Fuwa Fuwa has done it again! Their food is really good, so whenever they introduce new dishes, I have to try them! This time, it was their new Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage, available in several flavours: Classic, Teriyaki, Sweet Heat, Maple Jalapeño, and Hot Yuzu. They were all delicious and are available as small plates or meal-sized. It was hard to pick a favourite. We also tried their Egg Sando, and Miso Udon Carbonara. As good as everything was, the udon dish turned out to be my favourite. Those flavours really appealed to me. Maybe it was the generous amount of crispy bacon in it! No visit to Fuwa Fuwa would be complete without having some of their delicious beverages. We had the Butterfly Pea Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and Dragon Fruit Refresher. Everything tasted great! read more

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Tip: This cafe has ube baked goods and Japanese meals. A few Saturdays ago, I was at Chuck's Roadhouse for lunch. Afterwards, I drove around the plaza to figure out what businesses were there. I was happy to see Fuwa Fuwa Dessert Cafe. I had flagged coming here. Well, it took a gathering of three friends with me to visit this cafe last Thursday. I had only visited the Fuwa Fuwa location in Vaughan. This one in Pickering is special for a bunch of reasons. There was lots of parking at 6 pm on a Thursday evening that was threatening freezing rain. Luckily, we only got rain. Yay! I backed into a tight parking spot. The tight part was due to a snowbank that was in front of the row of parking. I threw out some garbage from my car into a receptacle near this business. I saw one of my friends in the cafe already. Another one said hi to me when I grabbed the door. Our third friend came in a few minutes later. We are a punctual group. It was nice. I looked at the desserts display that I was sitting next to. First, it's deadly to be that close to baked goods. Second, there was a lot of ube. This cafe has Filipino and Japanese influences in its menu offerings. It's cool to me! I had meant to get something with ube in it. I need to go back! We were here for dinner. Normally, you think of fluffy, giggly pancakes when you're at Fuwa Fuwa. This restaurant had a Japanese eats menu. We got the following Japanese combos: - Combo A for two people: - Teriyaki pork katsu rice - Chicken karaage curry - Two miso soups - Two cans of pop - Combo B for two people: - Udon noodle soup - Teriyaki chicken karaage - Two iced matcha lattes We shared the mains and soups family-style, so we could sample everything. Our mains and miso soups came out first. The drinks came out last. The teriyaki pork katsu on rice was yummy. The katsu was crispy on the outside and perfect inside. The rice was fluffy and had some green onions and furikake (dried seaweed flakes). One friend wanted more furikake on it. The rest of us were fine with what we got. I've been into Japanese curry for the longest time. This place made it well. The chicken karaage was crispy, as the curry was separate on the plate and so flavourful. We got rice. It had this sesame shredded cabbage as a side. It was yummy, but we all suggested that it needed red cabbage to add a colourful pop to the dish. We gave the most feedback on the miso soup. It was salty. I ended up taking water that I had filled a cup up at the station in the back and diluted my soup. It was less salty. The problem was that my water was cold and it made my soup cooler. The owner on the store apologized. We did a taste test between a batch of miso soup from yesterday that he had brought to our table versus the saltier one today. I tasted both. Yesterday's didn't have a strong miso flavour. Today's was too salty. I ended mixing the two. The miso flavour was perfect, but it was on the salty side. We got two cans of Coke zero. I can do Coke zero. One of my friends can't. We ended up trading one of the cans for regular Coke, which he likes. My can was cold. It didn't cause a sugar spike. All good. I also had one of the iced matcha lattes. I was thirsty from my miso soup. I loved it. It was cold. The matcha flavour was excellent. It was creamy from the milk in it. Three of us had the udon noodle soup. One of our friends can't have beef. The beef was thinly sliced and yummy. We all loved the chewiness of the udon. The broth wasn't overly salty. I liked it. The jammy egg was perfect. The green onions enhanced this dish. We got teriyaki chicken karaage. I love that it had kewpie mayo drizzled on top. The chicken was moist inside and crunchy on the outside. This dish came with rice and a runny fried egg. Delicious! We ordered a couple of jiggly pancakes: - Berry - Matcha It was my first time having the berry. It was excellent. I loved the berry compote poured all over the pancakes, which absorbed everything like a sponge. The pancakes were fluffy, jiggly, and delicious. I've had the matcha pancakes before. I loved the matcha sauce and the strawberry slices. It was nice having them again. I used the washroom before we called in a night. There are two single stalls. The one that I used was decent. I loved visited this cafe. It was nice spending time with friends over dinner and jiggly pancakes. I will return for the ube goodies! (115) read more

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Tried their Velvet Matcha Combo February special -- Tiramisu Souffle Pancake + Matcha Latte for $17.50, and honestly, such a great value. The souffle pancake was incredibly fluffy and light, almost cloud‑like. Also grabbed a Yuzu Refresher ($6), which was bright, light, and super refreshing. The decor has a warm, inviting vibe with lots of positive energy. And the staff were genuinely friendly, even though we arrived just before last call -- never felt rushed at all. A lovely spot for a sweet treat and a cozy moment. read more

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After our very underwhelming experience at the STC location, I decided to try out the new Pickering locations for breakfast with a few friends and it was much better. The ordering system was confusing as no one explained to us that we had to order on the tablet on the counter, so we sat and waited for the staff to acknowledge us after sitting down and waiting for 15+ minutes. Finally, one of us asked if they were going to take our order and only then we were told that we had to order at the counter. Geez. But after we ordered, the food came out promptly and cooked as requested and we dined in on delicious tater tots, eggs and fluffy Japanese pancakes. This was such a welcome change to all other breakfast joints in the area that only serve the traditional breakfast/brunch without much creativity. The water is self-serve (which was also not mentioned until we asked for water) as was the napkins, sugar...etc for your coffee. Very smallish restroom in the back was clean. Overall, our experience was good here so I would happily return to try their other offerings. read more

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New menu items available featuring Japanese eats like chicken Karaage, pork katsu, udon noodle soup and sandos. Fuwa fuwa known for their souffle pancakes now have savoury dishes added to their menu. They also have special combo meals that include drinks like matcha and/or miso soup. This spot is open late for sweet tooth cravings. And service is always top notch. Come check out their new menu items read more

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Great spot, cute/pretty food, bright and casual cafe vibes, family friendly. My family comes here occasionally, as I get salon services in the next plaza over. This most recent visit, we invited our parents for my little one's bday brunch. Fuwa Fuwa was her pick. It has a good selection of lunch options, not only sweets, as them being Asian and elderly don't really call for sweet foods lol. Food wise, I got the Chicken Karaage Croffle, and I wish it had more flavour, or a bit (more) salt in the chicken batter. The ube bubble tea was a delicious twist on an otherwise common drink. They also have a new games station, filled with family-friendly board games. My little one even enjoyed a match of chess against her grandma. read more

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A great casual brunch spot in Pickering! I came here for a Sunday brunch with a few friends and it was a great experience. Since this is pretty pretty much considered a quick service establishment, you do place your order up at the counter and then they give you a number to take to your table and they bring your food out to you when it's ready. The pancakes are made to order so you're almost always guaranteed. very fresh food. It takes about 18-20min for them to make the pancakes. The service here was also great, especially from the owner. We were here on Thanksgiving weekend and he came to every table in the restaurant and gave everyone free keychains as a cute gesture for the holiday. The food itself was delicious, I got the classic souffle pancakes and they were so tasty! I loved that they were fluffy and not too sweet. it also came topped with a whipped cream which gave a nice texture balance and I also really liked that they gave maple syrup on the side in case you wanted it a little bit sweeter. Overall, I had a great first experience here and I will definitely be back! read more

Fuwa Fuwa Dessert Cafe - The Souffle - Pancakes Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

Fuwa Fuwa means "fluffy fluffy", and is apparently pronounced "fwa fwa". This is a perfect description of their soufflé pancakes, which are unbelievably thick, but light, airy and not ponderous. They taste a bit like a sponge cake, and cry out for sweet toppings, which Fuwa Fuwa has in abundance. I went for the classic (soufflé pancakes topped with fruit and lightly sweetened whipped cream, with a side of maple syrup), and my daughter chose a creme brulee topping, with a side of nutella. The brulee was beautifully prepared, crystallized and a deep caramel color. The fruit was fresh and tasty, and a great accompaniment to the pancakes. I think that there must be a lot of eggs in these, because I was surprised to feel very full when I was about half way through my portion. They also have savory offerings, other desserts, and diverse beverages, ranging from bubble tea to a sort of frappacino. We went for a very late brunch/early dinner. The counter staff were so friendly and helpful, explaining clearly anything that puzzled us. There were a few other diners, but several take out orders were picked up. There are several tables for eat-in. I imagine that, at typical weekend brunch times, this place might be very busy. During our visit, the atmosphere was calm and quiet, and the beautifully clean restaurant was a very relaxing space. Their adorable mascot is three stacked and smiling soufflé pancakes, and they also have a stuffy of their mascot on display. As someone whose idea of a comfort film is Silence of the Lambs, I was surprised to be charmed by the cuteness of the ambience. If they offer merch, I'd actually consider buying one of these stuffy mascots! Fuwa Fuwa has deliberately cultivated a relaxed and welcoming vibe, with a shelf of board games and a cute seating corner with pillows and stuffies. It is all devastatingly cute, and as sweet as the pancake toppings! I would like to return to try one of their savory offerings. I really enjoy savory brunch offerings, and the ham and cheese croffle (a waffled croissant) tempts me very much. For a unique brunch experience, look no further than Fuwa Fuwa! TLDR summary: a tasty, unique, surprising, cute, tidy, inviting and friendly all-day brunch spot. read more

I tried their new brunch menu and was delighted by the presentation & taste of the food. The croffle eggs benny & chicken karaage were made perfectly, paired with a salad to balance. I really enjoyed the egg salad that came on top of the chicken karaage croffle! We couldn't leave without trying their soufflé pancakes & their new ube flavour was amazing. The service was super friendly & I can't wait to return back with my family!! The interior is so clean & spacious, with very cute decor. The owners were super nice. read more

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I love this spot! They have such a fun variety of desserts and the owners, who I've had the pleasure of getting to meet, have been introducing some items of their own too (I believe the ube pancake is exclusive to this location). The pancakes are my favourite of course... so fluffy and light. The croffles are delicious too. Their space has cute cafe vibes too, so it serves as a great hangout spot. I heard that this place gets busy on weekends, and they make their pancakes fresh which takes 20-30 minutes so be prepared to be patient. read more

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I went for a late brunch / early dinner with my bestie today. She's been here before but it was my first time. I had the blueberry and cheese pancakes and she had the mango. I also had a burnt coffee cheesecake. The pancakes were so light and fluffy. I gave them the full jiggle test and they wiggle wiggle. The candied lemon was a nice contrast to the blue berry sauce and ice cream. The portion was huge and I was so stuffed. The coffee cheese cake was delicious . Again it was a nice portion, played beautifully and super flavorful. I was so full I had to bring the majority of it home . I had an amazing experience and I'll definitely be back read more

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Went on their grand opening day so it was busier than usual. Probably waited 30 minutes for oreo pancake with ice cream but it's to be expected because it's made fresh. I'm not a fan of whip cream and didn't expect the whip cream to have the oreo flavoring. I thought I was getting oreo ice cream on the side with whip topping on top. The pancake itself was tasty and airy. The whip cream was light as well. I probably wouldn't order this again because I'm not a fan of the whip cream, but the quality of everything was good. I ordered a refresher with no ice, but they gave it to me with ice. The service was friendly. Good place if you're a fan of the pancakes. I might try the croffles next time. read more

Fuwa Fuwa Dessert Cafe - Pancakes Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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After seeing some reviews on Durham Region Eats posts, I had to check out this new Japanese-style pancake joint...glad I did! Be patient if you dine-in (not sure if you would want to take out as not sure how it would taste), as the pancakes are made to order...we waited approx 20-25min for our order. Since we came after picking up my kid from school, she did her homework while we waited. Fluffy and not overly sweet...I hate whip cream but loooove their's as it's freshly made and light! Would totally recommend to go when they are not so busy...whenever that may be. read more

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I cant tell you how exited I am that Durham got its first Japanese soufle pancake location. I went with my little one and he loved everything. According to him and his mom this place has the best jiggly pancakes . The owner and staffs are so friendly. The store is super clean and cute. A perfect place to handout with friends and family and if you are looking for recomandation dont miss their biscoff and cream brule pancake. Again Congratulations Fuwa Fuwa. read more

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So happy that Fuwa Fuwa is now in Pickering and enjoyed the pancake soufflé. I love that they have ensaymada and halo halo! Definitely a great place for dessert. read more

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Delicious items on the menu but I enjoyed the savoury eggs Benedict. Also great service.

Went to Pickering location recently. First time having soufflé pancakes. They were delicious! Have been back a couple of times within a month with different family members. They do take a bit of time to make about 20min but they warn you about this when ordering. Otherwise service was good. They are very pleasant. My favourite one is the Creme brûlée. It is fantastic!!! Followed closely by the Blueberry Cheese and the Signature. Have also tried the Tiramisu and the Matcha White Chocolate these were also tasty. My wife has tried a couple of their cold teas and enjoyed them both. I had the Americana coffee which was quite good. The interior is nice and bright and there is a decent amount of comfortable seating. Will definitely return. read more