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林家冰店

Hsinchu CityEast DistrictIce cream and drink shop

4.7/ 5
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A traditional shaved-ice shop at the main gate of Hsinchu City God's Temple. The fine ice melts almost on contact and comes with handmade toppings.

At a Glance

Cash onlyAttentive service
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Signature Dishes

  • Mixed Shaved Ice

    The ice is fine enough to melt almost on contact, with handmade toppings such as red beans, mung beans, job's tears, peanuts, 脆圓, and lotus seeds, each with its own flavor.

  • Four-Fruit Shaved Ice

    Toppings include mung beans, peanuts, cereal, starfruit, and QQ; the syrup, simmered with cane sugar and brown sugar, is light and not cloying.

  • Red Bean Milk Shaved Ice

    The ice is very fine and fluffy, with a light milky aroma and no cloying sweetness; red beans add flavor.

  • Mung Bean and Job's Tears Shaved Ice

    The mung beans and job's tears remain distinct rather than mushy; the brown-sugar syrup is poured over last, and the sweetness is not too heavy.

  • Red Bean and Lotus Seed Soup

    Available for takeaway in winter; the red beans remain distinct and are soft and smooth on the palate.

At a Glance

Value verdict
A recorded price of NT$60 for three toppings.

What you should know

Avoid if

  • If you want roomy seats or a long stay

What you should know

  • There are few seats and it is not suited to lingering; eating on-site lets you taste the freshly shaved texture.
  • A fixed daily quantity is sold until it runs out; preparation starts early in the morning.