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Blue Nova serves up some really good flavored organic ice cream rolls. You can jam to the beats blasting from their ice cream truck as you're waiting for your rolls. Their ice cream flavors and the presentation called out to me so I had to grab a cup while I was waiting for my number to be called at Tatsu Ramen. I guess it was my lucky night that I found them parked on side of this shopping center on Sawtelle, across from Daiso. I'm certainly glad I got my dessert before dinner! The black cat coffee crisp is perfect for the coffee lover like myself. It's organic French roasted Arabica coffee ice cream rolled then topped with roasted pecans, chocolate covered feuilletine, crushed dark chocolate coffee beans, drizzle of chocolate syrup, an Oreos cookie, and a s'mores marshmallow. The rolls were cold and chewy, didn't melt while eating like some other ones I've had. $10 for a cup is worth sharing and trying at least once for the experience. The ice cream maker might even bounce to the beat while making your rolls. I can't wait to come back to try the malted Thai tea and the Ube crunch. read more

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The thirst is real for this truck. I'm sure there's a real yelp business for them... At least I think there is. I looked but couldn't find them. I have been craving Blue Nova for the past 2 weeks since I've had it. I haven't had ice cream this wonderful for a very long time. The rolls had a very long wait. I was getting irritated cause it was taking so long. And it cost $10. Long wait and expensive?! My sour tune changed when I took my first bite of heaven inside that cup. This delicious little cup of ice cream was worth $10 and even more so worth the wait. My husband wanted to treat me to something for my hard work as a stay at home mom. Me thinking, Babe it's a little pricey...But he said you deserve it with love in his eyes so I said ok. I looked at the menu and decided on the UBAECRUNCH. What a wonderful decision that was. The rolls are made of organic milk. It is thick and really creamy. You can taste the difference from other roll places. I feel that other roll places dilute their milk...Idk and honestly don't care. Blue Nova was one of the four places I've tried and it beats them all, hands down. And to those that think this is one of those fake reviews, it isn't. I don't know any of these people. I am just a dessert loving gal looking to enjoy what the dessert world has to offer. read more

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Seriously, I get it. Sometimes it is worth a little more than you plan to pay as long as the purchase exceeds expectation. I love ice cream and found this little gem at the O.C. Night market. I actually had my heart set on trying another dessert place, but when I saw the sign that said "organic ice cream rolls", I was sold. Then the pictures, oh wow. The toughest choice was which one to get. I ended up ordering the Ube Crunch too see what Ube ice cream was like. Super delicious...definitely high on the list of favorites now. The ice cream is unique. It seems heavy when you try to scoop it with a spoon, but when you eat it, it is actually somewhat light and airy. I was impressed with the presentation as well. For $10, it was worth it. It was good to the last bite, even when it started to melt. Can't wait to cross paths with this truck again and try another flavor. read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 2017 - 66/100 After eating at Maruya, my bf and I decided to stop by Mikawaya for some mochi ice cream, but was instead distracted by the Blue Nova food truck parked at the entrance. We ordered the sticky matcha green tea ice cream rolls because the lady popped her head out of the "order here" window and pretty much told us to. My bf always gives in to recommendations given by servers, which sucks, because that's absolutely NOT the flavor I wanted. But oh well :( The workers all seemed like they were having a blast just vibing to the music and whipping up some ice cream rolls for the eager crowd. Great food truck concept! Even though matcha wasn't the flavor I would've ordered, the ice cream rolls were super creamy and the variety of toppings were delicious. I must get the other flavors next time! read more

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I've been here 3 times now and each time I got the Ube Crunch.... I keep saying I'll trying something new but I always go back haha. At first I thought the pricing was a bit much but after tasting the quality, it's actually very fair. Also all the toppings come with it! Ugh the organic ube ice cream is just soooo tasty! I love that you can taste some of the "chunks" still. It's not overly sweet like other rolled ice cream places I've tried. The flavor is just right and not overbearing. The marshmallow is a plus, of course! Sooo good. They also put blueberries and mochi on it too. Delicious! Each time I've been here, I've seen the same guy and girl...I still haven't gotten their names but they are super cute and friendly! Makes me want to come back even more. They're honestly the best ube ice cream I've ever had and the best rolled ice cream I've ever had too! I hope they open more locations in the future. If they open one near me, I'll definitely be their biggest fan. read more

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Perfect. Wonderful. Delicious. They had a live feed showing you how your ice cream is being rolled. Music was being played while we waited which is always fun. You must show your ticket once they call your number. I've never heard of them but it was really good. I'm lactose intolerant so I'm super bloated right now(ew). I won't do that again but wow it was yummy read more

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So I'm a fan and it's organic. A bit pricey but delicious. Ordered the Rocky Road, it was smooth and liked that it wasn't overly sweet. You can totally share. The truck is interesting, they play music, and they have a tv where you can watch them make your ice cream. They were really friendly and fun. read more

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This place has delicious rolled ice cream! The rolled part of the ice cream is cool - but honestly, the ice cream itself is yummy and creamy with great texture. I'm not a huge ice cream person, but I would come back to get this one. We got order #1 (the cookies and cream one). It's on the pricier side for ice cream ($10), but I think it's worth it. This food truck can be found at Sawtelle on Friday nights. read more

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Ming Y.

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Amazing organic ice cream but a bit expensive. Each cup was $10 but it's definitely big enough to share for two people. I highly recommend the strawberry crumble. Their schedule is a bit inconsistent (read: they don't have a schedule at all). But they do work festivals and events so you might see their truck around. The truck was parked right outside of the Little Tokyo plaza when I tried it, but there's no guarantee they'll be here. read more

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Meh, if your a chocolate lover like me I'd skip this place. I love eating organic so I was excited to see this food truck. I could taste the quality I didn't care for the flavor, it just wasn't rocky road. I got the rocky road version and honestly it tasted like vanilla with nesquick sprinkled on it. Didn't have any chocolate taste to it besides the chocolate syrup. It came with some wierd crunchy things that tasted like coffee, 1 oreo and 1 crushed almond. Everything just didnt pair well and definitely didn't taste like any version of rocky road. Also wish they had a butane toarch and toasted the marshmallow, because I didn't care for it gooey like that. The truck looked clean and it was cool watching my ice cream roll being made. $10 per flavor and street parking thru out the area. read more

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Bought the Rocky Road for my kid. It's quite pricey, but sometimes you gotta treat yourself. I like that it's organic, but wished they had some sort of non-dairy and/or lactose free options. Overall it was a fun novel experience. read more

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Pau A.

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Super delicious and creative icecream in rolls with yummy toppings. Our ube (Pilipinx purple yam) icecream was totally yummy with mochi toppings, vanilla sandwich cookie, and toasted marshmallow. So very perfect to enjoy at LA Natural History Museum's First Friday event while watching live bands play. Amazing icecream food truck! Tons of flavors to choose from: rocky road, matcha green tea, thai tea, and more. read more

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Elizabeth P.

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Yes!!!! I'm not usually a dessert person but I had the Speculoos ice cream rolls and I was hooked! We randomly found the truck at midnight and the workers were so friendly! This truck is a must try. It's $10 a cup but I think it's worth it - quality is there and you can tell a lot of the things are made-in-house (like their marshmallows). I always think with simple concepts, like ice cream, you should use the best ingredients and Blue Nova does just that. The ice cream rolls are to-die-for! P.S. I also liked that the 3 female workers were jamming out to hip hop music. So awesome! read more

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We noticed this truck, when we were walking to have ice cream at salt and straw and decided to have this ice cream instead. They have a live feed where you can see your icecream being made which is cool. Good music. They had around 10 options to choose from. Staff is really friendly. I was not really pleased with the roll itself. Maybe I'm just too picky but for me there was a lot of cream. Felt it was just like the milk cream and very little flavor. I feel it's worth trying if you never had ice cream Rolls but I wouldn't be trying this one again. Just my personal preference. read more

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My favorite ice cream when I travel to little Tokyo I come to blue nova truck just to order these sweet ice cream for me and my family I recommend them it's fresh beautiful and delicious read more

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A bit pricey! $10 for 1.. thats what I thought! Its all worth it, so delicious i could have ate all of them! I got the strawberry honey crumble & it was so delicious. Definitely going back!! read more

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Justin E.

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The price is worth the amount you get, the presentation, and the quality. The price is REALLY worth it if you share. The watermelon is absolutely divine. And at this juncture, Yelp is telling me, "this review is shorter than most." I cannot stress enough the destructive power of comparisons. Sure this review is shorter than most, but maybe the quality far surpasses any other, or maybe this review had a really rough childhood and this is all the rhetoric it could muster. See now this review is no longer shorter than most, but I misused the word "rhetoric." So even though it now compares to other potentially equal value reviews, it's not perfect. It has issues. This is the problem with today's society. We're not examining the individual close enough; we blanket-statement mental disorders, celebrities, and tragedies with what we think we know now; because we're too lazy and scared to make a change. We're forgetting that everyone and everything is unique and requires a special kind of attention. See now yelp is saying, "oh yeah! That's how elites do it!" Of course they're not aware 90% of this review isn't about the ice cream truck. It's a disconnect from a REAL interaction, like talking on tinder or scrolling through Facebook to "stay connected." At the start of this review I was simply a consumer of a delicious bowl of sugary wonder... a starry eyed child waiting for his next spoonful of frozen magic. But now I don't know. I feel like I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have. Maybe I'm jaded. Is it hard to appreciate the beauty of joy because I'm distracted by people who seem to enjoy it more? Or am I just distracting myself with my own analysis of how one SHOULD enjoy ice cream. Maybe I'm in denial of the new world... and it is "I" who needs to embrace change. Maybe I'm disconnected. But these are my demons... not yours. Get the strawberry crunch it's friggen yummy AF. #yolo #caloriecount read more

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The vibe of this ice cream truck is super hipster. I like that there are tv screens to show how they make each order. The music is always good too! Customer Service was on point and our order only took 10 minutes. The Thai tea flavor was AMAZING! Hands down one of the best Thai tea ice cream I've ever had. The rolls are huge and creamy! It's the perfect amount of sweet, especially paired with the tart from the mangoes. The added marshmallow stick was delicious! read more

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I first found out about this place from Facebook, I think because I remember this truck is known for having a guy dancing and entertaining everyone while making the ice cream! But sadly that guy wasn't working when my friend and I came but the people working were still super nice. We told them to dance and they didn't but its okay, they still played some good music. My friend and I shared their spectacular speculoos and it was super good! It came with a speculoos cookie, mochi, and a toasted marshmallow with chocolate chips in it! We really enjoyed it. I hope that dancing guy is there next time I visit! read more

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Sooooo GOOOD!!! I got the matcha flavor and it was amazing. Loved taste and the fact that they used organic milk. It's a was $10 but totally worth it! Can't wait to try a different flavor. read more

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One of the cool food trucks I've seen. They give you a little entertainment while they make your order. Pretty cool music they're playing. What else can you ask for? The also gave a small screen tv infront of the truck to see how they make it. read more

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Hanna H.

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Very cool and delicious ice cream! It's a bit pricey, $10. But I think it's totally worth it! Also, the wait is really long because they freeze the ice cream on the spot. read more

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all I can say is dammmmm there ain't no reason for an ice cream truck to be this lit!!! Out here. This is such a great concept and ice cream truck bumping crazy hip hop and trap music , working to the beat and shaving up the thinnest slices of ice cream. I got the cookies and cream and it was phenomenal so creamy and sweet. The thin swirling in my ice cream was so perfectly done. The Oreo cookies on top mixed with the ice cream was heat and the marshmallows has chocolate powder and chips in side of it was heat this is truly a hidden Gem among desserts spots and even better a food truck that serves all this stuff . They had different choices of ice cream combinations as well but I went simple for now just to see how it was for the most part . All I can say is next time I'm in lil Tokyo I'll be keep my eye out for this joint. read more

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Been there twice now. The ice cream taste pretty good. Was expecting a line but no line either. Only thing you gotta worry is parking. Well, it's J-town, it's hard to find a space to park. read more

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Wes X.

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First time ever in Little Tokyo and let me say it was a really nice experience. Leaving we found Blue Nova parked on the main street we had to stop and order, the music is ur typical radio hip hop stuff (drake, migos, lil this and lil that). The workers early enjoyed it though because they start dancing behind the glass which is entertaining, I really enjoyed the experience of watching deliciousness come to life! If I'm ever around I will stop by just for this! read more

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Xiaoying S.

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Bought this at First Friday event in Abbot Kinney. It does not have too many flavors. I tried the Thai tea, cookie, and Ube. I personally like cookie the best. The people making ice cream are nice ;) read more

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Awesome workers!! Love the service. Super fun watching them make ice cream. They dance and sing for you. Really made my night. I tried the #1 Famous Joe Joe's Cookies and Creme flavor. They use the rolling technique and the consistency is very creamy. Love the presentation read more

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Alexa M.

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Super good!! You can taste the quality and the presentation is super cute as well. I really liked the cookies and cream flavor but they also had more interesting flavors like green tea! I like the concept of rolled ice cream, it's just something interesting/creative. read more

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Paula R.

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Their ice cream tastes really good. My favorite is the Speculoos flavor. Aside from their really good ice cream flavors, another thing to look forward to is the performance of the guys who roll the ice cream! Definitely recommend this truck for anyone who's craving for ice cream or looking for a good desert. read more

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Bridgette M.

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Great Organic Ice cream!! Friendly staff! Music was lively keep us entertained while waiting for out treat.. read more

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The best part of blue nova is that the workers look like they're having fun. They have a lot of interesting curated flavors, from thai tea, to ube, or more classic flavors. While the rolled ice cream is good, it's very expensive and hard to scoop. Overall vibes are fun, ice cream is interesting, expensive but you get a lot. read more

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Organic ice cream! I can eat as much as I want but it is a little bit pricey. A cup is $10. I got the coffee flavor and my friend had rocky road, it tastes like same flavor for me. I'm just amaze by watching the lady how she made my ice cream. It is worth a try though. read more

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Wanted to try the malted Thai tea but was sold out. Plan-B, ube crunch flavor. So dayum good! I'd shell $10 a cup any day. If it was located more close by me then I'd be their N° 1 customer. Wish your team all the best!! Hope to return real soon. Worth it!!! read more

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Eugi H.

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First time trying the ice cream rolls and we really liked it! It's fun to watch and I feel like the way it's made gives the ice cream a bit of a denser texture which I liked. We got the Thai tea flavor which was great and their homemade marshmallows and Mochi were super yummy too! read more

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My friend and I shared the Spectacular Specaloos cup. It was so tasty. It's pretty big you can easily share with 2 other people.

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If I could give a 0 star I would. Just tried them at the 626 night market, got the watermelon ($12) waited a lil over 50 minutes for something i did not order. The water melon is basically slices of water melon rolled into water melon ice cream and I got soggy watermelon rolled into plain white condensed milk ..which was not on the picture .. never again, and not worth the wait or money.. read more

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Beth M.

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Love the idea! Truck looked clean and the staff were courteous and pleasant. I really wanted to like this ice cream. The marshmallow was fabulous but the Cookies & Cream tasted so much like powdered milk I couldn't eat it. Not sure what ingredients are actually in the ice cream (nothing posted anywhere) but it tasted distinctly like spoonfuls of powdered milk. :-( read more

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Shirley Y.

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First time try this, we got the strawberry honey crumble, it is so good. Not too sweet, and it is the perfect dessert after sushi. The people work there are super friendly. Moreover, you can see how your ice cream is made. My 8 years old thinks this is a very good and milky ice cream. We will definitely go back again. read more

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Love the concept, I purchased the UBE and it was right on point for the taste buds that particular day! $10 per cup! Was it worth it? I think so!! read more

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Amazing ice-cream worth the wait and price. True Ice-cream artists. The watermelon was the best! I have never had such amazing ice-cream especially watermelon flavor.. so good!!! read more

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100 Japanese Village Plz
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Little Tokyo, Downtown
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Does Blue Nova take credit cards?

Yes, Blue Nova takes credit cards.

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Does Blue Nova have catering options?

No, Blue Nova does not have catering options.

Does Blue Nova serve alcohol?

No, Blue Nova does not serve alcohol.

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Does Blue Nova have bike parking?

Yes, Blue Nova has bike parking.

Does Blue Nova have parking?

Yes, Blue Nova has parking options. Street Parking

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No, Blue Nova does not have free WiFi.

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Somisomi

I originally stopped here because the pink ice cream looked too cute to ignore, but it actually…read moreended up tasting really good too. It was creamy, flavorful, and not overwhelmingly sugary, which I appreciated. The fish-shaped pastries with filling were honestly my favorite part though. They were warm and freshly made with a really nice texture, especially paired with the cold ice cream. It felt like a fun combination without being gimmicky. The shop itself has a cute and cozy atmosphere that makes the experience even more enjoyable. Definitely a good place if you want dessert that feels a little more unique than the usual ice cream spot.

Everyone goes here. Try it atleast once. kinda sucks they don't have many ice cream flavors and the…read moreflavors themselves are delicate / mild / subtle. Great if you're scared of not liking the taste of something, because it wouldn't be overwhelming. Yes i'd recomend it esp since i'd run you only $5-$7 per ice cream depending on what u get. Line gets long but it moves very fast..since they are just serving ice cream and making the taiyaki fish. release a black seseme ice cream flavor and my life is yours.

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Honeymee Japanese Village

The ice creams were both amazing! The honey was was better…read morebecause it was unique The chocolate one was only vanilla with chocolate syrup But the blue honey soda was yummy and refreshing

Every now and then, I will be craving some Honeymee ice cream. It is a nice treat to have that…read moredoesn't feel too heavy. I usually get the Sweetie (true milk ice cream with drizzled 100% natural raw honey) or Matcha Sweetie (same as Sweetie but with ceremonial matcha ice cream instead of true milk ice cream). Luckily, when I visit with my partner, we can get both flavors to share. In addition to ice cream, this place serves a variety of drinks like milkshakes, teas, and lattes. I like that I'm always able to get in and out of this store fairly quickly. This is one of the worthwhile dessert shops to check out if you are in Little Tokyo.

Brown Sugar Boba & NEW Affogato IG: @ammysalamii

Honey affogato

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"honeymee" soft serve

Fosselman's Ice Cream

The Yuzu Freeze really hits the spot. Very nostalgic of Italian ice in Chicago minus the lemon…read morechunks. Also got the boysenberry ice cream on the cone. Delish!

Like a place frozen in time! Eh? Eh? For real though, it has everything you would ever want from an…read moreice cream parlor and even old school candy for sale. And I mean old school like salt water Taffy, chocolate gold coins, root beer gummies and jawbreakers. On the ice cream side they have all the retro flavors like rocky road, mint chocolate chip, and butter pecan. You don't need lavender matcha to have a great ice cream experience, you need cookies and cream. Lastly, they have the classic ice cream combinations that I remember like root beer floats, hot fudge sundaes, shakes AND malts, and the holy grail of ice cream creations, the banana split. I even saw an upside down ice cream sugar cone decorated like a clown with a pointy hat and it just took me back to elementary school. Wow. Prices were not bad at all and there was no line when we arrived.

Crowded on this warm evening.

Sundae $8.25

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Espresso coffee and Irish coffee

Midori Matcha Cafe

I've been here a few times over the years already, well before the matcha craze--Midori is…read moredefinitely one of the OG SoCal matcha spots. But I wanted to leave a review because the girl (I forgot to ask her name, sadly) who helped me today was really lovely! I bought 30g of their matcha and admittedly thought when they didn't give it to me at the counter that they forgot, but I sat down at a table to eat my ice cream and decided to just ask for it after I finished. Thank goodness I did, because the cashier came up to my table about 10 minutes later and handed me a little bag of fresh-ground matcha. She took a second to explain to me how to store it and keep it fresh, and I just really appreciated the extra bit of customer service, even if it's something they're maybe expected to do. When I have the money, I'll definitely come back and get their 100g pack! Highly recommend this place for any matcha lovers, whether you're looking for a drink, a sweet soft serve treat, or matcha for home use.

Midori Matcha Cafe is a popular matcha shop located in Weller Court in Little Tokyo. I had always…read morewalked past this shop and it was not until recently that I finally had a chance to visit this shop. [Parking]: I typically park at the Aiso Parking Garage (101 Judge John Aiso St). Unfortunately, the lot has a new parking rate starting in January 2026 with $1 per hour for the first two hours, $5 for each additional hour, and a $6 flat rate after 5 PM. I do not recommend the designated parking garage at Weller Court as the rate is $4 for every 15 minutes (unless you get validation from Marukai Market after spending over $25.) [Atmosphere & service]: The cafe has indoor seating with public outdoor tables also available. Personally this shop has more of a grab-and-go vibe. I was not a fan when the cashier asking whether I wanted to upgrade my drink from 16 oz to 24 oz and whether I wanted to buy a cookie. [Menu]: Some of Yelp's top recommended drinks include the Iced Matcha Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and Iced Hojicha Latte. The shop also offers matcha or hojicha soft serve ice cream. The shop serves coffee from Demitasse (Demitasse's very first cafe was located across from Midori Matcha Cafe, but that location has since closed with the sole location Santa Monica.) *** Hojicha latte (Iced, 16oz Regular, Low Fat milk - $6.50): It tasted a bit diluted, but at least the drink tasted like actual hojicha and did not have a chocolate aftertaste. *** 3.5-star for the drink and bump down due to the attempted upselling.

Matcha brownie and matcha latte

SPY x FAMILY Midori Matcha Collab photo spot

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SPY x FAMILY Midori Matcha Collab food menu

Bumsan Organic Milk Bar

This is a good pick up spot for a sweet treat. I got the true milk soft serve. I thought it was not…read moreterribly priced (it was 5.95 per cup), especially since it is organic. It tasted super high quality but was, in my opinion, too rich. It had almost like a butter texture and flavor to it. But I still enjoyed it. I feel like it needed a topping of some sort, I would recommend maybe getting something like Oreos on top. I would come back again!

We were in KTown, exploring different restaurants, and my son chose ice cream over a donut for…read moredessert. We walked over to Wilshire, and I'm glad he chose ice cream because the donut shop I had planned was closed. The place seemed a bit run-down, and I'd noticed it was usually empty. When we went inside, most of the cones were sold out. However, we saw a steady stream of customers arriving after we ordered. My son loves strawberry, so we got the strawberry and cream soft serve with a candy cone and sprinkles. He seemed to like it, but my wife and I thought it was just okay. Our son was definitely in sugar heaven! We wouldn't make a special trip here, but we're glad we tried it.

True Milk x Matcha Swirl Organic Ice Cream

True Milk Organic Ice Cream

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Ok-SuSu (Korean Sweet Corn) Organic Ice Cream with a Croffle Soul Mate

Salt & Straw

If you haven't tried Salt & Straw, my only question is do you live under a rock? It's literally the…read morebest place to try unique ice cream in LA. They have so many locations and only wish they had more. The closest to me is about 20mins away but it's worth the drive every time. I love this location especially. Always such friendly staff and never have to wait in a long line. Basically, if you're a newbie, you go in and ALWAYS as for the "seasonal flavors" for tasting. They give you tasters on silver spoons and you drop it down this hole when you're done. It's literally their culture to give you a taste of everything on their seasonal menu so don't skip out on this experience. It's the best way to try their ice cream. FUN FACT: they also have 1-2 flavors that are considered "last chance" flavors which means they are about to run out so get it before it's gone. Each month I go in to try another tasty flavor and it never disappoints but I am sometimes that girl who tries the new stuff but ends up getting her usual order (chocolate brownie) and am always happy. Just the smell of sugar cone alone when you walk in gets you hooked. The atmosphere is just so welcoming. Don't be intimidated by the many flavors to choose from because there are a lot. I like to get their double scoop in a waffle cone, but they also have awesome split scoop options for those more adventurous and want to try multiple flavors in one scoop. Saves you for when you're keeping your sugar levels down. There are usually always places to sit inside or outside so you can enjoy your goodies right away. They even have cool swag if you become a huge fan like me. If you like a little savory and sweetness in your ice cream this is the place to be.

One of the most memorable ice cream shops! I've visited innumerable times, and every visit is…read moreincredible. I love the vintage feel of the store, with cute decor. There's always a pretty long wait, but it moves pretty quickly. The employees are efficient with taking orders and scooping ice cream. I absolutely love how Salt & Straw has a changing seasonal menu. It's so fun to see what unique flavors/themes they have for every month. I vividly remember their cereal theme, which featured different delicious cereal flavors. They have a kid's scoop, which is a smaller (and cheaper) singular scoop if you're feeling less hungry. Excited to visit again!

Eggnog w/Cold Brew Coffee Cashew Praline

Cold brew kids scoop

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Community Goods

The best matcha ever ! Everyone was so kind and for how long the line was, the service was…read morerelatively quick!

Incredible Matcha in all of USA. Heard a lot of hype about community goods on social media, but…read morehonestly wasn't expecting much. However, for once the rumors were true. This place makes the best Matcha latte! Tried the regular Matcha with almond milk, which was spectacular. The Matcha Einspanner with sweet cream was also phenomenal. The sweet cream has a slight corn flavor to it, which is absolutely incredible. Highly recommend both for all matcha lovers. Depending on how much sweetness you prefer. Also,m for light bites, the pistachio toast was absolutely splendid. Also tried their famous breakfast sliders were just mediocre in my opinion. Personally, I do not like the Hawaiian rolls due to a slight sweetness in their bun which may have been reason for my lower rating when it comes to this order. Overall, a great Matcha house that I'll continue to visit time and time again. Always a line so make sure you give yourself at least 45 minutes

Matcha einspanner and vanilla bean latte

Einspanner

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Rok Coffee and Tea

Love it here by far my go to pick me up spot !! atmosphere…read moreis 10/10 super chill vibes good music amazing staff super friendly and kind and very informative on ingredients for each item served Shout out to Matt !!

Being a matcha fanatic myself and coming from the Bay Area, I wanted to try Rok Coffee and Tea and…read moresee what the rave was about. Just a note, it's hard to park nearby, so you might have to park a little far to get here. There was a line for the register, and you do have to wait a bit till you get your order. Then again, there were a lot of people so it was understandable. It's pretty cramped inside, and there is limited seating. The interior is beautiful though, and the tree is a cute touch. We ordered the Matcha Duo and their Strawberry Matcha Duo, and oh my gosh--it tasted so good! It was smooth, and the strawberry matcha wasn't too overpowering. Everything about it tasted so good! If I ever come back to LA, I'd definitely go here again. I highly recommend coming here!

Matcha duo, lotus einspanner

Matcha Duo

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Strawberry shortcake matcha, Chestnut latte, Mango matcha

Takagi Coffee

All food we ordered is great!! Ambiance is great and service…read moreis excellent. We will definitely come back for lunch and bento boxes

We were so excited to try this restaurant because of the videos I was seeing on Instagram about…read moretheir soufflé pancakes. The pancakes did not disappoint! They are fluffy and flavorful, but they are HUGE! Their size is not a bad thing, but we were stuffed. They do have a great weekday special where you get a drink, an entree and a choice of their pancakes or for an up charge, you can select one of their sweet soufflé pancake offerings. This is a great deal, but definitely very filling. I'm still stuffed hours later, but so satisfied and happy. I also ordered an iced strawberry matcha, which is also fantastic. I love the bits keep fresh strawberry that sneak up the straw every so often. We cannot wait to visit this place again. The servers were also very friendly and attentive.

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Bottega Louie

We had an amazing experience at Bottega Louie! Our waiter, Theron H., was absolutely outstanding,…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout our visit. He took the time to explain the menu in detail since it was our first time dining here, which made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the food was delicious. Employees like Theron are a huge part of what makes customers want to return. Bottega Louie is lucky to have him on their team. He truly deserves a raise, for the level of service he provides. Thank you for making our first visit so special. We will definitely be coming back!

The food was excellent and the service provided by our waitress Grace was top notch and elevated…read morethe overall experience greatly!

Bottega Louie Pepperoni Pizza

Bottega Louie Macarons

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Bottega Louie Branzino

The Coffee Company

Just hopped off the plane and needed some food and seen this cute little spot. When walking in the…read morehost, the baristas and the servers were all smiling saying welcome! The service was fast but not rushed. Immediately about to sit and put my bags down the server already dropped a menu off and a glass pitcher of water. The menu was pretty extensive but I went with the tuna melt and BOY it did NOT disappoint. The tuna melt was incredible. The flavor was on point, pretty hardy. I got the choice between fries or fruit and got the fruit. I don't think the sandwich took more than 10 minutes to get out. Fresh and hot. Had two cups of coffee, kind of wish I got something from the baristas- the drinks looked fantastic. 10/10 would go back. I wish I would've taken a picture but honestly was way too hungry to remember. Must try!!

I've been coming here for breakfast for a while now, usually after a 12-hour night shift when I…read morewant to catch up with a coworker or friend before heading home. It's become one of our go-to breakfast spots. My usual order is the pancakes, bacon, and eggs. The pancakes are big, fluffy, and definitely filling. My favorites are the chocolate chip pancakes and the banana pancakes. One of my friends always orders the shrimp and grits, and on our most recent visit another friend tried the shrimp omelet and really enjoyed it. They also have mimosas, which are a nice treat after a long shift. The staff is always friendly, and despite how busy it can get, the service has been consistently good. The restaurant can get pretty crowded, but since we're usually getting off work, we arrive around 8 a.m. and don't have much trouble getting seated. The only downside for me is the pricing. Breakfast here isn't cheap, but I will say that I always leave full and satisfied, so the portions definitely help justify the cost. Overall, if you're looking for a solid breakfast spot with generous portions, good food, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try.

French toast with a mimosa

Super busy on Sunday!

Coffee bar

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Matsu Matcha

They got amazing delicious matchas. My fav one is coconut cloud and pistachio juice.also their…read moregelatos are yum!

Rich and high-quality matcha with a smooth flavor. Not too sweet and beautifully presented…read more Definitely worth a visit if you love matcha!

Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

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Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe

I recommend the coconut milk butterfly pea. The blue color…read morelooks fresh and beautiful. It tastes really good. The coconut flavor is light but noticeable, and the ice cream itself is very rich. It was a good dessert option.

Ever since discovering this place, it's become one of my favorite post-dinner dessert spots…read morewhenever I'm in the area. The Bualoy Salted Egg Shaved Ice was a standout. The shaved ice was incredibly soft and creamy, almost melting in your mouth, while the toppings added a great variety of textures. Between the chewy bualoy, crunchy cookies, and the salted egg sauce to drizzle over the top, every bite felt well balanced without being overly sweet. Seating is limited, so it may be difficult to find a table during busier hours, especially if you're ordering shaved ice. The plaza also offers valet parking only.

Mango Sticky Rice Shaved Ice

Thai Tea Toast

Mango sticky rice

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DAMO

I stopped by DAMO and ordered a matcha latte. The matcha had a vibrant, earthy flavor that was…read morestronger than most matcha places I've been to. I appreciated the quality of the tea, and the matcha powder and cream on top was not too overly sweet. My friend and I were able to enjoy our drinks inside the shop, as there were plenty of tables available for people to chat with friends or study or work inside.

drinks: I got a matcha and a coffee…read moremaybe I need to try a different drink because I don't get the hype service: I feel like im ordering at a bar in an art show I think its in the arts district so I get it but im not a fan of it, to each their own ambiance: uncomfortable LA vibes like u know that eerie LA feeling that ppl talk about, yea its in this place parking: street or paid, depending on what time u go parking can be a bitch in this area (morning better parking options than evening)