The freshly made ones are the best – this shop's mochi is really chewy and delicious. The signature one-bite treat is quite special and I haven't had anything like it elsewhere. The mochi combined with red bean paste and peanuts (with a texture and taste similar to peanut candy) is something I really enjoy. The original sesame flavor has a rich and fragrant sesame filling on the inside and outside, and it’s not too sweet, making it very tasty. There's also the red turtle cake? (It’s red on the outside with mochi and red bean paste on the inside.) I have had it from other places before and liked it very much, but I was always too late to buy it again, which is a pity. They make it fresh to order, and I highly recommend it.
A donut sells for 30 dollars.
Every time I get off work and take the MRT,
I always buy one because it smells really good.
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I like the milk crispy flavor and the original flavor.
It has a crunchy exterior,
and when you bite into it, it feels a bit like Danish pastry inside.
It's not too sweet, but it's super fragrant and delicious.
However, it's quite small,
I can finish it in just two bites.
They have LINE Pay, which is very convenient because I have my backpack on my back, and it's a hassle to take out my wallet.
Even though the coffee bread across from it also smells great,
(I don't want to buy it because the coffee bread doesn't have electronic payment).
Located on Zhongzheng Road in Chiayi City, on the same street as Lin Congming Fish Head Steamboat, this well-reviewed douhua (tofu pudding) shop is quite popular.
The unsweetened doujiang (soy milk) douhua with pearls showcases the texture more than the soybean flavor, and the small pearls are quite suitable.
The red bean soup douhua with a little sugar and peanuts, as the owner mentioned, includes sweetened soy milk, resulting in a soup that resembles red bean paste. The soy milk is on the sweeter side, but it pairs perfectly with the soft and delicate douhua. The peanuts are slightly yellow and sweet, indicating they have been properly handled.
The douhua ice cream has a rich texture, a strong sweetness, and only a hint of soybean flavor at the end, resembling the texture of Turkish or Italian ice cream, and it has a chewy consistency.
Crispy Layered Egg Tart $75
Comparing it to the recent Journey He: both are located in shopping malls and both take a budget-friendly approach, with cream puffs being one of their signature items.
Personally, I prefer "Fat Fooni" because its pastry has a caramel aroma when chewed, and the crispy texture is also more pronounced.
However, the filling from Journey He is more abundant, so which one tastes better really depends on personal preference.
I highly recommend the strawberry layered egg tart and the cream puff series.
To be honest, I've always felt that Fat Fooni's location has a heavy aura; none of the previous stores managed to survive, and one of them even had its demise at Häagen-Dazs (which indeed ended up failing QQ). However, we should be grateful to the many previous sacrifices that ultimately allowed Fat Fooni to settle here.
During strawberry season, having a strawberry cream puff in the morning makes me feel that life is truly wonderful XD.
There is a famous tofu pudding shop nearby that does great business all year round. Many companies in the area also order takeout from this place.
Usually, you have to line up for takeout, but there are often tables available for dine-in quite quickly.
What I eat most often is the soybean milk tofu pudding, which is rich and refreshing. If you like traditional flavors, you can choose the sweet syrup tofu pudding, which is very refreshing in summer. The sweetness of the tofu pudding can be adjusted, and the toppings are quite good. I usually order peanuts and tapioca pearls.
Additionally, their mung bean soup is also very famous. In summer, it’s perfect to have a bowl after a meal nearby.
It would be even better if the use of disposable utensils could be reduced.
🥜 Taitung City ▫️ on Zhengqi Road
🥜 A popular handmade mochi shop that has been around since 1934
Shouldn’t I bring some local gifts home before I leave? ❔
Let’s head to the mochi shop that my friend has been craving! ❗️
The last time we went to Hualien
my friend specifically asked if we would pass by
Unfortunately, the train wasn't scheduled conveniently
But this time on our trip to Taitung, we didn't need our friend to say a word
We just bought some on the same day and delivered it right to our home 🫶🏻
Upon arrival, it truly lives up to its reputation as a famous local specialty shop
The crowd was already lined up outside
Thankfully, all we needed to do was choose the flavors, and they bagged or boxed it up for us
The process moved quite quickly
This time I planned to buy a mixed box (12 pieces)
Originally it should have included red bean, mung bean, peanut
Sesame, black mochi, and green tea in pairs
But due to its popularity🔥
Some flavors were temporarily sold out
So I asked the shopkeeper to just fill a box from what was on display 👍🏻
And I additionally purchased a few pieces of swordfish, green tea, and peanut separately
Hoping to share one with myself, my partner, and my family to try
➰ Swordfish Mochi 28🐟
For someone like me, who loves savory food more than sweet
I found the swordfish flavor to be really cool
Made with round glutinous rice from Chihshang for the outer layer
Combined with seaweed sugar and tapioca starch
The highlight of this piece is the fillings — swordfish floss
The outer layer was soft and chewy, and the aroma of glutinous rice was delightful
But there was still a slight subtle clash when biting into the filling 🤣
I can only say that it definitely lived up to the hype
These mochi are truly handmade right in front of you
Absolutely worth coming to purchase and bring home
Although it can only be stored at room temperature for 2 days
Freezing 🉑 allows it to be kept for 14 days
Whether as a gift or to savor slowly by yourself, it’s fantastic
After this special swordfish experience (?)
I will definitely try a sweet flavor next time ✨
Thousand Layers Egg Tart $75
(Recently, you can see these in every dessert shop, so I might as well buy one from each to compare.)
The texture of this tart justifies its price. The pastry part performs well too. It’s located on the first floor of the South Building in Lalaport Taichung, right outside of the dining area, so you can buy it and eat it on the spot.
The signature item at the shop is the cream puff.
Since they offer affordable prices, it’s easy to indulge without guilt and finish an entire box in one go! XD
Reviewer comments: Takeout, no restrooms used.
I originally planned to go to the underground mall for some Gora ramen, but I happened to see a waffle shop that looked quite attractive from the outside, so I decided to give it a try. However, when I wanted to buy it that day, it was closed, so I came back the next day. The display in the store gave me confidence in the quality of the waffles, and sure enough, after tasting them, I found the exterior crispy and the interior soft, with just the right amount of sweetness—not too cloying. Eating them the next morning was still quite good in flavor and texture. The waffles here offer various flavors, and the plain one performed steadily, allowing me to taste the aroma and texture of the waffle. After checking out, I noticed a line had already started forming, which seemed to indicate that this shop is quite popular. Later, after Googling, I found out that there are quite a few branches, and the reviews were pretty good! They also included heating instructions, but unfortunately, being in a hotel, I couldn’t heat them up. I feel like they would have tasted even better heated. Here are a few flavors we ordered and their prices: EARL GREY (black tea) ¥190, PLAIN (original) ¥170, CHOCO CHIPS (chocolate) ¥190, CINNAMON (cinnamon) ¥180.
Went to have dessert with my girlfriend.
This time we ordered two desserts.
We got a drink as well.
We chose iced black tea.
The tiramisu has a grapefruit flavor.
It smells strong, but the taste is subtle, so I'm not really recommending it.
The other one is Oreo chocolate molten cake.
The cookie on top is crispy.
The sweetness is just right, but the chocolate part is a bit bitter and it has a soft, chewy texture. Highly recommend!
The iced black tea is great, but the air conditioning in the store is really cold.
If you come for a meal, it's probably better to choose something hot instead.
The environment in the store is very clean and beautiful.
Although the cakes are a bit pricey, the quality is still pretty good!
📍Da'an District, Taipei City (near Dongmen MRT Station)
After moving, the Taiwanese dessert shop is still overflowing with crowds 🫘🍡
I've always been a bit confused about why this tofu pudding place is so popular 🤣. Since it was still next to the park, there was always a line, and now that I have visited the new location after moving, there are a lot more Koreans.
If you're dining in, everyone needs to order a bowl, so this time we chose to stand outside to eat.
🥜 Malt sugar peanut powder tapioca tofu pudding ($85):
The tofu pudding is made from the spring water of Snow Mountain in Yilan, and I don't know if that's why it seems to have a sweeter taste compared to traditional tofu pudding.
The tapioca has a generally soft and chewy texture.
The tofu pudding has the standard smooth texture.
Additionally, it comes with a small portion of cilantro on top, which pairs perfectly with the entire bowl, bringing out a harmonious feel reminiscent of a peanut rolled ice cream. I personally think it's the highlight of the bowl, and I hope there will be an option for extra cilantro 😆.
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Will I revisit: Maybe 🤔
Currently, the environment for standing outside to eat is not very good—the space only has three small iron tables, and they are piled high with many empty bowls from previous customers that haven't been cleaned up, with a lot of small bugs flying around. I would recommend dining in!
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Note:
🔸 Cash only 💰
