Daimo Chinese Restaurant

Its a little retro 90s inside, but its spacious, my table was clean, they offered a complimentary hot tea & hot oil on the table for the food. I ordered a lunch special for $15.95, I asked for her reccomendation - she suggested the beef Xo. This came with a beverage (I chose a can of coke) & a small soup (sweet & sour). The beef xo also had a side of white rice on the plate as well - which turned out great, because although the Xo is yummy, it is quite rich and salty, the white rice cuts that richness very well. The portion was also ample for a lunch serving. I say it is for sure worth it! The beef was super tender and flavorful as well. I really didnt care for the Celery in this dish though. Next time I'd ask them to leave it out, its really nothing but a filler & not a good one at that. The snow peas were a nice addition though. I also ordered Beef & Chive chow fun i believe it was $17.95. This is a HUGE portion, so while $17.95 sounds high to me, this can easily fill 3 people with just the chow fun alone! This price is super reasonable. As far as taste of the chow fun - the beef was great and tender, I just wish the noodles were thicker and fatter. These arent typically the kind of noodles I envision when I think chow fun... this is probably closer to a thai pad see ewe noodle, still good! But i was really wanting a fatter wider noodle. The sauce was perfect - maybe id have liked it to be a little wetter even, but the flavor was good. For appetizers i ordered a - BBQ pork rice roll $7 8pc (my favorite thing out of everything!) - Shrimp & Chive Dumplings 3pc (my least favorite of everything) - Turnip cake $6 3pc (this was interesting - texturally like a mix between fake mashed potatoes & gelatin.. I didnt hate it. The seared parts were super yummy) The shrimp & Chive Dumplings was a bit dry. Bland & a little over burnt on the seared outside. It also didnt come with any sauce. Id never order it again The BBQ rice roll was texturally pleasant to me - with the super soft rice roll & the addition of the BBQ pork added texture + it was laying in a sort of ponzu or soju sauce which was also yummy. Overall I'd rate everything a 4 out of 5. The service was great. The ladies were super friendly and wiling to make suggestions. They even packed my to go leftovers them selves, & didnt charge me for my extra coke... which may or may not have been intentional - either way I added what that cost would have been to their tip so it works out. Id definitely be back!

As I understand, the name Daimo stems from the Cantonese term "day mouw ( floor squat)" which is short for "day mouw goohn"...an impromptu,likely illegal, food stand without chairs or tables where you practically have to squat to eat your food. Remembered fondly by some, these places were known for good food at cheap prices. Daimo in Richmond is a far departure from those "day mouws" in China but is nonetheless a solid choice for those looking for traditional Chinese fare. Their go-to dishes include their beef chow fuhn, beef stew over rice, and other assorted rice plates. Prices are moderate, but for certain items, portions are quite large. In fact, they're well known for their large portions. People seem to come from far away to take advantage of this. Service is good, and the waitresses are friendly and helpful. The restaurant has a lot of windows and they give the place a bright airy feel. If you're in the area and looking for Chinese food, give Daimo a try. The food is good, traditional and you certainly won't leave hungry.

It’s been a while since I’ve had dinner here and it is still as good as I remember! Dinner was so good tonight and excellent service as usual. Not sure what’s up with the negative reviews, but I have been eating here for years and the food is still consistently good and tasty. We always order a variety of different main dishes and they are fresh and taste good. Generous portions.