i. Biography
Eric Leung is chef/owner of HK BBQ Master in Richmond, Canada, and a BBQ Master at HK B.B.Q. Master in Richmond, British Columbia.
The Climb
At HK B.B.Q. Master, the craft is built around repetition, timing, and control, with Eric Leung holding the BBQ Master role alongside ownership of HK BBQ Master. That combination puts technique and stewardship in the same frame: one part daily execution, one part keeping a focused specialty intact. In a crowded dining market, the value of that work is its consistency. The discipline is visible in the narrowness of the lane and the refusal to drift from it.
Today
Freshness, tradition, and Hong Kong style barbecue are the operating principles under Eric Leung’s leadership as chef/owner. Those words carry weight only because the work behind them has to be exact; the style depends on restraint rather than embellishment. The kitchen’s language stays direct, with the barbecue kept clear and legible on the plate. That approach gives the restaurant its identity: specific, disciplined, and grounded in a recognizable form.
Signature
BBQ duck, BBQ pork, and soy sauce chicken with rice define Eric Leung’s signature range. The set shows a craft organized around familiar Hong Kong barbecue markers, each one relying on balance and consistency rather than display. BBQ duck brings lacquer and richness, BBQ pork brings the central comfort of the category, and soy sauce chicken with rice completes the register with a straightforward, savory finish. Taken together, the dishes describe a kitchen working within one tradition and keeping it clear.
Recognition
The Critics' Choice Signature Dish Award in 2011 is the named recognition attached to Eric Leung’s work. It fixes the achievement to a specific year and underscores a career built around focused practice rather than breadth of titles. As an award, it marks peer and critic attention for a kitchen defined by steady adherence to a single culinary style.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Eric
What is Eric Leung's current role?
As of 2026, Eric Leung is Chef/Owner.
What is Eric Leung known for?
Hong Kong style BBQ.
