Susan Tam
SerpAPI
One tends to look for fine dining in Downtown area when in Vancouver. Origo now pulls you to Richmond, an area that's known for a high concentration of Asian cuisine. Opened only a few months ago, it provides some sumptuous French affair. Menu is small (only 5 main courses), but every dish has proven to be great in both quality and taste. Our party ordered all of them and we've liked every dish. The steak I ordered is one of the best I've had, and the fish rivals Bluewater's, thanks to the team led by Chef David Pan. Pappardelle (very broad flat noodle) is house-made and can have added shaved truffle with extra $20. Service is very attentive although still lacking in experience. It's open for lunch, and on Friday and Saturday afternoon tea (more like high tea) is served from 1.30 pm to 4 pm. For a relatively small restaurant, it's quite ambitious - it offers special dinners from time to time, the next one is on Oct 17 for Barons de Rothchild Dinner ($250 for a 7-course meal and wine). The establishment also comes with a private dining room, and an Asian art gallery (by appointment). Of interest is their wine/spirits list. You'll find whisky (from France, Japan, Scotland, Ireland, USA, even India), digestifs, cognacs, sake, shochu, on top of a few beers.