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Mr. Chow and Mr. Wong, both immigrants to Canada, started their journey working at separate Chinese BBQ meat shops in Vancouver's Chinatown. Despite being in different workplaces, they often found themselves taking breaks in the same alley, where they struck up a friendship.

They quickly discovered they had much in common—both had roots in neighboring hometowns in China….

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Every legacy has a beginning. In 1971, two friends opened a modest butcher shop in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown. With hard work, grit, and a shared dream, they built more than a business—they built a cornerstone of the community.
Dollar Meat Store | Now on Social Media! 🏮🥓🥢 Since 1971, Dollar Meat Store has been committed to preserving Cantonese traditions, bringing authentic cured meats to Vancouver’s Chinatown. For decades, our flavors have been a part of countles