Visit these gelato specialists to satisfy your cravings for the classic Italian cold treat
Did you know that ice cream and gelato are not synonymous? While ice cream uses egg yolks as an emulsifier and generally have a higher fat content from its use of milk and cream, gelato focuses on the flavours and requires less milk and no cream at all. Ice cream contains at least 10 per cent of butter fat while gelato only contains about four to nine per cent.
As with ice cream, gelato flavour options are endless. From classic vanilla to zesty lemon mascarpone, there is bound to be gelato flavour for everyone. Here are our six picks for the best gelato in the Klang Valley.
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1. Paolo Paolo Gelato
A newcomer to the gelato scene, Paolo Paolo Gelato is located in Bukit Damansara's hip and trendy The Five @ KPD. Its flavours rotate every day, but its most popular one thus far has been its Bacio, a delightfully rich combination of hazelnuts and chocolate. Other flavours on rotation include lemon mascarpone, stracciatella, and pistachio. Look out for its weekly specials.
Each cup comes with a small complimentary scoop of another flavour of your choice so you get to sample something new.
Paolo Paolo Gelato | E-GF-01, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, No.49, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur | @paolopaologelato on Instagram