Top 5 Ice cream joints in Kolkata

"Ice cream" a word that fills every human heart with emotions beyond explanation. This particular food item has a profound quality that not only sweetens the taste buds but also the heart that consents of having it. A sweetened, frozen dessert that is typically made from cream or milk, sugar & flavours such as Vanilla strawberry cocoa etc. As topography differs from country to country so does the term ice cream . Names such as Frozen yoghurt, gelato, sorbet , frozen custard are often considered synonyms to the term ice cream.

The origin of this world famous dessert may be traced back to ancient China and the Roman empire. According to a legendary myth , once the Roman emperor Nero had produced "Sorbet" , a specific form of ice cream, by mixing honey and wine with ice collected from Apennine mountains.
The origin of ice cream not only finds its place in ancient cuisines of Japan China Greece & Rome but also ancient Egypt where hieroglyphics show the existence of an ice filled vessel drawn next to a fruit jar. traces of the existence of this timeless desert can also be found in the records of " tang dynasty " of China where a chilled dessert used to be made using flour camphor and water buffalo milk.

Since ancient times the popularity of this specific dessert has been gaining prominence and its booming  demand nowadays has resulted in the proliferation of a multi-million dollar industry across the globe.

Let us now keep the jibber jabber aside and
On this being said lets straightaway delve into the topic where we discuss about the top five ice cream joints in the city of Kolkata.

5) Thanco's Natural Icecream

In at number 5 is Thanco's natural ice cream having outlet at Gariahat Road. one of the very popular ice cream joints in the southern part of Kolkata near golpark more . If you are bored of having regular flavoured ice creams such as Vanilla strawberry mango fruit and nut etc, then thanco's can be a good alternative for you.

this place is famous for serving natural flavoured ice creams such as jackfruit , sitafal, natural mango, nolen gur et cetera.

Pocket pinch - 300 for two
Special mentions - Jack fruit , Sitafal.

4) The Frozen Tree , Salt Lake

Famous for popsicles.

A very well known , peer-reviewed ice cream shop in the salt lake area of Kolkata, The frozen tree is one of the popular choices amongst people of Kolkata. Many customers have often reviewed that the offerings that were made by this particular joint were out of the box both taste wise and portion wise.
this particular icecream joint has a new refreshing concept that attracts customers towards it.

Special mentions - Rocky Road ( brownie)

3) Bombay Kulfi, Bhawanipur

In at number three is the famous kulfi shop in the city of Kolkata the Bombay kulfi. Located in the Bhawanipur region of Kolkata precisely the Chakraberia area. The Bombay kulfi is a very popular destination for ice cream lovers in Kolkata as it has on offer a wide array of kulfis where people can chose from.

Pocket pinch - 200 for two

Special mentions - paan kulfi, Kesar pista kulfi, guava kulfi, oreo kulfi.

2) Pabrai's Fresh and Naturalle Ice cream

I am almost sure that most of you are well acquainted with this particular brand of ice cream as they are well known for serving naturally flavoured ice creams and have outlets in Sarath Bose Road, Bangur, Kasba etc. the variety of flavours that this particular joint has on offer has always attracted icecream lovers from all over Kolkata .

A brilliant place for those who want to relieve themselves from the heat of Summer with the frozen dessert.

POCKET PINCH - 200 for two

Special mentions - Season special Nolen gur, rich chocolate brownie, caramel crunch , pan ice cream etc.

1) Natural Ice Cream, Park Street

I am almost sure that it goes without saying that this particular icecream joint is undoubtedly the best in the city of Kolkata. A very popular brand having its origin in the city of Bombay precisely Juhu , naturals is is one of the the most popular brands in the ice cream industry in India. Kolkata is having just a single outlet of this popular brand in the parkstreet region. Although I am almost sure that

icecream lovers of the city have surely visited this parlour, but for those who haven't I personally guarantee that this joint will bring a smile on your face with every bite that you gulp in.

Pocket pinch - 200 for two

Special mentions - Tender coconut, malai, coffee, mango.



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