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| - When it comes to chinese food, I LOVE Dessert Soup. It's hard to find it in downtown Toronto so I'm always on the look out for a bowl of Sesame, Walnut, or Red Bean dessert. I've been in the Finch / Midland area lately and many people have recommended Double Ming because their steamed milk and egg dishes seem to stand out.
I had planned to stop in Double Ming one afternoon only to find out that they did not open until 3pm.... Really bumbed, I looked to my trusty YELP APP for something comparable nearby.... that is what brought me to Aberdeen.
After driving around in circles, I arrived to this shop that looked really a little suspicious both outside and inside. Green walls, high ceilings and uneven seating, I really was not sure what to expect. The lady was really nice and explained to me what their specialties were and how they made their dessert soups. Based on her recommendation, I tried the Chestnut dessert soup, something I've never seen on the menus and she even brought out warm chestnuts they were toasting in the back. I brought the dessert soup home, warmed it up and was really happy with the overall texture. The dessert soup never separated or became watery. The whole bowl was consistent throughout and the taste was true to the actual chestnut. It wasn't too sweet and not heavy at all. Yes, the colour seems unappetizing (it's brown and gooey).... but don't let it deter you to trying it.
..........and one week later, I was back at Aberdeen again trying another one of their recommendations - the Pistachio soup. Definitely on the heavier side, and the taste of the nut was not as prominent, but it was still unique and tasty.
There's more that I want to try so I'm waiting for my next opportunity to get out to East York. For those who want a meal, they serve snacks and soups... definitely attracts the work crowd in that area.
Thanks Double Ming for being closed - helped me found my new favourite Dessert Soup Shop!
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