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- Thalia GuilermoMay 14, 2017This are one of my favorites place to have icecream. One scoop is like two. They have a bunch of flavors, from the regular ones ( chocolate, Oreo, vanilla...) to green tea, Taro, red bean, ginger.
- Djaniella D.July 16, 2016You will find more than just your typical flavors here, so grab something out of the ordinary! Must try: taro, pandan, black sesame. This is a single scoop & I asked to split into 2 different flavors.
- Kyle ByeJuly 12, 2016A small is supposed to be "one scoop" but they'll let you mix 2 flavors. Make sure one of those flavors is pandan. Also, don't forget to check in on Swarm for a free topping!
- Alex RobertsonJanuary 12, 2017certainly it's expensive, but the almond cookie flavor is to die for--and I love the wry trick of naming your average vanilla/chocolate-type flavors "exotics". friendly staff too!
- Pejman DavariMarch 27, 2023Delicious ice cream. I tried Mango. And my wife try pumpkins!! A lot of choice. You can try taste before ordering. The Price was 7.45 for one scope which can be reasonable in New York city.
- elizabeth obih-frankJuly 26, 2014The pistachio flavor is divine and perfectly balanced. Frankly, most of their flavors are delicious and creamy. You can't go wrong with any of them. Service is fast and the wait time on line is short.
- Dáša JaníkováMarch 5, 2020If you want to try different kinds you are at the appropriate place. This factory offers different and unusual flavours and ice cream is really great.
- Jole PAugust 18, 2019That is some PRICEY ICE CREAM (Like $6 for a small w 2 flavors) but worth at least visiting once as it is admittedly very delicious
- Fawziah QadirOctober 12, 2013The scaffolding and tiny entrance might cause you to miss this gem! The ice cream is all handmade on the premise! I had the almond cookie ice cream and it blew my mind! But almost $11 for two cones 😖
- Halstead PropertyJune 13, 2013Very seldom can you declare that you can't go wrong with whatever you order, their ice cream is an exception. We loved the Zen Butter, toasted sesame seeds & peanut butter embodies a true state of zen
- MarcelAugust 17, 2013One of NY's finest ice cream shops - and definitely the one with the most extraordinary flavors. Sureshots are: Chocolate Chip, Eggcustard and Almond Cookie. For the fun of it, try the Maple Bacon ice
- BuzzFeedApril 23, 2014This long-time neighborhood establishment specializes in delicious Chinese-inflected scoops like Zen Butter (peanut butter with sesame seeds), almond cookie, lychee, red bean and black sesame.
- Tricia DietzOctober 31, 2014Best ice cream in New York! flavors you dont get everyday.. My favorite is greentea but around fall the pumpkin pie is to die for; zen butter and ginger are great to try too.
- Melissa NanquilSeptember 29, 2017Many flavors to choose from and they're given in huge portions! The ice cream itself is very creamy and great to share with others if you can't eat it all yourself!
- Ben MackeySeptember 24, 2014The coconut fudge ice cream is amazing. You might think you only want one scoop but you will be disappointed if you don't go a double.
- Linda ChowJuly 2, 2015Exotic flavors here you won't find anywhere else. Get the red bean, green tea, black sesame, or almond cookie! Lychee sorbet is great as well. They also do ice cream cakes.
- Justin OrdovezaNovember 15, 2014This place to me is so magical. Eating ice cream and walking in Chinatown is a great experience. Get the black sesame it's do rich and the flavor is so intense.
- Vince WongJune 23, 2013Fear not the crowded mobs outside this Chinatown fixture, the service is quick and friendly. My go-to on a sweltering day is their heaping double-scoop of lychee and ginger ice cream. Get it!
- Carol M LewAugust 10, 2016Opt for the cup to avoid a sopping, dripping mess on hot days. TOCICS' cone design has not been updated, so even with 2-3 layers of napkins dripping occurs from the top edges and the tip of the cone.
- Alexa Mae AsperinMay 5, 2012You won't regret trying the black sesame ice cream! For $4, you get a taste of rich, creamy sweetness that takes a spin w/ black sesame seeds & flavor that both complement each other well! Must have! Read more
- Lucky BimolaksonoAugust 5, 2016Ice cream! Lychee is a favourite but they also have maple bacon ice cream if you feel adventurous!
- Luke KingmaMay 28, 2013If it's a flavor you've tried outside of Chinatown, you're not doing it right. Black Sesame ice cream, on the other hand, is worth the risk. Add some Jeremy Lin sprinkles and support the boys uptown.
- Jack OsborneJanuary 26, 2014If the shops not busy and you're struggling to make up your mind, they might let you sample a few of their different flavours. Here's the egg custard.
- RisaFebruary 7, 2015Can't go wrong with: Pandan (Malaysian herb), Zen Butter (toasted sesame + peanut butter), and/or Black Sesame.
- Dan LamMarch 16, 2013Flavors I highly recommend are the Lychee, Red Bean, Pistachio and Green Tea. Get them on sugar cones. Well worth it. Also, tip your server!
- If you're feeling guilty, Split your small into two half scoops so you can still have Pandan AND Taro AND tell yourself that you made healthy decisions today
- Alyssa B.February 14, 2022The Small Size lets you have “half and half” of two flavors. Taro (not ube) and cookies and cream were both good 6/10, although it could use more cookies! I’m curious to try the other flavors.
- Donna VuongDecember 29, 2014Try the Asian ice creams. Personal favs are red bean, lychee, pistachio. Though u can do a sampling of all of them so long as they aren't busy
- Monica ZarateAugust 31, 2014The ice cream here is to die for! I tried mango papaya and ginger combined and it was absolutely heavenly. Great portions, great prices!
- Chris LApril 17, 2014Sesame Seed is the ice cream flavor you never knew you needed. Soy Sauce flavor is sometimes available here, too — it tastes surprisingly like salted caramel.
- BuzzFeedApril 11, 2014Sesame Seed is the ice cream flavor you never knew you needed. Soy Sauce flavor is sometimes available here, too — it tastes surprisingly like salted caramel.
- Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014There's nowhere to sit, so get your order of pistachio, black sesame, or fortune cookie ice cream to go.
- Swing by this ice cream shop for more than just plain ol' chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. Grab a scoop of zen butter, black sesame, almond cookie, or lychee for a change.
- PANDAN ICE CREAM. Need I say more? If you arrive, devastated and heartbroken like me when there is no pandan ice cream, you can get the almond cookie or zen butter. Those are pretty good.
- AlaraJanuary 14, 2017They have the weirdest flavors, most I've never even heard of. They make you try whatever you like if you are in the mood for exploring new tastes.
- The Corcoran GroupMay 27, 2011End a gluttonous Chinatown dinner with a fantastic assortment of freshly made ice cream – the flavors change, but we like the Blueberry Cheesecake or the Wasabi.
- Jason VinesDecember 8, 2014Crowded, small, and a little pricey. However, it's absolutely delicious. A must go to place in Chinatown. Personal favorite is sriracha ice cream.
- CompassApril 24, 2014As an unofficial Chinatown landmark, the ice cream shop offers classic flavors in addition to Asian ones like durian, red bean, lychee, and taro.
- Len B.November 18, 2015I love ice cream, but it's hard to find a good one in NY. This is one of the best ones I've had in the city :)
- Jeffrey GlueckDecember 4, 2021Try the durian (smells bad tastes great). But black sesame the power move.
- Foxxy BSeptember 10, 2017Cash only. Not mind blowing, but as others mention you go for the flavors. Green tea Oreo is fun! "One scoop" is $5, but in reality you get two.
- Michelle WongJune 8, 2012Get a one scoop cup, and ask for half scoops of two flavors! Love it. Plus, the Green Tea, Red Bean and Black Sesame ice cream flavors are AWESOME.
- KarenAugust 10, 2018Authentic Asian flavors infused into ice cream. Red bean, lychee, mango, etc. Must have if you're a visitor.
- VivOctober 19, 2013Ask for the Durian ice cream. Divine. And smelly - they store it away from the other flavours hehe
- Gautam BahadurMarch 26, 2013The pandan flavor is made from fresh pandan leaves (and is delicious) but is also out of stock 80% of the time - a must try if its there!
- Don't let the line scare you; things move along quickly. It's just ice cream after all. Delicious, delicious ice cream.
- Untapped CitiesJune 22, 2012Stay Authentic! The Black Sesame and Red Bean ice flavors will blow you away. Knicks fan? Add Jeremy Lin sprinkles. Read more at: http://bit.ly/UntappedCICF
- Custard and green tea ice cream with mango and green tea mochi
- NoviAugust 13, 2016Best homemade-ish ice cream so faaar 😍 tried coffee and pistachio & they taste really good. Don't ever miss this place out! 😘