The Delhi winter chill only reinforces the urge to eat ice cream. There’s no ice cream melting on to your hands and the floor, and there are no long lines at your favorite ice cream store. And the cold creamy goodness only makes your jackets, scarves and blankets cosier. There’s no better excuse to leave your house for a walk or drive to an ice cream cart; or to stay in and enjoy it under a razai while watching a movie. And really, there’s no reason or season for ice cream.
Naturals Ice Cream:
This Bombay institution is in Delhi and we couldn’t be happier. Made from fresh fruit and nuts, most of their flavours are unique. It is known to be light and creamy and is full of real fruit bits.
Cost: Rs. 150
Address: GK 2
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas and Govind Puri
Azote:
Not just plain Jane ice cream but nitro ice cream made by chefs trained at Le Cordon Blue! The last bit assures you flavours like Rasberry Oreo (slurp), Butter Popcorn (popcorn ice-cream GUYS!), Masala Chai (like I needed another reason for more chai intake but this one’s epic) and Paan (if you love an ice cream AND a paan after a good meal, then this is the perfect pick for you) amongst other exotic flavours. Do you really need any more reasons to pay a visit to this cute little French patisserie?
Cost: Rs. 200
Address: C-11, Ground Floor, Community Centre, SDA
Nearest Metro Station : Hauz Khas and Green Park
Cherry Comet:
In the time of instant coffee, instant messages and instant gratification, it’s but natural that we should be introduced to instant ice cream. For a scoop of this instant happiness, drop by Cherry Comet where they make you your ice cream right infront of your eyes! With no preservatives, artificial flavours and colours going into that scoop of your ice cream, look forward to relishing the goodness of natural flavor of fruits like mango, chikoo, jamun, pineapple and lychee. And if healthy is not your sole goal (like me), they also have calorie-filled flavours of indulgence like the Belgian Bolero, Snicker Snacker and my personal favourite, the Peanut Butter Flutter.
Cost: Starts at Rs. 136
Address: PVR Sangam Complex, Sector 9, R.K Puram
Nearest Metro Station : Hauz Khas
Hokey Pokey:
This place offers the teppanyaki experience of ice creams! The men behind the counter chop and mix their way through flavours and textures to put together that quirky delish ice cream in a cup for you. Waiting for your ice cream has never been so much fun! Also, you can choose from a range of toppings to decorate your ice cream with (they even have jujubes, gummy bears and rainbow sprinkles). Flavours are unlimited and you are welcome to make your own creations too. But do get your hands on the Knight in Armour, Double Chocolate Therapy, French Vanilla and Very Very Berry!
Cost: Starts at Rs. 200
Address: Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj (Chattarpur Metro Station), Hauz Khas Village (Greenpark Metro Station)
Gelato Roma:
With stores and kiosks and even an ice cream truck all over the city, authentic Italian gelato is never far from you. Softer and creamier than ice cream, and with a range of exotic flavors,
Cost: Rs. 150
Address: 2, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi (Green Park Metro Station)
Giani’s:
Started local and now present in every part of Delhi, this institution has every imaginable flavor on its menu. The Belgian Chocolate flavor is a crowd favourite. What’s more, they have Indian sweets and frozen desserts as well.
Cost: Rs. 100
Address: You can find it across the city!
Nirula’s:
The hot chocolate fudge is the most popular Nirula’s creation. Everyone has their Nirula’s favorite but there’s nothing better than their vanilla ice cream, fudge sauce and nuts. You can even pick up a few bottles of fudge for the next night in.
Cost: Rs. 100-300
Address: You can find it across South Delhi!
Magnum:
This isn’t an independent brand, but really should be. For chocolate fans, nothing gets better than Magnum. With a variety of flavors and in combination with nuts, caramel or brownies, it’s hard to resists Magnum. We are waiting for the champagne flavour to hit India!
Cost: Rs. 100
Address: Find the closest Kwality Walls ice cream cart near you!
