Aberdeen Centre

Spent a lazy Saturday afternoon wandering Aberdeen Centre and honestly it was a nice break from the usual downtown spots. Grabbed a bowl of beef noodle soup at one of the food court stalls upstairs and it hit way better than expected for a mall. The staff at the bakery counter near the entrance were super friendly and even recommended a few pastries I hadn't tried before. Parking was easy to find on a weekend too, which honestly might be the most underrated thing about the whole place.
John Allen - 2 weeks ago

Richmond has many shopping centres with lots of stores and restaurants that focus on Hong Kong-style merchandise and food. One of the shopping centres is the Aberdeen Centre. The shopping centre has many Asian stores and restaurants with delicious Asian food and drinks. The shopping centre is well-maintained, and I like many of the stores, and the food court has many lovely restaurants.
Michael W. - 3 months ago

looks exactly the same as 30 years ago the music fountain was not playing though half and half hong kong chineee and mainland chinese shops judging from the use of classical chinese and skeleton chinese herbal shops the most obviously the most profitable fewer eateries than i remember
Wing Au - 3 months ago

For many people who came from Hong Kong, Aberdeen Centre needs no introduction. For years, it has been quietly known as Richmond’s version of Tsim Sha Tsui — a place full of energy, food, crowds, and memories. When I first landed in Canada years ago, Aberdeen Centre was one of the places I often came to. Back then, it already felt lively and familiar, especially during Lunar New Year, when lion dances filled the mall and the atmosphere truly felt festive. Over the years, the mall has gone through renovations and changes, becoming more modern, but what impressed me this time was that some of the original food court stalls are still there — including one of the earliest siu mai and chicken feet shops. Seeing those long-standing vendors brought back many memories. Not many malls manage to keep both new development and old roots. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that Candyland is still around. A shop like that surviving for so many years says a lot about the steady foot traffic and the role Aberdeen Centre continues to play in the community. Another major improvement is Phase Two, which is now directly connected to the SkyTrain, with Aberdeen Centre Station right next to it. This has made the mall much more accessible, especially for people who don’t want to deal with parking. That said, parking can still be challenging. Even on a non-weekend day, the mall was very busy, and finding a spot wasn’t easy. If you plan to dine or spend time browsing, coming earlier is definitely a good idea. During Lunar New Year, Aberdeen Centre becomes almost a cultural hub — lion dances, flower markets, crowds shopping for festive items, and families gathering. It’s not just a shopping mall, but a place where community traditions continue.
Frank—5 stars rating - 7 months ago