Daechi-dong gelato in Seoul: chocolate and strawberry banana, Scoopy

There are days when you want something sweet but too much sugar feels like too much. That's when gelato comes to mind. This time I tried chocolate gelato and strawberry banana gelato at Scoopy's Seolleung branch, a handmade gelato shop between Seolleung and Hanti stations. Both were rich in flavor without being overly sweet, and I enjoyed them a lot. If you're craving something sweet near Seolleung Station, this is a place worth stopping by.

Where is Scoopy? A Daechi-dong alley between Seolleung and Hanti stations

Scoopy is a handmade gelato shop tucked into an alley in Daechi-dong. It sits between Seolleung and Hanti stations, making it a convenient dessert stop after a meal nearby.

• Address: 서울 강남구 선릉로72길 20, 1층 103호 (20 Seolleung-ro 72-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1F 103)
• Hours: Tue–Sun 12:00–22:20
• Closed: Every Monday
• Parking: Recommend checking in advance whether parking support is available

Hours may change, so check the latest info before visiting.

Chocolate gelato at Scoopy: rich flavor, gentle sweetness

The first flavor I tried was chocolate gelato. Chocolate desserts can get sickly after just a few bites when they're too sweet, but Scoopy's chocolate gelato wasn't overly sweet, which I loved.

I got to enjoy the chocolate flavor without the sweetness ever feeling like too much, so I finished it happily to the last spoonful. If you like chocolate ice cream but don't love things overly sweet, this one's worth picking.

Strawberry banana gelato: the pick for fruit lovers

The strawberry banana gelato I tried alongside it was also great. Just hearing the name feels familiar and delicious, right? I got to enjoy the fruity combination of strawberry and banana, and this one wasn't overly sweet either.

If chocolate was the pick for enjoying a rich flavor, strawberry banana was the pick for when you're craving something fruity. Switching between the two made the experience more fun since the mood of each flavor was so different.

Why Scoopy's handmade gelato works when you want less sugar

What both flavors had in common this time was that the sweetness never went overboard. To my taste, it was gelato that let the ingredients' flavors shine and felt a bit lighter overall. It had that healthy-gelato feel — less sugar, only carefully selected ingredients.

The 'healthy taste' I mean isn't about it being health food exactly — it's more that the sweetness never hit hard, so I could enjoy it without any guilt.

Besides chocolate and strawberry banana, Scoopy also lists flavors like mascarpone cheese, triple berry, mint chocolate, and pistachio. Next time I visit, I'd like to pick out the flavors I missed this time, one by one.

Scoopy gelato prices and tips before you visit

Scoopy's gelato can be chosen by size. If you're curious about trying multiple flavors, check with the shop about size options and how flavor selection works.

Menu items and prices may change, and popular flavors can sell out depending on when you visit, so it's a good idea to check ahead if you have a specific flavor in mind.

If you're looking for a light dessert after a meal near Seolleung Station, or searching for handmade gelato in Daechi-dong, Scoopy is worth remembering. Both the chocolate and strawberry banana gelato I tried this time were delicious without being too sweet. Pick whichever matches your mood that day — rich chocolate or fruity flavors.