There is no improve fourth dimension to bask a goodness magical frozen dessert inward a identify similar Malaysia amongst summertime lasts all twelvemonth long. Penang has no shortage of goodness desserts but nosotros certain would non hear a novel improver to the Penang cafe-dessert scene. The Craftisan is a novel shaver on the block together with has simply had its grand opening inward early on July 2017. Housed on the commencement flooring of Soul Cafe, The Craftisan is an Ice Cream parlor that focuses on Gelato-inspired sweetness treats. It gets points for the inspired creativity- for infusing Tea into their Ice Cream. The selection is total of Asian-leaning flavors- from refreshingly calorie-free Jasmine, Matcha to bolder ones similar Tie Kuan Yin (Chinese Oolong Tea) together with occasionally exotic delights similar Durian Ice Cream. The cafe is brilliantly spaced together with brightly lit, amongst build clean together with comfortable couches forming the homey-intimate atmosphere. It is a identify best to chill out amongst friends over about sweetness treats (if y'all create non hear the slightly higher toll points).
Goddess of Mercy (Rm 21)
Verde Fever (Rm 21)
The perfectly layered together with carefully presented Goddess of Mercy is a beautiful sight to behold. The Italian would live amused past times the whimsical concoction of Panna Cotta together with Tie Kuan Yin Ice Cream (diners bring the alternative to select their preferred Ice Cream), the tea-infused Ice Cream cuts through the creaminess of the gelatin dessert. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 gustation of the expertly sweetened Tie Kuan Yin Ice Cream (the sweetness molar may notice the Ice Cream non sweetness enough) evoked familiar flavors, the tea-element was sturdy but the texture tin live refined. Probably the milk-factor was weak, the Tie Kuan Yin Ice Cream lacked the consistency that holds the Ice Cream together; it barbarous apart amongst the slightest prick on the Ice Cream (Sorbet-like texture). Likewise, the Panna Cotta tin live creamier equally well. It lacked the Vanilla-flavor or the fact that it was overpowered past times the Tie Kuan Yin Ice Cream; the combination did non render equal chance for both ingredients to shine. The nutty concoction of Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts together with Almond flakes did hitting marks nevertheless.
The Verde Fever was a allow down, it consists of a Pastry Tart amongst a concoction of fresh fruits (namely Dragonfruit, Strawberry, Watermelon, Honeydew together with Kiwi), topped amongst a scoop of Ice Cream (of your choice). We had Honey Jasmine, a calorie-free tea-flavored Ice Cream amongst sleek sweetness. We enjoyed the Ice Cream on its ain but non amongst the fruit tart. The Ice Cream overpowered the fruits together with nosotros could non empathise their roles hither inward this dessert. It would live improve if they could supercede the Fruit Tart amongst something else or at least, to fine-tune the Fruit Tart (some custard would live nice).
Ratings:
Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 6.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Additional Information:
Address: 1st Floor, 12, Kek Chuan Road, 10400, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Sundays.
Contact Number: 604- 227 8200
