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The Bean Flower

4.6 (22 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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dou hua--silken tofu pudding
Lizzy L.

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!

Seasonal drink
Vraj P.

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.

Natasha R.

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!

Thai tea
Evangelina W.

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.

Red bean sago
Jessica G.

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.

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Glenn G.

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.

Dou Hua- tofu with a ginger brown sugar syrup
Sweta S.

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.

Thai tea
Violet T.

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!

Matcha, matcha limeade with lychee stars
Adrian

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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