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4.2 (12 reviews)
Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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Sheren M.

Glad to know this cake shop before 2020!! Jump into this shop for their Tiramisu Latte and luckily we got a 2021 teddy bear cake! What's more, we purchased one tiramisu and a caramel banana tart! They are all very nice! Always the best without much expectations. To be honest, they are totally out of my expectations! Will definitely order again next time!

Xichen J.

This store is located off of Minoru Boulevard right next to the Hilton Hotel. There is plenty of retail parking spaces behind the storefront. Currently, First Bite is not offering any indoor dining, so I ate my dessert in the Hilton Lobby. I tried their chestnut coffee chiffon and the chestnut tart, both sold by the slice for $9 CAD each. The chestnut coffee chiffon was mildly sweet with some coffee flavor, which is what I prefer. There was a thin layer of whipped cream on the top and back of the cake, which tasted as expected. There were also some tidbits of chestnut in between the two layers of cake, but I wish there were more. Overall, the chestnut coffee chiffon was a 3.5/5 for me. The chestnut tart was still frozen solid when I tried it. It was not defrosted yet, so I could not judge its taste accurately. This also meant that their cakes are not made fresh, but rather make in large batches, frozen, and then defrosted.

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Maggie H.

I visited this dessert shop after hearing about them from a Vancouver radio station where the DJ was trying out their food and making raving comments on how good it was. I tried two slices of their chestnut flavored cakes because I am addicted to chestnuts. The coffee chestnut cake was of perfect sweetness as it was not loaded with sugar. There was also a mild hint of coffee, which was nice. The chestnut tart seemed to be still semi-frozen, so I chomped on it like it was an ice-cream sandwich. The flavor seemed ok, but I am not sure if the tart was supposed to be defrosted before consuming.

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Selina C.

NEW CAKE PLACE FIRST BITE * A newly opened cake shop has opened in Richmond and let's just say it's officially became one of my favourite ones. * Taro salty egg yolk bite ($6.95) ~ the taro paste on top is very good the tart at the bottom gives the nice balance of the salted egg yolk. * Rose lychee tart ($8.75) ~ stunning! The rose is so flavourful and the lychee is so good! This is my favourite one! Best combination of flavours. The bottom tart crust is nice and perfectly crisp! * Coconut chocolate tart ($8.75) ~ so cute, the bunny is sweet but good! The tart itself isn't too sweet the coconut jelly layer adds nice texture. The chocolate and coconut combination is delicious together. * Caramel banana tart ($8.75) ~ this was great the bananas were nicely caramelized, and the caramel was a good sticky texture balance to the tart. It wasn't too mushy which was good and the caramel held its shape nicely. * Soy milk shiratama chiffon ($8.50) ~ the Mochi on top were regular mochi. The cake itself isn't too sweet and has a hint of the soy milk taste not too strong. * Caramel earl grey chiffon ($8.50) ~ layers are so nice love the texture. Not too sweet so the earl grey tea flavour elevates a lot. The jelly layer of earl grey is very good! * Thank you for having us #media #mediatasting. * 9.5/10 ~ it was so good I loved everyone of them. Rose lychee and earl grey is 100% must!!! * 8/10 ~ it's not the cheapest but it's definitely worth each bite! Very cute and delicious! * 10/10 ~ take out only. Mask required.

Jing L.

Talented bakers and creative cake designs. Have ordered from this cute dessert shop numerous times yet wanting to come back for even more. I would totally recommend this place.

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Sweet Memory

Sweet Memory

4.2(104 reviews)
1.0 kmGolden Village
$$

Came for a late-night dessert They have a policy where you…read morehave to order at least the number of dishes as the people seated inside but it can be to go if needed for some of the items. The dining space is small but the decoration inside makes you feel like you transported to a different country. Marshmallow Thick Toast 4/5 The toast was about an inch thick, well toasted outside with a pillowy soft center. There's some melted chocolate on the bottom that added to the smores vibe. The marshmallows on top weren't very thick, so it melted to an even layer with perfect browning. The toast was cut into 9 pieces so it can be shared but given the portion I think 1-2 people would be fitting for this dessert. We weren't too hungry, so we shared amongst 4. Jasmine Tea Jelly 4/5 I really liked how fragrant the jelly was and that the jelly was a softer jelly that reminds you of Aiyu jelly. The after taste was a bit bitter but I feel like that tells me it was brewed and made and not just bought to serve. It's served with a splash of half and half I believe. To-Go I wanted to try and compare all the tea flavored jellies they had, Jasmine, Oolong and Earl Grey Tea Jelly. Packaged with small packets of the half and half to add later. The best was OOLONG 5/5- it had a slight roasted tea flavor that was refreshing and comforting at the same time. What you would want from a milk tea. Second best was Jasmine - fragrant and less bitter than the one I had in restaurant, typical jasmine flavor that's lightly floral and not too heavy Earl Grey 3/5 - it was good if you like earl grey like me, but it has an intensely strong fragrance and flavor that might be off-putting if you're not used to the taste. It was by far the strongest floral taste and smell of the three. I'd definitely be back to get these to go, they carry well and you can cross borders with them :)

Finding authentic Taiwanese food in a city like Richmond, which is already full of amazing dining…read moreoptions, is not easy--but this place is truly a hidden gem! We stopped by at lunchtime at first, but they weren't open yet. Since we really wanted to try it, we called again in the evening to confirm their hours before heading back--and we're so glad we did. The service was excellent from start to finish. They were incredibly patient and took the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The food did not disappoint. All the Taiwanese snacks we tried were delicious and full of authentic flavors. Our absolute favorite was the shaved ice--it was refreshing, perfectly textured, and just amazing! Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for genuine Taiwanese food and warm, attentive service. Definitely a 5-star experience!

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Sweet Memory - Pineapple Shaved Ice

Pineapple Shaved Ice

Sweet Memory - Chocolate tofu fa $9.50

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Tsujiri Richmond - Right amount of sweet!

Tsujiri Richmond

3.8(167 reviews)
1.5 km
$$

Came here on a rainy day and it was the perfect place to enjoy a quiet, cozy afternoon. Tsujiri has…read moresuch a calming atmosphere. The matcha drinks and desserts were beautifully presented and tasted rich and authentic, with that deep, fragrant matcha flavor that's never too sweet. We have today: Hojicha shaved ice, replaced with matcha ice cream. This location in Richmond had ran out of Hojicha ice cream for a long time. We asked every time when they will have hojicha ice cream back and staff doesn't know either. Hojicha Chestnut Shortcake, Cake is soft and fluffy, and very too sweet. It is always my favorite. This time i gave a 4 stars is because they discontinue serving Onigiri ( rice ball) and savory item. That's too bad! I love their Onigiri and ramen! Staff said the one inside the open road Toyota still has savory item. Maybe next time I will try that location

I was excited to see a Japanese take on high tea as I kept getting posts about Tsujiri on my…read moreinstagram feed. When I had the chance to go to Vancouver, BC with my boyfriend I wanted to go here! First all, you need a reservation specifically for the high tea portion so we booked that ahead of time. As you go in you are led to an area of Tsujiri where there are just tatami mats and no shoes are allowed on it. We were first sat down with matcha to start with and the music surrounding us was serene and calming. Then came the high tea, compared to your usual high tea, without the Japanese fusion. This came with a lot of interesting treats. In the middle tier, there was your savory two different types of onigiri, savory rice cakes, and elevated salad with a jelly. The salad was incredible and unlike anything I've had before. The onigiris were good as they should be so was the rice cakes. Top tier and bottom tier consisted of the desserts one plate for me and one plate for my boyfriend. My favorite was the mango mochi. It was so creamy and delicious! The other dessert was solid too, I like the little mousse cake. I also liked the add on of a matcha sauce for the fruits. Tsujiri definitely transformed high tea into a Japanese version and it was well put. Both usually make me full. I do wish there was more options on savories you could have before eating the sweets, but this is a slightly different experience.

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Tsujiri Richmond - Private area for high tea

Private area for high tea

Tsujiri Richmond - Matcha daifuku, cheesecake, Matcha and cream sandwich, cake and banana with strawberries.

Matcha daifuku, cheesecake, Matcha and cream sandwich, cake and banana with strawberries.

Tsujiri Richmond - Salmon onigiri, unagi onigiri, salad, and mochi with kinako and sesame.

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Salmon onigiri, unagi onigiri, salad, and mochi with kinako and sesame.

Babatang - Every Asian restaurant needs a cat statue!

Babatang

5.0(5 reviews)
2.8 km

We were in need of something sweet after our shopping trips. We found Babatang on Yelp (Of course~…read moreDuh~ ). All the reviews were positive, but they were written by only three Yelpers. We took a leap of faith in those Yelpers and headed our way to Babatang. Appeared tiny from the outside and was difficult to locate at first glance. Inside had an outdated decor but was way spacious than our assumption. An older gentleman who appeared to be the shop owner made all the drinks and desserts, while a lady who might be his wife was sitting on a big sofa behind the counter, watching him. We found it cute and funny. It took about 5 minutes or more to make each item. But nothing mentioned above mattered when every single food and drink made us sing nom nom nom~ Coconut drinks had a rich coconut taste, and wheelcakes were perfect to hold in hands and then in tummy on a cold, crisp winter day. We even ordered extra wheelcakes to go because its creamy golden custard, egged in steamy hot sponge cake, was so addictive. Don't let Babatang's looks fool you. It can surprise you with amazing flavour-bomb foods if you walk into the cafe with an open mind and appetite for discovery!

Babatang is run by a sweet older Chinese man and is located across from Richmond Costco. He…read morewelcomed us with utmost hospitality knowing we are from California. We ordered the Mango Lovers ($18) and received the Classic ($13) as a free gift for traveling far to visit his shop. It was so sweet of him, and just as delicious eating the pudding. The mangoes were ripe and coconut flavor was fresh. Most stores use powdered artificial coconut mix, but this was using authentic Thai coconut. The treats are also aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

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Peanuts - Taiwanese Wheel Cakes: Taro + Cream (custard) + Black Sesame

Peanuts

4.4(108 reviews)
0.6 km
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October 31, 2025 - The last place in the Vancouver food crawl was a bubble tea place called…read morePeanuts. They are famous for their wheel cakes so I tried them. I got the cream, coconut, black sesame and matcha white chocolate. All were filled generously and not too sweet. I think my favourite was the matcha or cream one, but that's just a personal preference.

We came to Richmond Public Market for some bubble waffle but my husband bought a drink and a…read moreTaiwanese wheel cake from Peanuts too while we were there. He got a Blueberry Slushy drink and the wheel cake had red bean inside. Drinks are always solid at Peanuts and on the more affordable side too given what many other places will charge for bubble tea drinks these days. I honestly wasn't a huge fan of his wheel cake but that's no fault of the shop. Red bean is something I'm generally not crazy about to begin with. I have learned over the years that I can appreciate red bean as a bubble tea drink if it's all blended up. However, it's the chunks of bean that I don't like, and this wheel cake had chunks of bean in it. Might have gone over better with me if it had been filled with a smooth, red bean paste...no chunks of bean in it. That's just personal preference though. If you're someone who enjoys red bean paste and don't mind chunks, then you might enjoy this Taiwanese wheel cake.

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Peanuts - Pinwheel Cake - Custard, Red Bean, Taro and Sesame (Top to Bottom)

Pinwheel Cake - Custard, Red Bean, Taro and Sesame (Top to Bottom)

Peanuts - Fresh Taro Milk

Fresh Taro Milk

Peanuts - Pinwheel Cake - Custard, Red Bean, Taro and Sesame (Top to Bottom)

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Snackshot - mahjong desert

Snackshot

4.0(138 reviews)
4.7 kmMarpole
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A very nostalgic old Hong Kong decor dessert spot offering many authentic Hong Kong style desserts…read more Their expansive menu includes traditional hot dessert such as red bean soup, black sesame and almond paste. And also the more modern cold desserts such as mango, ube sago and even grass jellies. We opt to order their ube trio and it was heavenly. It had an authentic and strong ube taste. The sagos were cooked just right with the perfect texture and most importantly, it wasn't too sweet. We also ordered their instagram worthy mahjong tiles which is essentially red bean and coconut pudding. It's very cute and definitely instagram worthy. It's not too sweet and I liked that it came with a side of red bean sauce which made it less dry. The money is also made of edible paper but we didn't touch it cuz it felt weird eating it. However, it wasn't anything special and we wouldn't order it again. It was quite busy when we arrived on a Friday night but it's much easier to go in a smaller party. We were a party of 2 and walked right in even though others were waiting because they needed a bigger table. The place is clean and service was fast. They don't have a time limit even though they are busy so it's a great hang out spot. We would definitely be back to try out other items they have to offer.

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.

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Snackshot - Best guess is red bean and coconut jelly @Snackshot (on Granville) fun dessert

Best guess is red bean and coconut jelly @Snackshot (on Granville) fun dessert

Snackshot - Vitasoy x Red Bean

Vitasoy x Red Bean

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Mahjong tiles

First Bite - desserts - Updated May 2026

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