ไอติมผัด Ice Manias Cafe (The First Ice Cream Roll)
1452-1454 Krung Kasem Rd, Wat Thep Sirin, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
Ice Manias is a satisfying stop for anyone who wants to see their dessert built from scratch. The cold-plate process is more than theater: ingredients like mango or Oreo are worked directly into the mix before it freezes, so they become part of the ice cream rather than sitting on top. We think the Mango Yogurt Roll is the strongest order, letting the fruit carry the flavor without overcomplication. No reservations, walk-ins only.
Rolled ice cream began in Thailand in 2009, according to Wikipedia's entry on stir-fried ice cream, and spread into neighboring countries within three years as viral videos of the preparation process reached audiences across Asia. Ice Manias positions itself as Thailand's very first dedicated shop for the format, with the Thepsirin branch near Krung Kasem Road serving as the original location.\n\nThe preparation is the point. A server pours a flavored liquid base onto a cold plate held at minus 30 degrees Celsius, then adds your chosen mix-ins and works them together by chopping and folding until the mixture freezes flat. That sheet is scraped into tight cylinders and stood upright in a cup, then finished with sauce and toppings. Because the process incorporates ingredients during freezing rather than after, toppings become part of the ice cream itself.\n\nThree signature rolls appear on the confirmed menu. Blueberry Waffle Roll pairs blueberry ice cream with a crispy waffle base, finished with whipped cream and almonds. Mango Yogurt Roll uses fresh mango and yogurt, then adds a mango sauce drizzle. Toasted Bread and Ice Cream Roll is the local-style option: buttered Thai toast alongside a rolled flavor of the customer's choice. Coffee is also available for anyone who wants a drink.\n\nThe Google listing for this location confirms amenities including Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets, dine-in seating, takeaway, and in-store pickup. Hours listed on Google run 11:30am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closing one hour earlier at 8pm. The venue is noted as family-friendly and LGBTQ-inclusive.\n\nOne practical note on the format: each order is made one at a time on a single cold plate. If you arrive with several people, orders are sequential by nature of the equipment, so factor that into your timing.