Singapore-style hand-cut ice cream now sold at Raohe Night Market
While hand-cut ice cream is a staple snack in Singapore, people from other countries may be unfamiliar with it.
In Taipei, Taiwan, a stall at Raohe Night Market recently opened selling Singapore-style hand-cut ice cream sandwiches that is gaining attention from locals on social media.
Source: @dailyeater on TikTok
The stall is located near Kaga Squid King at the MRT Songshan Station Exit 2, shared by content creator @dailyeater on TikTok.
However, the ice cream unique to the Taiwanese is gaining mixed reactions on social media in terms of its price and taste.
Locals queue for Singapore-style ice cream
Social media videos featuring the Raohe Night Market stall emerged in early June.
In the video posted by @dailyeater on 3 June, a long queue of people can be seen waiting to try the Singapore-style hand-cut ice cream.
Source: @babyvicky615 on Instagram
Basic flavours such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry are priced at NTD60 (S$2.47) while special flavours such as durian, Thai milk tea, and matcha cost NTD70 (S$2.89).
Unlike the mobile carts commonly used by vendors in Singapore, the ice cream at Raohe Night Market is sold from a stationary stall.
Ice cream draws mixed reactions
While many people expressed interest in trying the Singapore-style hand-cut ice cream, it has also sparked mixed reactions on Taiwanese social media.
Some argue it is too expensive, noting that the price could already buy a whole tub of ice cream. One commenter even suggested that adding “Singapore-style” to its name inflated the cost unnecessarily.
Source: @dailyeater on TikTok
Meanwhile, opinions vary among those who have tried it, Some called it delicious, while others disagreed, saying it tastes “average”.
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Featured image adapted from @dailyeater on TikTok, @babyvicky615 on Instagram
