Afternoon tea for girls!! Kaohsiung’s Little Universe Mirror Cake & Super Stringy Dutch Pancake

Text & Photos /Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai

Zumit Handmade Pastries is a hidden dessert shop on the second floor, featuring an entire wall of super cute cat paintings—it’s the perfect spot for photos and delicious food. Every dessert in the shop is handmade with care by the young owner. Beautiful mirror cakes, baked custards, cheesecakes, madeleines, and more are all great choices that will fully satisfy sweet tooths. If you’re in the mood for something savory, try the double cheese Dutch pancake, with its rich, stringy cheese full of creamy flavor—paired with cake and drinks, it makes for the happiest dreamy afternoon tea. For takeout, please bring your own container (a discount may apply), and it’s recommended to prepare extra ice packs.

▲ The refrigerated display case features daily limited-edition desserts. Mirror cakes are limited in supply due to their time-consuming and labor-intensive production process (taking at least three days). If you don’t get to try the mirror cake, foodies are recommended to sample the baked custard and cheesecake—these are also must-try popular desserts at Zumit Handmade Pastries.

▲Little Universe NT$150The purple, starry Little Universe is absolutely gorgeous, and this totally dreamy mirror cake will completely melt any girl’s heart. This mirror cake is in the flavor of Caribbean cocktail mousse (with pineapple and apple filling), offering a sweet-and-sour taste that feels like love. (The color of the mirror cake is decided by the young owner on the day, so it might not be purple—and you can’t request a specific color either~)

▲ Freshly mashed apples blended with Caribbean cocktail create a hint of wine aroma and sweetness. The cake melts the moment it touches your mouth, and the homemade biscuit base at the bottom has a crisp, crumbly texture. The not-too-sweet flavor is smooth and pleasant.

▲STONE NT$190The soft pinkish-purple STONE is in the flavor of violet mixed berries (with cherries). Hu Li loves its gradient hues, and it’s even better when enjoyed with chocolate chips and adorable stone-shaped chocolates—the texture is incredibly rich. (The color of the mirror cake is decided by the young owner on the day, so it might not be purplish-red—and you can’t request a specific color either~)

▲ The mixed berries paired with cherry flesh taste refreshingly fragrant, and the filling includes soft white chocolate mousse. Every bite is rich and aromatic, and the crunchy chocolate bits add a delightful crunch.

▲Double Cheese Dutch Pancake NT$160Cheese lovers like Hu Li shouldn’t miss this Dutch pancake. Although it requires a short wait since it’s made to order, the stringy, cheesy aroma is simply irresistible.

▲ Best enjoyed hot, the stringiness can stretch super long (foodies, feel free to challenge yourselves XD). The double cheese adds a richer, softer, and chewier texture.

▲ The rich cheese is sprinkled with a bit of spice and powdered sugar, offering a savory-sweet flavor that’s incredibly moreish. Paired with the slightly crispy yet soft pancake, it’s hard not to finish it all.

▲Apple with Caramel Nuts Dutch Pancake NT$180If you want a sweet pancake, go for this one—it’s the young owner’s favorite flavor, and Hu Li also ordered one to try. It instantly satisfies any sweet tooth.

▲ Fresh, crispy, and juicy apples combined with caramel and nuts offer a unique aroma. The Dutch pancake is soft, chewy, and full of eggy richness. Recommended for anyone who loves sweet pancakes.

▲Elderflower Butterfly Pea Flower Sparkling Drink NT$150The drinks at Zumit Handmade Pastries are also lovely. This elderflower butterfly pea flower sparkling drink is quite sweet, and Hu Li really likes it. Thanks to the butterfly pea flower, it has beautiful gradient colors, and the elderflower has a slight lychee flavor. With bubbles added, it’s refreshing and cuts through richness—it pairs nicely with desserts. (Not recommended for pregnant women or those on their period.)

▲Honey Rose Tea NT$110Rose lovers can try this one. The fresh rose aroma paired with the tea is quite refreshing.

▲ Menu.

▲ A very literary and artsy dining environment, plus the young owner himself (lol).

▲ The shop has an extremely cute hand-painted cat wall—all the cats are the ones raised by the young owner.

▲ Every corner is so pretty, giving off a relaxing and cozy vibe.

▲ Zumit Handmade Pastries is on the second floor. Just look for this cute little food cart and head up the stairs nearby—Up you go.

▲ Zumit is located in the alley next to Taiwan Lottery.

The afternoon tea time for sweet tooths is perfect for gathering at Zumit Handmade Pastries, sampling the young owner’s exquisitely made, super beautiful mirror cakes, as well as baked custards, cheesecakes, and other handmade sweets. If you want something savory, you can also go for a freshly baked Dutch pancake.

Recommended for all of you who want to enjoy delicious handmade sweets ^^

Zhuo Meet Handmade Desserts
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Address: 2F, No. 94, Ziqiang 1st Rd., Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 14:00 – 20:00 (may close earlier if sold out)
Store closure days are subject to fan page announcements
Phone: 0966-507264
Minimum spend per person: NT$100
Please bring your own container for takeout (discount available)

Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai
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