i love visiting aberdeen centre, especially during lunar new year, and this year, the year of the…read morefire horse, the atmosphere feels especially fitting. bold. vibrant. and just dramatic enough to be fun. the parking lot though, is a whole other story. slow laps, strategic patience, and the quiet hope that someone is actually leaving. when brake lights flash, you quickly signal and ease into a spot, it feels like a small personal victory. fitting for a fire horse year. inside, the tension disappears. the atrium opens bright and welcoming, warm white lights cascading down. red lanterns line the second level in formation, fairy lights tracing the railings. red against gold. shimmer against polished tile. at the centre, cherry blossom trees frame a vivid red backdrop. two lion dance heads rest at the edge of the stage, alert and expressive, as if ready to spring to life at any moment. friends and families move in easy rhythm. it is busy, but not chaotic. lively, but warm. vendors line the walkways with red envelopes, tassels, lucky charms, and gleaming ornaments. conversations drift between tables as families debate which decoration might bring the most luck for the year ahead. tucked among it all, a lego pop up draws a steady line. bright red bricks categorized by size, sorted neatly, an intricate lego dragon display standing guard. kids build instinctively, and with full concentration. parents "supervise" while quietly contributing a few extra pieces for structural integrity. we wander upstairs, pause along the railing, take it all in. and almost without fail, every visit ends the same way: the food court. because no matter how stunning the decor, no matter how many photos we take, it never feels complete without drinks in hand and snacks on the table or to go.

02.12.26 @1pm…read more Parking lot was packed. Will need patient. This asian mall is better than the others I have drop by. But not much food vendors and more modern style for both the place and food.

The Yaohan Centre, located at 3700 No. 3 Road in Richmond, BC,…read more The Osaka Supermarket is a popular grocery shopping landmark in Richmond and the greater Vancouver area. Originally the mall was established by the Japanese Yaohan International Group in 1993, and the Osaka Supermarket was also was built upon a foundation of Japanese operational philosophy. The ownership was transitioned to T&T Supermarket Inc. and eventually Loblaw Companies Limited, the "Osaka" brand is maintained to a unique value proposition: The traditional standard style of Japanese Service. The Value of the Service shopping at Osaka Supermarket is not just in the selection of the freshness products; also enjoying the storekeeper disciplined service for the customer-centric environment that has been maintained since its inception.

A massive centre bustling with food vendors and a massive grocery store…read more The food court really made me feel like I was in a night market. So many vendors with so many options. The food was laid out so picturesque at some stalls as well. Everything was very much made fresh to order as well. The facility itself is fairly clean and the restrooms seem to be serviced regularly. I do wish the entrances smelled less like cigarettes but they can't really control what goes on outside and the way that it wafts inside.

The mall is old and tired looking and it shows. Fortunately the washrooms have been upgraded to…read morethis decade so it is decent. It is quite sprawling and confusing. It does have anchor tenants at all sides, so remember where you come in from. What I appreciate about this mall is the prices at the food court. I'm not sure if there is an agreement or something, but most of the food operators have at least a couple of items under $10, making it very affordable. Some even sell coffee or tea at under $2. You do see many elderly Asians here, maybe that's why there is cheaper options? They do occupy the tables at the food court chatting for a long period of time. Think of this as another version of Timmies, but with more food options. I was told the T&T here is the largest and it is busy at all hours. The parking area near it is always full. Park elsewhere where it has more empty spots. I like this Asian mini mart (Smart Save) where you can get many food stuff from Asia that are not available in T&T. There is also Langley Farm Market here which has nice produce. There are also Daiso, Dollarama, JYSK, Forum home appliances, etc here. Interesting mix of tenants. Crowded on weekends especially when there are special events in the atrium. It's like a typical mall you will see in Asia, packed with families.

If not for the T&T, a couple of the restaurants, and free parking lot, this mall would be a 100%…read morepass. It's outdated and the shops aren't inspiring or interesting for the most part. Since it has its own sky train station stop, I'm just waiting for the mall to be renovated/updated.

cf richmond centre really does have it all, uniqlo, zara, h&m, the apple store, muji, the lego…read morestore, sephora, basically all the staples you actually want in one place and then some. it makes running errands or doing a proper shopping trip super easy, especially if you're the "one stop and done" type. a little context that makes it even more impressive: it's one of the major shopping hubs in richmond and sits right by the canada line's richmond-brighouse station, so getting there by transit is effortless. the mall has been around since the 1980s, but it's now in the middle of a major, multi phase redevelopment that's gradually transforming the whole area into more of a modern, mixed use 'downtown' core with residential towers, expanded retail, and new public space. if it feels like it's evolving, that's because it literally is. inside, instead of a typical boxy layout, the mall follows more of a soft loop. the corridors gently curve and wrap around in an irregular oval shape rather than forming a square or straight line. it feels organic, almost like it grew over time and that flow makes it surprisingly easy to cover ground without feeling like you're walking a marathon. you naturally pass storefront after storefront as the space opens into wider halls and seating areas, so it never feels like a long, narrow hallway. it's bright, open, and comfortable enough to spend a few hours in, whether you're on a mission or just wandering with a coffee. the food court, the dining terrace is solid too. good variety, lots of seating, and generally well maintained. you've got quick bites, plenty of asian eats (as you'd expect in richmond), and the usual comfort options. it's not trying to be a gourmet destination, though there's a few restaurants, and reliable fuel for round two of retail therapy. there have also been some fun activations lately. during an olympic themed event, they set up a mini bobsled experience and even a curling activity where people could try their hand at sliding stones. it gave the space a playful, community energy that made it feel like more than just a place to shop. of course, it hasn't all been additions. the loss of the bay marked the end of an era and left a noticeable gap for longtime shoppers. it was one of those anchor stores that felt tied to the mall's identity, so its closure definitely shifted the atmosphere. the main downside right now is the construction. some entrances are blocked and navigation can take a minute to figure out. the signage helps, but you might accidentally do an extra lap thanks to that curved layout. still, parking is free, as it should be and in metro vancouver, that alone feels like a small win. overall, it's still one of the better malls in the area, and it's clearly in transition. if this is the "during construction" version, the finished product should be pretty exciting.

CF Richmond Centre feels like a teenager who hit a growth spurt too early and never quite figured…read moreout what to do afterwards.  Sure, it's got the Apple Store gleaming aspirational techheads, a handful of designer storefronts trying their best to look worldly, and a food court upstairs that--on paper--should be a damn good reason to linger. It's polished, modern, almost smug in its stainless-steel confidence. And yet... you walk through on what should be a busy day, and the silence hangs around your ankles like fog at dawn.  There's an emptiness here, a kind of mall ennui, as if the place is waiting for someone--anyone--to decide what it's supposed to be when it grows up.  Are you going to be high fashion and chic or will you be another bargain mall? Meanwhile, just across the way, McArthurGlen is sucking up all the oxygen like the loud, flashy cousin who shows up at the family reunion with new teeth, discount luxury, and a better Instagram account.  That's the place people actually go--destination shopping, outlet energy, crowds spilling out of every corridor. CF Richmond? It becomes the afterthought, the "well, we're already in the area so maybe we'll swing by" mall. The mall equivalent of a consolation prize - maybe the pageant winner will retire and CF-R can have a chance to reign like a real mall... Maybe not. And then there's the parking - OMG!  Years of construction, half-blocked entrances, the slow-motion nightmare of circling levels like a frustrated shark just hoping for a space to open up - that isn't blocked off!  A mall can survive a lot, but it can't survive making people miserable before they've even stepped inside. With The Bay packing up and leaving, the mall loses not just a store but an anchor - literally the ballast that keeps a mall from drifting into irrelevance. They need a heavyweight, something bold, something that makes you say, yeah, okay, I'll deal with the traffic for that. And they need it fast. CF Richmond isn't bad. It's just adrift. A mall with good bones, some shiny pieces, but no heartbeat.  A place that could be great but is stuck in the purgatory between intention and execution. If it wants to matter again, it'll need more than a facelift - it needs to grow up and choose what it wants to be.  Right now, it's just waiting for someone to save the mall. 2.5 stars - take it or leave it.  The Apple Store isn't enough for me to trek there! Meh...

I have been coming here for over 10 years.. Actually I am surprised that all these years there're…read morenone reviews for this place... Let me be the first one to review... Taikoo Yummy, The Big Chef, Greenday Vegetarian, The Cars Dessert, The Cake Workshop, Origin Cafe, Gee Taste Good.... are just a few good ones in the food court, and I dare say this mall has been a hidden gem in Richmond...

Dumpy old school Asian mall at the SW corner of Cambie and Garden City. Had no idea this place even…read morehad a food court until my friend discovered it by accident the other day. Parking is available in the middle of the mall, accessed from the S (McKim) or W (Odlin) sides of the complex. The mall is basically a rectangle with stores around the perimeter, and the parkade in the middle. The food court (2F, W side of complex) is pretty dated and beaten up. There was some sort of roof leak in the eating area, so there were buckets on the floor. Since nobody seems to know this place exists, there is quite a bit of seating, which is nice. As of the time of writing, the food court hours are 0900-1900 daily. Places do start closing at 1800 though, so best to come earlier.

02.12.26 @2:30pm To…read moremy surprise, Parker Place in my opinion is one of the best asian center compare to all the others I visited in the area.

If you are more of a shopper than this place is for you. If you are a foodie, don't bother coming…read morehere. This is a cool mall with a lot of cool shops. Some of these shops are ones that you can only find in the 604. Seems to be more of a place where Asian Ma and Pa stores thrive without drama from the rest of the city. There are a lot of herb stores as well as fashion boutiques as well. Every time I step foot in this mall I feel like I am in Hong Kong. I am really feelings the 604 love here. I would come here again if I could. Drawback: If you are looking for good food, please go somewhere else because their food court is limited. Good news is these are foods that you don't see in US Asian shopping centers. The size of this mall is the same as Mustafa Center in Singapore. If you want bigger go somewhere else.

A mall with small shops. I went in the morning to realize that shops open afternoon. I came back…read morelater but a lot of them aren't open. It's empty. I walk through because there's an alley to Aberdeen Centre, since the mall is closer to the skytrain.

This is the newer extension of the existing Aberdeen Centre, Aberdeen Square was designed to have…read moremore traffic as it has a direct connection to the Skytrain Aberdeen Station, but with the types of shops in the building, I really cannot see how it will attract the general public and also transit commuters. Nevertheless, I hope that with more entry into the building with more attractive brands and businesses, this will be a great addition to the already very popular Aberdeen Centre!

Strip mall located between Parker Place and Alderbridge…read more Parking is quite plentiful in the lot between the 2 halves, as the mall is pretty dead in the evenings. This is probably the biggest problem with the mall. Outside of 1-2 restaurants, there is almost reason to come here. I've tried to eat at the food court at 1700, just to find 3/4 of the stalls are already closed. Guessing they only cater to the lunchtime crowd. This is despite the fact that the business hours say they are open that day, during the time I was there. I was going to give them a chance and now it's just easier to go to Parker or Aberdeen. Hopefully the owners do something about this if they care about business.

nice please to have dinner with friends and family. price was reasonable and food was tasty. I…read morenormally got for dim sum and potion was decent.

Its used to be a pretty sad strip mall many years ago. Now they have better stores and restaurants…read more When I come here I only go to: Dragon View Restaurant Gokudo Shabu Shabu Restaurant Landmark BBQ Pearl Castle The grocery store on the first floor or the 3 herbals stores side by side. The rest, I don't care what they sell or what kind of restaurants they are. There are plenty of parking. But of course all cars park in the middle of the strip mall. The back or front near cambie not a lot of people parks there. Just happens those stores are no fun.

i was disappointed in this strip mall. It's not too far from Aberdeen skytrain. I was walking there…read moreanyway and was a head of schedule and thought that I would walk around and find a hidden gem or two in terms of pastries or bubble tea, however, other than a TD bank and a Starbucks (reviewed) all it was mostly was services and hair salons. There is another strip mall directly behind it on Capstan Way that I browsed earlier that is more suited for time and shopping investment.

First stop in Richmond and already off to a strong start…read more Saw this cart noodle spot on YouTube and had to check it out--bonus: walking distance from my hotel. Pulled up just after noon and it was packed, but the line at Don Noodle moved pretty quick Ordered the cart noodle with 3 meats (intestines, tripe, and beef) in satay sauce with thick noodles--and wow, that rich, nutty broth hit just right. Also got their famous ginger scallion chicken with rice, and it did NOT disappoint. Super flavorful, comforting, and generous portions all around - great value. Both meals even came with a drink Solid start to my Richmond food crawl Cash only--don't get caught slipping

Shopping centre and hotel by Cambie and No3…read more Parking is available in the SE corner (ground floor), as well as a nice large parkade accessed from the NE corner (drive between the 2 towers/buildings). Not sure what to make of this place. It looks big from the outside, but basically it's a dumpy food court and a really sad shopping area, with a hotel and office tower attached. The food court is obviously tailored more towards the lunchtime crowd, as it was totally dead by dinner time (only 2 places open). The shopping area is pretty dead too in the evening too, other than a bakery. The place used to be more lively when there was a T&T here, but that is long gone. At least the parking is manageable now.