Shuanglian Sweet Rice Ball — Restaurant in Datong District

Interpretation of the name of this eatery, it's one of those Taiwanese style dessert places. Once I pushed the glass door in, right away I sensed and felt I that would enjoy their sweets already. It wasn't like other shaved ice 刨冰 places that provide customers with folding tables with cheap metal stools or stackable chairs. It's like a restaurant setting, simple and clean. Yes, it is clean. They also serve a variety of noodles too, some are suitable for vegetarian customers. The noodles and the broth are light, not greasy at all. So my appetite for after-meal dessert was ready. This time I have high expectation on their sweets. They didn't fail my taste buds. Next time I am in town, I'll definitely visit that...

Actually, the dining experience was quite nice. The servers were attentive and prompt with orders. I had chilled peanut soup with yam and mochi balls. It tasted not bad. But by the time I walked to the next road junction, I felt very bloated and started vomiting by the time I reached the wharf. And severe gastritis plus vomiting the whole evening. There were a lot of customers in the shop. So I'm not sure if I was just unlucky to get a contaminated bowl or there was something wrong in that dish that day. It was quite...

It’s actually quite special since they’d offer you tea before you start having your shaved ice. We got oolong tea. The taro was pretty good, the red beans were pretty decent as well. But the rice balls are hard af. The Mochi is okay, def got better ones out there.

Overall the place is clean and usually this is street food, so I guess it’s good that you can have shaved ice at a decent environment. Not sure if I’d recommend...