Fantastic ice cream place with friendly environment. Try the durian, jackfruit, ube, vanilla and sesame. All those choices are delicious!
Sour soup, gauve milk tea are really good too! Have not had a chance to try other flavors.
4/26/2024
My kids wanted bubble waffles and we are so glad we came!!! The waffles were very freshly made and super crisp. My sons loved it even though they'd never had pandan before. We also got ice cream separately: strawberry shortcake and the avocado durian. Their ice cream is handmade in small batches and the texture is very similar to Turkish ice cream where it's more on the chewy side. The only downside is that it's very warm inside since it is west facing. Thumbs up from the kids.
4/27/2024
I ordered the Brown sugar boba with mini boba and it was absolutely delicious! My husband tried the Thai tea with coconut ice cream and he loved his drink too. I loved that they didn't overfill the cup with ice as I have sensitive teeth. This place is definitely a must try.
4/13/2024
My husband found this place because the night prior we went somewhere else and their dessert was not it so we had to make up for it. Needless to say, Ant's Ice Cream was a hit because it's not a week yet and we're back.
We love their mango passion fruit blend-- it is perfectly made. Pandan ube float wasn't our top choice (I think I'd be better if it was blended as a drink than a float) but the ice cream alone was so good. I came back just for their black sesame ice cream. On their website they said they use local farmers milk and I'm here to confirm that a few of us are lactose intolerant and no aftermaths for all of us (finally!!!)
The owner and workers were super nice and welcoming. Always offering samples to try before ordering and answering questions. A few tables for dine in and a kiosk on the side to order as well.
4/20/2024
This new ice cream shop opened down the street from my house, so I had to check it out. They have a large selection of ice cream flavors that I wanted to check out. Also so perfect if you enjoy Asian inspired ice cream flavors.
Pandan (4/5): I've never had Pandan flavor before, so I wanted to try it. This scoop was massive, like I was scared about how big it was. The owner was also nice enough to top it with a torched marshmallow as well. The ice cream was a bit icy, but the flavor was there.
I will definitely check this place out again.
4/18/2024
What a find!! I'm so glad I discovered this new dessert spot in Garden Grove, as they have such unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors! This is the only spot where I've discovered flavors like Durian, Soursop, Ube, Boba Milk Tea, Pandan Mung Bean, Vietnamese Coffee, Lychee, Thai Tea, Black Sesame, Passion Fruit and Matcha! They also still have a lot of classic flavors such as Strawberry Shortcake, Sea Salt Caramel, Butterfinger, Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Banana!
Personally, I'm partial to the Asian flavors because they're a bit less sweet and overall just more rare! I truly have never seen such an extensive amount of flavors anywhere else. On top of that, you can get your ice cream dressed up as a sundae, add a pandan bubble waffle to it, and get a variety of toppings. My absolute favorite is the toasted marshmallow - truly a game changer!
The employees here are super friendly and nice, as we initially had a difficult time deciding what to order, but they patiently let us sample flavors and even provided some suggestions on various combinations! The ambiance is also super cute, as the shop is decked out in ant-themed decor and artwork, which is a creative nod to the owner Anthony (he apparently goes by "Ant" for short). I will definitely be a regular here, as the drinks and desserts are simply irresistible - and they truly have something for everyone!
5/02/2024
Skip the ice cream aisle & come to Ant's for handcrafted ice cream made from real exotic fruits and Asian ingredients! (Bonus: Certain flavors are topped off with even more chunks of fruit.)
*Highly recommend trying the jackfruit, lychee, or durian ice cream
The menu also features teas, milk teas, smoothies, coffee, and floats, so there's something for everyone!
Although some options feel a bit icier than others, portions are generous and flavors are on point. Thanks to an enthusiastic owner, fun ant-themed decor, and yummy flavors, each visit has been an absolute delight.
(Wowowow. I can't believe I visited them a few years ago when they were just a little stand outside the Asian Garden Mall. So happy to see an official storefront now. Keep up the great work!)
4/06/2024
Great spot for speciality ice cream and drinks! I stopped by with some friends for a sweet treat here and we were not disappointed. They've got some really DIFFERENT flavors like soursop so I had to order the soursop green tea (the $7.95 price tag was a big steep but I was really curious...) and I was not disappointed. The flavor was so nice and refreshing. I also tried the soursop ice cream which was super tasty. They have other Asian-y flavors like durian, ube, pandan, mung bean, passion fruit, etc. that you won't find at other places. Definitely stop by here if you're looking for quality ice cream and fun drinks.
Service here is great. When we went, the worker Kristin was super nice and helpful, walking us through the menu and different options. We will definitely be back!
4/10/2024
We have been to Ant's five times in the past three weeks and we can't get enough! Such a hidden gem with the best quality boba we have ever tasted - the consistency is perfect. Our top favorite items on the menu include their Strawberry Mango Tea, Pandan Bubble Waffle, and the durian ice cream. We also had the opportunity to meet Anthony (Ant) himself, and he was so personable and friendly! We cannot wait to come back for more!
4/22/2024
I came here after getting bbq at mo gan rak! Service was quick and easy. It's nice that they let you sample the ice cream before you buy! I ended up getting my matcha+black sesame combo. I do wish they had an all black sesame option bc that's my favorite. I also got the durian ice cream to-go and it's great if you love durian! I got it for my parents and its asian parents approved haha. But beware of the smelly burps after lol!
5/05/2024