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    4.4 (319 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Vegan chocolate chili cookie with spiced peanut crunch ice cream ice cream sandwich
    Rachael M.

    Got a delicious vegan ice cream sandwich to go but I'd love to try an ice cream scoop another time. The sandwich was delicious - chocolate chili cookie with spiced peanut crunch ice cream (all vegan). The combination of flavors and textures were so unique. I'd definitely buy this again and look forward to getting a scoop in the warmer weather.

    Tiffany V.

    Loved the classic flavors as well as the Diwali specials! The south asian inspired flavors are done very well here and worth a visit if youre in the area! Would definitely recommend taking a pint home! 5/5 Masala Chai 4.5/5 Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almond 4.5/5 Peda (Pistachio)

    Nafisa H.

    I love so many of their flavors that obviously leans toward south Asian flavors like the masala chai and the mango cream. My friends and I came Friday afternoon and sadly the soft serve machine was broken. I'll just have to come back! The service was so patient and friendly and currently you're only allowed 4 samples which was more than enough to make a decision. This day I indulged with a split scoop of mango and cream and the guava chili. Really interesting combo - both the fruits were so refreshing on such a hot summer day. Plus Carroll Park is very close to sit and relax to enjoy your ice cream as well

    Latha P.

    When you find a cute little ice cream shop called Malal which translates to Cream in Hindi , you expect something special. After a long walk along Dumbo neighborhood decided to drive back home and discovered this place on the way , Had to take a peek at what was on the menu . Walked in to a cozy little shop , bright and well lit with unique flavors on the menu. I tried the. Vegan flavors first and liked every one of them in the following order Pineapple coconut with pink peppercorn , Guvava chili and Cilantro mint with Serrano chilis . I could taste the ingredients individually in each flavor. The mix of heat from Red vs Green Chili's or Pink Peppercorns made it quite complex in taste , yet had a clean lingering finish on the palette . Pineapple coconut vegan ice cream was creamy tangy , slight sweet from the coconut with the subtle aroma and kick from the Pink Peppercorn that was a riot in my mouth. I tasted a few other flavors like Fig on Fig , Mango, Curry leaf and Chai . One tasted better than the other . This is truly an offbeat menu with a wide medley of wild ingredients pulled together in a perfect harmony of flavors . Need more spots like Malai to keep the food enthusiasts taste buds excited and guessing.

    Ga Hing C.

    An ice cream shop with flavors you don't commonly see in other places. Tried what was probably their most popular flavor, rose with cinnamon roasted almonds. What an amazing ice cream flavor. Great texture, subtle, the rose flavor was not overpowering, not too sweet, perfect! I really enjoyed the ice cream and will definitely come back to try the other interesting flavors they offer.

    chai soft serve
    Anokhi M.

    love the flavors here!! some flavors change seasonally and the soft serves rotate too

    Freezer
    Ashwini A.

    SERVICE - located in carroll gardens near the bergen street metro station - store is spacious and has some seating areas for smaller groups inside - no restroom available - workers let you try the different flavors and are good about recommending which ones they like - large variety of flavors available as pints in the freezer MENU - south Asian inspired ice cream - vegan options available - average price ($6 per scoop) FOOD - chocolate chili cookie with spiced peanut crunch ice cream sandwich (9/10): this product came from the freezer. Although there was one vegan option as a scoop, I was more enticed to try the combination of chocolate and peanut butter enhanced by spices. It did not fail. The cookie was the star of the show, with a perfectly balanced combination of bitter chocolate and spicy chili powder. The peanut butter flavor in the ice cream was subtle but added just the right amount of creaminess and sweetness to tone down the spices. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! I would love to see more of the vegan flavors when they rotate them seasonally.

    Trio Scoop (~$9): Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Fig on Fig, and Guava Chili
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Trio Scoop (~$9): Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Fig on Fig, and Guava Chili Soft Serve Swirl (~$6) on Waffle Cone (+$2): Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Aya's take: Places like Malai remind me that there is still innovation happening in the food space! We stopped by for a sweet treat and were completely enamored by the range and depth of their flavors. I could barely make a decision and ended up going with a Trio Scoop of Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Fig on Fig, and Guava Chili. The Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds and Fig on Fig are outstanding! I'm a sucker for rose and this was done just right. It was creamy, florally, and nutty. Fig on Fig was somehow even better than the Rose! It's lightly sweet, earthy, and the dried fig jam swirls were so good. The Guava Chili was refreshing with a kick! It didn't go with the other 2 flavors but on its own, very solid! As if that wasn't enough, we got the Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Soft Serve Swirl. I don't think any other place in the city is offering a swirl with these flavor profiles. It was creamy, light, and each flavor complimented one another well. Great try!

    Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
    Evelyn L.

    Their ice cream flavor selection is amazing! It's a small ice cream shop but super popular. I stopped by on a Saturday night around 10pm and there were lots of people there!

    Haidar H.

    Perfect way to cool down during this hot summer heat! Staff was awesome and super nice about letting us try different types of ice cream. They had an amazing selection and great toppings. I would come back here again and again if I lived in NY.

    Nina C.

    As a person picky about spices, I only ended up with sea salt vanilla as the only flavor I can eat. It tasted similar to store bought vanilla ice cream

    Chai Masala and Mango & Cream
    Ann S.

    I thought the flavors were very unique but I was not a fan of the taste. I tried the masala chai - my sister loved it but I thought it was ok. I liked the mango+cream one more as it was sweeter. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Some indoor seating.

    Amy W.

    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING spot for ice cream!! It's a small but mighty spot -- there isn't a ton of seating and is more amenable to enjoying your ice cream on the go or while standing (we came in the winter, so we opted to stay in the store while eating). To start, the flavors of ice cream and options are so creative and all sound so delicious. Deciding what scoop to get was a real challenge. The person behind the counter was luckily incredibly sweet and gave us some recommendations and samples of ice cream during our visit. I found out that the flavors change every few months which is incredible but also sad because I loved the flavors we got to have that day! The baklava ice cream is fanatic and even has some additional texture in the form of baklava chunks in the creamiest ice cream. It wasn't too sweet and overpowering and I could have eaten it forever. I'm definitely coming back to try the new flavors!

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    Do they have dairy free options?

    They always have two dairy free options that rotate from time to time!

    Is there Stretchy ice cream here?

    No, we do not sell stretchy ice cream here.

    Any vegan options?

    Hi Chelsea, Thank you so much for reaching out. We try to always have at least two vegan options… Read more

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    Came here for hot chocolate on a freezing, snowy night. Tried classic, birthday cake, and Szechuan…read morepeanut butter flavors. All those flavors pertain to the topping of your cup--the actual drinking hot chocolate is all the same no matter what you get. The drink itself was underwhelming and nothing I'd return to. Swiss miss taste, consistency, vibe. Very liquidy and not rich at all. What gets your heart racing is the whipped torched marshmallow fluff that tops the cup. It's so chewy and tasty, you'll feel your glucose spike through the roof. If you're into sweet--this is an indulgence for you. Pretty pricey for $7.50 per cup plus tax. Between the three flavors, all were tasty. Just depends on how much extra you're feeling on a particular day. Szechuan peanut butter gave the most unique flavor--slight spiciness to the crunchy brittle sprinkled on top of the marshmallow. If you go with classic, you won't miss out, honestly, as the toppings didn't add much depth or make any significant difference in the taste of the drink. No bathroom on premises. Very limited seating inside: a few stools that would fit 4 people max. If you come here during peak times, you'll have to eat outside.

    Today was my birthday and I went to the store. The Customer service is amazing and all you need to…read moredo is go to their website to sign up for free birthday ice cream. They have a wide variety of flavors that are rich and creamy. I will definitely be back.

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