By Sherman Chan,
Special to The Post
We had Glutinous Rice Balls with peanuts and sesame seeds, House Special Grass Jelly and Black Sesame & Walnut Paste. I liked the rice balls because they were soft, lightly chewy, and not too sweet.
Doolami has the best shaved ice in town.They make everything in house and don’t use additives. We had Strawberry and Mango shaved ice. Fluffy, light, a bit creamy, the ice was on point. The strawberries were on the tangier side. As for the mango, they are always fresh.
We also had the Papaya. I liked the balanced tartness and sweetness of mango. It wasn't too "papaya"-tasting. All of the shaved ice paled in comparison to the Golden Dragon Fruit.This ice was mouth-watering sweet, bright and refreshing. It was pure luxury.
We had their CRA-award winning Mango Sago. It was mildly sweet and fresh. Big chunks of fresh mango, tapioca pearls and grapefruit added more flavour. The Durian Sago Cream was even creamier. The deep flavours of the durian really came through though but not overwhelming.
The natural Ice Cream is the real draw at Doolami. We had the Durian ice cream which rich, light and airy with the pungent sweetness. The Matcha had an immediate hit of green tea that gave way to a touch of sweetness, then ended with a mild bitterness.
We also tried the Blueberry Lavender. They didn’t overdo the lavender so I could actually taste blueberries.The waffle cone bowl was a treat. Quality and commitment in crafting naturally-flavoured desserts ensures that I will be coming back.
Doolami
8030 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
The Good:
• All natural and fresh ingredients
• Not heavy-handed with the sugar
• Textures are spot on
The Bad:
• For this quality, you will need to visit and ATM
Sherman Chan is the #1 ranked food blogger on the Vancouver portal of Urbanspoon.com. Read more of his reviews at www.shermansfoodadventures.com.
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