Sugar Koi

Sugar Koi draws dessert fans to its Cary scoop shop for house-made ice cream served in signature koiyaki fish waffle cones. Owner Nat Jirasawad channels his Bangkok upbringing and two decades as a Sushi Thai chef into a playful menu that blends Asian inspiration with classic American treats just off Kildaire Farm and Maynard roads.

Daily flavors rotate among Thai tea, ube, matcha green tea, banana pudding, and other seasonal scoops, all paired with the warm crunch of fish-shaped taiyaki cones. Guests can complement their picks with espresso drinks, lattes, affogatos, and Moshi sparkling yuzu sodas poured alongside locally roasted coffee from Raleigh Coffee Company.

Inside, vintage ice cream scoops collected by the owner and whimsical toys for children set a family-friendly tone while the staff prepares cones, cups, and pints. An online ordering option and pint club make it simple to grab takeout treats, giving Cary locals a go-to spot for imaginative ice cream any day of the week.