Say "Open Sesame!" and indulge in a nice cold glass of Black Sesame Espresso. It's always…read morerefreshing to see local baristas crafting creative coffee drinks. An experience to journey through a taste of what local flavours mean.
Black sesame dessert soup (as in the Chinese dessert) with a shot of espresso - the nuttiness nicely aromatizes the espresso without overpowering the drink with sweetness. At the end of each sip, you'll taste the bitter/acidity of the coffee. It is iced coffee after all, so definitely not for those black coffee lover that demand a cup of sour.
Presented with an array of tasty looking cake, I couldn't resist but to get a chocolate cake as recommended by the barista. Super chocolatey chocolate cake, a layer of ganache, mousse, and sponge cake, topped with cocoa powder. Quite the delight for chocolate lovers, and it's not outrageously sweet given all the layers.
Pairing the two together, there's a small disconnect in flavour - more a personal preference. I think a cheesecake or yuzu cake may help accentuate the flavour of the drink. I could just imagine how the acidity may compliment each other.
Ambience is decent, you can still read a book in peace although there is always crowds passing by being in the open space of a mall. Speciality drinks cost a bit more but I think it's worth the price for the craft.
There're a few other speciality drinks and cakes that pique my sinful indulgence so I'll come here again before my trip ends this times.