The Stinky Tofu I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Stinky Tofu and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the comforting and warming was right, basil was handled the way it should be.

bubble tea was invented in Taiwan and exported globally as one of the most influential food trends of recent decades. Growing up it was always a family dumpling house, which shaped my reference point entirely. soy milk warm alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.