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This place so was busy at 8 PM! They have been rated as one of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in 2025 and I can totally understand why. I shared the Sour Cabbage Fish Pot with two other friends and the portion was so big, we still had leftovers. The fish was fresh and the overall quality was really good. The soup here is drinkable and not too salty (unlike some other places I've been to). I'd definitely come back here to try the Mala Fish Pot!
5 stars for the black pepper Dungeness crab alone - so delicious; perfectly cooked, and the peppercorn coating was well-balanced/not overwhelming. The natural sweetness of the crab really shined. We will come back solely for this dish. Other seafood items that we ordered were fairly good, too (although it's hard to mess up steamed whole fish/shrimp). Service was excellent: drinks refilled regularly, shells cleared, plates replaced. Our server made some astute recommendations, too, regarding the menu items (geoduck 2 ways was spot-on). I wish they'd had spot prawns and whole scallops available, but they have what they have in season on any given Sunday.
We revisited Fishman for dinner. I still remember how their seafood dishes were outstanding from previous visit. This time, we ordered crab again. What we ordered: Limited Gigantic snow crab 3lb with salted egg yolk sauce - highly recommended by staff Seafood fried rice Baked large beach oyster with four unique flavors. Highlight was definitely snow crab! Salted egg yolk sauce was great as usual, crab meat was so tender and sweet! I am glad to follow staff's advice. Presentation was good, too. Rice cake was chewy, soft and paired with sauce so well and so addictive. Seafood fried rice was also great! Clam was so juicy and delicious! prawn was nicely firm and very good. Ingredients were outstanding. And Baked beach oyster was also great item. Oyster paired with each unique different flavor(Forgot to ask what kinds of each flavor..), Oyster itself was very large and creamy. Highly recommend this item, too. Overall, our revisit to Fishman was another great experience. Restaurant was packed, No doubt this restaurant is very popular for long time.
the fish man feels like something has changed compared to how it used to be. it doesn't quite hit as hard as it once did, when the flavours were bolder, punchier, and more memorable overall. this visit felt more restrained. the prawn dish, which used to be loaded with dried chilies and minced garlic, now comes with green and red peppers and a softer, more toned down flavour. it's still decent, just not as distinctive or intense as before. the seafood fried rice also felt more standard this time, with less wok hei and that smoky depth that used to set it apart. it was properly made, just less seafood and less memorable. the pea tips were the highlight, well executed with garlic and good wok hei, and closest to the quality we remember from earlier visits. we also had chicken yakitori, a small portion, five skewers with slightly fatty meat and simple seasoning, which was pleasant but not particularly memorable. the watermelon juice was fresh, light, and refreshing. service was polite and efficient, though the dining room felt a bit more transactional, with newer staff and less of the familiar flow the restaurant used to have. overall, still a decent seafood spot in richmond, but something has definitely changed. it doesn't feel quite as bold or distinctive as it once did, even though the food is still solid and the experience runs smoothly.
We definitely enjoyed the fresh seafood in a relaxing dining atmosphere with exceptional service and delicious cuisine. Medium lingcod with golden combo and sour cabbage Baked oyster - mayo, spicy, bkack bean and garlic Lobster with sticky rice Tip: Pack up the remainder of the fish soup and enjoy it the next day with noodle or rice.
The Fish Man was probably our favorite meal during our winter road trip. We made reservations thinking that we might try the king crab. We changed our mind on the king crab since we were only a party of 3. We ended up ordering a geoduck clam two ways, as sashimi and poached, a Dungeness crab with salted egg yolk, and a seafood fried rice. The food was fantastic. The clam whether poached or sashimi was briny and had a great crunch to it. It was very good with a little bit of lemon. The crab came with fried rice cakes. The salted egg yolk gave it a nice flavor. They cooked it perfectly. The fried rice was one of the best fried rice that we've ever had. The rice came with full size shrimp. We weren't expecting dessert, but, I think because our family of 3 ordered so much, they gave us a complimentary dessert. We enjoyed everything about our meal at the Fish Man. We definitely will have to visit this place again.
If you like seafood definitely go and try them! Very fresh seafood and lots of choices. Pricing is fair and flavour is good. Parking is a bit of a pain though. It is on a very busy street with many restaurants. Service is good. The seating is good and not too tight.
My family went here for dinner based on its recognition in the Chinese Restaurant Awards (2022), Vancouver Magazine Best Restaurants Awards (2024) and countless Instagram reviews. We made a reservation on OpenTable (which is a rare platform to use among Chinese restaurants in Greater Vancouver). We were seated a few minutes after arrival. The space feels energetic. It's a more modern restaurant, so there is much color and younger vibrancy than a traditional Chinese restaurant. What else is different? No round tables - only smaller square tables - which means it's better designed for small groups rather than large groups. We ended up trying a number of items: - Beef Belly Skewers: Very good. Everyone loved them. I wished we had ordered more. - Chicken Skewers: Ok. I think asked for something but they ran out and gave us gizzards and hearts, which are never good because they become mealy and not enjoyable to eat. - Dungeness Crab with Salty Egg Yolk: Good. Prepared as well as lots of restaurants. They provide disposable gloves to eat with, but nothing to crack the shells. - Stir Fried Vegetables: Good. No complaints. - Fresh Fish with Tofu Hot Pot: Very good. - Fresh Fish Steamed: Very good. - Lobster with Sticky Rice: Very good. Service is really very good. Genuinely more friendly and talkative than I'm accustomed too, but I appreciated. Overall, a good meal. It was different in that the decor and service is what really stood out, and that's the difference maker compared to most other Chinese restaurants with the same quality of food. That being said, you pay for it too. I definitely enjoyed it, but it better suited for a small groups rather than large ones.
Fish Man Restaurant is such a great find! The food was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Everything we ordered was delicious. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes -- late night special, $99 special crab or lobster w/3 dishes, definitely great value for the money. On top of that, the service was warm and friendly. Overall, a fantastic dining experience -- we'll definitely be back!
The Fish Man is a great spot for fresh seafood. We the seasonal meal. The mala razor clams were the highlight as it was great flavor and texture! The lobster was slightly disappointing as it lacked flavor or depth. The lobster itself felt fresh, but seems a bit small/little meat for 3lb. Would love to go back and try other things on their menu. Staff was friendly and able to answer all of our questions. There were plenty of tables available at 1:30pm. You can see the live seafood tanks in the back. There is a free small parking lot behind of the restaurant that can easily fill up. The spots are a bit tight.
Fish Man has always had a decent reputation in Richmond, and coming back after 2 years, i was very disappointed by how far the quality has fallen. I was recommended by a friend to try their sour cabbage fish, but unfortunately the dish was some how more sweet than sour, with a strong taste of MSG that didnt even contribute to the umami that MSG is known for. We ordered the ling cod, but it did not taste too fresh. The clams we ordered, although big, was also underseasoned, and a bit undercooked too giving it a slightly fishy taste that a sign of poor quality int the raw ingredient. Overall, a bland disppointment. The prawns however, were pretty good. The skins were crispy, flavourful and easy to eat! We also tried some of their bbq skewers, and that too was quite mid. Nothing to special about it. While the service is average and the environment lively, the quality food is not up to par anymore, and given the general quality of chinese food in richmond, i would not waste a meal here.
This is a fantastic place for Chinese seafood, particularly the ingredients and cooking. Everything was incredibly fresh and juicy. Seafood should be fresh and less salty with more natural flavours. If you don't like their cooking style then that's your problem and you shouldn't bother with Chinese seafood or Chinese food. The only thing holding it back from a perfect five stars is the service and price. I understand the price considering the location and BC but the service is lacking.
The first thought I had when the sour lingcod dish came out was that it is so much bigger than anything served in restaurants in NYC! The flavor was still very on point although I would have liked it spicier. The other main fish we ordered, which was a rockfish on their signature grill with a mix of toppings, was a bit less exciting as it tasted a bit over cooked and not spicy enough. It could have been an off hour because the restaurant was technically on lunch break when we came in. The skewers were also mostly delicious, but a few pieces were a bit over cooked as well and ate dry. The chicken wing ended up being the best, with the intestine being a second. All the appetizers were great, with my personal favorite being the cold tofu and thousand year egg dish.
4 years ago
Our first time here and on Mother's Day. The food was awesome, the place is great and the service is good too. We ordered another 10 pieces of their yummy Beef Skewers but unfortunately it was not entered in their system. Because we had to wait, they waived it and was free. Loved everything especially their Beef Skewers, Scallops and Cucumber salad. We will definitely be back! read more
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Loved the dishes here! I've tried the fish pot, zucchini salad, eggplants, skewers, oysters, and squids. They're all really delicious! However, each of those dishes is quite oily, so be ready for that- especially if you want it to be spicier! read more
8 years ago
My friend recommended this restaurant to me, she was definitely right!!! The fish was so tasty, crispy, the flavor was just right for me. I love the spicy clams, garlic abalone, and spicy cold noodle! In addition, the service was friendly and quickly. I will come back again:) read more
4 years ago
Our first time here. 10 p.m. on a Sunday and the place is bustling. The two of us enjoyed an order of spicy clams, a medium grilled ling cod (two-pepper-level spicy, which was just enough to tingle in the tongue and make your nose run), and a refreshing pitcher of watermelon juice. The clams were plump and full of garlic and chili, a perfect flavor combo. Our half of a ling cod (fish was sliced in half) bubbled through the meal over its own flame and melted in our mouths. And our fresh-tasting watermelon juice perfectly balanced the heat from the food. Service was efficient and very helpful, as I asked our server for suggestions. We live in Washington state now I want to eat here again and again. Guess we'll be making more border crossings. read more
7 years ago
I'm not a big fan of fish but after reading up on the great reviews, I decided it was a good place to try. Of course, it didn't disappoint me. This place has a pretty simple menu. You can choose a fish, broth and veggies to put together. The fish is cooked to perfection. A very crisp outside with very moist and soft meat on the inside. We got a low spice level but it was pretty spicy. So I wouldn't recommended going higher on the spice unless you have a high tolerance for it. The fish comes in two sizes a M or L. The medium is more than enough for two people. We did decide to get some salad and lamb skewers which didn't disappoint either but it did turn out to be a little too much for us at the end. Overall, the service is pretty good and the food is very solid. I would recommend this place if you're craving fish that's served in a flavorful broth. read more
The food was good and we got the lobster over rice, scallops, fish hot pot, fish in spicy sauce, cucumber salad, cabbage, and lamb and tendan skewers. The place was very busy and you must have reservation. The lobster rich must be ordered immediately. It takes a very long time and we finally got it only just before our time on the table was up. For the wait, it definitely didn't impress me. I could barely taste the lobster in the egg fried rice in the flavor. The service was awesome, constantly switching out the plates to being new clean ones, which is helpful when there r bones in the fish to fish out. They also served warm water w lemon, which I found warming and uniquely pleasing. The scallops were disappointing tasted overcooked for me bec I like it cooked very lightly. Scallops also had a bit too raw garlic mixed w the noodle topper. I think I would have liked a raw or barely scorched scallop much better. The rest of th food were great, hence the 4 stars despite the lobster and scallops not being impressive (would give 2 stars if it was just those 2 items). We still had a great time and they had quick, attentive good service on a busy lunar new year evening. Glad we got there early for dinner. read more
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Great place to enjoy mainland dishes and cold beers with friends. The fish was fresh but could do without the two add-ons. They had the special on uni and that was absolutely the highlight for us. 2 adults and 2 kids and the meal set us back about $2 Benjamins. read more
7 years ago
Had an amazing meal here this weekend. Food was awesome and decor was nice. Props to whoever designed the place. It was modern yet welcoming. Especially loved the high ceiling. While busy and full of diners, it did not feel cramped at all. Only bad things to say about the experience was parking (hard to find a spot in this busy and popular area of town) and wait time to be seated. I made a reservation 30 minutes prior to dining time (my bad) and was told there will be a short wait upon arrival. I ended up waiting 30 minutes for a table of 2, but the wait was definitely worth it. Menu is mostly seafood with some BBQ meat and veggie items. You must order their signature fish dish. You pick your fish from a variety of offerings (sole, rock cod, sea bass, ling cod and more). You pick the size of fish which will vary in portion and price. You then pick a flavor out of 7 or 8 flavors. Half of them are spicy. Lastly you choose toppings to add to your dish, like bean curds, lotus root, veggies, quail egg, etc. I think there must be 30-40 different toppings, which ranges from $3-4 per portion and you can pick and choose what to add. This dish is served in a flat metal hot pot so the sauce/broth is simmering the whole time. We tried the Australian sea bass in pickled red chilli sauce and it was excellent. Fish was fresh and easy to eat, and flavor was yummy and overpowering. Towards the end it got a little bit too spicy but we could not stop eating. We also tried the stir fry spicy clams (recently recognized by the 2019 Chinese Restaurant Awards), steamed scallops with prawn and uni, geoduck with green onion and bean sprouts, and grilled ribeye steak skewers. Everything we tried was excellent and prices were reasonable. Total cost for food and 2 beers was $200 including tips. I will definitely come back, ideally in a bigger group so we can try more things! There were about 20 different BBQ items, but one condition for BBQ was that you must order at least 5 skewers of one item at a minimum. For example, we had to order 5 skewers of the ribeye steak ($2/skewer), which can be a bit much for 2 people. Other items of interest include garlic or cheese lobster, raw or steamed oysters, and lots of different appetizers and fillers. Highly recommended but do budget some time for parking and waiting for your table. read more
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Went here on a friend's recommendation and it definitely did not disappoint! If you like fish but feel that it sometimes lacks flavour (aka spice and herbs and tanginess), this place will check all the boxes for you. The way you order is that you decide the fish you want (we want with cod I believe), then you decide the spice level (we did pickled szechuan which was listed as medium and was plenty spicy without making you tear up) and then you pick the veggies you want in the broth. It all comes in a hot pot style dish with the fish grilled to perfection and laid on top of the amazing mixture of broth and veggies. It was an amazing experience, the food was delicious and a medium sized fish was PLENTY for 2 people (we couldn't finish it). Definitely recommend if you're in the area. Docking a star for unreasonably expensive veggies (like $5 ish each) and you MUST pick 3 of them (no option to pick none or fewer). read more
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If you like fresh seafood and spicy food, this is the place to be. Pick a fish (they have six options), pick a flavour, order a few side dishes, get the lamb skewers covered in cumin and you are set for the night. The waitress told me the fish is a fusion dish as there is no fresh seafood in Sichuan Province, China. How creative it is to combine the best of both worlds. Cosy and modern decor, very comfortable seating arrangement; friendly staff, I highly recommend it. read more
They have really fresh seafood, and they make them taste good too! I like that they have so many different sauces for the whole fish dish, and different kinds of fish to pick from too. Too bad they didn't have sea urchin today, but every else we ordered was delicious. service was super good too! read more
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We know it's hard to park around this area so we decided to walk to The Fish Man for dinner. We ordered a small tilapia for two, but as we were ordering the waitress told us we had to get minimum of 3 side dishes along with the fish order. On top of that, we also ordered lamb skewers (minimum 5 orders). Overall food was very filling for the both of us. We got the medium spicy fish and it only got a little too oily towards the end. Environment of the restaurant was busy since there were a few big parties in there. We paid about $60 for this meal. **Cash or debit only** read more
7 years ago
I rarely write reviews but for this I would cuz it's just SO GOOD. We ordered Catfish with Numb Spicy level. The fish was crispy on the outside and super soft inside, while the seasonings complemented it very well. Been here twice and will definitely come back again! read more
7 years ago
Outstanding !!!! OMG I still dream about this meal. The award winning stir fried clams were excellent and so was the fish. We had 4 stars of heat. And it was perfect. The sauces make you want to eat more even after you are stuffed. read more
4 years ago
It's our 4th time to the shop, we still really love the food. My BF is Spanish and he loves fried rice. And he is quite picky and high standard. And Fish man seafood fries rice has very good wok and amazingly abundance of good quality seafood. The lobster was yummy, not too oily despite it is deep fried and the yolk taste smeared all over the shell had been finger licking good. we also had previously famous sweet and sour Ling cod, scallops with green onions, abalone, grilled squid, clams, we liked and recommend them all. Not to mention the unusual terrace where one can enjoy the sun with a pitcher of beer read more
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We went to try this grilled fish place for our first time. The catfish was definitely very crispy, flavourful and juicy. We added extra Chinese cabbage and frozen tofu as side dishes in it (one tofu had one weird black spot on it, which made it look bit suspicious to eat), but the overall quality of the fish was very good. We also ordered sea urchin and geoduck, I have to say the sea urchin was one of the best I had so far! Basically just melted in my mouth. Cons: the price was bit expensive but you would have enough amount of food for that as well. read more
5 years ago
Great food. Fresh fish. If you like spicy with seafood, that's where you'd like to try. A bit pricy, though. read more
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Went in for dinner at 10pm and the tables are still all full. My boyfriend and I weren't too hungry so we didnt order their famous fish dish. Instead, we got lamb skewers, razor clams, and oyster. I was in seafood heaven when the dishes came out. Everything was delicious and flavorful, we definitely cleaned everything even though we weren't hungry to begin with.... read more
8 years ago
Surprisingly good in terms of taste (authentic Chinese cuisine), service, and vibe. Reasonable pricing. One of the rare finds in Vancouver that allows you to customize fish dishes in various Szechuan style. - Picky Eaters read more
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6 years ago
One hidden gem in my restaurant lists. Tasty food, good service, and delightful environment. Will come back again and again. read more
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1170-8391 Alexandra Road
Richmond, BC V6X 1C3
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Golden Village, City Centre
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(604) 284-5393
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