Sheng Kee Bakery #9 - Richmond — Restaurant in Richmond

The staff here are extremely rude and instead of respecting covid precautions, they try to extort more money out of the customers. I went in there to get two pastries and was told there's a $10 minimum to use credit card. I added a 3rd item and the lady at the cash register gave me a dirty look and angrily told me they needed more, I added a 4th item and it still wasn't enough though it was only $1 short. Again visibly angry. So I left being forced to buy 3 additional items I didn't need or want.

Most places have moved to contactless payments instead of cash for the safety of their staff and customers, to fight the spread of the virus. This place is going the opposite direction and it is apparent that they don't care about the health and safety of people entering their establishment or treating their customers well....

I was craving a boba drink so I went here to give this place a shot. I arrived when they were barely opening up. As soon as I walked in, I noticed chalk remnants all over the counters, cracks and crevices. I happen to be in the pest control industry and I am aware of illegal chalk products sold in small markets that made in places like China that are used as a quick fix for insects like cockroaches and other pests. I started to look closer and sure enough, the employee was wiping down dead cockroaches. I was so disgusted that I was about to order from this unsanitary place. 🤮 Anyone else would have not thought anything of this but I’m always wary when it comes to eating out because I...

Hardest part is getting out of there without buying too much. I really like the curry beef and cheese buns, baked char siu bao and chicken pies. Sweet stuff is good too - my partner waxes poetic over the blueberry cream cheese buns while I like the custard buns or coconut cream buns better. The chocolate custard buns are also excellent and they have a good selection of small moon cakes too. Their dan tat look yummy, but I haven't tried them yet - there's always too many other things to try! their service has always been good and...