Best Ice Cream in Johor Bahru (JB)

Welcome to a popular hang-out spot for ice cream lovers, where each ice cream is made to order. Yes, you read that right, and that’s where liquid nitrogen comes in, braiding the milk and condiments to a creamy concoction sans any icy lumps. The must-tries on the menu are their Brownie and Cream, fudgy homemade chocolate bits swirled with original cream, and the Butterscotch version, that bursts with nutty and buttery flavour. For chocolate hunters, their dark chocolate ice cream is top-notch, and not cloyingly sweet. Interior-wise, the quaint shop exudes industrial vibes and the floor-length glass windows permits you to watch the world go by, thinking what are they missing out, a little showboating perhaps. 

How about Claypot Ice Cream? If you’ve widened your eyes already, wait till you walk into this hip cafe, you’ll be blown away! Each ice cream flavours just echoes “come and get me,” and once you’re done with your choice, it’s then ladled onto a blue claypot with dry ice by the side. The next challenge would be picking the toppings, it’s just a realm of sugary treats before you, and if you think it’s time to dig in, a well-executed waffle is capped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce drizzle, shares space on the wooden platter. Sounds divine? Oh yes it is! The toughest moment is holding your hands steady to grab some photos for your Instagram when your heart just yearns to delve in. 

Coconut ice cream craze has been making wave throughout Malaysia, and not long ago the obsession extended to Johor Bahru, solely because Sangkaya. It would be insane to overlook this luscious ice cream which is made with fresh coconut water. The delicate swirls are gently placed on fresh coconut flesh sitting atop the coconut husk, then lures to be topped with coconut flakes, roasted peanuts, corn flakes, cereal, sweet corn, kidney beans and chocolate syrup, coconut lovers will surely feel weak at knees. Other unique flavour renditions are Thai Milk Tea, Teh Tarik and Matcha that are equally admirable.  

This vibrant café has magnetised plenty of followers in a short spell as it guarantees to leave an indelible mark in your mind. Upon entering, you’ll certainly be amazed by the rainbow of mouthwatering ice creams treasured beneath the stretched glass shelve, followed by the real deal of the whopping toppings. From Snickers Bars, marshmallows, cereals, candies, chocolate chips, Hello Panda cookies, Chocolate “Love Letter” Rolls and many more, it just awakes that little kid in you.  Opt for the ice cream set, where you can choose two confectionaries and two ice cream scoops of your choice, plated on a cartoon-illustrated wooden block that needs to be a part of your Instagram too. The price is rather on the high side yet worth each and every penny for a sugary ride like never before.

Only a handful of place takes so much pride and pleasure to make ice cream as good as Creamery Boutique Ice Cream. If you agree that ice creams with brownies and cookies are a match made in heaven, this comfy cafe is where you should head to. Anchoring patrons with spellbinding combinations, everything here is bang for your bucks. Among the latest flavour profile that has taken taste buds by storm is Red Devil cookies. A dense red velvet cookie is crowned with a scoop of ice cream of your choice and served in an elegant pan. If you require alcohol overtones in your ice cream, opt for their Guinness Stout ice cream. And the team is still working off their socks to discover additional unique flavours; it’s more than a boutique, a laboratory perhaps. 

If Food War Asia visits Johor Bahru, they are in for a rumbustious ice cream battle episode, as this charming ice cream haunt is located next to Ice Cream Project. With an eye-catching pink façade that leads to an elegant interior with falling lights, potted greens and comfy seats, it’s worth lingering a little longer with mouthwatering scoops. Made with liquid nitrogen, the ice cream has a soft and creamy texture with flavour profiles of French Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Japanese Matcha and Nova Yogurt, where nothing comes short of panache. Besides, there are no artificial colourings added, therefore, scarf them down to your heart’s content along eclectic toppings. 

This no-frills eatery is constantly filled with patrons, especially during blistering heat. Keep your eyes peeled looking at towering desserts that are made with snow ice as well as shaved ice, which is embroidered with fresh fruits, nuts, chocolate syrup and other condiments, then finally capped with ice cream at the summit of the icy stalagmite. The melting ice cream just cascades throughout the dish, offering a creamy texture that melts on your tongue along the glacial particles. Assorted chunks of fruits add nutritious and nectarous ride on your palate, a healthier version of the dessert that is wallet friendly too.