Daiso Japan at Aberdeen Center, Richmond, BC
Shopping and Eating Out in Richmond, BC
Dim Sum at Continental Seafood
Since moving the US Midwest, I dearly miss the weekly dim sum lunches I enjoyed with my family. In Minnesota, there was a local dim sum restaurant in Bloomington, but it closed down 2 years ago. Since then, we only eat dim sum during our visits to either Toronto or Vancouver.
The morning after we arrived in Vancouver, we had dim sum at Sun Sui Wah restaurant in Vancouver. Our next dim sum adventure was at Continental Seafood Restaurant located on Cambie street in Richmond. It is situated in a strip mall with lots of parking. This restaurant is "family style" meaning that it's not fancy or expensive.
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| Continental Seafood Restaurant |
We ordered the usual Sui Mai
Steamed pork dumpling
Lo Mai Gai
Sticky Rice in Banana Leaves
Cheung Fun
Rice noodle sheets filled with shrimp or beef
Lo Bak Go
Fried radish cake with Chinese Sausage
Fun Gor
Dumplings wrapped in cornstarch skins with peanuts and vegetables
Har Gow
Shrimp dumpling - smaller in size than Sun Sui Wah, but just as tasty
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic (Ong Choy)
We always order a green veggie dish "choy" with our dim sum
Shopping At Aberdeen Center, Richmond, BC
Aberdeen Center is a huge Asian mall in Richmond, BC. It has three floors of stores and restaurants and a large food fair. The mall sells a huge range of items, clothes, furniture, cosmetics, and cars. You can buy a $5 dress at one store, and buy a Lamborghini in another!
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| Aberdeen Center Main Atrium |
At the center of the mall is an open atrium with an indoor pond and fountain.
Every 1/2 hour the fountain springs to action and puts on a water and light show.
Neon Green Lamborghini displayed at Aberdeen Center
Daiso Japan, Aberdeen Center, Richmond BC
Daiso Japan at the Aberdeen Center, is the Japanese retailer's first North American store with over 26,000 feet of shopping! This amazing store sells unique items that range in price from $2 to $6. There are also 15 locations in the United States: 5 in Washington, and 10 in California.
During my trip to Vancouver, I visited the store twice, spending at least 2 hours shopping. I regret that I had not gone a third time!
Entrance of Daiso Japan
China Section, Daiso Japan
Extensive China Section
Bowls and saucers for $2 each
Amazing prices for rice bowls.
Daiso sells a variety of cups and mugs
Home Decor Section, Daiso Japan
Decorative planter glass beads for $2. A great deal!
Arts and Crafts Section, Daiso Japan
Art supplies for $2!
I bought the white pointy brushes on the left for $2
Japanese origami paper for $2
Assorted boxes for $2
Toiletries Section, Daiso Japan
Hair Scissors for $2
Air Sickness Bags
Disposable Underwear. What a cool idea.
Travel ointment/toiletry containers for $2.
I really like these since they are very squishy and have proper lids.
Cooking Section, Daiso Japan
Cute toothpicks for my kids
Very pretty pink acrylic wine stopper
Daiso has a nice variety of food molds. I bought this one to make polymer clay rings.
Daiso also carries hard to find kitchen stuff, like this non-stick steaming cloth for dumplings.
Fat soaking sheet. Love the description.
When you are visiting Richmond, BC, please be sure to eat a traditional Chinese dim sum lunch and shop at Aberdeen Center. Thanks for reading!
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