{"id":358052,"date":"2026-06-12T16:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358052\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:45:17","slug":"chili-oil-meets-soft-serve-at-claws-and-cream-in-garden-grove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/358052\/","title":{"rendered":"Chili Oil Meets Soft Serve at Claws and Cream in Garden Grove"},"content":{"rendered":"

Garden Grove has a new obsession, and it comes with a side of nostalgia. Claws and Cream<\/a> is exactly what it sounds like. Ice cream. Claw machines. And a viral flavor that\u2019s breaking the internet one scoop at a time.<\/p>\n

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The brother-sister duo behind this family-owned shop at 9757 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste 1, built something refreshingly different. Think hanging flowers, plenty of seating, and arcade games lining the walls. It\u2019s part dessert bar, part throwback hangout. But the real star? That chili oil ice cream.<\/p>\n

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The viral flavor pairs Madagascar vanilla bean soft serve with sesame brittle and Lao Gan Ma chili oil. Yes, the iconic Chinese condiment. The result is sweet, savory, and surprisingly balanced. The peanut brittle adds crunch. The chili oil brings heat without overpowering. It\u2019s the kind of flavor combo that sounds wild but tastes genius.<\/p>\n

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Every soft serve here is made in-house. That includes the pandan paradise, a creamy pandan coconut base topped with fresh strawberries, toasted coconut flakes, and strawberry syrup. It\u2019s lighter, fruitier, and perfect for anyone who wants something more refreshing.<\/p>\n

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The space itself is designed for lingering. Grab a cone, try your luck at a claw machine, or settle in with friends. The vibe is casual, colorful, and completely Instagrammable.<\/p>\n

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Claws and Cream<\/a> is open Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight. The shop also serves ceremonial matcha, swirls, and cookies.<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t just another ice cream shop. It\u2019s a full experience. And in a world of same-same dessert spots, that\u2019s exactly what Orange County needs.<\/p>\n

Follow @clawsandcream<\/a> on Instagram for the latest flavors and claw machine updates. Trust us, you\u2019ll want to see what they\u2019re scooping next.<\/p>\n

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This article is brought to you by one of the many talented writers associated with Locale Magazine! We are a group of locals (whether born and raised or transplanted) who love this county we now call home!<\/p>\n

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