My family went here for dinner based on its recognition in the Chinese Restaurant Awards (2022), Vancouver Magazine Best Restaurants Awards (2024) and countless Instagram reviews. We made a reservation on OpenTable (which is a rare platform to use among Chinese restaurants in Greater Vancouver). We were seated a few minutes after arrival. The space feels energetic. It's a more modern restaurant, so there is much color and younger vibrancy than a traditional Chinese restaurant. What else is different? No round tables - only smaller square tables - which means it's better designed for small groups rather than large groups. We ended up trying a number of items: - Beef Belly Skewers: Very good. Everyone loved them. I wished we had ordered more. - Chicken Skewers: Ok. I think asked for something but they ran out and gave us gizzards and hearts, which are never good because they become mealy and not enjoyable to eat. - Dungeness Crab with Salty Egg Yolk: Good. Prepared as well as lots of restaurants. They provide disposable gloves to eat with, but nothing to crack the shells. - Stir Fried Vegetables: Good. No complaints. - Fresh Fish with Tofu Hot Pot: Very good. - Fresh Fish Steamed: Very good. - Lobster with Sticky Rice: Very good. Service is really very good. Genuinely more friendly and talkative than I'm accustomed too, but I appreciated. Overall, a good meal. It was different in that the decor and service is what really stood out, and that's the difference maker compared to most other Chinese restaurants with the same quality of food. That being said, you pay for it too. I definitely enjoyed it, but it better suited for a small groups rather than large ones. read more

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We definitely enjoyed the fresh seafood in a relaxing dining atmosphere with exceptional service and delicious cuisine. Medium lingcod with golden combo and sour cabbage Baked oyster - mayo, spicy, bkack bean and garlic Lobster with sticky rice Tip: Pack up the remainder of the fish soup and enjoy it the next day with noodle or rice. read more

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Fish Man Restaurant is such a great find! The food was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Everything we ordered was delicious. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes -- late night special, $99 special crab or lobster w/3 dishes, definitely great value for the money. On top of that, the service was warm and friendly. Overall, a fantastic dining experience -- we'll definitely be back! read more

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The Fish Man was probably our favorite meal during our winter road trip. We made reservations thinking that we might try the king crab. We changed our mind on the king crab since we were only a party of 3. We ended up ordering a geoduck clam two ways, as sashimi and poached, a Dungeness crab with salted egg yolk, and a seafood fried rice. The food was fantastic. The clam whether poached or sashimi was briny and had a great crunch to it. It was very good with a little bit of lemon. The crab came with fried rice cakes. The salted egg yolk gave it a nice flavor. They cooked it perfectly. The fried rice was one of the best fried rice that we've ever had. The rice came with full size shrimp. We weren't expecting dessert, but, I think because our family of 3 ordered so much, they gave us a complimentary dessert. We enjoyed everything about our meal at the Fish Man. We definitely will have to visit this place again. read more

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The Fish Man is a great spot for fresh seafood. We the seasonal meal. The mala razor clams were the highlight as it was great flavor and texture! The lobster was slightly disappointing as it lacked flavor or depth. The lobster itself felt fresh, but seems a bit small/little meat for 3lb. Would love to go back and try other things on their menu. Staff was friendly and able to answer all of our questions. There were plenty of tables available at 1:30pm. You can see the live seafood tanks in the back. There is a free small parking lot behind of the restaurant that can easily fill up. The spots are a bit tight. read more

The Fish Man - Mala razor clams - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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This is a fantastic place for Chinese seafood, particularly the ingredients and cooking. Everything was incredibly fresh and juicy. Seafood should be fresh and less salty with more natural flavours. If you don't like their cooking style then that's your problem and you shouldn't bother with Chinese seafood or Chinese food. The only thing holding it back from a perfect five stars is the service and price. I understand the price considering the location and BC but the service is lacking. read more

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02.12.26 @4:20pm Walk in for table of 2 and got seated. We ordered the Dungeon crab w. Typhoon style, Abalone w. Steamed, with Vermicelli and seafood Sauce and half dozen oysters. Everything was cooked preferably and favorable. read more

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Fish Man has always had a decent reputation in Richmond, and coming back after 2 years, i was very disappointed by how far the quality has fallen. I was recommended by a friend to try their sour cabbage fish, but unfortunately the dish was some how more sweet than sour, with a strong taste of MSG that didnt even contribute to the umami that MSG is known for. We ordered the ling cod, but it did not taste too fresh. The clams we ordered, although big, was also underseasoned, and a bit undercooked too giving it a slightly fishy taste that a sign of poor quality int the raw ingredient. Overall, a bland disppointment. The prawns however, were pretty good. The skins were crispy, flavourful and easy to eat! We also tried some of their bbq skewers, and that too was quite mid. Nothing to special about it. While the service is average and the environment lively, the quality food is not up to par anymore, and given the general quality of chinese food in richmond, i would not waste a meal here. read more

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The first thought I had when the sour lingcod dish came out was that it is so much bigger than anything served in restaurants in NYC! The flavor was still very on point although I would have liked it spicier. The other main fish we ordered, which was a rockfish on their signature grill with a mix of toppings, was a bit less exciting as it tasted a bit over cooked and not spicy enough. It could have been an off hour because the restaurant was technically on lunch break when we came in. The skewers were also mostly delicious, but a few pieces were a bit over cooked as well and ate dry. The chicken wing ended up being the best, with the intestine being a second. All the appetizers were great, with my personal favorite being the cold tofu and thousand year egg dish. read more

The Fish Man - Sour Fish - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Really delicious seafood. Fast and friendly service, handled out crazy kids well even when they spilled water. read more

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This was an amazing Alaskan King Crab lunch experience. The presentation, the freshness and the service was all on point. Make sure you save up and bring your friends and family. It's pricey, but well worth the money. This experience will cost you a pretty penny. So don't come here if you're a penny pincher or on a budget. This is a splurge for sure. However it is well worth it. Come for lunch to get the Royal treatment read more

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Ambiance--really nice decor with parking in the back and street parking. Service--service was a mixed bag and I was left a little confused. We didn't have reservations but the restaurant was empty. The host came across with his comment as if they were going to make an exception for us. It was 4:15pm. The tea cup was dirty (orange grease food stain that was put in the clean pile) so had to replace that after I requested. We ordered rice and it wasn't until after the food was brought out and we requested that the rice came out. In addition, the food platters didnt have serving spoons. Had to ask for ther and got one small spoon. Food--the lobster was ok. Main seasoning was salt. I didn't taste the ginger flavor or scallion flavor despite having it in the lobster. The pea sprouts were ok. The shrimp was really good. The shrimp would be the one motivation for my partner to come back and then we would try the other dishes. read more

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Richmond is the place for some fantastic, wonderfully fresh seafood. The Fish Man is the restaurant to eat at if you're looking for fresh, whole fish cooked in a variety of different styles and sauces to select from. We ordered the special fish of the day, which was a flathead mullet. The server told us the smallest one will be about 2lbs. We opted for black bean sauce and added in a golden combo (cabbage, lotus root, seaweed, and bean curd) cooked along with the fish. We also ordered some ribeye beef skewers and the jumbo prawns. The fish comes out in a pan that is on charcoal briquettes that burned for about 30 min, the perfect amount of time for us to finish the dish piping hot the whole time. The server brought out the live, flapping fish to make sure the size and look of it was acceptable to us before they cooked it. There was so much food! We pretty much ate the entire fish and the skewers. We had some prawns leftover. Everything was amazing and fresh. Seafood is definitely the thing to order here. We'll skip on the beef skewers next time. The restaurant is pretty big and was full the entire time we were there. They open late so a great place for a late meal if in the area. The bill for two people came out to under $120 USD which is a good deal for the amount of food and the quality. This is a definite return again the next time we're in Richmond. read more

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If you're craving for seafood, I'd say Fish Man has a wide selection. They also have a variety of cooking styles and sauces. Truly an enjoyable meal with Grouper Fish, sea cucumber, wings too. Interior is contemporary and modern with long tables. It's good for groups too. Most servers can speaks English so we didn't have difficulty ordering. The pictured menu is not too comprehensive of their entire menu but server guides you through how to order. read more

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We had a reservation, present atmosphere, attentive service. The food came out very quickly. It was expensive though more than I thought it would be a very tasty. read more

The Fish Man - Dungeness crab - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Above average prices but amazing dishes. Service isn't too bad considering how busy this place is. Important to make reservations or the wait is long. All the dishes hit the spot. The seafood fried rice has large chunks of seafood in it too. Great bustling place for family and friends if you can get a table. read more

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This place is definitely a place to take a bunch of friends who love seafood and meat on sticks! Definitely order their Asahi Big Boy 2L beer, lamb skewers and the Sour Cabbage Lingcod. The soup/broth from the sour cabbage lingcod was to die for! It was so tasty that I ended up dreaming about it! read more

The Fish Man - Lamb skewers - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Uses the opposite principles of sushi. Fish is extremely cooked and with a lot of sauce like it's just boiling for an hour in front of you. Also the waitress was really upselling us. Dispute that it was good. read more

I wanted to take my mom to a place that had delicious and fresh seafood, so after some searching on Yelp, I decided to give The Fish Man a try. I made a reservation for a Thursday evening, and found the place was pretty packed. After being seated, we were given menus, which offered a wide array of seafood options, as well as skewers. My party ordered beef brisket skewers, lamb skewers, Thai curry dungeoness crab, scallops and vermicelli, geoduck in scallion and ginger sauce, and a pork belly and chanterelle mushroom stir fry. Our favorite items were the lamb skewers, dungeoness crab, scallops, and pork belly and chanterelle mushroom stir fry. The lamp was well seasoned (cumin peppercorn seasoning) and very tender. The crab was nearly 3lbs, and very fresh. The Thai curry sauce paired well with the crab and is very tasty with the rice it is served over. The scallops were very garlicky, which I personally like. Surprisingly, I disliked the beef brisket skewers, which had a very gamey flavor. I also did not like the geoduck dish, as it was very bland. I would definitely recommend this place if you like seafood. I didn't try the fish and sour cabbage dishes, but it seems like the most popular thing people here order. read more

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We came on a Saturday night and it was super busy. We were lucky to have a reservation though but if you are planning on walking in, be prepared to wait a bit. This is an expensive meal, and you will be dropping $$$ as it is a seafood joint. For our table of 6, we ordered black bean Manila clams, pea sprouts, claypot with oyster, abalone, tofu, salted egg yolk snow crab, seafood fried rice, and the lingcod grilled fish pot. The service was very minimal. We tried to flag down a server many times but failed :/ Before our food was cooked, our waitress showed us the raw seafood they were going to prepare for us (customary for Chinese seafood dishes). The food was pretty good. We loved the claypot, clams, and crab. For the price, I would expect to be really blown away. It was good, but the total came out to more than $300. Im glad I tried this place but personally, I would only come here again if someone else was picking up the bill haha read more

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This was honestly one of the best meals we had in Vancouver! Everything we ordered was superb and incredibly delicious. We got the rock cod with sour cabbage sauce and the lobster with sticky rice. The fish tasted fresh and it was huge! Our meal was very satisfying meal and I wish we ordered more dishes. It's a great place for bigger parties because everything is shareable. read more

The Fish Man - Rock cod with sour cabbage sauce - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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They ran out of Sea Bass which was very disappointment. Some of appetizers were tasty and other was okay. Overall the service was great!

Outstanding fresh quality seafood with very flavorful sauces! The clams and crab are a must! 5/5 Stir Fried Clams, Black Bean Sauce 5/5 Dungeness Crab, HK Style 4.5/5 Cod in Sour Cabbage Fish Hotpot 3.5/5 Beach Oysters Wish I had known about their Happy Hour menu beforehand -- prices looks significantly more affordable if youre looking to visit! read more

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Came to this restaurant on the recommendation of a good friend. We ordered the ling cod grill set with golden combo as well as the clams. The service is excellent and the restaurant is nice inside. There's good parking options and a good amount of tables inside. read more

The Fish Man - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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We made reservations for 5 people on a weeknight. They weren't that busy so it probably wasn't necessary. Our friends raved about this place, but we were taken aback with how much stuff there was on the menu! We ended up ordering: The grill with lingcod (for less bones), in the savoury spicy flavour (it wasn't very spicy at all), with enoki mushrooms, bean curd, and tofu. We also ordered 5 skewers of beef ribeye and 10 skewers of the fatty beef (because you have to get 5+ of each skewer). The mussels were great, we loved the black bean sauce. Not pictured was cucumber salad which was also great. They must have mistyped our order as they'd forgotten a few things which we ended up cancelling rather than wait. The service was alright, the prices were far too expensive for the taste, but the experience was new and cool! I'd recommend everyone to try it! read more

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This was our first time going to this restaurant, and I have to say that our experience was amazing. Let's start with the food everything we got was lip-Smacking, finger-licking delicious. I went into this restaurant not even liking mussels but by the time I finished eating mussels are my new favorite, the sauce that the mussels and the clams was cooked in was so delicious. The seafood fried rice had big old pieces of shrimp and crab. It was so good. Service was good. The staff were very respectful. The ambience was beautiful. I love everything about this restaurant. read more

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A great place to go for fresh Hong Kong style spicy garlic fried crab. Very fresh, very crispy, not greasy at all. Also features a modern minimalist interior and attentive service staff. The small parking lot in the back can fill up though. read more

The Fish Man - Hong Kong style deep fried spicy Dungeness crab - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Food: 3/5 - Not as good as I expected, if you like Lobster, I do not recommend it since it was a little bland. If you like Oysters, I recommend the "Beach Oysters" - this was one of the best dish they had. Aside from that, I liked the skewers (my recommendation: Beef Tongue!!). Service: 5/5 - the people here are incredibly nice and welcoming. They provided some recommendations on the dishes and also gave some grapes at the end. Ambiance: 3/5 - Pretty nice and clean restaurant; however, the location they are at is not as nice. Parking: There are parking in the back of the restaurant but the area was pretty dirty and it looks a bit shady so I was worried a bit when we parked there... especially going with the kids. Wait Time: No wait time at all because the restaurant was empty, I came here during the weekday around 3pm.. and there were only 2 other parties there. read more

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We regret having to post this review, but want to warn others from a potentially poor vacation experience. We initially LOVED the eclectic take on seafood - we ordered the raw oysters with sea urchin, ginger scallion geoduck, lobster with salty egg encrustation, and grouper fish pot. Everything tasted delicious and we were very impressed by the presentation. Then, one of our girls fell ill that night and found out she had food poisoning which r took her out for two days of an otherwise awesome ski trip to Whistler. We believe it was a bad oyster. And while this comes with the turf of raw foods, we rarely get food poisoning from eating raw items, but please be forewarned. Sad to say we will not be coming back to this establishment. read more

Best meal I had during a recent trip to Richmond..... and its is so good I would consider driving the 200 miles to eat again. However, there is a queue even if you make a reservation, and the wait is not much shorter. When we got there, the queue was 45minutes. A lady arriving just behind us also with a party of two was told that she had to wait 30 minutes even though she was 5 minutes early for her reservation! We came for the hot-pot fish, and so we ordered one. A medium ling cod with the sour cabbage flavour and Golden Combo sides that turned out to be huge. Great value, great taste, and great service once you get seated. Long wait though.... and I'm not going to take away a star for that. read more

The Fish Man - Absolute madness.... on a Sunday night. - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

The seafood here is incredibly fresh, and you can truly taste the quality in every bite. Their selection is fantastic, with a wide variety of fish and shellfish. If you're looking for top-notch seafood, Fish Man is the place to go. Service is okay as they seems a bit understaffed. read more

The Fish Man - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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It was quite busy during lunch on the weekend, but it is definitely worth a visit. The interior is nicely decorated and cute and we were seated fairly quickly despite how busy it was. The servers were attentive and did a good job! We ordered the grilled fish in a medium size. We chose the sour cabbage option and it was so good. The fish was soft and easy to scoop up and mix with the rice. I recommend coming here with a small party just to get the fish. The skewers were also very flavorful. I definitely prefer the meat skewers over the squid for the flavors, but the squid does have a fun chewy texture. Overall, I recommend this place and will be going back! read more

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Spotted going long style prawns were delicious. Their oysters are sweet and clean. The salted egg yolk crabs were also very delicious. We really enjoyed the food here. read more

My go to place whenever I crave spicy fish. Food here is not only authentic but full of options. Spicy fish, Chinese BBQ/skewers, grilled seafood! Can definitely get your cravings satisfied. For the fish, there are also many different options too. Service is nice and food comes out very quickly. Love the ambiance too, good for both a quick date night do two and large parties of friends!! read more

The Fish Man - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is a wonderful place to get various types of Chinese-style seafood and BBQ skewers. All of the ingredients they use are fresh and the service is attentive. On the Saturday we went, there was not a wait, and we were seated prompted after arriving. The food came out about 5-15 minutes after ordering. The flavors were good for everything we ordered, and we left highly satisfied. There were also ample free parking spots in the back of this restaurant. read more

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My second time here and it did not disappoint. We got here around 5pm on a Wednesday and it wasn't busy but it did get busy later in the evening. The food was great and obviously I ordered too much cuz I wanted to try everything.we ordered the fresh seafood and different skewers. Too bad they didn't have my fav veggie but it's not in season so it's not their fault. Geoduck, conch, steam scallops, all super fresh and yummy. read more

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The seafood is very fresh here. I enjoyed the clam and more clams! The special clams were really big! And they were delicious! The skewers had a minimum order of 5. I tried the beef sirloin which was delicious. read more

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Came here on Wednesday around 8 and there were a few tables left. There is a small lot and street parking. There are a few plazas around here, but parking isn't too difficult. The first time we came here, the roasted fish was amazing, but this time around, it was not very flavorful. This time, we ordered a medium lingcod with mala broth, golden combo (chinese cabbage, lotus root, bean curd, and seaweed), and flat noodles. We wanted a small fish, but apparently they were out of stock of a lot of fish, and we were left with a bigger fish that we barely ate half of. It was either a medium lingcod or a frozen fish, which we didn't want. In hindsight, we should have just ordered other dishes. We were traveling in the area, so we don't have a means of eating it the next day, so we wasted a lot of the fish, which was a shame. It was pretty bland this time, so I would give this a 3.5/5. Lamb skewers were pretty good, but it didn't have enough seasoning on it. You must order 4 skewers of the same meat, so we ended up getting 4 lamb skewers. I would say this is a 3/5. Baked oysters 4 ways, I had 2 of them and they weren't cleaned very well, as there were sand on them and I had to eat it very carefully. The flavors were pretty good and they do taste different, but since it wasn't cleaned very well, I would say it's a 2.5/5. It was so good the first time we came here, the fish soaked in the mala seasoning and it was spicy and so good. Maybe it was a fluke when we went this time. I would come back again, but hopefully they will have a small fish available! read more

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Stir fry snail was very tasty. Prefer the stir fry style versus just picking it out of the snail itself with a toothpick. The snail meat is already picked out for you. Do not order the geoduck stir fry. it is a rip off. About $58 for a dish that mixes in with strips of pork belly. But at the price point, you expect a dish with only pieces of geoduck. Very little of it. Stir fried clams were good but as with most cases with clams, some have sand in it. Good place for large groups. read more

Here are the veggie options: eggplant, enoki mushrooms, cabbage roll skewers, and tofu skin skewers. There is a minimum of 5 orders per skewer type, so it's slightly expensive if you think about how much one skewer costs. For example, the cabbage rolls cost $2.99 per skewer, so it was a total of $14.95 for 5 cabbage rolls. Great flavors, but slightly overpriced for vegetables. A plate of eggplant costs $8 for two thinly sliced grilled eggplant. Very oily and a little too salty for me. The rice was also dry. But, staff was friendly! read more

The Fish Man - Tofu skin and cabbage roll - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia