Limited crème brûlée and tiramisu added to shaved ice? A new sweet treat and dessert shop has opened in Taoyuan

▲ Signature frozen desserts from “Chen Shi ·庶民甜品,” from left to right: brown sugar crème brûlée, matcha azuki bean, and Black Lulu. (Photo/Netizen)kiweeeeeeProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement

Reported by Peng Huaiyu / Compiled by HowToTrip

It’s not easy to make a name in the competitive world of frozen treats, but Taoyuan’s newly opened “Chen Shi ·庶民甜品” not only serves up matcha azuki bean shaved ice, but also innovatively combines desserts like crème brûlée and tiramisu with shaved ice — available in limited quantities daily. In just over a month since opening, it has drawn crowds of food lovers and started a visual dessert craze on Instagram.

▲ Chen Shi ·庶民甜品 has attracted many customers in just over a month since opening. (Photo/Netizen)b_booooooProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement

“Chen Shi ·庶民甜品” is located on the outskirts of the Chung Yuan University commercial area, mixing beloved desserts favored by young urbanites with frozen treats. Among them, the limited-edition brown sugar crème brûlée and tiramisu shaved ice are both priced at NT$140, with about 10–20 portions available daily.

▲ The brown sugar crème brûlée shaved ice is torched with a blowtorch for about 30 seconds, giving diners a fiery show before they even taste the treat. (Photo/Netizen)willybosskimoProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement

The owner said the inspiration for the brown sugar crème brûlée came from a friend in Osaka. It uses Okinawan brown sugar shaved ice as a base, topped with brown sugar syrup and caramel sauce, and finished with a crème brûlée-like custard that is briefly flambéed with a torch — treating customers to a mini fire show before they dig in.

▲ Matcha azuki bean and matcha trio. (Photo/Netizen)wan_0605Provided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement

In addition to the daily limited offerings, the matcha trio is a dream come true for matcha lovers. It features a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside matcha brownie placed on a hot plate, topped with matcha ice cream, and drizzled with matcha milk sauce. As it sizzles on the iron plate, the contrast between cold and hot delivers a matcha-flavored version of a molten brownie.

▲ Soybean azuki bean. (Photo/Netizen)liao504Provided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement

Additionally, Black Lulu and soybean azuki bean defy the pretty image of visual desserts. The owner explained that Black Lulu is primarily made with sesame and taro, resulting in a texture resembling muddy sludge — offering a uniquely unusual flavor.

Going against the norm, the owner said the ever-evolving flavors cater to young people’s love for novelty. The goal is to offer relatively affordable options in a competitive market, and more new flavors will continue to be introduced to surprise customers.

▲ The brown sugar crème brûlée is made with Okinawan brown sugar shaved ice, topped with brown sugar and caramel syrups, and finished with a custard-like crème brûlée. (Photo/Netizen)irene_yaoooProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement

Chen Shi ·庶民甜品
Address: No. 27, Dayong 1st St., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business hours: 12:00 - 21:00
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