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| - Nothing hits the spot more than a cool treat during a humid, sun filled day of summer. Along Baldwin Street, between McCaul and Beverley, sits a quaint little creamery producing "Asian Gelato". Yes, Asian gelato: gelato with Asian inspired flavours! Produced in small batches to ensure freshness and a smooth creamy texture, gelato at Kekou is flavoured with natural ingredients like tea and real fruit juices.
Walking into this little 'shop' felt more like an ice cream parlor than a gelato store. Chalkboard signs out front, benches, string lights, and wooden steps- it was like stepping into someone's home. Kekou's gelato is in metal canisters with lids, similar to how ice cream is scooped from tubs. The light-up board in the back and small tags placed on top of the counters lists all the available flavours they are serving.
Staple flavours like Vietnamese coffee, Red bean, Mango, are some of the most popular, but Kekou also has changing flavours like Pandan, HK Milk Tea, and Whiskey Green Tea. Like every gelato stand, if you can't make up your mind, or are simply curious to try that delicious Durian gelato, samples are of course free. The gelato is served in your choice of cup or two types of cones: plain or seaweed (really nice touch).
Personally, I'm a huge fan of the Avacado Banana and Pandan but that's a personal taste preference. All the flavours taste exactly what they are listed as, after all, the ingredients are natural. In addition to gelato, there are beverages as well- Coconut water, Vietnamese coffee, Drip coffee. At the end of the day, we're really here for the gelato right?
Overall, Kekou highlights unique asian flavors which are interesting, creative and tasty. Ever since Gelato flavours have gone rogue, weird and strange have become favourable qualities while digging into our prized frozen treat. Kekou certainly does a great job of showcasing different profiles while staying true to real authentic tastes of Asia.
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