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IN PHOTOS: Indulge in these 10 unique ice cream flavours with desi twist in Mumbai

Updated On: 22 September, 2026 10:58 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto

As Americans celebrate Ice Cream Cone Day, we give the cone a desi spin with some of Mumbai’s quirkiest takes (Story by Rumani Gabhare)

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Relish these unique flavours of ice cream in the city. Photos Courtesy: File pics
Relish these unique flavours of ice cream in the city. Photos Courtesy: File pics
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Coconut, but creamyStraight from those nariyal-paani memories of hot summer afternoons, this ice cream gets the sweetness of tender coconut and its soft malai come together in a scoop that is refreshing and unmistakably nostalgic.At Naturals Ice Cream, Shop Number 12, The Old Market, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.Call 9082900311Cost Rs 150 onwards
Coconut, but creamyStraight from those nariyal-paani memories of hot summer afternoons, this ice cream gets the sweetness of tender coconut and its soft malai come together in a scoop that is refreshing and unmistakably nostalgic.At Naturals Ice Cream, Shop Number 12, The Old Market, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.Call 9082900311Cost Rs 150 onwards
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Paan cravingsImagine raiding the mithai box and the paan shop all at once, with cashew bringing in the richness, while gulab and gulkand add the sweetness? This ice cream will bring back nostalgia.At Ice Cream Factory & Shahi Darbar, Sai Elegance, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East.Call 9619434981 Cost Rs 300
Paan cravingsImagine raiding the mithai box and the paan shop all at once, with cashew bringing in the richness, while gulab and gulkand add the sweetness? This ice cream will bring back nostalgia.At Ice Cream Factory & Shahi Darbar, Sai Elegance, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East.Call 9619434981 Cost Rs 300
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West Bengal to MaharashtraTake the age-old post-meal paan ritual and turn it into dessert with these sweet, fragrant and refreshing notes of Calcutta-style meetha paan, bringing the familiar paan-shop experience to an unexpectedly creamy scoop.At Ice Cream Works, Shop Number 1, opposite Amigo Hotel, Shivaji Park, Dadar West.Call 8591909797Cost Rs 350 onwards
West Bengal to MaharashtraTake the age-old post-meal paan ritual and turn it into dessert with these sweet, fragrant and refreshing notes of Calcutta-style meetha paan, bringing the familiar paan-shop experience to an unexpectedly creamy scoop.At Ice Cream Works, Shop Number 1, opposite Amigo Hotel, Shivaji Park, Dadar West.Call 8591909797Cost Rs 350 onwards
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Sorbet surpriseThe familiar tang of raw mango, with a hint of savouriness, gets a refreshing sorbet treatment that is sweet, sour and thoroughly desi. A tip: Be quick, as this sorbet melts in a flash.At Batch 06, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel. Call 9619135350 Cost Rs 160 onwards
Sorbet surpriseThe familiar tang of raw mango, with a hint of savouriness, gets a refreshing sorbet treatment that is sweet, sour and thoroughly desi. A tip: Be quick, as this sorbet melts in a flash.At Batch 06, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel. Call 9619135350 Cost Rs 160 onwards
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Mahabaleshwar in a scoopInspired by the hill station’s beloved chocolate-and-walnut fudge, this iteration combines rich chocolate, crunchy walnuts and fudgy indulgence in frozen form.At Indu Ice Cream, Unit 3C, Pali Hill, Bandra West. Call 8108933501 Cost Rs 350 onwards
Mahabaleshwar in a scoopInspired by the hill station’s beloved chocolate-and-walnut fudge, this iteration combines rich chocolate, crunchy walnuts and fudgy indulgence in frozen form.At Indu Ice Cream, Unit 3C, Pali Hill, Bandra West. Call 8108933501 Cost Rs 350 onwards
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Mithai magicThink mithai counter meets ice cream shop. Inspired by the richness of traditional desi sweets, this Shahi Rajbhog flavour (also in a cone) brings together creamy, nutty and saffron notes for a scoop that feels made for a festive thali.At Prabhu Ice Cream, MG Road, Mulund West. Call 9820258828Cost Rs 150 onwards
Mithai magicThink mithai counter meets ice cream shop. Inspired by the richness of traditional desi sweets, this Shahi Rajbhog flavour (also in a cone) brings together creamy, nutty and saffron notes for a scoop that feels made for a festive thali.At Prabhu Ice Cream, MG Road, Mulund West. Call 9820258828Cost Rs 150 onwards
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Kerala callingInspired by Kerala’s inji puli — a punchy combination of ginger, tamarind and jaggery — this flavour takes the sweet, sour and spicy profile of the traditional preparation and presents it as an ice cream.At Kold Karobar, Shop 6, Chapel Road, Bandra West. Call 8110019792 Cost Rs 130Also tryBoondi Modakam Ice CreamAt Apsara Ice Cream, Ground Floor, Giridhar Niwas, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba.Cost Rs 200Dry Fruit SpecialAt A1 Ice Cream, Shop Number 8, Vallabh Society, Railway Police Colony, Ghatkopar East.Cost Rs 200Thandai-flavoured Ice CreamAt Gianis, Shop 7, Flora CHS, Hiranandani Estate, Thane West. Cost Rs 150 onwards
Kerala callingInspired by Kerala’s inji puli — a punchy combination of ginger, tamarind and jaggery — this flavour takes the sweet, sour and spicy profile of the traditional preparation and presents it as an ice cream.At Kold Karobar, Shop 6, Chapel Road, Bandra West. Call 8110019792 Cost Rs 130Also tryBoondi Modakam Ice CreamAt Apsara Ice Cream, Ground Floor, Giridhar Niwas, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba.Cost Rs 200Dry Fruit SpecialAt A1 Ice Cream, Shop Number 8, Vallabh Society, Railway Police Colony, Ghatkopar East.Cost Rs 200Thandai-flavoured Ice CreamAt Gianis, Shop 7, Flora CHS, Hiranandani Estate, Thane West. Cost Rs 150 onwards

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