The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Chinatown, New York
The green tea at The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is a can't miss
"Zen Butter is awesome - toasted sesame and peanut butter."(34 Tips)
"Try the lychee ice cream & lychee sorbet yum yum yummy👍"(21 Tips)
"I had the almond cookie ice cream and it blew my mind!"(10 Tips)
"Combine the almond cookie and black sesame ice creams!"(21 Tips)
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Zlata ZubenkoMay 13, 2018We had a medium size half green tea, half lychee ice cream – delicious! Definitely enough to share.
Honghui YuApril 3, 2016There are so many unique flavors here it's hard to know which one to pick - I recommend the black sesame and banana
Larissa AlvarezJuly 24, 2022Fast service. Tried the lychee and coconut fudge. Both were delicious. Can't wait to try other flavors!
Skip the Haagen Dazs & come here instead. Ask to sample the exotic black sesame and almond cookie flavors. You'll want to order them.- Damon SununtnasukMay 1, 2017Exotic flavors like Pandan (leaf from Malaysia) and Egg Custard. Cash only
Kimmie OhhAugust 14, 2020Unique Asian ice cream flavors. Get the black sesame, almond cookie & egg custard!
Mariana PekurarSeptember 11, 2014Strange flavours, delicious ice cream, try the red beans, green tea, or anything that you cant find at any other place
Earn NichaDecember 22, 2016Go for Zen Butter, Black Sesame, and Lychee. I'm a big fan of ice cream and this place is great!
Split your scoop like this: 1/2 almond cookie, 1/2 black sesame. 好吃了！
Julie LoFebruary 10, 2016Love this place! Almond cookie was sooo good and red bean was the best red bean I had!
Mike KowalczykAugust 13, 2016Outrageously good ice cream! Without a doubt one of the best in the city. The egg cream especially!
Andrew ShumOctober 24, 2014Can't miss this place if you're looking for desserts in Chinatown. Best items: black sesame, zen butter, taro.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 3, 2015Don’t be afraid to try a flavor because it seems strange. It could very well be your new favorite. Read more
Rick NijhuisOctober 2, 2015Used to love this place for its original Asian flavours (taro, matcha, sesame) but now feel their core (vanilla) ice cream flavour is too dominant and the flavours too artificial :(
An extensive selection of unique and traditional flavors. It is a must visit while in Chinatown!
Expensive, but some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Zen butter is a must. Get the waffle cone, 5$.
HashtagNYUAugust 29, 2014We’re pretty sure Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is the ONLY place in NYC where you can buy Chocolate Bacon ice cream. Need we say more?
YuliaSeptember 1, 2014I had the lychee ice cream and the zen butter when I was here. I prefer the lychee but both are Amazing.
MarieJune 20, 2012Get samples of the red bean and black sesame just to get a taste of it. Lychee, almond cookie and green tea were all phenomenal!
Christina ChinSeptember 29, 2017Don tat custard flavor is pretty good, not cheap but pretty big serving for a small cup
Alex HunterAugust 22, 2023As someone who’s eaten a lot of mint chip ice cream I can safely say this is some of the best.
G WongMarch 22, 2012Beware the endless amount of (ridiculous) flavours available, you might want to consider bringing a few friends or come back a few times until you satisfy your ice cream craving.
This is possibly the creamiest ice cream I have ever tasted. All flavors are good, but almond cookie is my fav! Cash only
Longfei XingJanuary 27, 2015Very delicious ice cream. Green tea tastes so good. Don't forget to check in to get free topping
Tian Q.January 2, 2013Omg- black sesame and lychee. The red bean doesn't really taste like red bean but still amazing.
Diego RufoApril 4, 2011The ice cream is fantastic and homemade, so I recommend you get adventurous! My favorite is the Zen Butter, a mix of peanut butter ice cream and sesame seeds. Read more
Lolita CiprianoJanuary 2, 2014Plan to come back one day to try Lychee, Durian, Zen Butter, Ube/Taro, Coconut, & Avocado flavors :-)
One of the best ice cream places in NYC. Black sesame, cherry pistachio , to name a few & always made in house!
Stella BellaMarch 4, 2011Ginger fans get the Ginger ice cream. Where else can you find it? Zen butter also great. Got both in single scoop size. Will be back for more exotic flavors.- Sarah ChangJuly 1, 2014Zen Butter is awesome - toasted sesame and peanut butter. Lycee Sorbet is so good too.
Mango, lychee and black sesame flavor birthday cake its one of the best combination. Brought one for Father's Day!!
try the taro! it has bits of ube in it. I normally don't like taro but this is def an exception. almond cookie & pandan are yummmmmy too!
Ayesha AhmadAugust 7, 2014The best ice cream. The most incredible flavors... Black sesame, taro, lychee among others.
Some of the best ice cream flavors in NYC. Love the black sesame ice cream!
Kelsey LeeJune 20, 2014The almond cookie ice cream is the best flavor. It's like a fortune cookie mixed with heaven.
Alice ChaoJune 30, 2015Lychee ice cream is my favorite - get it. I also hear the Thai Tea is good too! :)
Lani LoveAugust 11, 2013You can get vanilla and chocolate anywhere. Check out the Almond Cookie, Black Sesame and Pandan.
CHINATOWNICECREAMFACTORYNovember 27, 2013Sundaes for a cause! $1 of each Halo-Halo sundae will be donated to the survivors in the Philippines! Get yours today!
Alèxia SoléApril 5, 2023It’s an institution. Ask for their pandan, lychee or black sesame ice cream.
Rell ReneéSeptember 1, 2014Amazing flavored. I had the red bean. No order inside - everyone is everywhere but hey - it's chinatown
Ian MarshallApril 28, 2016the zen butter ice cream is definitely a crowd pleaser, plus every ice cream comes with a Pocky!
CRUZiiiEJune 22, 2016If efficiency matters...they don't list flavors outside of the counter (even with the long line). Yet, ask for a "taste" to and you will get an eyeroll or sigh fr staff. Bad service. Decent ice cream.
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The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St)
New York, NY 10013
United States
New York, NY 10013
United States
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (CICF) has been voted NYC's best ice cream time and time again. Serving ice cream for over 30 years, CICF has not only brought smiles & ice cream cones to NYC locals; but to tourists and celebrities worldwide.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 608-4170
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