Bamboo Grove Restaurant

Tried two winning dishes from 2021 ChineseRestaurantAwards Critic’s choice list at Bamboo Grove: “Abalone ginger and green onion hotpot” and “BC geoduck with scrambled egg.” The abalone hotpot was excellent - the abalone was cooked perfectly - tender and flavorful. The scrambled egg geoduck was ok. Separately, the scrambled egg was very good - but combined with geoduck, it does not enhance but rather covers the delicate flavor of the geoduck. In my opinion, it does not worth the $128 price for the dish. The abalone hotpot (with 4 pieces) costs $88 and needs to be preordered the day before.

The food is decent but the service from our waitress yesterday was extremely rude. It was brought up that there were certain things that a guest at the table does not eat and she made a snarky remark about that. Also, the waitress had a very strong accent so when a sauce she suggested for one of the dishes was misheard she got all snappy when it was clarified that she meant something else. People go to restaurants to enjoy food, not for bad attitude and unsolicited advice especially at that price point. The parking lot is also extremely tight with limited spots. Will never return again.

I can't be the only person who has not heard of this place but apparently I'm talking to my colleagues at dinner, this is an institution in Richmond with respect to Chinese dining. It's been here for three generations and continues to do excellent business. It's known for its traditional fair, fresh food and personable service. The selection is generally northern Chinese fare however it ranges throughout all of the Chinese palate. It's a bit hard to find as it's located on the main thorough fare but the entrance is actually backing out onto a lane. Selection of food was extensive on the menu and they have an extensive wine list interestingly and hard liquor availability. The owner was present tonight and spent a lot of time with us and represents the approachability and personality of the place which is fun and engaging and authentic. Definitely will come again and bring friends and family.

Make a reservation, Ignore the menu, get this: Ginko pork stomach soup (the greatest thing we had, and there was so much!) Spicy eggplant and prawns (a personal favourite! The sauce was to die for!) Prime and crispy beans. Also got some delicious flat noodles, but I was too busy eating to take more pictures! Great location for a family group, round tables and dark decore. It's loud, but that's exactly what families are like. My boyfriend has seen a lot, I mean a LOT, of Chinese style family restaurants. He rated this 4.5 stars and he is very dicerning!!! I'm giving it the full five because lawdy that soup! I will be back....