664946 Thu Nov 05 11:28:22 -0800 2009 6 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5158563 I'm new to south OC where it appears that "nothing is real". Is there anywhere in south OC where I can get a scoop of real ice cream? Not that blue Moo stuff that claims to be "real", and not that national chain that will mix any candy into your gooey overly sweet "ice cream". But a real scoop shop that makes it's own on-site and is not part of a franchise. Thu Nov 05 11:28:22 -0800 2009 1122010 socalhungry 1 5158983 Strickland's is freshly made frozen custard, not ice cream, so they won't have very many flavors on any given day. But I think you'll like it, it's in Irvine. Half-priced shakes from 4 to 8 on Mondays! Thu Nov 05 13:34:12 -0800 2009 5158563 13137 jackattack 2 5160072 Although it is a small chain, Strickland's is very good, especially their turtle sundae, which they can also make into a shake with the nuts on the side. (If the guy hesitates, tell him, "But you did it for Harry Nile!" He might reply, "But we gave him plenty of grief for asking." ;-) Incidentally, they haven't made "custard" since World War II. Their product is top-quality soft-serve ice cream; see http://www.stricklands.info/base.cfm?page_id=1057 for the story. As kevin notes below, Hans' is another fine place. I get out there only about once a year, so I can't offer current information. Thu Nov 05 22:05:35 -0800 2009 5158983 281830 Harry Nile 1 5159019 Farrell's in Mission Viejo just opened yesterday. Go for it! Thu Nov 05 13:43:22 -0800 2009 5158563 10811 Das Ubergeek 2 5159144 Farrell's is exactly what I don't want. I'm looking for the anti-Farrell's, anti-ColdStone, anti-Maggie Moo's, etc. Just good quality product, not clever gimmick. Thu Nov 05 14:27:30 -0800 2009 5159019 1122010 socalhungry 3 5159197 Han's in Santa Ana. Thu Nov 05 14:44:36 -0800 2009 5159144 10866 kevin 4 5160053 Han's Homemade Ice Cream 3640 S Bristol St Santa Ana, CA 92704-7302 (714) 979-8815 Thu Nov 05 21:45:56 -0800 2009 5159197 62369 stuffed