This strip mall spot offers a diverse set of Southeast Asian beverages and desserts. I went for a relative smorgasbord, getting a dessert with some frozen creamy top as well as flavored jellies and sweetened red beans. It was a distinctive experience. The typical diner will probably prefer a regular cup of ice cream, but if you want to try something new this has a mix of flavors and textures but is certainly sweet and satisfying as a dessert. Although this is true of most Asian desserts, I appreciated that they specifically note that their gelatinous ingredients are not gelatin but instead have plant-based origins, which is important for many special dietary needs. I did not have room for a beverage, but I expect they would have been able to offer something good. read more

The Bean Flower - Iced cendol - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came excited to have their tofu pudding ever since meet fresh in chapel hill closed! We got the tofu pudding with ginger sauce, plain tofu pudding, sago, and an Ube bun. We might have gone on a bad day but the tofu pudding unfortunately tasted slightly burnt and bitter. read more

The Bean Flower - Tofu pudding, mango sago, ube bun - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

So I'm absolutely in love with Bean Flower- not only do they have the best drink and unique Asian dessert menu, they also have the cutest arrangement of stickers, art, pottery, and other knock knacks from local Asian-owned small businesses in the area. Love the vibes when you come in- it's a very hang-out friendly, sit-down and talk, can sit around and read with some background noise kind of vibe. They do have I think 1-2 small tables in the back! Really love the staff here, they gave really great recs and are so incredibly personable. I'm not kidding when I say that Bean Flower is constantly on my mind. It was Lunar New Year time around when me and my friend came! They gave us the CUTEST red envelopes with our order with a Bean Flower sticker. Absolutely in love- y'all come get your boba and desserts! We got their Thai tea and assam milk tea this time- I'm definitely coming back for their desserts to try next time too! I wish I had more money to buy all the art they had as well. read more

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Went back with my family and tried a few other things, still an 8.5/10 would recommend (service & ambiance are ofc chef's kiss): - Matcha Milk Tea with Ube Syrup and Boba: Ube was more distinguishable prior to mixing up the drink, but the matcha itself was tasty and that perfect vibrant green. - Viet Chai with Boba: Too strong for me, but my sister liked it! All the spices were interesting though, and the boba was nicely chewy. - Dou Hua (Chinese homemade silken tofu pudding in brown sugar ginger syrup): Not too sweet, clear ginger taste, fun texture. read more

The Bean Flower - Thai Milk Tea with Mini Boba - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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In my opinion it didn't taste like viet coffee I've had. And it was okay. Two coffees for 25 dollars was a little much for expectations not met. But I would come back to give other options a try. I did add boba and sago. Both were very good. I also added tofu pudding which was bland. My fault, I thought it would taste like egg pudding. I walked in and it was awkward. No one greeted me. My drinks were on the side and I walked out. I could've robbed the place and they wouldn't have noticed that's how much attention I got walking in. Lol The place was cute though. read more

The Bean Flower - Viet coffee - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Such a cute spot! I love how this is hidden in the little plaza with Neo China, very convenient to many residences and workplaces. They have a lot of variety in their menu, but we opted to try Fizzs since it was a hot day. The cashier said these are comparable to Italian sodas. They were delicious and refreshing- I especially liked the winter melon limeade flavor. We added aloe as a topping, which was delicious and refreshing. There were lots of cozy seating areas inside and this would be a great place to meet a friend! Will definitely be back! read more

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"Tasty teas, other drinks, and snacks behind South Square" Came here on a Saturday afternoon after searching Yelp for some boba options in the area. It's an unassuming little shop with interesting decor-- knot pillows, an interestingly lit full size mirror, and more. You order at a counter. My friend got a Thai milk tea (with coconut milk) with dairy-free condensed milk (she was very excited about this) and boba, at "normal sweet". I got the mango hibiscus fizz with ginger syrup added. The lady working at the counter warned me that it may be a little sweet with the ginger syrup added, but I still went for it. They only have one size for drinks. We waited maybe 4 minutes and our drinks were ready. I had a quick taste of the Thai milk tea, and it was excellent. What I especially loved was the boba was perfect-- enough texture to chew but not "gummy" like I see at lower quality boba places. My friend said she'd probably get it at "less sweet" next time but was also very happy. My fizz was outstanding-- very sweet indeed, but the combo of mango, hibiscus, and ginger was amazing. Service was thoughtful. They talked a little bit about the restaurant (which has been open about 13 months now). And the price was fair-- maybe $20 with tax and tip for both drinks. (Base price for the fizz was $6, but the syrup added $1.50, and similar for the Thai milk tea with boba.) Overall, I'd happily come back. Good choice for high quality. read more

I came here with college friends this weekend and almost came back again the next day because they were so many things I wanted to try from the menu! I was pretty excited that The Bean Flower opened up in Durham because they have such a unique menu, and housemade syrups like ube and pandan. I ordered a wintermelon tea with boba which was so refreshing on a hot day. I would recommend choosing a lower level of sweetness if you prefer less sweet drinks. The boba had the perfect chewy consistency. I also split the following desserts with friends: Iced Cendol--this was our favorite out of the ones we tried. It was layered with coconut milk, pandan jelly, mung bean, and red bean. It had the perfect level of sweetness and the flavors just worked together so well. Dou Hua--silken tofu pudding in ginger syrup. I know you may not think of tofu as a traditional dessert type of food, but it's one of my favorite things to eat in Hong Kong and The Bean Flower did a really good job making it! It was silky and melted in my mouth and the ginger was just right, not too overpowering or spicy. Sago with mango and coconut milk--I love the tiny little tapioca sago in this dessert. We wanted to order the almond pudding but because it was still early in the day, they said that the pudding was still setting and wasn't ready to be served yet. I'll be back to try that and other items the next time I'm in town! read more

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I heard about this place through a random ad I got and thought I would check it out. When I went it was during their winter specials and I got their seasonal Milo hot chocolate and their fizz drink at the time. The Milo hot chocolate was great and really felt nostalgic with all tbd flavors coming together on a cold day. The fizz drink we got was also pretty good and something unique I did not have before. The atmosphere inside is okay. There is seating and tables available. Not necessarily a place to do work (very few tables for that) but a good place to meet up with friends. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Great to chat with as well! The drinks are definitely on the pricier side but I think it's good for the occasional drink. Plenty of parking as well. Overall, I liked my first experience here and definitely want to come back again to try their other offerings. Although pricey, definitely think it's worth it for a special occasion here and there. read more

The Bean Flower - Seasonal drink - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is a new place to get unique desserts in Durham! I did feel the prices were a little high for the quantity of dessert you get, but it was still delicious. The ambiance is super cute and would be a great place to hang out and grab a Sweet treat! read more

The Bean Flower - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The Bean Flower is a new cafe to open up in the Durham area. I saw their promotions on Instagram and was excited by the menu which offered classic Asian desserts and drinks. The staff is very friendly and the service is personal. I enjoyed speaking with the cashier and the staff making the drinks seemed to be good natured and happy as they conversed with each other. Overall the environment is very nice to meet with a friend and the vibe of the cafe is unlike the other Asian cafes in RDU. The mural is particularly beautiful. I ordered a Thai tea and it was not the best in this area. The tea was not as strong as distinct Thai tea taste should be. The condensed milk was not mixed in well with the drink and no matter how much I mixed it with my straw it could not incorporate. May have been due to the coldness of the drink or the unique shape of the cup. For a one size drink that looks large, they also add a lot of ice. It is not as much drink as I thought. Overall it is a nice place but I would not likely go again for personal preference of drinks and atmosphere. read more

The Bean Flower - Thai tea - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I wanted to check out this place after seeing they had Dou Hua on their menu! After meet fresh closed I hadn't found another option in the area. You can adjust the syrup and toppings. I chose straight brown sugar and tapioca. I got the Dou Hua warm. I'd say the tofu portion was 7/10 it was the perfect consistency but tasted a little grainy. The syrup and tapioca were 9/10. I did feel like I had to mix the ingredients a little more to get the best flavor. I'll definitely plan to return during the cooler months. read more

Cute new spot around Durham! Vibes are pretty nice inside. They have a good selection of asian desserts that other boba places typically don't have. I got a red bean sago, which was pretty good but overly pricey at $10. Staff are very nice and happy to answer any questions. There is some seating inside and free wifi, but it's tough to study inside since there's really only one table which is really low. read more

The Bean Flower - Red bean sago - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I haven't had tofu pudding in awhile since living here. The staff were friendly all the drinks we ordered were tasty.

We had not heard about this place until seeing a post on Instagram so we decided to check them out. They specialize in boba and milk teas, plus some Asian desserts we haven't seen anywhere else in the area. They are Asian, Latina and Queer owned, which makes them fit perfectly fine in Durham. The decor is bright and fun, and we noticed they also sell Nguyen Coffee from Vietnam (we order it online). We ordered a chai, almond pudding and an iced Vietnamese coffee. If I had one suggestion, it would be to mix up the condensed milk in the coffee first before pouring it over ice; otherwise condensed milk doesn't mix easily in a cold liquid. It looks like they are developing a following, so we're happy to have this option in Durham. read more

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Update: Undisclosed extra fee alert This place is ridiculously good - superior vibe, great ownership, and amazing drinks and desserts. SUPER vegan friendly We had the caffeine flight, which was delicious Outside seating, too, would be great, but not sure if that's possible Update: Sadly I have to take away a star due to an undisclosed "happy service" fee, and a large vegan up-charge ($2), on top of premium drink prices One drink ended up costing me almost $15 with fees and tip (which they should not take if I'm being charged a happy service fee) I still love Bean Flower, but it can only be an occasional treat for me. read more

Cute new dessert shop! The desserts here are refreshing and not too sweet! The cashier was friendly and helpful. I had the Dou Hua and Matcha oat milk tea, which was $4 and $7 respectively. The Duo Hua is silken tofu in a ginger brown sugar syrup. I gave one less star because I liked this but did not love it. It was the first time I tried it. I felt that it tasted like something I could put together. There needs to been more seating, as well. The matcha tasted as expected. If you live nearby, this is a quick, tasty spot. The desserts unique. Staff is friendly. read more

The Bean Flower - Dou Hua- tofu with a ginger brown sugar syrup - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We love an AAPI owned small business! The decor, the vibes are so good here! The employees are so nice and really helpful to find your perfect dessert. They have a variety of milk tea and regular tea options. I felt the drinks were really high quality and made from natural tea leaves and a variety of dairy and nondairy options. They also have Asian desserts like che, sago, coffee jelly, and tofu pudding that you can fully customize with Asian fruits and for sweetness. These are items I haven't found anywhere else in the triangle. Also, this place is so cute, full of comfy seating and fun decor. It's a perfect place to do some work or to bring a group of friends to hang out! read more

The Bean Flower - Thai tea - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We ordered the matcha and matcha limeade with lychee stars. Both were amazing! The matcha was made very well, in both drinks there was a perfect balance of flavor. The lychee stars are also just adorable. The ordering process was easy and the staff was friendly. The drinks also came out quickly. The shop itself has nice seating and the decor is inviting. The merch is also super cute! Definitely would recommend. read more

The Bean Flower - Matcha, matcha limeade with lychee stars - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place overwhelmingly smelled not great / kind of bathroom-y inside - thought about dipping as soon as I stepped inside. Not sure if it is always like this or if it was just an anomaly. Ordered a drink that was very sweet originally (it was a non customizable drink) and then ordered another drink to dilute it. The wintermelon flavor had a nutty note I did not love and chrysanthemum flavor tasted like hojicha - neither were how I expected them to be. Went to sit outside and the tables/chairs were fully in the sun without any shade options. Service was great though. Hate to write this about a small business. Definitely has potential with a couple improvements. read more

The Bean Flower - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Got the sago and sesame milk, both were amazing with high quality ingredients. Highly recommend!

Everything I've tried here has been delicious, the service is friendly, and the space is inviting. I love how they take traditional Asian desserts and drinks and let you customize them. They also have their own creative twists on the menu. Keep an eye out for their social media updates--they'll post about limited time items (like halo halo) or a special menu. For example, this month they're doing a bunch of corn-themed items. I had corn milk and I'm already planning on going back for it again ASAP. read more

We had excellent douhua and sago; their music playlist was excellent. The teas are very high quality.

The Bean Flower has a ton of South East Asian desserts you don't really find anywhere else in NC (the sago desserts are very good, especially the mango sago). The location is pretty secure and the staff are super friendly. read more

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Enjoyed everything, even on a crazy grand opening! We shared several new dishes like hot and cold douhua and drinks like the Lychee Ginger fizz, along with some old favorites like bubble tea, all of which were great. Come try out this new cafe and enjoy some wonderful treats. read more

The Bean Flower - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've been here a few times now. The cashier is always kind and smiling, the dessert and drinks are delicious and refreshing, and the vibes here are perfect for a cute date or a place to chill and study. Their chai egg nog latte is amazing!!!! read more