Baihua Dessert Shop
Compared to the ubiquitous ins-style decorations of many popular internet-famous stores nowadays, such as flamingo ball pits, Baihua Dessert's decor is indeed a breath of fresh air. It relies on the desserts themselves without any superfluous decorations, giving a very simple and honest feeling. The more common coconut milk sago, with its clear sweetness and the rich sweetness of fresh milk, combined with the playful texture of sago, offers a richer taste. It is a dessert that is very suitable for gulping down when you are sweating profusely in the summer. The warm and soft texture of the fresh milk egg nest is more suitable for autumn and winter, providing a nourishing and satisfying feeling when eaten.
Rose Dessert
The decor of Rose Dessert is simple yet tasteful. There are recommended dishes written with a brush hanging on the walls, providing guidance for guests who have difficulty choosing. The tables and chairs are all made of rattan wood, the lighting is warm yellow, and the chandeliers have a Xiguan glass feel. There are also hand-drawn illustrations, which may not be masterpieces but have a unique charm. Recommended: Almond Tofu! Milk Paste and Sesame Paste series!
Eastern District Tapioca Balls
Find the Hundred Flowers Rose and you'll find the tapioca balls! Eastern District Tapioca Balls is located between Rose Desserts and Hundred Flowers Desserts. Don't underestimate it; Eastern District Tapioca Balls is very famous in Taipei and is loved by foodies on the skyscraper-lined Zhongxiao Road. Continuing Taipei's decoration style, the signboard with red and green in traditional Chinese characters reads 'Eastern District Tapioca Balls' in four big characters, which is very eye-catching. Taiwanese desserts, mainly featuring tapioca balls, which are what we call pearls. All ice series here are 18 yuan per bowl, and each bowl comes with tapioca balls; you can choose 3 kinds of ingredients. It's cool and refreshing, with a rich texture!
Coconut Grandpa
This shop is also on Wenming Road, but it is relatively far from the previous shops. If you start from the A exit of Nongjiangsu, it can be a nice walk to have a dessert to finish off your meal. This old coconut jelly shop has been open for six years and is definitely worth a try. The business hours here are quite flexible, so you need a bit of luck to taste the coconut jelly. It usually starts selling around 3 PM in the afternoon and closes once sold out. Each round of sales requires waiting for the next round. It is recommended to visit on weekdays when there are no queues. The texture of the coconut jelly is similar to almond tofu, feeling like eating solid coconut juice. It's cool and refreshing, melts in your mouth instantly, and bursts with coconut juice.
Sesame Paste Family
If we talk about the most fragrant shop on Xihua Road, it must be this Sesame Paste Family. The aroma of sesame can be smelled from afar. Inside the shop, a large pot is simmering with fragrant sesame paste, and the staff slowly stir the thick mixture, which is very exciting to watch. The pure sesame paste is smooth and fragrant, with a very delicate texture. The aroma of sesame is very strong, giving it a traditional taste.
Shawan Dessert Restaurant
This long-established Shawan Dessert Restaurant, hidden in an alley, is famous for its affordable and generous portions of Cantonese sweet soups. The decor and service of the shop have a very nostalgic feel, making it suitable for those who want to find the taste of old Guangzhou.
Zhao Ji Chuan Cheng
Their dessert line includes many options: ginger milk series, double skin milk series, scrambled egg milk series, taro ball series, glutinous rice ball series, sago series, grass jelly series, peach gum series, snow swallow series, mango series, fruit series, turtle jelly series, as well as various drinks and snacks. Each series offers different toppings on the basic version, allowing everyone to choose their favorite desserts according to their taste preferences.
