In a sweet twist, Adelaide’s inner south is now home to Husik, a Korean pop-up dessert house that’s home to the first Jiggle Jiggle dessert in Adelaide.
Husik, which translates to “after meal” in Korean, offers an array of Asian-inspired desserts that make it a unique hotspot – every night has been fully booked since it opened a few weeks back.
Owned by a trio of passionate hospitality lovers, Jeni Cheung and sisters HaeAh Lee and JinAh Lee (co-owners of Hello Stranger cafe), have turned their long-time dream into a reality. They’ve all got a background rooted in Asian culture, but have spent the last decade in Adelaide, finally setting their sights on introducing innovative dishes to the local community.
“We’ve known each other for a very long time and have been in hospitality for a while. We wanted to do something together, and we decided to start with a pop-up. Initially, Husik will run for three months, but we are open to the possibility of a permanent location or extending our pop-up based on the community’s response,” says Jeni.
The inspiration behind Husik is simple yet heartwarming. “We love dessert, and every time we go out for dinner, we search for places to enjoy a sweet treat and have a chat afterward and we wanted to create that for others,” Jeni explains.
As Korean cuisine gains popularity in Adelaide, Husik joins the ranks, offering Korean-based desserts with a twist. Among their unique creations is the “Jiggle Jiggle” dessert, a Korean milk pudding that has become the star of their menu.
“It’s the most popular dish in our shop. It’s a milk pudding, somewhat similar to panna cotta in Western countries, and it comes in milk-based and earl grey-based variations. We make it all in-house, and every day we only offer 20 servings. We want everyone to have a chance to try it,” Jeni proudly shares.
The Jiggle Jiggle dessert, originally a hit in Korea, has captured the hearts of Adelaidians. “We saw reels on social media, and we thought it was such a fun addition, so we decided to create it ourselves. We believe we’re the first in Adelaide to serve it,” she says.
On the menu is also a dessert called Moffle (Homemade Mochi Waffle). Husik serves up the innovative Boba Moffle with brown sugar boba, salted cheese milk foam, an original moffle, and milk tea sauce.
“It’s got elements of a bubble tea mixed with all the elements of a Moffle. There’s certainly asian hints in the dish,” Jeni says.
For a matcha twist, there’s also the Matcha Moffle, accompanied by homemade red bean paste, Matcha ice cream, and maple syrup.
There’s also the Snowflake Milk Bingsu which is a must-try for summer. This delectable dessert features Injeolmi, a Korean rice cake coated in soybean powder, paired with homemade red bean paste and almond flakes.
Husik’s location at Metta Sol Specialty Coffee in Goodwood adds to its charm, as it shares space with the cafe during the day. “We are really good friends with Metta Sol, and they offered us the space to operate at night. We hope to bring customers to both businesses,” Jeni notes.
Husik’s journey began just two months ago when they discovered the ideal location at Metta Sol. “We’re super excited to be open. It’s something we’ve always wanted to do, and since we found this location at Metta Sol, it all fell into place. The outdoor area is beautiful, and it just worked out perfectly just before summer,” she says.
Husik Dessert House
Where: 98B Goodwood Road
Open: Wed-Sun 7-11pm (pop-up open until early March or until further notice)
Book: Via Instagram DM @husik_dessert
