Malai
A Carroll Gardens shop churning South Asian flavors like masala chai and rose with cinnamon almonds.
Example
Masala chai in a fresh waffle cone is the gateway order, with rose and cinnamon roasted almonds as the deeper cut regulars push on friends.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a first-timer order at Malai?
Masala chai is the gateway. Rose with cinnamon roasted almonds is the deeper cut regulars push on friends.
Brooklyn original or the Manhattan shops?
Carroll Gardens for the neighborhood stroll pairing. The West Village and Hudson Yards spots work when you are already there.
Which Malai shop should I go to?
Carroll Gardens on Smith Street if you want the neighborhood stroll around it, or the West Village and Hudson Yards counters when you are already in Manhattan.
