This is a Chinese market on steroids. The moment you walk in, it feels like you'd stepped into China in the 90s. The ground floor is packed with grocery stands and random shops, while the upstairs is a hawker style food court with plenty of seating. Free parking is available in the connected garage, although space is pretty tight. While market itself now opens till 8pm, many of the stalls close surprisingly early at 6pm, even on weekend. I'd recommend bringing cash as many vendors are cash only. read more

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A Richmond staple! If you're looking for authentic cheap Chinese eats, Richmond Public Market is the place to be. Upstairs is the foodcourt and downstairs are various retail stalls. Everything is no frills and old school. Walking in felt like a portal into the 80s! Even though it was our first time there, it felt so familiar in the best way. read more

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Richmond night market is chaos in the best way possible. It's loud, busy, packed, and somehow still one of the most fun summer things to do in the city. The food is really the main event here for me. There are so many unique eats and you can basically walk around grazing the whole time. The chow mein is a must every single visit, and I never skip the dim sum--especially the har gow which is honestly so good. The ice cream and dessert stalls are also worth saving room for because they're half the experience. It's definitely not somewhere I personally go for shopping. The stalls are there, but the quality isn't really the focus, and I usually just stick to the food side of things. read more

Richmond Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Searching on Yelp while staying at Richmond area, I was excited to visit Richmond Public Market, a no-frills, old-school Asian market + food court, this public market does need some renovations, could tell that this is the original public market, the parking is available but keep in mind stalls are narrow. The washrooms are available ( thank goodness) but not in the greatest condition. There are 2 levels to Richmond's Public Market, The ground floor has the market of fresh produce, seafood, meats, herbs, gifts, electronics, flowers, set up like a Chinese outdoor market . Although I never get to check out the ground level during both visit since we were here early and not open yet. But my favorite is the 2nd level, this is where the foodies will reunite, the food court, So many Asian foodies selection, from Szechuan, Taiwanese, noodles, dumplings, boba tea, even Vietnamese too, there's too many to list. The reason I made a stop here twice was for Hei Hei rice rolls, which I am pretty sure If you know, you know. I grab from 2 other shops here. Tables were provided which I was able to enjoy our rice rolls and also got take out for later. * cash only, since credit cards are not accepted, we used the ATM to take out some cash/CAD but the fees were ridiculous, better to be prepared next time and exchange $$ upon arrival to Richmond, BC. Great nostalgic place (30+ years) to visit, don't judge by the looks of it. Now extended hours and open until 8:00 pm! read more

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Super authentic to China and mimics a Chinese market overseas. Lots of grocery and meat options downstairs and a hawker style food court upstairs. Parking is available in the garage and it's fairly tight and sketchy. Cool to see in North America honestly; this kind of market doesn't exist in most major cities. read more

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Lost of stalls were closed on the day I went which was really disappointing but I guess I didn't do enough research. read more

Richmond Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Very fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of varieties. Value seemed reasonable. Prices are good. The merchants were quick to serve. Service was quick. Regular Asian merchant service: not the friendliest but did the job. The place is bright and clean. I wished it uplift it and maybe do a slight renovation especially the outside of the building and the front doors. read more

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Great spot to stop by for food on the way to downtown Vancouver. Free parking. First floor sells fresh produce, meat, seafood, Chinese medicine, etc. Compared to the food courts located in the mall, the one here on the second floor is clean and spacious, offers good variety of cuisine to choose from, and decent amount of seating. Price is reasonable. Most stalls requires cash, but also accepts WeChat pay. The only downside was the escalator was not working when we visited at end of May. read more

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Great shopping and food center with a variety of Asian cuisines! This Public Market makes you feel like you are at a food center in Asia. I ate from 3 of the food stalls here: Hei Hei Rice Roll, Mr.Mango, and Snail Rice Noodle. Since most of the food stalls are Chinese-owned, they accept Alipay, but you can only use Alipay if you have an account from China. So if you are just visiting like I did from Washington, please be sure to get cash since many of them don't accept cards. Since we didn't have CAD cash on hand, we had to go to the currency exchange, then come back to eat here. I would say it was well worth it, though! Prices were also great for how much you got. The rice roll was obtained from Hei Hei Rice Roll contained a mixture of beef and shrimp with green onion. lettuce, and bean sprouts on top. It was delectable and absorbed the sauces well! The dish we got from the Snail Rice Noodle stall was some Snail Rice Noodle with Duck, I think? The bowl had a lot of noodles and meat. I loved the sourness of the soup along with the various amounts of toppings. This is such a great choice to try at the Richmond Public Market. To drink, we got a Mango Yogurt from Mr.Mango. It was creamy and cool. Perfect for the sunny weather. This was my first time coming to this Public Market and eating here instead of going to Aberdeen Centre, and I loved everything I ate here. I would come back next time prepared, so I don't waste any time not eating. read more

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02.12.26 @11:26a Majority of the food vendors are local on the 2nd floor. Here more traditional style. The fish market mens are rude as I was recording, this one man said no video this is not china!! What the hell, like you not come from china yourself?! read more

Very busy and lively at 1 PM on a Saturday. Love the food court for the great variety of all sorts of delicious Chinese foods and treats. The lower floor has groceries, vegetables, meats and herbal items. A free other shops such as travel agency, nail salon, florist, etc. many of the lower floor stalls are closed/empty - which makes the place seem kinda tired and dead. Prices for all shops and foods seem quite reasonable. Hunting for a parking spot is a bit of a mess and tight on turns - but the turnover of spots seems fairly quick and it's free. read more

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This place takes me back to Hong Kong -- and even the food centres of Singapore. Albeit not "cheap" by any means, the food and vibes make up for it. Definitely hit up the popular spots: Chef Lius kitchen, Peanuts bubble tea, and Hei Hei Rice Roll. There's something for everyone here and it's great to divide and conquer via family style eating. Not much seating (especially when it's busy) due to the layout but parking is free so takeout is recommended, and remember to bring a bag (or box!) read more

Richmond Public Market - Taiwanese beef noodle soup, chicken nuggets, rice noodle roll - Public Markets Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Upon landing in YVR, the plan was to pick up our rental car and drive to Whistler. But, we needed lunch. When I saw that Richmond was right near the airport, we decided to make the Richmond Public Market one of our stops. It was a Thursday at around 12:30. There is a free parking lot with various levels, which looked pretty full despite the market seeming a bit empty - but it was easy to find a spot, and people are always leaving. I think I expected more of this market and was a little disappointed. On the lower level, you have all of your groceries like produce, seafood, meat, a few bakeries, jewelry stores, kind of like a mini Chinatown. Upstairs is the food court. I was hoping there would be more of a variety, but most of the stalls were just selling pre-cooked Chinese food - the ones where you can pick a variety of 3 or 4 dishes for a set price. None of them looked too appealing. We ended up picking some rice rolls and spicy intestines from two of the stalls. If you're staying in Downtown Vancouver, this isn't close. So I would say it's not really worth going out of your way for (unless you have a car). Tip - a lot of the stalls are cash only. read more

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I came here for lunch on a Saturday. been at least 20 yrs since ive last been here. the 2nd floor is basically a food court for chinese food - you get a mixture of lots of different chinese foods - HK staples, taiwanese food, northern chinese dishes, bubble tea, etc etc. Most visible are several chinese fast food places with giant mounds of premade deep fried stuff. Those places all have similar prices (e.g. 3 items on rice for $15). the main level is mostly a chinese supermarket. I didnt explore there so I cannot comment. The food court is is not super clean but not super dirty either; middle of the pack. The multi-level parkade has enough parking; I went at a peak hour and still found parking near the top. the spots are reasonably spacious too. I sample food at 3 different places. Everything was good enough for the reasonable prices, but certainly not the best when you compare it to dedicated restaurants. Bring cash - most places cash only. Tables fill up quickly during peak hours - but turnover is high so just hang around and you'll eventually find a seat. I would come back if i was in the area and wanting a quick chinese meal, no frills and low price. read more

Richmond Public Market is a fantastic place to kill time and stuff your face. They do have a dedicated parking garage with plenty of spots, but the entrance is sooo narrow and it'll take you 10 minutes to make the first turn. The first floor is a open marketplace with a butchery, bakery, clothing, kitchenware, and more for you to explore. However, the second floor is a fantastic food court with a variety of Chinese food options at an insanely reasonable price. I will note that most of these shops are cash only, but there is an ATM available on the second floor if you showed up unprepared. Captain Wa (4.75/5): Insanely good values for rice plates. Also, service is so sweet. We ordered the three item combo and when I jokingly mentioned that I wasn't selecting any vegetables, they added pork and zucchini into my box without charging me for it. Fried chicken and soy sauce chicken legitimately some of the best I've ever had. Cannot recommend this place enough. Hei Hei Rice Roll (3/5): I think this place is fairly overrated. The rice roll was too mushy for me and I didn't love the texture. Their soy sauce is fairly standard, their chili oil is delicious, and their congee is much too watery and bland. Peanut's (3.5/5): Boba shop with fresh-made wheel cakes. I got the custard and the shell texture was great - crispy shell and fluffy inside. I thought the custard was slightly too eggy, but my 4 seasons tea was great. My Noodles NN+ (4/5): Got the jian bing here and the pork was insanely tender and flavorful. Unfortunately, there wasn't quite enough sauce and it ate a little dry, especially at the end. read more

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OH CANADA I'm from California and this is the closest environment to straight CHINA that I've seen outside of mf CHINA. Amazing experience. I don't even car how the food tastes it's just fun to be home. Food is good tho read more

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Come to Richmond Public Market for the food, not the atmosphere. The building is dated, but maybe that's what gives the market its unique charm. Coming from downtown Vancouver, the Canada Line is your best option (other than driving). I visited Richmond Public Market on a rainy day, which was perfect because the market is entirely indoors. Upper level has the food court with very affordable options and some travel agencies; lower level has grocery/ meat vendors and small shops reminiscent of Ladies Market in Hong Kong. Seems like Richmond Public Market is catered more for Richmond locals, but as a visitor, my main goal was to eat at Hei Hei Rice Roll and Peanuts, people-watch, and then browse the downstairs grocery/ meat vendors. Remember to bring cash! Most (if not all) vendors do not take credit card. read more

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Ohh Richmond public market how much I miss you! best place to have brunch if you live in one of the 2 apartment buildings directly across the street. The water feature witch use to feature ducklings and some times other berds hanging around makes this place awesome. You can enter the market from either the entrance directly at the Busswell and saba intersection, the doors in front of the erble medison shopp on Westminister hieway, or the side entrance on the second floor patio least accesible due to stares. Favorite stall on the main level is the Charsue stall located behind the escolators and near the flower stall and the elevator. So sweet and tender. Parking is available in the parkade on levels3 and 4, but we would always walk from home since it is just across the way. Over all, great place to eat before making your way eltsware, or if you are a tourest and are curious about the chinies community in Richmond and metro Vancouver. read more

This is a shopping mall in a single building. From what I can tell, all vendors are Chinese. There are a few grocery stores, houseware, phone cases, imported furniture, old/used clothing, Chinese herbs, and suitcases. The entire second floor contains Chinese food stalls. The second floor feels like a hawkers market found in Singapore. There are hard-to-find indoor seating and a few outdoor tables. Years ago, the building must have contained western vendors, but it has been taken over by Chinese vendors. On a Sunday afternoon, 99% of the people are Chinese. There are stairs, escalators, and an elevator. The aisles are clean with many straw clear wrappers all over the place. There is free WiFi under the name "RPM Customer". The building is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms. There is a private parking lot and  neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-170 read more

Richmond Public Market - Entrance - Public Markets Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is one of the top popular place to visit in Richmond. If you go to YouTube and search what to do or see or eat in Richmond, BC, Richmond Public Market will be among the top 5. This is a very Asian public market, the fun true kind. 90% (if not 99%) of the shops here are cash only and they have an ATM machine on the second floor near Captain Wa. They have fresh seafood, poultry, BBQ, and produce on the lower level with some shops. The second floor is all food, or street food. There are so many different kinds of street food to choose from so unless you know what you want or crave, it will be hard to pick! I've only had Captain Wa and Hei Hei Rice Rolls here and they were both delicious! I would love to try everything at this market, maybe one day when I'm back in Richmond! read more

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This is a great spot for authentic Asian food. There are a lot of shops inside the building to choose from, from boba to lunch or dinner fare. However, I'd recommend bringing cash, otherwise you might need the ATM on-site. A lot of the vendors here are Cash-Only, which isn't super convenient. read more

Not to be confused with Richmond Night Market, this Asian-centric mall is basically an indoor market for meats, seafood, produce, and fast food. The big draw is really the 2nd floor food court that features about 15 eateries ranging from drink places, pre-made buffet style (think Panda Express), to specialty shops (rice rolls or Szechuan cuisine). We only had drinks and rice rolls but the price was right. In fact, you can easily eat quite well for under $15 CDN. All the pre-made food places offerings looked pretty fresh and tasty. Plenty of parking in the indoor lot. Just be aware that hours of the food court establishments might be more like 11 am to 6 pm (shorter than the general hours of the market as a whole). Still love this place. Close your eyes and you'll be magically transported to somewhere in Asia. read more

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Thus place remind me of the old style of public market in HK. Like 50 years old. It used to have more stalls on the ground level but now quite a few empty spaces. The upper deck is like a food court, has varies choices. Parking is not fun though. Small space and turns are narrow read more

Bring CAD CASH. The parking lot is a bit tight. There is fresh meat, produce and herbal store on the bottom ground level. Overall this place is affordable with big portions. Hei Hei Rice Roll is a popular spot here. read more

Chinese fast food galore! Among other things. If you've checked out the Richmond food scene you've most likely heard of the Richmond Public Market. I have not been to China, but from what I hear, being here is much like being in an authentic Chinese market with many vendors crammed into it. Along with that comes the street vendor, hole-in-wall vibe. But that is part of the charm and you are not coming here for the updated, modern ambiance which is not here. The bottom floor is mainly vendors selling groceries, clothes, etc. But you are here for the 2nd story, where all the food is. Be sure to bring some cash and if you don't there is an ATM so you can pull out cash. Most places are cash only from what I could gather. I went with what I'll call the "authentic Panda Express" for my meal. It was a 3 item combo with chow mein/white rice. You'll find more than 2x the entree options that you'll find at Panda. The lady who helped spoke enough English that I could understand her. I was trying to order orange chicken as one of the entrees but to my surprise, 3 options which all resembled orange chicken were all pork dishes. So I went with two of those along with a tofu/veggie choice. Also had to get one of the crabs that are on display in front of all the entrees luring you into purchase. One of the pork entrees was really good & fresh while the other seemed like it had been sitting for a while. The chow mein was quite bland but the food had so much flavor so it was not too bad. I believe the crab is coated in corn starch and then flash-fried. Went with the spicy option which is basically chili & garlic. It had good flavor but it would probably work better as some type of sauce. One win though was the excess garlic & chili tasted good with the chow mein & white rice.The 3 item combo was a large portion but since it was my only real meal for the day I finished it, but was very full. There are many other options, such as rice rolls, wheel cakes and drinks. It's a pretty big place but still small enough to check it all out pretty quickly. There is a parking structure which is great, but it was very busy so be prepared for that. Also, there are a good amount of tables in the place, so once you grab your food, just find an available table. Have I had better food before? Yes. Was the food tasty and a good deal? Yes. Do I plan on coming back? Most likely yes. Cheers! read more

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The food selection here is great. Lots of different food stalls to try out. Most places only take cash. There is an ATM near by to use. A few markets downstairs but when I went on a Sunday afternnon, not many were open. Fun place to walk around and people watch. read more

Richmond Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Richmond is already host to a number of mall asian food courts and markets. This one really feels like a true market/food court you would find in a Chinatown. It's sort of frenetic and a tad dilapidated but that adds to the charm. The only police activity I have ever seen in Richmond was when there was a tussle between patrons at one of the food stalls ( probably over the fried crab special!) I usually hit the Hei Hei rice roll stand for their stand out black truffle seafood cheung fun but there are other cuisine like Xi'an, Taiwanese and Hong Kong style foods available. The ground floor is a mix of butchers, fresh produce and random nick knack stands. Parking is on site so super convenient if you have a car. Definitely worth checking out when fooding in Richmond! read more

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The Taiwanese chicken is the best in the city, portion is huge two people can easily share one, also ate some Guilin rice noodles which is ok. Parking is a shit show in this place, it took us 15 mins to get a spot, and u need to bring cash (unless u have Alipay or wechat pay) read more

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This will be a review just for the facility and the access to the facility for now. We went here for food, specifically rice rolls at Hei Hei Rice Roll, and were disappointed to discover they only take cash. It makes sense, in a way, as it is a "market" atmosphere; however, it's also rather old fashioned. So we did not eat here but the food court is ginormous with a gorgeous high glass ceiling and we definitely will try again in the future as we have been recommended to go here. The market itself is just what it says, with many different types of vendors. It is very busy and lively - if you do not like crowds, do not go here, period. For sure we do not recommend the dedicated parking. It seems awesome at first, with a driveway especially created to get to it, then you turn under the roof and it's complete mayhem. If you want to raise your blood pressure, sure, give it a go. Not just guests but vendors also park here. There are cars backed up in lines, stacks of crates, and vendors with dollies going in between your cars while you wait. SO - we recommend just drive down the nearby streets and get paid parking. That was readily available and inexpensive. Or just walk. There's a cute park outside with ping pong tables and covered seating as well as uncovered. Can't say completely for the value; however, we do know, having seen the menu at Hei Hei, that rice rolls we got elsewhere were cheaper - also Hei Hei said they had a 25 minute wait, which seemed long for a food court. read more

I've only been here once for lunch on a weekday but I'm already super impressed by the price and selection in the food court here. I originally came here to try the rice noodle roll from Hei Hei, but unfortunately they are closed on Tuesdays, so I got some food from Wonder Wok instead. Unfortunately I had an appointment at ICBC afterwards so I didn't have much time to slowly peruse through the various food options. For $11, you can get three items and rice + either tea or soup. They really don't skimp on the portions either, so this is a fantastic value. I ate probably half of my food, and took the other half to go. But my favorite part of Wonder Wok is their amazing crab deal. They had some pre-cooked crab on display which you can buy and take home, and if you want them to heat it up, it's $12-15 depending on your sauce of choice. I asked them to stirfry it with ginger and onion for $12. It's not the freshest crab, but there's a lot of it and you really can't complain for the price! I really want to come back and try more of the food places here. read more

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The definition of a hole in the wall. Lol Richmond Public Market has been around for decades and it really shows. However don't let it's shabby exterior fool you, cause it's a bustling market with fresh produce and meats, a variety of services do travel to salons, and of course the best thing is the food court. Prices have gone up, but you can get some quality food here and super cheap bubble tea. Hei Hei rice noodle makes incredibly thin and tasty steamed rice noodles with a variety of fillings. Xi An Cafe makes tasty northern style Chinese dishes. And of course Peanuts has cheap delicious bubble tea - you can still get milk tea here for $3. A price that can't be beat. Also you can get a whole dungeness crab for $12 cooked in a flavour of your choice! A no frills gem in Richmond where you can do all your grocery shopping, and get a tasty meal. A must visit if you haven't been! read more

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Food: 4 - Asian food court on the 2nd floor with various options, including multiple "steam tray" type vendors. At Fooshing Kitchen, we got combos with salmon, chicken, beef, and rice, all very flavorful. Ambience: 3-4 - This market has a "hole-in-the-wall" grungy vibe, but seemed typical of older, authentic, traditional Chinese markets with stalls for produce, meats, seafood and other dry goods on the 1st floor. I was hoping the fruit and produce would be fresher though. Don't expect a shiny, immaculate, shopping center. read more

Great place to get fresh veggies and other groceries as well as a decent size food court on 2nd floor. The bbq place on ground floor is very popular. Many come here for bbq pork, soy chicken, etc. But beware that shop closes on Thursday. Also good is frozen dumpling shop on ground floor. Cash only. Many different flavors. Large fresh vegetables stand that's good prices. read more

Lots of places to chose from at this Asian Chinese food court. You and pick and choose from a variety of menus and share with your friends or family. I got some fish fry, tofu dishes and salty fish fried rice. They are so good and filling. If getting the ready to serve dishes they are a bit cold but they are still very tasty. Bring cash. read more

Great food and cheap. Make sure to bring cash since all the stalls takes cash only. We had Hei Hei Rice roll, Captain Wa, Peanuts and were all pretty good for the price. Located on the second floor. read more

Richmond Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

It's amazing how stuffed you can get here for very little money. We got the stir fried crab for $10, a 3 choice rice combo for $10.50 (huge portions, comes with soup), and wagon cakes for $0.85 each. And everything was so yummy too!! I don't know where else 2 people can eat for less than $30 collectively and get so full off such good food. Wish I lived near here :( read more

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It's my first time coming to Richmond and this place was one of the destinations I was most looking forward to. The Richmond Public Market definitely does not disappoint. If you're very into the Asian street food / food market vibes, this is the place! A floor full of different Asian vendors and delicious foods, you can pick and choose to try different dishes at cheaper prices. I would definitely recommend going to Hei Hei and Chef Liu if you go here. Hei Hei is known for good Chang fen with different flavors as well as some soy drinks. The wait is a bit long, but would recommend trying this place at least once. Chef Liu has delicious Taiwanese food with sides and portions that are large and are sure to stuff you. As a little beverage tip, I would also check out the Hong Kong style on the vendor next to Chef Liu. The place is run by one guy but he makes your iced lemon tea with real ingredients/fruits and is one of the best ones I've had. Just a note that this place also only takes cash so make sure to have your $$ ready! read more

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This is a very clean shopping mall with an exceptional food court on the second floor. The Richmond Public Market offers many Asian themed shops, and the food court is also 90% Asian, mostly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Many of the food court's eateries only take cash (Canadian or US dollars accepted). There are public seats and tables in the food court, but no table service. This place can get crowded during lunch and dinner times. read more

From food courts, to grocery, here to find everything! read more

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Cool little public market at the corner of buswell and Westminster. Just a short walk from the Richmond brighouse subway stop. On the bottom they have cheap clothes vendors, produce, and bakeries On the upper floor check out the food court! Xi'an cuisine and peanuts (dessert) are the places to go read more

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