Malai
Malai is an ice cream shop at 1407 T St NW, just off 14th Street. Its Google listing describes handcrafted, eggless super-premium ice cream inspired by South Asian ingredients.
Unique flavors dominate the reviews, with masala chai the most-mentioned, followed by cardamom pistachio, guava chili, rose and red chili chocolate. Many reviewers love the concept, but a noticeable share found flavors too subtle or too sweet, or the texture icy, and some mention high prices and long lines. It has a 4.2-star Google rating across 344 reviews.
It is open from noon daily until 10 PM, or 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention both indoor and outdoor seating, and Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
1407 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Sunday: 12 PM–10 PM
- Monday: 12 PM–10 PM
- Tuesday: 12 PM–10 PM
- Wednesday: 12 PM–10 PM
- Thursday: 12 PM–10 PM
- Friday: 12 PM–11 PM
- Saturday: 12 PM–11 PM
Good to know
What are Malai's hours?
Monday–Thursday 12 PM–10 PM, Friday–Saturday 12 PM–11 PM, Sunday 12 PM–10 PM (per Google, October 2026).
What flavors is Malai known for?
Reviewers most often mention masala chai, cardamom pistachio, guava chili, rose and red chili chocolate.
Is Malai's ice cream eggless?
Yes. Its Google listing describes the ice cream as eggless.
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Description written from public review evidence; verify details directly with the business.