Summer Night Ice Cream Showdown at Taiwan’s Night Markets

On scorching summer days, temperatures in Taiwan remain high even during the evening, making ice cream one of the best ways to beat the heat. From south to north, ice treats are an absolute must at every night market. When the summer nights get unbearably hot, head to the night market!

New Taipei City / Fu Jen Catholic University Garden Night Market – Black Lulu Tapioca Pearls

 

Black Lulu Tapioca Pearls are the online vote-winning champion of New Taipei City’s night markets. Their fame comes from the owner’s insistence on using only the freshest ingredients. The shop uses preservative-free dried tapioca pearls, along with rich, pure, and fragrant Lin Feng Ying fresh milk, and makes their own black sugar syrup, simmering it in a large pot to slowly cook the pearls until perfectly tender. The rich, traditional aroma wafts through the air while you wait in line.

 

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Address: No. 666, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City (A1, A2)

Phone: +886922586666

 

 

Phone: 0922-958-728

Keelung City / Keelung Night Market – Shen Ji Bubble Ice

Established in 1976, Shen Ji Bubble Ice is known for its smooth and delicate texture, quite different from regular shaved ice. The secret lies in the technique of continuously flipping the ice in the shaving machine until it piles up in the bowl, then stirring it by hand with an iron spoon to evenly mix all the toppings with the ice. There are over 20 flavors available for on-the-spot preparation. During holidays when crowds are heavy, the shop offers quick options of their signature peanut (pea) and passion fruit flavors.

 

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Address: No. 37, Ren 3rd Rd., Keelung City (Stall 37)

Phone: 02-2422-6857

Taichung City / Yizhong Night Market – Yizhong Fengren Ice

 

Located right in front of Taichung First Senior High School, Yizhong Fengren Ice is humorously called “Crazy People Ice” because people eat it even in winter. With over 60 years of history, it's a refreshing favorite among generations of students. Made with sour plum ice as the base, along with slow-cooked honey-flavored red beans and handmade milk ice cream, this seemingly simple combination delivers a delightful mix of sour, sweet, and salty flavors, with a wonderfully layered texture.

 

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Address: No. 4-6, Lane 3, Yucai St., North Dist., Taichung City

Phone: +886422230522

 

 

Changhua City / Changhua Local Snacks – Shuili Ice House

 

Located right across from Zhongshan Elementary School, Shuili Ice House uses generous portions and well-cooked, tender ingredients. They serve pudding from a local factory paired with smooth and cool snowflake ice, creating an incredibly satisfying treat. In addition to ice desserts, the owner’s wife also makes her own lemon milk drink, with a perfectly balanced recipe that harmonizes lemon aroma with milk without curdling it due to acidity—resulting in a surprisingly delightful beverage.

 

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Address: No. 663, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County

Chiayi City / Wenhua Road Night Market – A’Eh Old Shop Tofu Pudding

 

The grandfather started out selling peanut soup, and his daughter-in-law A’Eh expanded the business by adding tofu pudding as the perfect pairing to peanut soup. Now the third generation, their son, is running the shop. To preserve the elders’ cherished memories and dedication to food, the tofu pudding is freshly ground and made every day, using plenty of beans to ensure rich flavor—absolutely no leftovers sold the next day. As for the peanut soup that’s been around for three generations, don’t even get us started—it melts in your mouth with just a gentle press of the tongue, yet still retains the texture and aroma of peanuts. An absolute must-try.

 

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Address: Intersection of Wenhua Road and Yanping Road, Chiayi City

Tainan City / GardenNight Market – Snow’s Ice

 

You can also find floating tea here. A modern twist on retro flavors can be found at Snow’s Ice. The owner has inherited traditional ice-making techniques passed down through two generations. What used to be called “water ice” is now known as “banana ice,” featuring a subtle banana sweetness and a delicate, smooth texture that melts in your mouth. You can pair it with black tea, green tea, or winter melon tea, and there are also various flavors of ice cream you can add to your drink. The owner emphasizes that their tea leaves come from high mountains, are flash-frozen without added ice cubes, resulting in a pure and clean taste.

 

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Address: Inside Garden Night Market, intersection of Hai’an Road and Weiwai Road, North District, Tainan City