What a fortunate coincidence it is that Komagatake Gyunyu gelato is available at Takashimaya's Hokkaido Fair while Tom's Palette is temporarily closed for renovation. And there's not doubt that it has proven to be an excellent alternative to my default ice cream fix.
I like a slightly icy consistency when it comes to Japanese gelato, and Komagatake Gyunyu's rendition satisfies this criteria. Although not quite as awesome as Malga's, its lusciously thick and smooth texture definitely left me raring for more!
The green tea gelato pleased with its intense, bittersweet flavor. But I liked the slightly tangy and refreshing yogurt gelato even better- if only I had the time to make a return visit before the fair ends on Sunday! Flavors vary on a daily basis, and other flavors include milk, pumpkin, strawberry sorbet and vanilla.
Isetan Scotts Supermarket is also currently hosting a Winter Hokkaido Fair, which will end on 24 January. And there's no doubt that'll be where I'm heading to for my ice cream fix next week! The much raved-about Yubari melon gelato from Mashuko Dowa was unfortunately sold out for the day, so I treated myself to a tall cone of soft milk ice cream ($5) instead. Made from the rich and fragrant milk of Hokkaido cows, this light and creamy soft serve is definitely something I'd love to have again!
Cream Dowa gelato has got the best texture of all the Japanese gelati at the fairs there's no doubt about that. While I also like the icier consistencies of both Komagatake Gyunyu and Malga gelati, textural and consistency wise, Malga still can't beat both the Hokkaido gelati.
ReplyDeleteDepending on flavors, each has its own merits. Cream Dowa for its yubari melon and exceptionally good milk & cheese flavors, Komagatake Gyunyu, again for the milk (coz of the good Hokkaido milk they use) & green tea, and Malga for the awesome salt and fruit flavors. Also, gelato from the Hokuriku Region on Honshū island has the best tea and salt flavors, and Kyushu gelato for the black sesame.
Blue Seal's the worst. Never again.
I always imagine you have to eat these kind of ice-creams really fast because they will melt and topple over! They're so tall it's scary :O
ReplyDeleteice: indeed, blue seal iced cream was a total waste of money. haha you're making me even more eager to visit cream dowa again!
ReplyDeletedirtystall: japanese gelati indeed melt rather quickly! i don't find these ice creams scary as i almost always eat ice cream quickly lol. but that being said, if tall taiwanese ice cream (http://tiny.cc/puo0j) was available in singapore, i might have a problem finishing them up before they melt!