Asia loves shaved ice desserts, so Taipei has no shortage of options if you’re looking for a little something sweet between meals. Jingimoo is a part of a new wave of desserts that has taken Taipei by storm in recent years, a modern and curated version of familiar traditions, taking Japanese kakigori and interpreting it with fresh perspectives and inspiration from seasonal ingredients. The gem of a spot is nestled in a little corner in the alleys of Dongmen, but has a devout consumer base.

Jingimoo is most known for their very photogenic “fire” shaved ice, which comes topped with bruléed cream and with a side of rice balls in flavors like matcha or rose lychee or blueberry and raspberry. On the other end of the spectrum, they have hot desserts like sesame soup and osmanthus purple rice and red bean and a Hakka-inspired matcha lei tea, which borrow more from Chinese dessert traditions. In the middle they have what they deem “normal temperature desserts” which include things like matcha red bean and matcha foam barley and fruit adorned toast.

The selection evolves throughout the year, bringing in seasonal produce and festive flair to the always playful menu. Everything is guaranteed to be beautifully composed and curb your cravings no matter what temperature you’re looking for.