Timmy Kitchen 添味館 Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Richmond, BC, Timmy Kitchen 添味館 serves up an authentic Southern Chinese seafood experience that has truly captured the hearts and palates of locals and visitors alike. This charming restaurant specializes in expertly crafted dishes that celebrate the rich flavors of Southern China, with a keen focus on fresh, high-quality seafood that bursts with delicate yet bold tastes.

Stepping into Timmy Kitchen, you immediately sense the vibrant energy—lively and welcoming—echoing the buzz of a true seafood haven. While the interior can get a bit noisy during peak times, the inviting outdoor patio offers a delightful alternative for those seeking a more relaxed dining atmosphere. Whether you're seated inside or soaking up the ambiance outside, the friendly and attentive staff ensure a warm dining experience from start to finish.

The menu here is a treasure trove of Southern Chinese delicacies. Fans of seafood will rave about Timmy Kitchen’s salted egg prawns — a dish that consistently earns praise for its perfect balance of rich, savory flavors that “hits the spot” every time. Another standout is the crab and rice cakes, an indulgent crowd favorite described by patrons as “6 stars out of 5," boasting generous portions that deliver sublime satisfaction with every bite. For those seeking variety, dishes like the fried crispy chicken, stir-fried bitter melons with beef, and the eggplant tofu minced pork with garlic sauce pot showcase the kitchen’s diverse and skillful approach to traditional recipes.

Diners often sing praises about the freshness of the seafood, highlighting the quality and authenticity of each dish. One customer shared their delight over their seafood feast, including lobster and crab, complimenting the generous portions and value for money. Even the ribs—though less photographed—earned a perfect 10 out of 10 in taste, emphasizing the consistent quality across the menu. While a few dishes may lean towards the oily side, the flavor-packed crab and rice cakes more than make up for it, proving this spot is definitely worth seeking out.

If you’re craving a true taste of Southern China with a focus on fresh, vibrant seafood in Richmond, Timmy Kitchen 添味館 is a must-visit. The fusion of rich culinary tradition and heartfelt service creates a memorable dining experience that keeps guests returning year after year. Whether a first-time diner or a seasoned regular, you’ll find yourself embraced by the lively environment and satisfied by dishes that celebrate the best of Chinese coastal cuisine.

Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Does not have assistive hearing loop

Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in

Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining

Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Sheila Flood

03/12/2025

The food here is fantastic! Best Chinese food around! Southern Chinese to be specific. We had a selection of dishes that we shared. It was a little bit noisy but there's also an outside patio. Friendly and helpful service. Absolutely loved it.

Tiffanie Ortega

02/12/2025

Food was excellent. Staff was super helpful. We're from San Diego, California so there's really no comparison due to the differences in geography. But overall we definitely would come back to Timmy 's Kitchen again.

Whitney Nguyen

25/11/2025

I come every year to this restaurant to eat the salted egg prawns and every time it always hits the spot this time I got some ribs that I didn’t take pictures of but it was so good 10 out of 10. Recommend this place if you’re in the area fresh seafood.

John Leong

03/11/2025

Very good food and service below aristocratic standards but I’ll return again

Daniel Wu

22/10/2025

We ordered the crab and rice cakes, back to pot pork, eggs and scallops pancake, and chicken. Out of them all they were all really oily and not very delectable except the crab and rice cakes were superb. Like a 6 stars out of 5 good. You must get it it’s worth every dollar of the price. Everything else is like a 3-4 but that dish is so good and the portions are also really good and it contains carbs proteins and a bit of a sweet savoury tang that counts as a dessert.

Shunwei Lai

09/10/2025

My friend recommended us to here. The taste of the food is amazing. The price is reasonable. I will recommend this restaurant to you.

Tommy “Powerbuilderwannabe” Xiao

06/09/2025

One of my all time favourite Chinese restaurants in Richmond! I’ve been to this place multiple times for the past few years and their dishes never disappoints me. I highly recommend fried crispy chicken, stir fried bitter melons with beef, steamed fish and oyster, and their eggplant tofu minced pork with garlic sauce pot. Their bitter melons with beef is top tier as the food was soaked with delicious black bean flavour which paired perfectly with the bitterness from the melons. The crispy chicken was extremely delicious as well as the skin was cooked till golden brown while coated with sea salts. In addition, all of their other dishes are excellent too. This is a stable restaurant in my heart and I will always bring my friends to try their dishes throughout times. Everything here taste like home whenever I travel back in Vancouver .

Estairia Hong

29/08/2025

Came here wanting some good crab Asian style and this place did not fail! So good! Even bonus we got some lobster as well. I was hoping to try their oysters but they were sold out from over the weekend. The service was great they were really friendly! Food portions were big and great value for money. I would def come back to try their other dishes. We came on a Monday afternoon so it wasn’t crowded which is what I prefer!

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