Beat the heat with ice — Taiwan’s top 10 must-try frozen treats!

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
 

Summer is all about enjoying ice treats, and recently trending across Taiwan are some of the most popular icy delights, including adorably shaped monster ice and surprisingly delicious oyster snowflake ice. Ice lovers, make sure to try them all this summer!

● Taipei ICE MONSTER

The wildly popular ICE MONSTER is practically a must-try frozen dessert for every foreign visitor to Taipei. It has recently gained fame in Japan as well, with an overseas branch opening in Tokyo, sparking quite the buzz. The shop offers a wide variety of flavors, among which Mango Cotton Snow and Bubble Tea Cotton Snow are especially beloved.

【Info】
ICE MONSTER
Address: No. 297, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 87713263

Hours: 10:30 - 23:30

● Taipei Beimen Fengli Ice

If you’re looking for a different kind of ice shop, check out Beimen Fengli Ice, tucked away in an alley in the Dongcheng district. It serves classic flavors like pineapple ice, sour plum ice, and peanut ice. Though the treats may look simple, they are incredibly delicious.

【Info】
Beimen Fengli Ice
Address: No. 9, Lane 33, Alley 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2711 8862
Hours: 12:00 - 21:30
 
● Taipei Mini Melts Bite-Sized Ice Cream

Originating from the United States, “Mini Melts Bite-Sized Ice Cream” is not only the world’s smallest ice cream, but also features vibrant colors and a surprising, bead-like texture. Each tiny scoop delivers a unique burst of flavor. Made using carefully selected Korean milk sources and all-natural ingredients, along with patented production methods, its unique molecular freezing technology ensures clearly defined beads and a rich, creamy taste — free from artificial coloring. It breaks the conventional mold of ice cream, creating a brand-new taste experience.