Alimama's Mochi Donuts - Le Pain's French Romance (1)π©π₯
Alimama's Mochi Donuts - Le Pain's French Romance π©π₯ ππΈ Alimama and Le Pain Quotidien, one is innovation, the other is tradition. Though they seem quite different in style, both have their own charm. The former is a representative of new-generation Asian desserts, igniting the taste buds with creativity; the latter is a classic of European handmade bread, interpreting "the taste of every day" with simplicity. ππΈ The stories of these two shops are not only a journey of desserts but also a cultural collision. π π΅ Alimama: From a Chinatown Corner to a Popular Dessert Card π The story of Alimama is like its desserts, with a unique quality that is low-key yet stunning. ππΈThe name comes from the founder's motherβa woman who loves baking, named Ali. The founder wanted to pay tribute to his mom and convey a "taste of home" with this name. Alimama is located in an inconspicuous alley in Manhattan's Chinatown. #NewYork π½