Snow King

Top choice in Taipei


Snow King is a legend, serving intensely flavoured homemade ice cream for more than 70 years. There are scores of wild tastes, from the expected (chocolate) to the downright bizarre (wasabi, pork knuckle or Taiwan Beer). Grab a window pew to enjoy your bowl and admire the view of Zhongshan Hall across the way. It's closed on Tuesdays between November and February.


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