(taro, warm coconut milk, and black rice)It's getting chilly again in Los Angeles. The last time it felt like winter, I began frequenting a lil dessert shop called Phoenix where they sell hot, soupy desserts with bits of soft taro, red bean and an intriguing 'forbidden black rice' ($2.50). It's mildly sweet and soothes the tummy nicely after a greasy Chinese dinner. Frankly, I've turned into an addict. Dare I say, it's my new Pinkberry. Though I'll probably get flack from people who'll claim their Chinatown grandma makes better. Unfortunately, my grandma only bakes tofu pie, so soupy dessert is new territory for me.
Phoenix carries an arsenal of other Asian desserts including mango-soy custard, mochi balls, almond jello, milk tea -- each for only a couple dollars. When economic times calls for a strict tightening of the belt I'll be happy to do my part with these unassuming edibles.
Phoenix carries an arsenal of other Asian desserts including mango-soy custard, mochi balls, almond jello, milk tea -- each for only a couple dollars. When economic times calls for a strict tightening of the belt I'll be happy to do my part with these unassuming edibles.
Phoenix
31 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-2388
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712 W. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-289-9888
