Kabul Icy Treats Cafe شیریخ و‌ژاله

Tried sheeryakh for the first time and found it to be pretty tasty. We also tried the Afghan mango ice cream which was good too.

Stopped by Kabul Icy Treats today, hot day, but the ice cream hit the spot. Service was solid, and I can see why they’ve got great reviews. Definitely worth a visit. Only thing is that furniture needs to be updated, not very comfortable that is why I’m giving a 4 star review.

★★★★★ Best Sheryakh in Northern California! Hands down, the best Sheryakh I’ve ever had! The quality is outstanding—rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. Every bite is packed with authentic flavor, just like traditional Afghan-style Sheryakh. You can truly taste the freshness and attention to detail in the ingredients. If you’re looking for the real taste of Sheryakh in Northern California, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

I got the Sheeryakh and my partner got the Afghan mango ice cream. Starting with the Sheeryakh, it’s so beautifully delicate and effortlessly rich without being heavy or overwhelming. If ever a dessert could feel like a relaxed walk in the park with a loved one, this would be it. My partner got the mango ice cream and this was the star of the show, I was honestly envious of her for getting to eat more of this dessert than I did. On the first bite it felt like I actually had bitten into a fresh ripe mango from the motherland. The worst thing about this ice cream is that once we’d eaten it had gone.

Finding an ice cream shop that truly stands out is rare these days, but my recent visit with my family to this incredible spot was nothing short of exceptional. What sets this place apart is its commitment to fresh ingredients and traditional, handcrafted ice cream-making. You can taste the difference in every bite—there’s a richness and authenticity that only comes from small-batch production. The texture is incredibly smooth, and the flavors are bold yet balanced, never overly sweet or artificial. It’s clear that a lot of thought and care goes into every scoop. We tried mango, pineapple and chocolate and the quality in each flavour was consistently excellent! One of the highlights of our visit was getting to try unique and classic flavors alike. Whether you’re a fan of rich, indulgent chocolate, or something more adventurous like the traditional Afghan ice cream, there’s something for everyone. Each flavor tastes pure and natural, allowing the high-quality ingredients to shine through. Another great aspect of this place is that it’s open late, making it the perfect spot for late-night ice cream cravings. There’s something special about enjoying a scoop (or two!) of freshly made ice cream after a long day, and knowing that this place stays open late adds to its appeal. Beyond the ice cream itself, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a friendly staff that is passionate about what they do. It’s always refreshing to visit a place where customer service is as good as the product they serve. Overall, this ice cream shop has quickly become a family favorite.

Recently ate here—absolutely loved the Zhala and burger, both were delicious and full of flavor. The place is neat, clean, and has a nice atmosphere that's perfect for families. Plenty of parking space, and the staff are welcoming and provide fast, friendly service. Totally worth it!"

very excellent service, gave us an extra chair and gave us spoons without us asking and is one of the best desserts I’ve had

Great tasting and authentic ice cream. The soft serve is top tier.

We were randomly craving sweets after dinner and went on Yelp what's around and stumbled upon this place, especially since we've never had Afghan ice cream before. The inside was clean, bright and colorful. You purchase whatever you want through the kiosk, and we settled for the sheeryakh. After taking our first bite, we instantly loved it. The texture was really nice and the flavor wasn't overly sweet. Excited to come back and get this again and try the other items.

Located in a quiet Union City strip mall, Kabul Icy Treats offers a unique dessert that you'd be hard-pressed to find. The Sheeryakh was a dish of their handmade Afghan ice cream, served as a sort of sundae on top of a pool of milky cream, all topped with crushed almonds/pistachios, rose water, and rose petals. The scoops of ice cream were sweet and creamy, while the milky cream had a more neutral flavor, and the two components paired nicely together, along with the crushed nuts and rosewater. In addition to traditional Afghan ice cream, they also offer several flavors of creamy soft serve, including Afghan mango, which had a nice fruity flavor (as it was made with real fruit) and creamy texture. I thought the soft serve was even better than the Sheeryakh, but both made for refreshing treats on a hot day!

I don't want to give a negative review to this place but rather advice. Please don't put too much red syrup and too little icecream As you did with me. I felt I was eating chemicals and food dye the whole time. I had to throw it out. Plus, it's too expensive for what it's worth. I'd rather spend $11 on a slice of cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.

Randomly wanted sweets after lunch and we found this place. It's in a small plaza with plenty of parking. We had the sheeryakh and it was AMAZING! It was my first time having it and it was so good. My sister and I wanted to just share a small serving but after we finished that one quickly, we ordered another serving! lol All the flavors from the milk, ice cream, pistachio, and the rose combined were perfect. There is a kiosk where you can order from or you can also order at the counter. The ice cream was not super sweet which was great because this made the dessert refreshing and not heavy. I would like to come back here again and bring my family and friends.

This was my first time trying Afghan ice cream, and it was such a sweet surprise after enjoying an incredible full-course Afghan lunch. It served as an excellent culinary introduction to the culture. Kabul Icy Treats did not disappoint! Inside, you can place your order at one of the kiosks near the counter. There are booths to sit and enjoy your treat, complete with TVs and lively, colorful decor. The ice cream is light and creamy, featuring floral and fragrant flavors. I believe we tried the "ZHALA," which is their authentic handmade Afghan ice cream made with milky cream, sweet noodles, shaved ice, cardamom, pistachio, almond, rose water, and rose petals. Although I'm not usually a fan of rose-flavored treats, I absolutely loved this one. It is very different from American ice cream and Italian gelato; this was a delicately floral, sweet treat with a variety of textures. Definitely have to try this if you never had Afghani ice cream.

Ice cream after 9pm, especially important when almost nothing else is open! Walk in to 8 booths for 4, a mom and pop place that serves afghan desserts and for some reason, a yummy sausage "burrito"! Great traditional ice cream with that hint of cardamum and seeing the bits of pistachio is nice work to be eaten quickly! Gets very busy for post meal visits from the local afghans. Would come back if in union city or Fremont.

This was my first-time trying Afghan ice cream and Kabul Icy Treats does NOT disappoint! Also added bonus is that it's opened relatively late in comparison to other businesses in the area. Perfect for if you want a sweet treat after dinner. You order at either of the 2 kiosk stations near the counter and pick up your order after. There was a couple families and groups of people there too, so you can tell that this is a community favorite as well. We got the large ZHALA which is their authentic handmade Afghan ice cream made with milky cream, sweet noodles, shaved ice, cardamom, pistachio, almond, rose water and rose petals. I enjoy rose flavored things (teas, macarons, etc.) so this was a delicately floral, sweet treat that didn't taste grossly artificial. The nuts also added a textural bonus to it. The large was enough to share between 3 full adults after dinner. Good stuff would love to come back to sample more of their menu. PS. The stock images with the watermark on them in their establishment is good for a laugh lol.

The entire shop was cute with bright colors and fun lights strung around. They had the TV playing a show the whole time we were there; it definitely made the spot feel homey and casual. I believe there's an option to order at the counter, but I opted to use the self-serve kiosk, which worked well too. There were a few typos on the order screen, but they were minor enough that you could still understand what it was supposed to say. But the absolute star of the show was the sheeryakh! I also tried the zahla, but the noodles in the zahla don't do much for me. The sheeryakh on the other hand tastes identical without the noodles, and it was yummm. The rose medals and cardamom added a lot to make the dessert fragrant, and the milky cream helped to dilute the sweetness of the ice cream.

This is my first time having Zhala. I liked the ice cream in milky cream. The sweetness is just perfect. I am still quite unsure on how I feel about the noodles, but it does add a good texture. Daughter ordered Sheeryakh, almost simikar to Zhala, but with almonds and without the noodles. She said it was good.

Ice cream is light and creamy, notes of floral and fragrant flavors. Definitely have to try this if you never had Afghani ice cream Different from American ice cream and Italian gelato Owner is welcoming, kind and friendly. There are moments it gets crowded snd bustling with customers. Give your tastebuds an adventure

At first I was taken aback by the spices in this ice cream (cardamom?) but with each bite it tasted better and better! affordable and unique!

I CANNOT STOP THINKING ABOUT THE AMAZING ICE CREAM I HAD AT KABUL ICY TREATS CAFE THE OTHER DAY. Did my friend and I spend $20 on ice cream? We sure did and it was totally worth it! I love all kinds of ice cream and I have never had this Afghan treat before. Both options are kind of like a sundae. One is like a skyscraper with 3 scoops of ice cream, while the other one is more soup like. Both had pistachios, almonds, rose water, rose petals and the fabulous milky ice cream. Incredible in every bite! The zhala has a bit more texture from the sweet noodles and shaved ice. I cannot wait to drive 35 to 40 minutes to get this again. It was sooooo good, that I kept on saying wow, probably over 20 times. Ordering is simple on the touch screen kiosk and the staff brings out your order after a few minutes. Get it, go get it now! Thank me later.

Stopped by with a friend for a sweet treat. We tried the sheeryakh and it was not too sweet. The pistachio and rose petals add a hint of floral and nutty flavor to each creamy bite. The booths are nice to sit in and the checkered floors give the place a bit of a retro feeling. Stopping by next time to try more flavors.

Amazing sheeryakh! Never disappoints and always hits the spot . Happy to be a repeat customer. It is a must stop for me when I'm passing on this side of the city

Cute and quaint little mom and pop shop! I loved the flavor and uniqueness of the Sheeryakh. It has a nice hint of rosey, tea, pistachio sweet taste which I really appreciated! It wasn't too sweet for my taste either. Definitely recommend as a first try to afghan desserts (:;

Kabul Ice Treats popped up on my recommended desserts around Fremont. I've never tried afghan ice cream but I love trying new things. I ordered the sheeryakh with the tablet in the front, and it came out in a few minutes. The flavor of the sheeryakh was a mix of ginger, cardamom, rose, and milk. The toppings included some sweet cream (?) and pistachios. When I tried to get the ice cream with my spoon it had a bit of an icy consistency. All in all a very tasty ice cream! The flavors are definitely different than the normal ice cream but it was a treat to try something different :)

What can I say. Plenty of parking and places to sit inside the cafe. The ice cream was refreshing and delicious. The sweetness from the milk mixed with the texture of the ice cream was amazing. You're also next to balkh which has delicious cream rolls. Win win.

Tried sheer yakh for the first time here and really enjoyed it! It was refreshing for the warm weather and not too sweet, which was perfect for me. The little crunchy bits are my favorite part. The service was really good and they were very accommodating to my bf's pistachio allergy. Overall, would recommend this spot for some authentic Afghan dessert.

This is the best place to get sheryakh in the Bay Area! Tried other places and does not compare to Kabul Icy treats! Is so creamy and flavorful, with the perfect balance of rose milk and ice cream. The portions are also really good for the price. Will definitely continue to be my go to place for sheryakh!

Authentic Afghani ice cream. Good and quick service. Relaxed ambience with a lot of family people visiting as regular customers. I loved the serving portions and taste is simply too good.

Came here after seeing so many pictures of zhala. Just had to try it. I must say it's worth the hype. We ordered a small zhala which came with 3 scoops of ice cream and some nuts and vermicelli. The ordering process is very simple. They have a self ordering kiosk and they'll text you after the order is ready. The store wasn't super big, just enough seats to enjoy a quick dessert. This place is open late night and it was quite crowded on Saturday. Totally coming back to try other ice creams.

Super delicious falooda kulfee and they have fresh juices. Amazing place to go out with friends and family to enjoy juice and ice creams. Highly recommended

Place is a little worn but feels family run. Vegan soft-serve!! Mango cardamom was heavily spiced, which I loved. It was different but I was craving soft-serve.

Very nice little ice cream place! Ice creams are fresh and friendly staff. Been here few times always forget to write about it.

This place is not the same as use to be when they opened horrible service now and Sheeryak and Zalal doesn't taste the same as before and tables floor r always dirty not clean I will Not go there anymore

If I could base a review off of just the ice cream it would be 5 stars - the Sheeryakh is a MUST TRY. But it's 3 stars because you will WAIT due to terrible and slow service (both dine-in and take-out) and lack of communication. Take-out isn't an option because packaging is cheap so expect half of everything to spill - and WAIT. I came here three times, but to come here you have to be having a bad pregnancy craving or be willing to wait as long as you would for a busy full-menu restaurant despite the over average prices! Here is why: Dine-In: the soft serve ice cream is almost always sold out. The other ice creams require at least a 30min wait and the place is absolutely packed. If you call 30min before to place an order they will tell you "It will be ready in 30min" then you get it the place and you get an excuse "sorry we didn't get to your order" and then you have to wait once again 20-30min. Btw no apologies are given. Take-Out: Same issue with ordering over the phone. Even if you call in advance your order will not be ready on time. For us, despite calling it was over a hour before we got our "take out" ice cream (we ordered, came, wasn't ready, came back, still wasn't ready). To make matters worse the ice cream comes in the plastic containers used for solid food - so if you order Sheeryakh half of everything will fall into the takeout bag and you lose the sauce. We had 4 orders and all 4 were absolutely destroyed like this - this is despite the fact that it's expensive ice cream ($8.99/order). So I basically paid over $50 for nothing.

Hella good zhala highly recommended Afghan sweets & handmade ice cream don't sleep on it

Sheeryakh is amazing, best ice cream I've ever had! & I've had a lot of ice cream in my life lol. Service is awesome, inside is clean. Definitely worth a try, won't regret it.

Kabul Icy Treats Cafe is where Lucky Hair Salon was. it's between the bakery and the Halal market. inside seating only (limited to 20 minutes after ordering). lots of parking. offerings: fruit cuts, smoothies, juices., ice creams, specials eats: Sheeryakh (8.99) 3 scoops of afghan ice cream stacked high flavored with rose water, sprinkled with pistachios & almonds. -basically frozen milky cream. similar to Indian kulfi ice cream but made different. -the ice cream isn't stable, it leans, it almost fell over a few times. i ate it asap before it totally crumbled. -deliz, didn't have any aftertaste nor off notes. -the pricier zhala has shaved ice and sweet noodles added. go for it if u like noods. drips: -available to go but wouldn't chance it. doubt it travels well in the heat. stack of ice cream can also tumble at any time. -6 flavors of ice cream available by the cup/cone.

Quick clean nice family spot. Making traditional old school Afghan ice cream. Nice place to visit on a hot day

A very quaint and veritable find !!! Thanks to my Fellow Yelp Elites, we got to know of this place. And our long drive to this place was well worth it ! The Sheeryah was a hit with both, kids and seniors in our group, while the Zhala (pronounced Zho-la) was my fav with vermicelli and rose syrup ( only on request ) We will be back for more very soon! A shoutout to Wali , who was managing the store and took good care of us

My better half came to know about this beautiful hidden gem from his other Yelpers connect .... We were eagerly waiting to have a taste of Sheeryakh since we never had it before .... we couldn't wait for the weekend so finally we decided to try out today with our close family ...... When we reached the place we saw there were ample parking space which is a good thing, since we reached week day after 6.30 pm the parking lot was very much empty... As soon as we entered we were graciously greeted by Walli the owner who was very friendly & gave us some background about the dessert & what to expect since we never ate this dessert before. We ordered couple of - Sheeryakh - Afghan ice cream with milky cream & dry rose petals & generous sprinkle of pistachio. Sheeryakh is the most famous and amazing dessert enjoyed a lot in Afghanistan. Sheeryakh simply means frozen milk or even milk in Dari language. Sheer yakh is authentic handmade Afghan ice cream. With it's unique flavors, it makes this ice cream quite special and worthwhile tasting. We all fell in love with this unique ice cream. It's very light & not overly sweet compared to all the other ice creams we have tasted . This was over in few mins....I loved it very much!!! Zhala - Shaved ice with sweet noodles added with authentic Afghan ice cream , dry rose petals & sprinkle of pistachio chunks & powder. This reminded me of Falooda ( Indian ice cream) due to the noodles but made very differently , when we tasted it first we felt something is missing but then remembered Wali told us to add rose syrup ( which we call Rooh Afza which literally means Soul Refresher) we have grown up drinking this especially during summer....this did the trick for us ... completely changed the taste !!! It disappeared within mins... Rooh Afza is a critical ingredient for Falooda ... some history about it .... A falooda is a Mughlai Indian version of a cold dessert made with noodles. It has origins in the Persian dish faloodeh, variants of which are found across West, Central, and South Asia. Traditionally it is made by mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, and sweet basil seeds with milk, often served with ice cream. 1 mango ice cream for the kid.... She loved it !! We all loved the ice cream & will definitely come back to try it again!!!! A True Hidden Gem !!! Thanks to all Yelpers for introducing us to this unique dessert.

F O O D + Sheeryakh: Closest I can compare to is a less dense kulfi? Literally means frozen/cold milk in Dari + Zhala: This is sheeryakh but with rice noodles kind of like in falooda? S E R V I C E + Order at the front + Friendly and helpful, they even checked in on us midway + Only 2 other parties when we arrived around 8:45pm on a Friday A M B I A N C E + Casual, small ice cream shop + Great for friends/family or a casual date + Easy to find with ample parking in the lot T L ; D R Visited this new ice cream place on a whim from the suggestion of my husband to continue with the Afghan theme from dinner. First time trying Afghan ice cream, and I'm glad we decided to be adventurous! Portions are big enough to split between 2 people. You'll probably enjoy the sheeryakh and zhala if you like Persian or North Indian desserts which are abundant in rose, cardamom, and pistachio. I'm Asian and noodles in ice cream confuses my palette, so naturally I enjoyed the sheeryakh more. My husband liked the zhala but agreed the noodles diluted the sweetness in the zhala. Highly recommend trying both if you haven't already!

Try the mango ice cream. Sooo good. Not too sweet and comes with a hint of cardamom (?) or some sort of spice that balances it out. Such a hidden Fremont gem!

My sister and I wanted to try Afghan ice cream and I'm so glad we did - it's soooo good!! We both got the sheeryakh. I've never had anything quite like it, creamy, sweet, but not heavy feeling. The combination of rose and pistachio is so delicious. I would definitely come back. The staff was so nice too, and I love the booths.

I love this place, they serve something unique & I recommend you giving something like this a shot! I love what they serve and the owner is a great & humble.

This is my first time trying Afghani ice cream & I like it! A thicker consistency but creamy and refreshing flavor. Will come again

This is a hidden gem for all sweet tooth enthusiasts. Among their delectable offerings, the mango softy stands out as an absolute must-try. Bursting with the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of ripe mangoes, this soft-serve treat is perfectly creamy and refreshing. It's the ideal dessert to beat the heat or to simply satisfy your mango cravings. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere only add to the delightful experience. If you love desserts, especially anything mango, Great Desserts will not disappoint!

Best damn ice cream in the Bay Area, freshly made, fantastic all around. Great Atmosphere, amazing customer service. This is another level of ice cream on god

The first unique ice cream café that offers traditional ice cream from Afghanistan and Iran. It is mainly enjoyed in the hot summers as a street food. My family and I enjoyed Kabul Icy Treats Cafe, newly opened in Fremont during the summer. When it first open it was super busy and it has limited seating I we took the ice cream to go. Personally I would suggest eating it at the restaurant to truly enjoy or if not in your car. The texture changes once it melts. I did return again with a group and a review is a must. They offer a Large selection of soft serve cone flavor vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and mango. They offer smoothies as well. They recently added Shor Nakhood: chickpea and potato salad infused in cilantro and vinegar that is served warm. The specialty ice cream: Zhalla and Sheer Yakh. Sheer Yakh means frozen milk dessert, better known as Sheer Yakh ice cream. Sheer yakh is served in small bowls that is topped with pistachios, thick fresh cream( qaymaq), and almonds. the texture is like rolled ice cream with a slight crunch it's infused with rose water flavor. Zhalla is similar to falooda same infused ice cream but placed upon rice noodles and topped with fresh cream, shaved almonds & pistachios Price was reasonable as it's freshly made and not out of carton Service over all was good due expect a wait time if ordering Zhalla and sheer yakh as it require time to prepare. My kids order the soft serve ice cream which they enjoyed but we not raving about. I did sample it and found it to be perfect not overly sweet. Explains why the kids didn't approve. I loved loved the Zhalla and sheer yakh. We order both to taste the difference. You can share but you won't want to share. This is a ice cream you can enjoy even on a cold night. It's not icy cold but truly enjoyable..

Walked into their cafe on a Saturday night and there was not a single seat available, which is a testament to how great this place is. Due to no seats available, I ordered to go. I ordered the Sheeryakh with ground pistachio and rose petals. My first experience with Afghan ice cream and I have to say this is the best ice cream ever. If you are an ice cream lover like me, you need to come here! I wolfed down the giant fortress of ice cream they served me, and was licking the container. I gave some thought to consuming the plastic container so I wouldn't have to waste any ice cream remnants, but decided to just throw it away. I can come back again tomorrow.

I really liked this place. Guys this is not your typical ice cream place. The ice cream is a little dense. But if you like middle eastern ice cream flavors this is it. You would love this one. So it is very different than European inspired ice cream stores. Service: Quick. We got a to go so don't have a perspective on in house Dining Ambiance: Simple not fancy

Tried Sheryakh and zhala after six years it's super nice and the place is very clean and fresh,the stuff is friendly.thank you

I loved this place, I ordered Sheeryakh Zhala as it has falooda too and my kids got Sheeryakh and mango ice cream. Since most of their other flavors were over. So, make sure you go there early. The service is great, there's kindness and love which is very special and rare. It's a must visit place. It's a small place in Fremont with a unisex restroom. You can sit and eat as well. The tables are kept in distance, it's a neat and clean place. One must try their ice cream, it's creamy and delicious.

Mediocre. It's nice to have an establishment that specializes in Afghan Ice cream and advertises smoothies, drinks, etc. However, since is a new business there are still improvements to be made. I came here at the end of a hot night and it was very full inside. Most of the seats were taken and options were limited. Smoothies and juices were not available. You order then pay after you are served which could take some time depending on how busy it is. It's not very pleasant to go back and wait in line just to close the tab. It would be easier and time-saving to order and pay immediately. It cost me exactly $11.53 for one serving of Jala/Zala. They should offer different sizes to choose from such as small, medium or large. I felt bad that I could not finish mine and had a lot leftover that I could not take home with me.

I stumbled upon this place on a hot day craving for a smoothie. But then i noticed everyone inside seemed to be having a similar looking dish ... the owner said it was Sheeryakh an afghani ice cream and they were the only one to sell in the Bay area .So i had to try it ... Being indian I thought i'd tasted it all, but boy this was a unique flavor that left me speechless. The ice cream combination with nuts and rose water is delightful... Absolutely loved it .The portions were also massive , perfect to share with another adult. 100% recommend this place

Great service, the ice cream/ sheer yakh was perfect. Not too sweet, perfect proportions of ingredients. They've got it down. I'll be visiting regularly.

The best Icy treat or rather Sheer Yakh away from Kabul jaan. The last time I a Sheer Yakh as such was in 2010 in Kabul. The best family owned business (husband and wife). A welcoming place files with traditional afghan arts. The sheer yakh is made with the original afghani way the old school way.

They have been closed for last 2 days with no warning, none on social media or on Google or yelp. Their hours still say open. Did this place get shut down?