5 Quirky ice cream flavours to try in Mumbai

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With soaring temperatures, it is the best time to delve into some of the city's most exciting ice creams. From seasonal to innovative flavours, Mumbai's ice cream parlours serve a wide variety of ice creams that will make you relish every scoop. Here are five of the quirkiest ice creams in Mumbai for you to try this summer.

Ice cream tacos
The Ice Cream Factory, a popular ice cream parlour at Carter Road, offers an innovative menu. The Ice Cream Tacos (INR 220) are the highlight of the menu because of the unique concept. A taco shell is stuffed with the ice cream of your choice and topped with a dip. Diners can choose from flavours such as Nutella Hazelnut, Blueberry Cheesecake, Red Velvet, Oreo Cookies and Cream, and more. They're open till early morning to take care of your midnight cravings.

AT: B-Wing, Gagangiri Premises, Carter Road, Bandra West
TIME: 11 AM- 4 AM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9826888100

Vegan malai
A delivery-only establishment, Vegan Heart offers 100 percent dairy-free and non-sugar ice creams in a range of tempting flavours. All their ice creams are naturally sweetened with dates. The traditional Mawa Malai (INR 180) which has a rich milky flavour also gets a vegan makeover here. Other flavours offered include Chilli Guava (INR 180), and Chocolate Cookies and Cream (INR 180), Belgian Chocolate (INR 180), and more.

AT: 302, Versova Shiv Kutir CHS Ltd, S.V.P Nagar, Andheri West
TIME: 10 AM- 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9870315858

Guilt-free popsicles
No ice cream list is complete without our beloved popsicles. With multiple outlets in the city, Belo Pops serves handcrafted popsicles. With many keto-friendly, vegan, sugar-free options, the establishment caters to varied preferences. The Keto Almond Coconut Mocha Pop (INR 225) is vegan and sugar-free and perfect for those summer cravings. Other refreshing flavours ofn offer include Chia Strawberry and Raspberry Mint Sorbet (INR 265), Blackberry Lemonade (INR 225), and Alfonso Mango Sorbet (INR 199).

AT: Shop 11A, Rizvi Mahal CHS, Near Bhabha Hospital, Waterfield Road, Linking Road, Bandra West (Also at Andheri and Worli)
TIME: 1 PM- 1 AM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9999519423

Pepper, tea, and more
Pabrai's Fresh and Naturelle might seem like your neighbourhood ice cream parlour, but the vastness of the menu is sure to surprise you. From fresh fruit to other unique variants, it has over 60 flavours for people to relish. All the ice creams are made up of natural ingredients. A scoop of Sichuan Peppercorn (INR 79) or Masala Tea (INR 88) is sure to pique the interest of any ice cream lover. Their very own Nolen Gur is also popular among patrons.

AT: Shop 3, Ground Floor, Canvera Apartments, J.P Road, 7 Bunglows, Near Oriental Bank of Commerce, Versova
TIME: 12- 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 7777096444

Natural, vegan, and low-fat
Peko Peko serves a range of interesting ice cream flavours that are all made with natural ingredients, organic milk, and homemade toppings. The Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice cream (INR 180) is served with low-fat toppings, fresh coconut water jelly, and pistachios. The exotic flavour is vegan and ideal for those who follow a restrictive diet. You can also order a thick shake (INR 350), which is a variation of this ice cream.

AT: Store 5, New Sai Texprocil Apartment, Ganesh Chowk Marg, D.N Nagar, Andheri West
TIME: 1- 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9833645888