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Malai opens in Philly with Masala chai swirls and Tastykake twists

Pooja Bavishi opened the first Philadelphia location of South Asian ice cream shop Malai on May 17 with $3 scoops, free totes for the first 100 customers, and a special Tastykake-inspired flavor. “Let’s be honest, Philly is one of the most underrated food cities,” Bavishi said. “I wanted to be a part of that scene. We’re open in Brooklyn and D.C. — people need Malai while they’re traveling the I-95 corridor.” Philadelphia has a special place in Bavishi’s heart — she spent her early childhood just outside of the city. Opening a location “feels like coming home,” she said.
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    Hira Qureshi
    I'm a food writer who covers community food stories, trends shaping the local food scene, useful guides, and explainers on all things food for all Philadelphians to live their best food-filled lives.