Ice Queen Ice Cream Review

I have been searching around for the rolled ice cream. I found one but it was in Vancouver, don't want to go all the way there just to try it. Then I did more research, I found one in Richmond, Ice Queen! It's located in Aberdeen Square, right outside of the skytrain station and under the food court.

Let me talk about this mall first. I hardly even go to Aberdeen Mall. This is like my second time going to Aberdeen Square. I remember the first time I went through this super long quiet hall that connects the 2 malls, it was...I don't know (when they first opened). It would be nice if they had shops along that hall, make it a bit more interesting. That was N years ago so not sure if they made changes already. Aberdeen Square is so empty and quiet, it's big like a maze with lots of empty stores. Coming from the first floor parking lot, I was actually having trouble trying to find Ice Queen. I had to look at the store directory.

Anyways, I manage to get to Ice Queen (obviously). When I got to the entrance it had this bbt place smell which I like. It's a tiny place with no tables or chairs (I didn't expect that). If you want to eat, I guess you can stand or go to the empty food court upstairs. It was ok busy when I got there and when I left (2-3 people before and after me). The staffs were nice, I think they are Taiwanese? When I looked this place up online, I saw their menu already. To be honest, I think they are a bit overpriced but I guess you pay for the experience (how it's made) and the final pretty product. I was willing to give it a try. If you know me, I like to try new things, never know until I try. =)

I ordered the "Thai Wan" rolled ice cream because I'm a tea person. I watched them make the ice cream, I wanted to laugh when they were stabbing it because the guys looked so serious. I think it's a great job where they can express their angry like that haha (they weren't angry just serious about their job). I thought the process was pretty cool. The presentation looks nice too, it looked like an angel, almost. The size is alright but I still think it's pricey. I paid $9 something for this...

When they handed to me I could smell that lychee jelly (I think?), which I like. When I tried the ice cream, it's kinda like milk tea but I thought it had more tea taste to it which is good. It wasn't too sweet, at least I don't think so. Those half circle waffles (forgot the name) was a bit soft for me. I remember eating those when I was young, I think they had a crispier feel to it? Not too sure what those 2 rectangular crunchy biscuits were but they were ok. It's like having bubble tea but an ice cream version.

Overall, I think Ice Queen is ok. It's worth a try. Would I come back again? Uh...if they have some cool limited edition creations? The other ones on the menu seems a bit normal to me. They also sell drinks and that ice cream filled fish thingy. I've always wanted to try the fish thingy but I think I'll wait till I go back to HK. Also, it would be nice if they have a place for customers to eat but the store is very tiny so I understand. I'm just thinking if they get busy on a weekend or something, I think customers may have to wait a bit. They only have 2 of those circle ice plate thingy and it takes about 2 minutes to make one cup. Oh well, that is something that they can think about.

I decided to post this picture (different from my Instagram). Took this at the store. Wanted to take a better one but felt weird so I left after...