So good! Hands down one of my fave Korean bingsoo. I'd say it's better than Oakobing, but might be controversial to some. The only downside is that parking around the area is difficult to find and the wait time was really long. They did give a disclaimer before ordering, but it took about 45 minutes for two orders of bingsoo to come out which felt unusually long but maybe their machines weren't functioning properly that day? We got the mango bingsoo and 9.5/10 would recommend! Size is decent and the ice was really soft and milky. read more

This place has the best cheese taiyaki I have ever had outside of Asia. Thank you guys for making my mom and daughter so dang happy with your food! The shaved ice is also great. It's like eating snow. read more

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Obsessed! I stumbled upon this while eating at another place nearby, and let me tell you, their bingsoo is soo good. I didn't realize how good it was until I went to another bingsoo place that's considered popular (Sul & Beans), and man, it was not as good as Anko. The bingsoo here just hit!! I got the mango with some friends to share, and it was so refreshing, and flavorful and the mango was super sweet. I'd come back if I'm ever in the area craving some bingsoo for sure read more

MY FAVORITE DESSERT PLACE FOREVER! I cannot count how many sweet pumpkin bingsoo I have had. I'm so glad that they managed to open during the pandemic. They now have outdoor seating available. I would appreciate if they can have some patio heaters as the weather is cooling down lately. I really hope they can survive through the pandemic read more

Anko - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place so much, we ordered mango shaved ice, taiyaki and green grape. Everything was perfectly delicious and not too sweet. Definitely recommend this place! I like the interior too read more

BEST shaved ice cream ever!!! I bring everyone I know here and everyone loves it. The wait can sometimes be a little long nothing over 25 min but you can sit at a table and talk. I've been coming here for over 2 years now and the flavor has changed a little, i recently went and it wasn't as sweet but it was a busy day. Overall Great Place! read more

Anko - Strawberry and Mango shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Get the taiyaki here!! My heart was already sold when I tried a bite of the taiyaki with custard filling here. The taiyaki has a little crisp on the outside but the inside of the fish has a texture like mochi. The custard filling is delicious and prepared hot. The hot custard oozed out when i took a bite and burned my hand, but it was definitely worth the burn. I already know I'll be coming back to order the taiyaki here again. I also tried the mango bingsoo, which is also pretty good. The shaved snow is a great soft texture, and i like that there are two layers of mango topping on there. I would like more layers of mangos, but this did satisfy my cravings and meet my expectations. read more

Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice with red bean) was somewhat decent, but not truly amazing. Parking: Anko shares the same parking lot as Boba Bear and Feng Mao. Valet parking is $2, but there was only one valet guy and he was basically scrambling all over the place ... The valet guy was so unorganized that he ended up asking us what car (and color) did we drive *facepalm*. Stamp card is available, but you will have to buy 10 patbingsu bowls AND 2 drinks in order to receive one free patbingsu. In addition, cashier lacked attention to detail because he forgot to give me a stamp card. In the end, I did get my stamp card after I asked cashier about it. You will also need to pay extra if you want additional red bean with condensed milk (free red bean refills at Okrumong). Black Sesame Anko (red bean, black sesame, almond, injeolmi cake - also came with a side of red bean w/ condensed milk, $5.75 for small): The ice texture RESEMBLED Okrumong's - smooth and melt-in-your-mouth texture, but there was still some small chunks of ice with pretty rough and raw ice texture. Overall, the bowl was too sweet due to excess condense milk ... and I did not like injeolmi (Korean rice cake) ... tasted flavorless. *I sampled my friend's order (Milk Anko) and it was way better than Black Sesame Anko* If you are looking for a cheaper Korean shaved ice, more flavors and topping options, and something to satisfy your craving for sugar, then Anko will do the job. However, I would rather pay a bit more for one of the best black sesame / OG patbingsu at Okrumong (well ... just don't get green tea patbingsu at Okrumong). P.S. - Wi-Fi password is on the receipt. P.P.S. - Lactose intolerant? You can replace milk with soymilk for the ice. read more

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I will dare and say that this is my favorite bingsoo location in Ktown (dare because I am POSITIVE I have not visited ALL bingsoo places in Ktown!). Since my first time coming in the summer, I have been back and have tried almost all of the flavors on their menu - except for a few that I would rather not try. If you like more fruity bingsoo places, I definitely recommend trying their mango and strawberry flavored bingsoos. They are literally the best and kind of healthy. They also have plenty of real fruit nicely layered (top, middle, and bottom) and they each come with a delicious side of condensed milk. Yes, please! Each one is about $10 and can feed about 3 people (or 1 if you're me :) This cafe is super cute and the perfect place to come get dessert late at night, on a date, or just post KBBQ munchies. Expect a bit of a wait though. The few times I have been here it seems like there's always only one person working. read more

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I don't usually leave a review, but I have to do it for this one so it can run the business as long as it can. This place has the best bingsoo/shaved ice in koreatown. Especially injeolmi/grain one!!! They make their own redbeans, so you must try. Their taiyaki is really great too!!! read more

Worst DIARRHEA I've ever had in my life. It also took 30 mins to make a matcha shaved ice when it wasn't even busy. 30 mins for a shaved ice. Zero stars if I could. read more

Love Love Love Their Taiyaki would be the best in Ktown. I always go with classic choice red bean. strawberry shaved Ice is my favorite for shaved ice choice. Make sure you order Taiyaki ahead of time which takes more than 15min. read more

Mango shaved ice cream was pretty tasty. Also my partner had their black sesame and would def get that next time I go.

Terrible service!! I ordered a black sesame bingsoo and it took more than half an hour. I asked what happened politely and the server gave me a weird look with a disgusted attitude. Even when she brought out a bingsoo, she didn't even apologize. I wasn't sure if she is a manager or just an employee there but she needs to re-train on customer service or find another job elsewhere. read more

Helpful hint Park in the streets if you can find parking! Otherwise they have valet parking off Western for $2.50. The mango shaved ice is delicious!! It took longer for the shaved ice to come out than the taiyaki. The taiyaki red bean and custard are also so good! Interior is well decorated and clean! read more

Anko - Taiyaki (boongohbbang) - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have been searching for a place on the West Coast that makes shaved ice that is as fine as kakigori. Hawaiian "shave ice" is nowhere near as fine, typically. Additionally, kakigori uses a thawing technique to prevent brain freeze. Well I finally found something as magnificent as the kakigori I'd once had! I got the black sesame bingsu, which came topped with red bean, savory mochi, and a small sprinkling of toasted walnuts. The ice was so gloriously fine that it had the smoothness of ice cream without the thick creaminess or heaviness that comes with dairy. The bingsu just melted in my mouth. The black sesame was perfectly incorporated, and never did I feel like I was lacking in any of the accompaniments to the ice. As I dug further into the dessert, I was greeted with a surprise inside: more red bean inside the mountain! Also, there were slivers of almond. It was so delicious that we finished the entire thing and were sad that we were too full to order another flavor. Hopefully we'll go back tomorrow. We also tried the taiyaki in two flavors: red bean and nutella+banana. I don't usually like nutella, but the flavor combination was surprisingly well done. The banana didn't overwhelm, and the nutella wasn't too strong either. The taiyaki was very crispy on the outside, and then wonderfully fluffy on the inside. It was also hot and fresh! The batter had a delightful pancake flavor. Can't wait to go back and have more from their menu. What a gem! read more

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I've been coming to this cute little spot for 5 years now, and it never disappoints! In a cute dome shape, it may look like it's not that much food, but there's actually fillings hiding under the shaved snow. I appreciate that they leave the extra condense milk(or other sweetened syrup depending on the order) on the side. The menu has changed slightly overtime, and popular items tend to sold out faster on some days. Parking hasn't been difficult for me. This place is toward the end of all the popular restaurants on Western, so I usually find parking one or two blocks down the street. read more

My friends and I were meeting up to exchange gifts, and we wanted to find a place for dessert to do it since the place we were having dinner was a bit small. This place was super adorable! Big windows, super bright, and the decor was so cute! I ended up getting an Oreo Cream Cheese to split with one of my friends, two friends got coffee, and a third got coffee and rainbow crepe cake or something. The Oreo Cream Cheese was amazing!!! We were pleasantly surprised at how good it was, to be honest, and though it initially seemed quite small, it was just enough for the two of us. Only gripe I have is that one snow ice was almost $10, which I think is a bit expensive for....ice and some stuff on it. BUT, in their favor, they had lots of Oreo crumbs, so I'll forgive them lol. read more

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My friends and I came into this cute little place on Saturday night 8PM - we were full from Sul Lung Tang just a block away and we wanted a dessert we could share. We were hoping to get a matcha shaved ice (seen in the pictures on Yelp) but I guess they don't make it anymore? We were choosing between Mango and Grain, and after we finally decided on mango - turns out they ran out for the night. So, we finally got our grain shaved ice which was pretty good! The shaved ice is layered with red beans and the misugaru powder (the taste is hard to explain until you try it!), and it's served with some condensed milk and red beans on the side as well. One thing that was a little disappointing was that there was only a little bit of mochi on top versus other places. We shared one shaved ice between five of us, but the serving isn't that big - I can see it being shared with two or three people. I would recommend this place to others and I would come back, but this place just doesn't beat Sul & Beans! read more

Anko - Grain Shaved Ice! - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best shaved ice in Los Angeles. Thoughtful presentation and always delicious! read more

Anko - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The bingsoo (shaved ice cream) was delicious! We tried the strawberry, mango and milk bingsoo. They were all delicious but the mango was amazing! We also got the taiyaki but honestly I didn't like it much, it was too thick and the Nutella tasted took cooked. I love taiyaki but this one wasn't my fav. But service was very friendly and the inside was nice. read more

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*** In Short *** Clean and cute cafe serving up a variety of tasty shaved ice desserts. *** In Depth *** As someone who much prefers shaved snow to shaved ice, I admittedly don't have too many points of reference when it comes to shaved ice or pat bing soo, especially not the more modern varieties of it like Oreo. That said, the injeolmi (grain, red bean, almonds, and mochi) we ordered was definitely pretty tasty, and as good as any other bing soo I've had so far. Add on the customizability of sizes and toppings, and the cleanliness of the cafe itself, and Anko is a solid place to meet up and chill with some friends. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Plenty of accessible two and four top tables, though some of them are arranged a bit more closely together than may be accessible for everyone. Bathroom - A single accessible one, under lock and key, which you can get from the staff. read more

Anko is the perfect date night spot for some sweet desserts. Offering Seoul Style or Tokyo Style Shaved Ice, the portion sizes are good for two just like the spaghetti scene from Lady and the Tramp. . . except without the spaghetti ahaha. We ordered the Black Sesame with red beans and it was delicious. It was like eating a giant mochi with red beans galore and I love me some red beans. Presentation is cute and nice for your social media picture collection. When I go back, I really want to try the Tokyo Style Oreo Cream Cheese. Parking is hard and limited as it is in the same block as Boba Bear, so I opted for some street parking not too far away, but parking in K-town will always be a challenge. Overall, reasonable price compared to your other local shaved ice dessert places in K-town. A win in my book for taste, price, and presentation. read more

Anko - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was pleasantly surprised by Anko. What I expected was a run-of-the-mill shaved ice establishment serving the usual hot flavors. What I got was absolute deliciousness. I went with a large group of people, so we ordered 3-4 flavors as well as an order of taiyaki. They totally forgot about our taiyaki, but the shaved ice was so good that we were more than happy for them to replace the order of taiyaki with another shaved ice. The hubs is NOT a dessert person, but even he was talking about wanting to go back soon! read more

Love this place so much! The bingsoo is so yummy and light. We originally only ordered one, but it was so good we had to get a second one! Highly recommend coming here! The service is pretty quick and the interior is clean. read more

Anko - strawberry - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When in LA go to K-Town. When in K-Town go get KBBQ/shaved ice. It's so hard to find decent pat bing soo in SF (shocker right?) -- I want it to be not TOO sweet, not soaked in condensed milk, and most importantly light and powdery. I'm very particular about the texture of a good shaved ice. Snow cone texture just doesn't do. For about $9 (yeah... it's steep) we got a very nice portion of shaved ice. We ordered the grain which is lightly dusted with this powder. I think the toppings were great and wasn't too sweet. The condensed milk and additional red bean came on the side so you can season to taste. Pleasant and cute joint! Would recommend and come again if there weren't 10000 other places to try. Quick service, clean place, nice environment to chill with friends and catch up! read more

Really good bingsoo here, I got the black sesame and it was easy to split and share with someone else. I also saw they have the tools to make fresh cups of matcha and hojicha, but I ordered the Moroccan mint tea, which was a bit of a disappointment growing up with it my whole life. Apart from that drink everything else seemed nice read more

Okay it's givinggg mid. the food always takes a long time but the taiyaki is rly good

I had the blueberry cheesecake~ It was pretty yummy! My sister got the tropical. Also got a size upgrade when checking in to Yelp~~ I feel kinda chilly after eating, so it seems best to eat here on a hot day. It also seems like a good study place; chairs are okay and there's outlets :) It wasn't crowded when I came with my sister (5pm on a Friday). read more

Anko - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ending the evening on a sweet note with black sesame patbingsu bka Korean shaved ice...Seoul style. Mmm The presentation had such a *WOW* factor when it was brought to our table. This dessert is sooo light and delicious. I can't believe that I am eating actual shaved ice. Another great reason to visit K-Town. read more

Anko - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I would give this place a 5 but they did not have mango so we ordered the strawberry and grain instead. Both options were delicious anyways so we still won!!! Will be back for the mango and the rest of the menu!! read more

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One of our favorite go-to's for shaved snow, this little gem has a casual, bright and clean, atmosphere with just enough options on their menu to satisfy everyone -- and they are open late, which is a plus! We have tried most flavors, but the best is always the plainest and the simplest -- although I have seen a friend get converted via the Oreo bowl (she was skeptical about the use of sweetened condensed milk on ice). Highly recommend! read more

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I had so much hope for this place bc I love bingsoo. Unfortunately, the pictures are prettier than the taste. I got the grain or injulmi bingsoo. The grain powder tasted good but there wasn't enough of it to truly taste it. The sauce to pour over the bingsoo didn't really add much to it either. Also, bc there's only one ice machine our order took a long time... Might be willing to come back to try the fruity flavors but not going to seek out from here soon. Will probably go to another place a few blocks away. read more

This place is my go-to's for bingsoo in k-town! I try and come here whenever I come down for vacation and doesn't fail to disappoint. Ordered the mango bingsoo and loved the texture of it. I have also tried the grain bingsoo and that was one of my favorites as well. Anko has a welcoming atmosphere and is a great place to hangout late nights as well with friends if you want to grab a dessert! Parking may be a problem because it's located in a busy area but if you have the chance to try it out I was highly recommend it! read more

Anko - Mango Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

With the weather being so hot lately, this place totally hit the spot! I ordered the black sesame shaved ice which came topped with red beans and mochi. It is huge! You'll definitely need someone to share it with. In case you're worried that there aren't enough red beans on top, fear not. They provide you with extra red beans on the side, in addition to more black sesame (cream?) to pour at will. The best surprise comes when you eat it and find more black sesame powder and sliced almonds swirled throughout the inside of the scoop, giving extra pops of flavor in every spoonful. The ice itself is mildly sweet, and super fine, so it's got a super smooth texture. The nuttiness of the black sesame blends perfectly with the ice beneath. At almost $9 a pop, it is on the pricey side. But considering the size and supreme quality, it's worth getting at least once (though I will likely be back again). read more

Anko - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If it's open when they claim to be, food is great. It sucks when you get there after opening hours to find it still closed for no reason. Parking is also a bit annoying around this area (just a heads up). read more

Here at Anko again because the Shaved Ice and ambiance is /. I ordered both the Strawberry & Mango Shaved Ice and concluded that Mango is my go to! For me, it was a struggle to find good parking. We ended up waiting 15 minutes for street parking. Don't forget to order the Taiyaki! They made em so fresh here with plenty of filling! read more

Anko is a nice place to grab dessert with some friends - very clean, lot's of seating and an overall welcoming atmosphere. The shaved ice does take a while to prepare - I waited around 15 minutes for each bowl. I would recommend the sweet pumpkin bowl. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would! Think of it as an acorn squash slushie with added sugar (definitely on the sweeter rather than earthy side) I didn't really like the oreo and cream cheese bowl though. The flavors didn't mix well for me...and the cream cheese gave it an odd sour taste. read more

Anko - oreo and cream cheese - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The quality of service and the desserts are wonderful! That's why it's constantly busy. This is my go to whenever I'm in the K town area for dessert. read more

Super good quality ingredients. Super fine shaved ice consistency. Very chill contemporary room with nice jazz in the background.