Are you someone who just can’t get enough of the sweet, creamy taste of taro? Here are 6 places that serve must-try taro desserts for all the taro lovers out there.
1. Fat Boon ABC Ais Kacang
Is the hot weather getting to you? Well, Fat Boon’s yummy taro shaved ice might be your answer to beating the heat.
Despite being a seafood restaurant, Fat Boon’s taro shaved ice has won the hearts of many. Loaded with real yam paste with tangible yam chunks over a refreshing heap of shaved ice and paired with sago and the classic pandan jelly we all know and love from ais kacang, this bowl of yam-my goodness is sure to chase any heat away while satisfying your taro cravings, so why not give it a try today?
Address: 29, Jalan Kepong Baru, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 12:30pm – 11pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Contact: Facebook
2. Ning’s Cake
Whether you’re looking to buy a birthday cake for a taro lover, or if you just want a delicious taro experience all to yourself, Ning’s Cake might have your answer.
Ning’s Cake offers a yummy, healthy dose of taro throughout its menu in the form of taro-filled cakes and taro cream puffs. Whether you’re a taro lover, cake lover, or both, Ning’s Cake will have something for you! Taro lovers out there can visit their physical store in SS15 or get your own personalized cake for birthdays and other events, too.
Address: 28G, Jalan SS15/8, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Subang Jaya 47500
Operating Hours: 12pm – 8pm
Contact: Instagram / Call them at: 014-337 0093
3. Kona Bakehouse
For those looking to try out more unique forms of taro desserts, why not check out Kona Bakehouse’s array of taro-flavored goodness?
Kona Bakehouse is known for its taro daifuku filled with smooth, creamy taro paste and taro butter scones consisting of a warm, buttery scone stuffed with a perfect balance of butter and taro paste. Whether you’re a fan of chewy mochi textures or crumbly, buttery scones, Kona Bakehouse’s fun way of blending taro with these well-loved desserts will surely win you over.
Address: 49, Jalan SS2/30, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 8am – 5pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: Instagram / Call them at: 016-200 5541
4. Little Sweet Dessert
What could be better than taro on its own? Taro paired with yummy mango cubes, jelly, and popping boba, of course!
Little Sweet Dessert is a must-visit for taro lovers and dessert lovers alike. Are you craving smooth taro paste, bouncy taro boba or do you just want to sink your teeth into whole taro chunks? Little Sweet Dessert has it all! Not only do they have all the taro-flavored dreams you could ever think of, but they also have a ton of other desserts with various yummy pairings.
Address: 1, Jln Razak Mansion, SUNGAI BESI, 57100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 12pm – 12am
Contact: Instagram / Call them at: 010-270 7117
5. Playground Cake Bar
For taro lovers out there who happen to be pet parents too, Playground Cake Bar is a great option for you with a menu filled with plenty of taro options.
This Insta-worthy, pet-friendly cake bar not only offers taro in the way of crispy and chewy Taro Mochi Croyaki (croissant + taiyaki – isn’t that adorable?) and cakes topped with decadent taro cream, but it also offers a fluffy taro-topped drink: Taro Einspanner. At Playground Cake Bar, you can literally dream, eat, and drink taro to your heart’s content, and you can even bring your fluffy friend along for the ride!
Address: 20A, 1st floor, Jalan 22/49, Seksyen 22, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 1pm – 7pm (Closed on Monday – Thursday)
Contact: Instagram
6. Yoursnackies Desserts
For lovers of savory and sweet in one bite, why not check out the Taro Meat Floss Cake at Yoursnackies Desserts?
Not only does Yoursweetie Desserts offer a creative spin on traditional meat floss cakes by adding a creamy taro paste center, but they also offer plenty of well-loved taro-themed cakes such as their Yam Mochi Basque Burnt Cheesecake, Yam Mille Crepe Cake, and Yam ‘Ice Cream’ Chiffon Cakes. If you’re looking to spoil yourself with taro options, this might be the place for you.
Address: (SETAPAK) 83A, Ground Floor, KL Traders Square KL Traders Square, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur
(CHERAS) 264, Jalan Cheras, Taman Miharja, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: (SETAPAK) 1pm – 7pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
(CHERAS) 1pm – 10pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Contact: Instagram / Call them at: 016-205 8200
To all taro lovers out there, be sure to check out these crowd favorites for your next taro fix! Have fun exploring all the taro desserts these places have to offer.
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