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WA-BAGEL Review: Shiso Ume & Yuzu Cream Cheese in Vancouver

My operation wound is still quite ginger, making the simple act of walking up and down stairs a bit of a challenge lately. Navigating the commute for my in-office days requires a little extra care right now, so my husband decided to accompany me on my way to work this morning. He carried my heavy backpack and even plugged in my laptop so I would not have to bend down under the table.


Spot Details: WA-BAGEL

  • Location: 666 Burrard St Concourse Level, Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8 (Park Place Concourse)
  • Featured Items: Sourdough Plain Bagels with Shiso Ume and Yuzu Cream Cheese
  • Price: Affordable
  • Verdict: A comforting morning treat with beautifully subtle and sweet tarty flavours!

After making sure my things were all settled, we took a stroll down Burrard Street to ensure he could finally try WA-BAGEL. Instead of going for their usual sandwiches, we decided to get their classic sourdough plain bagels paired with two different cream cheese flavours: shiso ume and yuzu. Of course, we also shared the red bean cream cheese bagel, which I just wrote about last Thursday!


Shiso Ume Cream Cheese

WA-BAGEL sourdough plain bagel with shiso ume cream cheese in downtown Vancouver
Sourdough bagel with shiso ume cream cheese

The shiso ume is the more savoury of the two options, but it is actually quite hard to pinpoint exactly what it tastes like. It is not aggressively salty or super savoury. Instead, it offers a very subtle and delicate flavour profile that makes it incredibly easy to enjoy early in the morning.


Yuzu Cream Cheese

WA-BAGEL sourdough plain bagel with yuzu cream cheese in downtown Vancouver
Sourdough bagel with yuzu cream cheese

Meanwhile, we were both quite surprised by how sweet and tarty the yuzu cream cheese turned out to be! We were definitely expecting a sharp tartness from the citrus, but the added sweetness was a pleasant twist that balanced the spread beautifully.


After our breakfast, we walked back to the office together, and hubby headed back home. Having that extra bit of help and getting to share a lovely morning bite made the start of the workday so much brighter.

Have you tried any unique cream cheese flavours recently? Let me know your favourite in the comments below!


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