Modern. Simple. Sweet. SweetHoney Dessert is an establishment will known for its authentic Hong Kong style dessert, and it was time for us to put that claim to the test.
Upon entering, we were greeted by a calm atmosphere, but not a waiter. After a moment of confusion, we settled on a table in the corner, retrieving our menus on the way. The prices of the items offered ranged from $4.95 to $15.45, rather budget-friendly for high school students. A few minutes later, a waiter came over to provide complimentary herbal tea and began to take our order.
For cold desserts, the waiter recommended the best selling mango pomelo sago tofu pudding, which costed $6.75. As for hot desserts, he recommended the sesame and walnut soup with rice balls, which costed $6.45. We decided to heed his advice, ordering the two along with the house chicken wings, which featured a seasoning from China said to be used nowhere else in Los Angeles.
The chicken wings arrived after a few minutes, carrying a prominent smell from the seasoning. However, the wings were not warm, an indication that they were not freshly made. Next came the soup, containing three rice balls as well as a disproportionate amount of walnut and sesame sauce. As we mixed the sauces and took a bite, the bold flavor of the walnuts came out, followed by a strong sesame aftertaste. Although we did not enjoy the nutty soup, the rice balls were relatively tasty.
To wrap up our order, the waiter delivered the tofu pudding. Although the appearance of the dish was not as it was in the menu, the tofu pudding was the highlight of our meal. With its strong pomelo flavor and soft tofu pudding, it was easy to see why it was a best selling dish.
SweetHoney Dessert is worth trying for anyone interested in Asian desserts. Their selection of food provides a satisfactory meal, and although we found that the food did not necessarily match our tastes, the calm, welcoming atmosphere makes it a place worth trying out with friends and family.
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