Pudding places on rise in East Asia

From Champagne shaved ice to bamboo charcoal-flavored ice cream, desserts in East Asia are coming into their own as ever-more-inventive chefs look to satisfy the region's increasingly adventurous diners.

While Michelin-starred restaurants have long served the foodies of Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong, recent years have seen a boom in high-end eateries offering nothing but puddings.

Add the ability to share snaps of dessert delights on social media, and you have a recipe for sugared success.