"Parisian cafe with a coastal California breeze" is their slogan and I think it's a pretty good way…read moreto describe this 'subtle' fusion creation. Taste. Everything we tried tasted very good. Service. Was excellent, even though it looks like a order at the counter no-service set up, the servers came by and chatted with us, making sure we have things we wanted, sun/wind wasn't bothering us, etc. Portions/presentation. For people like larger portions, this is the place to go! Everything was larger than 'normal' which is great. We had a dog and sat outside, it was very pleasant and dog-friendly.

Absolutely beautiful !! This little cafe was walking distance from Redondo Beach and (thankfully)…read morethe only cafe I could find open in the area on Christmas Day. I was sooooo surprised the loveliness of the interior and the selection of baked goods they had. I got an iced coffee, croissant, and chocolate croissant. I really enjoyed the chocolate croissant a lot! Hope to visit again soon next time I'm in town! Food recs: chocolate croissant

This is one of my favorite bakeries in the South Bay. It's a cozy spot with parking in the back…read morethat genuinely feels like a little slice of Paris. Sweet Wheat Bakery is an absolute must-visit when you're in Redondo. Walking in, you immediately get hit with the incredible smell of real French butter and freshly baked bread/croissants, and everything tastes just as authentic as it smells. Their croissants are wonderfully flaky and light, the quiche is rich and creamy without being heavy, and grabbing a coffee out on the patio makes for the best slow morning. It is a bit of a local gem for a reason, and I find myself recommending their pastries and fresh baguettes to anyone who will listen.

I was excited to try this French bakery for the first time, but unfortunately it was a…read moredisappointment. We stopped by this morning, and the pastries we ordered were not fresh at all. They tasted stale, which was surprising for a French bakery. We also ordered the chicken sandwich, and it wasn't good either. It had only a very thin slice of chicken and lacked flavor, making it feel overpriced for what we received. The only positive was that the service was decent and the staff were polite. Unfortunately, the food didn't meet our expectations. This was my first visit, and sadly, it will also be my last.

Tried the shrimp Alfredo pasta, and I paid for extra chicken. Not happy with the dish. They just…read moreadded a few little small pieces of chicken almost nothing. And wasn't happy with the Alfredo sauce. It was ok. I might try another one of their dishes someday.

Eat this or DIE!!! Die of regret said Erik, JK! Erik at Unico basically said this Tokyo Mentai…read moreSando is crazy good that you will now crave it and I do after 3 days. That salty umami flavor bomb is what I miss and my 2 sons demand to return asap. Remember it's only on the lunch special menu during the week. That simple looking sando was my gateway to the unique fusion of Japanese & Italian pastas and it was incredible. You must love spaghetti noodles and UNICO knows how to handle pasta to sauce ratio. I have eaten at other Japanese Pasta spots and Unico is levels better. Which pasta did we devour? Uni pasta with shrimp top fav, one kid ate the curry bolognese filled with ground beef and veggies, Mentai pasta was a bit tangy and you can't go wrong a chicken Alfredo. If Erik is working that day, you will have the best service. The ambiance is spacious with lots of natural light and seating. Lots of free parking!

Ice Cream 5/5 Yum!!! I had their matcha/hojica soft serve…read moreand loved every part of it. Tea Master in Little Tokyo still wins my heart when it comes to matcha ice cream since theirs is really creamy. However, this is one of the best hojicha soft serves out there. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 4/5 Located inside Mitsuwa. Busy grocery store with lots of seating in the food court.

Yamari is a matcha shop located inside the Mitsuwa food court in Del Amo Mall. There is a new 2nd…read moreYamari location at the Mitsuwa food court in Cypress. Yamari specializes in Uji matcha straight from Kyoto. [Parking]: The parking lot for Mitsuwa can get busy during the weekend, but it is not impossible to find an open spot. [Ordering]: There was no long waiting line and I was able to get my order within 5 minutes after placing an order at the counter. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Iced Matcha Lattes, Strong Uji Matcha Green Tea (sweetened), and Stone Ground Uji Matcha (contains no sugar or milk). They offer small, medium, and large sizes for their drinks. In addition, they also sell hojicha drinks as well as parfaits and soft-serve ice cream. *** Strong Uji matcha green tea (sweetened - small $4.50): The matcha flavor was strong alright. The drink did hit the spot and the sweetness level was about right. Mixed Soft Serve (half matcha and half hojicha - $6.75): Ice cream had a strong matcha flavor, but the texture didn't hit the spot. It would be nicer if the flavor was slightly less dense as this ice cream really made me want to drink more water afterward. The milk chocolate was a nice add-on, but I am not sure if it was really needed. *** I would stick with their drinks and there are better soft-serve matcha ice creams in Los Angeles (e.g. Meccha Matcha in Artesia or Tea Master Matcha Cafe & Green Tea Shop in Little Tokyo).

I don't know why I took so long to try Noon since it's walking distance from me!…read more I know we have a lot of options when it comes to treats in the South Bay Area but Korean bingsoo is in a class of its own. For me, regular shaved ice usually lacks enough syrup or the ice is too hard. I'm such a wuss, I know, but I hate feeling like I overpaid for a cup of ice. It has been brutally hot and today seemed like a great day to have some shaved ice. The cafe is located in a Korean plaza on Western and 154th. Smoking Tiger coffee is also in the same plaza. The cafe is on the smaller side but there's lots of seating and you can take your orders to go if you want. It's cashless and you take your tray and trash to the counter once you're done. The menu has everything from fruity flavors to Asian flavors like hojicha and injeolmi to Cinnamon Toast crunch. You can get an individual size or larger size to share. The interior is minimalist with vintage-looking posters of the business. They have WiFi and complimentary water. We ordered matcha and mango flavored bingsoo. Both had a tall pile of ice with ample toppings and more syrup layered inside the ice which I think is an important very often overlooked step. I can't wait to return to try out more flavors!

Would have given another star if service wasn't so slow…read moreTheir rate limiting step is their ability to shave the ice - which makes it tough for large groups waiting for their orders because your bowl starts to deflate when it melts Price for a single is a bit high. Would recommend sharing and ordering a large which could easily feed 2-4 people for only double the price of a small single serving Have to admit that this is a less decadent dessert than ice cream The ice is so soft and light. Fruit bowls are not just topped as a garnish but filled in the center with plenty of fruit too for a surprise treat Flavors are fresh Each bowl has a unique combo Black sesame bowl was topped with red bean and a crispy rice cake Sit powder bowl had mochi pieces throughout There are seat S both inside and outside Maybe they should have better A/C to keep the bowls from melting so fast

They were closed during posted business hours. We would…read morelove to try sometime, just not sure when they'll be open. Even looked to see if there was a note on the door saying "sorry, emergency" but nothing.

I came here on a weekday night at 10pm. I was honestly surprised to see they were still open…read morebecause Yelp and their store signs say they close at 10pm but they were still open but a little bit after, maybe closer to 1030pm or 11pm I'd say. Immediately walking in, it was STUFFY. It had a smell of rotten milk or just something spoiled. Extremely muggy feeling inside. It was cooler outside for sure. It was off-putting but I stuck it out and still decided to order some ice cream. The size of the place is mini so def an order to get to go and walk to the esplanade! The lady working definitely gave me plenty of samples to try from. I got 2 scoops. 1 scoop of a caramel something flavor and a scoop of their moose tracks. The serving size was good, average. The ice cream itself was creamy, sweet and fills that sweet treat craving. Personally, I would've like to order something else, but the samples buttered me up on getting these sweeter flavors. One thing to note is that they did not have signs or ask about allergens prior to offering samples. I ended up trying a sample that had peanuts and I completely forgot about my friend having a peanut allergy and I let them sample it as well. Thankfully, nothing happened. They were accomodating and offered us a free water bottle and waffle cone to get the peanut taste out their mouth. There's ample parking in the parking lot, it's part of a mini plaza. It's right down the street from Redondo Beach which is nice! Customer service was great! I thought the lady and man working were friendly and inviting. I hope they fix their AC or whatever the issue was with feeling so yucky inside!

In 2026, Handel's remains the best Ice Cream, not only the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in Redondo…read moreBeach ('tho, I call this area more like Torrance or bordering Palos Verdes)... Not only the best in the SBBC South Bay Beach Cities... Not only "one of", if not THE best in the Metropolitan Los Angeles So Cal area... but is highly recommended in all of California, the United States, the plant we call Earth and the Universe and Galaxy !!! What could make Handel's better??? Expand locations for convenience. Of course the usual x-factors of easy parking, no-wait short lines quick to serve, indoor ice cream parlor seating and the less-than-justified "lower prices, bigger portions" argument everyone has with every food vendor that exists... BUT truth be told, one of the reasons why I rank Handel's so high is the "Value" of the pricing and quantity compared to their peers competition along with the quality.

Still very good every time…read more I recently stopped at the Long Beach location. THERE they have a description of the flavors posted. Far more efficient than each customer asking what each flavor is. PLUS I was in the mood for something chocolate so rather than guessing what could maybe be chocolate and asking about it, I was able to read and come to a decision before it was my turn. This location is closer so I guess if I want it I'll just have to endure.

Tucked away in the mall almost like a gem in the rough. Those that love gelato craftsmenship made…read morewith care and charm, this is it. Open your mind (or tongue) and try the different options! Great for couples, family, and friend. If you have a foodie friend who doesn't judge on exterior but rather the taste, this is a worthy spot. The lady helping us allowed us to try different options until we landed on Thai tea, almond amaretto, riceberry horchata on The Special (3 flavors) on a waffle bowl. It was placed on coconut sticky rice. At first I raised my eyebrows but when I tried it, I was blown away how GREAT of combo this is! 5/5 I would go out of my way to try this. What I also love about this is that it isn't sweet like typical dairy icecream but just sweet enough like the true gelatos you have in Italy. You must at least try this with the waffle bowl - it was quite the delight. The portion is big and you'll be surprisingly full. The special (3 flavors) is best for 2-3 people (regular serving). If you're going to eat this by yourself I'd just get 1 serving or the gelato cup. Restroom? No Seating? No

Tried Moom Maam at Smorgasburg Los Angeles at ROW DTLA, the big Sunday pop-up food event downtown…read more The event itself was pretty cool, although a few of the vendors I was hoping to try apparently didn't show up that day. Luckily this was one of the stands that had good reviews, so I gave it a shot. Between the language barrier and my excitement for dessert, I somehow ended up ordering more than I planned. The ice cream was good and the Asian-inspired flavors were definitely different from the usual. It didn't completely blow my socks off, but it was a solid treat. I kept thinking a little syrup or extra topping would've taken it up another level. Overall, glad I tried it. Half the fun of these food events is randomly discovering stuff you normally wouldn't eat anyway. I'd probably check out their Torrance brick-and-mortar location sometime and give them another shot.

Okrumong is consistently my stop for bingsu after having lunch next door at Jang Su Jang…read more We usually either get the black sesame or oreo bingsu (snowball). Sometimes we add extra rice balls, but I appreciate that the toppings are also mixed into the snow and not just placed like a cherry on top of a sundae. I haven't tried any of the other desserts, but they do have some tasty looking treats on the counter and in the display case.

I really want to like this place but the price and size proportions force to feel like this is…read moreincredibly overpriced and not ok. THE GOOD: There are tons of options here and the flavors are great. They stay traditional to Korean bingsoo while also having items that aren't. I love how everything tastes and it's great quality! THE BAD: The size of one bingsoo is literally smaller than my hand and costs ~$20 with a side of mochi. The mochi is also tiny and dinky little guys. $20 for a bingsoo that is smaller than rhe size of my hand is just diabolical, im sorry but this is so overpriced and ridiculous. It's shaved milk I've and some red bean paste for christ sake it can't be that expensive to buy. The best advice i would give is to just make these darn proportions larger because what the heck am I paying $20 for a tiny bowl of ice. Absolutely ludicrous and greedy, you should know better.

We decided to visit Riviera village after a relaxing morning stroll through Torrance Beach. Since…read moreit was almost noon, we searched on Yelp and decided to have some crepes for lunch. The restaurant has inside seating for 40 guests and outside for 30. We arrived between breakfast and lunchtime and were able to get the last outside table. The attentive staff got us seated right away, and after browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items (arrived in 15 minutes) : Marine: The buckwheat outer layer was soft, not soggy, and with nice resistance. The light creamy tomato-based dressing with sliced mushrooms was pleasantly flavorful. Both shrimp and scallops were of good size, fresh and juicy. Fromage: Like Marine Crepe, the buckwheat out layer was soft. The mild brie cheese provided pleasant creaminess to the filling. Seasoned bacon, scrambled egg, onion, and mushroom added nice savoriness to the dish. The portions were sensible and the prices were reasonable. Very nice culinary experience.

Been coming here a few times a month over the past 3 years, always loved it…read more But recently it really became subpar... First the food size is becoming ridiculous (au gratin potatoes so small) The service is where I'm shocked, the waiting staff turnover is crazy. I was there last Sunday evening (05/24) and one of the waiter with a French accent looks like he just started that day, he was clueless about the menu, didn't know what was the soup of the day, and very inattentive to our table (water refill, empty plates...) like he just wanted our tips ! Also I'm sorry about that one but he had a foul smell like he just finished working out... the table next to us was saying the same thing. I came back on Friday (05/29)early afternoon and seen the same waiter still no refill and same foul smell Im going to try their other locations in PV or Hermosa and see if I'm lucky and they're like that location used to be