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Bekù Gelato - Carlton

150 Lygon St, Carlton North VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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150 Lygon St, Carlton North VIC 3053, Australia

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HoursMonday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bekù Gelato - Carlton

Bekù reimagines the Lygon Street ice cream crawl with rich, creamy gelato rooted in vibrant Southeast Asian traditions. The tiny Carlton counter swaps standard Italian staples for regional profiles like ketan hitam, durian, and herbal tolak angin. First-timers can sample without pressure—the staff readily pass taster spoons across the glass until you settle on a scoop. Portions are generous, with scoops often capped in crushed nuts alongside cups of warm ginger milk.

  • Southeast Asian Flavours: Scoops rotate through regional Southeast Asian profiles like cendol, durian, pandan, and tolak angin.
  • Try-Before-You-Buy Counter: Staff readily encourage tasting multiple unexpected options before you settle on an order.
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Why Choose Bekù Gelato

Authentic Indonesian and Southeast Asian flavours, generous tastings, and smooth artisanal gelato on Lygon Street.

  • Authentic Southeast Asian Flavours & Silky Texture

    Bekù crafts authentic regional flavours including Pandan, Cendol, Ube, and Durian into rich, velvety gelato with exceptional texture.

    They have many unique Asian and Southeast Asian flavours. The consistency of their gelato is spot on.

    John M

  • Faithful Indonesian Culinary Heritage

    Traditional Indonesian desserts and beverages like Tolak Angin, Cendol, and Ketan Hitam are faithfully translated into frozen treats.

    The flavours taste incredibly authentic — almost like eating the real desserts themselves.

    Rere Smith

  • Risk-Free Flavour Exploration

    Staff openly encourage tasting uncommon and creative varieties so you can explore novel profiles before committing to a scoop.

    Loved the complimentary try before you buy.

    Christophe Demouche

  • Warm, Guided Counter Service

    Knowledgeable team members guide your visit with generous tastings and thoughtful suggestions across the extensive rotating menu.

    She helped us decide what to get and happily let us try multiple flavours while we made up our minds.

    Onaya

  • The Perfect Lygon Street Sweet Finish

    Positioned right on Lygon Street, it offers generous scoops to complete an evening stroll or dinner in Carlton.

    Happen to chance this place along lygon street while eating and OMG 😳! The flavors r soooooo unique and definitely not sth that u can find at any other gelato places.

    iluvtvalot

  • Distinctive Alternative on Melbourne's Dining Strip

    Among Carlton's traditional dessert scene, Bekù stands out with unique Southeast Asian recipes and substantial portion sizes.

    competing against many other gelato/Icecream stores on Lygon st isn’t easy but the unique flavours they offer is the difference for me.

    Hiep Vo

Signature Southeast Asian and Indonesian gelato flavours that capture Bekù's unique dessert identity.

  • Cendol

    The Cendol flavor is sweet and refreshing, featuring hints of coconut sugar and milk, topped with traditional cendol. It’s absolutely delicious and you must try.

    E.A.P.

  • Ube

    I really enjoyed the ube flavour. It had a subtle sweetness with light vanilla and nutty notes, and the texture was incredibly smooth and creamy.

    Nina Lin

  • Durian

    The first flavour was durian and it was smooth and creamy; flavour was on the milder side and did not linger for that long compared to eating the fruit itself but it was pretty tasty.

    Barry

  • Tolak Angin

    One of their iconic flavors is Tolak Angin, which combines the refreshing taste of mint with Indonesian herbs found in Tolak Angin, a popular herbal supplement. It’s a daring and delightful choice.

    E.A.P.

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that elevate your gelato exploration along Lygon Street.

  • Complimentary Guided Sampling

    Staff actively encourage sampling almost every flavour, offering complimentary tastes before ordering so guests can explore adventurous and unfamiliar Asian profiles without hesitation.

  • Tailored Recommendations for First-Timers

    Staff take the time to walk visitors through the menu with personalized recommendations on seasonal batches and best-selling creations, ensuring everyone finds their ideal pairing.

  • Culturally Rooted Dessert Creations

    The display features distinctively crafted creations directly reproducing Southeast Asian and Indonesian traditional desserts and herbal concoctions, including Tolak Angin, Cendol, and Ketan Hitam.

  • Dedicated Vegan Specialty Options

    Beyond traditional dairy gelato, the kitchen accommodates varied dietary needs with a designated variety of vegan flavours clearly available among the rotating selections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sample the gelato flavours before ordering?

Yes. Staff readily encourage sampling multiple flavours at the counter before you commit to your order.

What types of flavours are available?

The menu specialises in Southeast Asian and Indonesian flavours, featuring options like Cendol, Teh Tarik, Durian, Ube, Tolak Angin, Ketan Hitam, and Paan alongside classical choices.

Are there vegan or gluten-free gelato options?

Yes, vegan and gluten-free gelato options are available, including flavours such as Cendol, Ketan Hitam, and Pandan Rice Pudding, which can also be purchased by the tub.

Does Bekù Gelato serve drinks as well as gelato?

Beyond gelato, you can order hot and cold beverages like teh tarik, hot chocolate, coffee, and traditional Indonesian herbal and spiced drinks such as Bandrek and warm ginger milk.

Is there indoor seating, or should you expect a takeaway visit?

Bekù is a cosy, compact storefront with very limited seating and high foot traffic, so be prepared for occasional lines outside and plan on taking your treat to go.

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