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must-have specialty here? The pork-blood sausage. It divides the table between real and
pretend carnivores.
And if you're wondering: Jang Mo Jib translates as 'mother-in-law's house.'
SHANGHAI RIVER RESTAURANT
CHINESE
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(7381 Westminster Hwy, Richmond; mains $6-18; 11am-2:30pm & 5:30-11pm; Richmond-
Brighouse)
Grab a seat overlooking the kitchen window at this contemporary northern
Chinese eatery and you'll be mesmerized by the intricate handiwork that goes into fold-
ing some of the best dim-sum dumplings around. Order plates to share - one dish per
person is the usual ratio - and be careful not to squirt everyone with the delicate but
juicy pork or shrimp dumplings.
The braised duck and ham soup is a great winter warmer, too. This place fills up at
peak times, when it becomes animated with Chinese chatter. Note: the servers are often
not fluent in English.
LEISURE TEA & COFFEE
TEAHOUSE
(8391 Alexandra Rd, Richmond; 10am-6pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat, noon-8pm Sun;
Lansdowne)
This delightfully eclectic tea (including bubble tea) and coffee spot has an
Asian-influenced love for European ski-lodge interiors fused with a clientele of young
locals missing home (especially late at night). Go for a Taiwan-style shaved ice treat or
warm up in winter with a fruit-packed peach warmer tea. This cozy joint is one of
Metro Vancouver's most authentic Asian hangouts.
ENTERTAINMENT
TERMINAL CITY ROLLERGIRLS
SPECTATOR SPORT
(
www.terminalcityrollergirls.com
; Minoru Arena 7551 Minoru Gate, Richmond; adult/child $20/10)
Head to Richmond to cheer on the all-female flat-track roller derby teams as they
whistle around at breakneck speeds. Teams such as Riot Girls and Bad Reputations are
often part of the action here and they've lured a loyal local following in recent years.
This is Metro Vancouver's most popular alternative sports league, and possibly the
most fun you'll have on your Richmond day out.
