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Easily the most popular Asian dessert out there, bubble tea, or boba, is undeniably satisfying because it’s got both the sip and chew factor. From the sweet milk tea to the chewy tapioca balls, there’s a reason why this Taiwanese drink is addicting. You can also get it hot or cold, with a dizzying amount of milk tea flavors. You've got no excuse if you haven't tried this yet!
We love it so mochi. Whether's it's just flavored mochi or mochi ice cream, nothing beats the soft chew of this Japanese confection! It’s become quite popular and more accessible over the past few years, and can be found in most Trader Joe's and Whole Foods locations.
Commonly known as bingsoo or bingsu, Patbingsu is Korean shaved ice. It’s perfect to help you cool down during the warmer months, and it is A TREAT. The ice is finely shaved, flavored and loaded with fruit, bits of mochi, sweetened condensed milk and a variety of other sweet toppings. It's perfect for sharing with friends! Trust us, you don't want to take on this monster of a dessert alone.
If you didn’t get egg tarts, did you even go to dim sum? (The answer is no.) This decadent sweet egg custard is surrounded by a flaky pastry crust. It's worth noting that the Chinese egg tart’s cousin, the Portuguese egg tart, is remarkably similar but uses heavy cream and only egg yolks for its custard, and is usually more toasted on the top.
Another staple of Chinese dim sum restaurants, the steamed custard bun is a glorious, sweet offering from the gods. One bite of its warm, fluffy goodness will have you automatically reaching for another while the first bun is still in your mouth. The inside is filled with a sweet yolk-y custard that will solve all your problems. Promise.
Taiyaki is a traditional Japanese cake shaped like a fish. Don’t ask us why -- the origin of the fish shape is unknown. It's usually filled with yummy red bean paste, but there's been a trend of filling taiyaki with ice cream, and it goes without saying that we’re here for it. Besides being super Instagrammable, ice cream-filled taiyaki just sounds so good.
Seeking a buttery, sugary dessert? Look no further than the pineapple bun! Fun fact: This Hong Kong-originated dessert doesn't actually have any pineapple in it! The pineapple bun got its name from how the top of the bun looks. Pineapple buns are available at Hong Kong-style bakeries. You can recognize them by the soft bun and golden, crumbly topping.
If you haven't reached for this sweet, chewy dessert, you haven't lived. Egg waffle -- also known as bubble waffle -- is a street dish is best served hot, and can be eaten plain or with ice cream.