What’s up, everyone! On today’s episode of Moon Meals I’m going to be giving you a list of some of my favorite local spots for different foods, and what I recommend trying!

Boba:

Tea Latte Bar

My must-try recommendation from here is their Rose Green Milk Tea. The drink is a lovely shade of light pink, with a delicate rose taste and hints of green tea. I absolutely adore it.

Another one of my top two favorites here is their Hapa Haole, which is a matcha and white chocolate drink. It’s sweet, smooth and pairs exceptionally with the boba pearls. I also recommend trying out their strawberry mochi donut, which has a sharp and fresh strawberry taste and a pillowy texture.

Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe

I’ve loved this place since high school. I’ve tried the majority of drinks on their menu, and you pretty much can’t go wrong. My top favorites are their peppermint milk tea and their matcha frappe. The peppermint milk tea has the perfect amount of flavor without being overpowering, and the matcha frappe is creamy and delicious (get it with whipped cream). If I want to switch things up I get their hazelnut milk tea, or their fragrant jasmine green milk tea. Their spring onion hot dog bun is also so good, and their Taiwanese style salt and pepper chicken nuggets has a firm breading, and is well-seasoned with roasted basil leaves.

Meals:

Ramen Hakata

This is a must-go for ramen lovers. I’ve tried little bits of many dishes here, but my absolute favorite is their Tsukemen. Tsukemen is a type of dipping ramen, where the noodles and toppings are served separately from the tonkotsu broth. I’m particularly obsessed with how thick and chewy the noodles are, and how flavorful the broth is. The pork chashu holds its flavor great, and the shiitake mushroom texture suits the dish well. The egg is also perfect, especially if you let the yolk absorb a little of the broth. Finally, you have to close out the meal with their strawberry mochi, which tastes so fresh, delicate and light. The presentation is absolutely lovely.

Rodeo Goat

I’m absolutely fiending for their Bad Hombre burger. It’s sweet, with a fruity citrus kick from their fantastic mango pico that leaves a burst of flavor in your mouth with every bite. It has candied bacon, caramelized onions, gouda, a cream cheese spread, and Trailboss habanero sauce which adds just a little bit of spice without overpowering the flavors of the burger. The patty is tender and overall the flavors were balanced so that every bite was delicious. It’s slightly on the pricier side for a burger, but I think it’s worth it. I washed mine down with a chocolate milkshake for a decadent and filling meal.