Dim sum is one of the best ways to taste your way around China. Usually served as a late breakfast or lunch with lots of small plates to share, it’s an integral part of Cantonese cuisine, but many restaurants now incorporate the flavours found in other regions of China, too. The most popular part of any dim sum meal are the dumplings, which come in all shapes, sizes, flavours and textures – and the city of Richmond, in British Columbia, is where you can find some of the best outside China.
While nearby Vancouver tends to get the lion’s share of tourists, if you’re planning a trip to Canada’s west coast then stopping off at Richmond should really be on your agenda – particularly if you like Asian food. We’ve put together a more in-depth foodie guide to the city here, but if you’re looking for more of a whistlestop tour of Richmond then visiting a few places on its Dumpling Trail is the perfect way to experience its incredible food offering.
From incredible Shanghai soup dumplings to spicy, numbing Sichuan wontons, all these restaurants are known for a particular style of dumpling. Stay for a whole meal or just pop in for one dish, before moving onto the next place. Just remember – don’t judge the food from how the restaurant looks, make sure you have cash as not all accept cards, be aware dim sum isn’t always available after lunch and service can sometimes be a bit brisk! However, the second one of these dumplings hits your taste buds, you’ll realise just how amazing Richmond’s food scene is.
