Ice Monster

Taipei


A superpopular shaved-ice joint with a wide menu of flavours, including strawberry, kiwi fruit and, most famously, mango. So busy that customers are limited to one hour seating time and a minimum order of NT$100. In winter, hot sweet soups are also served.


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