Cover image via Instagram @sulichan & @kher_yenBingsu, Jipangi ice cream, soft serve ice cream with honeycomb toppings… these are just a few Korean-inspired desserts that have made its way to Malaysia in recent years
From left: Strawberry Bingsu from Caffe Bene, J-shaped ice cream from Jipangi, and soft serve ice cream from Milkcow.
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The latest trend that's making waves in the local food scene is the bungeoppang-inspired fish-shaped waffle cone filled with ice cream and other goodies, courtesy of a newly-opened dessert parlour in Subang Jaya called Cafe Aboong
A *bungeoppang*, or fish bun, is a Korean pastry with an Azuki red bean filling sold as a snack by open-air food vendors throughout Korea during hot summer. It is similar to the Japanese fish-shaped *taiyaki*.
**Cafe Aboong** and the prosperity fish-shaped waffle cone dessert originated from South Korea. The dessert chain has expanded to the rest of the Asian region, namely China, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Thailand. **Its first Malaysian branch, situated in SS15, Subang Jaya, opened its doors in December 2015.**
Yoghurt ice cream, topped with a chocolate-coated fruit skewer, chocolate drizzle, and cereal bits.
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Soft serve yoghurt ice cream is served in a carp-shaped waffle cone, paired with a chocolate-covered fruit skewer and topped with some chocolate drizzle, cereal bits, and/or cookie crumbs. What's more, the bottom of the cone is stuffed with a sweet filling!
Priced at RM10 for a regular-shaped cone (RM12 for a large), that's pretty worth it! Plus, you can opt for mango flavoured ice cream (additional RM1) apart from the original flavour.
Mango-flavoured yoghurt ice cream (left) and original flavour (right).
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As for the filling, you can choose one out of three varieties – red bean, custard cream, and Nutella (additional RM1)
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During the festive season and approaching special occasions, Cafe Aboong rolled out additional toppings such as Pocky sticks and chocolate-flavoured cones, so that's something different to look forward to!
The Valentine's special: Yoghurt ice cream served in a chocolate-flavoured waffle cone paired with a love letter and chocolate-coated marshmallows, and topped with sprinkles and chocolate drizzle.
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Christmas and New Year special: Yoghurt and mango ice cream served in a cone with Nutella filling, paired with strawberry Pocky sticks and chocolate-coated fruit skewer, topped with Oreo crumbles and chocolate drizzle.
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Additionally, the cafe also serves coffee and a variety of refreshing drinks to wash down your sweet, hot-and-cold dessert with
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Are your sweet tooth cravings ignited yet? Pay a visit to Cafe Aboong in the address below:
**Address:** 49 (Ground floor), Jalan SS15/8A, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
**Opening Hours:** 11.00am to 11.00pm daily.
**Contact Details:** Call 017-628 5608 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries.
**[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/aboongmy)** | **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/aboong.my/)** | **[Website](http://www.aboong.net/)**
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UPDATE: Aboong has opened two more outlets in Sri Petaling and Penang!
**[SRI PETALING BRANCH](https://www.facebook.com/aboongsp)**
**Address:** 16-1, Jalan Radin Bagus 8, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
**Opening Hours:** 11.00am to 11.00pm daily.
**[PENANG BRANCH](https://www.facebook.com/aboongqbm)**
**Address:** Lot 3F-09, Queensbay Mall, 100 Persiaran Indah, 14300 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
**Opening Hours:** 10.30am to 10.30pm daily.
