Penghu Grass Jelly Ice RecommendationsLocal Favorites for Cooling Treats! A Review of 3 Penghu Magong Ice Venues

Yen ordered the Eight Treasures Ice, which comes with eight toppings and is large enough to share with friends or family. This Penghu Grass Jelly Ice uses frozen grass jelly that's then made into a shaved ice slush, offering a unique, delicate grass jelly texture as it melts in your mouth.

For toppings, there's a wide variety of flavored "pink-guoa" (mochi-like cubes). Yen was particularly impressed by the osmanthus honey pink-guoa, which had a rich, authentic osmanthus aroma. The taro balls and sweet potato balls were a bit too firm and coarse, however, and Yen doesn't recommend them.

The grass jelly itself was fairly standard, with a slightly grainy texture that wasn't especially smooth. Given the generous portion size, Yen suggests sharing this dessert among 2-3 people, and bringing your own tissues and wet wipes for convenience.

Ziyu Xiancao's spacious entrance area and bright exterior are quite eye-catching, but Yen found the interior to be a bit cramped, which was a minor inconvenience.

Yuguan Tender Grass Jelly is already famous, and Yen was full of anticipation. This time, I ordered the Mixed Tender Grass Jelly, which was a moderate portion, perfect for one person as an after-meal dessert. The Mixed Tender Grass Jelly contained taro balls, mini taro balls, mini sweet potato balls, red beans, and sago, all generously and richly portioned.

Yen found the grass jelly itself to be a bit firm, not especially smooth, but each topping was decent. The overall flavor was harmonious and moderately sweet, not overly cloying. The only slight drawback was that the sago was a bit hard, which might affect the overall texture of the dessert.

For Yen, even though Yuguan Tender Grass Jelly doesn't allow custom topping choices, the taste was still very enjoyable, making it a blessing for those who struggle with decisions. The most convenient part is being able to dispose of trash directly into the nearby bin after eating, making the dining experience even smoother.

Xiancao is conveniently located in a bustling area, and the best part is you rarely have to wait in line! Yen chose the ice cream grass jelly, which was just the right size—not too much, not too little—perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up. It was satisfying and refreshing, ideal for one person.

The grass jelly had a pleasant, smooth texture that was easy to eat. Paired with vanilla ice cream, it created a more complex and varied flavor profile, making each bite even richer and more enjoyable for Yen.

However, Yen noted that the ice cream grass jelly wasn't quite as cold as expected, so it didn't offer a strong cooling effect. For a more intense chill, the regular grass jelly ice is recommended.

Overall, Yen found this to be a great spot to relax and enjoy Penghu Grass Jelly Ice. It's also conveniently close to souvenir shops, making it a comfortable and inviting Penghu dessert venue.