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Kwality Ice Cream

4.2 (100 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Jando S.

For just about every major ethnic enclave in the US, there is an ethnic chain not far behind. Similarly to how there is a BAMBU in most Vietnamese communities or a Red Ribbon for Filipinos, the desi equivalent is most definitely Kwality Ice Cream. Buried within a strip mall in Hillcroft's Little India (#1) Kwality is an HTown necessity given the many warm months around the year and a solid dessert option for the area. The interior is small, so seating is nearly non-existent. It is takeout friendly and definitely a magnet for sweet tooths looking for a post dinner treat. Despite being an ice cream shop, I felt like the ventilation wasn't up to par as it felt very room temp at best with a tinge of stale air. (#2) The flavors are true to their South Asian roots with notable ones that include the uber popular kulfi falooda, malai kulfi, rajbhog, jogpaan masala, and my recent go-to, saffron pistachio. The sleeper is the thandai, which is basically the most Indian ice cream ever with almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. For those looking for more basic options, they have vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, cookies and cream, etc. Customer service varies here from friendly youngins offering all the samples with a smile, to grumps that make me feel like I need to pay and move on. It is credit card friendly and the parking is in a shared lot. ___________ (#1) Or more aptly known as the "Mahatma Gandhi District." (#2) Essentially any place in Hillcroft.

Zanarah K.

Soooo I didn't get a picture of my ice cream because it's not a great explanation. Let's just say when I walked in the line was four groups deep. And there were only two workers on a Sunday afternoon. So I waited about 25 minutes just to order a quick Malai Falood Shake. There was no one mandating the line so people were just cutting. To be honest not the greatest experience in the heart of hilcroft. I rather go to the one in Richmond. Do not even try to use the restroom. It was hot and not clean. Parking was chaotic as well.

Original Falooda
Mahwish S.

Another nostalgic experience. My stepmother made these at home all the time. Falooda is typically made like a milkshake but has noodles, jello, nuts and topped with ice cream. I love the original. There are many flavors of ice cream to try and they do let you taste test.

Lychee and Falooda ice cream
Zen J.

Never disappointing. I enjoy their variety of flavors. Not just your run of the mill regular stuff, which they have some of, but their exotic flavors is where it's at. Feel like Ferrero Rocher? They got it. You want Mango Kulfi? Why not? Pan? You do you!

Chikoo Ice Cream
Shivangi K.

Lots of Indian flavor options from thandai to kulfi and falooda. The guy let us sample different flavors to decide what we wanted. I ended up going for the Chikoo flavor and it was the perfect dessert in this Houston heat. The serving size is also just right for each of the options. The small is pictured below. There was no line and we were able to go in/out pretty quickly. Parking is super open so no worries there either.

Fig and walnuts
Maria S.

We were craving something cool in this summer heat. We saw the place driving by and made a U-turn. A nice lady let me try lots of ice cream flavors. I finally chose the fig and walnuts. It's creamy and delicious. It's dense. I only ate half of my single scoop and stored the second half in my freezer. My friend had gulab jamun and she liked it. There's other things I'd like to try like the popsicles and the sitafal which I think it's like the guanabana or soursop. There's ice cream pints and cakes to take away. The floor was a bit dirty.

Mango Falooda
Rafia A.

Have been in Houston for the past few weeks and I have been here 3x already. I love the mango falooda. It has been made differently each visit, depending on which employee prepares the item. But it was still enjoyable. There are so many different ice cream flavors to try, I need to be more adventurous next time. I do have to drop one star, like other reviewers have said, there is an odd smell when you walk in and the seating is awkward and practically useless.

chikoo ice cream
Deepika N.

Tried Kwality Ice cream recently with my family and was overall happy with their ice cream flavors! They let you try flavors before you select one which was great because they had sooooo many options. Lots of classic indian dessert flavors. Everything I tried was good! Loved the gulab jamun, falooda, and mango flavors! Ultimately went with the chikoo because I loveee the gritty texture of the chikoo seeds. If you've ever had a chikoo shake before, this ice cream flavor was spot on! The negatives of this place was a distinct off putting smell when you walk in. It's kind of an unsanitary smell. Also the floors were dirty and sticky. Didn't have a clean vibe. Bad ambiance and no where to sit inside or outside. Overall, I loved the variety of indian ice cream flavors here, but I probably won't frequent this location often because of cleanliness concerns.

Honey fig
Patty C.

Delicious option on Hilcroft, Kwality Ice Cream serves as an awesome after dinner dessert spot. They offer flavors galore from the more popular ones, to more unique flavors geared towards the tastes of the area. The selection is absolutely insane. There's also other offerings including some tasty looking falooda (Indian noodle drink with ice cream) and there's plenty of prepackaged pints to go. I ordered the honey fig flavor on my last visit, and it was perfect! The pricing here is great as well for the quality. The one big negative about this place is the lack of seating. There's a small counter to lean on, and there was literally one stool available for seating at my last visit.

Raj Bhog on top (Badam Pista burfy pieces)
Lou C.

Thanks to my Yelper friends Nadir for recommending Falooda and Sara I for South Asian flavored ice cream at Kwality Ice Cream. I'm always into food adventures. Falooda is kind of like an ice cream float. The combination of yummy candies in a tall cup mixed with nuts, noodles, sweet milk with a scoop of fragrant ice cream. Inside of restaurant is very simple. You order with an employee and pay at the counter. There is no place to sit, however, only seating area is the bar stools (only 2) by the window. I assume this place gets packed with no room to stand. Since my visits were daytime during Ramadan, I rarely saw anyone. Trying each flavor can be challenging, especially they have signs indicating no samplings. I have to respect the policy by not asking. But the employee gave me samples anyway. Oh how nice. She said just 2 per person. It's a good policy because some ice creams are strong than others. After trying 2, like Pan Masala and Mawa flavors, rose petal flavor became bland. The ingredients in the flavor card don't say how it taste, especially the savory ones. Thanks to Sara's explanations. They do have just fruity flavors without spices or exotic fruits. Kwality is unique as all ice cream shops, plus more. They captured Indian spices and fruits into popular American dessert. It's a must try restaurant when you visit Gandhi District at Southwest Houston. Oh, few more things. All ice creams are made with milk but eggless. So, it's not vegan. But it's definitely vegetarian. Juices may contain savory spices and definitely lactose free. There's no sugar free menu items.

King Mango Ice Cream
Bryan V.

I tried the King Mango ice cream here and it tasted like the real fruit rather than an artificial flavor. Even though I only ordered a single scoop, the employee gave me the largest scoop possible. It was a lot of ice cream for me personally but it's a great bang for your buck!

Quality ice cream - a " couldn't wait till the photo was taken to dig in"  pic
Aruna K.

My favorite is Casatta. But they have kulfis, a variety of cups and cones including pan, chiku, ferrao rocher, guava, milkshakes ... the best part, they are open till midnight. Due to covid they have removed the seating and its mandatory to wear mask inside the store at all times, so we took the ice cream and sat in the car to finish it. Could not even wait to take pics... Cold weather outside and ice cream in hand... that's a tingle of excitement...!!

Emily K.

If you love ice cream, Kwality is a must try! I first had Kwality ice cream in India with my boyfriend, so we were wondering how this spot would compare. The ice cream at this location exceeded our expectations - it was delicious! We shared the mango kulfi and malai kulfi. The consistency was very rich & creamy. They were both amazing, but if I had to choose my favorite one it would be the malai kulfi. Kwality has a ton of flavors! The woman working here was very helpful in answering any questions. We can't wait to come try more.

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Amazing flavors! I really liked how rich the caramel was. I tried: malai kulfi, pistachio, and sea salt caramel. Really good! :)

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This location just opened up last week. It's a great place to try Indian flavored ice creams. I went with the Fig Walnut and Sitafal.

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Great ice cream, great owner, and amazing service! They have all the best exotic flavors and they taste great! Definitely recommend!

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Loved the ice cream and the variety they have. Was a little put off by the lack of cleanliness. Great experience overall.

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4.3
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3.4 mi
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I came here specifically from a review that said if you like mango, you should come here. So this…read moreis where I came. I feel like I was confused on what mango combination to get, but I landed on mango and coconut with the small balls sago. It was different than what we were used to with boba, but I really liked it. I can definitely see how refreshing this would be on a hot day in Texas. My drink was ready literally right when I paid. So their service is very quick! It's also very cute inside, and looks nice and clean. There's lots of different drink shops I want to try in chinatown, but this is one of the good ones!

Have been here multiple times and it's a really great place to chill and hangout. I will say the…read moremenu does not have much description of what's included so it was a bit of challenge on what to choose. There is a physical display of certain popular items where you can see from their entrance though. We ordered the mango & pomelo with sago, mango chewy ball, and the mango pancake. It's hard to choose favorites here but I really enjoyed the mango & pomelo with sago. It has mango purée base with sago pearls, pomelo pulp, and fresh mango chunks. Can't go wrong with their signature mango chewy ball either which has mango slush base topped with glutinous rice chewy balls and mango chunks. The mango pancake was a thin crepe-like outer layer filled with whipped cream and a slice of mango.

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Ig: @whatsviveating  |  mango & coconut juice with crystal jelly
Ig: @whatsviveating | mango & coconut juice with crystal jelly
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Royal Roastery - Houston

Royal Roastery - Houston

4.4
(269 reviews)
1.1 mi

Royal Roastery is a roastery offering freshly roasted nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream,…read moreknafeh, desserts, Arab drinks, juices, and shakes. When I stopped by on a weekday evening at 9pm it was packed. They had stations setup throughout the store to order different goods, which helped to alleviate the rush. Knafeh ($6) - They offered 2 types of knafeh, one with cheese and one with custard. I went with the one made with Nabulsi cheese and topped with shredded phyllo, and soaked in sugar syrup. It was warm, crispy and delicious! Karak tea ($5) - This milk tea drink was made with aromatic spices, primarily cardamom, cloves, ginger and cloves. I was happy to see they used whole milk instead of evaporated milk. The drink was incredibly rich and creamy and tasted great. Turkish delight ($18 / lb.) - This was extremely fresh, soft and chewy, made with cornstarch, sugar, nuts. Some of the varieties I tried had chocolate and/or fruits. The baklava here was fresh made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and held together with some honey. The nut offerings here included, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and a few more. Overall I was impressed with everything they offered here with the exception of the nuts, which I thought were just ok. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

The desserts here are fun, unique, and very different from what you find at most places. My only…read morecomplaint is the lack of labeling for many of the products. For example, with the Turkish delights and ice cream selections, only a few items are labeled. For most of them, you have to guess the flavor or ingredients. When I asked questions, there was a language barrier, and the staff member behind the counter was unable to clearly explain what the items were in English. This can be especially frustrating for customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions. In the U.S., I would expect all flavors and ingredients to be clearly labeled so customers can make informed choices. Even if staff members are not fluent in English, having accurate labels for flavors and ingredients would greatly improve the customer experience. The desserts themselves are excellent, but better product labeling would make the experience much more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

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4.1
(324 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Popfancy Dessert Bar: You're here for K-Pop, the desserts are the bonus…read more Let's be honest about what this is. You're paying for the K-Pop Demon Hunter pop-up aesthetic, the upbeat vibes, the fast service, the themed menu. The desserts? Solid. The Pinky Up Parfait hits. One scoop of cappuccino ice cream comes generous and tasty. Nothing disappoints. But nothing revolutionizes dessert either. This is good execution in service of a limited time experience, not destination-level pastry work. And that's fine. That's exactly what a pop-up should be. The real draw is that everything works together. Vibe, music, service, and desserts that don't let the side down. It feels fun, not gimmicky. That's harder to pull off than you'd think. Bottom line. Pop-ups don't stick around. If the K-Pop theme is your thing and you want solid desserts in a fun environment, go now. If you're just looking for great desserts, permanent spots do it better.

I'm surprised I have not reviewed this place because we have been here multiple times and each time…read morewe've liked it. This is not a place you go to just have lunch or something.This place is an experience. Some adults might find joy in here (like I do), but my children definitely did, and that's worth it. They came here with the same excitement that they had for disneyland so I'm really happy about that. We all liked the harry potter experience and some different anime type experiences as well that my children liked. The foods and drinks are on theme and although it's not cheap, it's definitely not as much as Disneyland. We came on the weekends, but during lunchtime, and I can see how they might be really busy during the dinner rush. Sometimes you might need a timed entry to go in, but thankfully, we have not since we've been going. I will say that it's quite small and gets cramped really fast. I just think the experience of it all is a really cool and I'm happy we have fun places like this around us in Houston.

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Video cassettes for retro arcade cafe theme
Strawberry Parafit ice cream
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Bouchée Patisserie

Bouchée Patisserie

4.2
(185 reviews)
3.4 mi
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As part of the Post Oak Hotel, you can access this place from both inside and outside entrance…read more This place is super cute and seems to have a fair amount of people who come here to work or place an order from an good assortment of pastries and gelato's. What's nudged this place up to 5 stars for me is they have really improved their coffee game, specifically their quality of cappuccino's. Previously it seemed more of latte, but now to me its a legit Capp. Their choice of pastries hasn't changed, which gives you a good assortment of choices and they have added an additional barista or server which also is a nice touch for service. The only niggling items, parking can be tough, so you'll have to either walk a block or be quick to find a place close by. Regardless, definitely give this place a go to come for a pastry and coffee.

This is such a cute patisserie inside the Post Oak Hotel. We had a credit from our hotel stay, so I…read moredecided to use some of it on a few sweets. Many of the desserts are beautifully presented and almost too pretty to eat. I especially enjoyed the tiramisu and the apricot mousse dessert, while the drinks were decent overall. It was a pleasant experience, especially since we were able to use our hotel credit. That said, the prices are on the higher side, so I'm not sure I would make a special trip just for it. Still, it's a lovely stop if you're already staying at or visiting the hotel.

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Eat Cake

Eat Cake

4.0
(135 reviews)
7.8 mi
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10/10 would recommend and I'll definitely be going back. My big back self LOVED this place. It's a…read moregrab and go shop but the cookies will still be warm and the cakes will still be delicious! You can buy all the cakes by the slice or preorder a full cake. Just from the smell walking in I could tell I was gonna love this place. They have upbeat music playing and the lady was so nice. She answered questions and made suggestions. The price was not bad either. I got 4 cookies and 1 cupcake and my total was $31. These aren't little cookies either. They are big and you get them warm! She didn't have to warm them up she just handed them to us warm! They were the perfect amount of crunchy on the edge and gooey on the inside. All of them were amazing! The cupcake was for my mom and she said it was amazing too. I live on the other side of town but will be making a trip back whenever I need a fix!

Y'all be hyping places up. Where to begin? I walked in and nobody was around. I walked around for a…read moregood 30 sec to a min and then finally someone showed up to greet me. I decided to go for small just to try it out first vs get a slice and pay $15 which in the end it didn't matter cus it came out to $12 for 2 items I got. The cupcake I got was cookies and cream but it just taste like reg store bought cake. You know the type that it's "chocolate" but there's not much choc flavor to it. The cream cheese frosting was like eating melted grease and added nothing to the rest of the cupcake. I ended up taking a bite and dumping the rest. I got one of their brownies but gave that to my husband so he could eat it at work. So can't really talk on that.

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Eat Cake
Partial interior display case
Partial interior display case
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The Baker's Son by Valerio's

4.6
(194 reviews)
5.6 mi
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So my coworker would always bring ube bread for me to work and I finally got her to give up where…read moreshe goes. She told me to go to the bakers son and make sure I go early because they do sale out and people buy in bulk. I entered with intentions of only getting the ube bread but $40 and 5 items later I went slightly overboard. They have so many items and they all look delicious. The customer service was great and prices were really good. Now to the items, the ube bread is phenomenal, soft, sweet, flavorful 10/10. I also got a biscoff bread sandwich (I'm forget the name) which had the softest and most perfect bread I've ever indulged in. Now to what the employees recommended and the absolute star. The ube Swiss roll. Omg, it was phenomenal. 20 out of 10! It was perfect in every way. I live 30 mins away but will make sure to keep The Bakers Son on a must go place weekly!

I've heard a lot and seen many posts about The Baker's Son in Houston. The videos and pictures made…read moretheir bread and pastries look delicious and very promising. Since we were already in the area after breakfast at TJ's Filipino Cuisine, we finally got the chance to stop by and try their baked goods for ourselves. We arrived early, so the bakery wasn't too busy yet. The bakers were busy prepping more goodies in the back while my cousin and I browsed all the Filipino baked goods we really miss from back home in the Philippines. They even had suman, sapin-sapin, biko, and other kakanin, which was nice to see. I specifically looked for the chicken empanada, and my cousin wanted to try the ube white chocolate chip cookie. We also saw different kinds of siopao and planned to come back later to buy some before heading back to San Antonio. We tried the ube white chocolate chip cookie first, but honestly we weren't totally satisfied. It tasted more like a regular white chocolate chip cookie with purple coloring and didn't really have much ube flavor. I also tried the chicken empanada. My cousin didn't like it because it was sweeter than expected--we were both expecting it to be savory. There seemed to be caramelized sugar in the outside of the pastry, which probably added to the sweetness. I still like it, though it was definitely sweeter than what I'm used to. Red Ribbon's chicken empanada is still my favorite. Later that day before leaving Houston, we came back for the siopao we planned to take home. We finally decided to just buy a couple pieces for ourselves, heat them up in the bakery, and try them fresh. When we saw the price for a four-pack, we were honestly disappointed. It felt expensive for the size. The siopao wasn't huge, and while I like the dough, there wasn't much chicken filling inside. For the portion, taste, and quality, it felt overpriced. Overall, it's probably not worth making another trip back for us. We did enjoy the cassava ube suman, and I like the chicken empanada, but not enough to drive all the way to Houston just for those. If I live nearby, I might come back to try other baked goods, but based on this visit, I'm not sure the rest would impress my palate. I still give them credit for cleanliness and customer service, although we did notice fruit flies on one of the shelves and reported it. The staff was friendly, and the bakery itself was welcoming. At the end of the day, since they're a bakery, the expectation is great-tasting, quality, mouthwatering Filipino breads, pastries ", and kakanin. While some items were enjoyable, overall it just didn't quite live up to the hype for us.

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Front counter with lots of yummy food
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