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    Kulfi Me

    4.7 (160 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Pani Puri (Gol Gappa)
    Linh N.

    This place is honestly so cuteeee. A little hole in the wall but the owner was so sweet! We got the Pani puri and it was my first time eating something like this and I was so impressed! She taught us how to eat it and even gave us an extra piece. I would definitely bring my friends back to try again!

    Me at Kulfi Me
    Mary N.

    Upon entering I am greeted. The atmosphere is fun and festive. I love the little sitting embeded in the wall where you can take a selfie. I have been here a few times and what impresses me the most is the effort of the management and staff to make sure you have a wonderful food experience. I ordered some sort of noodles and they were a bit to spicy for me , so they took them back and re-made them. I was blown away by this . I also had the Mango Spritzer. This was so delicious. I got another one to be honest. The Kulfi is great also, I love the Rose and the Chocolate the best. Friendly staff, right down the street from the beach, very clean, and wonderful food. I highly recommend them!!!

    Samosa Chaat

    My new favorite place! Everything we got was so delicious. Cant wait to come back and try new items. Service was also amazing.

    Chai time
    Bryant N.

    Family run business and came here for 3 Flavor Kulfi boat. Pick up Chai and this place didn't disappoint. Recommend grabbing the dessert then heading out to the pier and enjoy the beach.

    Dahi puri Chaat
    Sue C.

    Kulfi is a freshly made ice cream dessert. They also have savory items like burger/sandwich, Indian street food, noodles etc. The desserts here are unique and you will have a lot of options and flavours to choose from. This place is located at the great spot. Parking is very convenient. It's a cozy spot and perfect for quick bites.

    Mohammad A.

    I first discovered Kulfi Me on Yelp while searching for a spot that stays open late. It's about an hour's drive from where I live, but I finally decided to make the trip with family because I was excited to try it. The shop itself is small, with seating for maybe six people. The walls are covered with flyers and art, giving it a casual, colorful vibe. One thing that stood out to me, though, was a bit of confusion with pricing. The front sign said "Any Kulfi on a stick $5," but when I ordered the malai kulfi on a stick, I was charged $7.50. When I asked, the owner explained that there are different sizes, though I had gotten the regular small stick. He was saying something about volume, but there was no indication of that on their menu. They also have a promotion where scanning a QR code gets you a "free kulfi." However, the freebie turned out to be ice cream in a tiny sample cup rather than an actual kulfi, which felt a little misleading compared to what the signs suggested. We tried these 3 items: Dubai Chocolate Kulfi: This was my favorite of the bunch. rich and flavorful, though it leaned a bit salty and slightly stale. I'd rate it 4/5. Malai Kulfi: Classic, but nothing more than that. Falooda: It had way too much syrup at first, which made it overly sweet. After I asked for more milk to balance it out. Also it took almost 20 mins for them to make it. I am a falooda fan but their falooda missed for me. Overall I appreciate that Kulfi Me is open late, it's definitely nice to have dessert options at night. That being said, I was hoping for a bit more consistency and clarity in the promotions and pricing. If you go, I'd recommend trying the Dubai Chocolate Kulfi. Please don't get misled by their deals. Be clear with them to not get upcharged.

    Pistachio Kulfi, Malai Kulfi
    Audrey F.

    Such a cute little store for desserts and snacks on Balboa Peninsula! They have a range of food such as kulfi, an Indian ice cream made from cooked milk and nuts; cold brew coffee in several flavors; naan pizza; and more. The best part of this spot is how nice the woman working here was. She saw that I had a dog and offered us a free dog-friendly ice cream, telling us how much she loves dogs and she even high fived mine. I tried two flavors of kulfi -- a pistachio one and an almond/pistachio/cashew/cardamon/saffron one. What I liked about both of them was that it wasn't too sweet while still feeling as satisfying as ice cream. Additionally the nuts were finely ground for a smooth but filling texture. I noticed that it melted much slower than other types of ice cream, which was also a perk. Seating is limited to about three tables, but there is public outdoor seating not too far from here.

    Mango lassi
    Gio T.

    Craving something late at night while taking a drive down PCH, I found myself at Kulfi Me at 12am, and I'm so glad I got to try this place out. First item I had was the mango lassi and it was fantastic! For a yogurt drink, the flavor was complex and had different notes that tied the creamy drink together. I also had the Rabdi Falooda and I must say that this is one of the creamiest ice cream-like desserts I've had. I believe it has a variety of spices and rose syrup, which I was able to taste and enjoy. Gurpreet was awesome and was able to break down the menu and give us great recommendations! What a cool guy haha If I'm in the area again, I will definitely visit Kulfi Me to try the other treats it has to offer.

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    Vy D.

    Trying Indian desserts for the first time and it is so good! I tried: 1. Thandai - milk, poppy seeds, nuts and spices with coconut milk 2. Kulfi ice cream: pistachio, Malai, rose 3. Mango lassi 4. Popping paneer sandwich 5. Coconut baklava

    Malai Kulfi
    Avishek C.

    After a spicey meal on the Balboa Peninsulla, we were looking for something to cool our stomachs down. We were trying to avoid the traditional ice cream due to the high sugar content. While driving we suddenly saw Kulfi Me. Being Indian, we knew that kulfi is a great alternative to the traditional ice cream. The main selling point for us was it is not as sweet as ice cream. We found parking across the street and went in. The interior is cozy and the winter afternoon sun gave the diningroom a cozy vibe. There interior is like a typical icecream shop, it has limited seating capacity. But it is clean and spacious feeling within the space it has. The menu includes a lot of classic inidna street food choices as well as kulfi. From what I recall, there was Maggi Noodles as well as Gol Gappa. They also have lassis and other drinks and snacks. But, I came for the Kulfi. There are 5 flavors to choose from. I got the Rose flavor and my wife got the Malai flavor. You have a choice of having your kulfi on a stick (like popsicle) or in a cup. We got it in a cup. The taste was so authentic. From the texture to the taste, everything felt like the kulfi you get in India. The rose kulfi had a slight taste of rose withoit being overwhelming. The Malai is the classic flavor and you can't go wrong choosing that. And finally, a shoutout to the Aunty who was taking our orders and serving us the kulfi, She was a pleasure to speak to and she did a fantastic job befind the counter. We will definately be back!

    Shannon Z.

    My first time trying Indian ice cream! Love the concept - the ice cream flavor itself is so good, very nutty and the rose was very pungent - our favorite was the pistachio flavor, we liked being able to try the three flavors in the combo mixed with the dessert/jelly noodles. The texture was creamy on the outside but a bit frozen/hard inside. We came on Sunday around noon and a lot of the flavors were out and the cakes were also delicious not available anymore. The service was great, lady at front was so nice. Cute modern interior decor.

    Kulfi ice cream sampler (pistachio, malai, and mango)
    Toodle L.

    Right away we were greeted by the friendliest gentleman. He gave recommendations and the ice cream was delicious! Flavorful and the texture was like ice shavings. First time trying it and it was excellent. Highly recommend checking them out!

    Alexander N.

    Amazing staff, comfy atmosphere, and lovely staff! The only complaint I have is that I wish I could eat more! (They're also open late so that's a huge plus!)

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