Time Travel in Shenzhen! Retro Vibes and Bamboo Ice Cream at Super Wenheyou
Spring Bamboo (Matcha Ice Cream possible)
ChinaShenzhen Super Wen He You
- Food Travel Log
- At Shenzhen Super Wen He You, you can experience the vibe of 1980s China. Centered around food and drinks, it’s packed with retro charm from start to finish, like a time capsule. I stumbled upon bamboo ice cream in the street market! It had a rich sweetness and a faint bamboo grassy flavor. While enjoying this rare treat, the thought of it being matcha lingered in my mind.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 15 Yuan Renminbi
- Meal Date
- 9/17/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Spring Bamboo is a traditional Chinese dessert with an intriguing name origin, notably resembling matcha ice cream. Characterized by the distinctive flavor of bamboo, it stands out for its vibrant green color and aroma, slightly different from ice cream. "Spring Bamboo" is made by freezing ice cream inside bamboo, making it an eco-friendly dessert using natural bamboo materials. Additionally, bamboo contains antioxidants, making it beneficial for beauty and health, garnering attention. The venue "Super Wenheyou" that we visited is fascinating, offering a space that feels like a time slip back to the 1980s in China, where the fusion of nostalgia and novelty can be experienced. The essence of enjoying this dessert is biting into it whole while holding the bamboo, but since it melts easily, it's key to eat it quickly. Indulging in this unique ice cream, the author became fully captivated by the bamboo's fresh greenness. However, the "matcha ice cream theory" lingered in his mind—perhaps others were unconsciously seeking the familiar comfort of Japanese flavors. The author's yearning for Japanese elements could almost be likened to someone bringing along a Japanese soda drink, exuding a certain level of deep-rooted attachment.
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