Alleluia Cafe (Richmond, Canada)

We decided on a short trip to Vancouver for 1.5 days to feast on the popular Chinese cuisine and do some shopping.  We stayed at the River Rock casino hotel in Richmond.  We did not know where to eat so we decided to ask the concierge for good/cheap eats and cheap shopping.  We ended up going to Parker place which was 100% Chinese and we went to try Alleluia Cafe (Cantonese style) for dinner that night.  I ordered preserved shrimp paste with fried tofu, pork and Chinese broccoli.  This is very typical Cantonese dish where most non Asian would probably not dare try this due to it's heavy aroma.  My grand parents made this for me when I was younger and it brought back some great memories.  My wife ordered some tonkatsu dish, chicken wings, and curry beef with some veggies on the side.  This meal costs us under 8 bucks that includes a soup, drink, and the meal itself.  You don't come these places for service.  You come here for great cheap authentic Cantonese style food under 8 bucks!  I would say if you come to Richmond and you want some good eats stop by Alleluia Cafe.  One more thing, they don't take credit card so bring CASH!

preserved shrimp paste with fried tofu

Tonkatsu Dinner

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