Under 50k per person, ice cream in a real coconut shell? This shop in Samarinda is so Mantap
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2026-03-05
Escape the heat in Samarinda at Frozento, a local favorite for nearly a decade! The main attraction is the Zento Coconut—creamy, real-fruit ice cream served in an actual coconut shell. But it’s not just for dessert! They also offer a full menu of affordable Indonesian main courses and snacks. For under 50k, you can enjoy a unique treat or a complete meal, making it a fantastic and budget-friendly hangout spot.
In this Samarinda weather, the moment you step outside, you just want to find a place to Nongkrong and recharge! I'd heard for a while that Frozento is a local favorite[1], it's been open for almost ten years[2], and today I finally came to check it out. Honestly, I thought it was just a regular ice cream shop, but it turned out to have quite a few surprises!
As soon as you walk in, the colorful scoops of ice cream in the freezer will give you decision paralysis! Durian, avocado, chocolate... they're all made with real fruit[3], not that overly sweet artificial flavoring taste. The texture is super smooth. I went straight for their signature Zento Coconut[4], which is your choice of ice cream scoops served in a whole coconut shell. You can even scoop out and eat the coconut meat underneath. I give this idea full marks! 🥥 Besides desserts, they surprisingly also have Indonesian main courses and snacks[5]. They've got everything from chicken chop rice to pasta, and the taste is on point too. You could totally have a full meal here.
But to be fair, while the ambiance is quite comfy, the indoor space is really a bit small. When it gets crowded, it's as noisy as a wet market. For friends who want to chill quietly, I honestly don't recommend sitting on the first floor. Also, the speed they serve main courses is... something else. I had almost finished my ice cream, but my friend's meal hadn't arrived yet 😂. If you go there hungry, you'll need some patience[6].
Key Points! My Personal Tips 👇
- Choosing a Seat: Want some peace and quiet? Head straight to the second floor or sit outside![7] It's relatively quieter and less noisy there.
- Family-Friendly: Friends with kids, go for it! They have a special kids' menu[8]. The ice cream is said to not easily cause coughing in kids, and at around 27k, it's a great deal.
- Price Reference: You can eat very well for under 50,000 Indonesian Rupiah per person. Ice cream starts at 13k, main courses at 25k. The value for money is Anjay!
- Parking: If you're driving, no worries, there are plenty of parking spots. But a lokal friend mentioned that the parking fee might be a tiny bit more expensive than at the mall[9].
- Get the Zento Coconut! Your choice of ice cream in a real coconut shell. Scrape out the fresh meat, too. Super creative [1].
- Made with real fruit like durian, avocado, and chocolate. No artificial flavors, just a silky smooth texture [2].
- Perfect for parents! The kids' meal has ice cream so gentle it won't make kids cough. Only around 27k [3].
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