK. It's sweet...". It wasn't nearly as good as it should be. I'm Malaysian, so I know this like the back of my hand. My mother sampled the soft one, and I sampled the crispy one. Both were too sweet and too dry. I asked the woman if they made just regular BBQ ones -- instead of sweet or spicy -- because we'd prefer it if they were less sweet. She replied: 1) "No, this style of BBQ is supposed to be sweet." - Wrong. I'm from that part of the world, so don't take me for a fool and tell me things that aren't true. 2) "It's really not that sweet. You've just had a bubble tea *points to bubble tea in hand* so everything you eat after that will taste extra sweet." - Wrong again. I don't see your biology degree hanging anywhere. That is not how the tongue works. Besides, do you tell a customer off like that when they give you honest feedback about your product - positive AND negative? She needs to straighten that attitude of hers. She may have fooled others who have little to no idea about Singapore style BBQ meats, but she did not fool us. We know our BBQ meats, and unfortunately, their product falls way beneath standards. Oh boy, and we thought Bee Kim Heng was just OK. This place makes Bee Kim Heng's BBQ meats taste like slices of heaven! Truthfully, Bee Kim Heng is still *the* BBQ meat shop in Vancouver. http://www.yelp.ca/biz/bkh-jerky-bee-kim-heng-beef-and-pork-jerky-vancouver-2#query:BKH%20Jerky%20Bee%20Kim%20Heng%20Beef%20%26%20Pork%20Jerky read more

At $21+ per pound, this stuff better be amazing. And it is. Ask for samples and upon first bite you will say WOW SO YUMMY. It is much tastier than anything store bought. My favorite is the sweet pork jerky. Just be careful because they always give more weight than what you ask for. Cash only. read more

Decided to try out this beef jerky place since I'd never seen it before. I picked up several packages of beef and pork jerky which I pre-ordered over the phone, and the service was fast and friendly. They had my order ready to go right when I got there, which was perfect! I wish I had remembered that they also had chicken and salmon jerky, I'll have to go back and try those next time. The meat is delicious here - tender and very well seasoned. I love the spicy flavour as well, it's got a good kick to it. The shop is fairly new, so the store front is clean and modern. If there are people in front, be prepared to wait a bit, since they package everything when ordered and it may take a while. But they'll tell you right away if they're out of stock on something, and if they need to cook it up, they'll give you a time estimate as to when your order can be ready so you can decide whether to come back later or just make a trip another day. Another bonus - they have hard and soft jerky for their pork variety, and the owner said I could get a mix of both in each of my 0.5lb packages so that there would be variety. Perfect for gifting to the relatives! At $18/lb, it's a pretty good deal since other places are usually $20. Cash only, and they open late on weekdays (9pm!) read more

I don't know what happened to them. It went downhill so much (simply dry and lack of meaty flavor) than my last visit. I bought 4 x 1/4 lb jerky and planned to bring back to US. Guess what, after we had a few bites of it in our hotel room, I decided to throw it away before crossing the border. Don't get me wrong, they are still better than those in grocery store, but definitely not much better for me to put up with the hassle dealing with custom. read more

Their Asian jerky is oh so delicious that it deserves FIVE stars! It's as close to the stuff on the street markets in Taiwan, at least from what little I remember about it ! As delicious as the jerky is, their customer service is horrible. The lady barely acknowledged us, and she didn't even smile or try to act friendly. She brushed us off telling us to wait about fifteen minutes for them to finish a fresh batch. She was just as unfriendly later when we finally got to pick up our pound of jerky. Oh well, at least we got nice, hot, fresh jerky! read more

Excellent Singaporean style beef bakkwa specialist. This stuff is addictive! It is the crack of the meat world. They should have some pushers giving out samples to vegetarians to hook them! read more

I've most definitely had better. The best way to describe it is over processed. The texture is off for the soft jerky and the flavour was just not there for me. They can't beat BKH jerky in Vancouver; that's still my favorite place. read more

Great product with absolutely terrible service. They fed me a dose of lies by telling me they can't vacuum seal the $35 of GIFTS because it would, "spoil quicker". They didn't even put a label on until I demanded it. The real story is another couple is purchasing 50lbs and supersedes my order so I don't even get the opportunity. I live in the USA and make it a point to stop by every time I'm in town. Im not even sure if ill be able to bring them back home. I haven't had such a bad experience and you've lost my business from this point onward. Absolutely pathetic! read more

I came to Aberdeen Mall to have tea with a girlfriend and we did some browsing in the mall. This was one of the stores that we visited. If you get over the smell when you walk in you can appreciate some of the dried meet which makes a good gluten free snack at decent prices. It's cool to watch the jerky being made on premises. read more

They have the beef and pork jerky that I have eve had in North America. They even have chicken and salmon Jerky! It tasted very fresh. I am not a big fan of American beef jerky as it is too dry, hard and salty for me. Their meat is just about right. I just can stop eating them! Love it! read more

Average pork jerky. Taste is good and texture is acceptable. They offer to vacuum seal the packages for international travel. Staff is arrogant at times but overall not bad. read more

It's nothing to wow about. Too sweet and spicy is not spicy enough. For the price I can get the Korean pork jerky at Costco with bigger bag and the taste is about the same. When ask for sample they give you so little piece and then the three of us have to shared, the owner did not offer to give each one of us a sample. When ask if we can take it to the US, she indicate yes and did offer to seal the bag and put the labels on. Also this is a cash only place. read more

I went when visiting Vancouver and a friend who lives there drove us here. The store is in a really nice and big mall. The lady there knew a lot of the jerky and was really knowledgeable and friendly. It did get a little weird when we asked to get it vacuum sealed because we were flying back to SF. The lady asked us to bring back a bag of stuff to someone in SF who is a stranger. It was really weird and we didn't know how to respond. She then realized it was awkward and finish the transaction. The jerky was really good and we couldn't stop. I would finish the whole bag in a day of opening it. I would come back and get more the next time I am in Vancouver. read more

Their jerky is to die for. Of the flavours offered, my favorite is the soft, spicy pork jerky. I first tried their jerky in the summer and have not been able to stop eating it since. As a bonus, there are always pretty girls working there. Definitely swing by Mei Jan Hong if you're in the neighbourhood. A++ will buy again read more