Beku Gelato, Carlton – The Age Good Food app listing

Beku Gelat serves south-east Asian flavours and more.
1 / 4Beku Gelat serves south-east Asian flavours and more.Supplied
Paan gelato (made from betel leaf and spices like the Indian snack).
2 / 4Paan gelato (made from betel leaf and spices like the Indian snack).Supplied
Scoops (L-R): vegan chocolate, coconut sorbet with jackfruit, pistachio.
3 / 4Scoops (L-R): vegan chocolate, coconut sorbet with jackfruit, pistachio.
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Injeolmi gelato (mochi with roasted soy bean powder).
4 / 4Injeolmi gelato (mochi with roasted soy bean powder).Supplied

Gelato after dinner is a Carlton ritual, but Beku offers even more choice, with flavours such as durian, kalamansi and Milo inside silver pozzetti. The gelato shop distils ideas from South-East Asia to create smooth, creamy treats in cups and cones.

There are 20 flavours to try behind the royal blue heritage shopfront. Among them are staples such as teh tarik (sweetened Malaysian tea), hojicha (roasted green tea), coconut sorbet and Biscoff. Monthly specials are inspired by the neighbouring Turkish, Mexican and Japanese restaurants.

Must order: Pandan rice pudding is a winner.

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