The hot air you feel the moment you take a step outside. The warm heat that envelops your whole body with every step tells you that it's summer. Thanks to this, ice cream sales have skyrocketed at various cafes and convenience stores. Why don't you enjoy the ice cream you find every day in the summer in a healthier way? Here are some homemade ice cream restaurants that have added flavor and flavor without excessive sugar and artificial sweeteners.
1. Warmth in cold gelato, Gangnam Ward Office 'Zenzero'
“Genzero†is a gelato specialty store that leaves a calm, soft finish rather than glamorous. We offer gelato with different flavors depending on the season. The signature menu is “ginger milk,†made by boiling Bongdong ginger harvested in late fall to a thick syrup made with organic raw sugar and rich milk cream. “Pistachio,†a dish with an excellent savory flavor made by grilling freshly peeled pistachios at the right temperature, and “Roman-style rice gelato,†which is made by adding milk and cinnamon to Joseon flavored rice, are also steadily popular.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
▲Location: 14, Seolleung-ro 126-gil, Gangnam-gu ▲Business hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday 11:30 to 21:00, Friday to Saturday 11:30 to 21:30, closed on Mondays ▲Price: Gelato (2 flavors) 4,000 won ▲Review (Food & Drink ♡): It's a place that only makes small portions, so there are flavors that are sold out if you go late. The flavor of the ingredients in the gelatola you make yourself stays the same.
2. Philadelphian-style ice cream, 'Stickyriki' in Huam-dong
A sweet and delicious American-style ice cream specialty store. Usually 7 to 8 flavors are prepared, with slight variations from week to week. “Gochujang Chocolate†is the most unique menu item and the signature flavor of Stryricki. The point is the rich chocolate flavor and the mild red pepper paste that lingers slightly at the end. The “Salted Caramel Cookie Party,†where you can clearly feel the sweet and salty flavors, and the refreshing sorbets are also popular.
*Source: “StickyRicky†official Instagram
*Source: “StickyRicky†official Instagram
â–²Location: 28, Dutubbawi-ri 1-gil, Yongsan-gu â–²Business hours: Friday to Monday 12:00 to 22:00, closed Tuesday to Thursday â–²Price: 4,000 won for a single, 6,000 won for a double â–²Review (Busana Shikigami.): I was puzzled because the owner was a foreigner, but speak Korean. Gochujang chocolate is just chocolate colored. I have a lot of days off, so I have to check it out.
3. Clean gelato specialty store, Mangwon “sugar contentâ€
A small gelato specialty store run by a young couple that offers 14 to 17 different flavors every day. Today's gelato is usually prepared with chocolate, zanduia, rice, green tea, coconut, and salt flavors, while sorbet is prepared using seasonal fruits such as peaches, melons, and watermelons. Makgeolli sorbet and tiramisu that use alcohol are also often served. Please note that packaging can be ordered via telephone reservation.
*Source: 'Sugar Do' official Instagram
*Source: 'Sugar Do' official Instagram
â–²Location: 106 Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu â–²Opening hours: Every day from 12:40 to 21:00, closed on Mondays â–²Price: Cone/cup (2 flavors) 3,900 won â–²Review (Shikigin Kumamon): If you choose 2 types, please add a different flavor spoonfully~ It was raspberry and salt, and it was so refreshing!
4. Healthy ice cream, Yeonhui-dong 'Cold Recipe'
A “cold recipe†where ice cream is made by hand at the store every day. It is characterized by its mild yet clean aftertaste without the use of synthetic colorants, flavorings, emulsifiers, or stabilizers. The fresh “lemon cream†and rich “matcha cheese†flavors are popular in the hot summer. The price of ice cream varies depending on the ingredients and preparation process, and the menu changes depending on the season. Packaging is available in 4 single packs and 1 flavor pint.
*Source: 'Cold Recipes' official Instagram
*Source: 'Cold Recipes' official Instagram
â–²Location: 2, Yeonhui-ro 11-gil, Seodaemun-gu â–²Business hours: 12:00 to 21:00 every day, variable during the winter â–²Price: 2,800 won per single/ 3,800 won â–²Review (Mrs. Sharala, the god of food): This is a place where they make and sell their own ice cream at the store! I feel that it is qualitatively different from ice cream sold on the market! It's the best!
5. Small ice cream factory, 'Amapasong' on Gyeongridan-gil
“Amapasong†produces its own ice cream mix through a 6-step process. The entire production process and process, from material selection, is carried out in this small store. The popular menu is “lollipop,†which is sold in limited quantities every day. The chocolate ganache is topped with savory Chablais cookies and ice cream made from organic milk, and boasts a rich flavor. “Salted Caramel,†which combines the rich flavor of caramel and butter with the saltiness of malted salt, is also popular.
*Source: 'Amapasong' official Instagram
*Source: 'Amapasong' official Instagram
â–²Location: 46, Noksapyeong-daero 46-gil, Yongsan-gu â–²Opening hours: 13:00 to 21:30 every day, closed on Mondays â–²Price range: Organic milk 4,000 won, lollipop 5,600 won â–²Review (tiramisu sweetened by eating meat): I was amazed to see the mint and red colors at a glance from the exterior of the building. The ice cream was as unique as the exterior, but the store said they were all homemade. Lollipop ice cream was a bit expensive, but it was unique and delicious!