Hello blondeboyy, thanks again for reaching out. Just having some fun here and actually we enjoyed the afternoon tea more than we thought we would...we did however get noticeably rounder afterwards... All the best to you!
I thought the IKEA tea was really interesting as most may not want to spend over $100 for high tea very often. In fact did t know ikea hosted teatime! One day a special trip to the Fairmont! Great video with your mom...💕
Thanks for sharing your experience - and allowing us to meet your mom. She seems quite gracious and charming. I hope you guys had a good time together -despite all the inconveniences and interruptions you endure while filming. As always, well wishes to you and yours. Again, I thank you
Ikea was an astonishing find and a nugget of treasure when you want to treat people to make new friends.The Vancouver is obviously very different and a great opportunity to treat family and friends to a snack of afternoon tea.Both have good quality food the Vancouver is a really special treat well worth saving for and an opportunity to treat your Mummy as a queen as she should be.Health to all and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Maria! It's certainly a nice treat; though it was a bit pricey :-) Thank you for taking the time to reach out and all be the best to you! :-)
Tim I enjoy watching your journey with all of the locations and restaurants. How nice it is to enjoy tea ☕️ with your adorable mom!!! You make all the foods look so yummy and delicious
Thank you so much for reaching out Eleanor! It was quite a nice experience and I passed your comment to mom... She's definitely getting a kick out of this... Thank you so much!
🥰 Your video popped up when I was searching "afternoon tea" for ideas on food and presentation. Loved seeing the tasty desserts and savory sandwiches 💞 Thank you for sharing your day with mom 💞 I could only imagine how everything tasted 🤤
@@sallychipman9857 Thanks Sally! Will certainly try to have mom out; though she was a bit concerned with the cholesterol levels from the consumption of food :-)
I always enjoy all of Tims vlogs, but this one was lovely with his mum. The food was perfect, wonderful settings in both locations, Tim is always so nice and polite to everyone, its a pleasure to watch them. And learn about Vancouver. Only thing I would say that was missing from being perfect, was there should be milk in the tea!!!! Really interesting and very much enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing,Tim. Your Mom is adorable and must have had a wonderful day with you! I was impressed with the choices at IKEA. But of course the hotel was very elegant. Merrill💞
Thanks Kim and James! Hope you're doing well. Certainly nice to try out both places. Gosh were we ever full (we did this over two weekends). All the best to you all :-)
Awesome vid! I never knew ikea have afternoon tea. Would really really love to try that - I think that would be hubby’s idea of food. He’s got no patience for the posh kind but that would be my “cup of tea”. I can’t believe how inexpensive the one in ikea is. Although pricey I would love to try the elegant one.
Thanks Nonduality. Always appreciate and grateful for your feedback. Hope you're doing well. Still trying to figure out how to film but having fun in the process. All the best :-)
Tim, consider yourself very lucky to have a mom patiently accompanying you in your video. I wish my mom was still here too. Have fun! I'll try Ikea ruchmind tea someday. Thanks, Mel
Thanks again Mel. Oh, just a word of caution, the tea at Ikea was a special event; although that Ikea in Richmond tends to have many events which is quite nice :-)
Hi Tim, IKEA looked pretty good and you can't argue with the price. The Fairmont looked great and is the same price as Sydney. Nice to meet your Mum.... I'm sure she enjoyed the day. Thanks for taking us along!
Bring on the high tea! The IKEA one actually reminds me of a place that used to exist in Seattle called Remedy that served all day afternoon tea. As much as I love the fancier tea services, there's just something about hanging out over a tower of treats in a casual space.
Thanks Jesse! Yeah, I do like a causal place where one can talk and relax :-) Hopefully Remedy isn't too expensive! Are you still planning to head up to Vancouver?
@@TimLeeLetsGo Remedy is no more, but when it existed it was really reasonably priced! And I totally am, I will let you know as soon as I can solidify a date!
New to your channel.I really enjoy your vlog.Your mom so cute.The fairmont looked so beautiful&everything looked so good.Thank you for sharing this experience.🌺🌹
Hello Carrie, thank you so much for reaching out. Just having some fun here and much appreciate your comment. Really enjoy interacting with the people here.
Hi. The Ikea High Tea must only be on special occasions. That's too bad b/c I love high tea. I hosted one for my birthday. So fun. Your tea guest is so sweet. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks so much Lorna. Never had tea service before and I can certainly get used to it. Yes, it was a special event at Ikea. Actually, that Ikea tends to have many special events which is quite nice. Thank you so much for your comment again. Mom is quite enjoying them :-)
It was quite an enjoyable experience... We never had afternoon tea before, and it was two very different experiences.. both very good... Though I like the price at Ikea better 😉
Hi sweety. I am still loving your videos, they are brilliant. Takes me back to some sort of normality. Your mother is lovely and I bet she is so proud of your kindness and manners to everyone. It is a shame that aren't enough people like you. Xxx
Thank you Jo... It was quite pleasant and both places were quite good! Though it did get a little bit pricey for the fancier one 🙂. Thank you again for reaching out, and Hope you are doing well and staying safe!
Very very interesting. Were it not for your videos, I would never see these places. Thanks for making we viewers so welcomed and included. That’s a real skill!
Thank you so much delightful souvenirs 🙂. It was quite enjoyable and very different at both places. Both are very good and yeah, Hotel Vancouver was quite impressive ( though costly 😉)
Hey Khondker, thanks so much for reaching out. Really enjoying the community here on TH-cam and just having fun with this channel. Might be gaining 250k in calories though 🙂. All the best to you 🙂
Thanks for sharing your afternoon tea adventures with your viewing audience. I'm sure your mom was delighted. This was a great way of doing a comparison. I would never have thought of IKEA as being a place to have afternoon tea--but you can't beat the price and the service. I've done tea at the Hotel Vancouver a few times--and a "Groupon" can save you a considerable about of money. Unfortunately, after the hotel renovations were completed, the space where they hosted afternoon tea lost all its charm and character. It always felt intimate and inviting and set the stage for an experience that you knew was going to be memorable. This however is no longer the case. It looks like a room in every other hotel trying to be modern. You probably wouldn't even know if you were in Vancouver unless you left the building.
Thanks for reaching out! I wished I had a chance to go before the renovations. It is still pretty impressive with the feel of an old library. Would be been nice to seen it prior to that!
Thank you for sharing! The hotel afternoon tea is a once in a lifetime splurge for the few. The IKEA tea looks quite sophisticated as well, but so much more down-to-earth.
Hey Wendel, thanks again for reaching out. Yeah, it was a bit of a splurge at the hotel. Plus it's actually quite a lot of food. I've noticed I spent probably the same amount at IKEA once you factor in the needless shopping ;-)
For $120.00 lol I'm glad your mom choose the hotel buffet as her favorite. Food at the hotel looked fancy and that's $120.00 all together I hope. Not $120.00 per person. Thank you to you and your mom for bring us to watch your low cost and high cost eating experience.
Thanks so much wise man! Oh yes, it was $120 for two. I would have been shocked to say the least if didn't like the one at the hotel :-D Actually, I do like the openness and casualness of a not-so-fancy place :-)
@@TimLeeLetsGo On both videos you list the same adress for each buffet you have notch 8 buffet listed as same exact adress as this buffet in this video. You have both buffets listed as 900 west Georgia st on this video and notch 8 buffet?
@@wiseman4160 yeah, that hotel (Hotel Vancouver) takes up the whole block. (That address is actually the address of the hotel.). Notch 8 and the library area where we had the tea are all inside the hotel. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town. Happy hour is definitely one of the better and cost effective visits🙂
very nice experience w/ your mom Tim..I'm glad you got a chance to make this video..my mom doesn't like to go out to eat so yeah..the ikea afternoon tea for two..is it only available during Mother's day ? you really like that song Lonely Dance heh =)
Hey David, thanks so much! Yeah, I think it's only offered on Mother's day. I do like the song :-) I'm noticing music and thumbnails are some of the tougher parts to manage :-)
@@DavidSriracha agreed, it's quite enjoyable to figure out how to present the video (with the music and all) and can be pretty frustrating at times too! There were many times I found some great music, used it, and just before publishing, I found it a special license or subscription was needed....
Thank you sense of normalcy! Certainly missing the interaction too... Just been crazy busy at work for the past few months. Greatly appreciate your comment and it means a lot 😃. Thank you again!
@@TimLeeLetsGo thanks mate , its because all my stuff is filmed with a mobile phone hence " filmed on a potato " due to the quality 😂😂 . Love your video's 👍👍👍
Hello Rick, it was quite an interesting and enjoyable event. Tea service isn't the first thing that I jump to and glad to have mom there. Both places were very good though I would have been floored if she didn't prefer the hotel given the cost! Actually, I do like the not-so-fancy places as well -- much more comfortable for me. Thanks again and all the best!
Earl Grey eclair sounds wonderful! But the IKEA selection sounds like a better value and just as nice. The jam waffles were a nice touch and also the onion and cheese tarts.
Thanks Liz, would love to visit these places again... Yeah, Ikea did have some really good values and was surprisingly good 😋. Oh, agreed, the earl gray custard filled eclairs were something else 😋
Tim your alway so excited about the food which makes me think it’s ok to try foods you try but that I haven’t bc I’m a bit picky eater... ** Your mum is lovely. She should be on video more with you. Were these tea services All you Can Eat??? 🙏.
The treasure chest looks really nice. By the way, did your mom help clean the condo before? I remember a nice lay taught how to use the washing machine when I was in Vancouver for the first time, lol
Hi Tim, I really enjoy your videos! Just a quick question, do all IKEAs in Canada or just in Richmond, BC serve afternoon teas, and is it everyday or only on special occasions? I wish the IKEAs in the U.S. would serve afternoon teas too! I've visited Canada several times and had always enjoyed afternoon teas at various Fairmont hotels in BC, AB, and QC. Anyone else who knows about the IKEA afternoon tea service can answer too. Thanks all!
Hello David, I believe this was a special occasion. I've been noticing that the IKEA in Richmond BC tend to do a lot of special offerings. We've been shopping at Ikea a lot recently and noticed every time we go, there's some sort of event for the food offerings. Gosh, the teas at the Fairmont must be amazing; particularly the one at Lake Louis. Did you get a chance to visit there?
@@TimLeeLetsGo Thank you Tim about the IKEA afternoon tea. Yes, actually our very first afternoon tea experience was @ the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in September 2005 and it got me hooked. We were in the Lakeview Lounge; the view through the large windows was spectacular and the food and tea were so fancy. I also enjoyed the afternoon tea particularly @ The Empress, Banff Springs, Chateau Laurier, and Chateau Frontenac. The IKEA julbord video you posted was also very interesting; I hope my local IKEA will have it this Christmas season. Your Las Vegas buffet videos are also giving me some ideas and strategies, as we live in L.A. and go to or pass through Las Vegas once or twice a year on road trips/long weekends. Last time we were in Canada was September 2016 and I took my parents and brother to Edible Canada on Granville Island. It was a nice experience. Floata in Chinatown is one of the dim sum restaurants we visited in Vancouver, the other being Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant in Richmond. I didn't realize that BC Ferry had buffet, so I'll try it out next time. Thanks for postings many videos and sharing your trips and experiences; I really enjoy watching them and sharing with my family/relatives.
@@davidwang2410 Thank you so much! Actually, I finally have a bit of a weekend off from work and just going to head to LA with some friends. Can't wait to get there and enjoy the city. Been scoping out places to eat there and have been getting a lot of great recommendations. I guess we should also focus on booking the hotel as well ;-)
Your mom is so cute. Why did IKEA have afternoon tea? Was it for Mother's Day or some celebration? Great review Tim...you gave a classy and calm review.
You are blessed to share tea ☕️ with your beautiful and adorable mom! Those are precious times to have with her
I can see where you get your politeness, class & manners! Thanks for letting us meet your mother!
Hi Jen, thank you for your very kind comment. Just being a bit silly here and dragging mum along 🙂
Hes a lady man thats why
This was a fun experience to tag along with you and your Mom. Thanks for sharing!
Hello blondeboyy, thanks again for reaching out. Just having some fun here and actually we enjoyed the afternoon tea more than we thought we would...we did however get noticeably rounder afterwards... All the best to you!
I found this channel by accident. I really enjoyed your presentation and......you mom is adorable!!!
I thought the IKEA tea was really interesting as most may not want to spend over $100 for high tea very often.
In fact did t know ikea hosted teatime! One day a special trip to the Fairmont! Great video with your mom...💕
Thank you Caroline, I do prefer Ikea especially given the price,.. let's just say Ikea is my "cup of tea" over the Fairmont 😉
Nation of Pedantry here, at IKEA, it is just afternoon tea. High Tea would include some sort of hot dish.
Your mom is adorable
Love to see her in more videos 🤗
So Beautiful you took your Mother with you! Thank you for sharing!
Hello Jeanne, just having some fun and kinda nice trying the tea service for the first time :-)
I love this! Thank you for sharing !!
Thanks for sharing your experience - and allowing us to meet your mom.
She seems quite gracious and charming.
I hope you guys had a good time together -despite all the inconveniences and interruptions you endure while filming.
As always, well wishes to you and yours. Again, I thank you
This was great Tim. Your Mom is just a sweetheart.
You're very kind Carole! I'll certainly pass on the message and I think she'd be very appreciative of that :-)
Good stuff, your mom is so cute. My mom would have picked Vancouver hotel as well!
Thanks Wayne's World. much appreciate your comment and passing those to mom as well. You made her day :-) Thank you!
Making memories, beautiful
Hi Lois, yeah, it's kinda nice with the TH-cam videos... definitely a great way to remember the good times :-)
Two reviews for the price of one. I enjoy all your videos, this was one of my favorites. A really nice video with you and your mom. Thanks Tim!
Thanks so much Chris. Appreciate you reaching out. Still trying to figure out how to film and enjoying the process. :-)
Ikea was an astonishing find and a nugget of treasure when you want to treat people to make new friends.The Vancouver is obviously very different and a great opportunity to treat family and friends to a snack of afternoon tea.Both have good quality food the Vancouver is a really special treat well worth saving for and an opportunity to treat your Mummy as a queen as she should be.Health to all and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Maria! It's certainly a nice treat; though it was a bit pricey :-) Thank you for taking the time to reach out and all be the best to you! :-)
You are such a good son.
Just having some fun there. Thank Ilona!
Tim I enjoy watching your journey with all of the locations and restaurants. How nice it is to enjoy tea ☕️ with your adorable mom!!! You make all the foods look so yummy and delicious
Thank you so much for reaching out Eleanor! It was quite a nice experience and I passed your comment to mom... She's definitely getting a kick out of this... Thank you so much!
HI TIM'S MOM , YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB !!😁👨👩👧
Thanks so much r wood...passed the message on and you made her day 🙂. Thank you so much 😃
Thanks for experimenting two different places. It is quite interesting.
Thanks joy full. It was quite fun to compare. The editing however; well, not so fun ;-) All the best to you!
🥰 Your video popped up when I was searching "afternoon tea" for ideas on food and presentation. Loved seeing the tasty desserts and savory sandwiches 💞 Thank you for sharing your day with mom 💞 I could only imagine how everything tasted 🤤
I was really surprised that Ikea had tea service 😃
Do they still have that in Ikea? If so when is it on?😊
Mr. Fred Rogers of Canada. Always respectful and well mannered vlogger you never disappoint.
Yaaaay another video!! Thanks for taking us with you, Tim! Your mum looks so adorable.
Thanks JJ M. Greatly appreciated and just having some fun with these outings. Thank you again and mom's really enjoying these comments. Thank you!
Wow they both excellent. Your Mom was so sweet letting you video her. Thanks for sharing both with us.
Hello Sally, hope you're doing well. Thank you again :-)
Doing fine Tim thank you for asking. How are you? It was great getting to see your Mom. You have to do more vids with her.
@@sallychipman9857 Thanks Sally! Will certainly try to have mom out; though she was a bit concerned with the cholesterol levels from the consumption of food :-)
Tim Lee well maybe as your doing the buffets but she doesn’t half to eat it all I’m sure most have a set menu also to choose from. Bless her heart.
I loved this show.. So glad you shared this experience with us.. Your mom is lovely.❤
Thanks so much Stephanie 🙂
I love that you are with your Mom!💕
Afternoon tea and high tea are very different. 😉
Thanks Joe, I take it that afternoon tea is what we were having?
@@TimLeeLetsGo Yes, that is Afternoon tea.
Agree, but Americans and canadians don't know that, makes my blood boil that they don't know the difference
Very nice. Your Mom is simply adorable.
Thank you so much! Passed on the comment and you made her day :-D
"Tim" looks like you're having a lot of fun with your mom good job...👍👍👍
Thanks a lot Gary! Much appreciate; it was quite a fun event, but it was quite a lot of food at both places :-)
I always enjoy all of Tims vlogs, but this one was lovely with his mum. The food was perfect, wonderful settings in both locations, Tim is always so nice and polite to everyone, its a pleasure to watch them. And learn about Vancouver. Only thing I would say that was missing from being perfect, was there should be milk in the tea!!!! Really interesting and very much enjoyed it.
Thanks so much Nigel. Really appreciate it. It was kind of a silly but fun outing. Thanks again and all the best to you!
Thank you for sharing,Tim. Your Mom is adorable and must have had a wonderful day with you! I was impressed with the choices at IKEA. But of course the hotel was very elegant. Merrill💞
Thanks again Merrill and thanks for the kind comment! Mom's getting quite a kick out of reading these... Thank you again!
How absolutely lovely that you took your Mom!! It really looked like a wonderful meal at the hotel however I do love Ikea!! What a treat!
Thanks Kim and James! Hope you're doing well. Certainly nice to try out both places. Gosh were we ever full (we did this over two weekends). All the best to you all :-)
Awesome vid! I never knew ikea have afternoon tea. Would really really love to try that - I think that would be hubby’s idea of food. He’s got no patience for the posh kind but that would be my “cup of tea”. I can’t believe how inexpensive the one in ikea is. Although pricey I would love to try the elegant one.
The same here, my choice and hubby’s would be like yours.
You're Mom or as the British would say "Mum", is lovely Tim! The high tea at both places was fun to watch!
Thanks again Joseph and greatly appreciate your comment! Mom is getting quite a kick out of these :-) Thank you again!
Successfully depicts and distinguishes between the two adventures. Enjoyable.
Thanks Nonduality. Always appreciate and grateful for your feedback. Hope you're doing well. Still trying to figure out how to film but having fun in the process. All the best :-)
Tim, consider yourself very lucky to have a mom patiently accompanying you in your video. I wish my mom was still here too. Have fun! I'll try Ikea ruchmind tea someday. Thanks, Mel
Thanks again Mel. Oh, just a word of caution, the tea at Ikea was a special event; although that Ikea in Richmond tends to have many events which is quite nice :-)
Hi Tim, IKEA looked pretty good and you can't argue with the price. The Fairmont looked great and is the same price as Sydney. Nice to meet your Mum.... I'm sure she enjoyed the day. Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks so much Denise! Much appreciated and yeah, the Fairmont definitely isn't your everyday type of event :-)
This is so lovely. I wish they had this at the Ikea in Las Vegas. I can dream!
Thanks Dawn! I am surprised to hear! Hopefully they have a nice buffet as a replacement :-)
love this video of both afternoon tea experiences! how do you know all these fancy Ikea dining events?? so nice to see your mom in this video!
Thank you L. Tiangco! It's interesting as that particular Ikea tends to do a lot of events. Hope you're doing well!
I love that he loves his mum...makes me cry.. Sons should have a special attachment to them just because.
It was quite a fun experience.. and a nice outing with mum..very different places, but unique in their own right.
Your mother is precious. 💚
Thank you Jeff... Passing this on and you have certainly made her day 🙂
Bring on the high tea! The IKEA one actually reminds me of a place that used to exist in Seattle called Remedy that served all day afternoon tea. As much as I love the fancier tea services, there's just something about hanging out over a tower of treats in a casual space.
Thanks Jesse! Yeah, I do like a causal place where one can talk and relax :-) Hopefully Remedy isn't too expensive! Are you still planning to head up to Vancouver?
@@TimLeeLetsGo Remedy is no more, but when it existed it was really reasonably priced! And I totally am, I will let you know as soon as I can solidify a date!
@@DessertGeek looking forward to it :-)
It is so sweet that you include your mom!
Thank you Karen, it was quite an enjoyable afternoon and Mom liked it as well
Tim: "No lobster for my Mom as she is allergic to shellfish."
Mom: "This cucumber shrimp cup is very fresh"
Lol...nice vlog.
LoL, Antony... yeah, I guess it comes and goes :-) Thank you again!
New to your channel.I really enjoy your vlog.Your mom so cute.The fairmont looked so beautiful&everything looked so good.Thank you for sharing this experience.🌺🌹
Hello Carrie, thank you so much for reaching out. Just having some fun here and much appreciate your comment. Really enjoy interacting with the people here.
I enjoy channel because you introduce new experiences in a calm sincere manner. I enjoy watching an adult.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Just having some fun and the videos make eating out a bit more exciting. All the best to you 🙂
You should try British afternoon tea,
Good video the food looks good
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Hi. The Ikea High Tea must only be on special occasions. That's too bad b/c I love high tea. I hosted one for my birthday. So fun. Your tea guest is so sweet. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks so much Lorna. Never had tea service before and I can certainly get used to it. Yes, it was a special event at Ikea. Actually, that Ikea tends to have many special events which is quite nice. Thank you so much for your comment again. Mom is quite enjoying them :-)
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
It was quite an enjoyable afternoon... Lots of good food from both places
I'm looking for afternoon tea in Vancouver. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks again Linda and hoping to see Ikea bring these back soon
Your mom is a natural. She and I are of the same generation a generation where manners counted and it's obvious in your demeanor.
Wow.... they have afternoon tea @ Ikea. Cant wait for them to have it in my country. Looks yummy 😋😋😋
Kind of amazed at what Ikea has to offer 🙂...
Having Tea with mom is the BEST!
It was quite enjoyable 🙂
Cool video and mom seems very wonderful🎸🎸🎸
Thanks Patrick. Much appreciate your comment and mom's quite flattered at all these comments. Thank you again!
Thanks Tim for sharing your mom.
Thank you Shara! it was quite a fun (and filling) afternoon :-)
So happy your mum enjoyed her time with you and her tea.
❤️🙏☕👍
It was quite an enjoyable experience... We never had afternoon tea before, and it was two very different experiences.. both very good... Though I like the price at Ikea better 😉
Hi sweety. I am still loving your videos, they are brilliant. Takes me back to some sort of normality. Your mother is lovely and I bet she is so proud of your kindness and manners to everyone. It is a shame that aren't enough people like you. Xxx
Thank you Jo... It was quite pleasant and both places were quite good! Though it did get a little bit pricey for the fancier one 🙂. Thank you again for reaching out, and Hope you are doing well and staying safe!
Hi Tim! Italian ice watching!
Hey CJ, Italian ice (or any ice) would be great right about now :-)
That was really fun and super interesting to watch. Excited to learn it was in Vancouver! You have a lovely Mom and so glad you enjoy her.
Thank you Linda! Passing along the comment to Mom and I think you made her day 😃
Very very interesting. Were it not for your videos, I would never see these places. Thanks for making we viewers so welcomed and
included. That’s a real skill!
I was pretty surprised that Ikea would offer these events 😋
Most people take their girlfriend or wife, it’s so sweet that you take your mom with you！ Such a nice boy 👍
It was a very enjoyable experience and I think this was suited to mom for sure.. definitely much better than a buffet 😉
IKEA does afternoon tea? Awesome!
This was a bit of a surprise to me when I found out about it
Only because the whole City is overpopulated by Chinese people. Its been colonized by them. Canada is just pathetic!
Mom’s fave is Vancouver hotel, mine too!
That was fun… thanks for taking me along.
Thank you so much delightful souvenirs 🙂. It was quite enjoyable and very different at both places. Both are very good and yeah, Hotel Vancouver was quite impressive ( though costly 😉)
What a nice video! I love your reviews, hope we can see more of this kind of videos!
Thank you for the kind comment Gabriel 🙂. Much appreciated and quite excited to have some more videos coming up... Thank you again
Thanks for answering Tim. I have gotten hooked on your videos. Some are good and others I just pass over. Stay safe.
This was fun to watch. Hi mom…🤗
Your videos are excellent, really enjoying them. You will cross 250k by the end of this years, God Willing
Hey Khondker, thanks so much for reaching out. Really enjoying the community here on TH-cam and just having fun with this channel. Might be gaining 250k in calories though 🙂. All the best to you 🙂
Great to follow along! Thanks!
Thank you so much Diane,.... Really missing these places now as we're in a bit of a lockdown. Can't wait to visit new places again..
I’m so amazed you have afternoon tea at ikea
Thanks looks good Tim great to watch it was nice to go with mom I did like boath places
Thanks Ron! Hope you're doing well :-)
Yes Tim
Thanks for sharing your afternoon tea adventures with your viewing audience. I'm sure your mom was delighted. This was a great way of doing a comparison. I would never have thought of IKEA as being a place to have afternoon tea--but you can't beat the price and the service. I've done tea at the Hotel Vancouver a few times--and a "Groupon" can save you a considerable about of money. Unfortunately, after the hotel renovations were completed, the space where they hosted afternoon tea lost all its charm and character. It always felt intimate and inviting and set the stage for an experience that you knew was going to be memorable. This however is no longer the case. It looks like a room in every other hotel trying to be modern. You probably wouldn't even know if you were in Vancouver unless you left the building.
Thanks for reaching out! I wished I had a chance to go before the renovations. It is still pretty impressive with the feel of an old library. Would be been nice to seen it prior to that!
Thank you for sharing! The hotel afternoon tea is a once in a lifetime splurge for the few. The IKEA tea looks quite sophisticated as well, but so much more down-to-earth.
Hey Wendel, thanks again for reaching out. Yeah, it was a bit of a splurge at the hotel. Plus it's actually quite a lot of food. I've noticed I spent probably the same amount at IKEA once you factor in the needless shopping ;-)
Loved ur both experiences. Beautiful mother . Regards from Montevideo, Uruguay 🇺🇾
Hello Heidi! Hope things are going well in Uruguay! And thank you for the greetings 🙂
@@TimLeeLetsGo I am used to trevelling with my mother that’s why I got gladly surprised when I saw u sharing ur time with her. Blessings 🙏
For $120.00 lol I'm glad your mom choose the hotel buffet as her favorite. Food at the hotel looked fancy and that's $120.00 all together I hope. Not $120.00 per person. Thank you to you and your mom for bring us to watch your low cost and high cost eating experience.
Thanks so much wise man! Oh yes, it was $120 for two. I would have been shocked to say the least if didn't like the one at the hotel :-D Actually, I do like the openness and casualness of a not-so-fancy place :-)
@@TimLeeLetsGo You have one video were you show notch 8 buffet in Fairmont hotel Vancouver. This buffet is way different but is it not the same hotel?
@@wiseman4160 Good eye! It's actually the same hotel, but in a different area
@@TimLeeLetsGo On both videos you list the same adress for each buffet you have notch 8 buffet listed as same exact adress as this buffet in this video. You have both buffets listed as 900 west Georgia st on this video and notch 8 buffet?
@@wiseman4160 yeah, that hotel (Hotel Vancouver) takes up the whole block. (That address is actually the address of the hotel.). Notch 8 and the library area where we had the tea are all inside the hotel. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town. Happy hour is definitely one of the better and cost effective visits🙂
very nice experience w/ your mom Tim..I'm glad you got a chance to make this video..my mom doesn't like to go out to eat so yeah..the ikea afternoon tea for two..is it only available during Mother's day ? you really like that song Lonely Dance heh =)
Hey David, thanks so much! Yeah, I think it's only offered on Mother's day. I do like the song :-) I'm noticing music and thumbnails are some of the tougher parts to manage :-)
@@TimLeeLetsGooh ok thanks Tim and you're absolutely right ...even if I have the footage I can't start until I find the right music 😐
@@DavidSriracha agreed, it's quite enjoyable to figure out how to present the video (with the music and all) and can be pretty frustrating at times too! There were many times I found some great music, used it, and just before publishing, I found it a special license or subscription was needed....
Looks like the Richmond, BC location is quite unique with this offering. Some IKEA UK restaurants had it before, but they don't seem to now.
Hi Lois, yeah, I think it was only the Richmond location. Shall we have tea at the Belvedere?
Love to see your mom! 😍
You 2 are so precious! ❤
#Magic ☆
Thanks so much ByBren! Greatly appreciated!
Tim is an excellent person who is very good at promoting an event.His care and concern for his mother is an affirmation of his essential human heart.
Tim I’ve missed you! So happy to see your new video!❤️
Thank you sense of normalcy! Certainly missing the interaction too... Just been crazy busy at work for the past few months. Greatly appreciate your comment and it means a lot 😃. Thank you again!
Vancouver afternoon tea is so stylish luuuuuuuuv iiiiiiittttt okay 👍🏼
Great video AGAIN 👍👍✌
Thanks so much potato filming...love your name by the way!
@@TimLeeLetsGo thanks mate , its because all my stuff is filmed with a mobile phone hence " filmed on a potato " due to the quality 😂😂 .
Love your video's 👍👍👍
Beautiful tea service at the hotel. Just watched tea service by some vloggers at the Waldorf in Orlando for $100. Yours blew it away for $20 more.
Hello Rick, it was quite an interesting and enjoyable event. Tea service isn't the first thing that I jump to and glad to have mom there. Both places were very good though I would have been floored if she didn't prefer the hotel given the cost! Actually, I do like the not-so-fancy places as well -- much more comfortable for me. Thanks again and all the best!
Gorgeous, i just went to my city at Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur :)) Manage to video the afternoon tea session too.
😛 stealing mom's waffle... ☺️
I enjoyed this. It was like being there. ☺️
Earl Grey eclair sounds wonderful! But the IKEA selection sounds like a better value and just as nice. The jam waffles were a nice touch and also the onion and cheese tarts.
Thanks Liz, would love to visit these places again... Yeah, Ikea did have some really good values and was surprisingly good 😋. Oh, agreed, the earl gray custard filled eclairs were something else 😋
Tim your alway so excited about the food which makes me think it’s ok to try foods you try but that I haven’t bc I’m a bit picky eater... ** Your mum is lovely. She should be on video more with you.
Were these tea services All you Can Eat??? 🙏.
Passing the comments over to mom; she's getting quite a kick out them🙂
Love high tea had it at Ritz London but there wasnt so many exotic items like you had.
Tara, that sounds like an amazing experience at the Ritz! I can't imagine Ikea would have more exotic items than the Ritz 😉
Hi auntie - you're elegant and beautiful and a good son spent time with mama☺
Hey Jenny, thanks again for your kind comment :-)
The treasure chest looks really nice. By the way, did your mom help clean the condo before? I remember a nice lay taught how to use the washing machine when I was in Vancouver for the first time, lol
LoL, yes Andy :-) I believe that as her. The regular cleaner wasn't able to make it and she stepped in... Great memory!!! :-)
Hi Tim, I really enjoy your videos! Just a quick question, do all IKEAs in Canada or just in Richmond, BC serve afternoon teas, and is it everyday or only on special occasions? I wish the IKEAs in the U.S. would serve afternoon teas too! I've visited Canada several times and had always enjoyed afternoon teas at various Fairmont hotels in BC, AB, and QC. Anyone else who knows about the IKEA afternoon tea service can answer too. Thanks all!
Hello David, I believe this was a special occasion. I've been noticing that the IKEA in Richmond BC tend to do a lot of special offerings. We've been shopping at Ikea a lot recently and noticed every time we go, there's some sort of event for the food offerings. Gosh, the teas at the Fairmont must be amazing; particularly the one at Lake Louis. Did you get a chance to visit there?
@@TimLeeLetsGo Thank you Tim about the IKEA afternoon tea. Yes, actually our very first afternoon tea experience was @ the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in September 2005 and it got me hooked. We were in the Lakeview Lounge; the view through the large windows was spectacular and the food and tea were so fancy. I also enjoyed the afternoon tea particularly @ The Empress, Banff Springs, Chateau Laurier, and Chateau Frontenac. The IKEA julbord video you posted was also very interesting; I hope my local IKEA will have it this Christmas season. Your Las Vegas buffet videos are also giving me some ideas and strategies, as we live in L.A. and go to or pass through Las Vegas once or twice a year on road trips/long weekends. Last time we were in Canada was September 2016 and I took my parents and brother to Edible Canada on Granville Island. It was a nice experience. Floata in Chinatown is one of the dim sum restaurants we visited in Vancouver, the other being Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant in Richmond. I didn't realize that BC Ferry had buffet, so I'll try it out next time. Thanks for postings many videos and sharing your trips and experiences; I really enjoy watching them and sharing with my family/relatives.
@@davidwang2410 Thank you so much! Actually, I finally have a bit of a weekend off from work and just going to head to LA with some friends. Can't wait to get there and enjoy the city. Been scoping out places to eat there and have been getting a lot of great recommendations. I guess we should also focus on booking the hotel as well ;-)
This looks fun, thank you.
Thank you Victoria 🙂
love to see good relationship with mom
Thank you so much. It was quite a fun day, but it was a bit too much food :-)
Well Tim, nice you took Mom for the tea experience. Did mom catch the two girls checking you out at the Fairmont? 😃
What a beautiful young lady you have accompanying you!
Hi Lee, thanks so much -- passed that on to mum and you made her day :-)
Are you blind?! A nonsensical compliment is no compliment at all.
You did both afternoon tea in one day? Kudos to you and your mom being so spontaneous.
Hey SimpleLife D. Oh gosh no! We had a week to recover from each :-) We were noticeably "rounder" afterwards. :-)
Both places are remarkable architectural landmarks... of modernity and of times of the second millennium 🌻Thank You very much, Tim 🐧
Thank you again Petr! it's a bit of a juxtaposition I suppose :-)
@@TimLeeLetsGo Juxtaposing, indeed 🐧like penguin and the cheetah...⛷
High Tea is supper. It is not the same as Tea.
Thank you! So many people mix up afternoon tea (the elegant event) with high tea (an early workers supper).
I can never watch your videos without munching on some food!
Thank you so much Raman! Greatly appreciate your kind comment 🙂
aww u and ur mom r so cute :)
Thank you so much again, I'll definitely pass this along to Mom and I'm sure you made her day
I had no idea that Ikea served an Afternoon Tea but now that I DO know I'll be checking it out FOR SURE!
Hope they'll open this up again! Quite enjoyable and the price is right 😃
Your mom is so cute. Why did IKEA have afternoon tea? Was it for Mother's Day or some celebration? Great review Tim...you gave a classy and calm review.
Thanks again Susan, yeah, it was for a mother's Day event.. certainly didn't expect Ikea to have something like this, and very unique and good 😋.
Very nice!
Thank you Robert 😋