Our story
A Vietnamese heart
in Richmond.
A neighbourhood restaurant shaped by family pride, warm hospitality and chef Quan Nguyen’s culinary journey.
How Paper Plate began
Brothers Quan and Dan Nguyen opened Paper Plate as a contemporary addition to Richmond’s much-loved Vietnamese dining scene. The name looks back to the street-food snacks of their childhood, often wrapped in yesterday’s newspaper or banana leaves.
Together, they wanted to bring familiar Vietnamese flavours into a relaxed, contemporary setting—keeping the soul of the food intact while giving each dish a fresh point of view. Warm hospitality, thoughtful cooking and a welcoming room have shaped Paper Plate from the beginning.
Meet the chef
Quan Nguyen
At Paper Plate, Quan Nguyen cooks with a passion for Vietnamese flavours, shaped by his upbringing, family and food memories.
The menu moves between classic and contemporary: some dishes stay close to tradition, while others find their place somewhere in between.
Explore the menu ↗