Had to see what the hype was all about.

Essentially a hefty tart loaded with lightly sweetened taro paste (didn’t taste of milk or cream), Honolulu’s Handmade Taro Crispy Tart ($3.90) was just like the real deal - pure mashed yam. The cottony-soft, smooth bite of the filling was right up my alley and the orh nee to pastry ratio was very satisfying, especially for a taro fan such as myself. The crust lacked a little oomph as the texture was not all that crisp or flakey and could definitely be a tad more buttery. However, I appreciate how thin the base was and it didn’t take away from the natural earthiness of the piped yam.