Thai-Style ‘Rolled Ice Cream’ is Now a Thing in Oregon

by | Apr 2, 2018 | Family Fun, Featured, Food & Drink, Things To Do, Western Oregon | 0 comments

I'm going to be completely honest, I have never heard of Thai Rolled Ice Cream until I came across an article recently at The Oregonian. In fact, the latest ice cream craze apparently is taking over U.S. cities. And best believe, now that I know it's available in Eugene, where I live, I'm definitely dropping in for a cold treat.

It's known as 22 Below, and they pride themselves on lactose-free, gluten-free liquid base ice cream made from coconut milk. The product is then poured onto a metal surface, and cooled to negative 22 degrees. Then of course, comes the best part - the toppings and flavors are added to the delicious treat, and spread out thinly to freeze.

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20-year-old Kady Chen and her husband Yao Zhang opened the doors to their first location in Eugene, this last year in April after getting married. Chen did so while attending the University of Oregon, and raising her daughter.

"We wanted to bring back something that wasn't here and was never here before," Chen told The Oregonian. Five months later, the young couple opened their second shop in Salem next to Chen's hometown.

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And the flavors offered here sound incredible. Everything from Campfire, which is basically a smore with chocolate ice cream, to New York Style cheesecake, Mangonada, Popping Soda, Banana Cream Pie, Vegan Dog Ice Cream and more. Oh, did we mention the rolled ice cream sandwich?

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While their family doubted their plan to open up an ice cream shop, the couple gave it their best and proved it to be a huge success in Oregon. And as of March 9, with students already flooding in to her third location, their Portland location has been a huge hit. The couple also reportedly will be opening their 4th location in Beaverton sometime in the future.

If you are thinking about stopping by, a cup of rolled ice cream will set you back about $6.85. Their menu also includes tasty bubble teas and other specialty drinks.

 

Where can you find 22 Below?

1728 SW Jefferson St, Portland

4155 Rickey St. SE, Salem

501 Valley River Center, Eugene

Head over to my22below.com for more information.

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Written By Tyler James

Tyler James, founder of That Oregon Life, is a true Oregon native whose love for his state runs deep. Since the inception of the blog in 2013, his unbridled passion for outdoor adventures and the natural beauty of Oregon has been the cornerstone of his work. As a father to two beautiful children, Tyler is always in pursuit of new experiences to enrich his family’s life. He curates content that not only reflects his adventures but also encourages others to set out and create precious memories in the majestic landscapes of Oregon. Tyler's vision and guidance are integral to his role as publisher and editor, shaping the blog into a source of inspiration for exploring the wonders of Oregon.

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