Craving for some ice cream to ward off the scorching weather in Kuching? Or simply craving for a good cone of creamy, chilly and sweet ice cream? Then, don’t worry, because I have compiled for you 11 MUST TRY Ice Cream Spots in Kuching.
1. Sunny Hill Ice Cream
Known as the absolute OG of ice cream in the city of Kuching.
An ice cream list in Kuching will simply be incomplete without mentioning Sunny Hill Ice Cream. Established in 1963, Sunny Hill has been a crowd puller for many years. So many people love the ice cream here due to the super silky and soft texture of the ice cream.
You can enjoy the ice cream here on a cone, sundae, sandwich or float. The vanilla flavor is available every day while other flavors such as Corn, Pandan and Strawberry rotate throughout the week.
Location:
Shop Name: Sunny Hill Ice Cream
Address: Jln Bukit Cahaya, Sunny Hill Garden, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Sun-Thurs (9AM-6PM), Fri (9AM-3.30PM), Sat(Closed)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/9K9pBBfz2oUoGBRh8
Facebook: Sunny Hill Ice Cream Shop
2. Harish Ice Cream
Tucked away next to Fauziah Family Café, Metrojaya Matang is a stall called Harish Ice Cream Stall. Although small, Harish Ice Cream offers a HUGE variety of viral ice cream flavors that Kuchingites will surely love.
A humble stall in Kuching with a BIG selection of ice cream flavors.
Flavors include Teh Tarik Otai, Cincau Creamslide and Classico Gulapong Oreo. They even have Lotus Biscoff Flavor which has been trending nowadays.
Other unique flavors also include Berry und Cereal, Chocolate del Misteri and Pop Corn au Caramel.
Location:
Shop Name: Harish Ice Cream
Address: Lorong Metrocity Boulevard 3, Kampung Won, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Tues-Sun (12PM-10.45PM), Mon (Closed)
Facebook: Harish Ice Cream
3. Troots Cafe
Troots is a rare gem in Kuching with a beautiful and instagrammable white interior. The Ice Cream Toast here is simply divine. Imagine biting on a warm and buttery toast paired with the cold chilly ice cream, so good!
This place is an ice cream heaven for toast and waffle lovers in Kuching.
Flavors available are their famous Thai Tea Toast, Thailand Mango Toast, Shibuya Chocolate Toast, Shibuya Matcha Toast, Shibuya Honey Toast.
They also serve ice cream waffles such as Pink Waffle, Strawberry Waffle, Chocolate Waffle and Taro Waffle.
Location:
Shop Name: Troots Cafe
Address: GR FL LT 434 & 435 Jalan Rubber, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (12PM-9PM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TSyg3EVudZBkgCQK8
Instagram: @troots_cafe
4. Affogato
Affogato is an Italian dessert consisting of vanilla-flavored ice cream topped with a shot of espresso coffee. Hence, if you’re a coffee lover, then Affogato is definitely the right spot for your caffeinated ice cream cravings in Kuching.
Not only that, Affogato also has a WIDE variety of trendy ice cream flavors such as Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Popcorn and Yuri Matcha.
You can also find ice cream flavors that you probably won’t find at other places in Kuching such as Red Velvet and Coconut Charcoal.
Location:
Shop Name: Affogato
Address: Ground Floor, Lot 3239 (SL.26 TT3 Commercial Centre, Jalan Canna, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Tues-Sun (11AM-11PM), Mon (Closed)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/jhfk1JHfhf22Nsen6
Instagram: @affogato.kch
5. Cocopuri
Cocopuri is one of a kind ice cream spot in Kuching that serves a fascinating fusion of ice cream and traditional Malaysian flavors. Their Pandan Kaya Coconut Waffle Ice Cream is to die for while their Pandan Kaya Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich is also a must-try.
Blending ice cream with traditional sweets, this ice cream spot in Kuching specializes in Malaysian inspired ice cream desserts.
They even have their own version of Cendol, Kuih Lenggang and Bubur Pulut Hitam served with ice cream. Not to mention, the presentation of their desserts is also top tier and Instagram-worthy!
Location:
Shop Name: Cocopuri
Address: Ground Floor, Sub Lot 4, Block A Emporium Kuching, Jalan Tun Jugah, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Tues-Sun (12PM-11PM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/z52RMTvpSmwBCz687
Instagram: @cocopuridesserts
6. Dolce Dessert Cafe
With a minimalistic setting, beautiful white and wooden interior, Dolce is another ice cream café in Kuching that is perfect for your Instagram Feed. This café serves many unique ice cream and soft serve flavors. In fact, they have new exciting flavors every week! Flavors range from Lavender, Thai Tea, Avocado, Lotus Biscoff, Chocolate Mint and Cheesecake.
They also have unique flavors that you might never even heard of such as Bluepea, Honey Chrysanthemum and Sea Salt Peppermint.
You can have your ice cream served in cute little jars, cones or even served with their Belgium Waffles.
Location:
Shop Name: Dolce Dessert Cafe
Address: Level 1, Sublot 27, Block A2 Saradise Kuching, Off, Jalan Stutong, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (11AM-11PM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/jZxKmkaAmEm9W95TA
Instagram: @dolce.kch
7. Dot Café
Established in 2014, Dot Café has been serving Kuchingites with tasty waffles and ice cream. The waffles here are not only crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, but also served warm with their ice cream.
A hidden gem in Kuching, specializing in waffles with ice cream.
You can choose many ice cream flavors to go with your waffles, such as Tiramisu, Oreo, Chocolate, Banana Split and Cheese. So if you happen to be in the area, do check out this quirky little café and try their delicious Belgium Waffles with Ice Cream.
Location:
Shop Name: Dot Cafe
Address: 64, Q5A, Kampung Kenyalang Park, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (2PM-12AM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/koSMTaCNLQzKsKrS9
Instagram: @dotcafekuching
8. Tusan Ice Cream and Dessert
Looking for tropical beach flavors such as Coconut? Then head on to Tusan, as this ice cream shop specializes on everything Coconut in Kuching! You absolutely must try their delicious Coconut Ice Cream. The creamy and rich coconut flavor is blended so well with their Vanilla Ice Cream.
They also have other tropical flavors such as Mango Ice Cream and other interesting flavors such as Green Tea and Chocolate.
If you’re thirsty, you can also try their Coconut Shake, which you can choose to enjoy with Gula Apong Sauce, Wheatgrass Sauce, Sago or Cendol.
Location:
Shop Name: Tusan Ice Cream and Dessert
Address: Jalan Saradise, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (10AM-10PM)
Instagram: @tusan_malaysia
9. R.G. Ais Krim Bergula Apong
The pioneer of Gula Apong Ice Cream in Kuching
Opened in 2006, RG Ais Krim Gula Apong was the very first to sell Gula Apong based ice cream in Malaysia. Gula Apong is a sweet substance extracted from the sap of nipah palm.
Pair Gula Apong with ice cream and here you have a match made in heaven. So if you are in Kuching, you absolutely must try the Gula Apong Ice Cream here.
They usually rotate their base flavors daily such as Vanilla, Chocolate and Pandan. Recently, they have also added bubble or pearl toppings into their menu!
To read the FULL review of RG Ais Krim Bergula Apong, click here.
Location:
Shop Name: R.G. Ais Krim Bergula Apong
Address: No.11 Tower 93000, Wet Market & Hawker Centre, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (12PM-2AM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/iA7aYiwJtFr6fkM6A
Facebook: R.G. Ais Krim Bergula Apong
10. IG Gula Apong
Established in June 2019, IG Gula Apong is an ice cream stall located at the bus stop in front of Kuching Waterfront.
This stall is a crown puller due to their Sundae Gula Apong Ice Cream that you can also enjoy with toppings of your liking.
Ice cream on Milk Tea? Yes, they have it here too! You can choose either Gula Apong Milk Tea or Chocolate Milk Tea that are generously topped with their velvety ice cream.
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Location:
Shop Name: IG Gula Apong
Address: Kiosk Perhentian Bas (Jualan Runcit, Jalan Gambir, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (11AM-11PM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/VCTwgb14pJK9KV8a6
Instagram: @iggulaapong
11. Whey Chillin
Watching your calories? Then this is where you get low fat no sugar ice cream in Kuching. This Ice Cream parlor offers healthier ice cream treats, as they are prepared with skimmed milk, whey powder and sugar substitutes. Now, you can enjoy your ice cream with a lower content of fat and sugar.
The ice cream served here is no less indulgent as they offer ice cream flavors such as Tiramisu, Tatcha, Macchiato Latte, Pistachio, Chocolate, Strawberry and Charcoal.
They also have healthy ice cream cakes, yes you read it right, ICE CREAM CAKES!
Location:
Shop Name: Whey Chillin
Address: 10F, Ground FLoor, Premier 101 Commercial Centre, Jalan Tun Jugah, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Operating Hours & Offday: Mon-Sun (12PM-10PM)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/XMeT18y2uiEZWD1MA
Instagram: @wheychillin_malaysia
So here, is my list of 11 MUST TRY Ice Cream Spots in Kuching. Remember, if you are itching to satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings, then do check out some of these ice cream spots in Kuching. If there is any other ice cream spot in Kuching that you would like to recommend to other readers, then be sure to comment down below.
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