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48 Flavours Adelaide
78 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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78 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Gouger Street’s essential post-dinner fixture. Exactly 48 tubs on display—no synthetic syrups, just clean churns that sit light. Late-night regulars head straight to this Chinatown counter for Southeast Asian staples: rich durian, fragrant pandan, taro, and roasted black sesame. Dietary requests get proper care—the crew gladly washes scoops fresh for coeliac orders and keeps plant-based flavours clearly marked. Portions stay generous, whether ordered in a cone or built into custom multi-layered cakes finished with raspberry sorbet and chocolate drip.
- 48 Flavours on Display: Exactly 48 distinct flavours served daily, balancing classics against authentic durian, pandan, and black sesame.
- Allergy-Conscious Service: Crew members rinse scoops on request for coeliac guests and provide clearly labelled vegan and dairy-free options.
- Custom Celebration Cakes: Custom multi-tiered celebration slabs assembled from cabinet favourites with sorbet crowns and chocolate drip finishes.
What's On at 48 Flavours Adelaide
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Why Gelato Seekers Choose 48 Flavours Adelaide
From 48 vibrant flavours on display to Southeast Asian specialties and custom party cakes, Gouger Street’s favorite scoop shop delivers on every craving—book your custom celebration cake or reserve your tasting visit today.
48 Simultaneous Artisan Flavours
A dedicated 48-flavour counter lets visitors explore traditional and adventurous gelato profiles side by side without running out of options.
They have exactly 48 different ice cream flavours!
Ally Patient, Pressure-Free Sampling
Counter staff actively welcome tasting requests, letting guests sample across the display until they find their ideal scoop.
They never make u feel weary about trying flavours of their perfect ice cream.
Nat Y Benchmark Southeast Asian Profiles
Authentic regional churns—headlined by true-to-fruit durian—deliver genuine depth without artificial flavoring or strange aftertastes.
their durian-flavoured ice cream is legit the best i've tasted outside a SE Asian country.
D Lim Specialist Recipe Execution
The lineup successfully balances adventurous specialty flavours like durian and black sesame with crowd-pleasing, rich classics.
Visiting specifically for their durian flavors was a delight; they truly nailed it.
Ares RS Layered Celebration Ice Cream Cakes
Custom multi-layered ice cream cakes combine multiple house flavours and sorbet toppings to cater effortlessly to major family gatherings.
Celebrated my two special occasions, birthday and Mother’s Day, with a truly special ice cream cake.
Belinda Latumanuwij Attentive Event Hospitality
Staff handle celebration orders with thoughtful service, slicing and holding dessert courses cold while celebrations proceed.
They sliced the cake for us then offered to put it in the freezer while we finished our dessert.
Rosh B
Most popular items
Signature Southeast Asian gelato flavours and bespoke multi-layered celebration cakes.
Durian Ice Cream
their durian-flavoured ice cream is legit the best i've tasted outside a SE Asian country.
D Lim Pandan Ice Cream
The pandan ice cream is amazing, awesome flavour
Daniel Gottschling Black Sesame Ice Cream
We had durian and black sesame and we really enjoyed it.
Kikoprincess Li Custom Ice Cream Cakes
Celebrated my two special occasions, birthday and Mother’s Day, with a truly special ice cream cake.
Belinda Latumanuwij
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful dietary diligence, custom celebratory gestures, and generous tasting hospitality on Gouger Street.
Proactive Scoop Washing for Coeliacs
Counter staff proactively ask guests if they would like the scoop washed before serving gluten-free cones, ensuring coeliac diners can order safely and with confidence.
Cake Slicing & Freezer Staging
When guests celebrate on-site with an ice cream cake, staff slice portions for the table and store the rest in the freezer to keep it cold while diners finish dessert.
Bespoke Multi-Layer Cake Crafting
Custom celebration cakes are built to order with multi-layered flavour profiles, topped with individual sorbet scoops, fresh berries, and chocolate drip finishes.
Unhurried Counter Sampling
Staff warmly invite diners to sample through the extensive display without rush or impatience, ensuring visitors find their ideal flavour combination.
Before you head over
Essential advice on tastings, dietary accommodations, and party catering—book your custom ice cream cake today.
Sample Before You Choose
With four dozen options on display, decision fatigue is normal. Staff are notoriously patient and happy to let you sample unfamiliar profiles like durian, black sesame, or lychee before committing to a cup or cone.
Request an Allergen Scoop Wash
Gluten-free cones, dairy-free scoops, and vegan varieties are clearly marked across the tubs. If you have coeliac disease or severe allergies, ask the counter crew to wash the scoop beforehand to avoid cross-contamination.
Book Custom Cakes in Advance
Planning a group milestone or birthday? Multi-layer ice cream cakes can be tailored with your favourite house flavours; the team will even slice it and store leftovers in the freezer while you finish. Book your custom cake in advance to lock in your date.
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