Summer is all about ice treats！Top 10 most popular ice shops across Taiwan on the internet

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

On scorching summer days, only icy treats can bring us a bit of refreshing coolness. AccordingDailyView Network Temperature Meterto the “Most Popular Ice Shops on the Internet,” you’ll find traditional old-school shaved ice with nostalgic flavors, super creative monster ice, and the trendiest seasonal fruit ices—all here. Check out if your favorite ice shop made the list！

▲ Lily’s Fruit Shop. (Photo / fromLily’s Fruit Shopofficial website)

1. Lily’s Fruit Shop
Established in 1947, Lily’s Fruit Shop is a long-standing ice shop in the Tainan area. During the Japanese colonial period and the early days after Taiwan’s retrocession, it was a very popular dating spot. The shop’s entrance is adorned with various fruits and seating. Their sugary syrups are made from cane sugar and become more fragrant the more you eat. With top-notch fruit selection skills, their fruit ices are considered the shop’s signature. Additionally, their pudding series uses the renowned Yingbo Pudding from Tainan, which is also especially memorable.

▲ Big Bowl Ice. (Photo / fromFerryhead Sea Iceofficial website)

2. Ferryhead Sea Ice
Located in Cijin, Kaohsiung, Ferryhead Sea Ice is known for its generous portions, abundant toppings, and hearty servings. It’s one of the must-try ices for tourists. Challenge the super-sized shaved ice that feels like a golden legend with your friends, take photos, and upload them for a great check-in effect.

▲ Ice Monster. (Photo / fromIce Monsterofficial website)

3.icemonster
Originally named “Ice House,” Ice Monster was established in 1995. In its early days, it only sold shaved snow ice and juices, but business boomed after the launch of its mango ice, making it a famous queue-up shop on Yongkang Street. After going through closures, renaming, and relocation, it was renamed Ice Monster. Its signature fresh mango cotton snow and bubble tea cotton snow are extremely popular items.

▲ Shaved Ice City. (Photo / fromShaved Ice Cityfan page)

4. Shaved Ice City
Established in 1926, Shaved Ice City sells a variety of flavored shaved ices, taro ices, as well as the Qishan specialty “banana ice.” It holds a solid place in the southern Taiwan ice market. Also located in Qishan, a region abundant in bananas, its signature banana ice, banana ice cream, and banana boat are particularly loved by tourists. Starting out by just selling shaved ices, the shop later expanded to offer full meals, drinks, desserts, and souvenirs to satisfy all kinds of desires in one place.

▲ Rozu Ice no Monster. (Photo / fromRozu Ice no Monsterfan page)

5. Rozu Ice no Monster
Located in an old building near Taichung Art Museum, this creative ice shop Rozu Ice no Monster features a popular signature item—the ultra-cute big-eyed monster snow ice. It consists of five-flavor, five-color snow ice topped with large eyes made of icing and dark chocolate, finished with Japanese-style plating and toppings.

▲ Ah Zong Taro Ice City. (Photo /Ani(Provided)

6. Ah Zhong Taro Ice City
Located in Toucheng, Yilan, Ah Zhong Taro Ice City has been in business for nearly 50 years, specializing in traditional-style shaved ice with visible grains made using the natural flavors of the ingredients. It offers only six flavors: taro, red bean, pineapple, peanut, longan, and black rice.
 

▲ Everyone’s Taro City at Fengjia Night Market in Taichung. (Photo /Orange Dog Loves CandyProvided)

7. Dajia Taro City
Taro from the Dajia area is famously delicious throughout Taiwan. Combining this local treasure with shaved ice creates an especially charming treat. Dajia Taro City sells a variety of taro-based ice desserts and sweets, emphasizing natural ingredients so that customers can enjoy their true flavors. It’s highly popular not only among taro lovers but even among those who usually avoid taro.

▲ Dongqu Pearl Tapioca. (Photo / Screenshot from YouTube)

8. Dongqu Pearl Tapioca Ice Shop
Located in the prime area of Taipei’s Dongqu district, this shop is famous for its perfectly sweet yet not overly cloying pearl tapioca — a must-try. There are dozens of toppings to choose from, and diners can enjoy unlimited crushed ice and syrup when eating in. It’s a beloved long-standing Taipei ice shop favored by both domestic and international tourists.

▲ Bingxiang Mango Shaved Ice. (Photo / Screenshot fromBingxiangofficial Facebook page)

9. Bingxiang
Located in Tainan, known as the food capital, Bingxiang’s summer specialty is its mango shaved ice. The owner insists on waiting until three or four types of mangoes are fully ripe before selling them. A single serving of mango shaved ice may include more than two varieties, such as Irwin, Jinhuang, Wu Xiang, and Xiang Mango.

▲ Jade Crown Tender Grass Jelly. (Photo /Purple SmileProvided)

10. Jade Crown Tender Grass Jelly
The only ice shop on this list located in an outlying island, Jade Crown Tender Grass Jelly is a must-visit for tourists traveling to Magong, Penghu. Its signature Jade Tender Grass Jelly Shaved Ice features tender grass jelly shaved from a solid frozen block, presenting an earthy-colored dessert. The unique sweet aroma of this jelly offers an especially refreshing and delightful taste.