Wanderlust Creamery is such a cute spot with super unique, travel-inspired flavor. We got the Kyoto Dark Chocolate (rich, slightly smoky, not too sweet) and the Hawaiian Mango Bread (creamy, tropical, with soft bread-like bits. So good!). Both were smooth, flavorful, and not heavy at all. If you're into trying fun, elevated flavors, this place is 100% worth it. Will be back! read more

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A specialty ice cream shop that's more on the expensive side, but they offer unique flavors that are often Asian-inspired! I've tried a couple flavors from this spot, with some hits and misses. I was excited to try the Hokkaido milk flavor, but it was weirdly buttery and I couldn't finish it. This time, I tried the new signature flavor, brown butter cookie dough, and it was very decadent and the cookie dough added a great texture. I also appreciate their monthly seasonal flavors, and for May I tried the genmaicha rice krispie. It has a milder taste than matcha, with a nice roasted flavor. The server let us sample multiple flavors before ordering, which was great because they have a lot of flavors I haven't tried before. Inside they have bar stools, and there's also outdoor patio seating. Overall, I don't think I would come here regularly because of the high prices, but it was a nice treat. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Double scoop of seasonal Genmaicha Rice Crispie and Brown Butter Cookie Dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Staff here have been consistently friendly and welcoming. I've only come here a few times when I want to spoil myself and it's usually in the evenings on weekdays, which is usually pretty quiet. Of course it gets busy during the day and weekends when it's warm. I was happy that they brought this creamery to Irvine because beforehand I would make the drive to Venice if I had the time. The flavors have been consistent with their other locations - unique, flavorful and creamy. I really love that their flavors are from around the world, which makes them different from other ice cream shops that I'm aware of. I also LOVE their ube waffle cones! The only thing that I'm actually devastated and disappointed about is that they use to offer split scoops, which was 2 half scoops of different flavors. This was my GO TO order because I can enjoy 2 of my favorite flavors without being overwhelmed with the amount. This also made them different from other ice cream shops. Now they only offer single, double, and sampling trio. How can I finish 2 FULL scoops on my own? Unfortunately this is why I can't give full 5 stars. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - 4.7.26 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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I love a good Asian inspired ice cream & this place does it well! I loved their vast selection of flavors, I wish I could've tried them all! My favorite was the Pandan tres leches, black sesame cookies & cream & the peach mango royale. I will definitely be coming back to try more flavors! read more

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My new favorite ice cream spot in OC! Their flavors are so unique there are so many choices! I had the pandan tres leches and it blew my mind! I love the pandan cake chunks and condensed milk pieces. read more

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I've been soooo excited to try this place, but I immediately had to use the restroom after, so I don't know. I think I have to try it again, especially because the flavors change monthly!! I love that!!! The service was great and we were offered 2 samples each. The ambiance is simple and cute. Parking can kind of suck, but it's not too close to Trader Joe's!! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Mango sticky rice?? I think - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Back during the peak of COVID, when we were all sheltering at home, I immediately said "yes" when one of my friends asked if I wanted to get in on a shipment of Wanderlust's ice cream. Admittedly, I didn't know anything about this place, but it was enough that A) she recommended it and B) it gave me something to look forward to during such a dreary time. Verdict? While acknowledging that point B) might have colored things, it was good enough for me to know that I needed to check them out in person...and come back a few more times for more! Stepping inside, the first thing that struck me was how small the space is and how effectively they use it. Inside, the decor is cute and they manage to squeeze in an ordering kiosk and some stools/counter seating. The fit is a bit tight, but there are more stools outside and the complex has a bunch of tables sprinkled about. More importantly, just one look at their display case of ice cream is enough to understand why Wanderlust is so popular - their collection of Asian-inspired flavors is incredibly unique. What's more, along with their slate of signature staples, every month brings with it a new set of seasonal/featured flavors that are just as original! -- JAPANESE NEAPOLITAN - Matcha, Sakura (Japanese Cherry Blossom), and Hokkaido Milk Ice Creams Of the flavors I had shipped, this was my favorite and it delivered yet again. The Hokkaido milk tasted so creamy, the sakura was flavorful yet not too floral, and the matcha was so good, I would've been happy with just a scoop of that. -- STICKY RICE & MANGO with Housemade Rice Milk, Coconut Cream, and Swirls of Alphonso Mango Another flavor I had shipped and also just as good as before! While I do wish the taste of mango in this was stronger, I love how well the taste of coconut rice comes across. Plus, you can hardly tell it's vegan! -- UBE MALTED CRUNCH - Malted Milk Ice Cream with Sweet Purple Yams and Crunchy Malted Milk Pieces Between the ube and the malted milk, this had an earthy nuttiness that was both tasty and made this seem less sweet than the others we've had. A nice twist from other ube ice creams I've had! -- SEOUL BANOFFEE PIE - Banana Milk Ice Cream, Roasted Barley-Hojicha-Mocha Dulce de Leche, and Misugaru Shortbread Crumble One of my favorite flavors I've had here! Although I didn't get a ton of the crumble in my scoop, what I did get was great and I loved how well the banana milk and dulce de leche mixed together! -- LOLO'S COFFEE MANGOSTEEN - Coffee Ice Cream with Caramelized Mangosteen This didn't seem all that special compared, but mostly because I loved the Banoffee Pie that much. Mangosteens don't usually do much for me, but the fact it was caramelized, and the coffee ice cream, made this a winner for me. -- BLACK SESAME HK TOAST - Buttered Toast Ice Cream with Black Sesame Ribbons and Condensed Milk Fudge Sadly, not quite as good as I had hoped for. While I very much enjoyed how this recreated the flavors of the buttered toast from HK cafes, the black sesame in this felt really subtle (to be fair, I always want more black sesame). -- PASSIONFRUIT CACAO - Dairy-Free Ice Cream with Passionfruit, Coconut, Cocoa Butter, and Raw Cacao Ehh...this was just okay. The passionfruit was nice, and the cacao and cocoa butter were decent, but it was very apparent this is vegan, as it couldn't emulate a creaminess like how how the Sticky Rice and Mango did. -- OOLONG PINEAPPLE CAKE - Jin Xuan Milk Oolong Ice Cream with Housemade Caramelized Pineapple Jam and Buttery Shortbread Crumbles Understandably, this was sweeter than the others, but I can't I minded either - this was great! I like how bursts of oolong would pop up, as well as the shortbread, and complement the pineapple jam so well! -- ISPAHAN - Lychee Ice Cream Freckled with Rose-Scented Valrhona Raspberry Inspiration Chocolate I had no idea this was named after a French pastry, but I do know that this was AWESOME! The ice cream had a nice punch of lychee, but not to the point of overwhelming the chocolate and raspberry. YUM! -- BLACK SESAME COOKIES N CREAM - White Chocolate & Black Sesame Ice Cream with Cookies N Cream Clusters I finally got around to trying this one and I'm glad I did. Even though I wish this had more black sesame as well, I liked how it paired with the white chocolate to reinforce that classic cookies n cream taste! In nearly every way, Wanderlust is just about the perfect ice cream shop. Sure, you could argue that the prices are a bit higher than other shops out there, but I'm willing to pay a smidge more to get a whole more in return. Unique and original flavors, creamy and well made ice cream, and super friendly service. Plus, with how nice the weather always seems to be in Irvine, every night is a perfect night to come here! FOUR AND A HALF STARS for one or two of their flavors falling a little short, but rounded up because it's more than made up for by so many others! read more

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Ice cream is good and unique flavors. But all 3 times I've been here, the staff have always been rude. You kinda don't wanna try to sample more than 2 things read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

WANDERLUST CREAMERY @ IRVINE The pandan and mango sticky rice ice cream was super super yummy. It's a small place to have seating and kind of pricey but overall good. We ordered on the kiosk, it came out like in one minute. Overall would go again! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - mango sticky rice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love this spot for Asian inspired ice cream flavors! They have unique flavors monthly, and we loved the Sakura flavor they had this month! They also allow for samples at the front before you decide which ice cream you want. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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The place is conveniently located in walnut village center, there's a trade Joe's and Starbucks in the same plaza. Parking is to the side and can get a little cramped but there's more parking around the surrounding areas and you can just do a quick walk. The place is very clean and there's some chairs you can sit at but not a lot. The unique seasonal flavors is what makes this place super worth it. This season we tried the Sakura crunch and this banana matcha Japanese inspired one. Sooooo good highly recommend both!! The ube cone is worth it too, do the splurge, it literally tasted like a Ube cookie in a cone. Despite the place getting busy Julina was very helpful having us sample a couple flavors. We also were greeted by the manager Jen, she was very kind and patient with me and my family. Everyone was just super sweet and nice! We will be coming back, my kids loved it!! read more

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Wanderlust Creamy is very cutely decorated and there are so many good Asian flavors. The staff was really nice and let us sample many different flavors. We got 3 flavors to try - passionfruit cacao, ube and black sesame. The passionfruit was sour and flavorful, ube and sesame were really good too. This plaza is very busy so finding parking took awhile but it's definitely worth coming! read more

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Must visit if you're looking for unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors. They are incredibly generous with their samples so you can try a variety of options before committing to a scoop...or two! I tried the seasonal Sakura Crunch with cherry blossom-infused ice cream with strawberry pieces and matcha kit kat chunks. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

First time here... my mother in law's dentist is bect door so always walked by. Nice place, although small it does not feel too cramped and its easy enough for most of us to find out where to line up. Service is nice and to the point. Those cones are fantastic by the way. And... the ice cream is creamy as it should be. Oh yes, Abu Dhabi chocolate is just a name as I did not taste any of the chocolate. Go with the more pronounced flavors and they're quie unique. read more

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Really great ice cream shop with lots of unique and delicious flavors. The quality of the ice cream is very high and they all taste wonderful. You can sample as many flavors as you like and the staff are very friendly. Plenty of seating outdoors and the interior is clean. You can buy cups, cones, or pints. read more

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Wanderlust Creamery is a unique ice cream shop with various Asian inspired flavors, among others; they have locations in LA/OC. Every location I've visited (Atwater, Irvine, Pasadena) is consistent with service and quality of ice cream. Each month they have different seasonal flavors which you can check on their website or Instagram. Most notably for March, they always have Sakura Crunch which is one of my favorite flavors. I'm hoping they bring back the Salted Egg Yolk flavor for October (Filipino month). We got the 4 for $44 pints deal (previously 4 for $40 but price was adjusted for inflation/etc) with 4 Sakura Crunch pints. The employee was polite and friendly; didn't get his name, but he was handsome with an arm sleeve. There was actually a rush of people after we ordered, so we waited for him to help them out. As he did, he did work on our pints so once his line was done we were able to go which was appreciated. A Sakura Crunch milkshake is heavenly, btw. (Had at the Pasadena location previously, not this one.) You are allowed to sample flavors here, FYI. I sampled Inis Mor, Cloudberry Meringue and the Dubai Chocolate flavors. Out of these 3, I think Cloudberry Meringue was the best; the fig and apricot flavors popped out after a hint of raspberry. I would've liked to have tasted some of the ganache on the Dubai Chocolate. It was a light milk chocolate ice cream to me; nothing more, nothing less. Inis Mor was sweet with a slight alcoholic undertone. As for the signature flavors, my mom's favorite is sticky rice with mango. There are some stools and tables on the sides, as well as outdoor seating. The indoor seating would've been nicer if there was cover from the sun. Overall, just somewhere quick to eat your ice cream. It's a busy parking lot with a lot of other businesses (Starbucks, Trader Joes, other restaurants). Check out Gurume Sushi and the Kebab Shop. read more

Ooh I really like Wanderlust. What a great discovery. I typically go for the vegan flavors and they had a good handful of options which were just as unique as the regular ones. The mango sticky rice here tastes even better than the one from Stella Jeans. I love the seasonal flavors as well and have samples the non dairy global cookie exchange and the San palo peppermint hot chocolate which were both very good. Others in our group loved the pandan tres leches, the Vietnamese rocky road. Next time I'll need to drown in lactaid to try more flavors. Service is friendly for samples and line moves moderately even when long. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Flavors from December 2025 menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Just another ice cream shop, nothing special. I got super excited looking at the different flavors they offered, but it didn't taste that exotic or different. I ordered matcha flavor but the matcha flavor was very mild so it tasted like mild matcha ice cream mixed with vanilla. I guess i was expecting more flavor with less sweetness. read more

Unique flavor offerings here! I had a single scoop, Vietnamese rocky road, with a waffle cone (which only seemed to be the cone option) and that cost me $10! I know costs are up but it seems a bit much for a scoop of ice cream. Nonetheless, if I'm in the area, I'll try other flavors, but in a cone! read more

Okay, so I'm biased. I love ice cream. When the weather in summer turns hot, I must have the best ice cream around. It just so happens that a new Wanderlust Creamery opened near my home. Their flavors are a bit strange and non-traditional. They are still very good. Fortunately, they have blended two of my most favorite flavors, Vietnamese Coffee and rocky road ice cream. They call it Vietnamese Rocky Road. I ordered it on their homemade waffle cone. Pure magic. Highly recommended. read more

It was my first time trying and hearing about Wanderlust Creamery. Love their unique flavor options and the fact that they have seasonal flavors as well. I got to sample a few flavors but ultimately decided to get the black sesame cookies & cream. Their ice cream flavors are good! I appreciate that it's not too sweet. What I didn't expect was the hefty price tag of $7.50 for a single (super tiny) scoop. Although the flavors are good, I don't think it's worth the expensive price. No cash accepted at this location. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Black Sesame Cookies & Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Wanderlust Creamery. They offer a great variety of very unique flavors. I ordered the mango sticky rice ice cream, which is one of their vegan options as it's made with rice milk and coconut milk. The ice cream was delicious and very flavorful. Will definitely be coming back to try other flavors. The plaza gets a bit crowded and it may take some time to find parking. read more

Best ice cream in OC! I have a dairy allergy and it's usually really hard to find places that offer genuinely tasty options for nondairy ice cream. Me and my boyfriend come here pretty frequently and I ALWAYS get the Sticky Rice + Mango flavor since it is one of the few nondairy ones and it is soooooo delicious. My boyfriend always gets the Kinder, he really loves it as well. The great thing about the Sticky Rice and Mango flavor is that even though it's vegan, it still retains the same creamy texture instead of icy. The workers here are always so nice and really understanding of my allergies. Every time I tell them I'm allergic to dairy, they always either grab a new scooper or sanitize the one they are using. That's something I honestly really appreciate. The inside of this location is also really vibrant and also has cool "books" about places around the world. They are definitely just for decoration and not real books however it really ties in with their whole "flavors from around the world" theme. read more

Super friendly staff! No hassle trying flavors! Tasty ice cream! Unique flavors! A must try! read more

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I had this place bookmarked to try and we finally came here and so glad I did! FOOD: The ice cream here is sooo amazing! Very creamy and flavorful. I got the Sticky Rice + Mango and Ube Crunch and both were delicious!! So creamy and flavorful! I dont know how they did it, but the Sticky Rice + Mango tastes just like the dessert! Loved the Ube as well! I love that they have unique flavors and ones that I really like to try! SERVICE: Good service. The girl who helped us told us a bit about the place and what they do, which was nice to hear. She was very friendly and let us try different flavors to see which ones we wanted to get. DECOR/AMBIANCE: It's a very small place, but nicely decorated. Everything looked clean and love the sign above the counter and the way they did the menu. read more

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My DS doesn't like ice cream but for some reason he loves your Ube Malted Crunch! We picked up a pint ($13) and devoured it over 3 nights. Great flavors, great service, great payment options (inkind). Thank you for the eye-opening experience! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Seasonal flavors keeps me coming back! I like trying the unique and delicious ice cream flavors. The workers are always so nice and patient while making your flavor decisions and thank you for the ice cream samples! It is pricey, but the quality is there. I'm guessing because of the steep price, it's why after the hype, the ice cream shop is usually empty. I'm always enjoying my one scoop by myself and hardly anyone comes in while I'm here. Hope they can stick around. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Seasonal flavors on an Ube Waffle Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Perfect spot if you're craving Asian-inspired ice cream. Quick service and friendly workers to help you with samples and your order. I would def recommend getting the triple scoop since it's the most worth your money and I also usually share the triple scoop with one other friend because it's too much ice cream for just me In order from favorite to least favorite, I liked the sakura crunch, kinder, then pandan tres leches. I liked the sakura crunch the most and the kinder tasted exactly how you would expect it to. The pandan tres leches had almost a slightly grainy texture though so I didn't love it even though I usually like pandan things read more

Wanderlust Creamery - sakura crunch, pandan tres leches, kinder - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: got the black sesame cookie and cream. Very creamy and light note of sesame. The best part is the waffle cone is made fresh so it's super sweet light crunch aroma. Service: friendly and let us try 3 flavors since this place has many unique flavors mixed together. Ambiance: small cozy chic place! Would come again and recommend for those who love Asian flavors !!! read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. Their Pandan raffaelo is divine!!!! chef kiss Most of the other flavors are interesting too. My family loves rum and raisin and ube too. I need them to NOT be seasonal. read more

Was craving ice cream so the family and I stopped by here after lunch. It's located in a corner location in the same plaza as Trader Joe's and Smart & Final. While there were only a few counter seats available inside, there are a few tables outside that you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. I love the theme of the shop, with travel themed details everywhere, from the international inspired ice cream flavors to the train station sign menu board, and the decor with "books" of different countries. OMG...the flavors here are so fun and creative and all sounded so good that we had a hard time deciding - would we get Chicha Morada inspired by Peru, Princess Tarta inspired by Sweden, or Japanese Neapolitan inspired by Japan? We were able to sample a few flavors and finally decided on the Tasting Trio ($8.50) with Ube Malted Crunch, Hokey Pokey, and Vietnamese Rocky Road. I loved how they created the flavors and the ingredients in each flavor - so tasty! If you want a waffle cone, they offer them in Ube flavor and brown butter vanilla as well. There are also diary free & vegan options available. read more

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This is a cute place! Came here on a late night and there was a decent crowd inside. The staff is friendly and generous with samples. I appreciate their unique flavors! Ended up ordering a split scoop of pandan tres leches and ube malted crunch. Pandan Tres Leches- Base is creamy with a mild pandan flavor. The cake pieces add a nice layer of texture. Perfect for those who don't like overly sweet desserts. Ube Malted Crunch- Base has a rich ube flavor. You get a generous amount of malted honeycomb that gives each bite a burst of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely come back and try their other flavors! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Flavors here are super unique and creative, definitely not your average ice cream shop. They let us try as many samples as we wanted, which was really nice. I ended up getting the ube malted crunch and pandan tres leches. Both were rich and flavorful, but a bit too sweet for my taste. Cool spot to check out, but I'd probably only come back if someone else wanted to go. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Ube Malted Crunch (top) and Pandan Tres Leches (bottom) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Loving the fusion they have with all their flavors. First had tried them at Smorgasborg and was so excited to see them come to OC. Very unique flavor profiles that honor many different cultures. All very well made. They always have very fun seasonal flavors. Recently had stopped by and got a split scoop of this habanero ice cream mixed with there pandan tres leches. Sounds so odd but I truly feel they have a flavor for anyone. Very cute shop. Very likitely seating inside about 6 high top seats. Outside has a few though! Same plaza as the curry restaurant and TJ's. Also always great service. Generous and nonjudgemental with samples :)z read more

This was a perfect spot to go to end a night. It was my first time coming to this place and I must say I am impressed. Let's go with the service I loved the service here ! Very friendly , quick and I love that you can try samples especially when you never tried it. Also love that they have a kiosk performance for when the place is busy . And they have lots of spots to chill and hangout with friends after ordering your ice cream.. 10/10 to the service.. The ambiance: The ambiance is very welcoming. Clean and I love that it was not over powered with decoration. Simple clean and a perfect hang out spot with friends and families perfect for that summer date night or when you just want a quick pick me up kinda thing. I love how cute and small it is felt really cozy . 10/10 to the vibes of this place ! Now for the ice cream ! The ice cream is amazing !!! It wasn't too sweet nor too milky . It was a perfect blend of flavors easy to consume as well.one of my little cousins and I got the black sesame cookies and cream ! That was a great flavor probably my favorite.. I also sampled their Matcha Neapolitan it was a perfect blend of matcha ! I will have to get that next time . My husband got the Tokyo rainbow sherbet and I tried it !! Omg it was delightful and was very refreshing !!! It was not overwhelming either sweetness . Perfect ! And my cousin she got the Kinder ice cream and if you ever had the kinder chocolate candy .. it tasted just like it perfect ! I can't wait to come back here again to try their other flavors ! 10/10 the best ice cream in Orange County ! Thank you wanderlust for a great experience and yummy ice cream ! read more

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Great ice cream and even better service! Huge thank you to Alex for being so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. His smile and positive attitude made the experience even better. Will definitely be back! read more

I love how unique the ice cream flavors at Wanderlust are and it's always exciting to see which new flavors they will have each month. My personal favorite is the sakura crunch which they usually have in March, but I also like the earl grey milk chocolate. You can either order at the cashier or there is a kiosk inside as well. They let you sample all the flavors which is great if you're not sure what to get, especially because there's so many interesting flavors! This is one of my go-to spots for ice cream and I definitely recommend trying it. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - sakura crunch w/ ube waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Dessert: Black Sesame Cookies & Cream Single Scoop Price: $7 Overall: I usually go to the one in Irvine (usually busy) but this spot had no line when I arrive around 8pm! I always love the interior of the place which is cutesy. My recommendation flavors is Ube Malted Crunch and the Black Sesame Cookies & Cream! Satisfied my sweet treat craving! read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

i always have to come back here every month to try out their new flavors. the workers here are always very helpful and let you sample as much as you want. for november, i tried the crema catalana and seoul banoffee pie. i prefer the crema catalana personally, it's quite an interesting flavor that simultaneously feels familiar and novel. i now hope to embark on a mission to try actual crema catalana, if i can manage to find it here in socal. i love the japanese neapolitan but i notice that the flavors sometimes change. i couldve sworn that instead of hojicha, it was a sakura flavor at one point, though it totally makes sense if thats a seasonal flavor. just keep it in mind if you wanna try this one. read more

Wanderlust Creamery - Tasting Trio: Japanese Neapolitan, Seoul Banoffee Pie, Crema Catalana - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Wanderlust Creamery offers such unique flavors. They have new flavors every month, which makes things fun and interesting. I sampled several flavors since I've never had them before and the worker was friendly about it. I went with a single split scoop ($7) with the seasonal Milky Tang Yuan and Vietnamese Coffee flavors. It was a bit pricey for what you get. Other than that, I think the ice cream tastes good. The ice cream isn't the creamiest, but just creamy enough where it tastes like quality ice cream. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and their decor is cute and dreamy. read more

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