Ice golas can never go out of fashion in Mumbai. And, there's no better way to get some respite from the Mumbai summers, apart from slurping on these awesome iced miracles. They have seen massive transformation within a few years, and there's a whole new world beyond the Kala Khatta and the Kacchi Kairi. We've been on a mission to search for some great gola stalls off late, and we've been quite lucky. So in case, you don't know about some of the best places to go to, keep this list handy, and beat the sun with us.
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Shree Ji Dish Gola & Faluda, Kharghar
Navi Mumbai's got no dearth of places for treating yourself to a gola! Shree Ji's though, is a little different. Open until midnight, this joint has lots of options on it's foot-long menu!
Price: Starts at INR 25 and upwards.
Must-Try Flavours: Tiranga, Badshahi and Green Kairi!
#LBBTip: They offer every flavour in saada and malai variants. Lots of scope for experimentation here!
Jai Jawan Stall, Girgaum Chowpatty
Jai Jawan Stall in Girgaum Chowpatty is really a dessert lover’s paradise. They have a brilliant spread of ice creams, sundaes, faloodas and kulfis. During summers, this place is swamped with Mumbaikars patiently waiting for their golas.
Price: INR 90 and upwards.
Must-Try Flavours: Kala khatta, seasonal, special mango gola and chocolate chip milkmaid gola.
LBB Tip: The place tends to get crowded in the evening. So plan accordingly.
Pooja Malai Gola, Kandivali
Popular among the locals, Pooja Malai Gola comes as a great suggestion for their lip-smacking and quality golas. They've got some kickass options (which come in huge portions) like Traffic Jam, Millenial, Deluxe.
Price: INR 70 and upwards.
Must-Try Flavours: Litchi and Variali golas, dry fruit and malai golas, butterscotch, Badhshahi gola.
Milan Kala Khatta, Juhu Beach
This one at Juhu Beach serves one of the biggest ice golas that we've seen. They've got an amalgamation of multiple flavours including orange, rose, pineapple and kacchi kairi. And with all those colors, it's difficult to keep a straight face and not drool. While the taste is absolutely yummy, make sure you're able to balance it well or take a few friends along with you when you go to Milan.
Price: Starts at INR 50 and upwards.
Must-Try Flavours: Classic rose and black current, rich chocolate, Thumbs Up gola.
LBB Tip: They've got a section for golas with milkmaid, with options like blueberry, mango and orange. So, if you're a fan of milkmaid gola, don't think twice.
Ram Krishna Juice Center, Santacruz
Around for almost 40 years, Ram Krishna Sandwich and Juice Center has a huge loyal set of gola lovers who keep going back to them for their amazing flavours and great quality.
Price: INR 30 and upwards.
Must-Try Flavours: Lemon, malai gola, shahi gulab, mango and chocolate gola.
Park Malai Gola, Dadar
Standing tall near Shivaji Park in Dadar, Park Malai Gola provides respite from the heat for all the tourists visiting Dadar Chowpatty Beach and other landmarks nearby. If you're a Malai Gola fan, you're in the right place. Also, the best part is that they use filtered water, so you don’t have to worry about hygiene.
Price: INR 50 onward.
Must-Try Flavours: Kacchi Kairi, Kala Khatta, Rose golas