Sugar is one of the most well-known French patisserie shops in the region. Unlike cake brands such as Peach Family, which win by "quantity", Shuai has received a lot of praise among dessert lovers in Chengdu by relying on its unique products and high cost performance in French dessert shops. The story of the bakery's founders is often touted as a focus of publicity, but the owner of Shu Ai admits that he did not go abroad for training, but built his own shop on his own by self-taught.
After gaining a firm foothold in the old store on Yulin West Road, Shu Ai opened a new store on Chunxi Road in 2018. However, since then, there have been fewer styles in the old store, and the quality control has also declined. In the case of one of the signature Isfahans, the mousse is filled with a large amount of ice ballast, which is entirely due to the improper handling of the desserts by the clerk when and in the way they are refrigerated. Therefore, for customers who go for the first time, it is recommended to choose the new store on Chunxi Road, which can not only try more new models, but also produce more stable products.
Yiye Zhiqiu is a creative style, and there is no lack of brilliance in terms of shape and ingredients. A brown maple-shaped cookie at the top, a jasmine-flavored ice cream in the middle, and a baked pudding that mimics the color of the earth at the bottom. The surface is sprinkled with Tieguanyin and Pu'er tea crumbles, making this dessert more diverse in terms of concept and taste, with a light tea aroma that neutralizes the sweetness, and the smooth ice cream is quite charming.
If Yiye Zhiqiu wins with traditional imagery, the starry sky conforms to the trend of recent years and is sought after by young people with its psychedelic and cool appearance. The cake is only available in new stores with a chocolate cake base, sabayon mousse and gelato ice cream, and cognac and black coffee crust. The Q-bomb coffee crust is wrapped in ice cream, and the flavor is fragrant in the mouth with a light cheese sauce, but too many elements cover up the layers of the tiramisu itself, which is a fly in the ointment.
In addition to the cake, Shu Ai's drinks are also quite special, and it is very particular about eating desserts with corresponding drinks. Sweet and sour appetizers like cucumber, lemon and grape sparkling water are perfect for summer or with a more flavorful dessert; Roselle and oolong tea, on the other hand, can provide warmth and relieve greasy after tasting desserts in winter.
Shu Ai's store is not small, but the seats are not properly placed, making it look a little messy. The interior decoration and soft decoration are in the style of literary and artistic Internet celebrity stores, but they lack a sense of design, more simple piling up, and lack of highlights. The decoration and color matching of the new store is better than that of the old store. In terms of service, the staff of Shu Ai is kind, will take the initiative to ask customers about their tastes, give detailed introductions and suggestions, and are very familiar with their own products. It is worth mentioning that in addition to dine-in cakes, Shu Ai also provides birthday cake delivery services, although the style is not as diverse as some online brands, but the level is very stable, and at the same time has an advantage in price, which is sought after by old fans.
