San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX

Coconut tapioca


Hot Joy

Coconut tapioca

Hot Joy
1101 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
(210) 940-4488
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This is no ordinary coconut tapioca — not even close! It kicks off with a scoop of Thai tea ice cream, carrying that deep, aromatic punch that wakes up every corner of your palate. Then comes the silky layer of sweet coconut kaya, rich and velvety with just a whisper of pandan leaf weaving through for a floral, tropical lift. Toss in a bit of candied rice for crunch and fresh pineapple for that bright, tangy pop — and suddenly, you’re not eating dessert, you’re time traveling through Southeast Asia with a spoon in your hand. Sweet, spicy, fragrant, and completely unexpected. This tapioca is a masterpiece of contrasts.

DISHED UP BY...

Brad Blankenship

Brad Blankenship is a retired integrative medicine doctor who has resided in Nashville for over 50 years. He, along with his wife Lulu Burns-Keller travel the US in search of new flavors. Together, they write, photograph and review for Beyondish in the Nashville area and beyond.

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