December 28, 2007
騷豆花
It's a little shack serving up new twists on the classic Chinese silken tofu 豆花 desserts. The spot is right near the CTV television studios, so various stars and celebrities have stopped by and left their signatures on the back wall, and there's a patio overlooking a little park for outdoor seating as well.
Between the four of us we were able to try pretty much their entire offering. The SIL's classic style 豆花 in syrup seemed okay but I didn't really get much of a taste. SO's silken tofu in sesame sauce is a real treat that you'd usually only find in much fancier places. The thick black sesame soup was warm and hearty without being overly sweet and cloying, perfect for the chilly evening. The silken tofu in sweet azuki bean soup has a similar effect, but the sweet red-bean soup is a common offering, and the sweetness covered up the tofu flavor a bit. I took one for the team and got the signature strawberry-ice 豆花 with a scoop of shaved ice, tapioca, fresh strawberries, and cream stacked on top of the tofu. It was a bit overwhelming but very good, in its teeth-chattering way. Would be absolutely amazing in the summer heat, when they also offer a mango version which we'll have to try then. So couldn't really determine the quality of the tofu itself, but it seemed competent enough and the variety is cool, and it's close to home so it'll make for a nice take-out or after-dinner dessert option.
騷豆花
台北市大安區延吉街131巷26號
(華視後面)
02-87718901