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    Blue Nova

    4.4 (45 reviews)

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    Matcha
    Celine C.

    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!

    Belle L.

    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.

    Zoe K.

    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

    Julie Ann I.

    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.

    Catharine Y.

    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.

    Rocky road, too sweet.
    Ming Y.

    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.

    Brittany E.

    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.

    Rocky Road
    Seretha W.

    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.

    Ube (Pilipinx purple yam) with vanilla cookie, mochi, blueberries, and marshmallows
    Pau A.

    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.

    Elizabeth P.

    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!

    Tazeen S.

    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.

    Elsa L.

    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

    Strawberry honey crumble
    Irene S.

    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!!

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    Lame, couldn't stay open for a few more minutes, we were just two people in line....very disappointing that's they closed on us

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    Ask the Community - Blue Nova

    Is the address wrong? I've been to little Tokyo address twice now and they're not there?

    They opened a new location in Culver City Arts District 8686 W Washington Blvd… Read more

    What time do they close on the weekdays?

    Mon-Thrus: 12pm-9pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm Sunday: Closed

    Are they still open? I've been to Little Tokyo twice in about a week and a half and didn't see them. :(

    Yes they are still open At the moment they are not located in Lil Tokyo They just opened official… Read more

    When is Blue Nova in the area?

    When I went it was on a Saturday around 6:00p. Hope that helps! =]

    Does Blue Nova LA take card too or only cash? please let me know asap. Thank you

    They accept card! They use the square system.

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    Salt & Straw

    Salt & Straw

    4.6
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I tried this place for the first time and the flavors were amazing! The store setup is super cute…read more The entire staff was great but the star today was Zoey. Went above and beyond with her service and recommended amazing flavors i was scared to try. I also love their " tacolate" item in the freezer. 10/10 and i loved zoeys vibe tonight

    I've been enjoying Salt & Straw since my then girlfriend (now wife) visited their Oregon location…read more From their high quality ingredients to their unique flavors, it's always a treat to sample flavors before choosing scoops to purchase. This last time I opted for the split scoop waffle cone. For the top I chose the Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge and the bottom, the Bananas Foster with Candied Pecans. It was delicious! Such intense flavors! The favorite of the two was definitely the Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge. If you're a peanut butter lover, this is the one for you! They also have some pretty awesome merch to purchase as well and the Tacolate collaboration with Taco Bell is a must the next time I go. They also had Tacolate sauce pack keychains to purchase too! Service was also great as the person was extremely patient as the family was sampling their wide array of options. The kids were loving every moment too! Will be heading back soon for another treat! Tacolate if it's still available!

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    Chocolate ooey gooey brownie over death by chocolate cake (January 2026 monthly flavor.
    Chocolate ooey gooey brownie over death by chocolate cake (January 2026 monthly flavor.
    Top scoop had chocolate cake mixed in.
    Top scoop had chocolate cake mixed in.
    September '25:  Apple cider donut, cinnamon vanilla caramel. Vanilla apple tart, apple cider vinegar spiked custard ice

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    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

    4.7
    (373 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Saw this place near my hotel in DTLA and heard a lot of good things about it. After eating ramen, I…read morewent to grab some ice cream from here. The place is super small and no line, but the flavors were plentiful. I forget what they do, but you can get a combo of flavors in a single scoop. Cookies n cream and cookie dough are my two favorites, so I got that combo. It was super yummy. No wonder the place has so many positive reviews on Yelp!!

    So an absolute eternity ago, like a decade ago, there was a Paradis in Belmont Shore in Long Beach…read more(which felt like almost as much of a trek from downtown Long Beach as DTLA is, but by bike rather than by train, so we felt a bit more of an excuse to go there and eat ice cream.) Then, an eternity ago, it closed and we were sad. Then Long Beach Creamery opened and we weren't that sad for that long, but still, I absolutely still thought about them every once in a while, sad that they'd left. Then, a much closer eternity ago (about a year ago - I've been super burned-out and not finishing my reviews), I was on my way from an event back to the blue line and walked by and noticed that they had, in fact, just moved. So obviously we had to get some. Verdict - yes, it absolutely was as good as I remembered. I wouldn't go back to DTLA just for ice cream, Long Beach Creamery being walking distance and wonderful, but I would absolutely stop here if I were back in DTLA and wanted ice cream. It's a bit pricey, but all craft ice cream is going to be, and it is definitely craft. And you can save a lot by getting a 3-scoop, which is very much enough to share for two people, if not slightly too much.

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    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA
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    Somisomi

    Somisomi

    4.3
    (613 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

    Yesterday Somisomi was showcasing a collab exclusive flavor 8-bit boysenberry, only available from…read moreApril 18 to April 26. The line was longer than I've ever seen it wrapping around outside. I saw so many young people in cosplay, possibly characters for an anime I'm not familiar with. Look at the photos and see if you recognize it. A character might be called Silverwolf? Anyway, I was so happy to see Somisomi so busy. My friend and I stayed in line for 20 minutes before we were able to place our order, we had only 10 minutes to spare before our tickets at the Aratani Theatre. We wanted to have the milk and 8-bit boysenberry swirl soft serve in a cup. Unfortunately, we realized that we had to decide between possibly not being led into our reserved seat at the theater or missing out on this delicious dessert. It was just a matter of not realizing how long it would take. I don't blame Somisomi because they had a huge number of ahbong to make fresh, and of course, there was no way to cut in line We ended up telling the lovely staff that we had to leave, and to please give our orders under "Coco" to someone for free so it wouldn't be wasted. I'm sure it would've been tart and delicious!! The staff were working hard and very patient. They sometimes had to call names three times to get a response for adding toppings. If you go there and it's crowded, please be patient and also please be ready to go up to claim your order right away for the sake of the waiting hungry crowd ;)!

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    Fosselman's Ice Cream

    Fosselman's Ice Cream

    4.2
    (3.3k reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    Fosselman's Ice Cream is one of the few remaining old-fashioned ice cream parlors that still…read morecaptures a true sense of nostalgia. The parking is limited so park ion the street and you'll see lines outside. Walking inside feels like stepping back in time, with classic décor evokes the charm of a 1970s ice cream shop. There are limited seatings. Whether you're stopping in for a scoop, a sundae, or a milkshake, the experience feels delightfully and reminds you of a simpler era when neighborhood ice cream parlors were the place to gather and enjoy a sweet treat. This pace also sells candy by the pound, as well. There are a dozen plus flavors -- classic, upcoming like Ube mango or celebratory like one dedicated to the Dodgers! Just like old times, you order and pay through one person. You do get a couple samples if you choose.

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    Crowded on this warm evening.
    Crowded on this warm evening.
    Sundae $8.25
    Sundae $8.25
    Espresso coffee and Irish coffee

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    Blue Nova - foodtrucks - Updated July 2026

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