Hihi Desserts & drinks

Hihi Desserts & drinks is a Taiwanese-inspired cafe in West End, Brisbane, bringing together bubble tea, desserts, sushi and filling casual meals. The venue grew from West End Sushi, which was established in July 2018, before joining forces with HiHi Desserts & Drinks to expand its offering with Taiwanese dishes, snacks and drinks. It remains a handy choice when one person wants a sweet treat and another is after something more substantial.

The menu covers sushi boxes and plates, bento boxes, rice bowls, noodle soups, snacks and salads. Taiwanese fried chicken is described as a favourite, while other notable offerings include braised pork with rice, Taiwanese sausage, braised beef noodle soup, taro and pork floss sandwiches, and a range of fried snacks. The sushi selection includes options such as fresh salmon and avocado, prawn tempura rolls, mixed vegetable sushi and inari. Vegetarian choices are available, including a fried king oyster mushroom bento, vegetable miso udon noodle soup and mixed vegetable sushi.

Dessert and drink options are central to the venue’s identity, with bubble tea, cake rolls and tea-based drinks available alongside the savoury menu. That makes it suited to a quick drink and cake, a light meal, or a more comforting bento or rice bowl. The venue describes itself as a cosy hangout space and a regular spot for locals, with walk-ins welcome. It also has room for celebrations, workshops and larger groups, although reserving ahead is suggested for special occasions or bigger gatherings.

Hihi is family-friendly and also caters to groups of friends, work colleagues and diners looking for a relaxed, informal meal. Its mix of Taiwanese food, sushi, snacks, desserts and drinks gives the menu broad appeal without requiring everyone to order the same style of food. Located on Vulture Street, it is a practical West End stop for a casual meal, a takeaway order or a bubble tea break.