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ice cream, Little Hearts with mango cream, and Bourbon for a double chocolate dose. Of course, we must begin with Groob Glacé signature ice cream, the Sweet braised
Just the right hit of frozen sweetness, without the sugar overload. If you’re in the mood banana; a creation Chef Fah once made for Robert Downey Jr. himself! Made from
to share, opt for their Churn’d Delight Gift Box or a set of 12 miniature cannoli with bananas that have been, as the name suggests, slowly braised with pandan and palm

refined flavours such as Pistachio, Cold coffee biscoff, Dark chocolate, and more. Their sugar, the resulting taste is an ode to every Thai sweet and dessert we have tasted and
ice cream cake is a charming centrepiece, beautifully layered with sponge and fruit loved. Continuing the trend of delectable Thai desserts, we have the Bamboo purple

toppings, making it a fitting choice for birthdays, toasts, and wishful moments alike. sticky rice. This scoop catches your attention immediately with its soft purple colour.
Beyond everyday indulgence, Churn’d has become a go-to for gifting and celebrations, Inspired by the traditional desserts found in Nong Mon Market, this ice cream is rich,

offering everything from bulk gift boxes to on-site frozen dessert carts for weddings, creamy, and coconut-y. Skip the mango sticky rice and have a scoop of this instead.
events, and pop-ups. If it’s frozen and fabulous, chances are Churn’d has churned it! Thai fish sauce on ice cream, anyone? Thai vanilla with a twist reimagines the classic

salted vanilla ice cream with a nam-pla salted caramel drizzle, giving this ice cream the
Instagram: @churnd.bkk perfect mix of sweet, salty, and savoury. If you like your desserts named after drinks,
and are an avid frequenter of ChaTraMue, then Yin yang (Thai tea black sesame) will
CHILLERZ satisfy your cravings. The steeped tea aroma blends with the black sesame sauce to
create a taste that evokes nostalgia for your favourite street cart.
Tucked away in a small corner of Rama III, on Nang Linchi Road, is Chillerz. Their
adorable logo of a ghost (or an ice cream scoop, depending on your level of whimsy) Instagram: @groobglace.bkk
welcomes you into their indie operation. What once began as a series of pop-ups
in collaboration with Master Chef Thailand winner Chef Angkrit turned into a

full-fledged operation between two friends, Mark Bradbury, a former psychology GROOMEDICECREAM
professor at the University of Chulalongkorn, and Pavin (Pan) Wongvises, a Settled in Soi 5 Chulalangkorn, in the heart of Bangkok’s trendiest food district,
creative director and former spa owner. Noticing a gap in the market with Bantadthong, is the newly relocated Groomedicecream. A homemade ice cream shop,
traditional ice cream shops, Chillerz aimed to be a space serving premium, small- they believe in the idea that anything can become ice cream. With twelve flavours to

batch ice creams, and an ever-changing menu with a flair for the experimental.
choose from, customers at Groomedicecream are spoiled for choice. And if that weren’t
enough, their specialty is their deep-fried ice cream reminiscent of school days in

Thailand. Or if you like your ice cream to go, they even offer ice cream shakes for those

who like their scoops without the fuss. They believe in experimenting with their flavours
and remixing new concoctions out of familiar favourites. Through using high-quality
ingredients, the makers of Groomedicecream let their creative side out to play. Nothing

is an accident. Every single flavour is groomed to please and delight our tastebuds.

For those who are looking to dip their toes in the waters, we recommend Earl grey
chocolate, a familiar ice cream favourite with a tea base that tastes bittersweet yet
leaves you wanting more. Next on the list is the Burnt honey miso, a combination
that sounds unique from first listen. The first bite alone promises a deep and layered

umami sweetness that is hard to find elsewhere. Sometimes, what we want out of ice

cream isn’t sugar but a little kick. The Lemon custard with passionfruit curd is tangy,
tropical, and dreamy. It tastes just like summer in a cup (or a cone, if you prefer). For

those feeling a little bold, for the ones who enjoy walking on the off-beaten path

and are a little kooky when it comes to their flavours, ask for their Massaman spice.
If you know, you know.
Instagram: @the.chillerz.bkk
GROOB GLACÉ
Nestled on the fringe of Chinatown and just a brisk stroll from Hua Lamphong
Train Station, Groob Glacé is the inspired creation of three friends: Bossprai,
Tokky, and Chef Fah, a notable contender from MasterChef Thailand Season 4.
United by their passion for Thai sweets and the indulgent allure of ice cream, they
conceived a name that artfully blends two cultures. “Groob” playfully captures
the Thai word for crunch, while glacé lends a touch of French elegance, meaning
ice cream. This inventive moniker arose from their keen observation of a gap in
the market: ice cream that delights with a satisfying crunch. Through their shared
devotion to traditional Thai ingredients and confections, they embarked on a
chilly venture that reimagines familiar flavours with a playful yet refined twist.

On our visit to Groomedicecream’s newest branch, we tasted a refined line-up of their

signature scoops and deep-fried favourites. Blondie yoghurt was a standout, blending
frozen Greek yoghurt with salted caramel and lotus Biscoff. I’m in love with the coco

pairs fragrant coconut ice cream with cake crumbles and a soft blue marbling. Eggcellent
offered a milky base touched with salted egg, rich and subtly savoury. For a nostalgic

twist, the Deep-fried Dubai chocolate ice cream was a true delight, with chocolate ice
cream wrapped in warm fried dough, topped with pistachio cream and crisp kunafa.
Instagram: @groomedicecream