Kulfi Me

I love this trio flavor Kulfi Me ice cream! Rose, pistachios, and malai. The malai is the most classic and must try flavor! The ingredients are fresh and healthy, not too heavy or too sweet. Definitely healthier dessert choices. I love Kulfi Me ice cream!

SASHI KUMAR

Unexpectedly, visited kulfie Me ( New port beach ) store and honestly loved it. I tried three different ice cream flavors and every single one was exceptional. Rich taste, perfectly balanced sweetness, and very fresh. You can tell the quality is top-notch. I also tried their Maggi and it was surprisingly good. Comfort food done right. The presentation was fun and eye-catching, and the Punjabi Guy is friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great experience from start to finish. Definitely coming back and highly recommended for anyone who loves good Kulfie and quick bites.

dp v

Nice cafe style setting for kulfi. The place was clean and service was quick. We ordered three bowls of kulfi and enjoyed them.

rated by maryam • food critic

Kulfi Me in Newport has quickly become our go-to family spot anytime we’re craving a sweet, satisfying Indian dessert. Tucked just a short stroll from the pier, this little gem serves up some of the best pistachio ice cream—hands down—in all of Orange County. Creamy, perfectly nutty, and never too sweet, their kulfi hits that nostalgic note while still feeling fresh and indulgent. The vibe is fun and casual, with just enough space to sit and cool off after a beach walk or boardwalk bike ride. Their rotating flavors make it worth coming back again and again, but the pistachio? It’s non-negotiable. It’s rich, dense, and packed with real pistachio flavor—not that artificial stuff. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and they’re happy to let you sample if you’re not sure which flavor to commit to. Kulfi Me is one of those rare spots that keeps everyone happy—from kids to grownups. Whether you’re just wrapping up dinner or need an afternoon pick-me-up, this place delivers. Don’t leave without trying at least one stick of kulfi—you’ll be hooked.

Krishna Narasimhan

Went to Kulfi Me over the weekend. It was not planned but we were in Balboa Peninsula and felt like some dessert so decided to stop by. I love kulfi and I’ve eaten too many excellent (and bad!) kulfis so the name drew me in but that also makes me a self professed “Kulfi snob”. Well I’ll just summarize by saying the Kulfi’s were great. In fact, the next time I plan to be in Balboa Peninsula for the Kulfi and the beach will be incidental! We also had the samosa. They were excellent as well - good size, freshly made, very flavorful, and not oily. Really enjoyed it. We learned that they are adding more items to the menu and look forward to going back. I highly recommend Kulfi Me to people that love good Kulfi and to everyone that loves good desserts.

vipin kv

Pleasantly surprised by this place! Went here after dinner, mainly because not many spots were open past 10 PM. Didn’t expect much, but it turned out to be a gem. Tried the kulfi falooda—and it was absolutely awesome. Definitely coming back to try more from their menu!

Rajeev Agnihotri

Very nice hidden gem. Great collection of mouth watering Indian and global desserts. Also has Indian Street food The place is big but is only licensed to seat six. So the owners have tastefully decorated the rest of the space. I had two kinds of kulfi (Indian ice cream) & they were both awesome. Would definitely recommend it to anybody. Parking is a little tight though. You've to pay for it as well.

SHIVALIKA GUPTA

Finally an awesome Indian ice cream place in OC. MUST try. Yet to try all the other stuff like chat and chaat too, exciting! Owner is super nice and gave us 3 free pup cups for our puppies and of course our pups loved it🐶.

Quentin Choy

Kulfi Me was great after a day at the beach. They had kulfi, cake cups, cheesecake, and shakes, but I got the Mango Lassi, which was creamy and flavourful. The employees were very kind and came to check on how we liked our treats. The bathroom was also cute and very clean. A great spot to visit near the beach!

Anika Saraf

My dad and I tried the pani puri, dahi bhel chaat, rose kulfi, and the paan jar cake. 10/10 recommend trying all of these, especially the paan cake — the flavors were so unique and delicious. Additionally, this place is completely vegetarian friendly, as everything is eggless. Will definitely come back to try more! Plus, the employees were so sweet and the service was amazing.

Francesco Trabucco

It was so delicious and the service here was sooo friendly. I had no clue what I was eating and had questions that were all answered in great detail and wit a smile! Soooo good better then ice cream and so natural tasting. I had the Trio mango, pastacchoi, and Malai my favorite was all of them!!! I will be coming back here.

Shibani Dhume

Food was delicious and the drinks were so refreshing. Highly recommend the date shake, mango lassi, and kulfi boat! The samosa sandwich was a flavor bomb in the best way possible 👌🏽

Tina Zeng

I love this trio flavor Kulfi Me ice cream! Rose, pistachios, and malai. The malai is the most classic and must try flavor! The ingredients are fresh and healthy, not too heavy or too sweet. Definitely healthier dessert choices. I love Kulfi Me ice cream!

Tani A

If you know Indian desserts you know this is leveled up version. We all loved their cakes if we had to pick. Everything was delicious.

My wife and I went here for a late night sweets craving and this totally hit the spot. It might seem a little pricey but man it was worth it, great texture and flavor on the ice cream and the absolute nicest owners ever.

We went in to have Kulfi. Did not realize they offer Indian street food snacks. Ended up having the Bhel, Gol Gappes and Masala Tea. Both snacks and the tea was awesome. Coming back for kulfi next time!!!

We just stopped by to have tea in the afternoon. We were made wonderful tea as per our requirement. We also had bhel along with tea. It was a great experience and I would come again. Highly recommend

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely amazing! Kulfi Me has the best desserts I’ve ever tried — rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Every bite tastes authentic and fresh. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the presentation is beautiful too. Whether you love traditional kulfi or just want to try something new, this place is a must! Highly recommended! 🍨✨

Bilal Abu

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely amazing! Kulfi Me has the best desserts I’ve ever tried — rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Every bite tastes authentic and fresh. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the presentation is beautiful too. Whether you love traditional kulfi or just want to try something new, this place is a must! Highly recommended! 🍨✨

Nat

Amazing pistachio saffron cake!!! So fluffy and flavorful ! The employees are also super sweet and dedicated to us having a good experience which I love!!! 10 stars!

Trying Indian desserts for the first time and it is so good! I tried: 1. Thandai - milk, poppy seeds, nuts and spices with coconut milk 2. Kulfi ice cream: pistachio, Malai, rose 3. Mango lassi 4. Popping paneer sandwich 5. Coconut baklava

Vee Dinh

Trying Indian desserts for the first time and it is so good! I tried: 1. Thandai - milk, poppy seeds, nuts and spices with coconut milk 2. Kulfi ice cream: pistachio, Malai, rose 3. Mango lassi 4. Popping paneer sandwich 5. Coconut baklava

Me and my sister were roaming around and found this Kulfi place . We both loveee Pakistani/ Indian Kulfi hence went to try it. We tried Rabri falooda and well it didn’t meet our expectations. The rose essence was too much for our liking . The service and ambiance was excellent though. May be we were too critical as we have had excellent kulfis but well not for our taste buds. A little bit expensive too. Best of luck.

Natasha M. Ramay

Me and my sister were roaming around and found this Kulfi place . We both loveee Pakistani/ Indian Kulfi hence went to try it. We tried Rabri falooda and well it didn’t meet our expectations. The rose essence was too much for our liking . The service and ambiance was excellent though. May be we were too critical as we have had excellent kulfis but well not for our taste buds. A little bit expensive too. Best of luck.

If all you care about are aesthetics this is the place for you. Definitely overpriced but I didn’t mind to order… that quickly changed when I took a sip of my “shake”.. my kulfi shake was completely liquid and thin. It barely had any taste. I was very disappointed… they should look into improving their items.

Sorry but horrible nasty ice cream they had. They made or brew fresh coffee per them but it was just watert, and their pistachio ice cream tasted like Indian food with weird smell.

Ann Smith

If all you care about are aesthetics this is the place for you. Definitely overpriced but I didn’t mind to order… that quickly changed when I took a sip of my “shake”.. my kulfi shake was completely liquid and thin. It barely had any taste. I was very disappointed… they should look into improving their items.

S22H

Sorry but horrible nasty ice cream they had. They made or brew fresh coffee per them but it was just watert, and their pistachio ice cream tasted like Indian food with weird smell.

Akhila Yennam

Kulfi me is overrated place when it comes to the flavor and taste of kulfi. The flavor and the falooda noodles which were served with trio were soo cold and chewy. The ice cream texture is like a bad ice cold brick. The creamy texture of kulfi is lacking, I wouldn’t recommend anyone to try who is looking for kulfi. They really need to work on the texture and flavors. This is located in the heart of Newport Beach easy to spot.

The employee claimed the restroom was “out of order” simply because they had just cleaned it, and their attitude was unbelievably rude. On top of that, the staff seemed irritated when we didn’t buy anything—especially after we realized they only sell frozen samosas and nothing fresh. Even the ice cream is served in branded cups but actually comes from premade bulk buckets from a restaurant supply company. Overall, a disappointing and unprofessional experience.