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RICHMOND: H-Mart Korean grocery, food counter

are you gonna eat that? — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:31:15 +0000

H-Mart is named after a Korean phrase “Han Ah Reum” which means “arm full of groceries.” I left with a tummy full of food.

H-Mart is an Asian supermarket, with predominantly Korean products. From a corner store in New York City in 1982, it now has almost 50 stores across North America and one [...]

RICHMOND: Night Market

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:16:15 +0000

The Richmond night market is a totally fun outing on a summer night, and growing so quickly that it’s now in its third location in less than a decade.

The popularity led to a fight between event companies, but all you need to know is don’t eat before you come here! Your eyes will [...]

RICHMOND: Horse sashimi

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:45:55 +0000

Like so many interesting restaurants in Richmond, Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant is located in a strip mall.

Named after the world’s biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in Tokyo, Tsukiji’s website claims that its daily catches are imported directly from its namesake.

I’m not skeptical because it is right near the airport, and the sashimi [...]

RICHMOND: $11.95 prime rib

are you gonna eat that? — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000

UPDATE-2011: Seventh Heaven Cafe is now closed. A different Hong-Kong style cafe called ABC has replaced it.

Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre mall — anchored by Daiso, the best place to spend your toonies — is full of (mostly Chinese) places to eat. Its food court is fabulous, but there are also several restaurants tucked in the complex. [...]