Malai

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260 S 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Malai is an ice cream company that takes inspiration from globally-sourced whole ingredients, aromatic spices, and unexpected twists on classic flavors. The name "Malai" figuratively translates to "cream of the crop" in a North Indian language, representing the decadent blend of cream and culture each scoop offers.

With a flagship shop located at 268 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY, Malai invites customers to experience their unique flavors daily from 1pm to 10pm. Additionally, the company offers catering services with beautifully designed ice cream carts available for weddings, corporate parties, fairs, and markets, adding a touch of sweet indulgence to any event.

From interactive maps to requesting favorite flavors at local stores, Malai ensures that customers can easily find their delicious pints. The company also offers a range of merchandise, including soft Supima-cotton tees, signature totes, special chai masala based on a grandmother's recipe, and block printed tea towels, all available for nationwide shipping or pickup at their Brooklyn shop.

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Audrey S.
10/6/2025

Wow really love this concept. Malai takes inspiration from Indian flavors, spices, and desserts to make very creative ice creams. The ice cream itself is high quality - mine was really creamy and...

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Queen R.
10/7/2025

This place is giving "didn't know ice cream could do that" energy. Nice Indian-inspired flavors -- spicy, aromatic, and somehow still refreshing. We're talking cardamom, chili, maybe even a little...

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Felicia Y.
9/2/2025

Peanut crunch tasted exactly like those peanut caramels with black/white pepper. Sweet with a hint of spiciness. It was smooth and creamy despite being vegan. I was not a fan of the hibiscus...

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Tarun B.
7/8/2025

It is great to have an Indian ice cream store right here in Philly. I was familiar with Malai from their original Brooklyn location. I am happy to see them expanding to new areas. There was a long...

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YangHwa P.
9/23/2025

My daughter has been here enough times to convince me to try it. It is a cute store with various Indian style flavours. We chose Rose Cinnamon with Roasted Almonds, and Coffee Cardamom. Both...

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