SHING WANG BUBBLE TEA CAFE

SW Cafe to discontinue the Banh Mi.

2011-04-17T12:36:00.000-04:00

Shing Wang will be discontinuing the Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sub). We know that many of our fans will be disappointed and we are truly very sorry!

Try A Custom Blended Slush Bubble Tea - "Mango Strawberry" - $6.50

2011-02-20T22:30:00.001-05:00

Miami New Times Review - Feb 2011 - Thank You Lee Klein!

2011-02-17T09:54:00.003-05:00

Lee Klein from the Miami New Times stopped by our restaurant last night. What a nice guy! Here is the article he posted on the Short Order Section of the Miami New Times Blog:

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2011/02/banh_mi_bubble_tea_mock_smoked.php

Call In Your Order...305.654.4008. See Attached Menus.

2011-02-03T23:20:00.004-05:00

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit!

2011-02-03T17:15:00.004-05:00

新年快樂

Customer's Fave: Taiwanese Braised Pork Stew (Nu Rou Fan)

2011-01-30T23:01:00.004-05:00

Only $6.00

Hearty Home Cooking!

This is a Popular Taiwanese Dish. Delish!

Farewell to AVOCADO Bubble Tea.... :-(

2011-01-24T09:49:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately, we will no longer be offering Avocado Bubble Tea. Our supplier is discontinuing this flavor. Sad news for our Avocado fans. :-(

Now Offering TOFU BANH MI for $6.00!

2011-01-24T09:48:00.002-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

2010-12-31T21:46:00.001-05:00

To all of our loyal customers,

THANK YOU for a great 2010! We would like to wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2011. See you next year!

Sincerely,
Management

Hours :: Happy New Year

2010-12-28T10:15:00.003-05:00

Friday, December 31st: 11:30a-9:30p

Saturday, Jan 1st: 12p-6p

Sunday, Jan 2nd: 3p-8p

Shing Wang wishes you a safe New Year!!!! See you soon!

"Shing Wang Sells the Real Banh Mi"....Miami New Times

2010-12-20T10:00:00.002-05:00

Check out our latest article from the Miami New Times, published on December 20, 2010 by Lee Klein. Thanks Lee!

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2010/12/shing_wang_sells_banh_mi.php

Closing at 6PM today! Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T14:43:00.001-04:00

FOLLOW US ON Twitter & Facebook!

2010-10-31T14:42:00.003-04:00

TWITTER
http://twitter.com/ShingWangCafe

FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1228104691

Our Menu

2010-10-22T21:16:00.004-04:00

You don't need to wait! Call us at 305-654-4008 to either place your Food Order or your Drink Order!!!!!!

Shing Wang on Thrillist.com

2010-09-01T07:59:00.002-04:00

Thank you Thrillist for featuring Shing Wang on your website! Click below for the link to the Thrillist website.

http://www.thrillist.com/the-vault.html?filter0=&filter1=510&filter2=**ALL**

Roast Pork Banh Mi and Roast Pork Over Rice

2010-08-13T07:57:00.001-04:00

We are getting ready to roll our our Roast Pork Banh Mi for $5 and Roast Pork Over Rice for $6. We roast our pork in-house using our special homemade recipe!

Our Banh Mi Menu

2010-08-08T22:24:00.003-04:00

Here is our current Banh Mi menu! We will be adding more options shortly. Our goal is to have the most extensive (& most delicious) Banh Mi menu in South Florida. We already have the most extensive Bubble Tea menu so why not Banh Mi. Afterall, Banh Mi compliments Bubble Tea, right?

Taiwanese Glutinous Meatball (Ba-Wan)

2010-08-07T16:54:00.002-04:00

Ba-wan (Chinese: 肉圓; pinyin: roù yuán; literally "meat circle") is a Taiwanese snack food, consisting of a 6-8 cm diameter disk-shaped translucent dough filled with a savory stuffing and served with a sweet and savory sauce. The stuffing consists of a mixture of pork, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms.

The gelatinous dough is made of a combination of corn starch, sweet potato starch, and rice flour, which gives it its chewy, sticky, and gelatinous texture and a greyish translucent hue. Ba-wan are initially cooked by steaming and then, pan-fried.

We hope you enjoy our Ba-Wan!

Bun Bun Anyone?

2010-08-07T11:46:00.004-04:00

Our Steam Chinese Bun Bun's have been selling like hotcakes! Who knew these deliciously steamed bun bun's would be such a hit! We have Chicken, Pork, and Veggie. Come on in and give your bun bun a bun bun to try!

Truth Behind Our Banh Mi

2010-08-04T20:42:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone! Our Banh Mi's are here. We are currently serving three versions....Classic (Pate and 4 VN Deli Meats), Vegetarian Soy Fish, and Ground Pork. All $5 except for the Veggie Fish ($6). In a few weeks, we will be rolling out an extensive Banh Mi menu to include approximately 25 options including Vegetarian/Vegan friendly options. We understand the Banh Mi is all about the bread so we searched long and hard to find a local Vietnamese baker who bakes us Authentic Vietnamese French Baguettes daily.

Are you wondering why we decided to offer Banh Mi? The answer is...WE LOVE BANH MI! Coming from NYC, we eat these all the time and can get them literally, in any borough. Why, in a melting pot such as Miami, is it so hard to find Banh Mi? We have researched and tested lots and lots of Banh Mi through the years in various metropolitan cities and hope you enjoy what we find to be some pretty darn good Banh Mi's in South Florida.

Our Newly Renovated Bubble Tea Cafe

2010-07-28T21:11:00.001-04:00

Celebrate with us this Friday, July 30th

2010-07-26T20:46:00.002-04:00

We invite you to join us this Friday, July 30th for our Grand Re-Opening celebration! We will have specials available all day. Bring your computer, bring your friends, bring your smiles to the newly renovated Shing Wang Bubble Tea Cafe! We invite you to come hang with us this Friday!!!!!

New Management, Same Family Owned, New Menu, Same Delicious Bubble Tea....and then some!

We will re-open on Friday, 7/23...

2010-07-19T20:48:00.002-04:00

To all of our loyal Shing Wang customers,

We will re-open this Friday, July 23rd. Our renovation will need an additional day. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you real soon!

Thank you,
Shing Wang Restaurant

Service Alert - Delivery Coming Soon!

2010-06-27T22:43:00.005-04:00

SERVICE ALERT - Beginning in August, Shing Wang Bubble Tea Cafe will deliver whatever is on our menu to you! Yes, this includes our famously refreshing Bubble Tea!

Minimum delivery order $10 + $2 delivery charge. Within a 3-mile radius only.

Coming Soon.....Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

2010-06-19T00:11:00.005-04:00

We are hard at work planning the New Shing Wang menu. In New York City, these delicious Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) are popping up in all the boroughs...Park Slope, Williamsburg, Sunset Park, Union Square, Forrest Hills, Grammercy, etc. There is even a Banh Mi food truck stationed on Wall Street each weekday. This may even be the No. 1 Sandwich right now in New York. As you know, this is South Florida. Banh Mi's are hard to come by so we are super psyched to roll that out next month!

Okay....what is a Banh Mi (pronounced bun-me)? It's part French, part Vietnamese. It is an explosion of flavors with just enough meats, sweet carrots, icy cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and hot chiles served on a warm french baguette. Now, doesn't that sound delicious?

Update

2010-06-09T20:03:00.009-04:00

To our loyal Shing Wang customers,

We would like to thank our customers for their loyalty and patronage over the past two years. THANK YOU! Our current owners/chef, Sing & Charles, will be retiring on July 17th. They will truly miss saying hello to each of you as you walked through the doors of Shing Wang. Hence, it is time to pass the torch onto her daughter.

Towards the second half of July, you may notice a few changes upon your visit to Shing Wang. The establishment will be given a fresh, modern look with a revamped menu that will compliment your Bubble Tea palette. Shing Wang will still offer their extensive Bubble Tea menu however, only the most popular Vegetarian/Vegan dishes will still remain. Additionally, free Wi-Fi will be available.

Please be patient with us during our July transition. Thank you for your loyalty and patience. We hope you will enjoy the NEW Shing Wang! See you soon!

Sincerely,
Shing Wang Restaurant

WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE!

2010-02-24T08:03:00.003-05:00

WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE!

During the middle of July, our cafe will be undergoing a fresh and modern makeover. Please be patient during this transition. Thank you!

Bubble Tea Straws

2010-02-23T08:08:00.001-05:00

www.VegSouthFlorida.com

2010-02-22T20:39:00.001-05:00

Thank you for listing us on your website and for being a loyal Shing Wang customer!!! Come back soon for your Large Green Tea Soy Bubble Tea! ;-)

Visit www.VegSouthFlorida.com for an extensive list of Vegetarian/Vegan friendly establishments throughout Dade/Broward/Palm Beach counties and the Florida Keys. Great website!

Happy Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day!!!!

2010-02-14T16:00:00.001-05:00

$5.00 Four Piece Wings & Fried Rice $5.00

2009-12-30T21:42:00.002-05:00

EVERYDAY SPECIAL

$5.00

4 PC WINGS & FRIED RICE
(fresh made-to-order fried rice; not the 'already made plop on your plate' kind)

ONLY $5.00 EVERY DAY!

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!

2009-12-30T21:41:00.001-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

2009-12-25T21:42:00.000-05:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU!!!!

2009-11-26T18:16:00.002-05:00

To all of our loyal customers,

We would like to say 'thank you' for supporting us and being our loyal customer!!!! We are VERY grateful. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!

Wishing You All The Best,
Shing Wang Restaurant

Porky Cola Please :: $5.95

2009-11-17T20:39:00.003-05:00

Our new entree item, Porky Cola, has been flying! So much so that we usually are sold out. For those who do not know what Porky Cola is, it is an Authentic Taiwanese Braised Stew Pork dish (VERY popular in Taiwan). You haven't visited Taiwan until you've tried this dish! Order yours today. Served over a steaming bed of fragrant jasmine rice! $5.95.

Need Your Order Fast? Call us ahead at 305.654.4008!

2009-11-15T17:11:00.001-05:00

CHOCO LOCO!

2009-11-14T20:32:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! Lots of people have been going loco for our Chocolate Flavored Bubble Tea Slush! Have you tried one? It will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! Don't forget to use your Bubble Tea Reward Card.....Buy 12, Get 1 Free!

NEW MENU ITEM :: Jumbo Bucket of Fried Rice

2009-11-04T16:09:00.002-05:00

Vegetable Fried Rice $12.95

Pork, Chicken, Ham or Shrimp $13.95

Special Fried Rice (Ham, Shrimp & Chicken) $14.95

Bubble Tea Reward Card

2009-11-02T17:03:00.001-05:00

Don't forget to use your Bubble Tea Reward Card when purchasing a Large Bubble Tea or a Bubble Tea Slush w/ Tapioca. Remember...Order 12 and Get 1 Free!!!!!!

Want your Bubble Tea less sweet? Let us know!

2009-11-01T16:58:00.000-05:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-31T21:33:00.000-04:00

If You Like Fraps, Try This!

2009-10-30T10:48:00.004-04:00

If you crave Coffee Frappucinos, then try our Coffee Mocha or Coffee flavored slush! Prefer to have it without tapioca (boba)? No worries...just let us know! Remember, our slushes only come in one size...a delicious Large (which would be the approx. size of a Venti). Come in soon to satisfy your Coffee Craving!

p.s. = we use real premium brewed coffee in these drinks! ;-)

$5.00 ALL DAY SPECIAL

2009-10-29T10:46:00.000-04:00

$5.00...$5.00...$5.00

4-PC CHICKEN WINGS & FRIED RICE

SPECIAL

In A Hurry? Call Your Order In! 305-654-4008

2009-10-25T10:06:00.003-04:00

NEW MENU ITEM :: "Porky Cola" :: $5.95

2009-10-24T12:58:00.006-04:00

We are now serving an Authentic Taiwanese Braised Pork Stew entree called "Porky Cola". I know its title may sound a bit strange but it is quite delicious over a steaming bed of jasmine rice! Only $5.95.

NEW MENU ITEM :: Thai Donut Dessert :: $4.50

2009-10-22T22:13:00.001-04:00

We now offer melt-in-your-mouth Thai Donuts! C'mon and treat yourself. Only $4.50!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

2009-10-20T17:31:00.000-04:00

To all of our loyal customers,

Our kitchen is now OPEN! Thank you for all of your understanding, support, patience and most of all, your well wishes!!!! We are extremely grateful!

See you soon!

Shing Wang Restaurant

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

2009-10-14T21:09:00.004-04:00

To all of our loyal Shing Wang customers,

Our kitchen will be closed until next Tuesday or Wednesday due to the chef being ill however, our Bubble Tea Stations will continue to be OPEN for business. We will be able to serve you Appetizers, as well.

Sorry for the inconvenience! We will put up another posting when the kitchen reopens or give us a ring at 305-654-4008.

In the meantime, please stop by to get your Bubble Fix!!!

Thank you for your continued support!!!!

Sincerely,
Shing Wang Restaurant
305-654-4008

$5.00 ALL DAY SPECIAL

2009-09-27T22:04:00.001-04:00

$5.00...$5.00...$5.00

4-PC CHICKEN WINGS & FRIED RICE

SPECIAL

NEW ADDITION MENU

2009-09-06T14:38:00.003-04:00

Here is our new addition to our current menu! See you soon!

With Gratitude...

2009-09-02T22:28:00.008-04:00

To all of our loyal customers,

We would like to tell you all 'thank you' for being our loyal customer since we opened in April 2008.

Due to economic circumstances, beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2009, SHING WANG RESTAURANT will additionally offer a minimal menu for the carnivores out there. We will be offering menu items such as Special Fried Rice (made with real chicken, ham & shrimp) and Fried Chicken Wings. Shing Wang Restaurant will still offer ALL of our vegetarian dishes currently on our menu.

We are still the same restaurant, same staff, same smiles but with a little more to offer. We hope to see you again soon!

Thank you, once again, for your patronage!

Sincerely,
Shing Wang Restaurant

BACK TO SCHOOL

2009-08-24T15:34:00.002-04:00

Welcome Back To School! Everyone at Shing Wang would like to wish you a fantastic school year ahead. See you soon!

OUR MENU

2009-08-20T22:20:00.000-04:00

MENU ITEM :: Mochi Ice Cream :: $1.25 each

2009-08-05T20:24:00.005-04:00

Have you tried our selection of Mochi Ice Cream? This Japanese confection is made of mochi (pulverized sticky rice) with a creamy ice cream filling.

Flavors:

Chocolate
Green Tea
Mango
Red Bean
Strawberry
Vanilla

$1.25 each

SHING WANG :: TOP 5 BEST SELLERS

2009-08-04T11:06:00.003-04:00

Shing Wang's Top 5 Vegetarian Best Sellers!!!

1) Mango Chicken
2) Pan Fried Dumplings
3) Smokin' Duck
4) Sweet & Sour Fish
5) Tofu with Mixed Vegetables

NEW MENU ITEM :: Veggie Chicken Nuggets

2009-08-03T08:21:00.004-04:00

Introducing our new menu item....Veggie Chicken Nuggets fried to perfection and served with our special Sweet Chili Sauce.

8 for $6.95

SHING WANG :: TOP 5 BEST SELLERS

2009-08-01T20:59:00.000-04:00

Shing Wang's Top 5 Best Selling Bubble Tea Flavors

1) Taro
2) Mango
3) Thai Tea
4) Green Tea
5) Red Bean

Summer is Here...Time for some Refreshing Shaved Ice

2009-07-21T10:38:00.001-04:00

HAPPY SUMMER!

We hope everyone is enjoying their Summer! Don't forget to try our Summer Shaved Ice Specials!!!! It is a perfect refreshing treat on a hot South Florida afternoon. Our Summer Shaved Ice Special comes in four flavors: Mango, Honeydew, Strawberry and Kiwi, topped with a large scoop of Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream. Can you say.......YUMMY!!!!

Family Friendly Restaurant

2009-07-01T08:28:00.002-04:00

We want your entire family to be comfortable in our house! Therefore, we installed a Diaper Changing Station in our restroom for your convenience. Thank You!

BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 2009

2009-06-24T09:23:00.002-04:00

Shing Wang Restaurant would like to thank our loyal customers of South Florida and the Miami New Times for honoring us with the BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 2009 AWARD!

Always With A Smile

2009-06-14T08:57:00.004-04:00

We Always Service You With A Smile! Try Our Savory Mango Bubble Tea with Tapioca (Boba) (pictured here is our Large Size).

Awarded Best Vegetarian Restaurant 2009 by Miami New Times

2009-06-12T07:38:00.005-04:00

We have exciting news to share with you!

Shing Wang was recently awarded by the Miami New Times as the 2009 BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT (link below). We are extremely thankful to have loyal customers like you who have been supporting us.

http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2009/award/best-vegetarian-restaurant-1653208/

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

All The Best,
Shing Wang Vegetarian & Bubble Tea House

We Want To Hear From You

2009-05-31T09:04:00.000-04:00

What would YOU like to see in our Gift Kiosk? Send us an email to: shingwangrestaurant@yahoo.com

South Florida's BEST BUBBLE (Boba) TEA

2009-04-15T14:37:00.006-04:00

Here are a few of the many reasons our Bubble (Boba) Tea is THE BEST in South Florida:

1) We make our Bubble Tea Syrup FRESH with the secret Taiwanese recipe; not store bought.

2) Our Bubbles (Boba) are THOROUGHLY COOKED; not hard or firm. Our bubbles (boba) are always soft, both inside and out.

3) We add FRESH FRUIT in all of our Fruity Bubble Tea drinks. We also, add FRESH Red Beans along with the Bubbles (Boba) to the Red Bean Bubble Tea drink.

4) Our service ALWAYS comes with a SMILE!

Our 1 Year Anniversary

2009-04-12T06:56:00.002-04:00

To all of our dear customers,

Today is our 1 year Anniversary! We would like to send a HUGE THANKS to all of our loyal customers for their support.

Thank you very much! See you very soon!

From everyone at Shing Wang.

ps- Happy Easter everyone.

Join our Facebook Group!

2009-03-30T05:59:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone! We recently created a group on Facebook. Please join our group if you LOVE LOVE LOVE Bubble Tea or if you LOVE LOVE LOVE Vegetarian Cuisine! Sign up for Shing Wang Specials and News.

Search for ShingWang BubbleTea on Facebook! See you there!

NEW ARRIVALS....Japanese Bento Boxes!

2009-03-29T20:15:00.004-04:00

We just got in our new shipment of CUTE Japanese Bento Boxes (a.k.a. Lunch Boxes) & Bento Accessories available for sale in our gift kiosk. Here is a peek. See you soon!

Extra...extra...extra...

2009-03-14T18:32:00.001-04:00

We've listened to you! We added 2 extra Bubble Tea Stations to make your wait time go a bit faster. Don't forget to ask for your Bubble Tea Reward Card on your next visit.

We welcome your comments and suggestions to make your Shing Wang experience better! You can always send us an email at shingwangrestaurant@yahoo.com

Thank You!

Now Open 7 Days

2009-02-16T02:50:00.001-05:00

As of Tuesday, February 17, Shing Wang Restaurant will be open 7 days. Thank you!

We Want To Hear From You

2009-02-12T14:03:00.000-05:00

We want to hear from you! How can we make your Shing Wang experience better? Send us an email at shingwangrestaurant@yahoo.com. Your feedback is very much appreciated!!!!

Bubble Tea Reward Card

2008-12-20T19:26:00.002-05:00

Don't forget to use your Bubble Tea Reward Card when purchasing a Large Bubble Tea or a Bubble Tea Slush w/ Tapioca. Remember...Order 12 and Get 1 Free!!!!!!

New Additions...

2008-12-17T07:28:00.002-05:00

Stop by our gifts display for our new Swarovski Crystal Jewelry collection. Just in time for the holidays!!!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

2008-12-09T14:02:00.001-05:00

We would like to wish all of our customers a very Happy Holiday and a safe New Year! We will be OPEN on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Thank you!

Our New Menu

2008-11-24T13:42:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!

We would like to inform you that our menu has been revised to reflect current prices. We've attached it to this posting.

Thank you for your continued business and support!

Our Recent Miami Herald Review

2008-08-23T16:42:00.002-04:00

We recently received a Miami Herald Restaurant review. Thank you for your support!!!!!

Please copy and paste the following link: http://www.miami.com/eat-here-shing-wang-article

Bubble Tea Customer Reward Card - 8/1/08

2008-07-24T17:24:00.003-04:00

Beginning August 1st, we will be introducing our Bubble Tea Customer Reward Card. Buy 12 Large Bubble Teas or Slush With Tapioca, Get 1 Free. Offer is only valid on the above listed beverages. Remember, the Slush has to have Tapioca in order to qualify.

One Card Per Customer.

CLOSED TUESDAYS

2008-07-24T17:21:00.003-04:00

To all of our customers:

We will be closed on Tuesdays. Everything else remains the same.

Open Wed-Mon
Hours: 11:30 AM-9:30 PM

Thank you!

For Telephone Pick Up Orders, Please Call 305.654.4008. Thank You!

2008-05-18T22:53:00.000-04:00

We Listen To You!

2008-05-16T10:55:00.000-04:00

Recently, we have been getting requests for Singapore Rice Noodles as well as, Singapore Chow Fun (curry noodles). We listened to you and now offer both Singapore Rice Noodles and Singapore Chow Fun for $6.95. Comes with Miso Soup.

We would like to thank all of our customers for their support!!!!! THANK YOU! SHEI SHEI!!!!

Restaurant Review :: MIAMI NEW TIMES 5.8.08

2008-05-07T22:19:00.006-04:00

We are pleased to announce that the Miami New Times have given us a review (see below).

The Unreal Deal

Fresh, flavorful, healthful Chinese food — plus bubble tea! — at an excellent price.

By Lee Klein

Published: May 8, 2008

Subject(s): North Miami Beach, Shing Wang Vegetarian, Icee & Tea House

Food is fashion: Halter tops and haute French one day, bling and sushi the next. American-Chinese restaurants began to fall from favor about the time men started wearing earrings, and nowadays the dark, stodgy interiors and tired, predictable cuisine are like mutton chop sideburns to the alluringly clean face of contemporary Asian dining. These emporiums of egg foo yung have retained their most loyal legion of fans, but still — there are only so many Jews. When China won rights to the upcoming Olympics, I envisioned a potential re-embrace of the once-dominant American-Asian fare; then I witnessed the torturous tour of the torch and thought, maybe not. But upon paying a visit to Shing Wang Vegetarian, Icee & Tea House in North Miami Beach, I returned to the thought that General Tso just might grab the gold once again.

Shing Wang signals the arrival of Miami's first all-vegetarian Chinese restaurant and one of its few purveyors of Taiwanese shaved ice and bubble tea. The latter originated in the Eighties as a beverage predominantly sold outside of schools — a means for children to enjoy a sweet afternoon tea. During the Nineties, the drink achieved fad status throughout much of Asia, and earlier this decade ignited similar passions in some American cities — but not this one. It's made from powdered milk, sugar, tea, and one main flavoring ingredient (such as mango, taro, or green tea); viscous pearls of black tapioca are piled in the bottom of the cup. "Bubble" refers not to the tapioca but to a milkshake-like foam that forms on the surface from vigorous blending. Shing Wang calls its bubble tea "tapioca" (it can also be referred to as "pearl milk tea"), and it is delicious — we especially savored the red bean, mung bean, litchi, and strawberry flavors. As per custom, each is served in a large, transparent plastic container that's sealed with a thin cellophane wrap on top (via a cool two-reeled machine that looks like a film-editing device snatched from Willy Wonka). A straw — extra-wide to let those tapioca balls flow — gets poked through the cellophane. If you're wondering whether Taiwanese schoolkids might use these straws to shoot the gummy pellets at each other for sport: Yes, they do.

There are dozens of other alluring beverage options, from fruit juices such as plum, watermelon, and carambola, to hot teas like apple, green, and kumquat, to beers including Bud, Corona, and Tsing-Tao. Glasses of Chardonnay and Cabernet are on hand for $4 apiece, but I don't think that's what you want to be drinking here.

The little room is sparse, bright, and colorful. It is a self-service establishment, with Julie and manager Sussy ("chief of bubbles and beverages," she says) behind the counter. They are friendly, Taipei-trained in the art of shaved-ice desserts and bubble teas, and fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, English, and Spanish. Seriously. Chef/owner Sing Kelly occasionally escapes from the kitchen to check on guests.

How it works: Select your mock meat (beef, chicken, pork) or seafood (shrimp, scallops, lobster, and squid are listed on the menu, but only the first is currently available), each prepared from soy and wheat gluten products. Then pair it with one of a dozen-plus Chinese preparations such as black bean sauce, piquant ko-po sauce, or mixed vegetables; pepper steak or General "Tao"-style; and noodle or rice dishes. Mixing-and-matching can potentially yield more than 60 distinct dinners, not including separate vegetable and tofu offerings. A cup of miso soup comes with each entrée, as does a heap of jasmine or brown rice. The price for this hearty meal, at lunch or dinnertime, is a mere $6.95.

The fake beef looks just like the real deal, although texturally closer in slice form than in strips; the latter were rather spongy. The taste isn't quite steaklike, but when spiked with five-spice and other Asian accents, it fairly approximates the meat found in traditional Chinese stir-fries. The pork mimicry arrives as moist, meaty lumps imbued with mildly piquant flavor, chicken as thin slices of somewhat tasteless white meat (just like real chicken breast). Small beige cubes of ham in exemplary fried rice proved the purest parrotry of all, exhibiting the appearance, texture, and mildly smoky taste of roast pork. Vegetables that accompany the proteins vary from dish to dish, but most contain some combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers, bok choy, snow peas, green beans, water chestnuts, baby corn, and broccoli.

Wide ribbons of soft, white chow fun noodles were fine but needed more sauce and zing. A few other items were likewise lacking in punch, including a crisply fried but blandly cabbaged spring roll, and pan-fried vegetable dumplings that passed muster — though you can find better elsewhere. Sesame balls of tender white glutinous rice flour and sweetened red bean paste were the best starter sampled, although they'd make a better dessert.

Shing Wang opened less than a month ago. Certain menu items haven't yet been launched, including radish soup, bean curd skin, and all seafood selections except shrimp. One can only hope the upcoming shellfish simulations come closer to the mark; the shrimp's texture was regrettably rubbery — to the point that only decorum stopped me from bouncing one against the wall and catching it on the rebound. I wonder if the kids in Taiwan have thought of this.

There is no shortage of dessert options, the most obvious being "slush ice" (kakigori), a snow cone that comes with choice of 13 syrup flavors (all homemade), including mung bean, litchi, banana, honeydew, and taro. "Taiwanese shaved ice" is a bit more complex. Patrons select four of 34 toppings that encompass fresh fruits (cantaloupe, kiwi), puddings (chocolate, almond), beans (red, mung), jellies (mango, lemon grass), peanuts, corn, condensed milk, six types of dried plums, longan sweet rice, barley, and so forth. Shaved ice can become a meal in itself — albeit a strange one.

Could these soy substitutes con a carnivore? Never. But vegetarians and vegans will deem it close enough, and most folks should appreciate it for what it is: fresh, flavorful, healthful Chinese food at an excellent price. And those who find faux protein not to be their cup of tea might very well discover that bubble tea is. Shing Wang brings yesterday's American-Chinese cuisine into the realm of relevant 21st-century dining. The torch has been passed.

New Menu Item :: Smokin' Duck

2008-05-06T22:53:00.000-04:00

Try our NEW Smokin' Duck! Imitation, of course.

Sizzlin' Summer Specials

2008-05-05T17:46:00.009-04:00

Summer is here and we are ready!!! Introducing our Sizzlin' Summer Shaved Ice Specials for only $4.00. Only Fresh Fruits Allowed.

Only available for a Limited Time.

Banana Split
Strawberry
Kiwi
Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Mango
Choose Any Two Fruits Above for $4.50

Did You Know?

2008-04-28T14:00:00.004-04:00

Did you know that we currently offer 34 delicious toppings for our Taiwanese Shaved Ice (Chua Bing) desserts? Here is what we currently offer:

FRESH FRUIT
Mango
Kiwi
Strawberry
Pineapple
Honeydew
Cantaloupe
Lychee (canned)

PUDDING
Chocolate
Egg
Mango
Almond

BEAN
Red
Mung (Green)
Kidney

JELLY
Lychee
Mango
Grape
Tri-Color
Grass
Lemon Grass

OTHER TOPPINGS
Barley
Taro
Peanut
Sweet Corn
Condensed Milk
6 Types of Dried Plums
Dried Green Mango
Chewy Sweet Rice Balls
Longan Sweet Rice

If there is a topping that you would like to see on our list, please send us an email: shingwangrestaurant@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

All Things Cute!

2008-04-25T16:06:00.006-04:00

Inside Shing Wang Restaurant, you will find Mei Mei's corner. This corner is dedicated to 'all things cute!'. We are constantly on the lookout for cute and unique gifts. We currently carry an assortment of fashion necklaces, bracelets, earrings, hair accessories, silk pouches, jewelry holders, handbags, cell phone holders, cell phone jewelry, etc.. In addition, we carry an assortment of Feng Shui and Buddhist items.

Cash Only for gifts.

Keep checking us out as we are always adding new items. Thanks!

Try Our Yummy Fried Chinese Bun Bun's

2008-04-25T15:40:00.003-04:00

Try our delicious Fried Chinese Bun Bun's. These are new to our menu. Served as an appetizer or an after-dinner dessert item. Each order brings 8 bun bun's for $3.50.

Served with a sweet sauce. Enjoy!

Got Bubbles?

2008-04-24T20:52:00.005-04:00

Enjoy our refreshing Bubble Teas in an array of flavors. Pictured here are our Original Flavored Bubble Tea & Passion Fruit Flavored Slush.

Taiwanese Bubble Tea & Shaved Ice Desserts

2008-04-23T16:16:00.004-04:00

Our delicious syrup that we use in our shaved ice desserts and bubble teas is a secret homemade recipe that originates from Taiwan. Other bubble tea shops use store bought syrup. It is one of the many reasons why our bubble teas and shaved ice desserts taste so yummy!

View Our Menu

2008-04-18T16:12:00.002-04:00

PRESS RELEASE

2008-04-17T21:51:00.000-04:00

Sample Pictures of Our Dishes

2008-04-16T09:41:00.002-04:00

For some of our customers, it is their first time trying Chinese Vegetarian food with Mock products. Here are some pictures of a few of our offerings.

New Menu Items :: Enjoy! Shei-Shei Ni! Thank you!

2008-04-15T10:49:00.000-04:00

About Us

2008-04-14T17:48:00.001-04:00

As we like to get to know our customers, here is some info about us:

Chef Sing (Taipei, Taiwan) - Vegetarian and Chef. Trained in Taipei in the Art of Shaved Ice (Chua Bing) & Bubble (Boba) Tea.

Sussy (Taipei, Taiwan) - Chief of Bubbles & Beverages and Restaurant Manager with 10 years of management experience. Over 25 years in the restaurant industry.

Julie (Taipei, Taiwan) - Trained in Taipei in the Art of Shaved Ice (Chua Bing) & Bubble Tea (Boba), serving customers for the past 15 years in Taiwan and Dallas.

Our GRAND OPENING Day!

2008-04-13T02:01:00.000-04:00

Shing Wang Restaurant would like to THANK all of our customers for joining us in our Grand Opening on Saturday, April 12th. We would like to share with you a few of our Grand Opening pictures. Enjoy!

Shei-Shei Ni (Thank You!)

What is Chua Bing (Shaved Ice)?

2008-04-09T20:49:00.000-04:00

Chua Bing or Ba Boa Bing (or Shaved Ice) is a famous Taiwanese dessert made from thinly shaved ice with your choice of toppings -- fruits, beans, jelly-like things, nuts. Think of it as the Taiwanese version of American Ice Cream. Chua Bing is great on a hot summer day, especially in the tropical Miami weather.

SHING WANG RESTAURANT to open APRIL 12, 2008 in N MIAMI BEACH

2008-03-07T08:00:00.001-05:00

SHING WANG RESTAURANT will open its doors on April 12, 2008 in North Miami Beach. We will offer AUTHENTIC TAIWANESE Vegetarian Cuisine, Shaved Ice with a Variety of Toppings & Various Flavors of Bubble (Boba) Tapioca Tea.

Hours: 11:30AM - 9:30AM, Open Wednesday - Monday, closed Tuesday
Payments Accepted: Cash, Visa, Master Card & Discover. No Checks.
Atmosphere: Casual, Family Friendly
Eat-In & Take-Out; Self Serve

Our website, www.shingwangrestaurant.com, is currently under construction.

SHING WANG RESTAURANT
237 NE 167 ST
N Miami Beach, FL 33162
(305) 654-4008 & (305) 654-4007