All the flavors at Moom Maam are dreamt up by Saran “Darwin” Wai, a scientist who decided to use his molecular biology degree to create ice cream. Moom Maam began as a pop-up stall at Wat Thai in Los Angeles before Wai began vending his artisanal gelato at Smorgasborg in the summer of 2023; a standalone shop in Torrance opened in 2024. Wai, who is Thai, prides himself on making flavors that feel nostalgic for Thai people but also gleefully experiments with ingredients he comes across as an Angeleno. The resulting ice cream is inventive, expressive, and singular in Los Angeles.
The coconut waffle cone is light, crispy, and gluten-free. Be sure to get your scoop in a cone bowl to experience all the playful textures Moom Maam has to offer.
Find Moom Maam’s standalone shop on the first floor of Del Amo Fashion Center, right outside of Macy’s. It’s a quieter part of the mall worth seeking out for ice cream.
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