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!

FIFA world cup started and Mello offers world cup themed donuts. They are available at holt renfrew…read moreas limited item. Luckily I was able to get them by visiting in the morning. Flavor was maple and representing Canada! Green colored sponge reminded me of soccer fields, and cute soccer ball chocolate on the top of donut. Maple cream filling was light, not overly sweet and delicious. It was very good item to bring watch party with family or friends. Highly recommend!

La Parfait is a stellar choice if you are looking for exceptional desserts with unique, interesting…read moreflavor profiles. My wife and I stopped in during an evening walk, and it completely delivered. We tried the banana split and the cone parfait, both of which were incredibly rich and flavorful. A standout favorite was the pistachio ice cream on the cone--highly recommend giving that a try. We will definitely be coming back again!

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.

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 visited Thierry chocolate and got FIFA world cup themed soccer ball chocolate. There are 2…read moreoptions whole soccer ball chocolate or half soccer ball chocolate. We can also choose dark or milk. I chose whole milk chocolate version. Filling is male ganache. It was very smooth, rich texture and sweetness was perfect. Chocolate shell itself was thinner than I thought. This was a great FIFA world cup themed item and good for gift or for yourself to enjoy them.

After grabbing dinner with some friends, we wanted to grab dessert. I knew Nero Waffle was nearby,…read moreso I suggested it. I've only been to the original location on Robson years ago, so wasn't sure if the quality had stayed the same, but we thought it was worth trying. We ordered a Tiramisu and a Bresilienne to share between four people. It came out it in relatively short time. And wow, they were both even better than I remember. Their waffles are incredibly crisp and light, despite the amount of toppings on them. I don't know how they make them so they stay so resistant to going soggy. And despite the amount of whipped cream, ice cream and sauce on them, the waffle was always able to balance out the sweetness. Their waffles are just perfect balance of flavour and texture. Service was also quite impressive. Our server was very pleasant and attentive, and brought share plates with out being asked. Overall, a great dessert. I don't know why I haven't returned earlier.

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 enjoy34 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 just the 1 and I'd 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 (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!

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.

We were a group of 6. We had some coffee and hot and cold…read morechocolate. We had the carrot cake, tiramisu and Bing Soo. The cakes were good, nothing crazy. We've had better Bing Soo elsewhere, but it's not bad. The lone Barista was fast, efficient, but friendly. I jokingly said she could be a K Pop star---very attractive and friendly. She handled the crowd easily. The place is spacious enough. Parking is quite limited.

Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

Snack and dessert shop located close to the bustling Denman and Robson intersection. I went for…read morethe red bean donut. It was on point. The granulated sugar on outside helps keep it crunchy, and the red bean was sweet but not too sweet and works well. Would come back to try other things.

Loved their mango bingsu!! It's like soft, fluffy snow! Mangoes were fresh and sweet!! So good!read more

Great aesthetic, service, and food. 10/10. I would rate it…read moremore if I had more fingers

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.