As a city known for a variety of restaurants, Richmond saw many new openings in 2023.
However, some restaurants also said goodbye last year, and were replaced by new restaurants or moved out of the city.
Those that closed included bubble tea shops and cafes, corner noodle houses as well as restaurants that specialize in different cuisines.
Some restaurants were a staple in the city for more than a decade before their closure, while others only lasted for less than a year.
Below is a list of some of the most noteworthy restaurants that left Richmond’s food scene in 2023:
- O’Tray Noodle - 8181 Cambie Rd.
- Foodie’s Kitchen - 4151 Hazelbridge Wy.
- 1/2 Bistro One Half - 3540 Bayview St.
- Qianwei Kitchen - 4151 Hazelbridge Wy.
- Hey Hotpot - 8500 Alexandra Rd.
- Sichuan Kungfu Fish - 4151 Hazelbridge Wy.
- Heyjo Music BBQ Bar - 8291 Alexandra Rd.
- Lamb Hot Pot - 3779 Sexsmith Rd.
- Miss Fu In Cheng Du - 8391 Alexandra Rd.
- Newton Beef Noodle House, 8191 Saba Rd.
- Emperor's Kitchen - 8511 Alexandra Rd.
- Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - 4791 Mcclelland Rd.
- One Tea - 8300 Capstan Wy.
- Gram Café - 4151 Hazelbridge Wy.
- Blackball Taiwanese Dessert Oval - 7488 Lansdowne Rd.
- Happy Lemon Richmond - 6011 Number 3 Rd.
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