Try Toronto’s new obsession: Dubai Chewy Balls at Kream
Toronto’s Kream is serving the viral Dubai Chewy Balls — pistachio-stuffed, kataifi-crisp treats you’ll want to pull apart. Try them with a Tiramisu Latte.
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By Torontoer Staff
If your Instagram feed has looked like a never-ending loop of stretchy desserts lately, you’re not alone. The latest sweet thing to blow up online is the Dubai Chewy Ball — a cocoa-dusted, pistachio-stuffed, marshmallow-wrapped bite that begs to be pulled apart for maximum stretch.
Good news: you don’t have to fly to Dubai (or scroll forever) to try one. Kream, the Korean dessert café that’s become a local favourite, has started serving its own chewy take right here in the GTA — made with 100% pistachio paste and shredded kataifi for that satisfyingly crisp contrast.
What exactly are Dubai Chewy Balls?
Think of them as a mash-up of a marshmallow pull-apart and a nutty chocolate truffle. At the centre is rich pistachio cream, often freshly ground, surrounded by soft, stretchy marshmallow and finished with a crunchy kataifi (shredded pastry) exterior. On camera they’re all about the ‘pull’ — that gooey, elastic moment that makes them irresistible to watch and even harder to resist eating.
Why Kream’s version stands out
A lot of the Dubai trend is about texture, and Kream leans into that. Their version uses freshly ground pistachio paste, so the centre tastes nutty and deep rather than sugary. The kataifi adds a flaky crunch that stops the whole thing from going flat when you stretch it — so every bite has layers: crisp, chewy, nutty, and a touch of cocoa dust for a finishing note.
We wanted to keep the experience true to the viral trend but elevate it with quality ingredients — real pistachio and shredded kataifi make all the difference.
a Kream staffer
Flavours, pairing tips and deals
Kream isn’t hiding behind one flavour. If you’re indecisive (welcome to the club), they offer a four-piece gift set with mix-and-match options so you can sample a few. Flavours include Chocolate, Matcha, Injeolmi and Mugwort — a very Toronto-friendly lineup that nods to Korean dessert trends while keeping things approachable for everyone.
- Chocolate — classic and cocoa-dusted for camera-ready pulls
- Matcha — earthy and bright, great if you like green tea desserts
- Injeolmi — nutty roasted soybean flavour, a popular Korean sweet
- Mugwort — herbal, slightly savoury, and surprisingly addictive
If you like your sugar with caffeine, pair your chewy ball with Kream’s Tiramisu Latte — it’s literally tiramisu served on top of a latte, so you get coffee and dessert in one cup. Pro tip: eat the chewy ball right away for the best stretch and texture.
Kream’s menu centres on Korean dessert trends and high-quality imports from Korea, balanced with Ontario farm cream for their signature whipped toppings. They’ve also added a few seasonal treats lately — think red velvet — and are currently running a buy two, get one free special on the Dubai Chewy Balls, perfect if you want to share (or not).
Where to find them around Toronto
Kream has expanded across the GTA, so you’ve got options whether you’re near the core or heading east. Their OG spot is close to Wellesley and Yonge, handy if you’re wandering through the downtown bustle. There’s also a Scarborough location and a two-storey café with a sunny patio up in Richmond Hill for those warmer days.
- Downtown (the OG) — 536 Yonge St, near Wellesley and Yonge
- Scarborough — 3290 Midland Ave
- Richmond Hill — 10039 Yonge St (two-storey cafe with a patio)
Should you go?
If you love trying the latest food trend, love pistachio, or just want a dessert that’s as fun to eat as it is to watch, yes — go. These are the kind of treats that make for a great Instagram moment, but they’re genuinely tasty too. Whether you’re grabbing one on a walk through Rosedale or meeting friends in Scarborough, it’s a light, shareable sweet that’s easy to split and enjoy together.
Want to avoid the line? Try visiting off-peak or ordering a gift set online to pick up. And if you do go, bring a friend — someone to share the chewy obsession with (and to hold the camera for that perfect pull).
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