Kekou Gelato is definitely not your usual gelato place. They have Asian inspired flavours that you would not find anywhere else like durian, rice wine milk or roasted oolong tea. The great thing about this place is that they will let you try as many flavours as you might like so if there is a flavour you are not familiar with and would not dare to go for the full size you can try it out first. Which is what I did with durian, a flavour I have never tasted before and heard about how unusual and pungent it can be. It tasted pretty okay but I guess it is an acquired taste because I would not order it. It did not taste bad but it definitely had a flavour you either love or do not care for. So for me it was the latter.
My favorites so far have been whiskey green tea, Vietnamese coffee and Tsing Tao Peach. The whiskey green tea is so flavourful and you can definitely taste both distinctive flavours. The staff even warn you that the gelato contains real whiskey - which is absolutely fine by me. It gave me a nice warm feeling in the belly followed by an awesome green tea aftertaste. The flavour combination really worked for me. My other favorite flavour is the Vietnamese coffee. Is it ever delicious?!? The coffee flavour really comes through and for a coffee lover it's an amazing treat. Who needs coffee when you can have coffee gelato!!! The Tsing Tao Peach also has a great, slightly sweet and delightfully peachy flavour. It is especially very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Kekou Gelato is really worth checking out especially if you are more adventurous and are looking for more unique gelato flavours. This place stands out of the crowd and it is located in the quaint area of Baldwin street where you can go for a stroll and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Bonus: they also have a loyalty card that you can get stamped for every gelato you buy so you can rack up your stamps and get a free scoop.