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Shaved Ice vs Ice Cream: Which Should You Order?
Two summer icons, two very different cravings.
Light vs rich
Ice cream is rich, creamy and indulgent; shaved ice is light, cold and refreshing. On a scorching day, the airy melt of shaved ice tends to win, while ice cream satisfies a deeper craving for something creamy.
The middle ground is milk snow — shaved ice with an ice-cream-like softness — which is why so many people fall for it.
Pick by mood
Want something cooling and customizable that won't weigh you down? Shaved ice. Want a rich, familiar comfort? Ice cream. Or split the difference and get shaved ice over a scoop, Hawaiian-style.
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