Chin Chin Labs

£8 - £20 / Dessert, Vegetarian options

49-50 Camden Lock Pl, London

Awards

Excellent Crumble 2024

Opening hours

12PM-7PM

Sunday 12PM-7PM
Monday 12PM-7PM
Tuesday 12PM-7PM
Wednesday 12PM-7PM
Thursday 12PM-7PM
Friday 12PM-7PM
Saturday 12PM-7PM

Experience Taste Innovation with Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream!

Ah, Chin Chin Labs – the science lab masquerading as an ice cream parlour, where liquid nitrogen isn’t just an overused trope in a mad scientist’s toolkit but rather the secret behind gloriously smooth and silky scoops. The affable charm of Camden’s bustling market square surrounds this delightful spot, enticing you to surrender to its sugary alchemy. Here, they offer everything from burnt butter caramel swirled with morsels of grilled white chocolate to the unassuming yet intriguing banana miso. Ah! Banana miso – because why not inject a hint of oppositional flavors into a scoop, sending your palate on a rollercoaster ride. Their signature hot chocolate, crowned with delightfully torched marshmallow fluff, divides opinion, some finding it an Instagrammer's dream, while others conclude it's an alchemist's ambitious attempt at balancing bitterness with sweetness.

A touch of irony? Let’s talk about the seating – blessed with the real estate of a London phone booth, crowded weekends ensure you enjoy your breathtaking dessert while balancing atop one foot. Yet, this adventurous nod toward experiential dining only adds to the vivacious, if intimate allure luxuriating within Chin Chin. While your science teacher might clutch pearls at the casual handling of cryogenic fluid sans protective eyewear, the lively hum of creativity is palpable and joyful. Staff members Frank, Domingo, and Soufian transform mere service other establishments would deem pedestrian into an orchestrated symphony of warmth and wit. If nothing else, visit for the engaging it’s-a-small-world chirp of recommendations by the team. Dear reader, do yourself a favor - embrace the theatrics, take a sidestep from ordinary desserts, and dive spoon-first into the wonderful world of evocative indulgence that is Chin Chin Labs. Just remember, when paired with liquid nitrogen-frozen joviality, life couldn’t actually be more sweetly bizarre. — Penelope Savory