A few years ago, freakshakes – also known as milkshakes on steroids, thanks to their insane serving size and all the loaded extras – caused an instant stir on social media in frenzied foodie cities around the globe. These monstrous, over-the-top (literally) treats sent everyone on a sugar rush, from Melbourne to London. But while most trendsetters boasting a mega sweet tooth were left enjoying milkshake-induced naps, Beijing had yet to get a sip of the huge desserts. That is, until now.
Enter, Freak Shake. With a mini shop already nestled on the top floor of Xidan Joy City, the milkshake mogul has now moved into a more spacious spot – right beside the Viva shopping center in Shuangjing, no less.
With the flashy slogan 'Get Your Freak On' (Missy Elliott, get behind this free endorsement), it’s obvious that Freak Shake is playing on the whole obnoxiously trendy factor. And the interior loudly echoes that observation. The splashy red, pink and white retro design make it seem like the scary cherry-red KoolAid Man just burst through the walls a few moments ago.
Freak Shake’s menu offers several varieties of the epicly indulgent shakes, available in two sizes: Freak (RMB45) or Baby (RMB35), though we don’t know what kind of baby would be able to handle this dangerous dose of sugar. Their crazy concoctions range from the Pretzella, a Nutella-based shake garnished with crunchy pretzels and oozing with chocolate, to the Fruity Freak, a tropical fruit-flavored version, drizzled with artificially vibrant syrup and topped with a popsicle.
We order the Like a Velvet, in the Freak size. The cashier immediately tempts us with another shake for half the price, to which we probably respond with a look of sheer horror – we’re not worried about the price here, lady, just our blood glucose levels. The red velvet cheesecake variation is stacked high with cream cheese frosting, strawberry jam and a bite-size cake on top, making it almost too sweet to eat – almost.
Though the towering treats are their specialty, Freak Shake also sells other desserts such as ice cream, cakes and donuts, presumably to be enjoyed with their shakes and possibly followed by a heart attack.
Here's our verdict: Freak Shake’s milkshakes will bring everyone who's anyone to the yard. Or to Shuangjing.
[Images via Valerie Osipov/That's]
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