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Chin Chin Laboratorists

49-50 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF Full details & map

Ice-cream shop

Chin Chin - © Rob Greig

Time Out says 3 Users say 5/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 31 2011

Within months of opening, Chin Chin Labs become a Camden Market legend. Europe's first nitro ice-cream parlour (the mixes are fast-frozen in front of customers' eyes using liquid nitrogen) has staff who wear white lab coats and protective goggles, and takes inspiration from the molecular gastronomy movement for its manufacturing process and flavour combinations.

Co-founder Ahrash Akbari-Kalhur initially trained to be a pastry chef and has a gourmet's appreciation of technique and ingredients. Specials, such as blueberry buttermilk pancake ice-cream, served with bacon sugar shards and Valrhona chocolate sauce, or the comparatively simple orange and bayleaf ice-cream, change weekly and cleverly tempt customers back. Visit off-peak and they'll happily talk you through the creation process, pointing out the gas tank by the door.

Once your ice-cream is made and scooped, choose from toppings such as salted caramel sauce, raspberry coulis and caramelised pecans. Space is limited; there's just a few items of garden furniture to perch on, plus swings by the door, so head down to Camden Lock to enjoy.

Tags: Something different, North, Camden, Budget, Gelateria, Ice-cream shop

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Address

Chin Chin Laboratorists

49-50 Camden Lock Place NW1 8AF

Transport Camden Town tube

Telephone

07 885 604284

Chin Chin Laboratorists website

Open noon-7pm Tue-Sun

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 3, pavement ), Babies and children admitted, Takeaway service, Vegan dishes

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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 3 ratings)

By Taiddy Weber - Nov 3 2011

5/5

Proud of their accomplishments great job done! {°_°}

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By Diana Rodriguez - Oct 16 2011

5/5

Ice cream was delicious and a very good explication of the process was given! Would definitely recommend it...

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By Rhiannon Talbot - Sep 11 2010

Ventured out to Camden for a spot of browsing on my birthday. Mostly with the intention of trying out the "Nitro-ice". The shop is funky, with toppings held in chemistry glass ware and exposed pipes. THe whole ice cream process was explained, the liquid nitrogen is at "cold boiling point" - who knew there was one! They have 2 standard flavours every day - rich creamy vanilla and Valrhona chocolate and then a wild card flavour which was lychee and rosewater when we went. You then choose a home made sauce and topping. THe ice cream is the best I have ever had, no other ice cream process creates such a smooth texture, and the chocolate was so rich. I would thoroughly recommend the experience!