Excellent Tofu & Snacks Ltd.

I mean the name says it all - they really are an excellent tofu dessert shop. Stepped into the shop thinking I teleported to HK. We ordered the plain, black sesame, and red bean (all hot). My personal favourite is the plain tofu. Add some ginger syrup and it’s the absolute best thing to have on a cold day. Will definitely come back to try some more snacks they have to offer!

We tried the Plain and the Almond Syrup Tofu Pudding. I liked how silky and smooth the tofu was. On the tables, they had brown sugar and ginger syrup for you to add on your own. The ginger syrup is a classic topping for the plain version, but theirs lacked a distinct ginger taste. The man and woman working there, who looked to be in their 30s, were very friendly toward us.

This tofu dessert shop is located right next to Lido on Hazelbridge Way. When I was young, my mom used to buy me Sunrise tofu dessert on Powell Street as a summer treat, and I still miss those days when food was inexpensive and tofu pudding was always fresh. This review is for Excellent Tofu & Snacks Ltd. I do find their tofu pudding to be on the pricier side. A “large” 4L bucket is $18, the medium 3L container is $13, and the small 1L container is $7.50. Toppings such as syrup are an additional $1.50. Beyond tofu pudding, they also offer a variety of Chinese snacks— potstickers, curry fish balls, sesame sweet balls, and more. There are also flavoured soy puddings (strawberry, honeydew, mango) and soy drinks available. Parking can be difficult here during the afternoon, so plan accordingly.

You know when they say to never judge a book by its cover. That applies here to this hidden gem. If you're in the area, and looking for some tofu dessert, then you have to try this place out. It's got an old school diner feel to it, and the tofu is amazing. I always get the hot tofu with green bean (mung bean) topping and it never disappoints. The price is super reasonable and we always get a few extra to go, because you know the craving is going to strike again in another few hours or maybe the next day.

🍮 Excellent Tofu & Snacks Ltd. 👉🏻 A hidden gem for traditional Chinese desserts! I ordered the black glutinous rice with tofu pudding, and it was absolutely delicious — warm, silky, and comforting. The tofu is smooth and fresh, pairing perfectly with the sweet, chewy black rice on top. Simple ingredients, but such satisfying flavors. 😋✨ 💁🏼 Service: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👉🏻 The staff were quick, friendly, and efficient. Everything was served fresh and warm, making the experience even more enjoyable. 🙌🏼 🍽️ Environment: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👉🏻 The shop is small, cozy, and casual — just like a classic Hong Kong-style dessert spot. It’s the perfect place for a quick, comforting treat after a meal or while exploring the neighborhood. 🥢🍧 Overall: Excellent Tofu & Snacks Ltd. lives up to its name — excellent in taste, service, and tradition. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic tofu pudding and classic Chinese desserts! ✅

We were craving tofu dessert. I ordered grass jelly and mixed fruit. My wife ordered red bean and tofu and my daughter ordered black sesame. The toppings were yummy and the tofu smooth and silky. Service was good. Definitely worth a visit.

The store was very quiet when we walked in. I ordered the red bean one, and it was ready in seconds. My wife loved the taste, so we’ll definitely be coming back. They also sell soy products you can take home, which is a nice bonus!

Getting harder to find the fresh tofu makers and the hot soy milk and puddings. A classic place for those. Pudding was a bit too soft but still good

Must stop for anyone fond of warm or cold tofu pudding. This is the best place to get them, whether plain or flavored with fruits, like mango. The warm plain tofu pudding with sugar syrup and ginger is addictive and probably has restorative properties. It's just simply good. The servers are nice and efficient. There's a large counter with some tables. It's cool to see the open kitchen. You get to see how tofu pudding is made.

so much variety on any soy based food! got some black sesame and tofu pudding they were so hot and it just felt like a warm hug on a cold day. you can also get soy milk (sweetened or unsweetened) to go in varying sizes! Would always get a jug home and they're made in house too super fresh

Yum!!! We ordered: -Chinese donut -Sticky rice roll -Tangyuan -Tofu + red bean Pro: -Everything is fresh, tasty, not too sweet & homemade!! -Our favorite is their Tangyuan which was soft, chewy, full of sesame with a hint of sweetness -They provide brown sugar, ginger syrup & plain syrup for you to customize the sweetness to your taste! -Plenty of seating -Staff are really friendly and hard working. They took people's orders up to 11pm! Con: -Parking is limited to 1 hour

If you like dou fu fa, come here! I grew up eating the hot version with just ginger syrup every Sunday with my grandma during dim sum :) Such a nostalgic feeling eating a bowl. They also have cold versions with lots of toppings that I didn't know you could eat with tofu like savory versions with pickled vegetables and green beans. Cash or debit only as well but they take USD! Would come back

It is indeed excellent. We got the tofu with black sesame and taro and really where can you go wrong with that. The bowl was heaping and everything tasted so light and fresh. As we were eating so many people were going in and out buying soymilk and tofu to go. If we weren't going to be out for so much longer we totally would've too. Great afternoon snack.

Must try if you like tofu pudding! It's a hole in the wall shop run by an older couple who are constantly churning out fresh soy milk and tofu behind the counter. The soy milk itself was a little more watery than I like, but still a nice treat to get it fresh made. Would be better if it was cooked down a little to thicken. The tofu pudding though is creamy and worth the visit by itself. They have squeeze bottles of ginger syrup so you can control the flavor and sweetness. We brought our custard tarts from Lido next door and ate them here with our tofu pudding and fresh soy milk. Highly recommend.

Fresh tofu pudding located in Richmond, bc. Parking: free limited space, you can park at aberdeen center parking garage and then walk across. We beat the rush. We got the table all the way inside. The seating is very limited. They only have few tables and seating at the counter. You can also see the menu on the qr code on the table. We ordered: Herbal jelly Soy milk + red bean Cold tofu + fresh taro Hot tofu + black sesame. They all come unsweetened. You can add brown sugar, liquid clear sugar, or ginger liquid brown sugar they provided on the table.

Super soft and silky tofu fa! I took my grandma who is visiting from Indonesia here since we ate it a lot growing up, and she loved it. The tofu taste was mild and the ginger syrup added a perfect sweetness and warmth. We had to get the 1L tofu fa to go after to share with everyone at home. We ordered the plain one this time but they have a variety of fun toppings that you can choose to add. They also sell soymilk drinks, puddings and non-soy snacks! A perfect spot to get your quick fix of tofu pudding or to stay for a mid day snack ! Upon entering the store, you feel like you're transported to Asia, with the minimal decor, old-school seating area, and the smell of soybeans!

Solid tofu pudding place that also sells fresh soy drinks. While authentic with a family-owned shop feel, it was also not special.

Love the tofu fa here and the ginger syrup! I always get the tofu fa with black sesame. Cash or debit only! No frills place with a parking lot.

It was our first time visiting Excellent Tofu, and it definitely lived up to its name! I tried the tofu with taro, plain tofu, and fish sui mai -- everything was delicious and tasted very authentic. The flavors and textures were spot on, just like what you'd find in Asia. We'll definitely be coming back again!

Not that flavorful and somewhat pricey. The tofu was nice and soft but the toppings didn't really add anything to the dish. They did give it a change in texture but there was no flavor to it. Maybe that's how most of their customers enjoy it, but I didn't like it that much.

One of the main reasons why I wanted to take my kids to Richmond was to give them a taste of what my dad, who grew up in Hong Kong, used to enjoy when he was younger. One of the stories he'd share was of tofu shops just like Excellent Tofu & Snacks, which specializes in, unsurprisingly, tofu! Super casual spot - mainly a couple diner stools with 2 folks working behind the counter, scooping tofu (also have grass jelly) with a couple options for toppings (our favorite was boba) served hot or cold. We also tried their savory snacks and wished we had room for their fruit puddings but perfect for another time. Feels like you're transformed into a hole in the wall shop in Hong Kong, seems like this is a popular tofu to go spot too (dedicated parking lot makes it convenient)

I love, love, love this spot! Walking in, you immediately take in the aroma of the soy beans. The tofu pudding is silken smooth and such great comfort food, eaten hot, with a splash of the ginger syrup provided in bottles by the tables. I got the tofu pudding with peanuts today, which was good, but I think I'd get the tofu pudding by itself in the future for zero distractions from the excellent tofu pudding. The soy milk is yummy too - a good consistency with deep flavors. Situated in a plaza just across the street from the Aberdeen Center, Excellent Tofu & Snacks fit it's namesake -- truly excellent! It's not a big shop, with several tables on one side, and a few bar seating on the other. It seems many come here for takeaway orders. I appreciate the folks here too - all delightful and easy-going. We especially enjoyed the old gentleman who's the master "chef" of Excellent Tofu & Snacks; he's funny and comes across as someone who takes pride in his creations. We just missed him today, but hope to see him next time we visit Vancouver....or we might just go back before we leave Vancouver this time! Between the vibe, the people, and the yummy tofu pudding & soy milk, it felt like we've stepped through a door straight into a shop in Hong Kong. It's a spot we will definitely visit every time we come to Vancouver.

Very hole in the wall place. The tofu snacks are unsweetened and you're given syrup to sweeten yourself. The tofu was relatively smooth but nothing special.

You know this is a solid spot if my fam had to visit twice in our 4-day Vancouver trip. Their tofu pudding is possibly the smoothest we have ever tried in North America. Every bowl is stacked with layers of light and silky soy tofu pudding, drizzled with toppings of your choice. I love getting a plain tofu pudding (白糖豆腐花) and add a scoop of yellow sugar on top. Black sesame paste (黑芝麻豆腐花) also adds a nice nutty flavor to the soy pudding. On top of their signature soy pudding and soy milk, they serve multiple nostalgic savory street snacks like pan fried tofu (尖釀豆腐), sticky rice rolls (粢飯), vegetarian gluten (三色齋) and curry fishball (咖喱魚蛋).

We don't see stand alone tofu shops that often so we had to stop by for our after dinner dessert. We were greeted upon entering and being first timers he gave us a quick overview and highlighted some popular choices. As a result, we decided to eat on site. There was limited seating but it was quiet on a week night. We tried the plain plus sesame, tapioca and red bean topped tofu puddings. Each was scooped out steaming hot from the pot and filled each bowl. syrup containers were on the tables and the ginger syrup was the best. We thoroughly enjoyed the bowls as the hot, silky soft tofu warmed our tummies and tasted so good. We settled our bill when we left. I paid cash but it looked like they accepted credit cards as well. Staff also thanked us again for coming. Highly recommended.

No frills location for tofu pudding. They offer both hot and cold tofu pudding with a variety of toppings. If you're looking for a drink they also have soymilk beverages. Unfortunately our group did not bring enough cash with us so we we were only able to try a few items on the menu. There is counter seating available and some tables if you want to dine in.

Old school but in a nostalgic good way! I've come here sporadically over the last 25 years and nothing has changed including the silky tofu desserts! Lots of variations to try. Add in the simple syrup on the table to taste. I prefer the brown one. Put on some retro'70's music in your headphones and warp back in time.

**July 2024: Thursday Afternoon Visit** During my brief Richmond stay I made it a point to try as many Asian restaurants in the area as I could. This Tofu stop was on my list and also walking distance from my hotel (Raddison). So my mom and I took a brief walk over to check it out. It's located in a small strip mall and had had a couple of fridges full of tofu and soy products. So if you're interested in authentic Chinese food that's not too sweet this will certainly hit the spot. They do have an English menu if your Mandarin isn't fluent. Additionally they have handmade snacks like turnip cake, potstickers, and marinated eggs, if you want something more savory. On my trip my mom, aunt and I tried three different types of cold puddings. I did basil seed, red bean, and grass jelly. We enjoyed them! They accept USD and Canadian dollars!

I love tofu. I've been here multiple times and brought my Chinese parents who have really high standards. The Tofu is authentic and you can see them making it in the kitchen right next to where you eat. I've tried the soy milk and the tofu dishes with various flavors and they are all super tasty (and nutritious [allegedly])

Literally the best tofu spot I've ever been too.. I won't even front. It's a little bit on the pricier side but you won't get tofu dessert like this in the states. Tofu itself was sooo silky.. the house made sugar syrup, brown sugar syrup, granulated Rock sugar and brown sugar had such a different natural taste to it. I literally drenched every bite in the granulated rock sugar as it just had a clean sweet taste to it.. In the states we often use high fructose corn syrup and it can be so sweet to the point where it feels like your throat is being coated in sugar. For example drinking a slurpee with refined sugars or drinking too much of any sodas will give you the same feeling. Service was quick as hell and the ambiance here is definitely one of those spots where you come in for a quick 10 min dessert and bounce.

Cash only establishment. Really yummy tofu related desserts and some other traditional Cantonese desserts as well like turtle jelly. Service was quick and no-frills. Would recommend for anyone craving some tofu pudding.

They make all their tofu products in house, so cool to see them making it as you walk in. Service is friendly and there isn't much to their decor. You really just go for the food. They have a wide variety of toppings you can add to your tofu, but my favorite is plain with a little sugar and almond syrup. We got their sticky rice with pork floss and Chinese donut, Siu mai, curry fish balls, radish cake and their Shanghai style soy pudding with Chinese donut and pickled mustard plant. Out of the all the snacks, the sticky rice and radish cakes were the best, the rest were only and not highly recommended. The highlight was definitely the hot tofu dessert. The tofu is incredibly fresh and smooth. Can't wait to go back and try their other flavours. Cash/debit only

30 years old business for tofu related products, from soy milk to tofu puddings, you name it, they have it. They have many different options of tofu pudding add-on options (sesame, red beans, barley, and many more), they even have mango tofu puddings and ovaltine flavors. Staffs are super helpful and friendly, chat with them and you will learn all the histories of the Richmond area and how their business lasted so long given everything else is changing. A must visit if you are like me, a fan of soybean products.

I love Chinese traditional desserts so I was super stoked to try this place! It's a small ma and pop shop with a wide selection of soy inspired desserts. I tried the regular soymilk, ginger soymilk, mango pudding, and sesame paste tofu pudding (best served warm). The tofu pudding was smooth, fresh, and very nostalgic. I always think about family dinners when I eat doufufa :') The desserts are not too sweet which I love, but if you want more sweetness then the tables have extra condiments like sugar water, brown sugar, and ginger syrup to add to your liking. The inside is a bit small, but the workers were friendly and accommodating. We had a big group and they were able to seat us all together. I would definitely come back again! Btw, this place only accepts cash.

Small storefront with limited seating. I ordered the black sesame option and was happy with it. Albeit I do think it is pricey for what you get. For future visitors, keep in mind that it is cash/ debit only, and to physically walk up to the counter to put in your order.

Decent tofu spot in Richmond. $6.50 for a bowl of soy pudding. I liked the ginger sugar syrup available for dine in. Would've liked the tofu to be more smooth and soft.

Decent spot for dessert in the evening in Richmond. They make their tofu pudding in house and they even have different flavors too! Tried out the tofu pudding topped with forbidden rice and it was perfect! The only thing is that it could be cleaner on the inside but otherwise great

Great place for fresh tofu, both savory and sweet, and they also have soy milk. If you're not sure what to get, for something Savory, try the Shangi Style Soy Pudding. The sweet items are also good, but they're a lot more similar to stuff you'll find on the menu at random Asian restaurants around town. The parking lot here doesn't really have enough spots for the businesses here, so if you can get here without driving, that's the easiest way to do it a lot of the time.

After a nice hot pot dinner we stumbled upon this gem that we found on yelp. They are known from their hot tofu soup. You can add topping if you like here and they have other menu items on here but they are known for their tofu soup. The staff here is very nice and welcoming. They have ginger syrup on the side if you want to add some on there but tasting this on a nice cold raining saturday sure hits the spot

Got the hot black sesame tofu and it did not disappoint! There's ginger syrup on the table to serve on the side. The black sesame tasted very nutty and the tofu was very smooth. Would definitely recommend going to this place. This is a cash only establishment!

During the summer, we went here for a late night dessert. Besides their famous tofu pudding, they also served the herbal jelly(龜苓膏). I got the latter. The herbal jelly was one of the most bitter herbal jelly I have ever tasted. I could handle the bitterness but not something I would order again. I probably would stick with the tofu pudding next time.

Fresh tofu and soy milk, looked very traditional, you could see the owner working up a sweat making the goods! Tofu and milk can be ordered cold or hot ---tofu with grass jelly: loved how we were able to add our own ginger syrup and sugar syrup to our liking ---fresh soy milk: yummm The restaurant looks like it used to be an old breakfast diner NOTE: CASH only

We came here three times already! The tofu pudding is really smooth and delicious! The staff was really friendly! The coolest thing was watching them making them! This place has been opened over 30 years! We had the tofu pudding with red beans and green beans! We also had the black sesame seed pudding too! It's not on the menu but they do offered them! It was really quiet until we walked in and the place got really busy!

Ever want to just pull up to the counter and drink a glass delicious of soy milk? This is the spot. Friendly staff and great menu of all your favorite tofu deserts.

I have not been to snack place before, and I wanted to eat something snack and dessert place, and the service is super okay, and not very messy at all, and I ordered strawberry soy pudding, because I have not tried the soy pudding flavors before in Vancouver

They still make tofu the traditional way. Silky, soft and delicious. One bowl per person is not enough Don't judge the place for their old chairs and tables in the sitting area, it is their traditional Chinese dessert that you want.

Old fashion cantonese dessert shop that serves fresh house made tofu pudding and the nasty herbal jello. The taro coconut milk tofu pudding ($7.35 CAD) was heavenly: mildly sweet, tofu silky smooth. The herbal jello ($10.50 CAD) had a 1-2 second delay, then my taste butts were annihilated. The nastiest thing I had in a longggggg time. Ambiance is very casual & loud. The cantonese lady in charge was no nonsense. See video below for visuals (near end of clip) https://youtu.be/4lleCXzY-YE

Small mom and pop business with the owner making fresh soy bean drinks and pudding. Variety of toppings. Dine in available with counter and table seating. Ordered the soy pudding with black sesame (really good), hot soy milk with red bean and pudding (meh), and the soy pudding with taro and coconut milk (really good). They give you some simple syrup, ginger syrup, and light brown sugar to add to your pudding if wanted.

Hole in the wall in a shopping strip mall. Yummy warm and delightful tofu pudding with maple syrup to warm the soul.

I used to come here all the time for their tofu dessert . I recently dropped by to pick up a tub of tofu dessert. I could tell immediately that it wasn't the same. I'm not much of a cook or a baker but it looks like they undercooked it/steamed it so it retains more water. I noticed it was slightly clumsy as well. Once I steamed it a bit, the dessert had a better texture although a quarter of the tofu was gone due to the water releasing. And I was not happy with the "ginger" syrup too. There's barely any ginger taste. I dont think I would go back here again

Friend wanted tofu pudding and we happened to stumble into this place. Very low-key and dirty looking mom/pop place selling tofu and a few snacks. It's run by a mom and his son. Sucks that it's cash only but it's cheap. The tofu texture here is the best I ever had and I know my tofu well enough. It was very soft and smooth. They didn't have the ginger sweet syrup but more like maple syrup - and why not it's in Canada after all! I like the maple syrup as it wasn't too sweet. My friend liked it soo much he ate two bowls! Just don't get the tofu pudding with fruits as it's just bits of canned fruits that ruined my tofu pudding so get something else. It's a busy place but seriously needs some cleaning up and a bit of a remodel as it looks dirty. One star off for being dirty.

The softest and silkest tofu pudding! We came on a weekday and there was no line, we got seated and our food was being prepared almost immediately! We ordered one original tofu pudding and one with black sesame paste. Both were very good but I wished the black sesame was a little more rich, so I would probably opt with the original next time. The waitress bought us different bottles of syrup and you can add as much as you want. However I found the syrup to be a little watered down so I couldn't really taste a big different between the syrups. I also found it made my tofu pudding a little more watery than I like. We also ordered some curry fish balls. These were nothing special and would pass on these next time. Just store bought fish balls with some watery curry. The hot sauce was good though! Finally we ordered a ginger soy bean drink to go, this was also very smooth and had a great ginger flavour without being too overpowering! I really enjoyed it! Overall I got to say they're definitely doing something right with their soy products. I still can't get over how smooth they were!

I am a huge lover of tofu pudding and black sesame dumplings! Had the best from Hong Kong, Taipei, Los Angeles and Alhambra. Now living in Vancouver, Canada this is my go to place! Truly love that this is the real deal Mom and Pop business and it is all about the food.

Terribly slow service -- legit some of the worst I've ever received. I honestly almost walked out because of how long I was ignored. If you're dining in and there's a line of people out the door doing take-out, rest assured you will be waiting until that full line of to-go orders is processed before your order is taken. How can such bad service from an establishment warrant four stars? Simple -- the food is just that good. Desserts here are no frills -- choose your dessert tofu and your base topping. Additional toppings are $1 each. Unless your dessert explicitly comes with condensed or evaporated milk, it will not be sweetened, and you will need to sweeten your dessert yourself with either the simple syrup, or ginger syrup, on the counter. Price-wise, things here are pretty as well affordable -- definitely no more expensive than a boba from a fancy tea shop. Cash only.

My dad wanted to order milk tea from Lido when we were in Richmond. While he was ordering, my mom and I waited outside and noticed this place. Since we had a place targeted for lunch already, we decided to try this place for dessert after dinner. I'll admit, I haven't had soy pudding in a long time. My parents already knew what to order, but it took a while until I decided on...basil seed soy pudding? It's something I've definitely never had before. To cut to the chase, the basil seed soy pudding was...interesting. It has a rather crunchy texture to it. Probably not something I'd try again though haha. My parents both had the plain soy pudding, and they said it was really good. Don't expect much for service here, you pay for the food. Also of note...they didn't check vaccine passports. Oof. CASH ONLY!

Made fresh and from scratch tofu pudding! I wish we would've found this place sooner so we could've gone there more. I would always recommend the hot tofu pudding as the texture is more smooth compared to cold. They have different types of sugar you can add in yourself.

Terrible. Maybe it's different because it's take out so I can't see right away that the man gave me the left over scraps in 2 bowls of tofu. Sadly I will not be returning to this place for tofu dessert since I barely tasted the tofu this time and sadly they treat customers like crap. Dang I used to love this place!! Don't let the old photos fool you.