We went to Tokyo Mithaiwala Restaurant for a long gap of a few months. My wife & me had the Thali's…read morewhich were excellent in taste, presentation, variety & quality. The Salt level was still a shade low , though better than earlier. the Naan's , 3 x Curries, Raita were all very good -including the onion-pickle combination. The rice was plain rice & I believe this could be enhanced by offering instead a peas or veg pulao. Also a masala papad would be welcome. Overall -one of the best Thali's in Vancouver & Lower Mainland -well presented in sparkling clean, uniquely shaped Stainless steel plates! My daughter had the croquettes - good, corn cutlets which were average in taste as the sauce was mild & bland. (need a fiery sauce to liven up), Tacos -satisfactory. The kids had Cheese toast which was very plain. Just cheese inside. (A slice of tomato, cucumber would enhance the taste). it came with French Fries which was good. The Restaurant is clean, airy , uncluttered with a nice ambience. Service by Ms.Priya was excellent ! The toilets were kept sparkling clean , well stocked & deserve mention. Overall a good experience & we will return again in the near future. Best wishes to the Management for an excellent feeling of comfort.

The cultural lineage of this place is certainly interesting, since from what I understand, this is…read morethe only Canadian location of an Indian restaurant from Japan. The restaurant is beautiful with both Indian and Japanese design sensibilities. They have a table service restaurant with both high tea and an extensive a la carte menu, and it looks like you can also buy mithai in bulk. The food isn't really Japanese-Indian fusion as you might expect, but more like Japanese impression of Indian food, if that makes sense? There's a few hints of Japanese and Asian influence, but the menu is mostly modern Indian. All vegetarian. There's no vegan or gluten free options for afternoon tea, but the a la carte menu includes many clearly labeled vegan and GF dishes. I wanted to try the afternoon tea set to get a wide sampling of their offerings. The set included: corn spinach puff, paneer tikka slider, cream cheese cucumber sandwich, samosa, chutneys for dipping, manchurian skewers, orange cranberry scone with whipped cream, rose rasmalai cake, dodha crunch, motichoor cheesecake parfait, and the choice between masala chai, coffee, or hot/iced caffe latte. It's $32/person for the set, which is a great price. I also appreciated that it was possible to order the set for just one person since it seems like many teahouses will only do it for 2+ people. I thought all of the items in the set were pretty good, and there was a balance between the sweet and savoury items. The only things that really left anything to be desired were that the scone was a bit dry and crumbly, and I thought the tandoori paneer could have been more flavourful. In general the flavours of the savoury items were a bit more subtle than in typical authentic Indian food, but for the most part it didn't come across as bland to me, just a different take on it. The standouts in the set were: the paneer slider - even if the paneer itself didn't impress, I loved the almost flaky texture of the pav - the manchurian, and the rose rasmalai cake. Also, the cream cheese cucumber sandwich had cilantro or chutney or something in the cream cheese which made it much more interesting than the plain version of this sandwich. The masala chai (my chosen drink) was also very good. It was served in a pot that contained 2 small servings. My waiter was very friendly and stopped by a few times to check in. When I was done eating and wanted my bill, it was easy to get his attention. I visited at what seemed like a quiet time so I didn't have much competition for attention. One thing that I thought was odd was when he gave me the machine to pay, there was no tip option - it would be cool if they had a no-tip policy, but I never saw any mention of it, so I wonder if he accidentally bypassed the tip when putting in my charge. It was an interesting and very pleasant experience. I was so curious about this place that I made a trip out from Vancouver just to try it (and couldn't get anyone willing to go to Surrey for afternoon tea with me, hence the afternoon tea order for one), and it was worth the trip!

I tried this place out after the cafe i wanted to go to was closed, and i was so pleasantly…read moresurprised! i got the butter chicken wrap & an iced chai, and both were amazing. the wrap was very filling, i could only eat half so i had to save the rest for later! theres quite a bit of seating inside, as well as one small table out front. There also seemed to be a back area, but it didn't look set up/open yet. The workers were very friendly and brought our food to our table which was nice since i'd expected to grab it from the counter! very nice place, i will definitely be coming back if i'm in Langley again

I made a very quick stop here to grab a chai latte to go. The chai was very good - a little sweet…read morebut pleasantly spicy. What really left an impression was how nice the two guys working were! Even though I was just there for a few minutes, the hospitality radiating from them left me in a good mood. And they were happy to make my drink in the mug I brought which was a bonus! I unfortunately didn't get to try any food but I liked the look of their muffins.

This was the cutest cafe we found while visiting Surrey. Really nice environment to get some work…read moredone with plenty of seating. Tried several pastries and breakfast items and really appreciated the quality of everything. Our drinks - flat white and cappuccino were very good and coffee is smooth. We had the French toast, mortadella sandwich - subbed mortadella with avo, matcha pastry and a butter croissant. Many of the baked items were made with sourdough and grass fed butter- sourced from Dope bakery so we were super impressed with that. Customer service was great and I would definitely recommend.

My friend has always raved about Nemesis coffee and brought me back a box of their beautifully…read morepackaged Allan & Senel Campos La Toboba Jocotes beans for me to try. I was HOOKED. During my last trip to Surrey, I made sure to stop by and fill up on caffeine and pastries. This location looks like an Apple Store from the outside with a modern glass exterior and minimalistic interior. From what my friends have told me, this location is much larger than their Downtown Vancouver location. Upon entering, the first thing I saw was Nemesis' vibrant colored boxes nicely lined up on a table next to the window for purchase in addition to merch (shirts, mugs, etc.) featuring their simplistic upside down blue heart logo. They switch out the coffee varieties on a regular basis, and so make sure to check their site first if you are looking for a certain bean! After perusing the merch, I made my way to the line and was captivated by the fancy high-end pastries in the glass counter. The company that makes the pastries is called Dope and they had everything from cookies to croissants to cakes and crullers. Prices were reasonable and I paid under $20 USD for four pastries. They had unique flavors including: strawberry & pistachio danish, tiramisu croissant, churro cruller, iced cap cruller, apple hojicha fritter, ube donut, and more. Like the Nemesis packaging, the Dope pastry boxes were art pieces on their own and probably the prettiest to-go boxes I've ever seen; they are a bright vibrant blue with their signature smile and tongue character logo and metallic writing. They literally look like designer shoe boxes. Nemesis features two seasonal drinks at a time, but they don't offer any flavored drinks otherwise and so if you're looking for a basic vanilla latte, this is not the place. The two seasonal drinks they were featuring in February were the Beet Root Latte and the Black Sesame Corn Latte (no coffee in this one though). Personally, neither quite appealed to me and so I just ordered a basic OAT MILK LATTE sweetened with simple syrup (you could alternatively get it sweetened with honey). The espresso was smooth and the oat milk was nice and creamy. To share with my family, I also ordered the... - APPLE HOJICHA FRITTER ($4.75 CAN) - as someone who doesn't normally like donuts, this fritter was the best fritter I've ever had and definitely on the not-to-sweet side. It was crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and full of apple pieces, apple spiced compote, and cinnamon. The hojicha dusting was subtle but added a nice slight earthiness to the pastry. I liked this pastry so much, I ended up ordering another one later on! - The ICED CAP CRULLER ($4.75 CAN) - this cruller was also fantastic and full of espresso flavor. The espresso cream filling and the condensed milk glaze were delicious and tasted like I was eating a Vietnamese coffee. 10/10 would get this again! - BROWN BUTTER BANANA CAKE ($5.75 CAN) - this cake was super moist and had a beautiful piping of cinnamon espresso buttercream on top. I'd say this one was the least unique of the pastries I ordered, but was a solid slice of banana bread and the buttercream was smooth and light. - CHOCOLATE ORANGE SUISSE ($7.50 CAN) - this pastry was the most interesting texture-wise as it has a crispy exterior that reminded me of chowmein noodles, wrapped around a croissant. The candied orange was very distinct and could be tasted in both the chocolate orange filling and the outside. While the most expensive of the pastries (probably because of the extra labor it takes for this one), I thoroughly enjoyed every bite and would order this one again too. The seating areas and bathrooms are clean. Service is excellent- we got our orders within 10 minutes after ordering and they come by to give you water and silverware as needed. TLDR, Nemesis is 1000% worth the stop and I can't wait to be back whenever I am in Surrey next. Overall, 5/5 for coffee and pastries, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere

I was in the area and happened to walk by this coffee shop…read more Very clean and nice ambient. Because there was an adverisemwnt for a matcha so i ordered a matcha latte together with an almond croissant. I have to say the matcha latte was very disappointing. Either it was the matcha they use or the way they made it. the whole latte was tasteless, nothing more than a warm milk the almond croissant was ok. lacking almond flavor and very minimal almond. But overall it was alright for a coffee shop not specializing in pastry

I'm conflicted with coffee loft. I love coffee. I love coffee shops. I love pastries. Coffee loft…read morehas all these, but it's just okay. To be clear, it's a great vibe inside. Plenty of seats for small groups and big groups. High ceilings make the location feel spacious. And it was busy with a lot of people. I think if I'm going to hang out with people, coffee loft would be a great spot. However, I don't think the coffee and pastries are particularly good. But of course, I'm a bit biased since these are the things I look for in coffee shops: the coffee. It's not bad. It's just okay. So in short, I think if you're looking for a place to hang, Coffee Loft is great! If you're looking for coffee or pastries, there are other places. Still worth visiting though!

Wedge-shaped cafe serving baos, bubble-tea, smoothies and pastries…read more Seating is limited by the wedge-shapes floor-plan of this cafe. You step in the entrance, and it fans out towards the counter. You order on the right, and get served on the left. Seating is mainly along the walls, but as you can imagine, it is a bit awkward the way tables are arranged. Seating is not comfortable, probably to discourage people from loitering around too long. We ordered a croissant, smoothie, ice-cream and a bao. We must've hit a busy rush because it took 15+ minutes for us to get our entire order. The veggie smoothie came out first; it was a tad tart, but that is how I like it. I don't like extra sweetener, and it didn't seem like they added any. The bao came next, and it was okay. Perhaps not dim-sum restaurant quality, but decent for a cafe. I enjoyed that it was filled with a meat patty and egg. Kind of wished that it was served with Worcestershire sauce. A bit pricey. Surprisingly, the croissant took the longest to come out, but it appeared there was a backlog at the toaster station. Many other customers were waiting for toasted goods. The croissant was light and flaky. While I can't be certain it was made in-house, if it was store-bought, I would definitely be surprised. I can't comment on the ice-cream as it was not mine, but I noted that the portion seemed very small for the price we paid. Shrinkflation is real, people. I won't probably go here often, and there are definitely better places for smoothies, ice cream and baos. But, if you need all three at the same time, this is a convenient one-stop-shop.

I have visited this cafe frequently when I'm in the commercial area - they are a definitely a…read morecommunity favorite for the locals in the area. Cafe usually has some soft music going - with stringed lights - really giving off a warm cozy vibe - I'd say a great study spot on a rainy day. This cafe takes pride in creating moments of connection with their guests - you will definitely feel welcomed - the team is eager to help and are knowledgeable with offerings and can make great suggestions. My personal favorites during my visits would be Thai milk tea, Vietnamese Ice coffee, Roasted milk tea and the steamed Baos! They also offer DIY Bubble tea kits - which I've gifted to friends , and received praise for. They are currently also at the Richmond Night Market this year - offering a London fog series - I'd recommend the "Vancouver Maple Fog" -

I often forget how wonderful this place is in Coquitlam. They have such a large menu. I recently…read morewent there around 8:30-9pm one night and they were fairly busy. So menu choices to choose from on their menu. I got the pistachio matcha latte with a vegan lemon loaf. The space itself is spacious, Bright and clean. The service was great and the pastry/drink was delicious

Great place to grab coffee bun desserts with friends and catch up. Coffee flavour good be better…read morebut it's decent and it's a good spot to come and do some work on your laptop. The staff are friendly and the vibes are good!

We arrived 10 mins just before they were closing, so we were only able to get drinks to go. This…read morecute cafe only opens on the weekend and closes at 2:30pm. We got their iced matcha which came with red bean and two pieces of mochi. The matcha flavor was distinct and delicious. The red bean was good, but left me feeling a bit parched. The mochi was so good and I could have eaten a whole bowl full. Their sandwiches looked really good, so I will have to come back for lunch another time.

Beautiful and cozy cafe with a modern touch. It's very comfortable sitting inside…read more Staff were nice but slightly clumsy, for examples, they brought us food without utensils twice, and spilled the matcha drink so they had to make again (and spilled a bit again lol). The COFU cakes were slightly too soft for my liking. Maybe because it's vegan, so the usual expected texture of "wheel cakes" can hardly be achieved. Coffee was normal. I hope they can improve their taste and qaulity in the future.

Matcha Strawberry Latte $8.25…read more This drink is super pretty! The drink has fresh puree strawberry, organic milk and whisked matcha! The drink is not too sweet, perfect for anyone who loves matcha and also strawberries! Make sure you mix it well as the sweetness is from the strawberry puree. The pearls were really soft and chewy, which was good! Just a note.. make sure the lid is closed properly as I spilled some in my car

In a city where bubble tea shops are now a dime a dozen, Perchance shines through as one of our…read morefavourite bubble tea shops in Vancouver. The aesthetic of this cafe is contemporary and very visually clean and cute. I don't know if I can compare their bubble tea to any other bubble tea shop in the city because they use such fresh ingredients mixed with high-quality tea and the end result is absolutely delicious. In just the past week I've had the chance to drink three drinks including today's not too sweet, more subtle chrysanthemum sunrise which has grapefruit chunks. Their Garden Milk Tea was super tasty with rose syrup was gulped up last week but our ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE is the Passion Fruit Vanilla Float. This drink has the perfect mix of that passion fruit punch, with the bubbles of soda from the sparkling water, sweet chunks of aloe vera, and that creamy touch of the vanilla cream. You also get the passion fruit seeds mixed in with pearls (if you order their amazing pearls) and it's seriously the BEST drink. You won't be disappointed. I've had the chance in months pass to try the matcha strawberry with strawberry chunks and it was amazingly delicious too so my top two recommendations are the Matcha Strawberry or the Passion Fruit Vanilla Float! I still need to come by for breakfast but the waffles and macarons I've had here have been delightful.