Bamboo Grove Restaurant Richmond

Bamboo Grove: Richmond's Oldest Chinese Restaurant and a Master of Wok Hei

Bamboo Grove Restaurant on No. 3 Road opened in 1963, making it the oldest Chinese restaurant in Richmond. What began as a small dining room and coffee shop has become one of the most respected Cantonese kitchens in Metro Vancouver, ranked No. 8 on the Chinese Restaurant Awards' 2025 Elite 30 Canada list and featured by Canada's 100 Best.

Here's what makes Bamboo Grove special and what to order.

About Bamboo Grove

Executive chef Ming Yeung joined Bamboo Grove in 1995, bringing techniques learned in Guangzhou's Pearl River Delta. He is revered for wok hei, the smoky 'breath of the wok' that comes from cooking over intense heat with perfect timing.

His dedication shows in small things: for his simple stir-fried local gai lan, he sorts through boxes of produce to pick the best pieces, so only a few plates are available each evening. The restaurant, opposite Richmond City Hall, has collected multiple Chinese Restaurant Awards since 2010.

The Menu

How It Works

Bamboo Grove is a dinner destination for family-style Cantonese cooking. Book ahead, and ask whether the gai lan is available when you arrive.

What to Order

• Stir-fried local gai lan: a deceptively simple dish that shows off the chef's wok hei; limited each night.
• Fried herbed lamb chops: a long-time favourite; some regulars call Bamboo Grove "the lamb chop place".
• Live abalone with ginger and green onion hot pot: an award-winning signature dish.
• Stir-fried geoduck with soft scrambled eggs: another award-winning dish featuring BC geoduck.
• Pork stomach and ginkgo long-boiled soup: a classic Cantonese slow-cooked soup.

Dietary Needs

The menu is centred on seafood and meat. Ask staff about vegetable dishes.

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

Bamboo Grove is cozy and refined, with a loyal following of families and regulars.

• Best for: family dinners, Cantonese food lovers and special occasions
• Noise level: moderate
• Dress code: casual to smart casual
• Good to know: seating is limited, so reservations are important

Location: Richmond City Centre, Richmond

Bamboo Grove is at 6920 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, just north of Granville Avenue and opposite Richmond City Hall. Richmond–Brighouse Station on the Canada Line is a short walk away, and there is parking behind the restaurant.

Hours of Operation

Bamboo Grove is primarily a dinner restaurant. Call ahead to confirm current hours.

Reservations

• Reservations are strongly recommended.
• Call 604-278-9585 to book.

Price Range

Bamboo Grove is mid-range to upscale. Live seafood such as abalone and geoduck is priced at market rates.

Awards and Recognition

• Chinese Restaurant Awards Elite 30 Canada: No. 8 (2025)
• Chinese Restaurant Awards Signature Dish awards for abalone hot pot and geoduck with scrambled eggs (2021)
• Featured by Canada's 100 Best

Contact Information

• Address: 6920 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC
• Phone: 604-278-9585
• Neighbourhood: Richmond City Centre, Richmond
• Cuisine: Cantonese

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Bamboo Grove?

It opened in 1963 and is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Richmond.

What is wok hei?

The smoky, savoury "breath of the wok" created by cooking over very high heat with precise timing.

Who is the chef at Bamboo Grove?

Executive chef Ming Yeung, who joined in 1995.

What should I order at Bamboo Grove?

Stir-fried gai lan, herbed lamb chops, abalone hot pot and geoduck with scrambled eggs.

Where is Bamboo Grove?

At 6920 No. 3 Road in Richmond, opposite Richmond City Hall.

Do I need a reservation?

Yes, it is recommended. Call 604-278-9585.

Has Bamboo Grove won awards?

It ranked No. 8 on the 2025 Chinese Restaurant Awards Elite 30 Canada list and has won several signature dish awards.

Is there parking?

Yes, there is parking behind the restaurant and on nearby streets.