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The Taiwanese (China) brand IKEA has just introduced a product called "Golden Cake" at its stores, priced at 85 New Taiwan Dollars per piece (approximately 66,000 VND).
This cake sounds ordinary, but its appearance is quite unusual. Specifically, this pastry looks extremely similar to the paper money that people in some Eastern countries burn as a tradition, believing it's to send offerings to the deceased. Besides IKEA, many other bakeries in Taiwan are also offering similar products, according to netizens.
Images of these "paper offerings" cakes are causing a sensation in Taiwan.
Although it's common for stores to release "limited edition" products, only sold for a certain period of time, and even favored by many consumers who want to buy "limited edition" items, this particular cake is highly controversial.
While some people find this a novel idea and are curious to try the "Golden Cake," most feel that the design of such a food item is not good and creates a somewhat creepy feeling. Many even believe that buying and eating this cake will bring bad luck, especially during the seventh lunar month, which is traditionally known as the "month of wandering spirits."
This unusual cake has received mixed reviews.
Netizens in many Asian countries left comments about the cake on social media as follows:
"I wonder who would dare eat this cake? Just looking at it is terrifying."
"If they made long candies shaped like red candles, I probably wouldn't dare go into the store anymore."
"With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, what other bizarre ideas will people come up with?"
IKEA Taiwan has not yet responded to the online comments. What are your thoughts on this unique cake?
