5 January 2015

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream – Science Cream – Cardiff

Ice cream isn't exactly a winter warmer, but when it's made right in front of you by scientists and with liquid nitrogen you know it's something you have to try, whatever the weather.

I visited this unique parlour in Castle Arcade just before Christmas, when eating three puddings in one day was considered normal and replacing lunch with ice cream was just another celebration of the season. Craig and Alicia ordered a chocolate orange cookie concoction and I watched and took photos of the geeky-cute men making ice cream in a matter of minutes right in front of us. It was very cool.

Made with fresh, local ingredients, the ice cream is whipped up in these food mixer type machines – I'm sure they're much more technical than that – and -6° liquid nitrogen is added to turn the cream into ice cream. The white smoke billowing out of the bowl added to the science-lab atmosphere, without it feeling clinical at all.

 
I worried that the focus on this novel idea might detract from the product itself, but the ice cream was fantastic. It was rich and creamy, not too sweet, and full of flavour, and the cookies were crispy-chewy-delicious too.

Is this the latest gimmick doomed to fail? I hope not. Science Cream is fun, cute and the product tastes great. Unsurprisingly, it's a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for and more. It's the whole experience – the aesthetic of the place, watching the ice cream being made right in front of you, the scientists in white lab coats. Maybe the novelty will wear off, but this parlour is bound to thrive in the summer months, and I'll be going back for sure, if only to get my fix of that indescribably delectable ice cream.

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8 comments

  1. every time I go into town and walk past the place in the arcade I am so intrigued... think I'll definitely give it a try after reading this post! sounds lush! xoxo

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  2. Oh my god it looks amazing, definitely a novel experience but one I don't think I would get bored of! xxx


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  3. This is so cool! I had no idea places like this exist. Definitely going to plan a trip to Cardiff in 2015 with this on my hit list! Hope you're well, and happy new year! XX

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  4. i love nitro-ice cream! this looks so good, similar to the one in London that I like. I'm glad you enjoyed it! x

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  5. I've tried the Chin Chin place in London, nitro-ice cream is so smooth! They do great no-dairy options too! x

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  6. I bet this was such a fun experience. The ice cream looks delicious too!

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  7. Omg my husband would love this!


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  8. Omg my husband would love this!


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