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    4.6 (54 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Andy N.

    I had never heard of nor tried Indonesian ice cream until we went to Awan after having dinner nearby. They are a naturally plant-based ice cream shop with a very creative vibe and excellent flavors. They offer a variety of seasonal flavors, many of which incorporates different spices and ingredients often found within the region. I got to sample a couple including hojicha and mango while we were visiting. Everything tasted fresh, creamy, and tantalizing. It doesn't matter whether it's plant based or not- this is just really delicious ice cream that anyone deserves to try. The shop itself is fairly small but they do have some standing room with tables if you want to enjoy your ice cream inside. If it's not cold, I'd say it's better to hang out outside.

    Desiree L.

    Awan is a modern ice cream concept that blends Americanized techniques with Asian flavors within a cave-like interior. The menu is not too exhaustive, but it has most of the primary flavors you'd find at other places + some other fruity ones like passionfruit and lychee. The texture is smooth, and it's the perfect plan to go here during a hot summer day. One of LA's best :)

    Sarai U.

    Let me start by saying I'm an Awan Day 1. I remember when it was just the little window in WeHo and the owner was serving the desserts himself! I've been an unpaid spokesperson ever since because I genuinely believe Awan is unmatched. Everywhere I travel, I'm always searching for great--not just good--not ice cream, and Awan is still one of my favorites. That said, today's experience was disappointing. Between 6 and 7 p.m., my friends and I stopped by while I'm visiting from NorCal. The gentleman working was on his laptop when we walked up. We stood there waiting until I finally called out for service. When he came over, he seemed short, annoyed, and honestly acted like we were inconveniencing him just by being there. I was still friendly, but it left a bad impression. If you work there, please don't make customers feel like they're bothering you because you have to do your job. The flavors, as always, were incredible. That's why I'm still giving 3 stars. I'm genuinely happy Awan has expanded to more locations because they deserve the success. I just hope this location doesn't fall into the stereotypical "too cool for you" Melrose customer service vibe. The not ice cream is exceptional--let the service match it. Be friendly. It makes all the difference.

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    Amanda H.

    Oh my goodness. We are STOKED to have stumbled on Awan! The gentleman that helps us-- was to patient with the kiddos letting them try flavors. It's a small little walk through counter with very limited seating. We loved and appreciated all of the Indo flavors. The matcha was the best earthy matcha we've had in ice cream. The mandarin was SUPER refreshing and a crowd pleaser. The sesame was also super tasty and unique from most other black sesame ice cream. The ice cream base was so silky for coconut. The kiddos loved the Oreo-- but the parentals really enjoyed all the specialty flavors. Do yourself a favor, if you're close, stop by, and try all the seasonal because they surely won't disappoint.

    Spring 2026 menu
    Jennifer N.

    Love the unique flavors they have here and love it even more bc it's all non dairy!!!! (Shout out to my lactose intolerant kings and queens) also love how each Awan store has the most interesting architecture and vibe. They only let you sample a couple flavors so choose wisely. Their flavors change pretty often but they do have a few flavors that are a staple there. My siblings like to get pints and drive it all the way back to Orange County (yes, seriously) I can never say no to Awan if I'm in the area.

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    Hailey N.

    One of the best ice creams I've had! The gaviota strawberry and chocolate Oreo are amazing, texture is unique. Good service even late at night , and the interior looks cool.

    strawberry gaviota
    Rachel N.

    My favorite vegan ice cream in LA! I've tried their West Hollywood location and I'm so glad they've added one to Venice! Their flavors are so unique with very thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and the portions are perfect. I highly recommend any of their fruit flavors, the gaviota strawberry is divine and their pineapple pandan is the perfect balance of tart and creamy! I like how none of their flavors are too sweet either, and even though they do use a coconut cream base there isn't a super strong or overpowering coconut flavor. There's little standing tables inside and a bench outside, but this is definitely more of a to-go window with limited seating.

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    Earl S.

    No offense but when I think vegan I don't necessarily think Ice cream, but Awan definitely made this work! (You can taste test all the flavors!) I had Balinese Vanilla and for a vegan, dairy-free ice cream, the texture was insanely rich and creamy. You still get that smooth, indulgent feel without it tasting artificial or watered down like a lot of dairy-free spots. There's a slight coconut aftertaste from the base, but it's subtle and actually complements the flavor instead of overpowering it. The Indonesian-inspired concept makes it feel unique compared to your average ice cream shop. Definitely worth checking out if you want something different that still tastes legit.

    Shinko Pear and Ginger (on seasonal menu as of November 2025)
    Fortuna N.

    AWAN is one of my favorite ice cream places! It's high quality Indonesian ice cream that's vegan and delicious (and I'm not even vegan)!! Their seasonal flavors are ALWAYS worth getting even if it's $1 extra. I personally love all their fruit flavors when I'm a chocolate and milk ice cream kinda gal so this says a lot. They have the best unique flavors rotating from their seasonal menu. I really love the Venice location because they had all the flavors to try whereas other locations they run out fast. My favorite was the: Shinko Pear and Ginger (5/5): It had a sweet, fruity shinko Asian pear base that was tangy and tasted like butterscotch undertones with the creaminess. I loved that it has tiny bits of crystallized ginger that went SO well with the refreshing and creamy pear base. Was a perfect pick me up to satisfy my sweet tooth.

    Chocolate oreo and strawberry
    Harry V.

    Finally got to try Awan after hearing about the hype and uniqueness of the flavors. Flavors were definetly made with real ingredients and You can't find these flavors anywhere, definetly very unique. I think they rotate flavors. The flavors today weren't the same ones I saw on yelp before. They let you sample. Tried shinko pear and ginger. It had the sweetness of the pear paired with a touch of ginger. The ginger lingers in the after taste. I didn't get this one but I like the concept. The Thai tea and black sesame butter was pretty good as well. I'd say the black sesame butter was the dominant flavor. You still get that Thai tea flavor, but not as bold as the black sesame Strawberry had a bit of tart to it, mentioned it was organic. For a price of a single scoop is $8, which is kind of expensive. Also parking in the neighborhood is a bit hard, good if you get lucky finding street parking, but if not you might have to walk a little further The workers were nice let you try all the flavors if needed so that you can select the one that fits your taste. They were really nice and understand that these aren't your typical ice cream flavors so they let you try as much as you need to pick your favorite.

    Sascha J.

    Where have you been all my life Awan? Awan has officially become my go-to for something sweet, creamy and delicious. The Venice space is slightly small but it's fine. The merch in my opinion is a tad overpriced and won't be buying anything soon except maybe some pints of ice cream. In terms of the actual ice cream. The scoops are actually pretty generous and it's like elevated in terms presentation etc. I happen to be vegan but if you aren't you simply cannot argue with me over how creamy and tasty it is. I'm a vanilla lover and I found the vanilla to be one of the best vegan vanillas I've ever had. The pineapple is also amazing. The strawberry wasn't life changing but all the flavors are just so creamy and decadent in their own way; that you can count on. To note, there is also a little window you go to to get your ice cream, which can be annoying if it's crowded and you literally can't get over there. In my opinion they could just hand it to you, but sure. All in all I want and Awan in every city. Obsessed :)

    Danica L.

    Delicious vegan ice cream! I've been wanting to try Awan for a while now and after seeing the collab with REM beauty, I had to check it out. I went on a Sunday morning and there wasn't a line. Staff were super friendly with helping me sample and choose flavors. The Love Spell flavor was super delicious. It was the perfectly blend of fruity and tart. Overall, great spot for a treat!

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    Miya Y.

    I am not a vegan, but man this icecream is the shit. I can confidently say that this is one of my favorite icecream spots in LA. I would never know that there is no dairy in the ice creams. It is perfectly creamy without being too sweet. I love how they have a seasonal menu. My first time coming I had their cantaloupe which was amazing. This time I got their orange. The orange reminded me of a creamsicle. Super cool ambiance as well. I love how the interior reminds me of a hidden cave. The icecream comes out of this little door within the cave. Pretty neat.

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