TREAT | Machi Machi x Bubble Tea Shop x Richmond

Richmond—Famous for being Taiwanese Mandopop superstar Jay Chou's favourite global bubble tea brand, Machi Machi expanded to Canada's frosty shores a couple of years ago—first in Toronto before opening up shop on Robson Street, then another location in the boba-rich area of Golden Village last year.

SCREEN | Romance and Regret – 'Tigertail' Memories on Netflix

"Eventually, your life is what you'll have in common."

Macro Media

Master of None co-creator and seasoned television writer/producer Alan Yang makes his feature directorial debut with a moving, multi-generational immigrant tale inspired by his own father's personal journey from Taiwan to America. Told mostly through spoken Mandarin or Taiwanese with different actors playing the same characters spanning decades, Tigertail quietly moves its story of family history forward through a wonderful cast and vibrant romantic imagery.

GRUB | New in Town x Old Bird Chinese x Riley Park

"Chinese food with attitude."

Riley Park–Little Mountain—(February 4, 2020) Old Bird Restaurant's new Taiwanese and Shanghainese street food dining concept is quietly trying to establish itself—taking over Nomad's old location on Main Street. The elevated Chinese restaurant boasts an impressive pedigree from a trio of women headed by owner Sophia Hin, Executive Chef Deseree Lo, and GM Shawn Jones.

KAFFE | Buns + Boba Café x Bubble Tea x Mount Pleasant

"But first boba."

Mount Pleasant—It was bound to happen. One of Vancouver's newer (and definitely hipper) cafes has a decidedly Taiwanese sweet drink twist. Buns + Boba Café, located centrally on East Broadway, takes the simple pleasures of bubble tea drinks and brings a more artisanal style approach.

WEEKENDER | Richmond Night Market x River Rock Casino

Richmond—(July 8, 2017) Richmond Night Market, in its many incarnations and locations over the years, has become an annual summer staple for both locals and tourists seeking a bit of Southeast Asian flair closer to home. Located centrally a short walk from both Bridgeport SkyTrain station and the River Rock Casino Resort, it has become known as a smörgåsbord of diverse food options and for good reason.

Asians on TV: 'Fresh Off the Boat' and the American Dream

We're taking over... television. For the first time in twenty years, an Asian-American family will centre a network television show next year for mid-season. ABC has ordered Fresh Off the Boat (formerly titled Far East Orlando) to series, based on the life and autobiography of the same name by celebrity chef and food personality/entrepreneur Eddie Huang.

ChineseBites x Bubble Tea x Pearl Castle Café x Richmond

ChineseBites signature dishes tour dinner #12 at Pearl Castle Café in Continental Centre on Sexsmith Road in Richmond on August 1, 2013.



This time around, ChineseBites ventured into the overwhelming smörgåsbord of Chinese dining in Richmond. We hit up Pearl Castle Cafe's flagship location to try some Taiwanese goodness. It's won the Chinese Restaurant Award for best Taiwanese bubble tea cafe four years in a row.

ChineseBites x Strike Taiwanese Restaurant x Kitsilano

ChineseBites signature dishes tour dinner #10 at Strike Taiwanese restaurant on West Broadway in Kitsilano on July 3, 2013.



After a six-month long hiatus, ChineseBites dinners have returned. We gathered to sample some Taiwanese food at Strike's newest location in Kitsilano. Their most popular dish, the Taiwanese style steak with black pepper sauce, was fairly satisfying with all its noodle and egg goodness and sizzling, beefy glory. The dish also came with chicken instead, but the steak was better.

From Bubble Tea to Waffles x Sweet Bubble Cafe x Richmond

Late night snack and bubble tea at Sweet Bubble Cafe in Richmond on September 29, 2012.



In search for a late night snack away from all the packed cafes in Richmond, we hit up Sweet Bubble Cafe across the street from Richmond Centre.

From Mango to Squid x Richmond Night Market x Food Stands

Eating and drinking at Richmond Night Market food stands next to River Rock Casino on September 14, 2012.



I finally made it over to the latest incarnation of the original Richmond Night Market in its new, spacious digs by the casino.

From Bubble to Milk Tea x Dragon Ball Tea House x Shaughnessy

Bubble tea at Dragon Ball Tea House in Shaughnessy on September 4, 2012.



Continuing my bubble tea frenzy, I ventured outside of Richmond to probably the most famous and notable tea houses in the Metro Vancouver area.

From Bubble Tea to Lunch x Zephyr Tea House x Richmond

Lunch and bubble tea at Zephyr Tea House in Richmond on August 12, 2012.



Janice and I hit up Zephyr for a quick lunch before trekking to Deighton Cup. We both ordered some cold drinks to cool down. I had the cappucino cookie ice cream slush and she went with a matcha ice cream slush. Mine was okay. I tasted lots of cookies, chocolate, and not really any coffee. Janice's was frothy and smooth.

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup x Bubble Tea x Tri-ty Cafe x Richmond

Dinner and bubble tea at Tri-ty Cafe in Richmond on December 1, 2011.



It had been a long time since my frequent trips to Tri-ty for bubble tea and Taiwanese food. To drink, I got the mocha ice cream slush, and luckily, it's coldness offset the tasty spiciness from the Taiwanese beef noodles. The noodles were quite good and tasty, filling us up.

Bubble Tea x Waffles x Bubble Queen x Richmond

Bubble tea and waffles at Bubble Queen in Richmond on August 15, 2011



I finally made it back to Bubble Queen after my first trip there. I really hate their hours. I've been by a few times and they were closed. What kind of a Chinese place opens late, closes early and on holidays?

Bubble Tea x Waffles x Bubble Queen x Richmond

Bubble tea and waffles at Bubble Queen in Richmond on June 14, 2011.



I finally got around to trying the newish bubble tea place in my neighbour city of Richmond. Bubble Queen is located in one of the newer Chinese mall complexes by Garden City Road.

Lunch x Bubble Tea x Flo Tea Room x Granville

Lunch and bubble tea at Flo Tea Room on Granville Street on May 12, 2011.



Sophia and I struggled to come up with a fresh lunch option until she remembered Flo in the Marpole area. It's a place I pass by all the time but never tried.

Dinner x Corner 23 Taiwanese Cafe x Cambie

Dinner and bubble tea at Corner 23 Taiwanese restaurant and cafe on Cambie Street with Dennis Pang, May C., and Cheryl Tan on February 10, 2010.



After the Giovane Cafe event, we got some dinner at Corner 23.

Bubble Tea x Tri-ty Cafe x Richmond

Bubble tea at Tri-ty Cafe in Richmond on December 23, 2010.



Tri-ty has great bubble tea. Their selection is wide and serve any tastes. All the milk teas from fruit to flavours are solid. I particularly like the milk teas and ice cream slushes, particularly the mango and strawberry flavoured ones. There are a few fusion flavours of fruit that stand out. They are all good. However, anything with ice cream is a winner.