Palada Softy
The palada payasam softy is repeatedly singled out, including a review calling the softies “10/10”.
Al Karama
Cintafresh - Karama is a takeaway dessert shop in Al Karama centred on Kerala-style palada payasam. You can choose it hot or chilled, or try the distinctive palada payasam softy, with milk cake and other sweet variations also appearing in customer recommendations.
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The palada payasam softy is repeatedly singled out, including a review calling the softies “10/10”.
Palada payasam is available in both warm and refrigerated versions, giving you a choice beyond the signature flavour.
Customers mention milk cake with palada, red velvet ice cream and newer flavours such as ilaneer and carrot.
The menu focuses on Kerala-style sweets, including traditional palada payasam and Trivandrum boli.
One customer appreciated the nature-friendly packing cups and the small takeaway shot cups.
A company Onam order went smoothly when placed in advance, despite the seasonal rush.
RTA parking was reported nearby, making a quick takeaway stop easier.
These items at Cintafresh - Karama got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“Excellent palada paysam, saffron palada paysam and burnt butter paysam. The ice cream is also unique.”
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“Excellent palada paysam, saffron palada paysam and burnt butter paysam. The ice cream is also unique.”May 2026
“They have added new flavours as well. Try Ilaneer and Carrot, really yummy”
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“They have added new flavours as well. Try Ilaneer and Carrot, really yummy”November 2025
“I liked the chilled bottle palada more than the softie.”
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“I liked the chilled bottle palada more than the softie.”June 2022
“Loves the hot and chilled PAALADA PAAYASAM. You can also have it with BOLI. Loved the Jar Cake as well. And unexpectedly, the ice cream was really LIT 🔥. LOVED IT!”
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“Loves the hot and chilled PAALADA PAAYASAM. You can also have it with BOLI. Loved the Jar Cake as well. And unexpectedly, the ice cream was really LIT 🔥. LOVED IT!”June 2022
“Loved their chilled palada.”
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“Loved their chilled palada.”March 2025
“The chilled payasam of different flavors are good but what really hits the spot is the paalada paayasam flavored softy.”
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“The chilled payasam of different flavors are good but what really hits the spot is the paalada paayasam flavored softy.”July 2026
“Cintafresh is a good place who want drink PALADA PAYASAM and they have other 4 items too. Actually the palada payasam from kerala and it’s have a good taste. They have hot and cold palada payadam. Go and try it I’m sure it’s trust worthy for the person who loves sweets ☺️.”
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“Cintafresh is a good place who want drink PALADA PAYASAM and they have other 4 items too. Actually the palada payasam from kerala and it’s have a good taste. They have hot and cold palada payadam. Go and try it I’m sure it’s trust worthy for the person who loves sweets ☺️.”June 2023
“Their cold payasam is equally awesome 👌”
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“Their cold payasam is equally awesome 👌”September 2025
“I also tried their Gajar ke Sevai out of curiosity, and it was just as good.”
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“I also tried their Gajar ke Sevai out of curiosity, and it was just as good.”November 2025
“Loves the hot and chilled PAALADA PAAYASAM. You can also have it with BOLI. Loved the Jar Cake as well. And unexpectedly, the ice cream was really LIT 🔥. LOVED IT!”
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“Loves the hot and chilled PAALADA PAAYASAM. You can also have it with BOLI. Loved the Jar Cake as well. And unexpectedly, the ice cream was really LIT 🔥. LOVED IT!”June 2022
“The restaurant offers this dessert in various delightful forms, including Ice Cream Palada Payasam, Chilled Palada Payasam, and the classic Hot Palada Payasam.”
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“The restaurant offers this dessert in various delightful forms, including Ice Cream Palada Payasam, Chilled Palada Payasam, and the classic Hot Palada Payasam.”May 2026
“The best palada payasam I ever had in my life .. you get both hot payasams and also refrigerated payasam. Tried both. It was wonderful.”
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“The best palada payasam I ever had in my life .. you get both hot payasams and also refrigerated payasam. Tried both. It was wonderful.”June 2023
“Cinta Fresh is your go to spot for authentic Kerala flavors, especially their mouthwatering Palada. Whether you like it hot, cold, or in ice cream form, this place delivers the real deal. A must visit for anyone craving a taste of Kerala that will leave you speechless..”
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“Cinta Fresh is your go to spot for authentic Kerala flavors, especially their mouthwatering Palada. Whether you like it hot, cold, or in ice cream form, this place delivers the real deal. A must visit for anyone craving a taste of Kerala that will leave you speechless..”March 2024
“Amazing varieties of PAALADA PAAYASAM combinations. Have you every tried the ice cream in PAALADA PAAYASAM flavor? What about a jar cake? This is really out of the box. The flavour just gives you the right sweet kick you need. Just ON POINT!!”
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“Amazing varieties of PAALADA PAAYASAM combinations. Have you every tried the ice cream in PAALADA PAAYASAM flavor? What about a jar cake? This is really out of the box. The flavour just gives you the right sweet kick you need. Just ON POINT!!”June 2022
“The restaurant offers this dessert in various delightful forms, including Ice Cream Palada Payasam, Chilled Palada Payasam, and the classic Hot Palada Payasam.”
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“The restaurant offers this dessert in various delightful forms, including Ice Cream Palada Payasam, Chilled Palada Payasam, and the classic Hot Palada Payasam.”May 2026
“Amazing varieties of PAALADA PAAYASAM combinations. Have you every tried the ice cream in PAALADA PAAYASAM flavor? What about a jar cake? This is really out of the box. The flavour just gives you the right sweet kick you need. Just ON POINT!! Loves the hot and chilled PAALADA PAAYASAM. You can also have it with BOLI. Loved the Jar Cake as well. And unexpectedly, the ice cream was really LIT 🔥. LOVED IT!”
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“Amazing varieties of PAALADA PAAYASAM combinations. Have you every tried the ice cream in PAALADA PAAYASAM flavor? What about a jar cake? This is really out of the box. The flavour just gives you the right sweet kick you need. Just ON POINT!! Loves the hot and chilled PAALADA PAAYASAM. You can also have it with BOLI. Loved the Jar Cake as well. And unexpectedly, the ice cream was really LIT 🔥. LOVED IT!”June 2022
“Tried milk cake with palada payasam and toppings. Very much filling and yummy . And their palada as always is delicious.”
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“Tried milk cake with palada payasam and toppings. Very much filling and yummy . And their palada as always is delicious.”December 2024
“One of their unique offerings is the milk cake with palada, a combination that's both decadent and refreshing. The texture of the soft, melt-in-your-mouth milk cake complements the sweetness of the palada, creating a memorable flavor experience.”
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“One of their unique offerings is the milk cake with palada, a combination that's both decadent and refreshing. The texture of the soft, melt-in-your-mouth milk cake complements the sweetness of the palada, creating a memorable flavor experience.”January 2025
“Their Paalada ice cream is a must try if you are a sugar lover, however we didn’t like thier paayasam.”
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“Their Paalada ice cream is a must try if you are a sugar lover, however we didn’t like thier paayasam.”July 2023
“The chilled payasam of different flavors are good but what really hits the spot is the paalada paayasam flavored softy. Their softies are a 10/10.”
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“The chilled payasam of different flavors are good but what really hits the spot is the paalada paayasam flavored softy. Their softies are a 10/10.”July 2026
“Absolutely delicious! The paalpayasam was rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. The slow-cooked milk gave it a beautiful texture and deep flavor, and the slight aroma of cardamom made it even more irresistible.”
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“Absolutely delicious! The paalpayasam was rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. The slow-cooked milk gave it a beautiful texture and deep flavor, and the slight aroma of cardamom made it even more irresistible.”April 2025
“One of the absolute highlights on their menu is the Palada Ice Cream Softy. This dessert stands out as the best item they offer, combining the creamy goodness of soft-serve ice cream with the classic taste of Palada. It's a must-try for anyone visiting, as it perfectly blends tradition with innovation. The texture is smooth, the flavor is well-balanced, and every bite is a treat to the taste buds.”
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“One of the absolute highlights on their menu is the Palada Ice Cream Softy. This dessert stands out as the best item they offer, combining the creamy goodness of soft-serve ice cream with the classic taste of Palada. It's a must-try for anyone visiting, as it perfectly blends tradition with innovation. The texture is smooth, the flavor is well-balanced, and every bite is a treat to the taste buds.”April 2026
“Tried their palada milk cake and papa softie. So tasty and so refreshing. Very unique flavours.”
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“Tried their palada milk cake and papa softie. So tasty and so refreshing. Very unique flavours.”March 2025
“Cinta fresh has all forms of pallada payasam (South indian dessert) - hot,cold and also in ice cream form. Initially I was hesitant to try ice cream in pallada payasam flavor. When I tried it.. oh my godddd... it was out of the world.”
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“Cinta fresh has all forms of pallada payasam (South indian dessert) - hot,cold and also in ice cream form. Initially I was hesitant to try ice cream in pallada payasam flavor. When I tried it.. oh my godddd... it was out of the world.”August 2022
“🍧 Papa Scoop Mango - Good”
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“🍧 Papa Scoop Mango - Good”June 2024
“🍦 Papa Scoop Red Velvet - Yummy”
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“🍦 Papa Scoop Red Velvet - Yummy”June 2024
“Tried their palada milk cake and papa softie. So tasty and so refreshing. Very unique flavours.”
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“Tried their palada milk cake and papa softie. So tasty and so refreshing. Very unique flavours.”March 2025
“This place sells payasam flavored ice cream for 6 AED. You can get hot payasam and cold payasam also in packets and in bottles. 800 ml price is 25 AED, 400 ml packet price is 5AED. There is no seating arrangement for diners. Although the place is crowded, service is good. Waiting time is not that much. And yes taste is good, definitely recommend for indian dessert lovers 😊”
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“This place sells payasam flavored ice cream for 6 AED. You can get hot payasam and cold payasam also in packets and in bottles. 800 ml price is 25 AED, 400 ml packet price is 5AED. There is no seating arrangement for diners. Although the place is crowded, service is good. Waiting time is not that much. And yes taste is good, definitely recommend for indian dessert lovers 😊”April 2023
“Poli is also tasty and 3 pieces for 6 aed.”
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“Poli is also tasty and 3 pieces for 6 aed.”January 2022
“Why is ts so good?? Reccomend pays am and red velvet flavors of ice cream. Enjoy the normal payday on winter days.”
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“Why is ts so good?? Reccomend pays am and red velvet flavors of ice cream. Enjoy the normal payday on winter days.”June 2026
“Liked the red velvet palada ice cream.”
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“Liked the red velvet palada ice cream.”March 2024
“The best palada payasam I ever had in my life .. you get both hot payasams and also refrigerated payasam. Tried both. It was wonderful.”
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“The best palada payasam I ever had in my life .. you get both hot payasams and also refrigerated payasam. Tried both. It was wonderful.”June 2023
“Excellent palada paysam, saffron palada paysam and burnt butter paysam. The ice cream is also unique.”
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“Excellent palada paysam, saffron palada paysam and burnt butter paysam. The ice cream is also unique.”May 2026
“Soft Serve has to be the best item on their Menu, with mild sweetness and the perfect flavour of payasam.”
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“Soft Serve has to be the best item on their Menu, with mild sweetness and the perfect flavour of payasam.”September 2022
“I liked the chilled bottle palada more than the softie. But either ways, really good and not expensive either!”
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“I liked the chilled bottle palada more than the softie. But either ways, really good and not expensive either!”June 2022
“I love softy ice creams but its very difficult to find softy ice cream in UAE. I was told by my husband that there is this joint they have softy ice cream.”
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“I love softy ice creams but its very difficult to find softy ice cream in UAE. I was told by my husband that there is this joint they have softy ice cream.”August 2022
“Palada was sooperb but the chilled one is not that much tasty. What i say here is only my personal experience and taste.so it depends upon for me it was ok ok but the warm.one was sooperb really tasty but the attitude of those philipinos staffs are good but one indian malayali guy was standing there and i dont know whether he is the owner of shop or worker anyhow the attitude of him was too bad and hes not explaining to the customer and just too much show offs. Bro its your responsibility to make sure even a single customer is more important for your growth.”
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“Palada was sooperb but the chilled one is not that much tasty. What i say here is only my personal experience and taste.so it depends upon for me it was ok ok but the warm.one was sooperb really tasty but the attitude of those philipinos staffs are good but one indian malayali guy was standing there and i dont know whether he is the owner of shop or worker anyhow the attitude of him was too bad and hes not explaining to the customer and just too much show offs. Bro its your responsibility to make sure even a single customer is more important for your growth.”February 2024
“I had a very disappointing experience trying the palada payasam with bholi. We bought 5 bholis and the payasam as takeaway at evening. We bought it with high expectations,but once we tried it all of us were utterly disappointed. The payasam had started to get spoiled and the bholi tasted simply blank as a chappati with sugar on it.”
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“I had a very disappointing experience trying the palada payasam with bholi. We bought 5 bholis and the payasam as takeaway at evening. We bought it with high expectations,but once we tried it all of us were utterly disappointed. The payasam had started to get spoiled and the bholi tasted simply blank as a chappati with sugar on it.”August 2025
“Palada was sooperb but the chilled one is not that much tasty. What i say here is only my personal experience and taste.so it depends upon for me it was ok ok but the warm.one was sooperb really tasty but the attitude of those philipinos staffs are good but one indian malayali guy was standing there and i dont know whether he is the owner of shop or worker anyhow the attitude of him was too bad and hes not explaining to the customer and just too much show offs. Bro its your responsibility to make sure even a single customer is more important for your growth.”
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“Palada was sooperb but the chilled one is not that much tasty. What i say here is only my personal experience and taste.so it depends upon for me it was ok ok but the warm.one was sooperb really tasty but the attitude of those philipinos staffs are good but one indian malayali guy was standing there and i dont know whether he is the owner of shop or worker anyhow the attitude of him was too bad and hes not explaining to the customer and just too much show offs. Bro its your responsibility to make sure even a single customer is more important for your growth.”February 2024
“Wonderpot was a bit too sweet for me.”
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“Wonderpot was a bit too sweet for me.”September 2022
“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”
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“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”February 2025
“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”
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“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”February 2025
“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”
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“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”February 2025
“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”
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“When I had the below listed items from Cintafresh , I felt that , the Sugar level is extremely higher than the required average level . Suggest to review on the above by the concerned chef and the decision makers of this place . This is just an honest opinion . Following items I tried tonight : ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam)”February 2025
Try Softy. If you like frozen desserts, ask for the Palada Ice Cream Softy; finish it quickly because it may melt in the cone.
Choose Temperature. Ask for hot or chilled palada payasam according to preference; one reviewer strongly preferred the warm version.
Order Ahead. For Onam or other festival orders, place the request in advance because the shop can become extremely busy.
Go Takeaway. Plan this as a takeaway stop rather than a sit-down dessert visit, since reviews consistently report no dining area.
Check Freshness. If buying payasam with boli for takeaway, check the product before leaving; one customer reported the payasam had started to spoil.
Use Parking. For a quick visit, look for nearby RTA parking, which one customer found convenient.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
The Karama shop has no dine-in seating, so plan to take your dessert away or eat elsewhere.
The compact space can feel crowded inside, particularly when several customers arrive together.
Some customers found several payasam flavours, including ilaneer and parippu, much sweeter than preferred.
One customer said the softy began melting before the second serving arrived and poured onto their hands.
Reviews include complaints about rude or unhelpful staff, although another customer praised a manager-like staff member’s service.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
payasam flavored ice cream
“This place sells payasam flavored ice cream for 6 AED”Google review · April 2023
The Bottom Line
Cintafresh - Karama is a small takeaway dessert shop in Al Karama built around Kerala-style palada payasam. The main choice is between hot and chilled payasam, but the more unusual draw is the Palada Ice Cream Softy, which combines the payasam flavour with soft-serve. Customers also mention milk cake with palada and newer flavours such as ilaneer and carrot.
The strongest feedback centres on the palada itself: some describe it as rich, creamy and festive, while others prefer the chilled bottle or the warm version. The softy is especially popular, though it needs to be eaten quickly because it can melt and drip from the cone. Boli is available as a pairing, but its reception is less consistent.
Treat this as a grab-and-go stop. There is no dine-in seating, and the compact shop can feel crowded. Nearby RTA parking was reported as convenient.
Prices mentioned by customers include AED6 for ice cream, AED15 for hot palada payasam and AED10 for chilled payasam. Portions and packaging receive favourable comments, including nature-friendly cups. Be aware that several reviewers found some flavours extremely sweet, and there are isolated complaints about melting softies, freshness and staff attitude.
Festival orders can be busy, so advance ordering is sensible.