lifestyle

SAYS Top 10 New-ish Spots For Ice Cream In The Klang Valley

Ice cream is always the answer to life's problems. :D

Cover image via IDC's Facebook

Last year, we curated a list of the best artisanal ice creams we could find in Klang Valley. Since then, several other have popped up to give these guys a run for their money. Let's check 'em out:

1. Ice Dreams Cafe (IDC) @ SS20, PJ

Spicy apple crumble, vintage strawberries and cream, lemongrass and ginger, Anzac coconut cookies, and Black Doris plum and crème fraîche - these are just some of the Kapiti ice cream flavours available at Ice Dreams Cafe (IDC). Enjoy scoops of New Zealand's famous rich, creamy ice cream in an affogato, with waffles and crepes, and even as an ice cream sandwich.

Address: 30 Jalan SS 20/10, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 1.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday and Saturday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm
Sunday: 12.00pm to 10.00pm

Facebook | Instagram

2. Fluffed Cafe & Dessert Bar @ Taman Paramount, PJ

Fluffed offers a variety of unique ice cream flavours - lavender blueberry, earl grey, hokey pokey honeycomb, strawberry cheesecake, macadamia crumble - best enjoyed with their crispy-on-the-outside-fluffy-on-the-inside waffles. Also, try their signature cloudcakes and myriad of pastries.

Address: 55, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 12.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday to Sunday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm

Contact Details: Call 03-7865 1833 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries.

Facebook | Instagram

3. Tsujiri @ Damansara Utama, PJ

Fans of Japanese matcha green tea or any other Japanese-inspired tea, Tsujiri is where you want to be. You will be spoiled for choice from their variety of desserts ranging from soft serve ice cream and shaved ice to ice blended drinks and premium beverages.

Address: 58, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 1.00pm to 11.00pm
Friday and Saturday: 1.00 pm to 1.00am
Sunday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm

Contact Details: Call 03-7733 5541 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries.

Facebook | Website

4. Softsrve Ice Cream and Dessert Bar @ Damansara Utama, PJ and Sri Petaling, KL

Having started off with cereal milk and chocolate soft serve ice cream, Softsrve has since expanded its menu to include flavours like matcha green tea and oolong. Top off your ice cream with goodies such as honeycomb, popcorn, cotton candy, chocolate chips, and truffles.

Addresses:
1. 31, Jalan SS21/1A, Damansara Utama, 47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
2. 8 Jalan Radin Bagus 8, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 12.00pm to 11.00pm daily.

Contact Details: Call 03-7733 9515 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries.

Facebook | Instagram

5. Hail's Soft Serve @ Damansara Utama, PJ

One for the adventurous, Hail's Soft Serve prides itself on its classic Pink Peppercorn soft serve ice cream and sea salt crisp wafer cone. The ice cream parlour also creates limited edition seasonal flavours that change every 2 to 4 weeks, each containing bits and pieces of the world.

Address: 28, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11.30am to 11.30pm
Friday and Saturday: 11.30am to 12.30am

Contact Details: Call 03-7732 7077 for more info.

Facebook | Instagram

6. The Ais @ Damansara Utama, PJ

Over 30 flavours of handcrafted ice cream and sorbets take the centre stage at The Ais, including cinnamon plum, Horlicks Kit Kat, rum and raisin, Bailey's, gula melaka, coffee nuts, lemon poppyseed and dragonfruit. Pair them with a plate of mini pancakes or the newly-introduced waffles.

Address: 78A (1st floor), Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening Hours: 1.00pm to 12.00am daily. Closed on Tuesdays.

Contact Details: Call 012-345 6837 or drop a message via e-mail to [email protected].

Facebook | Instagram

7. Æbout Ice Cream @ Sri Petaling

Recently launched in November, Æbout Ice Cream's selection of ice cream is still pretty limited. Serving artisanal ice creams made in and imported from New Zealand, must-tries include After Mint and Triple Chocolate.

Address: No. 3, Jalan Radin Bagus 6, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 2.00pm to 11.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1.00pm to 11.00pm

Contact Details: Call 03-9054 8138 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries.

Facebook | Instagram

8. Happy Creme @ Suria KLCC, KL

What better way to relax and cool down after a long day of shopping than tucking into a refreshing cup of ice cream with honeycomb? Happy Creme also offers toppings to go with its pure milk soft serves such as liquid honey, popcorn and caramel syrup, Milo powder and cereal bowls, and peach cubes, amongst others.

Address: G10-A, Ground Floor, Parkson KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm daily.

Contact Details: Call 03-6151 8952 or e-mail [email protected].

Facebook | Instagram | Blog

9. Waka Waka Gelato @ Various locations

Final-year college student Marie Peh started Waka Waka Gelato after falling in love with Italian-style ice cream following a family vacation in Rome. Marie makes fresh gelato from scratch, with no artificial flavouring and colouring, and using quality and premium ingredients. Instead of operating from a brick-and-mortar store, Waka Waka sets up shop in random locations.

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates on where they will be at! Alternatively, you can e-mail them at [email protected].

10. Polar Bear Softcreme Parlour @ Various locations

A night market favourite, Polar Bear Softcreme Parlour offers milk-based soft serve ice cream and frozen yoghurt. The milk-based treats comprise of 4 homemade flavours - rose lychee, French lavender, uji matcha, and sesame.

Locations and Operation Hours:
Monday: Miharja Nightmarket from 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Wednesday: Taman Connaught Nightmarket from 6.00pm to 12.00am
Thursday: OUG Nightmarket 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday: Pandan Indah Nightmarket 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Saturday: Setia Alam Nightmarket 5.00pm to 11.00pm

Contact Details: Call 017-873 8077 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries. Also, follow them Facebook for the latest updates on their whereabouts.

One can never have too much ice cream. Check out more popular ice cream spots like Inside Scoop and Cielo Dolci here:

If you're looking for something healthier:

You may be interested in: