The "Ah Chong Sesame Cake" in Chiayi was recommended by a friend, and we went to try it during the Lunar New Year holiday. The business is thriving; the shop isn't large, but there are always people buying, which gives the impression that it's a familiar breakfast spot for the locals.

The sesame cake has a mild flavor with no strong seasoning; it primarily showcases the aroma of the cake itself, which pairs perfectly with the youtiao (fried dough sticks). The sesame cake is very flaky, light, and not greasy at all. The youtiao is fluffy and has a pleasant texture—not super crispy to the point where it crumbles everywhere, but rather soft and chewy, offering a simple wheat aroma along with a hint of oily fragrance, making it quite enjoyable.

Although the flavor is on the lighter side, by the end, one might feel that it’s actually quite nice. There’s not much seasoning; it purely relies on the aroma of the ingredients themselves. For those accustomed to stronger flavors, it might feel like it’s missing something, but occasionally switching to such a simple combination is refreshing.

The soy milk is rather ordinary—not particularly rich, yet not overly diluted either—just a standard supporting role.

Overall, "Ah Chong Sesame Cake" isn’t strong in flavor, but it has the necessary aroma and texture, making it suitable for those who enjoy a simple wheat taste.