Really good Chinese bakery in Richmond. Lots to pick from individually wrapped items plus cakes…read more The coconut cocktail buns were fantastic and the kids liked the powdered sugar Chinese donuts. Would come again. Didn't have cash on me though (they don't take Visa) so I had to run to the ATM and come back. So make sure you bring cash.

The hustle and bustle of this store is astounding…read more One of the local must buys to bring overseas (eg. in LA, bring Porto's), Kam Do Bakery is Vancouver's version. Wifey cakes, "pei dan" (aka century) egg pastry are the top must buys for the boomer generation. You are not coming in for the ambiance, one can feel the vibe and excellence of how serious their take on the pastries. Like the French, they know what is considered great and are direct on their opinions esp about food.This is the same for the Cantonese. New favourites: Panko Curry Buns (If you love japanese beef curry buns, you'd love this versions as it's just as light and fluffy, but less greasy and half the cost). Plain Mung bean pastry, their filling has evolved over the years, this 2024 version is less greasy as in oil (which makes it smoother and flakier) vs currents versions which is more moist and easier on the stomach. Cash and debit only.

We ordered a birthday cake from Daily Delicious. What drew me to the bakery was that they didn't…read morecharge extra for this cute dinosaur design, the birthday message, nor the candle. Online ordering and pickup was easy. The staff also waited for us to pick up the cake at 6pm. The site said that their cakes were not too sweet and it's absolutely true. Their cakes might be a good option for someone with diabetes. Unfortunately, I didn't expect that the buttercream lining the outside of the cake to not have any sugar at all. The cake was fresh - the sponge cake was soft and cream was fresh.

Excellent craftsmanship of pastries. Yes, the salted bun is worth it and a must if you are in the…read moreRichmond/Vancouver BC area.

I've been here multiple times. They are my favourite cake place in the whole greater Vancouver. I…read morealways get whole cake from here when I celebrate my friend's birthday. On this visit, I just get slice. It was amazing. Unlike other place their cream is very light and not too sweet. And the cake is very light and not dense at all. They have seasonal flavour based on the season. Would come back!

Great new Japanese-French pastry shop in Richmond, if you want little cakes and other pastries that…read moreare on the less sweet and less rich side of things. They have a fairly small selection and sell out of items over the course of the day, so they're not a great after dinner dessert place, and the prices are fairly high considering the small portion sizes, but if you don't mind the price and can hazard the parking here, it's worth a visit. The person who works here (the owner?) seems really into providing good service, but this place just opened and they're still getting things figured out, so there can be a bit of a wait even when you're only in line behind one or two people. Based on how much the owner seems to care about good service and good food, I'd expect to this to improve over time, but I'll have to check back here to see how the service is in a few months.

Last December, I was lucky enough to win a prize package from Kam Do Bakery from a contest they…read moreheld on social media. I received with a box of assorted pastries, a box of wife cakes, and $30 in gift cards. This is my honest review of my visit and I wasn't required to post a review. When I came into the store, the staff were confused about what I was trying to pick up at first, but it was quickly resolved when the manager came to the front counter and I explained to her that I was one of the contest winners. The queue was short because not many customers was inside at the time so I was in and out pretty quickly. The store area was spacious and there were quite a lot of pastries on display. The pastries i received were beautifully boxed. They could definitely be presented as gifts to loved ones or work colleagues. The box was gold and red, with a golden foiled design on the lid and a gold string ribbon to keep the lid closed. The pastries themselves were gorgeous. Just looking at them made my mouth water. They were soft and crumbly to the touch. The buns of the pastry were buttery and the outer layer was very flaky with every bite. Some of the pastry buns had sesame seeds sprinkled on the top. They were all baked perfectly. The inside fillings were quite sweet but no overly sweet. There was no indication on the box on what kind of pastries they were so im not totally sure what kind of pastries i received. Some had a sweet tasting filling with an egg yolk or a century egg center, just red bean paste, or just some other type of sweet filling. I shared the pastries with my family over afternoon green tea and they were a hit! My family loved them. The wife cakes I received were very soft, tasted delicious, and sweet but not as sweet as the assorted pastries. They were filled with winter melon filling, i believe. They were also made a great pairing when they were served with tea. They were all individually wrapped with plastic wrap which helped keep them fresh. The boxed was also nicely designed with gold and red colors. My family really liked them. Overall, i think Kam Do bakery is one of the best Chinese bakeries in Richmond. Gotta give them 5 stars for their absolutely delicious pastries.

Good buns, but not the best BBQ pork bun I've had. By the end of the day they're a bit stale and…read morecold. Needed it warmer or hot. The meat definitely seemed just more dry and not as sugary.

Car's Dessert is a hidden gem for mochi lovers! This small takeout shop delivers big on quality and…read morecare. We tried the combo pack with Durian, Purple Yam, Chestnut, and Mango, and every bite was delightful. The mochi wrapping is impressively thin, with a pillowy texture that makes each piece melt in your mouth. While I usually gravitate toward durian, the Chestnut and Purple Yam stole the show. You can really taste the effort and pride in the chestnut puree--it's smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The staff are warm, friendly, and clearly proud of their craft, which adds to the charm of the experience. This is absolutely one of those places worth lining up for. If you're in the mood for artisanal mochi that's made with care, Car's Dessert should be at the top of your list.

finally made it to the new location of car's dessert and it's quite the upgrade from their old spot…read morein the food court at pacific plaza. they're now on number 3 road, just around from aberdeen and next to the canada line station, with a small but bright storefront that feels a lot more like a dedicated dessert shop. take out only though, so don't expect to sit down and linger. car's is known for hong kong style desserts, especially their mango cream mochi and baked sago pudding. they even picked up a critic's choice award in 2024 for the fresh mango and cream mochi. i grabbed the holiday combo, a box of four mango mochis for $14.95, which comes with a little sticker, best before: same day, as it's made fresh daily. individual mochis require a minimum purchase of two. inside each mochi are generous chunks of ripe mango and lightly sweetened cream, all wrapped in a smooth, soft, stretchy mochi skin. the texture is super tender and delicate, and the mango really carries the flavour, juicy, fragrant, and not overly sweet. deceptively easy to make with only a few ingredients, i've tried my hand at making mochis, and suffice to say, i will be leaving it to the professionals. a friend told me the name car's is actually short for carson, the owner's son, which makes the name feel a bit more personal. note: there's a 2.5% surcharge for credit cards and 4% for international credit or debit cards and where applicable, an additional 1.5% transaction fee, best to bring cash if you can. still one of the best spots around for mango mochi if you're in the richmond area.

I came here to pick up some treats while in the Steveston neighbourhood. I got a maple brioche,…read morepistachio raspberry tart, and an earl gray and cranberry scone. It is quite a small store inside with no seating but I did appreciate how it had a ramp to get inside as I had my stroller with me that day. I would have to say that every single one of the baked goods that I got were absolutely phenomenal and I cannot wait to be back to try more of their selections.

Clean place. The person serving is very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely come back.read more

There's a many Pine House Bakeries around BC but this is the one I've been searching for. We went…read moreto another Pine House Bakery but in Vancouver to look for the Chinese Cookies, also known as Phoenix Cookie or 鸡仔饼, but didn't have the taste I was looking for. I guess there might be different owners and chefs for each of these bakeries. There's different style and ways folks make the 鸡仔饼 but this specific location makes it super well vs others. The flavor is different, and I use this one to compare to others. They also have other pastries and goods like a pineapple bbq pork bun, pineapple custard bun, cakes, etc. This location is located inside Parker Place, and with lots of other small shops and restaurants. Lots of parking too.

*THIS REVIEW IS SOLEY FOR THEIR CHINESE COOKIES*…read more I only come here for one thing and one thing only: Chinese cookies. They reign supreme! I never had this type of cookie ever in my entire life. One of my sisters in law introduced it to me about maybe 13-14 years ago and we haven't stopped coming here ever since. It's a must try! I don't know what's in this magical cookie, but it's sweet and savory with hits of umami. It's definitely giving lap cheong essence and we're here for it. Yum! Wish I had some rn as I type up this review. Whoever reads this please go get some and enjoy it for me! *cries in seattle*

We have always wanted to try this place. It has a cafe ambiance that's clean and inviting. Menu is…read moresimple other than upgrading to combos then it gets confusing - add $3 gives you a Cream of Mushroom soup etc etc. We had the following Smoked Duck Breast & Avocado Salad, *Sesame Dressing Sauteed Spaghetti w/ Black *Tiger Prawns *Genmaicha Kelp Sauce Fried Chicken Wingette *Shichimi Food is delicious, I wouldn't say that it's spectacular and overly special. When in Aberdeen Mall, I can come here for a light lunch.

This was my 2nd time here. My first visit was earlier this year when we got their Chinese New Year…read moreset for 2. This time we tried their Holiday Afternoon Tea set for 2, and loved the festive & aesthetic presentation of all the items! The set is $80 for 2 people, which is great value for the variety of baked goods, hot food, & drinks that you get. I loved all of their sweet treats as they were all not too sweet! Their croissants are undoubtedly delicious. Of the savouries, we enjoyed the truffle fries & chicken karaage best.

The best changfen I've ever had. I've had changfen in the bay and in china but I think the reason…read moreis so good here is because they make it to order and get it to you steaming hot (never got to experience this elsewhere, very unfortunate I know, even dimsum is just warm). Also compared it with a few other changfen/rice roll places in Richmond and we still loved this one the most, especially at this price point ($7.50 cad with egg added) The changfen isn't in very distinct strips because it hasn't had time to cool down and take shape, but I didn't mind. There's also a little table to sit at and the chili oil is SO GOOD OH MY GOD AND you MUST add an egg It's also super sweet how they're always really excited when we mention that we always stop by when we come up from Seattle :,) HARMONY BAKERY MY GOAT

This place is a Cantonese bakery that also has some dim sum options, but they primarily specialize…read morein delicious rice noodle rolls. I got the beef rice noodle roll and added egg for a $1 surcharge, total $7 CAD. What a bargain when other popular rice noodle rolls are approaching $10 CAD. They make each order fresh so it was steaming hot when I got my order. The soy sauce is prepackaged as this is primarily a takeout spot with just 5 seats in a small table (communal). However, we were able to find a spot and enjoyed the dish in the store. The rice noodle roll was really solid - they're not mushy like other places and they are easy to take apart. The soy sauce complements well with the dish and the beef is quite flavorful. I'd definitely come back here if I am craving rice noodle rolls. The only challenge is parking as half of the already tiny parking lot is reserved for staff and you'll be fighting for parking even at off lunch hours around 2pm.