Picture this: it’s hot outside and you’re craving a scoop or two of ice cream to cool down. Instead of going for the usual vanilla and chocolate flavors, you’ve decided to try something new. Now, would you rather reward yourself with a cup of Fish Sauce Caramel Ice Cream or you’re feeling extra adventurous and would go for some Black Soy Sauce Ice Cream?
These flavors may sound fictional, but in Bangkok, you can order them and savor the uniqueness of each. In a city known for its exciting culinary scene, it’s no longer surprising to see this cold dessert presented in new ways.
Delight your senses and tickle your taste buds with the unusual ice cream flavors you can find in Bangkok below:
Olive Oil Ice Cream from Daisy’s Ice Creams
Known for its premium homemade ice creams, Daisy’s unveils new flavors weekly and if you follow them online, it’s difficult not to place an order every week because they all sound so tempting. Think Honeycomb, Chocolate Salted Sticky Brownies, Blueberry Cheesecake – these make for an ideal dessert after every meal. Now, if you want something extraordinary, order the Olive Oil ice cream! According to Daisy’s it’s the milkiest olive oil ice cream you’ll have. The best part? It’s prepared with shortbread cookies.
Fish Sauce Caramel at YORA
Caramel is a well-loved ice cream flavor, but pairing it with fish sauce? You might wonder if it will be too salty for dessert, but according to YORA, it’s their signature flavor and for good reason! It’s reminiscent of salted caramel ice cream, but this one packs more flavor because of its umami. YORA is headed by Saki Hoshino, a former pastry chef who has been introducing unusual ice cream flavors at YORA. Besides Fish Sauce Caramel, they also have a Chili Rocky Road flavor worth checking out.
Location: YORA, 1076 Si Phraya Intersection, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Vanilla Yellow Mustard by MOLTO Premium Gelato
MOLTO Premium Gelato is an ice cream shop known for partnering with different brands like Ovaltine, Milo, Red Bull, and Kellogg’s to come up with exciting ice cream flavors that appeal to discerning dessert lovers. But crafting a mustard-inspired flavor? It may sound so quirky, but MOLTO also collaborated with American mustard brand French’s to create the Vanilla Yellow Mustard flavor, a smooth and luscious gelato with a distinct aroma and mustard taste. According to MOLTO, each scoop gives you the smell and taste of mustard, the smoothness of vanilla, the sweetness of the berries, and the crunch of crumble.
Seafood Sauce Mayo and Aglio e Olio with Bacon Ice Cream at JingJing Ice-cream Bar and Café
Dessert lovers find JingJing Ice-cream Bar and Café excellent because of its ice cream offerings and the unexpected flavors you can find when you visit. One of the most unusual ice creams they launched is the Seafood Sauce Mayo ice cream which has a hint of spiciness that complements the fried crab sticks served with it. Do you love Italian food? How about savoring some Spaghetti Aglio e Olio in ice cream form? “Strange but delicious,” according to Jingjing, this cold treat features milk ice cream flavored with olive oil and basil, then mixed with garlic, dried chili, and bacon. Suffice it to say, you need to taste it to believe it.
Location: Jingjing Ice-cream Bar and Café, 154 Charoen Krung 14 Alley, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Thai Garlic Gelato and Wasabi Shiso Passion Fruit at Ampersand Gelato
Ampersand Gelato is a hit among customers because of its bright and inviting interiors, but dessert lovers also flock to the store because they regularly launch new and exciting flavors. For the adventurous, the Thai Garlic Gelato is a must-try as it packs a hot and spicy punch with hints of candied garlic flavor balancing it out. Not a fan of garlic? Try the Wasabi Shiso Passion Fruit flavor, a Japanese-inspired gelato that combines hints of passion fruit and wasabi, then is capped with the aroma of shiso leaf. It’s refreshing and unexpected, just how you want your dessert to be.
Location: Ampersand Gelato, Multiple locations
Black Soy Sauce Ice Cream by Deksomboon
Deksomboon is the number one seasoning sauce brand in Thailand known for its products like Black Soy Sauce, Sweet Soy Sauce, and other dipping sauces, among others. In its store in Yaowarat, you’ll find a soft serve machine that lets you taste its Black Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Sweet and salty like salted caramel ice cream, you can savor your cup of Black Soy Sauce Ice Cream with extra soy sauce on top or your choice of toppings.
Location: Deksomboon, 426 Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Tonkatsu and US Steak Ice Creams at IceDEA
IceDEA, or Idea in Ice Cream, has gained popularity because of their realistic popsicles that look like actual fruits, flowers, and even animals. To further wow their guests, the store has also come up with desserts that look like savory dishes but are made of ice cream. There’s the Tonkatsu Ice Cream, which features an ice cream bar coated in breadcrumbs and served with fruits and chocolate (tonkatsu) sauce. Another hit that tricks eyes and taste buds is the US Steak Ice Cream, a serving of chocolate ice cream that resembles steak and bananas made to look like fries.
Location: IceDEA, 939 Rama I Road, Rong Muang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
