By / Scenic Spots Magazine, compiled report
Founded in Tokyo in 1974, “Kyushu-ya” has 93 stores across Japan. In 2019, its first overseas branch, “9 Palette Parlor,” opened on the 2nd floor of Taipei’s Breeze Center A.T. Center, selling seasonal fresh fruits from Japan and Taiwan, fruit sandwiches, fruit ice cream, fruit sundaes, and fresh juices. Recently, 9 Palette Parlor has launched a “Strawberry Series” of desserts and drinks, attracting many foodies eager to try new flavors and take photos.
9 Palette Parlor’s “Strawberry Series” desserts and drinks let you enjoy the charm of Japanese strawberry treats without boarding a plane. (Photo / Scenic Spots Magazine Zhang Yingying, the same below)
The Strawberry Series from 9 Palette Parlor uses plump, bright red Japanese strawberries. Among them is the beauty-enhancing “Pink Lady Amazake,” which has only the natural sweetness of rice and is alcohol-free. Made with fresh strawberries, apples, and bananas, it’s a popular drink that has recently captivated the Japanese.
Various fruit amazake series; Pink Lady Amazake 130 TWD.
The Strawberry Series includes the “Japanese Strawberry Sundae” and “Taiwanese Strawberry Sundae,” where fresh strawberries, strawberry jelly, honey jelly, strawberry freeze-dried bits, and Hokkaido milk ice cream are layered in a cup. This seasonal delicacy lets you indulge without flying all the way to Japan.
Japanese Strawberry Sundae 500 TWD, Taiwanese Strawberry Sundae 220 TWD.
The “Japanese Strawberry Ice Cream” features a rich Hokkaido milk ice cream paired with a single Japanese strawberry priced between 50 and 70 TWD – a paradise treat that strawberry lovers can’t miss.
Japanese Strawberry Ice Cream 125 TWD.
Other signature items at the store are also worth trying. These include the “Sweet Pink” mixed juice made from strawberries, apples, and oranges; beverages made with Taiwanese No. 57 sweet potatoes, Japanese amazake,black sugar syrupthat can be served hot or cold, and are both nutritious and delicious; the IG-favorite “Whole Fresh Cantaloupe Ice Cream”; and the “Whole Fresh Cantaloupe Juice” served in a cup made from an entire cantaloupe.
Whole Fresh Cantaloupe Ice Cream 200 TWD. Whether the melon has green or orange flesh, it’s sweet and delicious, making it a favorite for IG photos. (Photo / 9 Palette Parlor)
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