PrintThanks, But No Thanks: Pumpkin Spice Frozen Yogurt at Red Mango
[Photo: Carey Jones]
We're huge fans of pumpkin desserts at Serious Eats, so Red Mango's seasonal Pumpkin Spice frozen yogurt sounded like a good bet.
Unfortunately, however, it was a huge disappointment, tasting almost identical to Red Mango's standard tart yogurt. In fact, if I hadn't seen my cup filled from the "Pumpkin" yogurt nozzle, I would have assumed they'd given me the wrong kind; there wasn't the slightest taste of pumpkin, or of the cinnamon and nutmeg that usually accompany it. Refreshing, and tasty, but in no way a fall dessert. Pumpkin fans should seek their fix elsewhere.
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6 Comments:
Agreed-- we asked for a sample before deciding on the original, but still all you could taste was the graham cracker crumbs. And yes, they cover it in graham cracker crumbs when sampling...
lizaj at 4:33PM on 10/19/09
I'm also disappointed that it's not good. Not that I've tried it, but I went today to get some tangomonium, and they'd replaced it with the pumpkin spice. And now I hear it's not even awesome. :(
bloody ethel at 8:49PM on 10/19/09
Review of this was spot on. There was an odd, almost chemical taste (and I normally like the frozen yogurt). Whatever it tasted like, it didn't taste like pumpkin.
firni at 9:42PM on 10/19/09
I'm not sure if the NYC Yogurtland has it yet, but I was in LA last week and had their pumpkin pie fro-yo, it was delicious.
pearltellszoe at 11:52PM on 10/19/09
This makes me very sad! I was looking forward to trying it the next time I stopped into Red Mango.
tonisan9 at 10:15AM on 10/20/09
Yogurtland pretty much kicks Red Mango's ass on all levels so it's not really comparable. Wish we had one here in Seattle.
violetcassis at 12:50PM on 10/20/09