From douhua, bao bing, taro balls, and more!
Taiwan is every food lover’s paradise! With its vibrant night markets and street food stalls at every corner, you’ll never run out of things to try!
But when it comes to dessert, you’ll have to make room for these two shining stars: douhua and bao bing. These Taiwanese desserts have taken center stage in the hearts of Filipinos, reminding many of beloved local treats like taho and halo-halo.
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What sets them apart is the variety of fresh and healthy toppings that elevate the entirety of each dish—even allowing each individual to fully customize to their liking.
But if flying to Taiwan is currently out of the picture, we’ll show you where to enjoy these Taiwanese treats right in Metro Manila!
Meet Fresh – multiple branches
No need to fly all the way to Taiwan to get a taste of Taiwan’s version of their shaved ice dessert or Bao Bing thanks to Meet Fresh. They’ve also got Dou Hua aka tofu pudding, and Xian Cao aka grass jelly. You can fully customize your preferred Taiwanese dessert and choose from a variety of toppings and fixings.
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Nine Fresh – multiple branches
Offering a staple that originated in Jiufen, Taiwan, Nine Fresh is an establishment that’ll give you a taste of what can best be described as taho meets ginataang bilo-bilo meets halo-halo or as called by them: Taro Balls. If you’re into unique desserts as well as customizable desserts, then Nine Fresh is the dessert place for you.
Tiong Hwa Food Products – Cartimar Shopping Center
Tiong Hwa is a renowned maker of all things soy. From ready-to-eat tofu and ready-to-drink soy milk, you’re sure to get high-quality non-GMO products. Though you can find their products at most grocery aisles, visit their Cartimar store and you’ll be able to enjoy their fresh big bowl of taho for as low as PHP 35. This comes with unlimited syrup and can be paired with toppings of your choice including barley, sago, black pearls, mangoes, red beans, ube, and more!
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Cartimar Shopping Center, Cartimar Ave, Pasay
(0945) 679 8431
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