By MOOK Scenic Spots Kelly | Compiled & Reported
Nowadays, many restaurants try to capture customers’ attention by launching adorable-looking food or products to attract consumers, allowing people not only to enjoy delicious flavors but also to take photos for social media. Recently, the dessert “Shiba Inu-shaped mochi balls” has been a hot topic on Instagram, becoming the latest hugely popular sweet treat.
The cute-looking “Shiba Inu-shaped mochi balls” have become a viral dessert on Instagram (Image source / WakeWake Wake Up Studio)
1. WakeWake Wake Up Studio
Located in Taoyuan, WakeWake Wake Up Studio specializes in super-cute Shiba Inu soy sauce mochi balls. They adapt the dog design to match various holidays and festivals, and pair the chewy mochi with specially made sweet soy sauce for a unique dessert experience. Although they operate by reservation only, this helps them maintain ingredient freshness and control portioning — each mochi is handmade to offer the best texture and flavor.
The Shiba Inu design and special sweet soy sauce offer a dessert experience unlike any other (Image source / WakeWake Wake Up Studio)
Besides the adorable Shiba Inu soy sauce mochi balls, the drinks at WakeWake Wake Up Studio are also a big hit. Their layered Calpis sparkling drink combines Calpis with fruit flavors and adds jelly for texture, satisfying both the eyes and taste buds. The studio has now also opened a branch in Taipei’s Xinyi District, attracting crowds of visitors eager to take photos.
The Calpis sparkling drink series is not only refreshing but also features an eye-catching gradient effect (Image source / WakeWake Wake Up Studio)
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WakeWake Wake Up Studio
Taoyuan Flagship Store
Address: No. 29, Siwei Road, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City
Business Hours: Weekdays 14:00–18:00, Holidays 11:00–18:00
Taipei Xinyi Store
Address: 6F, A11, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi New World Taipei, Xinyi District
Business Hours: 11:00–22:00
2. Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly
Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly, located in the bustling area of..., is highly popular for its cute and Instagrammable desserts. One of their signature items is the “dumpling with a face,” which comes in various flavors such as matcha and black sugar, and has remained a long-time favorite among customers. The cutest version is the one called “surprised face,” which has garnered much praise online (Image source / Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly).
Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly’s “surprised face” dumpling is not only loved by many but has also become a must-order item at the café (Image source / Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly)
Due to its popularity thanks to its adorable appearance, Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly has designed dumplings in different colors and styles, and has even launched rice ball and flower-shaped versions, which are also well-received and have become popular items. The chewy mochi paired with special sauces like sweet soy sauce and brown sugar syrup adds more depth to the flavor. Paired with their signature matcha drink, it offers a unique dining experience.
The various styles of chewy dumplings at Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly are also a customer favorite, making them a must-try item (Image source / Uji Matcha Sweet Q Jelly)
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