Asian Legend - Northern Chinese

I'm still stuffing my face with my girlfriend from Florida. Yesterday she had five meals...the last one with me when we ran out at 9:30pm to hunt down a large red bean slush. We hit three different places before we could satisfy her craving.

Stop number two was Asian Legend , specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine, to pick up some dessert. Look at this perfect pearl made of rice flour and black sesame paste. Served with a sweet gingery soup made this absolutely yummy. It was so smooth in my mouth and the black sesame paste was a sweet surprise as you bit into it.


This is the red bean ice drink that we drove all over the neighbourhood for. That was our stop number three. She said it was so yummy...but I opted for a cold HK style tea instead. Needless to say I didn't get to sleep until 3am!


This was another dessert from Asian Legend. It's a red bean pancake. I would say the texture is more like an Indian paratha. Crispy and sweet. Perfect for a late night snack.




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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Hi from Santa Barbara. We all want to try these amazing little treats but not available here? Next time we go to LA? Cool post. best, s

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  2. mama bokApril 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I wanna move to Toronto now..!!! in Nova Scotia.. and hardly any chinese food.

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  3. JayApril 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    lovely!!!

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  4. Pattern PatisserieApril 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Balck sesame paste sounds great, I haven't heard of it before but the thought of it intrigues me. I do really like red bean paste and the pearl looks very cool once you get past the thought of boiled egg. I have been eating a lot of Japanese yams lately, they are SO sweet, have the aroma almost of rose petals and have a great texture, I am wondering if I can make some kind of candy with them. Suggestions anyone? Thanks for the delicious post.

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  5. Pattern PatisserieApril 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Sorry I spelt (spelled?) BLACK incorrectly on that last post...must check my spelling more frequently!!

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  6. sarahApril 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I tried red bean ice in China and it was very good. Turtle pudding I like much less:-)

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  7. ComestiblogApril 10, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Aside from being yummy, red beans are rather healthful. I especially enjoy the hot (dessert) soup made therefrom.

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  8. AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    I love red bean desserts whether it's in ice cream, Vietnamese style with glass jellies and coconut milk, or as filling in sweet breads. That just looks so good. I'm jealous! haha!

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  9. gingerbread girlApril 10, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    I've had red bean buns, but never pancakes - I must look for that the next time I'm at dim sum!

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  10. Bob and RobinApril 10, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Hi from Boise, Idaho. Thanks for sharing these. Such amazing treats.

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  11. CakespyApril 10, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Ooh, those do look good!! I love discovering new sweet treats.

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  12. JennApril 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Perfect late night snack indeed.

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  13. aliceApril 10, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Red Bean Pancake sounds awesome.

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  14. KatjaApril 11, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    the pancake looks light and delicious! lucky you!

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  15. Tangled NoodleApril 11, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    It looks exactly like a pearl! I would love to try all three of these treats no matter what the time.

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  16. Mel @ bouchonfor2.comApril 12, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Chinese desserts are my favorite for a late night snack. Sometimes, only something with redbean or sesame paste can satisfy my craving.
    I'm glad I found your blog :) You gave me something new to follow. I look forward to future posts!

    Love, Mel at bouchonfor2.com

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  17. BergamotApril 12, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I have not seen something like this in restaurant here in Mumbai. This is an intersting find. Will keep a watch so that I can try it or even make it :-)

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  18. Home At LastApril 19, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    I love red bean paste and the drink sounds really refreshing.

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