Ho Chi Minh City bakery causes a stir with its "volcanic eruption" dish, some only have 5 servings per day.

(Dan Tri) - In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, a small bakery with desserts crafted like works of art, from "volcanic eruptions" to "flower gardens", makes diners admire.

Desserts simulating volcanoes and flower gardens are causing a stir in Ho Chi Minh City (Performed by: Cam Tien - Moc Khai).

Nestled in a small alley on Nguyen Van Lac Street (Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), a dessert shop named Pier Dessert, with a space of only about 50 square ^meters, attracts diners with its uniquely shaped desserts.

At this bakery, it has become common for customers to marvel and take out their phones to take pictures of the colorful cakes before enjoying them.

One of the most notable dishes at the shop is Pier Lava - a volcano-shaped cake, consisting of cream, palm sauce, surrounded by almond crumble, caramelized pistachios and colorful flower petals. All of it is… edible.

The small cake was brought out by the staff, drizzled with golden sauce, causing white smoke to rise from the “mountain top”, looking like an erupting volcano, making many guests exclaim: “So beautiful”.

When enjoying Pier Lava, customers can feel the smooth cream melting quickly in the mouth, the fatty taste of palm sugar mixed with the caramel flavor creates a cool and sweet feeling. The light crunchy almond crumble layer helps the overall taste not be too rich.

However, when the caramel meets the palm sauce, the aftertaste is quite sweet, which can make some people feel harsh.

Not only the “volcano eruption” dish, Pier Dessert also intrigues with many desserts designed more like display pieces than dishes. One of them is Hidden Forest, a dessert with the image of a “secret garden”.

The cake was placed in a small wooden box with a tight lid. When the staff gently opened the box, the “garden” inside seemed to come to life, smoke rose, revealing a layer of cool cream, covered with fresh flowers, colorful fruits and the fragrance spread throughout the room.

Many people commented that enjoying this dish is like opening a gift and inside is a real garden.

The owner of the restaurant makes exactly 5 servings of Chocolate Frame Floral Impression every day, not only because of limited ingredients, but also to maintain the quality and spirit of the dish.

When served, this dish looked like a painting. In the middle was a large flower covered with fresh dianthus flowers. All were set in a white chocolate frame, decorated with eye-catching colorful patterns.

The inside layer of the cake combines the refreshing taste of lemon, the sweet taste of lychee, the slightly sour taste of raspberry and the faint scent of flowers. A guest looked at the cake and nodded slightly: “I didn’t expect to eat a painting.”

The staff gently brought tools and cut the picture frame into small pieces. The guests were amazed to realize that everything from the frame of the picture to the decorative petals, stems and branches were edible.

The person behind these cakes is Mr. Tran Ngoc Tien (38 years old) - the owner of the shop. Having worked in luxury hotels for nearly 10 years before opening the shop, Mr. Tien does not consider himself a chef, but a storyteller through ingredients.

“Today I might make a flower dish, tomorrow I might want to try something else. I prefer to let my emotions guide me rather than plan too much,” he said, carefully adjusting the decorations on the colorful cake.

He added that the word "Pier" in the shop's name means "pier", which he chose to express his desire to turn the shop into a gentle stop for anyone who wants to enjoy dessert with all five senses.

“There are guests from Da Lat, Vung Tau (old) who come, even the elderly still sit and eat the whole cake. I find that very precious. I also want to develop the menu, bringing the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine into each cake,” he shared.

After more than three months of operation, the shop has a stable number of customers, but the biggest challenge for Mr. Tien is still the human resource problem. Although the number of customers is increasing, he is still responsible for the entire baking process. Therefore, many dishes are only served in limited quantities each day to ensure the best quality.

The shop is open from 10am to 9:30pm, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays to prepare ingredients for new batches. The menu changes constantly, sometimes saying goodbye to a familiar dish, or sometimes introducing a surprising new flavor.

Although many diners praise the concept and presentation, the restaurant still has some limitations: The space is quite small, so on weekends it is often full, customers have to wait quite a long time for their turn. Some dishes take time to prepare because the process is manual and there is only one chef to make them.

The price of the cake ranges from 160,000 to 250,000 VND/portion, which may make some customers hesitate. However, for those who consider enjoying dessert as an experience, this price is still considered reasonable.

“Cuisine is art, but art also needs to be touched, tasted and felt with the heart,” said Mr. Tien.

Pier Dessert

Address: 31/3 Nguyen Van Lac, Thanh My Tay ward, HCMC

Opening hours: 10am to 9:30pm (closed Monday and Tuesday)

Reference price: 60,000-250,000 VND

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/tiem-banh-tphcm-gay-sot-vi-mon-nui-lua-phun-trao-co-loai-chi-5-phanngay-20251105161741353.htm