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24 MASALA RECOMMENDS

Beaming for something chilled with

a twist? We’ve got the inside scoop

on how to stay cool this season
with Masala’s curated picks of Among her best-loved creations is Daisy’s dough, a decadent number laced with chewy
cookie dough chunks. For something a touch more playful, her take on Bubblegum is
unconventional ice creams delightfully nostalgic, and for those with a soft spot for confection, should not miss
worth the melt. Gooey butter cake. If you prefer your scoop on the refreshing side, the Mulberry ginger
sorbet is a standout. Icy, tart, and ever so slightly botanical, it is perfect for fans of

Santal 33, chilled vermouth, and sun-drenched terraces. And finally, for those partial
BY APOORVA MAHAJAN AND GRACE CLARKE to a little tipple, her Rum raisin is a grown-up treat with just the right amount of

mischief. Whether you are five or fifty, there is truly a scoop for every palate at Daisy’s.

Instagram: @daisysicecreams
etween the sweltering heat and the kind of rain that sneaks up on you
just as your hair begins to behave, Bangkok’s weather can be rather CHURN’D BY MULTISEED
unforgiving. And while air conditioning does its part, there’s something
far more satisfying about cooling off with a scoop of ice cream. Some of our Though they don’t have a brick-and-mortar store in Thailand just yet, this homegrown

fondest memories as children may as well be ice cream dripping down our brand from India, known for its vegetarian, egg-free, artisanal frozen treats, is
hands, sticky cream clinging between our fingers, as we clutch cones full of now available for direct orders and on-demand via Grab and Lineman. There are

sugary goodness that were sure to give our parents a headache afterwards. ice cream shops aplenty, but when we’re not in the mood for a pint or a scoop,
Familiar classics like chocolate and strawberry may hit the spot, but if you want what’s the next best thing? Ice cream sandwiches, of course—but Churn’d levels
a taste that feels like dancing at the movies, the team at Masala embarked on it up with a full range of frozen delights. From ice cream bites and mochi to their

an adventure of our own to find the most unique and exciting flavours to try signature waffle cannoli rolls, it’s all the goodness of ice cream without the mess!

around Bangkok. Trust us when we tell you, these scoops are mystical, magical, Their seasonal Back-to-School collection evokes a taste of nostalgia amongst the
and totally worth your time. diaspora, with playful spins on iconic childhood biscuits. Think Parle G with filter coffee

DAISY’S ICE CREAM

Our first stop on this flavourful foray was Daisy’s Ice Cream, tucked neatly into

the Somerset Ekamai Bangkok, just a stone’s throw from the entrance of Soi
Ekkamai 2. Founded by attorney-turned-ice cream-artisan Thanawan “Por”
Yimkaew, the brand began after a trip to the Pacific Northwest left her craving

rich, creamy textures that were nowhere to be found in the City of Angels. After
a year of perfecting her recipe in small batches, Daisy’s Ice Cream was born in
November 2020, lovingly named after her boxer dog. The brand quickly became
a local favourite over the course of four years on its Instagram platform, and its
newly opened brick-and-mortar space now offers her signature scoops in full form.

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