Came here for the instragramable buns. They did not disappoint. Since this was our 3rd dessert spot…read moreof the evening, we only got 2. Also, go early so that you have more bun options - they do sell out of certain flavors the later it gets. Luckily we were still able to get the two that we wanted which were black sesame and a custard buns. They were not only super cute, but they were really delicious as well. The fillings were very strong in flavor and did not disappoint. There was enough searing when I went. Next time I will have to try their coconut drinks and desserts!

Why 5 stars? Because I couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat this and it met my expectation…read more --- --- --- Okay full disclosure, this is how my Wednesday night went: 1) Most expensive dinner of my life in the form of Omakase (which ended with two sweet courses) 2) Well, it's my last night in Vancouver, so I might as well hit up one of the dessert places I have bookmarked. 3) Well, I just had one of those dessert places, but I REALLY want to try Babatang Robson too, so what the hell -- I'm on vacation. So technically this was dessert #3 over the course of not even an hour. The good thing is that this was not an overwhelmingly sweet or heavy dessert. It really went down with the same ease as just a regular mango would have, but it just had some extra (mostly natural) stuff. I'd happily enjoy this deliciousness on a regular basis if I lived in Vancouver. There were a ton of menu items that looked appealing, so I'm might even be their best customer.

When I was visiting the city for work, my close friend wanted to take me here to taste their…read moredoughnuts. As I love desserts, I was so excited to see Chinatown and visit this place for the first time. This place was located in an area that would be best to walk with a friend or a small group- I was not quite prepared to see and experience what was going on all around. Finally, we made it there and were glad to order some doughnuts. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the sweet smell of doughnuts and the two friendly staff. Everything looked so good, so narrowing down our pick was very hard! At the end, we ordered two flavours- Matcha and Tiramisu. The matcha doughnut was soft and the filling was light yet full of matcha flavour that one would expect, I loved every bite! My friend had the tiramisu doughnut and she said that she enjoyed the fluffy texture of the dough and the creamy filling- it felt like eating tiramisu in a doughnut form. If you love simple yet high quality ingredients, this place is the perfect place to get your sweet cravings fixed!

My go to Korean Style Donut shop ... don't let me stay too long!!…read moreMy fav is their Strawberry Cream and of course other seasonal ones that I have to try each time they are out! Hope to see more stores around town!!

Really good crepes and ice cream! I ordered a Nutella pistachio crepe with a scoop of pistachio ice…read morecream. Not the BEST crepe I've ever had but very good. If it were a bit thinner and a bit more buttery - would be perfect. Pistachio cream filling was yummy. Pistachio ice cream pretty good too. Service was good, they were really nice. Just prepare to wait cause crepes do take a while to make.

Le parfait is one of my favorite dessert shop. They offer very unique middle eastern themed…read moredessert. While I visited Italian day on drive, I found their vendor and tried their pistachio ice cream. I couldn't believe how large the ice cream portion was! Almost 2 scoop?? for 1 scoop price. Staff scooped once and added pistachio topping and scooped again and added another pistachio topping! Ice cream texture was so silky and slightly gooey texture , I feel very unique. I always like this ice cream. And so many pistachio topping! I really love their ice cream and service. I will visit downtown shop again.

I enjoyed the coffee and matcha latte from Thierry two days in a row during my 4 mile walk with my…read morepup at Ambleside Park. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, I could tell the latte was brewed using high-quality coffee beans, and my matcha latte had premium matcha powder. The dessert display was a treat for the senses. The decor was on point and elegant. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They even offered a water bowl for my pup, and the patio was heated. I am planning to come back and enjoy my drinks again tomorrow.

I love to order thick hot chocolate in all my travels and always excited to find a city that serves…read moreit. To me it's almost like a melted chocolate bar I ordered the dark chocolate hot chocolate and it was very good And very sweet people work here

Waffles for Dinner? Always a Good Idea!…read more I've been wanting to try Nero Belgian Waffle Bar for brunch forever, but the queue is always so long. I finally decided to pop in for dinner instead and waffles for dinner turned out to be the ultimate move! We had such an amazing meal from start to finish. First off, huge shoutout to them for not charging extra for alternative milk! My Tiramisu Latte with almond milk was absolute perfection. Here is what we ordered: -The French Waffle ($19): Their unique take on French toast using an egg-washed Brussels waffle, topped with rich pistachio cream, fresh berries, real whipped cream, and a delicious pistachio crumble. - Lemon Ricotta Liege Waffle ($19): Hubby's choice! A denser Liege waffle loaded with fresh raspberries, ricotta, tangy lemon curd, raspberry coulis, white chocolate, and pistachio crumble. Beyond the incredible waffles, the service was outstanding. The staff was so warm, friendly, and amazing with kids, they even let the little ones pick out a small treat from a sweet gift basket. . Such a sweet and warm feels dining in here. Fantastic food, thoughtful touches, and wonderful service. We will definitely be back!

Here's my hot-take about Nero Waffles...the BRUSSELS square waffle are 100% must-try, whereas their…read moreLIÈGE circular waffles was a hard pass. My friend & I tried: -Smashed avocado BRUSSELS savoury waffle (4/5) really enjoyed the taste of the cheese infused crispy, airy, but melt-in-your-mouth waffle on its own. I wished there were 2 poached eggs rather than just the 1. I'd also rather the salad and avocado on the side instead. -Ham & Cheese LIÈGE stuffed waffle (3.5/5) the waffle itself wasn't too impressive, liked the stuffing though -Pistachio & Vanilla custard mini LIÈGE waffles (2.5/5) again, the waffle texture was unimpressive, dense & softer, not crispy. Vanilla custard was nice and you can see vanilla bean flecks. Pistachio flavour was ok Overall, I would come back just for their BRUSSELS waffle and during brunch time as they have the Benedict option!

Yum! My first time having bingsu and I definitely prefer it over HK or Taiwanese shaved ice…read more Heavenly texture. I wish instead of cheesecake it was some mochi texture but it was still amazing with the chunks of cheesecake, mango and ice cream. The milk snow was soo tender. A bit pricey but I guess that's the economy? Would return if I had a serious craving but deterred slightly by the price.

This place located off of Cambie St. offers great tasting Bingsoo. However, the prices are on the…read morehigher end, and the portions are not generous. For $16, the mangoo bingsoo was just enough for one person. The service is efficient and polite. The inside of the restuarant is clean and quiet. They have a small parking lot in front that can hold three cars.

A good assortment of pastries and surprisingly some savoury items for reasonable prices. There's a…read morelot of fruit forward flavour combinations like mango, strawberry and raspberry. Also a lot of red bean. For savoury, they have large paninis and lasagna. The service is friendly and there's sufficient indoor seating.

I really enjoyed their matcha latte! I got the red bean donut, but it was a bit too sweet for my…read moretaste.

Holy cow! Amazing…read more We ordered the Oreo, Mango and Banana. Banana was the biggest hit but they were all great. new love

The watermelon slush was really refreshing and the boba texture and flavor were perfect. Just what…read moreyou need after a long bike ride at Stanley Park! The server was really nice and patient as well.

It's a nice place for Asian dessert. They also have some Hong Kong style snacks and Asian dim sum I…read morehave yet to try. I like getting their tofu dessert though. And right now (not sure until when) they have a giant sandpit installed in the middle of their store. If you spend $25, you get to play with their toy excavator. And if you collect over 30g of gems, you can spin the wheel and win prizes. (Big prize = $20 coupon) Great for keeping kids and adults that are still kids at heart (myself included), happily occupied.

Quite pricey for something that isn't expensive to make. The bowls are big but the taste is quite…read moredilute. I got the coconut saigo with ube ice cream and ube paste. Ice cream was good. The taro and sweet potato balls had no flavor to them. I prefer the ones at the taiwanese shops. There's lots of parking nearby and it's open late.

Waaah I loved this place! Vancouver, how lucky you are to have Konbiniya!…read more Walking into this place felt a little bit like being transported into Japan. I'm from the Bay Area and we have our fair share of Japanese grocery stores (shout out to Niiya in Japantown in San Francisco) but I was very excited to see the selection here. Definitely came across items I've never seen before like a Takoyaki flavored Ramune. It was extremely discounted just fyi probably for good reason. They even had Japanese canned drinks stored hot like in Japan! The take away Japanese desserts also looked good. This place is right on Robson street so a great place to grab a snack, drink, pick me up while shopping. Prices seemed reasonable. One caveat is that it can get busy in here and the aisles are small so it felt a little crowded but that's sort of like Japan as well lol so not a big deal for me. Added to the ambience. Checkout was quick and easy!

Wonderful little slice of Japan tucked into Robson Street. Extensive selection of all manner of…read morecandies, onigiri (rice and seasonings wrapped in crisp seaweed), matcha-flavoured snacks, soy sauces, numerous styles of miso paste...you get the idea. It sounds crowded - and it is - but once you push your way to the back of the store, you'll find a tiny Japan tour travel agency and a shelf of clearance items at rock-bottom prices. Service is cheerful, personable and brisk. The store also houses a takeaway crepe and ice cream shop - the crepes are actually better than the ones I've had in Tokyo.