Eastern Ice Store
A bustling, no-frills Taiwanese dessert shop famous for its traditional shaved ice and generous, customizable portions. [^M2]
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Eastern Ice Store
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Must-see attractions
A bustling, no-frills Taiwanese dessert shop famous for its traditional shaved ice and generous, customizable portions. [^M2]
"It’s cheap and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. "
Beat the Crowds
Visit early or during off-peak hours to avoid long queues, especially during dinner time. [^M2]
Share the Sweetness
Portions are large and filling; consider sharing one dessert between two people for a satisfying experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Dessert
Price
$
Phone
+886 2 2777 2057
Address
No. 38, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Website
efy.com.tw/Highlights
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Authentic Taiwanese Shaved Ice
Indulge in traditional Taiwanese shaved ice with a vast array of toppings. Customize your dessert with taro balls, grass jelly, red beans, and more.
Generous Portions, Great Value
Enjoy hearty desserts with ample toppings at affordable prices. Perfect for sharing, these generous portions offer excellent value for money.
Self-Serve Sweetness & Ice
Enhance your dessert with the self-serve station offering free refills of sugar syrup and ice cubes. Tailor your sweetness to perfection.
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Beat the Crowds
Visit early or during off-peak hours to avoid long queues, especially during dinner time. [^M2]
Share the Sweetness
Portions are large and filling; consider sharing one dessert between two people for a satisfying experience.
Customize Your Treat
Take advantage of the self-serve station for extra ice or sugar syrup to perfectly match your preference.
Easy Access
Conveniently located near Zhongxiao Dunhua Station (Exit 3) for easy access to this dessert haven. [^M2]
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Beat the Crowds
Visit early or during off-peak hours to avoid long queues, especially during dinner time. [^M2]
Share the Sweetness
Portions are large and filling; consider sharing one dessert between two people for a satisfying experience.
Customize Your Treat
Take advantage of the self-serve station for extra ice or sugar syrup to perfectly match your preference.
Easy Access
Conveniently located near Zhongxiao Dunhua Station (Exit 3) for easy access to this dessert haven. [^M2]
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Eastern Ice Store is a beloved spot for authentic Taiwanese shaved ice, praised for its generous portions and affordable prices. Diners rave about the wide variety of toppings and the unique self-serve option for extra ice and syrup. While the service can feel rushed during busy periods due to long queues, the overall experience of enjoying a refreshing and customizable dessert makes it a must-visit.
"This was so delicious! 75 NT for my iced tofu pudding with 3 toppings of choice. I love that they have self serve sugar syrup and ice cubes. It’s a pretty big bowl!
I chose taro balls, grass jelly and azuki red bean. They have 1 storefront for serving and 1 storefront (fairly large area) for sitting!"
Annie Chu
"Walked past this place many times and finally got a chance to try this dessert shop. It’s cheap and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. Their signature sweet soup with chewy tapioca pearls and toppings like taro balls, sweet potato balls, and red beans is simple but satisfying. Even though there’s nothing particularly fancy, it’s a great place to enjoy authentic Taiwanese-style desserts at a very reasonable price."
Earn S.
"My brother's ice store recommendation. He likes it and went here few times.
The staff was friendly as always as my brother mentioned, cheap price, open until night, fast service, free ice, water and sugar refill, customize your own ice.
I don't really much into this kind of ice but it was ok."
Felita Gutana
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Frequently Asked Questions
Customers love the authentic Taiwanese shaved ice with a variety of toppings like taro balls, grass jelly, and red beans.
Yes, you can choose your base and up to three toppings. There's also a self-serve station for additional ice and sugar syrup.
Yes, the portions are quite generous and filling. Many visitors recommend sharing one dessert between two people.
The store can get very busy, especially during peak hours and on hot summer days. Visiting during off-peak times is recommended. [^M2]
The closest MRT station is Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, Exit 3. [^M2]
The desserts are very reasonably priced, with most courses priced at NT$75.
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Situated in the heart of the Daan district, Eastern Ice Store is one of the most popular dessert places in Taipei. You can choose your ice mix from many softened and sweetened ingredients such as taro, sweet potato, tapioca, peanuts, beans and jellies. Having first opened over 20 years ago, they have gained a huge reputation for they deliciously refreshing desserts.
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