5 Indian Ice Creams Ranked Among World’s Top 100 - Find Out Which Ones!
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India just got a delicious global shoutout! Five of our very own frozen delights have been featured in TasteAtlas’s list of the Top 100 Ice Creams in the World . From coastal coconuts to nostalgic guava spice, these homegrown favourites have captured hearts across the globe.
Here’s a crisp look at the five Indian ice creams that made it to the top – and why they’re worth every bite:
1. Rustom & Co., Mumbai – The Classic Ice Cream Sandwich
Since 1953, Rustom’s has ruled Mumbai’s dessert scene with its legendary ice cream sandwiches. Thick slabs of creamy goodness pressed between wafer biscuits—especially their mango flavour—have become the stuff of culinary legend. Simple, nostalgic, and utterly delicious.
Churchgate, Mumbai
A chocolate lover’s dream! This Bengaluru gem, around since 1982, is famous for its over-the-top Death by Chocolate—a towering sundae loaded with cake, chocolate sauce, nuts, and a cherry on top. Pure indulgence, now globally recognised.
St. Mark’s Road, Bengaluru
Known for all-natural, preservative-free ice creams since 1984, Natural’s has struck gold with their tender coconut flavour. Made from real coconut flesh, this creamy tropical scoop has fans from coast to coast—and now, across the world.
Outlets across India
Since 1971, Apsara has been redefining desi flavours. Their spicy-sweet guava ice cream, inspired by the street-side guava-chilli snack, is packed with fruit chunks and a subtle zing of spice. A bold flavour that’s earned international love.
Walkeshwar Road, Mumbai
Pabba’s iconic gadbad ice cream is as fun as its name. A vibrant stack of flavours, jellies, fruits, and nuts, it’s a scoop of joy in every spoon. Since 1975, it’s been the pride of Mangaluru—and now, a global dessert darling.
Pabba’s, Mangaluru
These five frozen treats aren’t just desserts—they’re edible postcards from India’s rich, diverse food culture. Whether it’s the tropical calm of coconut or the punchy hit of chilli-laced guava, Indian ice creams are proving they can chill with the best in the world.
Here’s a crisp look at the five Indian ice creams that made it to the top – and why they’re worth every bite:
1. Rustom & Co., Mumbai – The Classic Ice Cream Sandwich
Since 1953, Rustom’s has ruled Mumbai’s dessert scene with its legendary ice cream sandwiches. Thick slabs of creamy goodness pressed between wafer biscuits—especially their mango flavour—have become the stuff of culinary legend. Simple, nostalgic, and utterly delicious. Churchgate, Mumbai
2. Corner House, Bengaluru – Death by Chocolate
A chocolate lover’s dream! This Bengaluru gem, around since 1982, is famous for its over-the-top Death by Chocolate—a towering sundae loaded with cake, chocolate sauce, nuts, and a cherry on top. Pure indulgence, now globally recognised.
St. Mark’s Road, Bengaluru
3. Natural’s, India – Tender Coconut Magic
Known for all-natural, preservative-free ice creams since 1984, Natural’s has struck gold with their tender coconut flavour. Made from real coconut flesh, this creamy tropical scoop has fans from coast to coast—and now, across the world.
Outlets across India
4. Apsara Ice Cream, Mumbai – Guava with a Kick
Since 1971, Apsara has been redefining desi flavours. Their spicy-sweet guava ice cream, inspired by the street-side guava-chilli snack, is packed with fruit chunks and a subtle zing of spice. A bold flavour that’s earned international love.
Walkeshwar Road, Mumbai
5. Pabba’s, Mangaluru – Gadbad, the Colourful Delight
Pabba’s iconic gadbad ice cream is as fun as its name. A vibrant stack of flavours, jellies, fruits, and nuts, it’s a scoop of joy in every spoon. Since 1975, it’s been the pride of Mangaluru—and now, a global dessert darling.
Pabba’s, Mangaluru
These five frozen treats aren’t just desserts—they’re edible postcards from India’s rich, diverse food culture. Whether it’s the tropical calm of coconut or the punchy hit of chilli-laced guava, Indian ice creams are proving they can chill with the best in the world.
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