Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream Inc.

Hidden gem of San Jose Viettown with a wide variety of exotic ice cream flavors for a reasonable price and generous portion. It’s a place I proudly bring guests from out of town to visit. Ice cream: I usually get the small scoop which comes with 1-2 flavors for $6.55. My go to is the pandan leaf flavor with a mix of either lychee, green tea, or Thai tea. Even for picky eaters, they will have the right flavor for you. Service: Even with only one server and a decently long line, the service was patient, quick, and efficient. They allow customers multiple samples.

First time here so I ended up sampling all the flavors on their sign except soursop. They were all tasty and I ended up getting lychee, guava, and mango. From the sample, mango was fine with the combo but it definitely fell short of the lychee and guava flavor. Durian would have been a great choice if I was going for one flavor. If I was in the area, I wouldn't mind swing by again!

Marco Polo in San Jose is a go-to spot for anyone craving bold, tropical gelato flavors. Located in Vietnam Town, the shop offers a wide range of Asian-inspired options like durian, jackfruit, pandan, and Thai tea—all made with real ingredients and a creamy texture that’s hard to beat. The staff are friendly and patient, offering samples so you can explore before choosing. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with indoor seating and a few outdoor tables. It’s perfect for a post-lunch treat or a late-night dessert run. The prices are fair for the quality, and the variety makes it easy to find something new each visit.

this is such a hidden gem! it has the most amazing flavors; like guava, durian, soursop, and mangosteen. really friendly staff and a cute vibe.

The ice cream are good but many of the flavors were out, so the options are limited. The best flavors are durian and double chocolate. They have a new flavor, pandan. There is an outdoor seating.

This gelato brand is older than me ~ Shop in San Francisco was a well-known spot for many years. The old SF location has closed and will be relocating to Noriega St., but it might take another month or two to open. Meanwhile, the branch in the South Bay has been open for several years. You must try their lychee flavor! It tastes like real lychee, not the artificial stuff, with lychee meat inside. One bite takes you back to the riverbanks of Lingnan! The jackfruit flavor is amazing, similar to durian in its unique taste. Durian is a signature flavor; many people come specifically for it. • Guava is very special W Taro has a wonderfully fragrant taro flavor. Mangosteen is refreshing and unique taste if you're trying it for the first time. Sesame and red bean are also fantastic, super rich. You can taste the sesame seeds and the texture of red bean paste. They also have pandan, coconut, Thai tea, mango, and soursop flavors from Southeast Asia. All of them are delicious with no disappointments. You can ask the staff for samples before you buy. It's located in the plaza of Vietnam Town. Perfect to

I’ve been to the location in SF many times. Would come with a few pints. Now that I live in SJ, so glad that there is a location here. I’ve been here a few times and will always order the jackfruit (langka). I’ve also had the mango which is also very good but jackfruit is hands down my favorite. Wanted to try the new honeydew melon flavor but apparently it’s been out of stock for a few weeks. I guess that gives me another reason to come back haha Friendly staff… lets you try samples of the other flavors.

This is not a joke. This is hands down the best ice cream in the world. Truly amazing, perfectly made and flavoured. Tastes exactly like you’re eating the juiciest and creamiest fruit in the world. Fresh and non-synthetic taste. Not too sweet and not too bland. The worker was kind enough to let us sample to our heart’s content. Be sure to try their Pandan or durian. Love how they let you choose two flavours!

Hands down my favorite spot for ice cream in the entirety of the South Bay. I've been coming here for years, even before they opened up the SJ location. I love the huge variety of unique flavors they have here, some of my many favorites being the mangosteen, soursop, jackfruit, pandan, pistachio, and taro. Would definitely recommend sampling a few of the more unfamiliar flavors before ordering! The service is always very friendly and patient, but also keep the line moving quickly. There are some tables both inside and outside to enjoy the ice cream. Very convenient location in Vietnam Town to grab a post meal sweet treat, though this complex can get pretty packed at times.

This ice cream establishment came in clutch when I was dying in the summer heat between running errands.Marco Polo's location is so convenient, and it's also open until 10pm. When I pulled up, I noticed folks grabbing ice cream and hanging out outside. I walked in and saw a line for a diverse array of gelato flavors -- I settled on a scoop of black sesame (which was *divine*) and the vanilla bean. There are the more traditional Italian gelato flavors (vanilla bean, pistachio, mocha chip, etc), but what makes Marco Polo different is its Asian-inspired ice cream flavors. The shop itself isn't the most inviting place to sit and have ice cream at -- nothing about the decor makes you feel that way, though there are a couple of tables and bench seating. The man helping us with our ice cream offered great customer service, providing us with samples as requested. I'll most definitely be back at Marco Polo to try the other gelato flavors, the next time I have a late night craving.

This is a cool Italian ice cream place located in San Jose in the Vietnamese plaza. Great place to hang out and enjoy the delicious favored ice cream. Refreshing and tasty. And a check it out. Go foodie

Prices for pints depend on the flavor. Durian flavor is the most expensive at $18.50/pint. 2/5: coffee cognac gelato: This one is more like a sherbet. However, the flavor is very weak, almost watered-down. It has almost no creaminess or body. It's very cold on the tongue. It's super dense, with much less content air than normal gelato. It was downright bad.

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream located in Vietnam Town. They have more asian-inspired flavors like black sesame, lychee, durian, soursop, mangosteen, jackfruit, pandan leaf, etc. My wife and mom have visited them several times over all these years. Inside seating available with a few tables outside too. The service is friendly and courteous. They offer free samples of their gelato to try. Lychee is always a winner. I was excited to see a couple of new flavors like pandan leaf and honeydew! The pandan leaf really had a nice flavor. Unfortunately, they did not have any honeydew at the moment, as it's very seasonal, so I didn't get to sample that flavor. Next time! Congrats on serving the community for about 10 years at this location.

Marco Polo is probably my favorite ice cream shop ever! They offer a variety of asian fruit flavors that I grew up eating and loving. My go to flavor is always the durian and more recently, the black sesame. I always try to get the red bean flavor, but it's unavailable everytime I visit. My friends love the jackfruit, guava, and pandan flavor. Aside from the incredible taste, the texture of the ice cream is also top notch, very smooth and creamy! I recommend this place to anyone who might want to try different, yet delicious ice cream flavors that are not typical from your usual ice cream shop.

Marco Polo remains to be my favorite gelato place! The ice cream is rich and creamy, not too thick but also not too watery. Service is always good and the ambiance is great! ** I got the ultimate combo: Large Waffle Cone; - Thai tea - Durian - Gauva - Lychee So good!! I've even hauled some ice cream back home to family in Los Angeles, it's that good!

Our fave ice cream spot in South Bay. The durian is a must try. It's one of the best, not too sweet and great durian texture. A must try! With several local ice cream shops disappearing, I truly hope the store will be in business forever Let's support their business, y'all!

Every friend I've introduced this place to loves it, even the ones who don't care about ice cream/gelato! Marco Polo has yet to let me down. There's a flavor for everyone here, from the fruit lovers to the dessert enjoyers! I recommend sampling if you're on the fence about any flavor. --UPDATED RATINGS-- LYCHEE: 5/5 + MUST try! This is my absolute favorite flavor, and everyone who's tried this ranks lychee high too + Tastes like a fresh lychee, and there's even lychee bits + Literally pairs well with any other fruity flavor GUAVA: 5/5 + MUST try! This easily became a new top flavor for me DURIAN: 5/5 + MUST try! Literally tastes like you're eating a durian + I'd say Maven's Creamery ice cream from Costco is just as good, but the gelato is just more stretchy/chewy STRAWBERRY: 3/5 + No longer a consistent flavor for me. Sample this for sure. It tastes a lot icier and very light on the strawberry + On a good day, it tastes like you're eating a strawberry MANGO: 3.5/5 + No longer a consistent flavor for me. Sample for sure Tasty on a good day, but has a weird aftertaste sometimes + Love the mango chunks in this!

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is the best thing to ever happen to me ever. My sister, a former SF resident, introduced me to Marco Polo many moons ago, and I have been looking forward to going again. We stopped by the SJ location for the first time and. It was worth it. Smooth, creamy, perfect. Instant dopamine. Thai tea ice cream is all i've ever needed in my life. Thank you Marco Polo. #Cream #Ate #ALPHAZ

Came in after date night on Friday and it was the best way to end the night! Service was great! We couldn't decide on what flavor and thank you to Brandon he was very friendly and helpful and he encouraged us to sample some flavors! All of them were yummy but we ended up with: - Large lychee, durian, mangosteen, & soursop And a couple pints.. We will be coming back! It's our new favorite spot and thanks again Brandon!!

Hello everyone review 32 now, Marco Polo is very tasty, the ice cream flavors are unique and it does not taste artificial, the price is right and the people working are always fun and nice 9/10 would recommend

They offer a wide range of gelato ice cream flavors with free samples before you commit. Staff was nice and patient with us, even when we couldn't decide which flavors to get because they all tasted so good. We ended up going with the tropical fruits like durian, lychee, jackfruit, and soursop, and some of them even had fruit bits in them. I highly recommend this place for ice cream lovers! This place is located in Vietnam Town, so parking can be hard to find during the weekend.

This is a my favorite Bay Area ice cream. A close friend of mine introduced it to me. Entire family and friends love this place. I always like their sesame, lychee durian. I occasionally take it home The service is always excellent and point . The ambience is calm and relaxing music to chill with Ice Cream.

This is a cute little spot located inside the Vietnam Town shopping center. They had a lot of different varieties to choose from, but I think my favorite was the lychee ice cream. I wanted to get the black sesame too, but I was sharing with my kids and my daughter wanted chocolate chip (which was also pretty good)

This is the best gelato store with exotic flavors. So nice to have them in San Jose. We used to drive to SFO for Marco Polo. I got the black sesame and lychee. It was so good. The lychee was refreshing and not heavy and sweet. The black sesame was creamy and delicious. The store was bright with a 3 tables inside and seating outside. Service was very friendly.

Came here for a late night sweet tooth craving. When you enter Vietnam Town, it is towards the right side that is closer to Grand Century. Marco Polo offers a variety of Asian flavored gelatos like Black Sesame and Thai. Love the rich consistency.

I bookmarked this place a long time ago, so I decided to try it out today! There are some seats both indoors and outdoors. Their ice cream flavors are unique. For example, I haven't seen mangosteen ice cream before. They have a lot of Asian-inspired flavors like Thai tea, green tea, lychee, and guava. We decided to go with a medium today with three flavors: Mangosteen, Green Tea, and Pandan. Small: 1-2 flavors Medium: 1-3 flavors Large: 1-4 flavors All the flavors are very delicious. It's refreshing and light, and you can easily finish the whole cup yourself. Perfect for the summer (or any season, really) or dessert after lunch/dinner. Will check out the other flavors next time, can't wait.

I was craving ice cream and saw this place pop up on Yelp. It was late (9pm) so there was no wait. I was in and out in 5 minutes. The guy behind the counter was friendly. I love the variety they had. Several flavors that some would consider exotic (durian, soursop, etc.) were available, but I opted to try my favorite flavor - black sesame! Great texture and flavor. I'd happily go back to try the rest of their flavors.

If you're looking for a late-night sweet, Marco Polo offers amazing Asian flavors to try. The consistency is smooth, creamy, and a little icy, not your typical ice cream. I love their mangosteen and guava! Like where else can you get mangosteen as an ice cream flavor? UGH, can't get enough.

Marco Pollo is now my new favorite ice cream spot in the area for it's extensive asian flavors and ice cream consistency. The ice cream is very smooth and has this silky yet creamy texture to it that only makes sense once you try it. I tried the mangosteen, lychee, pistachio, and black sesame. All were delicious but the lychee and black sesame stood out most to me. I can't wait to return and eventually try all the flavors! If you're from OC the best comparison I can think of is wanderlust. However the flavors here are more authentic but not as "creative."

This place is great to come to with friends and family. I love the different unique flavors they have like durian, lychee and black sesame that you don't normally see with other places. They offer great service with many samples to try. It's quick and easy. There is seating inside too! For the small cup you can have two different flavors. $6.00 for a small cup. I recommend this anyone!

Hands down my favorite Asian ice cream shop in the bay! I've been going to Marco Polo since their original shop in Sunset and this location is just as good. Consistent quality, flavor, and texture. My favorite combination is durian at the bottom and lychee on top. It's just absolutely divine!

Came here because it had many 5 stars but am I missing something? The ice cream here is very icy, not the creamy indulgent kind. Tried the coconut and the mangosteen, coconut had some nice coconut pieces but the mangosteen hardly had any flavor. If you like icier variety this is your spot.

This was one of my favorite ice cream spots in SF so I was shocked when I walked by it while in the area. Obviously I had to get some since I didn't realize it would be here, and there wasn't a busy crowd on a Monday afternoon. My favorites were the black sesame and taro, but they unfortunately didn't have the taro today. I sampled a few of their other flavors but none seemed to hit the same, so ended up settling for my go-to mint chocolate chip. The sesame was great, strong nutty flavor and so yummy. The mint was good but the texture wasn't my favorite - it was really runny and melted quickly. I also tried some of my friend's guava and soursop flavors which I actually thought were quite good. Maybe their fruit flavors are better. A good quick desert fix for sure though!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Hands down one of my favorite ice cream spots for Asian ice cream. They have a wide range of tropical fruits flavors and would grab a pint instead if I lived in the area. My go to flavors are: Mango Lychee Guava The price can be a bit expensive for ice cream but think its worth overall. I love how it nestled in the viet plaza so I can go shop around at the other stores too. Overall highly recommend! Definitely a spot I would always crave if in the area.

Marco Polo is a staple ice cream spot for me as I know it'll never disappoint. Been coming here since high school and loved how everything is still consistent. They specializes in a majority of Asian flavors, and there will be a flavor for everyone. I love how the ice cream tastes so fresh and nothing ever tastes artificial. Service is fast and efficient, every time I go, there's only ever one person on the shift and they don't really talk much except what you want. My go-to will always have to have guava in it and I'll switch out my second flavor depending on my mood. The texture of the ice cream is silky smooth, just how I prefer it, but I know some people like having their ice cream on the textured side, just keep that in mind!

Most amazing ice cream ever!!!! Guava, mango, black sesame, mocha chip are all so delicious. My family would choose this place for dessert over any other.

Stopped in on a Saturday night after dinner near by, was recommended by a friend and i was not disappointed. i got a scoop of coffee, which was so sweet yet creamy. was amazing! my wife got a cone with scoop of mint chocolate chip and mocha i think? i am probably wrong, but what ever it was. 10/10 will be back.

I was visiting the Grand Century shopping plaza on Labor Day and saw they were open, so I decided to give them a try. I sampled the long jian green tea and Thai tea, both of which I thought were pretty good, although I'm not that familiar with long jian tea so I wasn't sure how true to the tea it tasted. I got a small with Thai tea and guava. They charge $6 for a small which can have 1 or 2 flavors, and the price includes tax, so it is a pretty good deal if you want a creamier ice cream or gelato. They definitely have some interesting flavors that you might like if you're more interested in East Asian and Southeast Asian desserts/treats, such as durian, lychee, jackfruit, soursop, red bean, pandan leaf, mangosteen, and sesame.

Always a great place for high quality gelato. My first experience was in the San Francisco location, it was small shop with barely enough space for lines during rush hour. Their San Jose location is much more spacious, with a few more seats both in and outside of their shop. Public restroom available as well. I'm a huge fan of their durian, coffee, and thai tea.

Love this place! They have so many unique Asian fruit flavors that I don't see anywhere else. My favorite is the mangosteen, it's super refreshing and hard to find. It's located in San Jose's Vietnam Town, and the service was both quick and friendly. I was able to try many samples before deciding. There are also three long tables inside if you want to sit and eat inside. Definitely worth checking out!

Best spot for all the delicious Asian fruit flavored gelato! There's so many options from lychee (yum!), mangosteen (yum!), jackfruit (okay), pandan leaf (yum), etc etc. I was most intrigued by the honeydew melon on their menu but they were out of the special flavor on the day that we went. However I was satisfied by our small cup (about $6 bucks) of lychee (tiny bits of lychee chunks ) and pandan leaf flavor- soo good!

Another spot we found thanks to Yelp! We decided that we wanted ice cream after dinner so gave this spot a try. The place was empty except for two people in front of us when we arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday, so we didn't have to wait too long. I was surprised that they had different Asian fruit flavors, so I decided to sample three - lycee, mangosteen, and pandan. I ended up getting all three because I couldn't decide on two. You can get 1-3 flavors for the medium cup. The ice creams were all super tasty but the price is a bit on the higher side. For 3 small scoops, it came out to $7.95 plus tax. I understand inflation and all but dont you think it's overpriced for some ice cream??

Great selection of flavors including unique Asian flavors. Tried a bunch of flavors and settled on pandan and coconut.

Great potion and good taste! We tried multiple different tastes and the server is patient to all of our requests. The music is pretty casual and you can sit down and enjoy your food right away.

Who doesn't love gelato or Italian ice cream on a hot summer day? Especially when you come to an Asian plaza! Right smack in this plaza they have gelato. So decided to give it try. Food: Now of all the things I've seen that is gelato it's always some American version of it. I've actually never seen a place that sold gelato that was all Asian exotic flavors. I mean please!!! They have DURIAN gelato too! So of course had to come in and to see what other flavors they had. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't try the mangosteen though. Never ate it before so was just disappointed that I couldn't try it. So instead I got a pandan/soursop and a guava flavor. The soursop had some bits of fruit in it too. Pandan flavor is always yummy and the guava tasted like guava. So this place is pretty good. Service: Easy to talk to and quick and easy to order. If a flavor runs out, they offer it in pints as well! Ambiance: Small shop but you can fit a couple of bodies inside. You can also eat it while on the go too. Would I come again? Yeah, to get my gelato fix and maybe try out durian and mangosteen.

WHOA an ice cream shop with Asian inspired flavors in the Bay! I've missed this quite a bit since moving up from SoCal, where we were spoiled with Wanderlust. We heard about this shop through a recommendation from a friend who tried it recently and raved about it. So naturally, we had to check it out. The selection of flavors definitely overwhelmed us, but it was also our chance to sample flavors we wouldn't find anywhere else! Mangosteen, lychee, durian, jackfruit, pandan leaf, soursop, taro, green tea, guava... so many unique ice cream flavors! I've never tried durian and soursop prior to this, but this shop gave me an opportunity to experience their flavors! The employee was definitely nice to let us sample many flavors (luckily there was no one behind us!), and we really appreciated his help in explaining some of those flavors. We both ended up getting small ice cream scoops, which allowed for up to 2 flavors. I got durian & pandan leaf, and my boyfriend got mangosteen & lychee. We loved all 4 flavors and of course we shared with each other. There was a ton of flavor in each bite, the ice cream consistency was very smooth, and not overly sweet! We both agreed that if we're in the area again, we would love to come back and order again! Cost: -Small ice cream (1-2 scoops) = $6

If you like Asian inspired flavored ice cream, Marco Polo will not disappoint. After reading reviews that Marco Polo offers pandan ice cream, I was sold. Located in the Vietnamese plaza in East San Jose, we came on a weekday afternoon and there was no line. Their menu includes how many different flavors you can get per size (example: size small, 2 flavors). We decided to share a small and the individual working did not skimp out on portion. I of course got the pandan and we also decided to try the lychee. Both ice cream flavors tasted naturally, were creamy, and not too sweet. The lychee had bits and pieces of real lychee as well! Overall, no complaints - delicious ice cream perfect on a summer day.

Two words: green tea and pandan. Amazing, high-quality flavors that taste fresh and authentic. This was a pleasant surprise to find when everything else was closed on the Fourth of July. We were in need of a cold treat and this delivered. Already looking forward to when we can come back.

Hmm... wasn't too particularly impressed by the ice cream for the price that I had paid. It was about ~$6 for a small (pre tax and tip), and the ice cream was already melting by the time the employee had handed me the cup from behind the counter. You're able to sample the flavors before ordering, and you're also able to split flavors in a small, which I appreciated. I ordered a small with Pandan and Lychee flavors. The pandan was okay, and the lychee was pretty tasty. It was very sweet and refreshing, but as previously mentioned, had melted very fast and it quickly became unenjoyable. There are a couple of tables outside of the store, where you're able to rest and enjoy your ice cream. Not 100% sure if there's space indoors to dine.

First off, this is not an Italian gelato place. There are zero traditional flavors, so good luck getting your stracciatella ice cream on. Once I got over this surprise, I decided to still give it a shot and asked for the honeydew and lychee. They were out of both. Strike two I settled for soursop and guava. The guava was actually decent, but the soursop didn't taste at all like the fruit. It was move vanilla than anything. I was surprised to find some pieces of the fruit in the ice cream, but unfortunately those didn't add much flavor. Overall disappointing experience for the price.

WHEN: 4:30pm I learned about Marco Polo back when it was only located in SF, and I thought I take my family here since it's so close by to where we're already having lunch. This gelato spot is known for their asian flavors and the quality bar is quite up there. They have seatings both indoors and outdoors. There are 3 sizes to choose from, cup or cone: SMALL - $5.75 - 1-2 Flavors MEDIUM - $7.60 - 1-3 Flavors LARGE - $8.65 - 1-4 Flavors They have 3 kinds of cones to choose from: Waffle Sugar Plain (the kind that tastes like styrofoam) Here's what I had: LARGE - $8.65 - 1-4 Flavors I saw this as an opportunity to do kind of like a sampler platter and went for those flavors: + PANDAN + GUAVA + JACKFRUIT + COCONUT All flavors were wonderful and easily enjoyed. I did also have a 5th flavor but it had to be kept separately: DURIAN (Medium) - $7.60 The durian they used is imported from Vietnam and boy was it good! They also have pints available to take home, and priced based on the flavor: $13.00 - Regular Flavors $15.00 - Guava, Soursop, Jackfruit, Mangosteens, Pistacio $17.50 - Durian My family of 10 enjoyed ourselves thoroughly here as we were around great company and great gelato flavors!

Was excited to try this place but it was very underwhelming. They offer primarily Vietnamese flavors rather than Italian. Keep that in mind if you are seeking Italian gelato, this place would not be good for you. The portions and prices are okay and they have a good amount of different flavors to try. We ordered 4 flavors: Banana Walnut (best in my opinion) Thai Tea Strawberry Vanilla We sampled the black sesame and the nutella flavor and they were not that good :( I would go again if I was in the area but I would not make the drive out just for this ice cream.

Calling all durian lovers!!! This place seriously has one of the best ice cream I have ever tasted. I always get their durian flavor as it's the best one in my opinion. Some flavors include black sesame, soursop, mangosteen, thai tea, guava, pandan and more (flavors you can't get anywhere else!!) These asian inspired flavors are so unique, taste so authentic, and best of all it's not too sweet. Do yourself a favor and get yourself some of this creamy goodness!!

PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate SERVICE: counter style SURROUNDINGS: clean and open FLAVORS: great flavors.... a little icy

This place is a MUST! You guys really have to try it out! I really really recommend it. It is definitely one of my favorite ice cream places to go to when I'm in the area. They have a ton of different flavors to choose from. I also really love the fact that they have a great selection of unique flavors you don't typically get elsewhere including durian, pandan, Thai tea, black sesame (super strong nutty flavor), lychee, taro, and so many more! I really like their lychee (SO refreshing) and taro (SO creamy). If you're indecisive, they do taste tests! But I'm not quite sure these days due to COVID. But it doesn't hurt to ask. Again, try it out, you won't regret it. Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is truly a gem.

Honestly, the ice cream here was soo good! I tried the coconut flavor and I wish I had gotten the bigger size. They had more traditional Vietnamese flavors at this location as it is located in a Vietnamese shopping center such as Durian and Mangosteen flavors (they were good) as well as a good variety of unique flavors to try. The prices were great and they let you try the flavors before you buy yours. I highly recommend this if you're looking to meet your sweet tooth needs.

Loved it! Had Pistachio and Strawberry - will definitely be back!! Service was fine and we took ours to go because of the smokers down the way but there are some tables inside as well.