Road Trip: Richmond Night Market
Take in colorful festivities and tasty cuisine at this Richmond outdoor market
By Sheila Cain July 22, 2015
This article originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of Seattle magazine.
WHERE: Richmond, British Columbia
WHY: For the Richmond Night Market (runs through October 12, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.–midnight; Sundays, 7–11 p.m. $2.75 entry fee, free for kids 10 and younger and adults 60 and older. 8351 River Road; richmondnightmarket.com). WHAT: Richmond is often overlooked by visitors bound for Vancouver—its flashier B.C. neighbor—but the city steps into the limelight with this summer-weekends-only outdoor festival of Asian street food. As dusk settles, hundreds of booths come alive with strung lights, brightly colored banners, larger-than-life inflatable ducks, and the aroma of grilled, sautéed and deep-fried Asian delicacies.
COME HUNGRY: Dim sum, shrimp rolls, grilled octopus and countless more tasty bites are reasonably priced (about $3–$5 per serving) and served in petite portions for maximum menu exploration. SIDE TRIP: After recovering from your hum bao hangover, head to Vancouver’s Granville Island for breakfast, where market vendors sell everything from farm-fresh yogurt and piled-high seasonal fruit to piping hot muffins and flaky croissants.
GO GREEN: Consider leaving the car at home: Take Amtrak from Seattle to Vancouver, then hop on SkyTrain rapid transit for a stress-free 30-minute ride to Richmond.
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