🥛 Richmond’s Best-Kept Secret: Where to Find Perfect Papaya Milk

📍 8 Juice Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond After my go-to papaya milk spot in the Public Market stopped serving it, I discovered this 20-year-old gem – and it’s even better. 🏆 Why It’s Special ✔ Old-school Taiwanese drinks – no artificial syrups ✔ Fresh fruit blended daily – papayas so ripe they’re almost orange ✔ Silky, not-too-sweet – the ideal milk-to-fruit ratio 🥤 What to Order 🧡 #10 Fresh Papaya Milk ($7.50) ★★★★★ Texture: Like a velvety smoothie (no ice chunks!) Flavor: Natural sweetness – no added sugar needed Pro Tip: Ask for less ice to maximize creaminess 🍓 Strawberry Banana Smoothie ($8) ★★★★☆ Frothy, fruity, nostalgic – tastes like childhood summers 🥭 Mango Slush ($7) ★★★★★ Ultra-thick – almost sorbet-like, with real mango chunks 💡 Insider Notes ✔ Cash only (ATM nearby) ✔ Open late – perfect for post-shopping refreshment ✔ Try the “secret” papaya milk with sago (just ask!) #VancouverEats #TaiwaneseDrinks #HiddenGems