佳佳甜品 新光A11店

The first time I heard about Jiajia Dessert, it was from a report that it was owned by Chow Yun-fat, a beloved store. Having already experienced the level of dessert shops in Hong Kong, and knowing that Jiajia Dessert opened a branch in Taiwan, I decided to give it a try. After just one visit, I became a regular customer. Unfortunately, Jiajia Dessert had previously opened many branches in Taipei, but now only the A11 store in Xinyi District remains.

To be honest, I’ve only tried the hot sesame soup. After ordering and settling the bill, the staff soon brought it to the table. Although Taiwan is not short of black sesame and similar desserts like noodle tea, and even offers black sesame soup brewing packets, it’s not uncommon to find sesame soup at Hong Kong-style tea restaurants that have become popular in Taiwan, yet the taste often doesn't compare to the original quality.

The first requirement for good sesame soup is its creaminess. Judging by appearance alone is not accurate; you can only know the texture by tasting it. It shouldn't be too watery—the thickness is what brings out its aroma—but it also shouldn't have the bitter taste that is often found in common black sesame products. Ultimately, it's about the smooth, rounded flavor experience of this dessert.

While the price can’t exactly be called budget-friendly, it is comparable to many Hong Kong-style tea restaurants, so if you want sesame soup, it’s better to come to Jiajia Dessert.