Peanut roll ice cream is a shared language of Taiwanese night markets, but the Luodong Night Market version is known for shaving the peanut candy from a whole block on the spot — not a jar of peanut powder, but a solid sugar slab planed into snow-like flakes right in front of you. A thin crispy spring roll skin, scoops of ice cream, freshly shaved peanut candy flakes, and an optional handful of cilantro — layered together, this is the most photogenic dessert at Luodong Night Market.
What is Peanut Roll Ice Cream Crepe
Peanut Roll Ice Cream Crepe starts with a handmade thin spring roll skin as the base. Freshly shaved flakes from a peanut candy block (a hard slab pressed from peanuts and malt sugar) are spread over the skin, followed by one or two scoops of ice cream (taro, peanut, matcha, or other flavors). Cilantro is optional. The spring roll skin is then rolled up and cut into sections. Because the peanut candy block is shaved to order, it retains its crunch and granular texture — quite different from the powdery result of pre-ground peanut powder — and this is the defining characteristic of the Luodong version.
Peanut roll ice cream exists at night markets across Taiwan, but quality varies widely between vendors. The main differences lie in whether the peanut candy is shaved fresh from a block, the thickness of the spring roll skin, and the quality of the ice cream. At Luodong Night Market, sustained competition among multiple vendors has kept quality consistently high. The Luodong Township Office night market food promotion and the Yilan County Tourism website's 'night market must-eats' both feature it; multiple travel media pieces cite Xu Ji as a well-known Luodong stall, though several neighboring vendors also have loyal followings.
How to eat it like a local
Local knowledge
Verified sources
- The Luodong Township Office night market food promotion has included peanut roll ice cream as a representative Luodong Night Market dessert.
- The Yilan County Tourism website's 'night market must-eats' section highlights fresh-shaved peanut candy block as the defining feature of the Luodong version.
- Multiple travel media reports confirm Xu Ji Peanut Roll Ice Cream as one of the well-regarded stalls at Luodong Night Market.
Visitor tips
- Luodong Night Market crowds peak between 6 and 10 p.m. Peanut roll ice cream stalls often have queues with a wait of roughly five to fifteen minutes.
- In summer, ice cream melts faster than usual; if visiting in midsummer, you need to eat even more quickly than at other times of year. Spring and autumn allow a more leisurely pace.
- If you are with someone who has a cilantro allergy, remind the vendor to leave it out and ask about avoiding cross-contact.
Sources: Luodong Township Office night market promotional materials; Yilan County Tourism website; travel media reports compiled. Photos pending replacement with Dio's own shots.