Taiwanese Cakes!

The bubbletea craze that originated in Taiwan in perhaps the early 21th Century has not only toured Asia, but also Australia! There are a couple of popular joints in Perth that asians can get a taste of being in Asia.

One of the more popular, and older chains called "Utopia" recently opened up in the Myaree area. I have to admit, it's actually pretty okay. They serve bubble tea and these really cute cakes! And they have Karoke (Im not one for singing but a lot of asians do like it!).

For those from Asia who are homesick, you should come here! Not only can you purchase these asian delights (which have a selection of green tea, taro (yam) delights), you can get your favourite bubbletea (try the red bean sago - it's different - a huge sago with one bean inside!) and you are "blasted" with asian music.

The above dessert (left) is the Mango mousse with the rice cake skin - it's a good concept. Outside is this sticky, elastic pastry (which is meant to be mango I suspect but doesnt really taste like it!) and inside is layers of mango mousse and chocolate sponge. Separately they are all probably good, but a combination of them in a mouthful is kinda weird. Your tastebuds are not exactly sure where to start from. I think its about $3.50

The dessert above (right) is actually quite pleasant. A very light sponge, very prettily decorated (although I kinda think it is weird to use parsley as part of a cake decoration) and layers of cream and fruit. Well presented for $3.50.



Left - this is the green tea bun with a red bean paste inside. Not bad. $1.80 - I like the asian breads, they are a little different to the western ones in that they are softer and have a bit more flavour to it - usually have a hint of sweetness to it.

Right - again, a green tea swirl with a thick green tea paste. Not bad. $2.20



The cakes are packed in this cute little box for you to take away!

Oh and one great thing about this place is that they are open till 12am on weeknights and weekends till 2am. An additional place you can add to your list of hang out spots should your local cafe close its doors on you! :)