History of Hand Rolled Ice Cream

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🍨 The Origins of Hand-Rolled Ice Cream

Hand-rolled ice cream—also called Thai rolled ice cream, stirred-fried ice cream, or ice cream rolls—originated in Thailand around 2009. Street vendors started pouring a flavored milk base onto a frozen metal plate, then stirring and spreading it into a thin sheet before expertly rolling it into beautiful spirals.
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By the early 2010s, this mesmerizing dessert technique spread across Asia and reached the U.S. by 2015, becoming a viral food trend thanks to its theatrical preparation and ultra-customizable format.
Source – Event Supplies UK
Source – Tasting Table


What Makes Rolled Ice Cream So Special?

  1. Custom Creations – Watch your favorite flavors, fruits, cookies, and toppings get rolled up into a dessert masterpiece.
  2. Creamy Texture – The rolling process adds air for a lighter, smoother feel compared to traditional scoops.
  3. Live-Made Entertainment – Part culinary art, part performance—it’s made fresh right before your eyes.

Rolled Ice Cream Tacos: Our Signature Twist

At Sweet Rolled Tacos, we’ve taken hand-rolled ice cream to the next level—served in a handcrafted waffle taco shell. Here are a few of our most-loved flavors:

Say Cheesecake - strawberry and graham cracker ice cream, with cookie butter drizzle, whipped cream, strawberry pocky, graham cracker dust, and cookie butter drizzle. Tucked into a green taco shell.

👉 View the full lineup on our official menu.


What Customers Are Saying

Orem, UT (University Place)

“Service was great. You get to watch them make it! It was absolutely delicious. The portion size was pretty great too…”
– Google Review

“Got a custom rolled ice cream cup that was super good! The staff service is great!”
– Yelp Review

Customers in Orem consistently highlight the showmanship, portion size, and friendly team. Many also praise the cozy, modern vibe of the space.


Salt Lake City, UT

“Best ice cream experience ever! Watching it being made was super fun and the flavors were incredible. Highly recommend the Rainbow Road taco!”
– Google Review

“The creativity here is next level. Loved the taco shell—it’s crunchy and sweet and goes perfectly with the ice cream rolls.”
– Google Review

Visitors to our Salt Lake City shop often rave about the visual experience and innovative flavor combinations.


St. George, UT

“So fun and so tasty! My kids loved watching the ice cream being made, and the staff was super welcoming. A great family stop!”
– Google Review

“10/10 flavor and presentation. The rolled ice cream tacos are not just good—they’re genius.”
– Google Review

In St. George, guests often comment on the family-friendly atmosphere, excellent service, and unforgettable presentation.


Why People Love Sweet Rolled Tacos


Final Scoop

From the bustling streets of Thailand to the colorful taco shells at Sweet Rolled Tacos, hand-rolled ice cream has transformed into a worldwide sensation. If you haven’t tried one of our dessert tacos yet, now’s the time. With flavors that wow, visuals that impress, and reviews that speak for themselves—this is one sweet trend you’ll want to roll with. And now you can dive in and devour edible art in the form of hand rolled ice cream tacos!

Be sure to visit us at our different locations:

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Orem, UT 545 E University Pkwy, Ste 105, Orem, UT 84097 Orem Google Profile
Salt Lake City, UT 157 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 SLC Google Profile
St. George, UT 250 N Red Cliffs Dr #6, St. George, UT 84790 St. George Google Profile
Centreville, VA 5967 Centreville Crest Ln, Centreville, VA 20121 Centreville Google Profile
Belton, TX 2511 N Main St #112, Belton, TX 76513 Belton Google Profile
Riverton, UT 13222 Tree Sparrow Dr R‑110, Riverton, UT 84096 Riverton Google Profile
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