Beku Gelato, Carlton - The Age Good Food app listing

Beku Gelato has become a mainstay on Lygon Street since opening in 2022.

1 / 4Beku Gelat serves south-east Asian flavours and more.Supplied

2 / 4Paan gelato (made from betel leaf and spices like the Indian snack).Supplied

3 / 4Scoops (L-R): vegan chocolate, coconut sorbet with jackfruit, pistachio.
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4 / 4Injeolmi gelato (mochi with roasted soy bean powder).Supplied

Gelato after dinner is a Carlton ritual, but Beku offers even more choice, with flavours such as durian, kalamansi and Milo inside silver pozzetti. The gelato shop distils ideas from South-East Asia to create smooth, creamy treats in cups and cones.

There are 20 flavours to try behind the royal blue heritage shopfront. Among them are staples such as teh tarik (sweetened Malaysian tea), hojicha (roasted green tea), coconut sorbet and Biscoff. Monthly specials are inspired by the neighbouring Turkish, Mexican and Japanese restaurants.

Must order: Pandan rice pudding is a winner.

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