ZAKUZAKU’s stick puffs launch a limited-edition Hokkaido milk soft serve ice cream

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Originating from Hokkaido, ZAKUZAKU is known for its freshly made stick puffs, hailed as the “ultimate street-style dessert.” Since opening its only overseas branch at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi A11 in late 2016, it has drawn astonishingly long queues. Netizens have unanimously recommended it, resulting in over 10,000 check-ins on social media. The queueing craze continues unabated since its opening, with weekend afternoon sell-outs.

Seeing the strong affection Taiwanese consumers have for ZAKUZAKU, its Taiwan general agent, Jerry’s Catering, has once again launched the ZAKUZAKU soft serve ice cream—previously only available in Japan—to tap into Taiwan’s summer frozen dessert market. It will be on sale for just one month. ZAKUZAKU prides itself on using premium ingredients from Hokkaido, Japan, which is famously known for its exceptional ice cream. This time, the brand has specially imported original soft serve machines and Japanese-sourced ingredients, aiming to bring Japan’s rich, creamy, and smooth milk soft serve to Taiwan. This offers ZAKUZAKU fans not only their beloved puffs but also a new icy flavor option for summer. If the response is enthusiastic, the sale may be extended.

ZAKUZAKU’s soft serve ice cream uses Hokkaido milk as its main ingredient, with very low water content and high milk solids. The 100% Hokkaido-sourced deliciousness melts in your mouth with a rich, velvety texture. The creamy, smooth milk flavor, combined with the luxurious 6.5-round portion, is not only refreshing but also a high-end indulgence in summer. Topped with authentic Japanese almond bits, the smooth ice cream pairs with the crunch of almonds, delivering a sweet yet not cloying taste. Together, they create a uniquely cool summer flavor.

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