This adorbs import shop on Commercial Drive drew me in with its bright colors and beautiful…read moredisplays. It's one of those shops I'm glad isn't close to my house or I'd be over there wayyy too often adding various colorful furniture, knick-knacks, and bric-a-brac to my stale beige apartment. The shop features two rooms devoted to all things imports. The first room is mainly small items, from jewelry and candles to clothing and other decor items. If you're looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend, this is the place. The second room is full of seriously gorgeous furniture and larger household decor items. Dressers, chairs, beds, dining sets, tapestries, lamps, rugs...it's all in here and it's all just begging you to dig out the ol' credit card and re-dec your place to look like you just returned from a six month excursion through Southeast Asia. The staff are super helpful, too. I was looking for a wall tapestry for my daughter (who is trying desperately to add a boho vibe to her bedroom). The store employee showed me the different sized tapestries and helped me pick one that most suited my kid's vibe. She said if my daughter didn't like it I was welcome to come back and exchange it for a different one. (Luckily, she liked it!) Someday when I win the Mega Millions I'm going to head to Wander and buy one-of-everything.

When the long time occupant of this retail space vacated the location there was a real gap, I…read moreadmit. But then newcomer Spirits Free arrived, and although at first it seemed the store had an identity crisis, leaving the sign blank with no name for months, the character of the shop, now aptly named 'Wander', really took an independent form. The space was brightened up considerably and filled with affordable merchandise from around the globe. Add nice music and an uncluttered layout and voila! You have an inviting, warm place to buy lovely things for yourself or gifts for friends. The merchandise includes home decor and objects of self adornment. From tribal style to Yoga style, there's something for everyone and every season. You can't just pass by, you have to wander in :)

Shopping center in Richmond that is full of Chinese shops and Asian food spots. Seems like a…read morepopular hangout for locals

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

Opening soon the beautiful Jade Crafthouse! Filled with many locally made extraordinary products…read more Totally amazing to shop for unique gifts for all seasons. Will be coming back to check out as more artists are joining. The owner is helpful and sweet.

Such an adorable cafe in the neighbourhoods of Tsawassen! I visited because I wanted a Baggu bag…read moreand they are one of the only stores in Vancouver to sell them. I called ahead and the staff were super nice and put it on hold for me to pick up. They also had a 20% sale so it was perfect! The store itself was great as well. Everything looks very curated and there are definitely a lot of good finds there. I particularly liked their dresses so I will definitely have to go back sometime. They're a cafe so the shopping is extra fun because I ordered a latte to sip on while browsing.

I've been a loyal customer since shop opened many yrs ago. I will never return after my call with…read moretheir manager today. I spent $$$ yesterday at 3:13 p.m. When I got home I saw an Instagram post saying Spring 15% off until Mar. 3rd. No start date. I checked my bill + there was no discount, so I called the store + was passed to the Mgr. She said I must have "missed" the Inst post day before as she said there was a countdown clock + sale didn't start until today. So for the sake of less than a couple hrs I lost $34! I value + shop small local businesses BUT this business doesn't honour it's customers. So much for shop local....I will not be back. Their business practices are underhanded.

Dumpy old school general store specializing in knick knacks and other Asian style goods…read more Parking is available but limited in the area. The place is cluttered. Definitely not for the claustrophobic. I think a big chunk of the goods are used too. Just a heads up. Guessing they stock a lot of their inventory from garage sales or the like. I liken the experience to digging through an old school Asian family's storage area. Their goods are mediocre quality (think just slightly below Canadian Tire), but their pricing is also very low. If one is looking for Asian household items, stores like these really can't be beat. I was able to find what I needed (after trying and failing at several other local stores) and was pleasantly surprised. The place is almost like an Asian version of a dollar store. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Special mention. Appears to be a family business. Good to check out if one needs Asian specific items.

Shopping in Vancouver, British Columbia…read more.. We had parked our rental car across the street from this shop and paid for the meter on a Sunday. The shop looked interesting from the outside, so we told each other that we'd take a look after a dimsum breakfast... Interesting it was! Lots of various types of merchandise... From dishes and decor to incense and paper money to burn at gravesites, Fuling Gifts & Houseware was a fun shopping adventure! I found a hair towel for my niece for $1 (Canadian money). The man at the cash register was funny and nice. He joked around and suggested that we buy a couple more towels... haha!

It's always such a pleasant and welcoming space for drinks and treats, and of course for the…read moreshopping. They offer a great selection of Bellocq Teas and the Vancouver's infamous Cold Blaster Tea by O-Cha Tea Bar.

The café looks nice, and the staff is friendly. But the…read morecoffee was terrible, over-roasted -- we just poured it out. I ordered hot chocolate, but it was made really poorly -- just powder with water, no taste. The pastry from the display was dry and hard. I definitely don't recommend getting coffee here; it's only worth stopping by to check out the café itself for fun.

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.

Very trendy clothing that would not seem out of place in downtown Vancouver, but instead hidden…read moreaway in Surrey. While the price tags are a bit high, I noticed the items are all well made and quite unique. And, as the clothing isn't cheap, I was glad to discover that they do lay-away for the large price tagged items. Selection isn't huge, but it is a rather small shop. I also wasn't too impressed with the selection of jewelry -- they seemed cheap, especially in comparison to the clothing. So if you've done the franchise circuit at Grandview corners and everything is coming up short, definitely try Crush Clothing. Actually, try Crush Clothing first, it might save you a lot of time.

3.5 stars. I cam…read morehere to look for a dress with my sister. She was looking for a semi-formal dress for New Year's eve and this place caught our eyes. It's a little boutique in Grandview Corners. They carry brands I've never seen before so if you are into boutique and unique clothes, I think this is the place for you. They had denim, shirts, sweaters,scarves and dresses. Not too much inventory but enough stuff to browse through. They also had accessories ranging from bracelets, necklaces to earrings. They were pretty cute and trendy. As for the service, it was nice enough. I don't really like getting hassled by the service associate so it was great. My sister tried on few dresses and decided on a cute black dress. I like the idea of supporting independent businesses so I will be checking this place out again if I need something. I am not quite a fan yet as I haven't purchased anything so I will update later on.