A restaurant in China generates online buzz after launching egg tarts topped with crispy insects that resemble giant cockroaches. The pastries appear to blend sweet and savoury elements, with the insect-like topping placed on top of each tart.
Outlets describe the topping using slightly different terminology, including “giant cockroaches” and “water beetles,” while highlighting the look of the insects as the main hook for attention. One report focuses on the unusual appearance and frames it as a “bizarre new dessert,” while another emphasizes the way the topping is prepared to create a crispy texture. Coverage notes the item is offered to customers as a novelty dessert, sparking curiosity and discussion online.
Beyond the shared core detail—that egg tarts are topped with insect-like crisp pieces that strongly resemble cockroaches—sources largely align on the story’s premise: images of the pastries spread widely, driving attention to the restaurant and its new menu item.
