Ube? Wtf is Ube? If you’re not familar with Ube, it can be a little intimidating, especially to eat. Ube is simply purple yam and it’s being transformed into tasty cultured desserts sure to leave you wanting more. Here’s our list of 7 spots to get your Ube fix or try the purple goodness.
Cafe de Cebu
This golden goodness is Cafe de Cebu’s Banana Fritter with Ube ice cream. bomb.org 3399 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Ono Sweets 702
Ono Sweets 702 serves up Ube, Mochi-style. Be careful, these little poppers can be addicting. 5597 S. Rainbow blvd, 89118 Las Vegas
Gelatology
Everyone remembers “whoopie pies” as a child and Gelatology is bringing back those feels with Ube whoopie pies. 7910 S Rainbow Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Cutting Board Filipino Gastro Pub
Cutting Board serves up their wild Halo Halo Filipino dessert inside a coconut topped with Ube ice cream. Later, abs. 2131 Rock Springs Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Crown Bakery
This China Town bakery dishes out a warm, flaky Ube Bun filled with creamy Ube. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. 355 Spring Mountain Rd # 207, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats
Magnolia has arrived in Vegas and the Ube ice cream is some of the best around. 3890 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Tina’s Filipino Cuisine
Tina’s serves up traditional Filipino cuisine and their Ube ice cream is a fail-proof choice for dessert. Trust. 7720 S Jones Blvd #105, Las Vegas, NV 89139
George Kamakahi
Love ube any way served and made. It’s similar to the Okinawan sweet potato or Hawaiian Sweet potato.