Yilufa Mung Bean Slush

Review

Yilufa Mung Bean Slush is at No. 133 Jiangong Road in Dajia, right beside Zhenlan Temple and next to Kang Family's fenchang stall, and several articles say it has been in business for more than forty years. It began as a cart in front of the temple and later opened a retro-style storefront as well; today the cart and the shop both operate, and one blogger called it the busiest stall in the area.

The signature is mung bean milk slush: the mung beans are blended very fine and smooth and mixed with rich milk, especially refreshing in summer. You can add tapioca pearls, and a blogger was surprised that they are served warm and nicely chewy; the contrast between icy slush and warm pearls is what makes the cup memorable. Besides mung bean, it sells old-style drinks such as star fruit juice and black tea, and diners recommend the lemon star fruit juice as tart, sweet and thirst-quenching. One blogger finished a cup and bought another for the drive home.

Most articles and diners are positive, praising the fine mung bean texture, well-cooked pearls and nostalgic flavor. Lines form when it is busy, and waits vary. Reviews are not uniformly glowing, though; some see it as an ordinary nostalgic drink without any real surprise. No source lists clear prices, so check the board on site.

Sources disagree on hours: one article says 09:30 to 23:30, others 10:00 to midnight, so confirm before going. Either way it is open from daytime to late night, so you can still get a drink after the evening temple crowds. It is mainly takeaway; scooters crowd the area, so drivers should use the paid lots around Zhenlan Temple.

It suits anyone tired from temple visiting who wants a nostalgic cold drink. First-timers should order mung bean milk with pearls to enjoy the icy-warm contrast; if you prefer something less sweet, go for star fruit juice. Pair it with Kang Family's fenchang next door for a classic Dajia temple combo.