Cintafresh - Karama

Cintafresh - Karama

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.

Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
696 ratings
5★
52%
4★
28%
3★
8%
2★
3%
1★
9%

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The Good Stuff

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Palada Softy

The palada payasam softy is repeatedly singled out, including a review calling the softies “10/10”.

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Hot Or Chilled

Palada payasam is available in both warm and refrigerated versions, giving you a choice beyond the signature flavour.

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What to Eat at Cintafresh - Karama

These items at Cintafresh - Karama got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

  1. Burnt butter paysam Net +1
    “Excellent palada paysam, saffron palada paysam and burnt butter paysam. The ice cream is also unique.”
  2. Carrot Net +1
    “They have added new flavours as well. Try Ilaneer and Carrot, really yummy”
  3. Chilled bottle palada Net +1
    “I liked the chilled bottle palada more than the softie.”
  4. Chilled paalada paayasam Net +1
    “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!”
  5. Chilled palada Net +1
    “Loved their chilled palada.”
  6. Chilled payasam Net +1
    “The chilled payasam of different flavors are good but what really hits the spot is the paalada paayasam flavored softy.”
  7. Cold palada payadam Net +1
    “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 ☺️.”
  8. Cold payasam Net +1
    “Their cold payasam is equally awesome 👌”
  9. Gajar ke sevai Net +1
    “I also tried their Gajar ke Sevai out of curiosity, and it was just as good.”
  10. Hot paalada paayasam Net +1
    “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!”
Honorable mentions (27)
  1. Hot palada payasam Net +1
    “The restaurant offers this dessert in various delightful forms, including Ice Cream Palada Payasam, Chilled Palada Payasam, and the classic Hot Palada Payasam.”
  2. Hot payasams Net +1
    “The best palada payasam I ever had in my life .. you get both hot payasams and also refrigerated payasam. Tried both. It was wonderful.”
  3. Ice cream form Net +1
    “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..”
  4. Ice cream in paalada paayasam flavor Net +1
    “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!!”
  5. Ice cream palada payasam Net +1
    “The restaurant offers this dessert in various delightful forms, including Ice Cream Palada Payasam, Chilled Palada Payasam, and the classic Hot Palada Payasam.”
  6. Jar cake Net +1
    “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!”
  7. Milk cake Net +1
    “Tried milk cake with palada payasam and toppings. Very much filling and yummy . And their palada as always is delicious.”
  8. Milk cake with palada Net +1
    “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.”
  9. Paalada ice cream Net +1
    “Their Paalada ice cream is a must try if you are a sugar lover, however we didn’t like thier paayasam.”
  10. Paalada paayasam flavored softy Net +1
    “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.”
  11. Paalpayasam Net +1
    “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.”
  12. Palada ice cream softy Net +1
    “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.”
  13. Palada milk cake Net +1
    “Tried their palada milk cake and papa softie. So tasty and so refreshing. Very unique flavours.”
  14. Pallada payasam Net +1
    “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.”
  15. Papa scoop mango Net +1
    “🍧 Papa Scoop Mango - Good”
  16. Papa scoop red velvet Net +1
    “🍦 Papa Scoop Red Velvet - Yummy”
  17. Papa softie Net +1
    “Tried their palada milk cake and papa softie. So tasty and so refreshing. Very unique flavours.”
  18. Payasam flavored ice cream Net +1
    “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 😊”
  19. Poli Net +1
    “Poli is also tasty and 3 pieces for 6 aed.”
  20. Red velvet flavors of ice cream Net +1
    “Why is ts so good?? Reccomend pays am and red velvet flavors of ice cream. Enjoy the normal payday on winter days.”
  21. Red velvet palada ice cream Net +1
    “Liked the red velvet palada ice cream.”
  22. Refrigerated payasam Net +1
    “The best palada payasam I ever had in my life .. you get both hot payasams and also refrigerated payasam. Tried both. It was wonderful.”
  23. Saffron palada paysam Net +1
    “Excellent palada paysam, saffron palada paysam and burnt butter paysam. The ice cream is also unique.”
  24. Soft serve Net +1
    “Soft Serve has to be the best item on their Menu, with mild sweetness and the perfect flavour of payasam.”
  25. Softie Net +1
    “I liked the chilled bottle palada more than the softie. But either ways, really good and not expensive either!”
  26. Softy ice cream Net +1
    “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.”
  27. Warm.one Net +1
    “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.”
What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

  1. Bholi Net −1
    “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.”
  2. Chilled one Net −1
    “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.”
  3. Wonderpot Net −1
    “Wonderpot was a bit too sweet for me.”
  4. അമ്പലപ്പുഴ പായസം (ambalappuzha payasam) Net −1
    “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)”
  5. അരവണ പായസം (aravana payasam) Net −1
    “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)”
  6. ഇളനീർ പായസം (ilaneer payasam) Net −1
    “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)”
  7. പരിപ്പ് പായസം (parippu payasam) Net −1
    “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)”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Softy. If you like frozen desserts, ask for the Palada Ice Cream Softy; finish it quickly because it may melt in the cone.

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Choose Temperature. Ask for hot or chilled palada payasam according to preference; one reviewer strongly preferred the warm version.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Karama - Dubai Near Dhe Puttu Restaurant BK10 building, Shop 1
Al Karama - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai
Mon11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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No Seating

The Karama shop has no dine-in seating, so plan to take your dessert away or eat elsewhere.

Crowded Shop

The compact space can feel crowded inside, particularly when several customers arrive together.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

6 AED

payasam flavored ice cream

“This place sells payasam flavored ice cream for 6 AED”
Google review · April 2023
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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.

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