Cool off in the summer heat: A global ice treat showcase
There are so many kinds of frozen treats—what would you like to try?
Written/compiled and reported by Chi Bing-hui Source/MOOK Editorial Department
The hot summer often leaves everyone feeling lethargic and unmotivated, with no appetite whatsoever. But a bite of a cool, sweet dessert is sure to lower your perceived temperature and instantly banish the summer heat. However, people have different preferences when it comes to frozen treats—some love the local brown sugar shaved ice loaded with rich toppings in a big bowl that’s simply “irresistibly tasty”; others prefer silky-smooth milk soft serve ice cream, whose rich aroma lingers long after the last bite. In Hokkaido, there’s even “vegetable-flavored” ice cream made with potatoes, kimchi, natto, and dried plums, offering a surprising taste experience akin to sampling all kinds of beans.
Frozen treats from around the world come in a dazzling array, whether presented as popsicles, ice cream, or beverages, each boasting unique textures and characteristics. Follow along with the travel experts as they explore cool summer ice treats from seven countries including Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Don’t forget to give them a try on your next overseas trip, and bring home the happiness of enjoying ice treats.
I. Taiwan
Recommended Shop: 36 Yuanzi Store
Operating since 1943 in the Wanhua district, 36 Yuanzi Store is known for selling glutinous rice balls, but also offers a variety of other sweet treats, with shaved ice being a particularly popular choice. The shop’s signature dessert features a creative twist on traditional offerings. The chewy rice balls and taro balls are irresistible.
Address: No. 92, Sanshui Street, Taipei City
Hours: 8:30–21:30
Price: Mixed sweet soup / NT$50
Chewy rice balls and taro balls that just make you want to dig in.
Recommended Shop: Lao Tiantian Tapioca Ice
Nothing beats a chilled bowl of shaved ice to beat the summer heat. Lao Tiantian Tapioca Ice serves up a bowl piled high with glistening black tapioca pearls. Don’t underestimate the power of this single-ingredient delight—the richly sweet syrup, paired with an endless supply of chewy, seemingly bottomless tapioca pearls, creates a refreshingly cool sensation that penetrates straight to the soul.
Address: No. 9, Lane 39, Shida Road, Taipei City
Business Hours: 14:00–24:00
Price: NT$30 per bowl
Piling tapioca pearls generously over the ice is simply satisfying.
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