All reviews of category "Ice cream shop"

【Foodholic Nako @ Lanyu】

"Wenwen Taro Ice" is located in the Hongtou tribe on the southwest side of Lanyu, right on the main road. If you ride by, you can't miss the shop with a row of blue chairs!

In addition to selling ice drinks, they also offer some handicrafts, postcards, and souvenirs!

"Wenwen Taro Ice" is a shop that many people recommended before coming to Lanyu. However, I don't particularly like taro, so I found their ice products to be just average...

Most customers usually order taro ice cream or the special "Wenwen" blend (taro ice cream + caramel mung bean smoothie).

My friend ordered the Wenwen special for $70, and he said it was really delicious, so I understand why so many people recommend this place.

I personally ordered the caramel mung bean smoothie for $70. It was a huge cup! Served in an icy cup, it was super cold!! Although it's called caramel, I didn't find it too sweet, and the mung beans weren't crushed too finely, so I could still enjoy the texture of the beans.

I recommend taking your ice across the road to the edge of the embankment to enjoy the view of the sea while you eat!

But personally, I’m not a big fan of ice, so I only finished about 2/3 of it before I stopped eating, haha.

Foodholic Naiko @ Lanyu

"The Islander Ice Dog Store" is a café, dessert shop, and ice cream shop that my friend highly recommended after she found out I was coming to Lanyu. It's not far from Kaiyuan Port, and it should take about 5 minutes by scooter. You can easily plan to stop here for afternoon tea right after you disembark.

Before entering the store, remember to check the dining guidelines. Things to note include:

1. There is a minimum order of one bowl of ice or one drink per person (desserts do not count towards the minimum).
2. You cannot change seats, and do not take food away from your seat for photos, and ensure you don’t disturb other customers while taking pictures.
3. If there is a waiting line, dining time is limited to 60 minutes.

I have to highly recommend the view at "The Islander Ice Dog Store." Eating afternoon tea while looking out at the sea is simply wonderful. As soon as you step inside and see the large windows overlooking the ocean, it’s so therapeutic that you’ll fall in love with this place immediately! (The staff is also very friendly!)

Inside the store, there are many books and picture books, and they also sell some small items like accessories, clothing, and postcards.

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Red Bean Shaved Ice - $150
This ice dessert is very photogenic because it's extremely tall, and the tiny red beans on top are quite cute! There’s already condensed milk served with it, but they also provide an extra small dish so you can add more if needed. However, I think it’s already quite sweet! It’s really refreshing to have this in summer!

Honey Earl Grey Milk Tea - $160
This drink has a mildly sweet taste, with a hint of honey flavor paired with milk, which feels quite soothing. Although the price isn't very cheap, the store mentions that you can refill the tea bag!

Just for the scenery and atmosphere, I would highly recommend "The Islander Ice Dog Store," and combined with the good taste of the dishes, it definitely deserves five stars!

Located near Zhongshan MRT Station, Xianyu Xian has a large crowd during lunch hours, and there's even a line to place an order. When it's finally my turn to order, the staff informs me that the food will take another 40 to 50 minutes to prepare. Additionally, almost all the seats in the restaurant are filled.

The sweet tofu is priced at $90 and comes with toppings of tapioca pearls and flower beans. The toppings cannot be changed, and since I don't like flower beans, I only have the pearls and the flower beans. When the dish is served, I notice there's a flower bean in the bowl. 😂

It also comes with a small cup of syrup, which you can add more of if you find it not sweet enough.

Overall, it tastes decent and is about what I expected.

This is the Iceland Snowflake shop located in the Nanshijiao Night Market, and I came here to try it out because of the high ratings in reviews.

I arrived around 8:30 PM, but some popular toppings were already sold out. In the end, I chose:
• Tapioca pearls
• Condensed milk
• Green apple coconut jelly (two portions)

I ordered a bowl of brown sugar shaved ice, and the portion size was quite substantial. However, there were few toppings, and the texture was monotonous, making it rather boring to eat. If you want more abundant toppings, it might be best to come earlier.

I had a satisfying dessert at the big bowl shop in Nanke New City! I ordered brown sugar shave ice, paired with grass jelly, glutinous rice balls, and taro, and the flavor was amazing. The brown sugar was rich and sweet, instantly refreshing when drizzled over the shave ice. The grass jelly was smooth and refreshing, the glutinous rice balls were soft and chewy, and especially the taro was fluffy and dense, melting in your mouth. Every bite was filled with happiness, making it a perfect choice for satisfying cravings in the summer.

Next, I also tried the black sesame dumpling. It was definitely the highlight of the trip and highly recommended! The mochi outer layer was soft and elastic, with the warm sesame filling giving off a delightful aroma. It was rich but not overwhelming, and the moment you bit into it, the sweet and warm flavors intertwined in your mouth, creating an overwhelming sense of satisfaction that made me want to have another one. Overall, this shop's desserts not only had generous portions, but also used fresh ingredients, and the flavors were quite layered, especially suitable for those who love traditional Taiwanese sweets. Whether it's the refreshing shave ice or the heartwarming sesame dumpling, this visit was absolutely worth it. Next time I pass through the New City, I will definitely come back to savor this simple yet delicious taste of happiness!

Located in the Hsinchu Junye Shopping Center, "Nice Cream" is a hidden gem of an ice cream shop situated in B1. Hsinchu residents are either at the Junye or on their way there, and Nice Cream is perfect for enjoying on a holiday while shopping, on a date, or just killing time 🍦.

I first tried this place at the Da'an branch in Taipei, where the owner is Italian, focusing on health, vegan options, and zero trans fats. This time, I returned to the Hsinchu branch to relive some signature flavors, thinking I could use my loyalty card, only to find out that the branches in Taipei and Hsinchu operate independently—a little disappointing.

Signature Soy Milk Flavor
The soy aroma is rich and the texture is smooth; the best part is it is completely unsweetened. For someone like me who drinks "one cup of soy milk a day," it is simply a moment of blissful, icy soy essence! I highly recommend it to all soy milk lovers!

Pistachio Flavor
When I was in Europe, I really enjoyed ordering pistachio gelato. After returning to Taiwan, I found that there are more and more pistachio products available, and I always try them when I see them. So far, the only one I've been satisfied with is a nut drink from a certain place in the Da'an District. Other offerings, like the earlier 7-Eleven pistachio ice cream, were overly sweet. This could be due to ratios, pricing, or sourcing issues, making it hard to replicate the flavors exactly as I experienced in Europe; most are either too sweet or lacking in flavor.

Having tried the signature soy milk flavor before, I knew this place had a high standard, so I decided to try the pistachio. It turned out amazing! You can taste the complete nutty aroma, it's rich, and there’s no excessive sweetness. The balance is just right, allowing the natural flavor of the pistachio to shine through, making you want to keep eating!

Next time you visit Junye, save a little room for this high-quality ice cream shop!

The atmosphere is comfortable, located in the old street of Meiji Onsen. It's an old street with not much to see. After leaving Meiji Onsen♨️, you have to walk a short distance to get to Meiji Town. I ordered the Lishan tea soft serve for $100. The tea flavor is just right and not too bitter. The five-needle pine soft serve for $100 was different from what I imagined; instead of a strong grass flavor, it was lightly reminiscent of matcha? It was quite good, I would recommend it.

☆ Disadvantage: it melts incredibly fast, not sure if it's because of the sunlight or the strong wind. There's a bridge nearby, but by the time I reached halfway, my hands were covered in melted ice cream 🤣.

*It’s a bit pricey for just enjoying the ambiance of ice cream; not disappointing‼️

This is SNOW FACTORY, a yogurt boutique located in Yonghe Anle, next to Park No. 4. It was quite busy when I visited in the evening.

They mainly sell yogurt-related products and also offer yogurt ice cream. After dinner, I wanted something sweet, so I decided to try this place since I saw they had ice cream.

I ordered a scoop of mixed berry flavor for $135. The price isn't cheap, but the taste is pleasantly sweet and sour, quite refreshing. I’ve heard their yogurt is also very famous, but I haven't tried it yet; maybe I'll come back next time to give it a shot.

Many people online recommend Blue Seal, so I decided to experience it myself during my trip to Japan. The store environment is quite interesting; in addition to ice cream, there’s a children’s play area and a merchandise section selling items like souvenir T-shirts, which are quite unique.

Today, I ordered the mint chocolate ice cream. The refreshing sensation of mint was very pleasant upon taking a bite, bringing a wave of coolness, while the chocolate flavor was relatively mild and not too intense, creating a balanced taste when paired with the mint. Overall, the flavor of the ice cream is decent but not particularly remarkable; however, the atmosphere of the store and the thoughtfully designed space certainly added to the experience. For me, this visit was a success; although the taste was not outstanding, I could appreciate the brand charm and uniqueness of Blue Seal, making it worth a try.

Comfortable atmosphere
At the food street
You can watch ice scraping performances 🤹🏻‍♀️
Cotton Candy Paradise $140
It was really delicious and had a QQ texture, but by the middle, it felt a bit too rich.
Matcha Explosion $140
It has a slight bitterness that those who are afraid of bitterness can accept, less rich than cotton candy.
It's better to share with more people; otherwise, it can get very rich and sweet towards the end.
☆ There are often buy-one-get-one-free promotions.

#Vegetarian