Boba tea isn’t just for drinking — Taiwan’s top 5 boba desserts

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taiwan’s bubble milk tea is world-renowned, popping up in places all over the globe. But boba isn’t just for sipping — some shops have gotten creative, turning it into desserts. Below are five southern Taiwan shops offering boba treats, ranging from pancakes to frozen desserts. They combine chewy, Q-textured boba with rich milk tea aroma, bringing out the most familiar flavors. These are signature eats worth trying in any season.

Shuanghua Ting
 
Located in Yongkang, Tainan, Shuanghua Ting not only has a Japanese-style interior but also features its signature boba soufflé thick pancake. The pancake is drizzled with a specially made milk tea sauce and topped with freshly cooked boba for the day. It offers a Q-chewy texture and releases the aroma of Earl Grey milk tea, making your mouth water.
 
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Address: No. 86, Zhongzheng 7th St., Yongkang District, Tainan City
Business hours: 12:30 - 21:00

Delicious pancakes
 
Kaohsiung’s delicious pancakes come in both sweet and savory flavors. Their boba pancakes layer Earl Grey milk tea sauce and whipped cream on their signature American-style pancakes — perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
 
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Address: No. 202, Siwei 3rd Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Business hours: Tues–Fri 11:30 - 20:00, Sat–Sun 10:00 - 20:00