Kearny Mesa, a hub for Asian cuisine in San Diego, is now home to a fresh face in the neighborhood with Sunday Ice Cream. The new scoop shop, located on Convoy Street beside local favorites like Friend’s House Korean and Handoo Korean BBQ, has opened its doors, offering an array of innovative flavors that draw from various Asian culinary traditions. This establishment is not just another place to satisfy your sweet tooth—it's the second local project by entrepreneur Nancy Chi, who previously introduced the city to Bing Haus and its array of trendy Asian desserts.
Although patrons can indulge in familiar tastes like vanilla and strawberry and Oreo ice cream lovers also have the chance to explore more exotic varieties that figured prominently in Sunday Ice Cream's opening lineup, such as Thai tea, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, taro ube, black sesame, and injolmi—the latter a nod to a soybean-dusted Korean rice cake snack, according to Eater San Diego. Served in a choice of cups, cake cones, or homemade waffle cones and bowls Chi has signaled intentions to expand the menu further to include ice cream sundaes and a lineup of vegan-flavor alternatives, along with offering the creamy creations in pint-sized portions for both retail and wholesale to restaurants.
The uniqueness of Sunday Ice Cream extends beyond its flavors. As detailed in an Instagram post by the Pacific Arts Movement, Chi's latest venture doubles as a spot for curated second-hand clothing, blending culinary exploration with vintage fashion finds. For those looking to experience a different twist on dessert or to discover a unique article of clothing, this parlor-cum-boutique in San Diego’s Pan-Asian district might just satisfy their cravings.
For ice cream devotees seeking to play a part in the flavor lineup or for more information, the shop’s website encourages suggestions, inviting potential customers to "email us or dm us on Instagram," and despite Sunday Ice Cream's already operational status according to its website, fans of Chi's dessert offerings may eagerly anticipate more developments, especially given the promise of more vegan options made from coconut or oat milk.
