"Shaved ice is mandatory for anyone spending a summer afternoon in scorching Tainan. But even in winter, shaved ice has its loyal fans. For over 50 years, Ice 8 Bao has been specialising in eight-treasure shaved ice, traditionally with eight toppings. But the owners serve a simplified version allowing customers to choose five toppings out of 10-plus house-made choices. Signature include mini mochi balls, candied taro and tapioca wedges." - Michelin Inspector
"Shaved ice is mandatory for anyone spending a summer afternoon in scorching Tainan. But even in winter, shaved ice has its loyal fans. For over 50 years, Ice 8 Bao has been specialising in eight-treasure shaved ice, traditionally with eight toppings. But the owners serve a simplified version allowing customers to choose five toppings out of 10-plus house-made choices. Signature include mini mochi balls, candied taro and tapioca wedges." - Michelin Inspector
You can choose five toppings, and each additional topping costs 10 NTD. There are many topping options to choose from. After you make your selection, they shave the ice on top and pour sweet syrup over it. The place is quite busy but still fairly comfortable to sit and enjoy your dessert.
William L.
Google
Michelin guide 2024 and 2025 dessert in Tainan. $60NT for 5 flavours. Mostly local so definitely not a tourist trap.
Always line but move up very quickly.
Robert Z.
Google
Worth Trying. Recommended.
A highly reputed place on the Michelin guide. But honestly, after having gone to 5 of these, some on the list some not - they're mostly the same. Everyone likes ice cold sweets on a humid hot day. It's solid, but nothing to rave about.
Ingredients are fresh, chewy when you expect it, sweet when you expect it. Expect to wait but line moves on.
Cash Only
Jade J.
Google
We went here because this place is on the Michelin guide. It was great and the lady’s working there were lovely, but it wasn’t crazy different from other similar places I’ve been to. The hot peanut soup was my favourite.
Yu-Ting
Google
How to Purchase:
1. Line up to order
2. Choose your ingredients 5 items at the listed price (you can repeat an ingredient a maximum of one time). You can add more with an addition of $10NT per each extra item.
3. Pay in cash
4. Find a seat and enjoy
This is a reliable choice for traditional shaved ice. I think all of their ingredients are above average and it is located in a popular area so you can eat somewhere then grab dessert here. The ingredients I like the most are pineapple and taro. They top the ice with pineapple and some of the juice which gives the entire dessert a better taste.
Visit: Over 10
Bonsai N.
Google
Old school sweet ice with different options of toppings. They have English translations and pictures and it made it easy to decide. Everything was delicious and highly recommend the place.
Dita K.
Google
It's a nice and authentic local dessert place. You can get shaved ice with different toppings, as well as other Taiwanese desserts. The service was quick and friendly.
Patty W.
Google
Went here based on the michilin guide recommendation. Unfortunately, disappointed about the shaved ice and condiments, very ordinary, not sure what the hype is about….. Sooo many other better places in Tainan than here.