It’s never easy saying goodbye – especially when it’s to one of Richmond’s few fine-dining gems.
Missing Chopsticks, the tasting menu-only restaurant known for blending modern French techniques with nostalgic Chinese comfort food, has officially announced it’ll be closing its doors on May 4th.
The team shared the news on Instagram on April 8th, with a heartfelt farewell.
Opened in spring 2023, Missing Chopsticks carved out a unique niche in Richmond’s dining scene.
Tucked away in an industrial unit at the Trove complex by the Richmond Automall, the restaurant had no flashy signage, no busy foot traffic.
Just mainly word-of-mouth buzz and a quietly loyal fanbase who came for thoughtful tasting menus and stayed for the connection.
Behind the scenes, the kitchen was helmed by Chef Edward Cheng, who brought Michelin-starred finesse to the table (including time at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong).
But now, the curtain is closing—at least for now.
In their post, the team shared that their beloved Chef Toby will be stepping away to care for family abroad.
With no successor found who can carry the same culinary vision, they’ve decided to end this chapter on their own terms.
Their final tasting menu, Taste of Home, is a love letter to where it all began: familiar, soulful flavours reworked with the care and technique that made the restaurant stand out.
While no official plans for a future location have been revealed, this definitely feels more like a “see you later” than a full goodbye.
Fun fact: their unit (and the Trove Club space) has actually been quietly listed for sale since August 2024.
It makes the timing of this announcement a lot less surprising.
Still, this is another blow to the region’s food scene.
Missing Chopsticks will join the growing list of recent closures in Metro Vancouver: Meinhardt Pacific Centre, New India Buffet, Song Tea, Footo Croissant and more.
So if you’re craving one last night of elegant storytelling through food, don’t wait.
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