Movenpick Botany is an ice cream shop at 4/302 Te Irirangi Drive in East Tāmaki, Auckland, with a Google rating of 4.2 from 118 reviews. Customers often mention the big scoops, the waffle cones and the portion sizes.
A good ice cream shop is judged first on texture, since a smooth, creamy scoop holds its shape without tasting icy. Sweetness varies a lot between flavours, so a visitor who finds one flavour too sweet can often try a lighter option such as a sorbet or a fruit flavour. Waffle cones and waffle platters are popular add-ons, and they are best eaten soon after serving so they stay crisp. Many regulars ask for a small taste before choosing, which helps when a shop offers a long list of flavours.
For a scoop or a waffle treat in East Tāmaki, it is a well-reviewed ice cream shop worth a stop on Te Irirangi Drive.