The Wagamama Ube Cherry Bao Nut is a playful dessert that combines soft, panko-coated bao with creamy ice cream for a unique sweet treat. The warm, lightly crispy bao bun is filled with a scoop of ice cream and finished with a flavorful sauce, creating a contrast of crunchy coating, fluffy dough, and smooth sweetness. Inspired by bold Asian dessert flavors, this indulgent bite offers a rich, colorful, and satisfying finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Panko bao filled with a scoop of ice cream + sauce
Nutritional Information
The Ube Cherry Bao Nut is a unique dessert treat featuring a soft bao-style doughnut filled with sweet ube and cherry flavours, offering a vibrant mix of creamy and fruity notes in every bite. With its filled centre and dessert-style ingredients, reviewing the nutritional information below helps you understand how this indulgent option fits into your daily calorie and sugar intake.
| Values | Per Serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| energy (kcal) | 533 | 3.5 |
| Energy (kj) | 2,048 | 1173 |
| protein (g) | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| carb (g) | 88.8 | 50.8 |
| of which sugars (g) | 32.6 | 18.7 |
| fat (g) | 16.9 | 9.7 |
| sat fat (g) | 7.2 | 4.1 |
| sodium (g) | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| salt (g) | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| fibre (g) | 3.4 | 1.9 |
Allergens
Contains: cereals containing gluten (wheat), soya
May Contain: cereals containing gluten (barley), sesame, sulphites
Adults and youth aged 13 and older typically require an average of 2,000 calories per day to meet their energy needs. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 generally need around 1,500 calories daily. However, these are only averages, and individual calorie needs may vary depending on various factors.
Is It a Healthy Choice?
Ube Cherry Bao Nut is a less healthy, indulgent dessert choice, mainly because it is high in calories, carbohydrates, and sugar for a sweet item. At around 533 calories per serving, it sits in the heavier range of the Wagamama dessert menu. It is more filling than a small ice cream or lighter sweet option, but nutritionally it works better as an occasional treat than a healthy finish to a meal.
The biggest issue is its carbohydrate load. With 88.8g of carbohydrates and 32.6g of sugar, this dessert delivers a large amount of fast energy, mostly from sweet and starchy ingredients. Protein is low at 4.7g, so it does not add much satiety or muscle-supporting value. Fibre is modest at 3.4g, which gives a little digestive balance but not enough to offset the sugar-heavy profile.
Fat is moderate at 16.9g, with 7.2g saturated fat, making it rich but not as saturated-fat-heavy as some cream-based desserts. Salt is very low at 0.2g, so sodium is not a major concern. Ube Cherry Bao Nut is best for sharing, occasional dessert cravings, or after a lighter main. It should be limited by diners watching sugar, calories, or saturated fat.
What Does It Taste Like?
Wagamama Ube Cherry Bao Nut has a sweet, soft, and slightly fruity dessert flavor. The ube brings a mellow, creamy sweetness with a light nutty edge. It tastes gentle and smooth rather than sharp. The cherry adds a brighter, jammy note that cuts through the richer bao-style sweetness. Together, the flavors feel playful, colorful, and indulgent, with a mix of sweet purple yam, soft fruitiness, and a warm bakery-style finish.
The texture is soft, fluffy, and dessert-like. The bao-style dough feels pillowy at first, then gives way to a richer filling inside. The ube filling feels smooth and creamy, while the cherry adds a slightly sticky, jam-like contrast. If there is a fried or doughnut-style edge, it brings a light crispness around the outside. Each bite feels soft, warm, sweet, creamy, and gently chewy, with enough richness to make it feel satisfying.
For anyone who enjoys food that’s fresh, bold, and full of flavor, Wagamama is always worth a visit. Each dish is made with care, using high-quality ingredients that bring out the best in every bite. If you’re ready to explore more delicious options, check out Wagamama full menu and find your next favorite dish!
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