Showing posts with label - Shaved Ice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label - Shaved Ice. Show all posts

Thursday 4 February 2016

Smoothie House 永康街思慕昔 (Taiwan, Taipei)

Super Fruits Mix Mango Snowflake Ice and Super Mango Snowflake Ice with Sorbet
Smoothie House 永康街思慕昔 also located at Yong Kang Street is located directly opposite Fried Scallion Pancakes 天津葱油饼.
As its name suggest, it serves shaved ice. It occupies two storey building which is air-conditioned. Although the seating capacity is limited at level 1, there are lots of space at level two.
Menu

Menu
They offered few selection of items; just four shaved ice and five smoothie items. Their menu is catered to tourist, as it comes with English, Chinese, Japanese and even Korean language on it.We wanted to order the Super Mango Snowflake Ice with Panna Cotta. However, the item was not available. In the end, we ordered the Super Fruits Mix Mango Snowflake Ice and Super Mango Snowflake Ice with Sorbet.
 Super Mango Snowflake Ice with Sorbet 180 TWD (S$7.80)
Super Mango Snowflake Ice with Sorbet 180 TWD (S$7.80) consisted of shaved ice with mango syrup, mango chunks and a scoop of mango sorbet.
Super Fruits Mix Mango Snowflake Ice 190 TWD (S$8.30)
Super Fruits Mix Mango Snowflake Ice 190 TWD (S$8.30) consisted of shaved ice with mango syrup, kiwi and strawberries chunks and a scoop of mango sorbet.

The portion was huge. Although there was five of us, we had difficulty finishing these 2 shaved ice. The fruits were fresh. Taste wise, they added a tad too much syrup and it was too sweet.  Though this was not too bad, personally I prefer the shaved ice that I had in South Korea.

Smoothie House 永康街思慕昔 (Taiwan, Taipei)
No. 15, Yongkang St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
台北市大安區永康街15號
Tel: 886 2 2341 8555
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 11pm
Website 

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Wednesday 7 January 2015

O'sulloc Tea House 오설록, Okrumong 옥루몽 (South Korea, Seoul)

Green Tea Ice Flakes 녹차빙수 14,000 KRW (S$17.50)
If you have been to Jeju Island, you have probably heard of O’sulloc 오설록 which specialises in green tea. O’sulloc 오설록 with its cafe, museum and tea plantation is a popular tourist attraction. It is so popular that it has several tea houses / cafes in Seoul at Myeongdong, Insadong, Apgujeong and Daehangno.
We visited the O´sulloc Tea House 오설록 티하우스 at Myeongdong. It is located next to McDonald's! The place was huge, occupying two floors.
Menu
Menu
The menu..
Besides selling beverages (tea) and desserts such as ice cream, tiramisu and ice flakes (aka bingsu), they also sold tea bags which tourist can buy back home as gifts for their love ones.

ps: You can find some of these tea bags at a cheaper price in the supermarkets in Seoul such as E-mart 이마트. In fact we bought S$400 worth of things in E-mart including Happy Call Pan and Neoflam Pot. =)
Although there were several empty table and chairs at level one, we decided to explore level two. Level two was quieter and had even more seating capacity. There were magazines at the side for browsing and comfortable sofas. The downside of sitting at level two was that we still had to go level one to collect our orders when the drink and desserts were ready.
Green Tea Ice Cream 녹차아이스크림, Jeju Orchid Green Tea (Hot) 제주난꽃그린티, Green Tea Cheese Tiramisu 그린티치즈티라미수
During the first visit, we ordered the Green Tea Ice Cream 녹차아이스크림, Jeju Orchid Green Tea (Hot) 제주난꽃그린티 and Green Tea Cheese Tiramisu 그린티치즈티라미수. Needless to say, everything we ordered consisted of green tea flavour.
Green Tea Ice Cream 녹차아이스크림 6,00 KRW (S$7.5)
The Green Tea Ice Cream 녹차아이스크림 6,00 KRW (S$7.5) was served with green tea (matcha) powder sprinkled on top. The ice cream was not overly sweet and the green tea flavour was distinct, but not overwhelming. Quite pricey considering that it consisted of just one scoop of ice cream.
Green Tea Cheese Tiramisu 그린티치즈티라미수 5,000 KRW (S$6.25)
We also ordered a Green Tea Cheese Tiramisu 그린티치즈티라미수 5,000 KRW (S$6.25) for sharing. The Green Tea Cheese Tiramisu consisted of mostly sweet mascarpone cheese while the top layer was generously filled with bitter green tea powder.
Jeju Orchid Green Tea (Hot) 제주난꽃그린티 5,800 KRW (S$7.25)
Jeju Orchid Green Tea (Hot) 제주난꽃그린티 5,800 KRW (S$7.25)
The Jeju Orchid Green Tea (Hot) 제주난꽃그린티 5,800 KRW (S$7.25) comes with a cover and the tea bag is attached underneath the cover. Its a good idea as it keeps the drink warm and when you feel that the flavour has been extracted, you can take the tea bag out and leave it on the cover prevent it from being dirty. You are then able to "reuse" and "refill" as many times as you wish with the self-serviced hot water provided.
Green Tea Ice Flakes 녹차빙수 14,000 KRW (S$17.50)
We made a second trip to this shop for their Bingsu aka shaved ice.
Green Tea Ice Flakes 녹차빙수 14,000 KRW (S$17.50)
The Green Tea Ice Flakes 녹차빙수 14,000 KRW (S$17.50) was huge! Green tea ice flakes, green tea ice cream with red bean puree. This is best shared between a group of people. In terms of bingsu standard, I find this average. The shaved ice was a little too hard. The best bingsu is the one from Okrumong 옥루몽 (I shall talk about this towards the end of the post).

Do note that the drinks and desserts at O'sulloc Tea House 오설록 티하우스 are pretty pricey. But I guess its okay to indulge and pamper ourselves once in a while =D.

Now back to Okrumong 옥루몽. My Korean friends bought us to this dessert place called Okrumong 옥루몽 which is located in Dongdaemun Design Plaza 동대문디자인플라자 at Basement level 2, Store 11.
Red Bean Bingsu 가마솥 전통팥빙수 and Black Sesame Bingsu

They ordered Red Bean Bingsu 가마솥 전통팥빙수 and Black Sesame Bingsu for sharing. The shaved ice were just so incredibly soft and snowy! In addition, in terms of taste it was not overly sweet! This is a must try! The address of this at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Basement level 2, Store 11), Eujiro 7-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. I understand that they have several branches in Seoul. 

O'sulloc Tea House 오설록 티하우스 (South Korea, Seoul)
12, Myeongdong 7-gil
Jung-gu, Seoul 
서울특별시 중구 명동7길 12 (명동1가)
Tel: +82 2 774 5460
Opening Hours: Sun to Thur 9am -1030pm
                          Fri to Sat 9am - 11pm

Website
Directions:  From Myeongdong Station (subway line 4) Exit 6, turn left onto Myeongdong 8-gil road. Go straight about 400m, until you see O´sulloc Tea House on the right.



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Sunday 11 August 2013

Ji De Chi 记得吃 (Liang Seah Street)

Ji De Chi 记得吃  is a dessert shop located along Liang Seah Street  (Bugis), opposite Ah Chew Desserts. Ji De Chi has three outlets. The other two outlets are located in Jurong Point and Plaza Singapura. Visited the eatery on a couple of occasions. 
Sawdust Pudding - Green Tea Flavour with Red Bean $5
The Sawdust Pudding (also known as Serradura) is a well-known pudding (dessert) in Macau. It is typically made of crushed biscuits (sawdust) and cream. We ordered the Green Tea Flavour which came with Red Beans. The pudding had 2 layer of biscuits between the cream. My first time trying this, it was satisfying.
Ji De Chi Special Beancurd - Ji De Chi Traditional Ginger Syrup Soya Beancurd (cold) $3
Syrup
Ji De Chi Special Beancurd tasted normal to me. It was no different from other beancurd sold elsewhere. 
Hot/Cold Dessert - Barley Beanstick with Gingko $2.50
Hot/Cold Dessert - Barley Beanstick with Gingko $2.50
The Barley Beanstick with Gingko was simply yet delicious. Fans of this dish would not be disappointed with Ji De Chi's. It was not diluted and came with lots of beancurd skins. 
Hot/Cold Dessert - Egg Drop Water Chestnut Paste $3
The Egg Drop Water Chestnut Paste was average. I would have preferred it more if the chestnut flavour was more intense. 
Steam Egg White Walnut Paste (Hot) $4
What I normally try else where was Walnut Paste. Ji De Chi's Steam Egg White Walnut Paste was unique to me. The Walnut Paste was underneath the layer of steamed egg white. 
Greem Tea Flavour Snowy Ice $5
One of the flavourite among many customers due to the hot weather was the Geen Tea Flavour Snowy Ice topped with Red Bean, Nata-De-Coco. Value for money and best for sharing with a group of friends! 
There were hits and misses in Ji De Chi 记得吃's desserts. Those that were good were really well... so good! Try it for yourself! 

Ji De Chi 记得吃 (Liang Seah Street)
8 Liang Seah Street
#01-03
Tel: 6339 9928
Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs 11am - 11pm
                         Fri & Sat 11am - 1130pm 
Website 
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Sunday 20 November 2011

Sour Sally (Wisma Atria)

As mentioned in my first post on Sour Sally in my wordpress blog, Sour Sally  has arrived at the shores of our sunny island, Singapore! Sour Sally has branded itself as US Premium Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt. Sour Sally has come to Singapore and is located at Wisma Atria.

Made a second trip down as we bought Groupon vouchers that would allow us to purchase 1 Shaved Ice Escapade Froyo with Any Choice of Flavour. Usual price for this is $9.80. With the Voucher it is $4.90. We purchased 2 vouchers.

Connect the words in black and see what you will get.
Sour Sally Menu (Price) (a)
Sour Sally Menu (Price) (b)
Sour Sally Menu (Price) (c)
Sour Sally Menu
Sour Sally Menu (Toppings)
Shaved Ice Escapade (Green Tea Flavour) $9.30 $4.90
The Shaved Ice Escapade was huge! It is ideal for sharing with a group of friends. Even sharing among 2 person is a feat. As we could not get any seats, as we stand and eat, noticed that many people were staring at us as they were walking pass.

Ordered the green tea flavour. It comes with 3 toppings. It was not as sour as the Candy Mix Yoghurt that we had previously. We had a hard task of eating it as there was too much and guess what? ....

When were were halfway there, we came to the shaved ice! I had totally forgot about the shaved ice. Overall, this is a delicious dessert and helps to quench the thirst. And for $4.90, it was worth it. But if you want to order this, try to get more than  2 people to share or it will be an uphill task finishing it. If you are curious if the two of us finished it... well we did not could not finish it!

Sour Sally  (Wisma Atria)
435 Orchard Road
#B1-47 Wisma Atria
Operating hours: Daily 1130am to 930pm 
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