I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! We are bringing you 9 must-try ice cream parlors in the Klang Valley that are simply awesome! Take your pick from fresh mango sorbets or decadently creamy affogato caramel brittle. Ice cream will always put a smile on anyone’s face!
- Waka Waka Gelato
This parlor has no resemblance to Shakira’s hit song but it will definitely make you go waka waka! Homemade, freshly churned gelato is what you will be savoring when you step into Waka Waka Gelato. Made from 100% pure ingredients with no added artificial flavorings or colors, rest assured that your ice cream experience will be a wholesome one.
Halal
Address: 24, Jalan 21/11b, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6016-333 4948
- Piccoli Lotti
In Italian, the name of this parlour means “small batches”, so the gelato here is guaranteed to be at the pinnacle of excellence instead of being mass-produced. Weekly, Piccoli Lotti’s gelato flavors are rotated, be sure to pop in to have a taste of the new flavors that are being introduced. With over 30 flavors to choose from, you are going to be spoilt for choice!
Halal
Address: 9, Jalan SS 18/1b, Ss18, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-5888 9742
- Inside Scoop
Established in 2013, Edmund Tan and his wife, Lim Shiew Li, have been etching smiles on Malaysian faces in the premium ice cream market. Current trends and the brainchilds’ extensive travel experiences influence the flavors that you can find at Inside Scoop. 16 lip-smacking flavors are on offer for your enjoyment with Durian and Valrhona Chocolate their best-selling flavors!
Halal
Address: N/A
Contact: +6011-5641 1230
- The Ice Cream Bar
Serving up boozy ice cream made with premium ingredients and top-shelf liquors, these ice creams are certainly for those of legal drinking age! All their ice creams are handcrafted locally and some interesting flavors include Kaki Botol’s Rum & Raisin and Bacardi Chocolate Crunch! What’s even better is when you have a minimum spend of RM180 for delivery, delivery charges are free. Cheers with ice cream instead of a pint!
Non-halal
Address: Old Wing, Lot FK105B, First Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Center, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7620 4735
- Kind Kones
We are definitely not leaving out our vegan friends who are ice cream aficionados too! Kind Kones has a tagline which says “Be kind to your body, the planet and others”, rightly so. They prepare their chilled delights using all-natural ingredients, not even a single additive is added. Since 2017, Kind Kones has been churning out small batches of their nutritious ice creams. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, you can still feel free to indulge because their ice creams come in nut free, soy free and gluten free versions as well. There will not be a guilt in every mouthful you take!
Vegan
Address: F.29, Level 1, Bangsar Village, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2201 5013
- Whimsical Gelateria
Known for their unique flavors, you will be bowled over when you taste one of their bespoke gelatos. Macadamia & Kicap Hitam flavor anyone? You will be surprised how well the saltiness of the soy sauce melds with the nutty macadamia and silky smooth gelato. Looking for something smooth? Try their Almost-burnt French Butter where they use Lescure butter for a surreal flavor you won’t forget! Whimsical also sells alcohol-laced gelato for those who are so inclined. Their gelatos sell out fast so run over for a dream-like gelato journey!
Non-halal
Address: FF-17, The Waterfront, 5, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-6270 0966
- The Last Polka
Let’s veer off the Italian gelato path and move towards le partie francaise. At The Last Polka, they churn their decadent French-style ice cream using 100% natural ingredients. A few of their ice cream flavors revolve around Asian influences like Coconut and Salted Gula Melaka. They also serve two kinds of alcoholic party favorites which are Rum & Raisins as well as Guinness ice creams. Walk-in for a French-inspired ice cream hit!
Non-halal
Address: Village Grocer Markethall, Concourse Floor, Tropicana Gardens Mall No, 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6011-5684 8317
- Fatbaby Ice Cream
It’s all about love when it comes to Fatbaby Ice Cream. All their ice creams are made from scratch, from their ice cream bases to mix-ins till tempering of chocolate, they put in a lot of effort to produce the best ice cream they can offer. Even their toppings are made in-house which are their gooey chocolate brownies, crispy wafers and pillowy meringues. If you have an event coming up, Fatbaby covers that too. They offer either pre-packed ice cream cups for guests or even a mobile ice cream scooping station where #teamfatbaby will scoop out happiness for you and your guests!
Halal
Address: 47, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-5877 6700
- CryoCloud Ice Cream
If you want to try a liquid nitrogen based ice cream, then CryoCloud is the right place for you! All their ice creams are locally produced and served frozen live in front of customers upon order! It’s quite a spectacle to behold with icy vapors emanating from the stand mixers! Their Durian D24 flavor is not to be missed as it tastes as if you are eating real durian! I’m feeling the chills, do you?
Halal
Address: Persiaran Setia Dagang, Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-373 6426
Written By Kartini Kannan
