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Kōri Ice Cream Hawthorn

659 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Recommended by 32 people

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659 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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61 3 8394 7066
HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kōri Ice Cream Hawthorn

Forget standard vanilla—this minimalist Hawthorn counter churns Japanese-inspired gelato tuned for depth over sugar. Dessert purists judge a shop by its black sesame and roasted hojicha, and regulars back the balance here: rich, dense scoops where earthy bitterness curbs the sweet. Staff offer tasting spoons through the lineup before you order, whether you are leaning toward Dassai sake, tofu vanilla, or tart strawberry sudachi. Night crowds settle inside at the bar or scoop by scoop around the seating area.

  • Japanese-Inspired Flavours: Profiles like Dassai sake, hojicha, black sesame, and strawberry sudachi temper sweetness with earthy depth.
  • Generous Sampling: Counter staff encourage tasting unconventional combinations before committing to a scoop.
  • Minimalist Space: A clean, pared-back space with counter seating for evening dessert runs.
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Why Choose Kōri Ice Cream Hawthorn

Discover refined Japanese-inspired gelato, pre-purchase tastings, and thoughtful late-evening dessert experiences in Hawthorn.

  • Decadent Japanese Gelato Texture

    Japanese-inspired gelato crafted with rich decadence and balanced textures, highlighting authentic hojicha and black sesame.

    Kori's was so rich, decadent, textureally sublime. Perhaps THE best Japanese inspired gelato in town.

    Sani Ario

  • Nuanced Balance Over Excessive Sweetness

    Carefully balanced flavor profiles where roasted notes and gentle bitterness temper sweetness across traditional pairings like pistachio matcha.

    for the latter, the bitterness balances out the sweetness.

    Y T

  • Pre-Purchase Flavor Tasting

    Welcoming staff encourage customers to sample multiple unique and unusual combinations before deciding.

    The staff let you try them which helps you narrow down your choice.

    Liese

  • Confident Exploration of Unconventional Flavors

    A menu featuring distinct flavors such as Fuji Apple, Cherry Choc Milk, and vegan Strawberry Sudachi, with pre-purchase sampling available.

    Also this shop allows you to try different flavours before actually buying them.

    Lachlan Ho

  • Late-Evening Dessert Destination

    A welcoming destination for evening dessert cravings, maintaining efficient service even during peak post-dinner hours.

    I went at 9 PM and there were still a lot of customers, but the queue wasn't long.

    MEE KKE

Signature Japanese-inspired gelato flavors crafted with refined textural balance

  • Matcha Ice Cream

    I ordered matcha ice cream. It tasted good and wasn't too sweet.

    MEE KKE

  • Black Sesame

    A Japanese gelato place is judged by its black sesame and hojitcha. Both were excellent here.

    Sani Ario

  • Hojitcha

    A Japanese gelato place is judged by its black sesame and hojitcha. Both were excellent here.

    Sani Ario

  • Dassai Sake

    I tried the Dassai Sake and Pistachio Matcha, and for the latter, the bitterness balances out the sweetness.

    Y T

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sample the ice cream flavours before ordering?

Yes, staff let you sample different and unusual flavor combinations before purchasing to help narrow down your choice.

What kinds of gelato flavours can you expect?

Expect distinct Japanese-inspired profiles such as black sesame, hojicha, matcha, Dassai sake, and tofu vanilla, which are balanced to avoid excessive sweetness.

Is there seating available inside the shop?

Yes, there are seats and a bar inside the minimalist shop, though seating is limited.

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