Insanely dreamy and calorie-loaded — a "meltdown milkshake" that melts any girl’s heart

Reported and photographed by Cai Wenjun / Taipei

This summer, dreamy desserts and drinks have been popping up one after another, and one Taipei restaurant has launched the calorie-heavy yet ultra-dreamy“meltdown milkshake”, not only is the shake layered with marshmallows, chocolate sticks, whipped cream, and Oreo bits, but the rim of the glass is also coated with layer upon layer of chocolate — ensuring every bite from rim to bottom is indulgent. It’s being called the most decadent dream drink of the season!

▲ The making of the Devil’s Forest meltdown milkshake. (Video by reporter Cai Wenjun)

▲ You can now get the meltdown milkshake in Taipei too. From left to right: Snow White, Devil’s Forest, and Funland. (Photo courtesy of 2 Mouths BBQ x Meltdown Milkshake, please do not reproduce without permission)

The restaurant is called “2 Mouths BBQ x Meltdown Milkshake.” Owner Mr. Lin said that the meltdown milkshake has been popular in New York, USA for over two years. People have lined up for more than four hours just to try it, and at times, local police had to be called in to manage the crowds.

▲ The Snow White flavor of the meltdown milkshake.

▲ The making of the Snow White meltdown milkshake. (Video by reporter Cai Wenjun)

After trying it himself, he believes the biggest appeal of this drink is its ability to “relieve stress.” Mr. Lin pointed out that most online content nowadays focuses on dieting and weight loss, but he thinks the core idea of this dessert is: “No dieting today — just be yourself.” He hopes people can give themselves time to unwind and de-stress.The main concept is: “Today no dieting, today be yourself.”He also feels Taiwan lacks such rich and creative beverages, so he brought in the meltdown milkshake concept and redesigned the drinks to suit local tastes.

In terms of sweetness, considering Taiwanese preferences are not as sweet-toothed as Americans, professional pastry chefs were brought in to develop the recipe using imported low-fat milk and low-fat ice cream to create a version suitable for Asian palates. He hopes the creativity of the meltdown milkshake will break the mold of ordinary shakes and offer a refreshingly surprising experience.

Currently,the “meltdown milkshake” comes in three flavors: Devil’s Forest, Funland, and Snow White.Each cup is decorated with an average of 4–6 types of candies and cookies, and every milkshake is freshly made to order.

▲ The making of the meltdown milkshake: first, a special cheese or chocolate sauce is spread on the rim.

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The meltdown milkshake isn’t just flashy on top — the rim is also decorated with chocolate and marshmallows. Mr. Lin said they developed a special cheese and chocolate sauce. The process involves spreading a thick layer of cheese or chocolate sauce around the rim, then manually attaching chocolate and marshmallows. Meanwhile, another person blends the shake with a slushie machine, pours it into the cup, and tops it with layers of whipped cream, homemade brownies, chocolate sticks, and marshmallows.

▲ The Funland meltdown milkshake.

▲ The making of the Funland meltdown milkshake. (Video by reporter Cai Wenjun)

Tasting it in person, scraping the cheese and candy off the rim with a long spoon reveals a rich yet refreshing cheese flavor. The cookies can be eaten with the whipped cream on top or on their own, offering different textures. The milkshake is moderately sweet, although the Snow White flavor is slightly sweeter.

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Besides the meltdown milkshakes, the shop also offers a variety of savory dishes, including the “2 Mouths Burger” tailored for women — considering that girls may not finish a full-sized burger, they designed a smaller burger option, with super-thick beef patties being the highlight. The “Cheese Fried Chicken” is also a popular choice, made with multiple types of cheese. To ensure the cheese is fully melted and stretchy, it takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare. There’s also the reportedly pleasantly spicy “Spicy Girl Chicken Penne,” all exclusive menu items.

2 Mouths BBQ x Meltdown Milkshake
Address: No. 11, Lane 378, Section 4, Xinyi Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
MRT: Xinyi Anhe Station, about a 5-minute walk
Business hours: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays