Came to visit with my cousin and my aunt, Ki Cafe is really adorable!! Lots of anime manga on the shelves available if you want to stay and read. They have some coffee/teas like your typical boba, but they also have omurice on the menu! The omurice was surprisingly really tasty and well made. They use crispy rice under the spinned egg omelette, giving more texture. I wish there was a bit more of the gravy/curry sauce, but regardless it was still very yummy to share. read more

Ki Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Saw this place on tiktok and had to give it a try. My bestie and I were visiting from America. The food and atmosphere was so amazing. The girl working behind the counter was so sweet and recommended some stuff off the menu. We loved everything we had. Even talked to some locals inside and they were so friendly and gave us some more recommendations in the area. read more

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This place closed down for awhile and then reopened. This was our first visit back since they reopened. Gotta be honest, it's not as good as it used to be. The menu has shrunk considerably and their business days/hours are also a lot less than what it was previously. The drinks were not as tasty as they used to be. My Blue Rose drink was the best of the bunch and I would say even that was just OK. I enjoyed the Lychee jelly in my drink. That was probably the best part of the drink. The liquid part was kinda "meh" for me. I think the best thing we ordered was the matcha soft serve ice cream. On the flip side, there was a guy playing piano there and they were taking requests. I suggested Demon Slayer and the guy played the famous "Gurenge" song by Lisa from season one of Demon Slayer. That was kinda cool. He was a very good pianist. Great way to liven the atmosphere. Also, there was a guy who came around and gave us all tiny paper cranes. It's nothing much, but still always nice to be gifted with anything at all. Business must be hard for them. It would sure be nice to see them return to how they used to be, with a bigger menu, tastier drinks and more days/hours again. We love this place for the manga/ anime vibes that it exudes, and love the Matcha soft serve ice cream they sell here. Really wanna give this place a higher rating but the drinks were really not up to par this time, and as much as we love the Matcha ice cream, it is not by itself enough to warrant giving out a higher rating. If they could just improve the quality of their drinks again...then even if they menu remains limited, at least if everything they serve is of good quality...that would be enough to merit a higher rating. read more

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Very crowded depending on the time the atmosphere is very nice and all those little designs and anime figures the food is really meh kinda like microwaved food but the desserts are nice so a place to chill read more

I've been here for a multiple times already. As many of you know, Ki Cafe is a nice cozy cafe to hangout with friends. They sell cakes, pastries, bubble teas and parfaits. They have tons of comic books as well. I somehow thought the ownership changed since they open for 3 days only from Friday to Sunday. Owners here are super friendly. I shared some funny conversation with the owner it brightened my day. If you have any recommendations for events, owner will be all ears about your suggestions. I loved their Borahae bubble tea ($8.50) and ube mango parfait ($14.50). I've gone to some of their events previously where people have their own cliques. They make some mean BT21 macarons too, according to a friend. I wish they opened on weekdays as they used to be. Ki Cafe is fantastic cafe to go to. read more

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I tried my friend's curry and it's so delicious. The curry is quite strong for japanese curry. I like the deep fried onion or garlic(?) on top. It's a really good addition. The vibe of the cafe is nice but it's smaller than expected. There is a guy playing the piano when I arrived and it feels very welcoming here. The only downside is not being able to study here and there is a limit of 60 minutes to stay. This is, however, a good place to hang out with friends or have some alone time and read the manga available. read more

Ki Cafe - Peach oolong cream - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

When searching for the BEST hangout café in Burnaby, Ki Cafe (Ki Tea House) is easily one of the top local favourites! This small, cozy spot is perfect for anyone who loves anime and manga. From the epic manga collection to the shelves filled with anime figures, we feel at home geeking out while sipping their colourful, delicious drinks. What we tried: * CURRY OMURICE カレーオムライス 咖哩蛋包飯 $14.25 * ELEGANT STRAWBERRY WAFFLE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM $15.50 * ICY BINGSOO - BROWN SUGAR MILK SLUSH WITH PEARLS $7.25 * GALAXY - BLUEBERRY LYCHEE SODA SLUSH WITH MANGO JELLY $7.00 * MATCHA PARFAIT 抹茶パフェ $9.25 * CHEESE TARTS $8.25 FOR 3 (UBE, MATCHA, ORIGINAL) We come here regularly to treat ourselves to some tasty desserts and soak in the vibes. Whether catching up with friends or just chilling solo, it's the place to be. Perfect for anime fans or anyone looking for a fun, laid-back spot. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: Eatery Kids: Yay! Price: $30-$40 per person Presentation: 3/5 Parking: There are lots of street parking in the residential area. Tips: have an hour-staying limit. have a restricted rule about using laptops and studying. can be easy to access - only a 2-minute walk from the Royal Oak Skytrain Station. Would I Return: Yes - the royal customer! read more

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This cafe is great for customers who love manga and anime. There are several anime figures and tons of manga comic books on the shelves. Customers can read them while they stay in the cafe. This time, I visited the cafe for the Nomsmag Ice Cream Festival and ordered the festival special ice cream item. Matsuri Parfeit A festival-inspired delight with light sponge, whipped cream, cornflakes, green apple syrup, lychee jelly, strawberries, taiyaki fish, and pineapple bits. It had very pretty appearance that caught my eye on IG. The soft serve was delicious, though the flavor was a bit weak. I really enjoyed lychee jelly and cornflakes which matched well with soft serve. The green apple syrup was too sweet for my liking, and both sponge and taiyaki needed more refinement. My partner ordered Mango haroharo but I didn't try it. Overall I really enjoyed this impactful item and its presentation was definitely one of the best at this year's ice cream fes! read more

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Also my go to! They cut alot of the menu from before they closed and reopened. But the main drinks & food are still there. Try and go during non busy house cause it does get really packed. read more

Ki Cafe is a popular cafe located just minutes from the Royal Oak SkyTrain station. Today was my first time going there, but I've heard all good things from friends and on social media over the years. For the most part, the cafe lived up to its hype. Aesthetically, the space was very cozy and kawaii (a way to describe cute things in Japanese culture). The menu has a lot of sweet and savoury options, along with bubble tea. I was able to order right away and snag one of the last few remaining tables. My cousin was with me too -- we each received buzzers and got our food and drinks at the same time, which was nice. I got the okonomiyaki waffle and a sesame oolong milk tea. My cousin had a matcha waffle and some sort of bingsoo/slush drink. I'll just be commenting on my order, since we didn't end up splitting everything. The waffle was perfect. It was light and fluffy, topped with all the umami goodness you expect from okonomiyaki (e.g. bonito flakes, green onions, Kewpie mayo and special sauce). There was also a poached egg to make the dish even more satisfying. The milk tea, on the other hand, was just okay. I ordered it quarter-sweet and with pearls, though neither of those things were an issue. Sweetness level was just where I liked it (not overwhelming the tea flavour, but helping smooth out the sometimes grassy taste of oolong) and the pearls were fresh (you can tell by the chew). It was the sesame that knocked everything out of balance. I could tell it was some sort of paste they tried to incorporate into the drink, but it didn't blend very well, so every sip was granular and left bits of black sesame stuck in my teeth. Definitely not enjoyable. I took it home and strained out the sesame. I would go back for the food. As for the drinks...maybe just stick to regular tea or coffee. read more

Ki Cafe - Sesame oolong milk tea with pearls and okonomiyaki waffle - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This place has food safety issues. One of their creme brulee glass jars broke suddenly while we were eating from it. It was scary. We spoke with the owner, but unfortunately he was unbelievably dismissive and uncommunicative. He took out some cash and handed to me in silence. no apology. no explanation. can't be bothered. My husband had to step in and talked to him. He broke down and asked us to leave him alone. We left feeling worried for other customers. Hopefully no one else had this issue with the business. read more

Cute little cafe with a fun vibe. Loved the mango crunch parfait because you could taste so many different textures! It was a pleasure to eat till the very last bite! read more

Ki Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

They're having their mango fest so I ordered the Japanese style mango parfait. $11.50, but totally worth it. The soft serve mango ice cream was more mango tasting than the usual frozen hard one. Then used cream puff to scoop the ice cream, then working into the boba chews, then mango chunks, then corn flakes digging into fresh cream into the mango pudding on bottom was such a fun and yummy dessert treat. The place is small and quaint with Japanese flair. Definitely returning! read more

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Ki Cafe is truly one of a kind japanese cafe in the south Burnaby area. The drinks and food are good, I really like their tea cappuccinos with the cream cheese foam. For food, they make great fried chicken if your in the mood for a quick snack and a variety of cute (and not too sweet) cakes. I really like the anime/manga atmosphere and they have a huge collection of manga and anime character figurines. Perfect place for a Sunday hangout! read more

Ki Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This was my second time going to Ki Cafe and I got the lemon cheesecake. I wasn't the biggest fan because the cake felt like a slice of thick jello and was quite sweet. The cafe itself was very pretty and my friend and I got nice photos but I think the other items on the menu (such as the omurice) are better! read more

Ki Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

It's a cute japanese cafe with lots of things to keep you occupied! The drinks are amazing and they are rather fast

This place was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon. Tables were all full and there was a small line when we came in. Service was still quick and efficient. Street parking is available in front of the establishment. We ordered matcha and cheese egg tarts, as well as a strawberry soft serve, coco mango boba, and strawberry cheesecake frappe. The egg tarts were nice and soft. The cheese tart reminds me of the texture and taste of Japanese soufflé cheesecakes. The strawberry soft serve was delicious, sweet and creamy. The drinks were also good! For the manga selection, they do carry some rare titles that would be interesting reads. The rest of the interior was very cute, and fulfills the aesthetic points. read more

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I see they have renovated since the pandemic. The space is richer and more vibrant now than before. The interior has levelled up, while maintaining the bookshelf on the side and the piano by the entrance. I came by for SHINEE Day and they offered more menu items than usual. I ordered their Odorable Cheese (Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Tart⁠) and the Diamond Sky⁠ (Lychee Melon Yogurt Refresher w/ Crystal Ball). The tart was creamy and cheesy - the lady at the till offered to have it warmed up, and that made such a difference! I would come back for it if they put it in their regular menu.!The drink was refreshing on a warm sunny day. I enjoyed the chewy 'crystal ball' although I wish the size of the cup was bigger. I asked for my order for to-go and I appreciate their to-go packaging. It was in a nice Ki Cafe branded bag with proper handle. I hope this cafe continues to support events like this! I would love to come back for more. read more

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KI'ing up for some sweets... Decided to check this place out to see if it can satisfy my sweet tooth after a so so lunch. It is a compact little place with half a dozen of tables and chairs, extra seatings along the window, counter and kitchen to the back. And with signs posted at every table saying it's a notebook or laptop free zone... lmao!! (Yeah no pretendous studying or working here, there's Tinder for that). Here were the sweets I ordered; 1. Melona. Nice little melon slush, not overly sweet so that's refreshing for a hot day. 2. Sakura yogurt mousse. Tasty little drink for the Sakura lovers. 3. Sakura parfait. Nice little parfait, ingredients blended together nicely but I found the matcha ice cream could be a bit smoother, perhaps a finer matcha powder? 4. Macarons 3pc pack (raspberry, pistachio, passion fruit). Pretty basic but decently okay. I can see that this place gets busy during the warmer weather seasons especially when it's located close to the Royal Oak skytrain station and by all the new condos. Service wise, it was okay and pretty basic. And of course a little improvement in this department wouldn't hurt cause it might bring back a few extra repeats during the winter season. The food was overall pretty decent. It had a little bit of everything from drinks to desserts and to some waffle combos. Almost reminded me a smaller version of La Foret up the streets? read more

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RAMUNE ICE CREAM The @nomsmag Ice Cream Festival adventure continues with my second stop being @ki.teacafe This adorable anime manga cafe in Burnaby has been the go to hangout spot in the neighbourhood for years. I remember always visiting when I went to school in the area, it's so cool to see how their manga collection has grown. To celebrate the arrival of summer, they've released a new menu filled with ramune inspired treats. They also still have their seasonal mango soft serve available, so I opted for a twisted sundae with the mango and ramune flavours. The ramune soda flavour and mango worked so well together, every bit was super refreshing and not too sweet. We were also able to try some of their other ramune themed desserts and drinks which were all super cute and fun. Here is the list of items we tried: Matsuri Parfait Ramune Bingsoo Midori Panna Cotta Yuzu Beach Cake Melon Blossom Mocktail Yuzu Orange Ade These items will only be available until the end of July, so hurry to @ki.teacafe and give them a try! Ki Cafe | 105-6888 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby BC [media] Thank you for having us @ki.teacafe read more

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Great place to stop by for an afternoon treat! We ordered some of their Sakura items and I'd recommend trying these out if you can! The Sakura soft serve has a delicate floral and sweet taste, which was refreshing as most places would have it cherry flavoured. We also ordered a Taiwan fresh milk tea and a melona slush. The drinks were just ok to me. Would recommend their honey garlic fried chicken from their permanent menu and their matcha roll cake. The ambience and interior decor is top notch and they have manga available for you to read. One thing to note is that they don't have wifi and it is a laptop free space. Staff is friendly and they don't charge for takeout containers, which is a plus for me! read more

Ki Cafe - Sakura soft serve, Sakura parfait, matcha roll cake and garlic fried chicken - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Ordered the curry omurice. The portion is huge, there are some chicken pieces inside. Taste-wise it's 7.5/10. There was a guy who played the piano so beautifully it was really loud inside though, it was difficult to hold a conversation because of how loud it is. read more

Ki Cafe - Curry omurice - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Neat little anime/manga themed coffee/dessert place by Royal Oak station. If this is your thing, then it's worth a visit for sure. Parking is available on Royal Oak. The interior has a lot of anime figurines, and a whole wall of manga (Japanese comic books). The place also has a jungle forest atmosphere, with leaves and fake branches all over the ceiling. Prettty neat I must say. The cafe does serve some hot food such as waffles and fried chicken, as well as cold desserts and bubble tea. As others have mentioned, they have a policy of no working for customers. In other words, come here to chill and maybe read some manga, but don't come here to study or work. I tried the blue rose bubble tea. To be honest it was decent but nothing too special. read more

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What a wonderful little neighbourhood cafe right beside Royal Oak station. We ordered the Real Taro Cream and Matcha Salt to drink, and to eat was the Fried Chicken Waffles with Honey and Chicken Karaage in Honey with Garlic Butter Sauce (8 pieces), dessert was Matcha Baked Cheese Tarts. I love their lengthy menu with lots of drink choices. Ki Cafe is cute with anime and manga along a wall and faux plants hanging too. One stand-out thing about Ki Cafe is their policy for not allowing laptops. It's a pet peeve of mine when you go to a cafe and order, then look for a place to sit and people are treating it like a library rather than a cafe. Instead, people come here to meet with friends and enjoy food or a drink, it's refreshing to see and something I appreciate. read more

This review is strictly from my last visit about 10days ago. I have been here many times and loved everything here. My favorite dish was their Demiglace Omurice, deep fried chicken and desserts. I always order the same things. But during my last visit, the omurice was a disaster. Let me break it down. Visual - 0 points. 1. The egg presentation was visually unimpressive. (But I can still accept) 2. The demi glacé looks very runny (watery ). Visually unappealing. ( thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt) Taste - 0 point 1. The Demi glacé tasted under cooked and from a package. It's almost like they just opened a package of jus and mixed with water. 2. The rice. It taste like overnight leftover rice. The chicken or fish couldn't tell was large chunks and hard. Definitely tasted like it was heated many times. Almost cardboard like. This WAS my favorite place, but not anymore. What a disappointment? I will never return again. I loved their fried chicken but they no longer have that. However, their matcha Parfait is still very good. But not enough to get me to go there just for that. read more

This was a gem of a cafe in Burnaby, and it was such a gorgeous place to enjoy some food, drinks and chat with friends. This cafe has an anime theme, with lots of mangas for you to read if you're interested. There is a wide variety to choose from, and I highly recommend browsing to see what's available. They have a good menu size, with food (savoury and sweet) and drinks option. The cashier I spoke to was pleasant and the food came out very quickly. Food was fresh, delicious and looked great. Some of the items were on the pricier side in my opinion, but nothing too crazy for a cafe in this area. There is paid street parking up front, maximum 2 hours. The cafe also has signs recommending people to be mindful of how long they're there if it is busy (which it can get busy and it's not a very large cafe) and does not recommend having laptops or screens. So, this isn't the cafe to do any work on your laptop. Perhaps books and notebooks are ok, but the vibe is definitely to encourage conversations, and avoiding screens. read more

Ki Cafe - Green tea waffles and smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Cute little cafe near the train station. I found them on my social media, I really wanted their parfait. Came in on a late Saturday afternoon, it was busy but we got a table. My husband got the karage bowl and I got the mango parfait. Both tasted yummy, great summer treat. The cafe is cute with amine decor. Overall we had a great experience, now open late which is a bonus nothing in this area is open late. read more

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Super cute cafe in Burnaby near the Royal Oak station. Please note they don't want people studying here; there's a sign that specifically says the cafe is a "laptop free and no studying zone". My friends and I came by Saturday around 11 and it wasn't too crowded. The first thing you notice is that it's beautiful inside, with all the greenery hanging off the ceiling and the giant tree in the cafe. They also have a giant wall of manga you can peruse from, with selections both in English and Japanese. Overall I really liked the vibe here! Because we came on a weekend morning, we were able to catch their brunch menu. I had the kalbi spam and scrambled eggs ($16), which is served on a brioche bun with potatoes and arugula on the side. My food came out within 10-15 minutes, but surprisingly my friend who ordered after me had to wait almost 30 minutes for her dish. Not sure what the hold up was... Overall I liked my dish. The eggs were very soft, and the kalbi spam was very flavorful. Sadly I couldn't tell it was kalbi spam at all, just tasted like regular spam to me. They also offer a good selection of drinks here, so I tried the Galaxy since it looked so colorful on the menu. It's a blueberry lychee soda slush with mango jelly and was pretty good. My friends and I were sitting here chatting until almost 4. At some point, we realized the menu changed to more lunch-y items and waffles, so we decided to split the matcha chocolate waffle (~$14). It was really good, especially with the crunchy cereal bits on top! It's metered parking right in front of the cafe, but there's also free 3-hour residential parking a block or two away! read more

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My partner wanted to visit this cafe because she heard they have a whole wall of manga. When we arrived, it looked very cozy and clean (and of course all the manga and figurines were awesome!). We tried their Oyako Rice and everything on that dish (including the salad) was stellar. The egg was perfectly cooked, placed over the rice, and literally just melts in your mouth (my partner had high remarks about the omurice because she makes it quite often). At first I wasn't a fan of their chicken karaage because of the sauce they used, but I did warm up to the flavours and was tasty. Having a great experience the first time, we decided to go again because they had a new brunch menu. We tried their Shimeji Garden Toast and Kalbi Spam and Egg dish and unfortunately it was quite disappointing. The sauce they used for the dishes just did not sit well for our palettes and we barely finished them. We hope to come back here again to try their other homestyle meals! read more

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Cute cafe. A bit of a journey to go for me since I am not in the area, but if you're in the area it would be a great place to sit and read, and enjoy a sunday afternoon. Food was alright, nothing to write home about, and drinks were alright too. I think the desserts are the stand out for the food. Lots of manga on selection if you choose to read. Unfortunately, the day I went, it was very loud and overrun by groups, so I didn't sit and enjoy read more

Ki Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I came here to meet up with a friend since this is the most convenient spot for him to catch up. I have tried two of their drinks and I have to say it is nothing special. I tried the Matcha Azuki $6.50 and the Strawberry Cheesecake Frappe $6.50 on two different days. They are a good size but I found the drinks having a bit too much ice to the point that the flavor of the drink was somewhat bland. Drinks are really 3 stars. I have a feeling that their desserts are a lot better. Looks like most people here order their desserts and not their drinks. They do offer lunch and dinner items as well. Maybe I need to try that another time. Ki Cafe is a great place to meet up with friends. It opens late every night to 10:30 pm. They changed their policy and they do not allow use of laptop or using their cafe as a studying area. I am guessing they lost a lot of business because of that. The decor here is pretty nice. The place is really busy at night and can get very noisy when having a conversation with a friend. Parking is available on the street and depending on what time you come, parking is free (when meter is not in effect). read more

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This place is a very cute comic theme cafe. A really good place to meet friends and catch up. We mostly just had their soft serve and drinks - all were good. However, there were hardly vegetarian options available here. read more

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This cafe looks so really good inside, good for your insta pics. There is a piano when you enter and a wall filled with manga at the back. Everywhere inside has a green theme. They have signs on each table to not use your laptops and encouraging to socialize instead. I got the Galaxy drink which looked gorgeous and lives up to it's name. Be warned that it is sweet, has plenty of mango jelly which I love. Their food menu items look interesting and would definitely try the omurice on my next visit. read more

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Asian cafe near the Royal Oak sky train station. Very distinctive interior with a lot of plants (real and fake), including a fake tree. On the wall near the entrance, there is a really old piano(?) followed by a shelf of anime/manga figures and then several bookshelves full of manga volumes for customer's reading pleasure. I spotted a few well known series such as Bleach, Nana, Slam Dunk etc. As for the food and drinks, they have bubble tea, slushies and those types of sweet drinks. I got a matcha slushie. First time I had a matcha flavored slushie, and it probably tasted like what I should expected. Probably would order something else next time. My friend got a drink and a sweet parfait/cake in a jar, and said the cake was too sweet for his liking. They also have savory food but I didn't try it. Overall, it's a kind of a unique and neat place to hang out and read some manga. It's a pretty nice place to hang out and read some manga. The place also has a policy of no laptops and doesn't provide wifi, so nobody is gonna be working or studying there. read more

Ki Cafe - the interior - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First things first, I was blown away by the aesthetics of this café. The last time I was here was at least 5 years ago, prior to their recent renovation. There's a wall full of manga, and lots of anime figures on display on the shelves. I love the green shrubbery décor, it feels quite magical. They usually play Japanese music of K-Pop. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. They have a no laptop policy for dine-in and is self-serve styled (order at the counter, they will bring you the food/drinks, but you put your own dishes away). I would caution that during peak hours, it gets extremely busy and the food/drinks take quite a while (ballpark at least half hour). Okonomiyaki Waffle ($12.50): This had perfect amount of sauce and was topped with a generous portion of bonito flakes & green onions. 10/10 would recommend, and the price is very reasonable to me. Omurice ($12.50): Omurice is a popular Japanese fusion dish that is a combination of a traditional Western omelette and Japanese fried rice, hence "Omelet rice = Omurice". There are only a few chunks of meat (chicken?), but overall, it is quite filling from the rice. I really enjoyed the flavour of the fried rice with hints of sourness from the ketchup and was extremely tasty. Peaches & Oolong Cream ($6): The oolong was very fragrant and strong. The "cream" portion wasn't overpowering, and is not similar to cheese foam. It's quite airy and blends well into the drink. I think their sweetness is already adjusted, as I did not find it too sweet even at regular sweetness (for reference, I always get 50% sugar at places like Chatime or Coco). Velvet-T ($6): such a yummy and refreshing blend of flavours, I had to ask the server what was in it because I couldn't pinpoint it. This drink is made with Lavender, Lemon, Mint & Strawberry. I had it at 75% sweetness. I also love the boba jelly/pearls, which has a nice bouncy texture for that added mouth-feel. read more

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Food and drinks were excellent and service was decently quick considering there were several customers right when they opened and only had two staffers read more

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Since the last time we visited, Ki Tea House Cafe has expanded their dessert menu. They now offer Japanese pudding (black sesame, chocolate, and original flavour), tiramisu (sakura, coffee and berry flavour), Japanese souffle cheesecake, Matcha berry mousse cake, Russion tea cake, Lemon cheese cake, and Matcha roll cake. They never cease to surprise us with what they offer. Sakura Shake One of the fanciest shakes I've ever had! It had red bean on the bottom and was topped with pudding and salted cream! The shake had a light floral note to it and the flavours went together well. I wish that there was more flavour to the foam on top because it was quite neutral but otherwise, great drink! Sakura Mont Blanc I've never had a Sakura flavoured cake before so I was thoroughly intrigued! Grayson's favourite part was the shortbread crust on the bottom. It was nice and buttery but held up against the toppings on the inside. The paste on top had a light florally flavour to it that wasn't over the top. It had a layer of whipped cream under it and a strawberry was hidden underneath! I wasn't a fan of the strawberry part because it made the cake hard to eat. read more

If you love Japanese culture and anime, you will love this cafe. Decorated with a sense of style from the Totoro movie by Ghibi Studios, the nature theme was jam packed and surely enlightened the dining experience. For a limited time, their seasonal sakura menu will be available until end of this month. Come check out one of their feature products, a Japanese-inspired parfait made with fresh cream, agar jelly, sakura sponge, cornflakes, sago, red bean, strawberry pocky and sakura/matcha soft serves. We really enjoyed the vibrant mix of colors, flavours, and textures. The infusion of the sago was genius. The fragrance of the sakura was delicate, and a great contrast to the earthy green tea. And it was just the perfect size and temperature for the warm weather. read more

Ki Cafe - Sakura & Matcha Parfait - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This is a cute little cafe right on royal oak. It was very busy at 1230pm on a Sunday. They have a contactless table ordering system that we could not get to work. We flagged down an employee and we're able to order shortly after. They have an expansive menu of bubble tea, pastries/cakes and hot lunch items including waffles and curries. We got the Okonomiyaki and karage curry as well as the strawberry shortcake. It was about a 40 min wait for our dishes and 5 mins for the strawberry shortcake which was in the display. The food was okay. The strawberry shortcake was quite dry and the $8 price tag felt a bit steep for it. The karage curry and okonomiyaki were both cold once we received them. They were both beautifully presented, but the flavours were on the mild side. This is not a place to study or work as they do not have wifi and signs everywhere saying laptops and books are not welcome. There isn't a water station and it is a bit challenging to catch an employee if you have a question or need something. Overall it's a cute cafe but the food and wait times left a bit to be desired. read more

Ki Cafe - Strawberry shortcake $8 - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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The staff are just plain rude. Extremely limited menu selection. Location is not convenient and difficult to find parking. The only thing that is posifor this restaurant is the ambiance. Service is extremely slow with just 1 person preparing and cooking the food. The food and drinks are mediocre at best. Would not recommend or come back. read more

Ki Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia