Mandarin: The Largest Chinese All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Chain in Canada

My 10-year old nephew has been talking up Mandarin, his favorite buffet spot in Ottawa, for years now. When I visited Ottawa for Ribfest in June, he was all set on taking me there. By the way, Ottawa Ribfest on Sparks Street was a blast! Lots of great BBQ, and the atmosphere was lively. For … More Mandarin: The Largest Chinese All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Chain in Canada

Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) Face-Off | Richmond, BC

Richmond, BC offers some of the most authentic Shanghai cuisines in Canada. So, every time I visit, I have to have my Shanghai dim sum fix. Now, for those not in the know, “Dim sum” is the Cantonese pronunciation for snacks while “Dian Xin” is the Mandarin pronunciation. Many regions in China boast their own … More Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) Face-Off | Richmond, BC

The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant | Granville Island, Vancouver BC

I travelled to Richmond, BC for Chinese New Year in Feb. 2024. After dim sum at Sun Sui Wah in Vancouver on a Saturday, we decided to visit Granville Island. The last time I was there was over 10 years ago. Granville Island is a wonderful place to visit. There’s plenty to see, do, and … More The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant | Granville Island, Vancouver BC