硫磺 Sulfur

Located in Taipei, "Sulfur" is a café that specializes in French toast, and this was my second visit. The last time, I tried their savory dishes, which were average, so this time I decided to focus on their signature French toast in the dessert category. The result indeed showcased the care put into dessert making, especially in the texture and flavor of the French toast, which was commendable.

First, we had the "17-Hour French Toast". As the name suggests, this toast has been soaked for a long time and baked at low temperatures, resulting in a slightly crispy outside and a soft, moist interior. The rich egg and milk aroma, coupled with a pudding-like thick texture, were the most impressive aspects of this dessert. Paired with vanilla ice cream and honey, the sweetness is noticeable but not overwhelming. For those who usually prefer sweeter flavors, they can add more honey; however, I personally found the original sweetness to be quite sufficient, perhaps even a tad too sweet 🍯. The only small regret was that the cinnamon aroma was somewhat weak; a bit more cinnamon would have added more depth to the fragrance. The banana served alongside felt a bit lonely and didn't connect strongly with the toast itself, seeming more like an accessory on the plate, but that didn't detract from the overall experience.

Next was the "Floating Iced Coffee French Toast". This dessert is clearly designed for coffee lovers. The intense coffee flavor has a bitter undertone that contrasts sharply with the eggy milk flavor of the toast, resulting in a significantly lower overall sweetness, making it a version of French toast with more adult flavors. Although the toast itself isn't as smooth and rich as the 17-hour variant, the addition of coffee provides moisture and aroma, complemented by the temperature contrast with the ice cream, yielding a more layered texture ☕️.

Overall, "Sulfur's" desserts outshine their savory dishes in showcasing the chef’s style, especially with the solid fundamentals of French toast, perfectly balanced in moisture and flavor. I recommend first-time visitors start with the dessert series, especially those who enjoy a rich milky taste and moist texture — don’t miss the "17-Hour French Toast". If you're a coffee lover, you might also want to try the "Floating Iced Coffee," which offers a slightly bitter and mature version!