Where to buy the best ube desserts in Melbourne
Melbourne’s dessert scene has embraced vibrant purple ube desserts. This ingredient is beloved in Filipino and Southeast Asian cuisine. From lattes to cheesecakes and bingsu, ube is popping up in creative and indulgent ways across the city. Here’s where to find the best ube desserts in town.
Nimbo
Hidden in Hardware Lane, Nimbo is a specialty dessert cafe with an ever-evolving menu. Ube stars in the signature menu, including the pillowy ube toast and the refreshing ube bingsu. These handcrafted desserts bring a playful twist to traditional Asian flavours. This is a sweet tooth's new favourite spot.
Raya
Taking modern cakes to the next level with its Southeast Asian-inspired menu, Raya is not to be missed. The ube pie is a standout. It's a flaky masterpiece filled with creamy purple yam, topped with delicate cream flowers and a glacé cherry. Pair it with one of their inventive teas or coffees for an unforgettable dessert moment.
Ceree
Comfort meets creativity at this sunlit Filipino cafe in the city. Ceree celebrates Filipino food in all its glory, and its ube creations are no exception. Sip on a velvety ube latte, cool off with halo-halo shaved ube ice, or indulge in the layered ube cheesecake. It’s the perfect spot to introduce yourself to the sweet side of Filipino flavours.
Yummy Bear Bakery
This pastel-hued Thai bakery on Elizabeth Street is as cute as its creations. Find ube layer cakes that are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Cakes are swirled with purple yam cream on top of light, delicate layers. Each bite is a reminder of why Asian-style bakeries are taking Melbourne by storm.
Kariton Sorbetes
This Filipino gelateria reimagines classic sorbet flavours with a modern twist. The rich and creamy ube gelato at Kariton is a nostalgic delight for lovers of purple yam and a new favourite for anyone who loves a sweet, nutty flavour. It’s the perfect scoop to savour on a sunny day or as a post-dinner treat.
Roslyn Thai Cafe
For a unique take on ube, head to Roslyn Thai Cafe for the Taro Lod Chong. This decadent dessert combines taro chiffon, taro kaya, pandan rice noodles and toasted coconut fudge. It’s a textural and aromatic adventure that brings the vibrant flavours of Thailand to Melbourne’s plate.
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