Legend Tasty House is the perfect night cap to end your weekend. Perhaps to my healthās detriment, itās the perfect weekday night cap as well. The line of avid ice cream eaters stretches across at least two city buildings during peak hours, and it is fully packed indoors during others.Ā
I am not someone with a sweet tooth; I wonāt even eat a slice of cake on my birthday! Yet, somehow Legend Tasty House made me a regular customer.
I first came across Legend Tasty House when I was taking a leisurely walk down Wentworth Avenue. I noticed the line of people, and I decided to follow the pack and got in line. When it was finally my turn to order, I couldnāt select just one of the twenty-one distinct flavors.
They donāt only serve a scoop of ice cream on a cone, but make it into an art piece with all the toppings they add. Customers can watch as the employees flatten the ice cream and roll it into tight rolls on the spot. Watching them do this is hypnotic.
In addition to their delicious, rolled ice cream, Legend Tasty House offers milk tea and smoothies, among them is the You are Beautiful mango milk shake. If I could add in a yum emoji here, I would.
I love to go to Chinatown at night especially because it looks so beautiful with all of its lights. There is just something so poetic about all the colors against the cityscape. Add hand-rolled ice cream on a warm summer night and itās a perfect night out in Chinatown.
Unfortunately, the owner of the restaurant was not available for an interview. However, the rolled ice cream speaks for itself!
Legend Tasty House, 2242 S Wentworth Ave. SundayāThursday, 11:30amā11pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 11amā11:45pm. (312) 225-8869, legendtastyhouse.com