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Larry "Mojofoodie" L.'s Profile

Bubble Tea Economy - happiness through a straw

It seems in our troubled economy there is one thing to look forward to. The Bubble economics of Bubble tea. The bubble hasn't burst yet on this and I doubt it will. Since it's first introduction to the lower mainland from Taiwan. It has found it's niche that caters to all who crave happiness through a straw.

1. Parker Place

4380 No 3 Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 2C4
(604) 270-1870

Categories: Taiwanese, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 1/14/2012

Green tea, no sugar, with lemon, but you have to ask for it.

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1/2/2012 First to Review
I think this Pearl Castle has been here since the mall originally opened and business is still very… Read more »

2. Pearl Castle Café

3779 Sexsmith Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9
(604) 270-3939

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chinese, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 1/19/2011

It's been less than a month since I was here last, and uhmmm tonight was a special night. Celebrating the purchase of the Subaru and feeling better from the last few days of a nasty cold/hyperglycemia Diabetic fits.

So tonight was soup, no carbs and…More »

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1/5/2011
I am familiar with this place. And our decision to figure out where to eat came to this conclusion.… Read more »

3. Pearl Castle Bubble Tea

6551 No 3 Road
Richmond, BC V6Y 2B6
(604) 279-0177

Categories: Taiwanese, Chinese, Coffee & Tea

11/16/2009 First to Review

Last night my brother now known as "Larry +1" (It's a Yelp thing) and I went to the new Pearl Castle in Richmond Center. If you've been to a Pearl Castle before, the food is pretty standard for Bubbe tea fare but the menu here is scaled down over…More »

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4. Crystal Mall

4500 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9
(604) 438-6263

Category: Shopping Centres

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

Update - 1/23/2012

Parking is Terrible especially if you have a bigger SUV. I feel sorry for those SUV's that try to park into tight spots. The parking lot is under construction right now and that just makes it worse.

If you want to shop for affordable Chinese food…More »

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1/1/2010
Crystal Mall, Another one of those cool Asian malls that are in the lower mainland.

I used to bring… Read more »

5. Aberdeen Centre

4151 Hazelbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 270-1234

Category: Shopping Centres

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 12/10/2011

Still not enough seating. I'm getting old. I need to sit every 200 metres and after finding a parking spot I'm exhausted. The parking is much better than Crystal Mall which is basically nutso, so in comparison, this isn't all that bad.

The mall…More »

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1/10/2010
I just noticed yesterday that there are indeed more seats for people to sit down on. There was a… Read more »

6. Cattle Cafe

4885 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H
(604) 276-2800

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

9/14/2010

Today I wanted to try this location of Cattle cafe. Parking was a bit of an issue on a rainy day, but not too much of a problem. There was about a 15 minute wait and when we finally seated, we ordered. My son had noodle soup with the plain fish…More »

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7. Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle

2800-4151 Hazelbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 295-9357

Category: Taiwanese

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 4/15/2012

It's been awhile since I've been here and I had the opportunity to take my ex and daughter and sister in-law for lunch there. They've never been there. Can you believe that?
I always thought this place was very popular and after all this time they've…More »

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3/19/2011
New management staff??

It's still good. the handmade noodles look delicious and are delicious.
The… Read more »

8. Berry Good Enterprise

8766 McKim Way
Richmond, BC V6X 4G4
(604) 247-2253

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 8/25/2011

Still one of the better cake places in Richmond!!
I just had the Rooibos tea.
No desert for me.
But we did buy some great cookies that she has up on the counter by the kitchen. We bought the whole bowlfull!

Still love the tea cups and saucers and the…More »

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2/21/2011
Still my favourite for deserts. Valentines day is packed, but...you can always do take out and eat… Read more »

9. Estea Beverage Club - CLOSED

8400 Alexandra Road
Richmond, BC V6X 3L4
(604) 207-8469

Category: Breweries

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

12/27/2010

This is a late review, but hey, better late than never eh?
You're typlical bubble tea place with food. I tried one of their hotpots and was left with a decent impression about this place.

Good,

But the service was slow and as big as this place was,…More »

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10. Bubble Queen

1200-8700 McKim Way
Richmond, BC V6X 3Z8
(778) 297-7838

Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

10/6/2010 First to Review

i can get stuff here without sugar added. But the majority of the stuff here is the regular bubble tea fare. When I was there, Mango was being heaviliy promoted, and the overall quality of the drinks served were pretty good.

Vibrant young staff,…More »

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11. Magnetic Café

8788 McKim Way
Richmond, BC V6X 3Z8
(604) 244-7336

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 12/7/2010

How was it after the new ownership? Not sure yet. I think it's still the same food, a few changes, but didn't order food tonight. We had drinks instead since we were all full of hot pot. You don't have to have a meal, you can have dessert.

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9/14/2010
it's been about 4 times now and came here with VL on the last visit.
I wish there really was more of… Read more »

12. 8 Juice

4151 Hazelbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(778) 338-3318

Category: Juice Bars & Smoothies

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 3/28/2012

#8 Five Green Juice with green apple, green pepper, cukes, celery and bitter melon.

For normal people without diabetes, it will make you feel energized.
For me, It was a bit sugary -from the apples so I could only drink half.

Still, for fresh and…More »

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3/19/2011
Staff have always been friendly even on busy afternoons during the summer.
Always fresh juices… Read more »

13. Copa Café

4030 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2X8
(604) 873-8974

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chinese

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

11/4/2010

After another successful CMYE we were a hungry bunch of Yelpers looking for some grub and most importantly, bubble tea. Where to go, what to choose, What is still open after 10pm?
Gloucester Cafe was one choice, but sadly they didn't have bubble tea.…More »

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14. Cattle Cafe

8580 Alexandra Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 1C3
(604) 276-2800

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

Update - 2/5/2011

I needed the spicy Szechuan soup again.
Great for those days you are feeling a bit of malaise. The spiciness helps to kick out that cold you are feeling and replace it with a Szechuan warmness and numbing tingling (warning, some of you may really…More »

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10/14/2010
I've been coming here, like, every week. At one time 3 times a week.
I've tried the place down the… Read more »

15. Tapioca Express

8388 Capstan Way
Richmond, BC V6X
(604) 278-4998

Categories: Taiwanese, Tea Rooms

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

12/11/2011

2 or 3 or 4 stars? I couldn't decide. Yes. I am picky about my bubble tea because I don't want too sweet and I don't want sugar. My biggest challenge with all those Taiwanese Bubble tea places is that I can't seem to get my message accross to them…More »

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Recently updated lists from Larry L.

Great places come and gone. (1) Places that I would repeatedly go to that were good, but are sadly no more.	You call this Italian? (5) Places that serve Italian inspired food. So...Is it Italian or is it Ispirando! Mostly this list is about Japanese or Asian influenced Italian food. When I tried Italian food in Japan it was quite different from what my friends from Italiy would make andit lead me to this. Fusion.
Steveston Village (40) I still have to work on this list, but it's growing. Lots of stuff to do in Steveston Village. When it's sunny outside there's even more to do. During the spring and summer, every second sunday, there is the Farmers market as well.	Mojofoodies -Chinatown (22) We're going downtown to Chinatown! My list of places and things in and around the Chinatown area. Places that have been here for years and still running business and places I've newly discovered. It was an area I grew up in and remember fondly. It is a place I return to for those memories and to create new ones.
Cantonese Food (4) Cantonese Food, probably one of the first Chinese cuisines to come to Canada. This is a list of places that I've eaten at in Vancouver that serves Cantonese style food.	Japanese Food. What it Means to Me. (25) Japanese food to me is a home cooked meal. It's not always sushi and not always raw and not always rice. Here's a list of the Japanese restaurants that I've been to that I consider more authentic than others. Yasuyo can claim this list as hers as well. Although there are alot of great places I haven't been to yet. (I'll get to them someday) This is just a list of the places that I've been to that I would recommend.
FAST AND FURIOUS FOOD (48) Fast food and drive ins, or drive throughs or dive ins.	Happy Hour for your Car. (21) Want to pamper your car? Like to race or rally your car in competition but don't know where to start? Want to make you're new purchase look unique, cool and sleek and sexy? Below is a growing list that i'll be working on for those who love all things automobiles. Stay tuned for updates!
Places with Potential (6) This is a list of places that have all the right stuff, but on the night or day I came, it was probably not their best day. So if you come here, please cheer them on. I know they can do better and I'm sure you will give them glowing reviews. Everybody has a bad day now and then. So this list is to prove that they know they can do it great all the time.	The Underdog List for April 2012 (4) Here is a list of reviews that i will be doing in the month of April that have 10 or less reviews at the time of review. Unfotunately I couldn't use them for the Underdog April event listing, but this should help those Underdogs out there!