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    Zhao Mah Bakery

    4.2 (22 reviews)
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    Kate C.

    I am still confused why this place is called Zhao Mah. Had a hard time finding it. Maybe should be Kam Fung or Jin Feng. Anyways I was genuinely surprised by the prices and sizes of the buns. $1.80 for most things (compared to others which are $2+ now). And the buns are twice the size! I wouldn't say they are the best tasting canto buns but they are much better than average which makes it well worth it. I would like the bread to be softer. The bbq pork bolo bun was really good. It is a small bakery but it still has a lot of variety.

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    James A.

    A small bakery in Vancouver Chinatown, it sells a small selection of various bread and cookies and donuts displayed for perusal. Most were sold by the piece while smaller "holes" by the lb (not kg). Ended up buying one lemon roll, sugar coated milk bun with a little bit of lemon custard for $2 CAD. It was good: soft and fresh. Cash only.

    Traditional Home-Style Steamed Pork Dumplings ("ham sui gock")  Worth trying!
    Ray P.

    I've been coming here for years. It's probably the last small family-run bakery in Chinatown (the few others around the area are chains or larger operations). There's a few items you can get here that you don't typically find in many other Chinese bakeries such as their tiny cookies, fresh steamed rice rolls (choice of beef or pork), and steamed pork dumplings. The dumplings are made the traditional home-style way with a nice thick mochi-like skin. They remind me of what I used to eat as a kid at home.

    Lao Po Bing
    J G.

    I was told that this place had was the best Lao Po Bing. After traveling around to and from Canada and the US, I finally arrived in Vancouver BC. We drove Chinatown to look for this place and slowly drove by it twice. We were just about to give up and then I barely spotted the place. Their signs and awning were worn so badly that I couldn't read anything. Place is very small near the east corner of the block. Now mind you, I am comparing this to the Lao Po Bing that I had in Montreal at Delicieux. See my review. Since then, I been searching for one similar Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and any other places that people have told me. So far it has been disappointing. Well, after I got back to our apartment, we cut into the Bing and I was excited to try it. The Bing was slightly smaller but much bigger than those in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The crust is softer and and thin and not flaky. The filling is also generous and slightly sweet. But missing the winter melon crunch. I believe some people will like this version but I would have to say that for my taste, this Lao Po Bing is close but not as good as the one in Montreal. I hope others that get the chance can do the same comparison and let me know how they feel. As with all taste, it is subjective. But I like the soft crunch of winter melon.

    $3 for 6 coconut buns
    Joanna Z.

    Freshly made buns and other baked traditional Chinese goodies at a super affordable price. One of the few traditional Chinese bakeries left before Chinatown is completely industrialized and succumbs to gentrification. There are delicious goodies from BBQ and pineapple buns to almond cookies to steamed dumplings to delicious rolled cakes. It is a rather small store and easy to miss but definitely would give it a try if you pass by Chinatown. Kind & helpful service too :)

    Plain buns
    Melanie E.

    I have passed this tiny bakery for years until recently. They had all the usual yummy Asian baked goods. I bought a 6 pack of the plain buns which were very soft and tasty. Most of their stuff is cheaper than the other more popular bakeries. Make sure you show up early as there will be more choices. I was there after 3 pm and most of the stuff were gone. The owner tempted me to buy the Chinese "small chicken" cookies which were homemade. I bought a couple but wasn't for my taste buds. Note: cash only.

    Matthew R.

    What Zhao Mah lacks in size it makes up for in diversity. Despite having the width of a small alleyway and the depth of a large flatbed, this bakery offers a very diverse selection of cheaply priced baked goods. From their fresh steam buns to the oddly named (but normally delicious) Tropical Fruit Triangles, they have lunch and desert ready, for under $2 an item! I normally visit them for one of their four flavours of steam bun in the early afternoon and would recommend any but the chicken. Occasionally I try one their baked oddities, like their tuna rolls or their tiny "pizzas" . Along with the greasy 'Chinese donuts" and crab cakes, this makes for an unforgettable food excursion, fortunately not in a bad way.

    Beef rice noodle roll, $2.50 only!

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    Good taste and fresh ingredients! I come back to them all the time when I go to Vancouver

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    Big fluffy buns are only $1.50, much cheaper and taste better than the other bakeries in the area. Their 粉粿 is good too!!

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    “this family owned bakery has some of the yummiest baos at very reasonable prices!”

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    Gary’s Patisserie - Outside

    Gary’s Patisserie

    4.5(64 reviews)
    3.1 km•Kensington-Cedar Cottage

    I ordered the 6 inch mango cake for my sister's birthday and it was absolutely worth it! The cake…read morewas light, fresh, and full of delicious mango flavour without being overly sweet. It was a huge hit with everyone! The 6 inch cake was $69 and I added a customized birthday message on chocolate for an extra $3 which was a nice personal touch. They also offer a gluten free option for an additional $10 which is great for accommodating different dietary needs. One thing to keep in mind is that you'll want to order online well in advance because their cakes sell out quickly. I can definitely see why. They're fantastic! I'll be ordering from Gary's Patisserie again for future celebrations.

    Have seen Gary's fresh mango cakes all over IG and with my Dad's recent birthday I convinced my…read moresister to order one, instead of our usual mango cake from Saint Germaine bakery. Gary's only allows to order the fresh mango cakes up to one week ahead to ensure they have enough ripe mangos, which I admire their dedication. We ordered the 6 inch cake for 9 people (7 adults and 2 kids) and everyone got a thin to average slice. The cake is definitely prettier than the other fresh mango cakes on the market, has a lot more mangos that are perfectly ripe and sweet, there is less wipped cream, and the sponge cake is softer. The family agreed that Gary's has the best fresh mango cake but at $69 for a 6 inch cake, versus $43 for a 6 inch mango cake from Saint Germaine, a cake from Gary's is definitely a treat and for special occasions. Is Gary's worth the premium price? I think so but not everyone in my family agreed. One thing to note: Gary's do offer cake in a jar that's $8.50 each. When we went, they had a BOGO deal with the mango cake jars. My nephew asked my sister to buy the BOGO deal knowing that the 6 inch cake was not going to be enough, as the kids like having a second slice of cake.

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    Le Belisse Cafe  - Croissants

    Le Belisse Cafe

    3.9(63 reviews)
    2.1 km•West End
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    Excellent bakery and cafe with delectable baked goods especially…read more We tried the following for Croissant Crawl and they were all excellent. - mushroom tart - really great flavour, very crispy and crunch on the outside - strawberry croissant tart - this is so beautiful you don't even want to break into it to eat it, but the fruit is wonderful and fresh, the pastry very crispy and crunchy, amazing texture and as a package it is awesome - pistachio and mango cruffins - these are good as well. Crunchy and the inside is flavourful. - cheese tart - I think this is my favourite. Really smooth and wonderful cheese, the crust is solid and crunchy but not too much. Just really wonderful. Would definitely come back.

    This place's aesthetic is really cute and the fruit-shaped desserts are probably the biggest draw…read more They are so unique and honestly look almost too pretty to eat. I believe they were one of the first places in Vancouver to really bring these fruit-shaped desserts to the forefront, and then slowly everyone else started following the trend. The mango is definitely my favourite. It's light, fruity and refreshing and the white chocolate shell gives you that little crack when you bite into it. I tried the clementine/orange one as well and I would probably skip that one next time. It's mostly cream with not a ton of cake. The good news is that the mousse is pretty light, so even though there's a lot of it, it doesn't feel like an incredibly heavy dessert. The pastries and desserts are definitely more about the experience and presentation, although there are some really good options beyond the fruit ones too.

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    Unni Pastries - cream donut

    Unni Pastries

    4.3(32 reviews)
    3.0 km•West End

    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.

    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!

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