Tried the durian dessert at the cafe this time. I'm sold. Just take my money already. Nothing compared to it. Service was prompt and the ambiance of this quaint place is perfect for chin wagging with friends. Only street parking available. read more

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I stopped by around 7pm and half of tables were occupied. We got physical menu and QR code order system. I noticed the physical one and digital one are not matching for cold/warm service and I had to ask few times if they could make my food warm. They admitted they haven't updated the information. (That's why 4 starts) Food were great. We had Ghost's drool and Mochi with Taro paste. They are huge too. For me, 2/3 portion was perfect. I really loved tender sweetness and made my body warm. The store decoration was neat with dry ice. read more

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Had these: Red bean soup Black sweet rice with coconut Almond paste - no fillers just perfect. Thicker consistency. Coconut taro They are all very satisfying and perfect portion size. read more

Desserts Artisanaux is such a comforting dessert spot on Kingsway, especially if you enjoy desserts that aren't overly sweet. Everything here feels carefully made, from their seasonal dessert soups to their creative flavour combinations. I tried their pistachio dessert soup, and it really stood out, deeply nutty, rich, and incredibly fragrant. You can tell the ingredients are thoughtfully chosen and cooked in-house. I also loved the coconut noodles with mango pomelo, which was both fun to eat and perfectly balanced between creamy, chewy, and refreshing. This is a great place to bring family or friends who appreciate lighter, more traditional-style desserts. Warm, comforting, and made with care! read more

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Desserts Artisanaux has been on my list for a long time. There have been a lot of great reviews on social media and there's always a long line outside the shop. A few days ago, we finally were able to try it without needing to wait in line. However, the food was pretty disappointing and not worth the hype at all. We tried their Mochi Milky Egg Custard Paste and Milky Durian Soup with mini glutinous balls. The mochi on top of the custard paste is the same watery texture as the custard paste, except there were grains of cooked rice in it. There was no chewiness or thickness. The custard paste was alright but I would not crave for it. The milky durian soup was a durian sago with milk. There was a piece of durian flesh in the dessert and it was good. If the flesh was bigger, the durian to milk/sago proportions would be better. We added mini glutinous balls too. The glutenous balls came separately and they were in white and pink. They were shockingly not soft and chewy at all (the whole point of having glutinous ball!). The glutinous balls were hard and stuck together. Very disappointing. The only good thing about the desserts i tried was that they were not too sweet. Service-wise, I'm happy that there was no queue and I didn't have to wait. The ordering was self-order using the QR code, which is good as there are a lot of customization options available. Environment-wise, the shop is cutely decorated like an ancient Chinese inn 客棧. However, most seats are on a platform up a few steps of stairs, so it may not be the best place for wheelchair users/elderly. read more

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Been seeing such long lines to this spot and finally got a chance to check it out and it was delicious!! Got the mochi pistachio paste ($8.79)- was so yummy!! The mochi was soft & fresh and the pistachio flavour was really prominent! Steamed milk egg pudding with black sesame paste ($7.99) was my fav! The pudding was perfectly flavoured and paired so well with the black sesame! The only thing I noticed was there was a layer of film on top of the egg pudding and we were sometimes able to taste the film in a few bites but overall it was still very enjoyable! read more

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Saw this spot everywhere on social media so came expecting it to be overhyped. But surprisingly, it lived up to all the hype and we ended up really enjoying it! We ordered the taro sago with taro balls in coconut milk, pumpkin sago in coconut milk, and their signature ghosts drool mochi. The pistachio mochi was just alright for me, although the bowl it came in was definitely unique and insta worthy. The taro and pumpkin desserts came with huge chunks of taro and pumpkin, and were deliciously comforting on a cold night. We joined the waitlist as we were finishing up dinner a few blocks away, so there ended up being no wait. There is limited parking in the area though, so make sure to account in time for finding parking and for walking over. The cafe is where Oiso used to be, and the interior had cute decorations. We were too full from dinner to order any drinks but next time we definitely will! read more

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Finally, after driving past this place too many times, and seeing no lineup, the wife and I decided this was the night, and I have to say I was happy with what was consumed. It is a very pretty shop, showing the 'sort-of' open kitchen concept, a cool digital screen up front putting down the amount of people in your party (if it is busy), the QR codes at the table to input your order, and the dual language large menu's at the door that you pick up and take with you to your table. So what is this place you must ask... well Cantonese desserts, ranging from hot or cold soups, from black sesame, to beans, to mango and durian, there's quite the selection, even some savory items on the menu if you crave that. I am only going to review the stuff we ordered, which was a hot red bean soup with a side of small mochi-like dumplings, a cold mango-pomelo sago, and an order of their curry fishballs. Each is presented very nicely, with the desserts coming in the opened up egg shaped bowls, kinda like what the menu drawn pictures look like. My take on why this place gets top marks, is that they are using good ingredients, when you look at the QR code at the table and how they pride themselves on not just using white sugar, but cane sugar, and even after we ate everything and came home, there was no effort on breaking down these foods, in other words, this stuff was clean, kind of like a non-guilty pleasure, and I can see myself returning here, I know why this place is busy, as I know that I was eating real food. Both dishes were done quite well, especially the fact that the mango they were using in my dish was the perfect sour peak that just brought a smile to my face. They do state a time limit also right next to the QR code of an hour, and they take card, which is great. When this place does get busy and if you are to drive, parking can be quite hard to find, due to other eateries in the area also having the same problem, but if you get a chance, try this place out if you are looking for high quality Cantonese desserts that will make you feel good. read more

Been a few times for HK style dessert at Desserts Artisanaux. It's next to Sabor Mexicano Restaurant. Online option to join the waitlist when it's busy. Order using the QR code, pay at the counter when done. - Mochi pistachio paste (A1) ($8.79) - mochi texture is odd, similar to marshmallow. Pistachio was okay - Mochi with mango sago soup (C4) ($8.79) - mango flavour was good. Not too sweet - Mochi, taro balls and mini glutinous rice balls with coconut milk (E3) ($9.98) - added coconut jelly noodles ($2.99). Noodles had no flavour or bite - Mochi black sesame soup (A17) ($8.98) - black sesame was good. Favourite of the desserts - Mango pomelo sago (C1) ($8.79) read more

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Super cute store with nice seating. Perfect for catching up with friends except it has an hour limit seating. Parking across the street at the park is super easy to find and convenient. I got the E1 半畝傳統大滿貫 with coconut milk because I wanted to try all their toppings. It came with 椰皇冰河粉，西米，桃膠，小丸子，芋圓，芋泥. The coconut shred was very young and tasty. And the mango sago was classic too. We had a good time and service was great. Menu can be found online. 10/10 would come back again. read more

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Dessert artisanaux is a very popular Chinese dessert shop. I finally had a chance to visit here. What we ordered: Mochi Custard Golden Pumpkin Paste Pumpkin paste soup was so creamy and thick. Mochi was totally blends in the soup. I really liked pumpkin flavor. I want this a bit more sweeter. Grand slam series Taro ball, Taro, Coconut Jelly Noodles,Sago,Peach Gum,Mini Glutinous Rice Balls with Coconut Milk It was a lot of fun. There were so many ingredients and portion was so large! It never go wrong, highly recommend this item. I wish it could be a bit more sweeter. This shop offers various type of interesting Chinese dessert. I really enjoyed visiting here and want to try different item next time read more

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I enjoyed the mochi milky egg custard paste. It's not too sweet and had a nice creamy milky flavor to it. The portions are quite generous and filling. read more

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We got there before 8pm. There was already a wait for tables, we were number 5 in line. It's a small space, so tables are limited and there are multiple signs indicating a one hour seating limit. We waited about 10 min before we were seated, but there was a constant line. You place your order via QR and your order arrives shortly after. I had the Mochi Custard Golden Pumpkin Paste. Serving size is a bit on the small side, but taste wise was fine. It wasn't mind blowing by any means, but I still enjoyed it. My friend felt my mochi wasn't very mochi, and too soft. My friend had the Mini Glutinous Rice Balls with Mango Sago soup. When you order a mango item, I guess there's an alert that pops up stating it's not mango season, so the mango might not be sweet (at least that's what my friend reported when she placed her order). She said the mango was fine. Now, this next part is where it all went downhill from here. Pretty much within minutes of us finishing our food, we were given our bill, and our dishes were taken away. We were told we could pay when we were ready. This was 32 min into our seating. We continued to sit over our tea when someone then came by another few minutes later reminding us of the seating limit instead of maybe asking us if we needed anything else or offering to refill our tea. After noticing how the staff kept looking at us, we finally decided to leave, 45 minutes into our seating. Don't implement a one hour seating limit and put in a shorter one if you dont want people to linger. There is a take out option as well, but I think they charge extra for the containers. Free parking available outside, we had trouble finding a spot and ended up a block away in the residential area. read more

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Decor in the shop was cute and unique. The service was alright but not the best. They only had 1 server, and she was clearly overwhelmed and busy making her service blunt and abrupt. The desserts are photogenic, but flavour and depth are lacking. I ordered the durian sago and the base was too milky. I also added a side order of glutinous rice balls which were clearly not freshly made and was probably a day old. The glutinous rice balls were not chewy but were firm, dense and hard. They also lack rice flavour and were quite distasteful. read more

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I was really looking forward to this dessert place and was able to make it just before closing. It wa take out only so maybe that's why it didn't taste as good if it was in the ceramic bowls & cups... the pistachio mochi was runny. The taro was good but only had a few mochi balls in it. The place was busy even at 11pm. I'd give it another try eating in tho. read more

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Very happy to see these kinds of Asian desserts popping up in Vancouver. The store is cute and inviting. The serving bowls and cups are ceramic - a very nice touch. I love how their serving counter has Asian pots. There are many varieties, SERIES as they call it - BLACK GLUTINOUS RICE, MANGO/DURIAN, TRADITIONAL, SAGO, COLD BEVERAGE, HOT BEVERAGE and STEAMED MILK EGG PUDDING. It's almost confusing to pin down which one I like but I'm sure they're all good! We scanned the wrong QR code - for Take Out vs Dine In - and we waited forever for our order to come. We checked again and it was bagged for take out. All good, we enjoyed our sweets nonetheless. Will be back for a different series for sure! read more

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I saw lots of promo for this place on Instagram and really wanted to try. I think their desserts are pretty good for the price. However, this place is still new and quite popular, so it's busy and you'll probably have to wait for a table. Tip: call in advance to put yourself on the waitlist. I saw the staff receiving phone calls and entering in customer's info in the iPad to get on the waitlist without being there yet. Went on a Saturday around 7 pm and we thought that would be early for dessert, but it was already full with 6 parties ahead of us. We waited around 30 mins for a table of 4. The soft opening was over, so no 10% off. All the ordering is done via QR code, which is convenient. However, we didn't receive any tea until our desserts arrived. I guess they were super busy. We tried 2 desserts with mochi: pistachio paste and mango sago. I think the mango sago is better at First Dessert and other dessert places, but the pistachio paste was very unique and delicious. No wonder most tables ordered this. I would get this again. However, the mochi is kind of gimmicky. We didn't get as much stretch or pull as I saw online. I wonder if we just got an old batch. I'd pass on this next time. My friends ordered the durian sago and glutinous rice dessert. They enjoyed these a lot. I sampled both and they were decent. If in the area, I may stop by again, but First Dessert would still be my preference. I think it's worth a try for those who haven't been yet. read more

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Was looking for a late night dessert spot and after hearing all the hype we settled with this spot. We came around 7pm on a Thursday night and added ourselves to the queue which was around 30 min. Seating is a bit tight but they make is super easy to order on the website which correlates with your table number and it comes out pretty quick. The mochi pistachio paste was good but fell a bit short from expectations in terms of flavor and texture. It looks super pretty but unfortunately looks prettier than it tastes. If you're indecisive the grand slam series is perfect. It comes with a little bit of everything and it all pairs together so nicely. My absolute favorite though is the steamed milk egg pudding. I got the taro one to go and seriously was obsessed. I'd come back just for that! read more

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I like Cantonese dessert, no surprise, and this place seems popular and has good cafe ambiance. Friendly staff, you can sit outside but get your food to go, otherwise line might be long. The desserts are big (at least slightly bigger than average Canto dessert places) and served in really nice looking mugs and bowls. I had steamed milk pudding with black sesame and extra sago. I wish it was hot but it still hit the spot. Good flavour and so smooth. I really miss Canto desserts. Others ordered mango sago which looked good too. read more

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Freshly made desserts. Lots of options from traditional to new recipes. They have seasonal flavors. For example, in fall there are pumpkin flavors. Because everything is freshly made, there is a longer wait for your items to arrive and longer turnover for tables. Expect a line. Not a lot of seating. Everything is served in ceramic. To go containers are an additional .25 cents. I am taking a star off because most of their clay pots and drink-ware are chipped. They should be more careful. read more

Only reason this spot doesn't get 5 stars is because they need to figure out a way to increase operational efficiency and expand capacity to serve more customers! There is always a line up outside this place on Saturday nights (and most nights quite frankly), I was able to avoid the lines by going around 5-6 pm on a Thursday. There is a waiting list online now, so you could queue up ahead of going there in person! Coconut Jelly Noodles and Mini Glutinous Rice Balls with Mango Pomelo Sago (5/5) Taste: Yum, there's nothing to complain about in this dish! Love the coconut jelly noodles, this is unique and something I haven't seen at other dessert spots! Portion: Shareable for 2 people. Mochi Milky Egg Custard Paste (5/5) Taste: Another incredibly delicious dessert, that is served warm, comforting, with the right balance of mocha to egg custard ratio. Portion: Shareable for 2 people. Value for Money: Well priced, and one of the more unique dessert places in Vancouver that is quite unmatched in terms of quality. read more

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Been to desserts artisanaux twice and loved the desserts both time. Highly recommend coming early to avoid the post dinner rush. Add your name to the waitlist online as well! I love their mochi desserts. The custard mochi and taro mochi have been my favorites. Nice and chewy and smooth while being not too sweet. You can order using the QR code on the table. read more

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Desserts Artisanaux is a traditional Cantonese-style dessert spot that uses natural ingredients and is not too sweet. We ordered their Mochi Pistachio Paste ($9) and Mango With Coconut Milk Black Glutinous Rice ($10). Honestly, it was quite disappointing and overhyped on social media. The mochi clumped up in the warm pistachio so rather than a slight soft chew, it was a weird slimy clump. The pistachio paste flavour was also very light and I wish there was a nuttier flavour. Mango with coconut milk and rice was my favourite out of the two. The ingredients went well together - creaminess from the coconut milk, chewy bites from the rice and natural sweetness from the mango chunks. Their prices are a bit steep considering the portion size and ingredients. Food: 3/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Parking: Free street parking around Would I return? NO read more

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Way too overhyped in my opinion. There was no line and it wasn't busy when we went, but one dessert took over 30 minutes to come. Service was quite mid. The durian dessert was delicious and you'd definitely like it if you are a durian fan. The pistachio mochi dessert was a must order imo because it's one of their top sellers. We didn't finish it. The texture was weird. It's supposed to be mochi but not quite chewy or sticky enough. But it was too sticky enough that it pulled weirdly from the rest of the bowl. I'm a huge pistachio lover so I whole heartedly expected to like this. I really did not enjoy this dessert. I had such high expectations and left very disappointed. read more

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Seriously good Cantonese style dessert place on Kingsway. Now I know why there's constantly a lineup out the door. Parking is available on the side streets. The place is themed like an Asian garden, with the wishing well and bamboo trim and dark wood. Feels nice and peaceful if one ignores the crowd. Staff are friendly and helpful. The ordering is done electronically via QR code. Quite a few things looked good. I tried the mochi milky egg custard. I must say that the presentation here is fantastic, with the fake stone (ceramic) bowls and spoons. The dessert was oh so pretty. Had to look at it for a while before digging in. Quality is there. Custard was just the right consistency and sweetness. Special mention. Yes this place is a few bucks more than the competition, but it's worth it. Definitely worth checking out, though I would recommend non peak hours such as weeknights. Recommended. read more

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Came here on a Sunday evening and there wasn't a line, I was looking at all the reviews and saw how many people waited for hours. I don't think it's worth that long of a wait but definitely worth giving it a try. I am not from Vancouver so I am not as spoiled with all the delicious cantonese desserts all the time. I was obsessed with my durian milk pudding! If I'm in town again, I would 100/10 get it again. My husband got the mango sago and that one was good, not as memorable as the durian pudding. read more

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Super excited about this new Chinese dessert shop! I've been wanting to visit since they opened but they closed for a week for staff training right when I decided to make the trip. I think that was a good call on their part to address customer concerns because our experience here was super smooth and fast and friendly and nothing like the bad reviews from the first week of their soft opening. They have a waitlist system at the door but we got a seat right away around 7pm on a Friday night. The line was pretty long when we left though so customers definitely come in bursts. I really like their ordering system. They have a very large menu but everything is assigned a code which you write down on a piece of paper and specify quantity and hot vs cold. This really ensures that there's no mistakes with the order and also gives a lot of time to look through the menu and decide what to get without any pressure from servers. We ordered the 双皮奶, which I heard was super good, even compared to other places in Richmond. The "skin" was super thick and rich and it really reminded me of the best ones I've tried in China. It's definitely worth revisiting just for this item! We also tried the taro sago and a mango durian pomelo sago. Both were super delicious and the perfect amount of sweetness. The server even checked with us when we finished whether we liked the level of sweetness so they are definitely attentive of that. This point alone makes them an excellent Chinese dessert place! We got our food really fast and their tableware is so gorgeous!! Everything is matching and hefty and the spoons were so nice. The store was quite spacious and beautifully decorated. A lot of modern Chinese elements. Honestly have nothing bad to say about this place. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and it was PACKED. The line was so long that we didn't get in until the restaurant was about to close. The staff were nice enough to ensure everyone that were on the waitlist do get in before closing though. We had 3 different desserts between the two of us, pistachio mochi paste, durian pomelo sago, and coconut jelly noodles with mango pomelo sago. If you like durian, you'd love the durian desert. My favorite though was the pistachio mochi paste. It's nutty, slightly sweet and chewy. Very tasty and fun to eat. We will be back when the hype dies down, or start allowing customers to join waitlists online like first dessert does. The line is just way to long right now despite the food being good. read more

New dessert place I went during their soft opening. Their signature is the mochi desserts. I had the pistachio mochi dessert which is very chewy and not too sweet. You can easily order their menu through the QR code at the table. They have seating inside and outside, I recommend to go early to beat the line! read more

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we showed up at 8:10 pm on a wednesday to find a steady lineup, which continued even after we left. their hours are from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. upon arrival, you enter your name and phone number on a touchpad, which displays how many parties are ahead of you. once your table is ready, you'll receive a text and a phone call from a 1-888 number. it's been about a month and a half since their soft opening. the space seats approximately 24 guests, with tables mostly configured for two to four people. orders are placed by scanning a qr code, and payment is made after eating (credit cards accepted). we waited 31 minutes, which gave us plenty of time to browse the menu--though their font choice made it a little difficult to read. there were so many tempting options, and everything sounded so good. we took in the aesthetics of the interior and watched as the servers skillfully prepared and served desserts. we decided on the durian mango pomelo sago in a coconut-infused mango juice and the steamed milk egg pudding with durian. both desserts were delicious, though the portions leaned on the smaller side. i was tempted to order another dessert, but decided against it, as there was a large crowd still waiting to get in. the durian flavour was subtle--unlike musang king durian, which some would argue is an assault to the nostrils, this was sweet and much milder, a great entry level durian for those who have never tried or can't get past the smell. the interior has a cozy, rustic aesthetic with a blend of natural and modern elements. the wooden paneling, combined with a small indoor garden feature, gives the space a warm and inviting feel. the miniature wishing well in the foreground serves as a unique decorative focal point. the setup of this is efficient, and despite the steady crowd, the experience felt smooth and well-organized. we are already wanting to come back and try more menu items, and wish there was something like this downtown. read more

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Visited during the soft opening for 10% off promo! There were lots of people lined up so highly recommend putting your name down on wait-list in your way there. We were a party if 4 and it was a total 50 mins wait for us since we were a larger party. It should be faster it you're just a group of 2! Ordered the cold steamed egg custard which was super eggy and creamy. You can choose to get it topped with taro paste, mango, or other toppings but we decided to get it plain. Also tried their signature pistachio paste with mochi. The mochi was super soft and layered on top. The pistachio paste wasn't too sweet which I appreciated. Not sure if I would get it again though because theres so many other items to try! Recomend if you're in the area but be prepared to wait or get takeout read more

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We came by here on a weekday evening and there was a small wait. You can wait in line ahead of time online so I would recommend to do that before you get to Dessert Artisanaux. However even if you don't, the wait wasn't too long and the line moved pretty fast. Once we got seated, we ordered via the QR code. We got the mochi milk egg custard and steamed milk egg pudding with mango and both desert arrived relatively quickly. Both were tasty and reminded me of the desserts in Hong Kong. A great place for an evening/post dinner treat! read more

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Came on a whim after seeing an incredibly long lineup outside, and was not disappointed. The food is delicious and well presented. Try a bit of everything to see what you like, there is something for everyone. read more

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Hong Kong style dessert. Lineup was there.. it weeknight. Dessert is ok. Service is ok too. read more

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Great service cool hangout and awesome desserts! A must do when in Vancouver. You will be happy!

I just took out of country friends who are originally from HK but live in the US and UK. The service was lacking. In my 1st visit a few months ago, they were serving tea, but now they don't or they forgot to serve us, but looking around, nobody had any tea. Then the waitress just put down the tray with our dessert bowls and left, not giving us the desserts, but for us to do ourselves. We ordered their famous pistachio, but my companions said it was not flavourful , no pistachio, and the hot desserts are just a little warm. Also the double skin milk dessert only cold, they don't offer in hot version. Why? Many places in Vancouver do have in hot version. Last, why are their online reservation system still not working? read more