Malai

268 Smith St, Brooklyn
(347) 889-5789

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Frozen Cheese Cake Ice Cream Sandwich

Sea Salt Vanilla Ice Cream

Golden Turmeric Ice Cream

Turkish Coffee Ice Cream

Orange Fennel Ice Cream

Masala Chai Ice Cream

Saffron Ice Cream

Ice Cream Assorted

Mango and Cream

Strawberry Pie

Here we take the milky creaminess of Sweet Milk, and add the best "sprinkles" that we know: candied fennel seeds! Each bite will be a contrast of the sweetness of fresh dairy and the minty woodsiness of a pop of fennel seed. We created this flavor to celebrate the one year anniversary of our store, but we kept it around to keep the party going!

Date Tamarind

Tart, sweet and lightly spiced. The date's rich caramel sweetness is balanced by the tang of the tamarind and rounded out with subtle spice notes of fragrant cinnamon, clove and a hint of cayenne pepper.

Ghughra

Ghughra, little pockets of pastry filled with a nutty, milky and cardamom spiced mixture, is the ultimate Diwali treat.

Golden Tumeric

An earthy flavor, accented with ginger, and a spice blend, this ice cream tastes as bright as it looks.

Hibiscus Chaat Masala Sorbet

Floral and fruity with a hint of tartness - the chaat masala is a blend of spices that adds a nice savory umami to this unique sorbet.

Kaju Katli

We couldn't think of a more iconic Indian sweet than kaju katli so we had to bring it to our Diwali flavor lineup. Our version is a cashew ice cream swirled with a cashew fudge ripple and topped with a piece of housemade kaju katli (topped with its signature silver foil!)

Lemon Cardamom

Tart lemon with floral cardamom; there has never been such a seamless, yet unexpected flavor pairing.

Madam Vice President

We are celebrating Kamala Harris' glass ceiling shattering win as the first female VP of the US! We honor her East and West Indian roots by using coconut and mango - commonly used flavors from India and Jamaica - as the base of the ice cream. We then fold in jaggery candied lotus seeds as a nod to her name (kamala means lotus in Sanskrit).

Mango & Cream

The flavor combines the simplicity of sweet milk with a fruity, tangy and sweet mango and puree. It's almost an ice cream and sorbet in one!

Masala Chai

A little sweet, and a little spicy. You will get hints of ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper in this flavor inspired by the classic tea.

Orange Fennel

Citrusy with an herbal, slightly licorice note from the fennel, this pairing is familiar, yet surprising, and just happens to be Pooja's favorite.

Peda

Peda, a milk fudge, faintly spiced with cardamom and topped with pistachios, is a favorite at Malai. To round out the Malai Diwali lineup, we fortify our sweet milk ice cream with toasted milk powder and cardamom and then fold in roasted pistachios.

Pineapple Pink Peppercorn

This refreshing flavor mixes the tanginess of pineapple with the sweetness of coconut and white chocolate while a touch of pink peppercorn adds a soft spicy note.

Red Chili Chocolate

Using Andhra Pradesh's heirloom chilies, this is a rich chocolate ice cream, with a kick. The heat of the chili will make you want to go back in for another bite!

Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Our most popular! Sweet, floral and spiced - there is nothing that this ice cream doesn't hit. It's unlike anything you've had before, in the best possible way!

Royal Cinnamon with Black Salt Caramel

This is big, bold cinnamon flavor with the earthy, smokiness of black salt in a comforting caramel swirl. Familiar but unique, this limited edition flavor uses the beautiful spices from Burlap & Barrel.

Saffron Pistachio

Saffron ice cream base with a pistachio, white chocolate, cardamom swirl.

Sea Salt Vanilla

A bit of sea salt to take away the sweet edge of vanilla; this flavor is a satisfying twist on the classic.

Spiced Peanut Crunch

Sweet, salty, nutty and spicy all in one! This is a rich, spiced peanut vegan ice cream with the slightest amount of cayenne pepper. The best part: peanut chikki swirls. Delicious!

Star Anise

The beauty of this spice is enough to draw you in, but the subtle flavor of mild licorice will keep you coming back for more.

Sweet Milk

Think: condensed milk in ice cream form. Sweet simplicty.

Toasted Nutmeg

Fall seasonal. The flavor of this warm, inviting spice, against the milky creaminess of the base will make you feel cozy in the colder months (and will be a delicious addition to any pie)!

Tulsi Chocolate Chip

This is the Malai version of the classic mint chocolate chip! Tulsi is a mix between mint and basil, with chocolate and cocoa nibs running throughout.

Turkish Coffee

A robust coffee flavor, with granules for some texture, paired with cardamom. Just like the drink in ice cream form.

Mace Date Caramel Chocolate Chip

We love celebrating women owned food businesses - we are one! So when Sylvie from Just Date Syrup reached out to create a holiday flavor filled with dates and ice cream, we were excited. When she told us that Amy Guittard from Guittard Chocolate would be involved, it was a no brainer! Together, we created a creamy ice cream packed with jammy date flavor and hints of bittersweet chocolate. Holiday indulgence at its very best!

Ice Cream Desserts

Gulab Jamun Ice Cream Cake

Six inch eggless cardamom cakes, soaked with a saffron syrup, sandwiching our signature Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds ice cream. it's just like the gulab jamun dessert - except frozen! Serves 10-12

Crowd Pleaser (Vegan) Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate cake with Spiced Peanut Crunch ice cream, chocolate cake crunch and topped with a chocolate glaze (all dairy-free!) 6 Inches

Kulfi Pop Pack

Try our kulfi pops: dense, chewy, rich, and a super craveable frozen treat! Grab one of each of our traditional flavors: Sweet Milk, Saffron, Mango, and Rose - to help ring in the summer season! A kulfi pop pack comes with 1 Sweet Milk kulfi pop, 1 Saffron kulfi pop, 1 Mango kulfi pop and 1 Rose kulfi pop.

Ice Cream Sando Pack

There's no better any-time treat than an ice cream sandwich! Try these eggless spiced cookies and signature ice cream together in these delicious ice cream sandwiches. In the box, you will receive four sandwiches in a variety of delicious and unique flavors: Cardamom Snickerdoodle with Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds ice cream, Chai Molasses cookie with Masala Chai ice cream, Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie with Star Anise ice cream and Chocolate Chili cookie with Spiced Peanut Crunch ice cream (this one is vegan!).

Merchandise

Tee Shirt

Wear your love for Malai on your sleeve! Choose from one of 3 Malai branded tee shirts made with soft, Supima cotton produced by Pooja's parents and designed by artist, Anna Chen.

Tote Bag

Our Malai tote is sprinkled with illustrations of ingredients that you'll find in our ice cream. Each illustration was hand drawn by artist, Anna Chen. Carry home your favorite pints or take it to the farmers market!

Tea Towels Trio

Using a traditional block print, these gorgeous tea towels, designed by Varsha Harlalka, will beautifully spread the Malai love in any kitchen setting. The tea towels come as a set of 3 and are made in India.

Chai Masala

This blend is based on Pooja's family recipe for chai spices - heavy on the ginger and black pepper, and rounded out with cardamom, cinnamon and clove. Use the spices in any of your baked goods, or traditionally in a cup of tea. These spices, sourced from Burlap & Barrel, will warm your day right up!

Repping Malai Bundle

Includes a Malai branded tee shirt with our illustrated tote bag

Don't Forget the Ice Cream Bundle

Includes a Malai branded tee shirt with our illustrated tote bag and a gift card to be spent on some ice cream at our store! If gift card recipient e-mail address is different than the person who is ordering, then please enter their e-mail address in special instructions box.

Tea Lovers Gift Bundle

For the tea lover in your life! Includes a trio of traditional block printed tea towels designed in collaboration with Varsha Harlalka, and our Chai Masala spice blend (based on Pooja's family recipe). Use the spices in your baked goods or a cup of tea!

It's All in the Bag Bundle

The most beautiful bundle with our hand illustrated tote, designed by artist, Anna Chen, and trio of block printed tea towels designed in collaboration with Varsha Harlalka.

Gift Cards

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Recent Reviews

I've been coming here a while, and leave happy every time. This place is such a a gem when it comes to unique ice cream. If you've never had indian flavors and are scared to commit to a meal, try the flavors here. The mint cilantro sorbet is perfect for walking around the neighborhood.

August 2025

Cardamom pistachio- period! I just returned from Italy where I ate a lot of incredible gelato and this is comparable in taste! But this recipe uses a unique process of sugaring the cream- watch the video on the website. It enhances the flavor of each ingredient- wow in the mouth! I had the fig- yum but the star is the cardamom!

August 2025

Omg, everyone visiting NYC should try this icecream place. They have such unique flavors. I had many favorites. If someone enjoys tangy flavor then must try chilli Guava which is avaliable in the summer. The cardamom rose flavor is also too good.

August 2025

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