This little dessert/drink place inside of Parker Place (a few steps next to the large Chinese restaurant) featuring soy as the key ingredient is quite refreshing. They just had their soft opening 2 weeks ago. You have the choices of soy milk, soy bread, soy pudding and soy ice cream, all in different flavours. Got a matcha soft ice cream to go. The matcha flavour was very nice without overly bitter or sweet. It doesn't leave the after sourness flavour in your mouth. The jumbo pearls were cooked thoroughly with perfect texture. The brown bits had a bit of savoury taste to it to balance the sweet treat. You get 3 different textures in this one. The takeout packing was quite innovative. It's a plastic jar with a screw on lid. You can use it afterwards for storing different items, edible or non edible. However, the plastic jar is not recyclable nor is the lid. GOOD TO KNOW: Only 2 flavours of ice cream will be served on any given day although there are 4 or 5 options on the menu. I hope this situation will change after their grand opening. Their black sesame flavour is intriguing but unfortunately it was not served today. The seating is limited, under 20 in capacity roughly. The servers were nice. Cash and debit only. read more

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As someone who is lactose intolerant, I was bouncing off the walls when my friend suggested getting dessert at a new vegan dessert shop. ***It is important to note that my disappointment was probably greater than an average customer because I had walked into SoyTalk with huge expectations.*** Upon entering the cute interior, one glance at the menu displayed brought me great confusion. They had an item somewhere along the lines of "cheese panini" and I thought it was strange because I had assumed that because the store specializes in soy-based desserts, it is a vegan shop and would not sell anything that has dairy (cheese). When I asked the cashier if the cheese in the panini is a soy-based cheese (idek if that exists...this was how confused I was), he looked confused at ME and said that it's just normal dairy-based cheese. Regardless, this does not contribute at all the 2 stars I am giving them. I ordered their matcha soft serve as well as their soy tofu dessert and amongst our group of 4, we unanimously agreed immediately that the tofu dessert served at dimsum restaurants is 100x better than what we had ordered. All in all, maybe it was because I came in with high expectations that I was so disappointed but regardless, not worth the hype in my opinion and you can definitely get better dessert in Richmond (in fact, we went to Blackball after because we were so unsatisfied). My final two cents: variety is great but if you're going to specialize in something, master it first...especially when the product is in your store name. read more

SoyTalk - Tofu dessert - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I had the most amazing soy milk ice cream when I went on vacation a few months ago so was very excited to try the soy ice cream here. I think prices for the ice cream is reasonable at $5.50. The soy milk is a little pricy ($6.99) and soy pudding was expensive at almost $10. They didn't have the back sesame flavour when I came, but I wanted to try the original anyways. Right off the bat, the texture was different than I expected. I was expected a creamy soft serve texture, but the ice cream was icy, thick and stiff. I enjoyed the soy flavour and thought it could even be stronger. I didn't mind the addition of the salty pork floss. It reminded me of the Shanghainese soy milk soup. However, we didn't like the black mochi balls. They were hard inside and served warm. Warm mochi balls on cold ice cream. Hmmm... Service could be friendly. No smiles from the staff, no welcome greetings, and no thank yous. Honestly, we might come back to try the other items, but this experience left us underwhelmed. read more

SoyTalk - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Soy milks are overpriced and not that great. Their soft serve is to die for but their machine broke so it has been discontinued indefinitely. I'd only go back if they serve their soft serve again. Taro Soy Milk (3.5/5) Extremely thick. Decent taro flavour. Black Sesame Soy Milk (3/5) Nutty flavour from the sesame. Somewhat thick. Oreo Soy Milk (2.5/5) Not too thick. Oreo flavour tasted very watered down. read more

Blah. I was super excited but it was a disappointment. Their softserve was too icy and not creamy enough. Service was friendly and kind and store is pretty. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll go back. Being a dairy free person, i was so so so excited. Oh well. read more

I threw away my order because it smelled and tasted sour. When I informed the worker, she said the dessert should taste sour with a smirk on her face. She refused to give me a refund, credit or a different item. When I asked for the manager, she said she did not know the manager's contact information. She started to giggle which I don't know if it's because she lied to my face or she was nervous. My conclusion is that they are slower in the colder months and no one notices them not cleaning as they are busier in the summer. They should know that with any food products, regular cleaning is required even if it's not dairy products. read more

First time visited SoyTalk, I was impressed with the cute design and cozy atmosphere of the interior. Although it was a monday night, most of the tables were occupied (they have arlound 6-7 tables in total). I decided to try two new items on their menu: Red Jujube soy milk and Soy Mochi. The soymilk was way to thick for my taste and it needed WAY more sweetness to elevate the nutty taste of the red jujube and soymilk. The soy mochi was not bad thou (but not great either), it was different than normal mochi. It was softer and jellier, the soy powder added a nice sweet and salty touch to it. I would come back to try other desserts. read more

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Let's talk about SoyTalk! It's cool that there's a dessert place committed to soy options only. Perfect for all those lactose intolerants (not me). However, their soy milk soft serve is pretty interesting. It's served with a type of meat floss, that's actually made with organic roasted soybeans. It added a nice chewy texture to the smoothness of the soft serve. It's definitely different than regular soft serve. As for their puddings, they offer a type of boba that's filled with red bean. They're massive compared to regular boba. Lots of chewiness for sure, especially combined with all the other toppings. I much enjoy the aesthetics of the store, alongside with their cute logos and cups. Definitely worth going to if you're a fan of soy like myself. read more

SoyTalk - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I love their cup! It's super cute. It doesn't come with a lid though.... The soy ice cream is ok. I didn't like grainy texture of the ice cream but the soy flavour was spot on. I believe the graininess has to do with the fact that it's not made with milk/cream thus no creamy texture. I got the original and it came with these giant bobas with some meat floss. I'd say it's a nice to have toppings but taste-wise it didn't add any wow factor. The soy milk was rather thick and creamy. If you like milkshakes, protein shakes, you'd probably enjoy this. I like my soy milk on the lighter side. read more

Probably the most disappointing desserts I've ever had.... Not sure if it was because my excitement and expectations was so high, but when you hear "soy milk flavour soft serve" how can you not be! The ice cream was presented very unappetizing, nothing like how they advertise it on instagram, and the texture was awful. Basically a flavourless solid slushy at best. Super disappointing! read more

Came here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. Place was empty when we got there. Very cute and homey decor. Matcha Soy Milk Ice Cream: This was surprisingly delicious! I am not a huge fan of soy milk especially the ones you buy from supermarkets because they are way too sweet and I don't like the taste but this didn't taste anything like it! It could probably be due to the toppings that came with it so it might of over masked the soy milk taste but I'm not sure. The matcha ice cream came with red soy bean boba and baked crispy soybean floss. The ice cream itself was light and refreshing. As for the toppings, I am also not a huge fan of boba but these were very good because they had red bean inside. The bobas were plump and had a good chewy texture. I also really liked the soybean floss because they added a lovely crunch and a different flavor to the dish. (5/5) Black Sesame Soy Mochi: I love mochi and black sesame so this was best of both worlds! It was soft and gooey, and you could taste the black sesame because there was a generous amount dusted on top. What made it even special was that it was served warm! The only negative comment I would make would be that it was quite pricey. (4.5/5) Overall, cute place and friendly staff! I will definitely be coming back especially for their soy milk ice cream! read more

I dont know why they gotten a bad reviews but I think their goood, maybe who have expected their product to be sweets might be dissapointed. but for me i like dessert that is not sweets as other desseert so for me is perfect. read more

SoyTalk - oreo mochi, ice cream serve and signature soy milk - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This has been my favorite dessert place after I found this spot! Because it is not that sweet and healthy. Perfect for after dinner if you want something healthy and good! read more

SoyTalk - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Pretty cool hangout spot situated at the outer corner of Parker Place. I got the black sesame ice cream and my friend got the soy one. The service is lacklustre, but the food products are good. The black sesame has a lighter taste than I expected and both the ice cream flavours are refreshing. I thought the little dried meat pieces on top and the seaweed was a nice touch and created a unique flavour. The price was reasonable, but I think some of their soy milk price is too much. For example, $7 for a small glass bottle of soy milk seems like a rip off lol read more

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Got the soy pudding thing. hmmm. It comes with taro balls and black glutinous rice. Both kind of uncooked. Taro ball I had is too chewy and inside there is filling but couldn't really tell what filling it was. It was one tiny tiny bean or something. And 10$ for that is bit pricey. I'd rather went for something else. read more

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I ordered their mochi. The texture of their mochi was very weird. It was extremely mushy and watery. Unlike the mochi I had before at other places, it was not "chewy" instead it was really soggy. I hope the supervisor/owner could take more responsibility and ownership of their product. Pointing fingers and blaming your co-workers/employee in front of the customers really isn't the solution and best way to defend your product. Also, showing a bit more sincerity, understanding and attentiveness of customer's comments/complaints would be preferred. read more

Overprice, soy milk taste like nothing special. There was no thought into using the correct type of cups for cold drinks. The opening on the lid was too small, pearls and straw didn't fit. Totally not worth the $7. read more

Lazy staff don't want to make sandwiches one hour before closing. Visited multiple times for them to say "no" without any reason.

atmosphere: medium in size, some seats inside. customer service: friendly price: average food: the low rating comes from the texture of the dessert which is weird cause i have had some soy desserts in the past, therefore, was confused as to why i would be disappointed in this but i was. it had to do with the texture more than anything. read more

Tried the soy soft serve. It soft serve itself was ok, but the pork floss looking thing on top was just weird. It was salty. They said it was soy product, but it just didn't go well with the whole soft serve concept. Although they sell you the idea of that the soy milk was organics and concentrated, it was still pretty expensive ($7 for a small bottle of soy milk), and it tasted just alright. read more

If you like soy bean, then this is the place to go for a treat. Super thick soy bean taste. The ice cream is very good for those vegan and lactose free diet people. The place also has a chill vibe to it. Recommend read more

SoyTalk - Mango tofu ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I tried the matcha soy soft serve here. I originally asked for black sesame but they only had original and matcha that day, which was a bit frustrating since they did list 5 flavors on the menu without indicating which ones were unavailable. Compared to soft serve ice cream made of dairy milk, this soy version is more of an acquired taste. It is less smooth in texture as it was a bit grainy from little bits of ice, and I found the added pork floss, seaweed and bubbles a little strange. I didn't dislike it, but I much prefer getting a matcha soft serve from the likes of Maiko when the price is comparable. One cup is close to $6, which was pretty pricey. I'm also a little uncomfortable with the fact that they use plastic cups when we were eating in store, and another review mentioned these were non-recyclable plastic. Do they reuse these cups or simply throw them away when customers are finished? read more

SoyTalk - Matcha soy soft serve ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Over priced and service is no good. The ice cream was too icy and the pudding lacks soy flavour. The bottle matcha soy milk was decent but I don't think I'll get another bottle for $6.50, a little too pricey. The decor was nice. read more

SoyTalk - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

2.5 stars. Second time here; I enjoy their icecream however I dont enjoy the floss topping the first time I visited. Went again today and asked for no floss topping but unfortunately they forgot and added it. Tried letting them know but they just responded with "it's just bean floss topping that tastes like pork floss. " assuming they will not remake. Understandable. But the meaty tasting topping throws off the taste for me ): read more

The taste was excellent with fresh taste of soy. It was also not too sweet. Just the right taste.

Nothing was available. Customer service was bad, whatever we asked, they just answered with limited words, with no eye contact, made you feel like we were not welcomed. read more

The tofu pudding is horrible, it is really gritty and flavourless. Then the taro and yam balls are basically giant flour balls that is not flavoured at all. read more

Adding to my last 2 visits, forgot to mention. They use paper cups, 1st Chinese business using non styrofoam, non plastic items. Thank you very much for caring about health and using organic ingredients. It tastes different to people who are used to commercial soy puddings which is not the same, which the restaurants have for dim sum, go try it. Good organic ingredients are healthier for you. read more

I had a chance to taste the original soy milk soft serve and the black sesame soy milk soft serve. The soy milk was not overly sweet and they gave quite a generous portion for soft serve. I was really able to taste the soy milk which was nice, since they soy milk is what separates it from regular soft serve ice creams. It was very nice, light, and not overly filling, which is great. Looking forward to coming back to try the other soft serve flavours and other products on the menu! read more