The 72-year-old banana ice of Qishan Town — a vibrant fusion of East and West

I’ve witnessed the bustling scene outside “Chang Mei Ice Shop” in the scorching early summer, with crowds lining up eagerly for a taste of ice; I’ve also spent peaceful, cool afternoons inside the shop on ordinary days when torrential plum rain hit southern Taiwan, calmly waiting for the skies to clear. I love both these extreme scenarios. I’m even somewhat enchanted by this refreshing corner in Qishan Town, where the shop has stood for 72 years.

Text and photos / Mirror Media Weekly

“Chang Mei Ice Shop” was founded by 91-year-old Grandma Chang Mei, who developed “clear ice,” “Italian-style ice cream,” and various types of “zhi zai bing” (traditional popsicles) such as red bean, taro, rice cake, and mung bean in a southern town. Her signature “Chang Mei Signature Ice,” which pairs rich Italian-style ice cream with fluffy-textured banana ice, is served in a glass bowl that presents an elegant fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics, colorful and beautiful. The food presentation at this old-school ice shop remains refreshingly stylish.

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