July 17: Ice cream is more than just a summer treat, it's the perfect finishing touch to some of the most indulgent desserts. Whether you're in the mood for crisp profiteroles filled with creamy vanilla ice cream, house-made soft serves, decadent plated desserts, or classic favourites reimagined with inventive flavours, these destinations have something to satisfy every sweet tooth. This World Ice Cream Day, head to these restaurants and dessert spots serving ice cream-based creations that are every bit as memorable as the occasion itself. 
Thai Naam
Name: Profiterole with ice-cream
Description: Light and crisp choux pastry puffs filled with creamy vanilla ice cream, finished with a generous pour of warm, rich chocolate sauce. A timeless French dessert with the perfect balance of crisp, creamy, and indulgent flavours.
Where: Bandra, Mumbai
KOKO
Name: White Chocolate & Passion Fruit Paradise
Description: A vibrant dessert that balances the tropical brightness of passion fruit with the richness of white chocolate. Layered with passion fruit sponge, custard, jelly, coconut mousse, white chocolate crunch, edible flowers, and finished with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a refreshing yet indulgent finale.
Where: All outlets - Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
Ammakai
Name: Filter Coffee Soft Serve
Description: House-made soft serve infused with the bold, aromatic flavours of South Indian filter coffee. Smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced, it's a refreshing take on a beloved classic.
Where: Bandra, Mumbai
Bastian Garden City, Bangalore
Fried Ice Cream
Description: A crisp golden shell gives way to creamy vanilla ice cream, finished with a rich chocolate glaze, crunchy chocolate crisps, and a drizzle of salted caramel. A delightful contrast of warm, crisp, and creamy textures in every bite.
Where: Ashok Nagar, Bangalore
Bastian Empire, Pune
Cocoa Leches
Description: A decadent dessert featuring soft vanilla sponge layered with vanilla ice cream, finished with a silky dulce glaze and crunchy chocolate crumble. Rich, comforting, and packed with contrasting textures, it's the perfect sweet ending.
Where: Koregaon Park, Pune
Nara Thai
Name: Nara Ice Cream
Description: A dessert that celebrates Thailand’s love for bold textures and tropical flavours. Creamy coconut ice cream is served with peanuts, crunchy water chestnuts, sweet corn kernels and coconut jelly, allowing every spoonful to be a unique mix of creamy, crunchy, sweet and refreshing, an indulgent finale that’s distinctly Nara.
Where: BKC & Worli, Mumbai
Soraia
Name: Kulfi baked Alaska
Description: Pistachio kulfi beneath a caramelised meringue dome on a cardamom brownie, finished with a dramatic whiskey flambé. A dessert of contrasting temperatures, textures and aromas.
Where: Mahalakshmi, Mumbai