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From Heartbreak to Gelato: The Story Behind Daydreamers by Cafe 33
Opening a cafe in Richmond is a bold move in 2026, but doing it while the whole world watches? That’s next-level. If you’ve walked past the old Pokey…
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One Cafe is Crossing the Bridge: New Burnaby Location Coming Soon
If you’ve spent any time in Richmond’s food courts lately, you’ve likely seen the One Cafe (正斗) takeover. They are officially moving at lightning speed, and their latest…
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The $10 Ramen Survival Guide: How to Beat Inflation at Aberdeen Centre
Whether you’re looking to save a ten-dollar bill or trying to conquer a five-bowl beast, Ramen Takanotsume is currently the most interesting spot in Aberdeen Centre. Most ramen…
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Is CF Richmond Centre Becoming the New Foodie Capital of Richmond?
If you’ve been near the south end of CF Richmond Centre lately, it’s looking less like a mall and more like a whole new city. With the new…
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Aberdeen Centre’s Food Scene is Shifting: Big Closures & A Mystery Newcomer
If you thought the food scene at Lansdowne was moving fast, Aberdeen Centre just said, “Hold my bubble tea.” It feels like every time we walk through the…
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Chengdu Noodle is Taking Over: A Quick Update on the Old YGF Spot
If you caught our update last week about the sudden closure of YGF Malatang (YGF Noodles) on Ackroyd Road, we already have some news. The unit—located just two…
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Is Bellwether Finally Opening at 8251 Alexandra Rd?
Earlier this week, the BiteBuddy team spotted actual signs of life at the old Tian Shi Fu unit. Construction crews were on-site, the doors were open, and the…
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YouNMi Rice Noodles: Richmond’s Newest “Build-Your-Own” Noodle Spot
If you’ve been craving that customizable, Hong Kong-style noodle experience, a new player just entered the Richmond scene. YouNMi Rice Noodles (a cute play on “You and Me”)…
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A New “Boil and Sizzle” Concept is Taking Over Chef Hung at Aberdeen Centre
If you’ve been to Aberdeen Centre lately, the “Food News” hasn’t been great. We just lost Garaku Soup Curry and Meiten (the katsu spot) in the same month,…