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    Jasmine green tea
    Jenny L.

    This is my favourite Asian gelato spot in Toronto. I loved the location that was at Spadina and queen. I've been coming there for many years and I had a lot of points redeemed. My favourite flavours are the jasmine green tea and the Jong king milk tea. The flavours are so strong and they don't taste like it's store bought. You can truly tell that they make theirs from scratch. My family also loved the durian flavour. It's a flavour that I don't see often in gelato spots. I'll definitely come back whenever I'm in the area and in warmer weather. The only cons is that it's more of a takeout spot. The older location had dine in options and plenty of spots to sit and eat. This is perfect for winter since you don't wanna eat ice cream in the cold.

    Ada L.

    Kekou is located along Yonge, between Finch Station and North York Centre Station along the subway line. I've been to their locations when they opened in Baldwin Village as well as around Queen and Spadina. This Kekou location is takeout only where you order via a kiosk in the store. I've been here plenty of times. Kekou is well known for their take on Asian-inspired gelato flavours (think black sesame, durian, green tea, jasmine, HK milk tea, etc.). Personally, my favourite is the jasmine tea. You can also purchase pints as well if you'd like. During the many times I've been here, the kiosk ordering is efficient and service is fast. The gelato tastes great on a hot summer day. Sometimes I find that some flavours sell out quickly which is unfortunate. Overall, great Asian-inspired gelato shop, great for a sweet treat on a hot day. Staff are friendly and the service is quick!

    a hand holding a cup of ice cream
    Cindy N.

    Kekou is another ice cream gem in Toronto known for goes beyond the typical ice cream flavours. They have a great variety of classic Asian ice cream flavours such HK milk tea, Thai tea, and more! Sample Trio ($9): I shared this trio sample with friends. It was perfect for those who are indecisive and wanted to try more than one flavour. We tried out HK milk tea, Jasmine tea and Coconut. The tea based flavours all had strong tea flavours which I liked and the coconut was exactly what I expected in a pleasant way. Unfortunately their popular Downtown location is closed but the North York location is easily accessible close to Finch station. The shop only operates with through tablet ordering to minimize contact. The shop is small and more of a takeout place however there are some seating areas outside around the area. It's a great location to stop by for desserts after some good food in the area!

    Peter P.

    Made a final stop (after dinner) dessert before ending the night. Grabbed a cup of Vietnamese caffee ice cream. The ice cream is smooth. One person behind the counter doing everything but don't let her fool you. She was very efficient and gave us a generous portion of the ice cream. Well done!

    Almond tofu on tapioca
    David Y.

    Pretty good but a bit overhyped. Kekou is ok but I've had better. I think my main problem is I like my flavours strong, and Kekou is a bit too subtle for me. I like how they tried to innovate - gelato on a bed of tapioca, a "flight" consisting of three flavours, etc - but at the end of the day, for me it's about how much I like the gelato. Tried 4 flavours: almond tofu, rosewater pistachio, durian, HK milk tea. I liked the durian the most because, while it was subtly flavoured like the rest, it at least had a strong aftertaste kick at the end. Anyway , Kekous wasn't bad, just personally not for me. Hope you enjoy it more!

    HK Milk Tea Gelato 1 scoop $4.50
    Amy W.

    So when you feel down and absolutely crappy, what is better then having a Gelato for lunch. They are known for the gelato. I miss this store located at Queen St. West. Now it's amazing, how it's nice and close to where I live, walking distance. There is one touch screen where you select your owner and make the payment. Nice and fast process. I've always liked the milk tea one so of course I ordered one scoop of this again. Nice and smooth and not too sweet. Maybe I will need to refuel again after work!

    Daisy W.

    Kekou downtown at Spadina and Queen was one of my favourite spots of ice cream, so when I found out they opened a location in North York, I had to check it out! They setup a couple of systems for customers to place their order and pay which is perfect for contactless order. It's very efficient and safe for days like these now! I ordered their rosewater pistachio flavoured ice cream. I was a little disappointed as I feel the pistachio flavour isn't strong enough. It felt like they put too much milk and diluted the flavour. I'm not sure if it's a one off situation, but I will give them a second chance.

    Pistachio and Almond Tofu flavour in a cone.
    Gary T.

    Their original location on Queen St West and Baldwin Ave downtown closed, and they operate here on Yonge St in North York now. Same familiar ice cream flavours that cater to asians and non asians alike. I enjoy the Pistachio and Almond Tofu flavours in particular! Ability to order using a self serve kiosk on a tablet device inside the store, then you wait for them to call your name to pick up your order. Prices have gone up since the past few years. Street parking along Yonge and side streets.

    rosewater pistachio (1 scoop)
    Michelle D.

    This review is for their rosewater pistachio. Pistachio gelato is my favourite so I was excited to try it! You can definitely taste the rosewater but the pistachio flavour is very mild. I was also expecting for chunks of pistachio through the gelato but it was just a creamy consistency all through. I have had better pistachio gelato before so I would rate this gelato 3.5/5 rounded to 4 due to Kekou's quick and easy service.

    Clara Y.

    So so incredibly happy there's a location in North York now! Kekou has always been my go to ice cream place downtown and now that I can get there in 10 mins I'll definitely be back more often. The shop is small but ordering has been super smooth - they setup 2 tablets that you can order on yourself and pay so it's contactless. The menu of flavours can be found on the iPad as well as on the wall so you have photos for reference before ordering. Once you've ordered, you wait outside until they call your name for your order. My go to is always Durian and Jasmine Green Tea - the flavour in both is just so so spot on, it's an intense durian flavour and isn't too subtle, just the way I'd expect and the jasmine is nice and floral and refreshing. I love that their ice creams are such a large portion, definitely worth the money for the size and unique flavours!

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    Rachel L.

    My second time here since they opened, and I wished they have more flavours or even alternate flavours. Their downtown location has a larger variety which I love (i.e hojicha, sesame, red bean, etc)

    Chris C.

    One of my favourite ice cream places. I for sure miss the Queen St. Location, (**which is where my pic was taken** lol don't kill me). I've been to the north york location a few times. My favourite would be the HK milk tea, the earl grey and DURIAN! lol I love house made ice cream a lot, not so much soft serve. I'm so glad that kekou is still around cause the flavours are off the charts. Notable flavours I would also suggest trying would be the rosewater pistachio and the Thai Tea . lol A lot of tea infused flavours... I hope one day they can make a "white rabbit" flavour. :)

    Left - Thai Milk Tea & Vietnamese Coffee Right - Mango (v) & HK Milk Tea
    Amabel S.

    First time visiting Kekou Gelato, and I am impressed. They offer self-serve kiosk to pay, which means its contactless! Love the idea of it. We can choose the variety of bubble tea options and gelato. We ordered the double scoops for $7.50 before tax. Asian flavoured gelato such as Thai Milk Tea, Vietnamese Coffee, HK Milk Tea, and Mango (vegan) is really nice. Each flavour is really strong. If I need to pick, I'd say the thai milk tea is the winner. I can't wait to try the other flavour such as Rosewater Pistachio and Durian.

    Hazelnut Gogi Berry (on top) & Earl Grey (on bottom)

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    Very nice ice cream with specific flavours but a little bit expensive. You have to pay extra for some flavours.

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