Meitong says that most shops make their foamy topping from milk powder, but she uses real cheese. Meitong says cheese tea is pretty popular all over China right now, but it's just starting to flourish in places like New York and Los Angeles. It kind of tastes like tea with a shot of salty probiotic yogurt. The "cheese" is actually more like a thick whipped cream, made from milk and sweet white cheese. ![]() The cheese tea, $4.95, is topped with a white blob of creamy foam made from whipped cheese. I think I would get it again out of novelty of making someone else try it." Bubble Waffle The syrupy sides add just enough flavor to let me know there is something in my mouth. Also, I can't tell if I'm eating or drinking. After beholding with my own eyes in real life, I decided to give it a go. The raindrop cake is an internet food trend I always wanted to try - along with charcoal ice cream and unicorn milkshakes. Sam's thoughts: "I was the most excited about this one. It's a RAINDROP CAKE! This translucent dessert is actually from Japan, and it's made from water and a veggie-based "agar" powder, rather than gelatin which actually has animal products in it. Meitong adds a little sugar, but most of the flavoring comes from sauces like brown sugar and honey lemon, which you can pour directly on top. This uber-trendy jelly mold kinda looks like a breast implant, but don't say that out loud. The raindrop cake, $5, slides around on the plate when you pick it up. I also added some thoughts from our expert taster Samantha Munsey, who happened to be doing the Instagram story of all the fun stuff we ate. □ Strap in guys, it's jello time! Raindrop Cake ![]() On a recent afternoon Meitong took us through some of the coolest creations on her menu. CHEESE TEA! If you haven't heard about that yet, read on. ![]() But as far as I know, this is the only place in town that serves. You can find the Instagrammable street food "bubble waffles" at highbrow brunch spots like Teaspoon in Casas Adobes Plaza. It's pretty fitting, because Hong Kong desserts are having a moment right now. Wetmore Road is the only Nomico in the United States, she said. Nomico is actually a franchise that originated in Hong Kong, with stores throughout mainland China and other countries like Thailand. The desserts we have are not very sugary, but very good for the body." "I want to bring those desserts from Hong Kong. "I wanted to open a dessert shop that's not overwhelming sugary stuff," she said.
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