Best ice cream shops to visit in summer
Now that we have entered the season of summer in Thailand, ice cream is a refreshing treat to help cool ourselves down during hot summer days and freshen our buds with its sweet flavours.
So, if you’re looking for some best ice cream shops to hit up in Bangkok to satisfy your sweet tooth and cool the heat down, make sure you check out this list.
What is the most popular ice cream flavour in Thailand?
Well, any ice cream flavour can surely make you refreshed from the heat; however, chocolate, chocolate chip, and vanilla are believed to be the most popular ice cream flavours among Thais.
Chocolate is much loved by fans of chocolate, but chocolate chip can give you satisfaction when you chew the chips in it. Vanilla is also a classic flavour that offers a smooth texture and the ability to evoke feelings of comfort.
In Thailand, we also make unique Thai-style flavours, such as Thai iced tea, coconut, and durian, which are worth trying and can be found in many ice cream shops in the country.
1. JingJing Ice-cream Bar and Café — a homemade ice cream shop in Charoenkrung
Image credit: @jingjingicecreambarandcafe via Instagram
JingJing Ice-cream Bar and Café is a famous ice cream shop among ice cream lovers, hidden in Charoenkrung. The ice cream shop boasts an industrial HK-style interior. The shop might look small, but they also have the 2nd floor to accommodate more customers.
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They offer a lot of ice cream options as well as other dessert items. We recommend trying their new ice cream flavour AGLIO E OLIO WITH BACON for ฿120 (~USD3.35) per scoop. The ice cream is made with a milk base infused with olive oil and basil, combined with hints of garlic, dried chilli, and bacon bits.
Address: 154 Soi Charoen Krung 14, Samphanthawong Sub-District, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening hours: 9.30am-5.30pm, closed on Tuesday
Nearest train station: MRT Wat Mangkong
Contact: Jingjing Ice Cream Bar & Cafe’s Facebook | Google Maps
2. ถ้วยถังไอติม — a mini Chinese-themed shop with unique ice cream items
Similar to Jingjing, Tuay Tung Ice Cream has its interior designed in a Chinese style. The design and patterns are eye-catching. What’s special here is a scoop of ice cream stuffed in fried buns.
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Let’s talk about the food now. For first-timers, try Set Fried Bun x 1 scoop of ice cream at ฿79 (~USD2.20). But don’t sleep on their Chinese New Year’s cake x Pandan Custard Ice Cream at ฿139 (~USD3.88). The cake likely adds a different texture and sweetness that complements the subtle pandan flavour.
Address: 961-963 Soi Chula 12, Wang Mai Sub-District, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-12.30am, Sat-Sun 12pm-12.30am
Contact: Tuay Tung Ice Cream’s Facebook | Google Maps
3. Tsujiri — an ice cream spot for matcha lovers
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Tsujiri is an ice cream franchise from Tokyo. Now you can enjoy their aromatic and sweet soft-served matcha ice cream without flying to Japan.
They have two stores in Bangkok, one located in EMQUARTIER and the other in centralwOrld. Both stores are adorned with wooden furniture in a minimalist Japanese style, making the ambience look cosy and homey.
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For soft ice cream, they have three flavours you can choose from: ฿130 (~USD3.63) Matcha, ฿145 (~USD4.05) Houjicha, and ฿145 (~USD4.05) Mixed. Besides, we recommend trying Tsujiri Signature Parfeit at ฿185 (~USD5.16), matcha ice cream topped with Monaka and Warabi mochi.
Address: World 7th Floor No. KB703, 9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10am-9pm, Daily
Nearest train station: MRT Wat Mangkong
Contact: Tsujiri’s Facebook | Google Maps
4. Simple Day Gelato — a minimalist ice cream store to relax
It’s quite far from downtown Bangkok, but we guarantee it will be worth it. Housed in a minimalist white building, Simple Day Gelato offers both indoor and outdoor seating. For those who wish to enjoy outdoor vibes, then there’s an awning provided to shield you from the sun.
Image credit: @simpledaygelato via Instagram
They have a variety of gelato served in a cup, starting at ฿89 (~USD2.49). To add more sweetness to your buds, you can also savour their snacks such as ฿95 (~USD2.65) Teddy Cookies, ฿165 (~USD4.61) Strawberry Tart, and ฿189 (~USD5.28) Mango Kakigori.
Address: 94 Ratchaphruek Rd, Bang Ramat Sub-District, Taling Chan District, Bangkok 10170, Thailand
Opening hours: 11am-8pm, closed on Wednesday
Contact: Simple Day Gelato’s Facebook | Google Maps
5. Cube to Cup — ice cream made with Thai ingredients
Image credit: @cubetocup via Instagram
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the retro Thai-style design of Cupe to Cup, nestled within a historic building on Maitree Chit Road. Despite its aged facade, the establishment exudes warmth and charm, with hints of European flair.
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Here, they pride themselves on their homemade Thai ingredient ice cream. Consider ordering Kao Larm Ice cream — made with white ice cream blended with roasted coconut sticky rice and black beans in a bamboo tube, priced at ฿85 (~USD2.38) per scoop.
For something tasty but also photogenic, ฿99 (~USD2.77) Affogato Blue Vanilla — vanilla ice cream infused with butterfly pea flowers and poured with Thai-style black coffee.
Address: 482 Ban Maitreejit, Pom Prap Sub-District, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm | Sat-Sun 11am-8pm, closed on Wednesday
Nearest train station: MRT Hua Lamphong
Contact: Cupe to Cup’s Facebook | Google Maps
6. Ni-ang — serves ice cream topped with egg at ฿50
So, unlike those fancy ice cream shops we talked about, Ni-ang’s just a street stall over in Talad Plu. But don’t knock it till you try it – their ice cream with frozen egg yolk is legit. Plus, they even snagged the Wongnai User’s Choice 2017 award. This is an ice cream spot worth checking out.
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For a staple, go with their ไข่นิอ่าง or Kai Ni-ang from ฿50 (~USD1.40). It’s vanilla ice cream served in a small bowl and topped with raw egg yolk. Or, if you want something bigger, opt for Ni-ang Tsunami at ฿100 (~USD2.79), a bowl filled with ice cream, fruits, and cereal topped with egg yolk.
Address: PFCH+52R, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri District, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Opening hours: 3pm-2am, Daily
Nearest train station: BTS Talad Plu
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7. Ghignoni Gelato — a cosy ice cream store with many flavours to enjoy
Tucked away on Soi Sukhumvit 33, Ghignoni is a spot to swing by for delicious gelato scoops to cool you down. The place has a cosy and modern vibe, with creamy panels, mirrors, frames, and cool Sputnik chandeliers.
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Take a look inside the ice cream cooler, you’ll find many mouth-watering ice cream choices in there. You can have it in cups in different sizes starting from ฿89 (~USD2.48).
Address: 27/1 Soi Sukhumvit 33, Khlong Tan Nuea Sub-District, Watthana District, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: 7am-9pm, Daily
Contact: Ghignoni Gelato’s Facebook | Google Maps
8. ฮงฮวด — a long-standing ice cream store that has stood for over 80 years
Having existed for over 80 years, ฮงฮวด or Hong Huad is ฟ well-known ice cream store among ice cream lovers in the Bang Rak district. Here, you will enjoy their coconut milk ice cream aka ไอติมกะทิสด in Thai. It is usually served with corn, lotus seeds, jelly, and palm seeds.
Image credit: @honghuad.icecream via Instagram
What we like here is that you can enjoy ice cream at low prices because their ice cream costs from ฿30 (~USD0.84) per 3 scoops. If you happen to be in Bang Rak’s area, come and try it out yourself!
Address: 330 Soi Charoenkrung 43, Si Phraya Sub-District, Bang Rak District, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Contact: Hong Huad Ice Cream’s Facebook | Google Maps
These ice cream shops are great spots to cool you down
While staying in an AC room all day or taking a bath are good ways to handle the heat in Thailand right now, you might find the need to go outside, and when you do, that’s when your body needs ice cream.
Finally, we hope these ice cream shops give you a good experience and treats!
For other articles, check out EMSPHERE’s guide, things to do in March, and 14 best Bangkok late-night food spots to visit.
Cover image adapted from: @jingjingicecreambarandcafe via Instagram and @cubetocup via Instagram