島入冰店

Finally, I visited the ice cream shop that’s been on my food list for a long time on my pilgrimage 🗻ˊ˗.
It’s perfect to rent a scooter with friends in Tainan and casually wander through the charming little alleys, then sit down for a bowl of ice cream to enjoy afternoon tea.
The most famous part of this shop is probably the section where they use ropes to deliver the ice. However, you also need the right timing, location, and luck to get a seat on the second floor. When we went, the main shop's second floor was fully booked (and there are not many seats to begin with). However, there is also a seating area in the nearby container house, which, while not as unique, is a cozy and cool little space!

You order using a QR code and, after ordering, you pay at the counter (cash only). Once your order is ready, the staff will bring it over from the opposite side.

We ordered:
୨୧ Yangzhi Island Dew $270
୨୧ Jasmine Grapefruit and Mulberry $270

Just looking at the photos is enough to cool you down. Between the two, I prefer the sweet and sour taste of the mulberry flavor. It also has jelly and cookies inside (I’m not so fond of the cookies because they soften quickly once the ice melts, which affects the texture). To my surprise, the most amazing part was the layer of matcha mousse on top! When my friend and I had that layer of sauce, we looked at each other wide-eyed and exclaimed how delicious it was!!! I’m not usually a matcha fan, but I was really pleasantly surprised. If next time they have a whole bowl of this mousse with ice, I will definitely support it wholeheartedly 🤣.
Overall, I still feel the prices are a bit high, but the clever design and environment are key positives. There’s even a button at the entrance that you can press (like symbols for the restroom, menu, etc., and a machine will make sounds answering your questions, super cute~).

If you’re looking to bring souvenirs for friends, I also highly recommend buying the small packs of pineapple cake, limited to two packs per person. I remember they cost either 30 or 50 NT, anyway, it's very inexpensive and the packaging is super cute, so it’s the kind of gift that would make a good impression on your friends. Highly recommend it to everyone! 😋