Flavors available today
Saffron soft serve and 1 scoop of mangoes and cream
Strawberry pie...tiny scoop for $9.50
interior
drink
Inside mural
Outdoor patio
Guava chili and spiced peanut crunch
Inside
July 2024 menu
food
Baklava Scoop
outside
Masala Chai and Chocolate Coconut Burfi
menu
Outside
Menu on July 14, 2024
Kaju Katli
lychee and mango
Outside
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Lauren C.
Jan 16, 2025
So excited to finally try this place. The first few months they opened the line was always long and I was too impatient to wait. I went yesterday and there was no line at all! The summer crowds are gone and the Christmas crowds were as well. I read previous comments about the poor customer service but I had a pleasant experience. The workers answered all my questions and I was able to sample some flavors. I asked the workers what flavors they recommended and ultimately went with that. I got the baklava and the rose with roasted almonds. The flavors were amazing! I think the hype is worth it and I can't wait to try some of the other flavors.
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Ria D.
Feb 20, 2025
I was excited to try this place and am a huge fan of Indian ice cream. I ordered the masala chai and chocolate coconut burfi. While I thought the concept was cool, I felt that there wasn't much flavor to the ice cream. It all tasted a little milky to me. I ordered the split scoop and the portions were pretty big. However I don't think I'll be back because I wasn't super impressed with the flavors. The staff was friendly and there were about 4 tables of seating.
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Brittney S.
Nov 16, 2024
Malai promises a taste of India in every bite, and they did not disappoint! The flavors were some of the most unique I've ever seen. I went with a scoop of the baklava ice cream, and the flavors were so perfect! Service was friendly and straightforward. Thankfully it wasn't busy, so we were helped right away and allowed to sample up to 4 flavors. The space has a few tables and chairs inside and outside to sit and enjoy your treat. I also saw a few people coming in to pick up online orders, so that's also an option.
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Megha D.
Feb 18, 2025
This place popped up on my Instagram and did not disappoint!! I stopped by here for an afternoon pick-me-up with a friend and it was pretty empty so we were able to be served quickly and snag a seat to enjoy our ice cream. I loved how intentional the design is inside the shop and how cute the murals were! We came around Diwali time, so they had some more unique flavors, including Puran Poli, which I was STOKED to see. It's one of my favorite Diwali sweets, and was super heartwarming and exciting for my inner child to see. All the flavors I sampled were incredible and it was really cool how Malai was able to really translate these flavors over into ice cream form. 10/10 I can't wait to go back!!!
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Colleen K.
Dec 7, 2024
Yes it's somewhat pricey, but wow this place is amazing!!! If you're looking for delectable unique flavors, Malai is the place for you! I love that they have dairy-free offerings, and let you sample flavors before making a decision (granted this is why you'll be waiting so long - everyone ends up doing this) Each time I've gone I've ended up getting a split cup of two different flavors because everything is so good!! They change up their flavors seasonally/for holidays so there's always a reason to go back ;)
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Eisha K.
Jan 20, 2025
I tried the saffron and pistachio flavors of the ice-cream! Would highly recommend 10/10
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Ailun H.
Nov 11, 2024
I stopped by Malai with a couple friends this past Friday evening. I've been wanting to try this ice cream shop for awhile but I never find myself in this area. There was a decent sized line when we got here but it wasn't anything more than 10 minutes. We were able to sample 4 flavors -- all were so unique with various spices and quite a few options had pistachio in it. I appreciate that the pistachio-based flavors here actually tasted like pistachio and not some artificial flavoring like a lot of other places.I ended up getting the Masala Chai ice cream which had a melty/slushie texture that wasn't present in the other flavors I tried. The Masala Chai flavor was solid but I was not a fan of the texture. However, my friend got the Masala Chai soft serve which was super smooth and creamy. I didn't know they had a masala chai soft serve, otherwise, I would have just gotten that HAHA. We agreed that the soft serve was much better in terms of texture, but it's possible that the Masala Chai ice cream just had an off day?Overall, I'd be back to try their other flavors in a scoop. Very unique South Asian flavors that you really can't find elsewhere.
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Savannah L.
Nov 8, 2024
I first came here when they first opened on a really busy Saturday night. We waited almost 30 or 40 minutes to just get inside. The flavors that they have are so interesting and we wanted to try them all so we got three different scoops in 3 cups so we could try most flavors. I've come here again more recently, and the flavors have changed, which is so fun. I will say, though the staff doesn't really necessarily know the flavors very well. Since they're all Indian flavors I'm not really familiar with them and I had to ask about them so I didn't have to sample each and every one, but the staff wasn't too helpful. My favorite flavor from the last visit was the Kaju Katli which is a type of cookie. I also really like how you can buy a pint of ice cream for home. I can't wait to come back here again.
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John B.
Oct 26, 2024
There was no line when I visited, a fact that others commented on with some surprise so I'm assuming it can get busy at peak times. This place offers Indian ice cream flavors, and it's really full-on South Asian, not like one or two flavors added on to the standard American lineup. They had some special Diwali flavors on when I stopped in, which I tried but which didn't convince me off of my desire to try their chai flavor and their vegan flavor.Strangely enough, the two actually tasted quite similar. Both heavily of cinnamon with other interesting spice notes. I suppose it's to their credit that the difference between dairy and non-dairy was not huge. If you asked me to say which was which in fact, I'm not 100% sure I'd get it right.They had some interesting options in the freezer including ice cream sandwiches, and some distinctive toppings as well. I credit them for going for it; it would have been easy to offer some more conventional American options than they do, but the Indian flavors certainly seem to be enough to sustain a business.
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Christina B.
Sep 22, 2024
Rooted in the founder's South Asian background, Malai is a refreshing take on unique ice cream flavors. Most of the flavors are those you can't get anywhere else -- not even the popular local shops like Jeni's. The staff was very nice and allowed us to sample various flavors. My favorite was the guava chili because it had a very nice spicy kick to each bite! My friend got the spiced peanut crunch, which (in my opinion) wasn't as strong in spiciness as my guava chili. I understand the hype now! The wait was long (20-30 min the day I went) but 100% worth it. I would definitely go again if I'm in the neighborhood.
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