Malai

Veg Options Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet

Good vegan options chevron_right

★ 4.2 · $$ · Hours

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the cilantro mint sorbet" "Try the cilantro mint sorbet"
"Sampling up to four flavors is allowed"
"Expect a small shop with limited seating and no wheelchair access"
"Many unique and creative flavor combinations are available"
"Vegan sorbets are creamy and have good texture despite no dairy"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  ice cream, cilantro mint, pineapple pink peppercorn ice cream — popular (×5)
cilantro mint — popular (×2)
pineapple pink peppercorn — fan-favourite
masala chai ice cream — fan-favourite
curry leaf creamsicle — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, beautiful interior friendly staff ×3
many vegan options ×3
beautiful interior
nice atmosphere
 

Malai is a South Asian-inspired ice cream parlor specializing in coconut-based vegan sorbets and unique dairy-free flavors. The venue offers a small, clean space with friendly service and a focus on creative pairings and natural ingredients. While seating is limited and the shop is not wheelchair accessible, it is well regarded for its consistent quality and variety of vegan options.

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Hours

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Sunday 12-10 PM

Monday 12-10 PM

Tuesday 12-10 PM

Wednesday 12-10 PM

Thursday 12-10 PM

Friday 12-11 PM

Saturday 12-11 PM

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260 S 18th St
Philadelphia
PA 19103
United States

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star 4.2

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star 4.4 (165 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Good vegan options

Vegan Options

many

Menu Clarity

clear labeling

Staff Knowledge

Friendly

Warnings info

Mislabeled Vegan Dish

Malai

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Vegan Friendliness

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