All reviews of category "Desserts & Drinks"

Having lunch near the Ita Thao Pier, it's very hot at Sun Moon Lake in the middle of the day. I saw the millet wine slush and thought it looked really cool, so I decided to buy one to cool down.

This is my first time trying the millet wine slush, and I find it quite special. It tastes sweet and a bit sour, has the flavor of millet wine but doesn’t have a strong alcohol taste. If you’re not a fan of strong alcohol flavors, you might want to give this a try. It can also be enjoyed alongside nearby snacks.

Hello everyone, I am Huaguibin Pidan.
Ever since FOODAY started, I have a little more budget for meals every day. 👍

Today I came to the Yuanshan iFG Food Court in Xizhi because I just happened to have enough points to exchange for a portion of egg waffles, which I got as an afternoon snack!

This egg waffle is slightly more expensive than the prices at street vendors, costing 89 NTD. However, they're made fresh on the spot, crispy and hot, and they taste quite good!

In summary: It’s okay to exchange points for it for free, but I wouldn’t recommend spending money to buy it, since the price is really high.

Known for its traditional method of making grass jelly that has been passed down for four generations. This time, I tasted the mixed grass jelly dessert, which had just the right level of sweetness and contained various ingredients such as red beans, green beans, taro balls, and tapioca pearls. Each ingredient was cooked perfectly, creating a rich texture. However, the plastic spoon used was somewhat flimsy, making it a bit inconvenient to eat. I would want to come back and try other items.

The shop at the Blue Pond sells many products related to the color blue, including buns, soft serve ice cream, drinks, and dolls, all in the same color as the pond. They can replenish energy, keep you warm, and serve as souvenirs.

It was so cold that I bought a bottle of hot milk to keep warm. In Hokkaido, milk from any brand is basically delicious; the quality really is different because of its origin. I also bought a blue doll representing Hokkaido's famous snowbirds.

The Fan Family Dessert Shop is located on Songshan Road in the Xinyi District, near the intersection of Yongji and Songshan Roads, not far from the Houshanpi MRT Station. Next door is the bustling Wufenpu ready-to-wear shopping district.

Today, I enjoyed the classic Thai-style Mocha Moka with snow yam jelly and white fungus, totaling 280 NT dollars.

Classic Thai-style Mocha Moka:
It looks quite colorful, with a generous amount of toppings served over crushed ice. It includes common Thai ingredients like sago, butterfly pea flower, pineapple, and jackfruit strands, with vibrant but not overly flashy colors, and the portions are quite generous. The sweetness level is on the higher side, typical of authentic Southeast Asian desserts, with a rich coconut milk aroma and a thick layer of red bean paste at the bottom. It’s hearty enough to be considered a meal.

Snow Yam Jelly with White Fungus:
It has a clear color and is smooth and easy to drink. It contains snow yam jelly, white fungus, lotus seeds, red dates, and goji berries. The sweetness is relatively low, almost presenting the original flavor—only mildly sweetened, without interfering with the natural taste of the ingredients. The white fungus is cooked soft but not mushy, creating a smooth texture with a slight bite, making it feel quite nourishing and healthy.

Overall, it is a dessert shop with a diverse and unique flavor profile. Although the dining space is limited, it is clean and bright, suitable for a short stay to enjoy desserts or for takeout to savor at home. The shop also sells Southeast Asian snacks, so if you're interested, you don’t have to travel far to the Thai and Burmese streets in Zhonghe.

Highly recommended to everyone!

If you want a quiet space and time:

1. Morning
2. Second floor

For my first visit to Starbucks in the Philippines, I chose:
1.
Triple Cheese Ensaymada P120
Originating from Spain, Ensaïmada,
it will be heated when enjoyed in Starbucks.

Although it's triple cheese,
it doesn't have the rich, cheesy flavor I imagined.

The texture is like a Taiwanese milk-flavored pulled bread,
with the cheese flavor still detectable even when heated (there seems to be salt and sugar in it).
The salty-sweet flavor is intermingling throughout.

Pistachio Strawberry Millefeuille
Compared to Taiwanese versions of millefeuille,
it lacks the dense and substantial layers.
The filling seems quite empty.
Taiwan's 85°C or Target clearly wins here.
The taste didn't leave a particularly strong impression either.

But if it were me, I wouldn't order this again next time~~
Because after eating it, I felt a bit empty.

I would rather save my money for other items.

This is a famous shop known for its croissants, located near the East Gate! I've always wanted to visit, so I finally fulfilled my wish✨

The East Gate area is bustling with tourists, creating a lively atmosphere, but this shop is about a 10-minute walk from the center of the East Gate, so it's quieter and more peaceful! There is plenty of greenery around the shop, allowing for a relaxed time🌿

[Atmosphere of the Shop] ★★★★ 4
There are seats on the first floor and in the basement. On a weekend afternoon, there were many customers on the first floor, but hardly anyone was in the basement! The first floor is divided into about three rooms, each with separate seating. One of the nice things about the first floor is that you can see the greenery and Taiwanese scenery through the windows🍀

We sat in the basement. It's decorated with retro electric appliances, which adds to the nice atmosphere!

You are encouraged to find your seat before placing your order.

[Food Rating] ★★★ 3.5
Perhaps because we went in the afternoon, there were only a few croissants left, and we chose the last sesame one. The outside was crispy, and the inside was moist, with a satisfying size! The sesame cream inside was generous.

I thought there would be cream, and the lemon soda I ordered was refreshing and paired well with the croissant! It had a strong sweetness and was delicious, perfect for summer🍋

[Overall Rating] ★★★ 3.5
It was disappointing that there weren't many types of croissants available this time, but I really liked the atmosphere of the shop! I definitely want to go back early to enjoy some delicious croissants again🤤

This local drink shop in Tai O is really special. It is located at the entrance of the old street in Tai O, right where the bridge is. On one side, there's a modern hand-shaken drink shop, and on the other side, there are grandmothers selling fish and bargaining with tourists. At first glance, it seems like a clash of worlds, but here it feels completely natural.

In addition to drinks, the menu also offers popsicles and ice cream. However, since Hong Kong's lemon black tea is simply outstanding, it once again caught my attention. This time, I ordered the duck poop fragrant lemon black tea. According to the staff, duck poop fragrant is a type of tea leaf with a unique flavor; it’s named for its shape, which resembles that of duck foot wood. It has a sweet floral honey taste, and as you sip it, there’s a lingering sweetness at the back end. It's a relatively rare variety in Taiwan, and quite distinctive in flavor.

The staff members are very friendly and patient in their explanations, allowing you to take your time in ordering. Overall, I think the entire consumer experience was quite pleasant!

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First, the conclusion: #Recommendations for snowflake ice in the Gongguan commercial area 👍🏼
#The design of the ingredient cup spinning is a bit puzzling 🤔
#Matcha snowflake ice is rich, smooth, and delicious!
Ordering time: Only Monday at 20:00
Waiting time: 0! (Full occupancy rate of 90%)
Waiting for food: 4 minutes
Payment methods: Cash

Here are the items ordered and their prices 🔻
🔺Uji Matcha Snowflake Ice $90 👍🏼
The base snowflake ice is matcha, the flavor is rich, and it doesn’t have that cheap crushed ice texture. It’s paired with good quality red beans, which have a bit of a paste-like texture but are warm and not overly sweet, unlike syrupy red beans—very nice! Also, there’s a little condensed milk on the side, which is great! Personally, I think adding condensed milk would ruin the ice 😆
🔺Belgian Chocolate Snowflake Ice $80
The chocolate flavor is somewhat artificial and quite mild.
🔺Taro Balls and Sweet Potato Balls $20
The serving size is satisfying, and I love the warm texture, but the flavors of taro and sweet potato are not very pronounced.

The two staff members are super busy taking orders and preparing food.
Inside the store, it seems there are quite a few seats available on the second floor.
This time, we were arranged at the bar area, which forces you to train yourself to sit upright while eating 😂
The combination of the high chairs and table makes it a bit awkward, as the table is too high and you have to lift your arms to eat.

【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】

I’m here to introduce another favorite spot near the Shida Night Market – "Dessert Stand Under the Big Tree on Taisun Street"!

The "Dessert Stand Under the Big Tree on Taisun Street" is about an 11-minute walk from Taipower Building Station. It doesn’t have a storefront; it’s just a small food cart that gives off a vintage vibe along with warmth and a sense of community.

The cart itself has a bar seating area for three people, and there are two small tables nearby that can accommodate around 4-5 people. It’s also quite pleasant to take your food to the adjacent Taisun Park!

Here, besides selling various dessert soups (red bean soup, peanut soup), small sweet dumplings (red and white), and large stuffed dumplings (sesame, peanut), they also sell tofu pudding!

Peanut small dumplings for $60 + one sesame dumpling for $10.
I find that the small dumplings here perform quite excellently; they have a chewy texture and don’t turn soft or limp. The portion is decent; you won’t be served just a few.

Although the peanut soup is rather sweet, it feels very refreshing when you drink it!

You can buy sesame dumplings individually, which is great! You can decide how many you want to eat, and if you want different flavors, you don’t have to worry about getting too full or having too many.

I originally wanted to order one sesame and one peanut dumpling, but since the owner hadn’t cooked the peanut dumplings yet and I would have to wait 10 minutes, I only ordered the sesame one.
I feel that the sesame filling was delicious, but it wasn’t as full or overflowing as I had hoped. It’s a bit of a pity, but the good still outweighs the bad.