Great tasting shaved ice options to choose from. Be sure to get your fav flavor/s with a scoop of…read morevanilla ice cream and the sweet cream topping. Get at least a size medium. You won't regret it. Try their spam musubi as snack while you wait for your dessert to be created. Excellent, quick service from behind the counter. Lots of free parking in the lot just a couple steps North of this establishment. A must have when visiting Carlsbad Village!

As close as you can get to the islands and stay in SD. First off I have to say after many trips to…read moreHawaii over the years and a regular of Scandi's in Kona nothing beats shaved ice on the islands. However when that craving hits Aloha ice does not disappoint in meeting that shaved ice fix. While most places are advertising "Hawaiian shaved ice" and you end up with a sad snow cone this place is using the legit ice shavers. And if you think shaved ice is the same as a snow cone you're better off saving your money and just go lick a block of ice. Anyway this place uses the proper methods has authentic flavors and does everything right. Short walk from the beach in Carlsbad village it is a perfect treat on a hot summer day. Parking in that area can be tough in the summer so not sure it's worth the effort if thats your only destination. Couple of times I have been it was pretty busy and the staff has been friendly, but might benefit from a 3rd employee taking orders. Usually is 2 people working, taking turns taking orders then going to make it while the 2nd person helps the next person in line. This is fine but if it busy this can cause the line to back up a bit. Overall great shaved ice and fills that desire for the islands without the 5hr flight but ultimately that is the biggest problem with it, you're enjoying it on the beach in San Diego instead of the beach in Hawaii

The shop itself has a really cozy, vibe. You can tell it's a local favorite. Service was friendly,…read moreand there's a good variety on the menu if you're into both drinks and snacks. The taro bingsoo was super light and fluffy. Not overly sweet, which I actually appreciated. It's definitely a good shareable dessert, especially if you want something refreshing instead of heavy. The taro with creme brulee was the standout for me though. The layers were really pretty, and once mixed, it had that creamy taro flavor with a slight caramelized richness from the brûlée topping. It felt a little more elevated than your typical taro milk tea.

"One of these things is not like the other... Tea Amo…read moreapparently believes the menu is more of a work of fiction than a promise. I asked why what was being offered didn't match what was advertised on the menu. The employee looked at me like I was the one speaking nonsense, then hit me with a shrug and, "I don't make the rules." Cool. You may not make the rules, but someone sure made this menu--and apparently nobody bothers to make sure it matches reality. If your customers need a decoder ring to figure out what's actually available versus what's printed, that's not a customer problem. That's a business problem. Do better. Or at the very least, update the menu so it stops catfishing people. Seriously... WTF."

I visited the Escondido Matcha Cafe Maiko for the first time last week! I can officially say I've…read morevisited all three locations in San Diego! There was plenty of parking in the plaza. There were a few tables, and high top bar seating inside the location. I enjoyed a matcha latte with less sweetness, less ice, and with boba. The boba quality was great! I feel like the boba could be hit or miss at the Mira Mesa branch.

I was visiting San Diego and came across Matcha Maiko, so l decided to stop by because I'd been…read morewanting to try their matcha. When I walked in, the kiosks weren't working, so ! waited at the front for someone to take my order. Instead, all I could hear was an older lady loudly screaming at one of the employees. It was loud enough that I could hear everything from the front counter, and it honestly gave me secondhand embarrassment. The employee was being embarrassed in front of everyone in the store, which made for a really uncomfortable atmosphere. Because of the confusion, I ended up ordering through their website instead. Unfortunately, the drink was disappointing. They added a huge scoop of strawberry syrup that completely overpowered the drink. I went there to try Matcha Maiko's matcha, not a cup full of strawberry syrup. On top of that, the syrup wasn't even mixed in properly, so l kept getting mouthfuls of syrup at the bottom I was really looking forward to trying this place, but between the uncomfortable experience in the store and the poorly made drink, it wasn't the experience I had hoped for.

Lutchi and Mary's is delicious! I work in San Diego now and get to try new restaurants often, and…read morethis place is my favorite meal I've had in the 7 months I've been working here. I am not kidding, it is insane! So delicious that I'm ordering it two days in a row to bring home. I ordered the famous Pork Sisig, which was recommended by the staff, with the garlic rice. It was so delicious. Came out sizzling, such great flavor. I would give this place 6 stars!!! The manager Jane and the atmosphere is great. I'm not surprised they have so many loyal customers because they just gained another one. Best spot to eat in San Marcos! Can't recommend enough

I'm so disappointed with the Filipino food. The sinigang didn't taste fresh. There's only a few…read morepieces of pork belly and the eggplants were undercooked. It's also weird that they served us rice but we had to wait 15 minutes for the sinigang to come out. The lumpia is not worth it. It's thin, burnt crispy, and barely any filling. It doesn't represent how tasty and popular lumpia is! The wait for the second entree was 30 mins!!! The lady in the front kept telling me that "it's coming out soon" but each time food comes out from the kitchen, it's not for us. By the time we got the canton pancit, it didn't even taste good! It was too salty and the chef overdid it with the celery. It literally tasted like soy sauce celery noodles. I also didn't realize it's not rice noodles... I know the description said "fat noodles" but I thought it'd still be the traditional rice noodles but thicker. I won't return. I'm going to stick to take-out only Filipino restaurants. The quality is better, food is authentic, and way more affordable than here.

Delicious 12/10 will definitely try again!!!…read more Delicious! Get all the add ons on top, it's worth the extra money. Support small business, very hard working people here aswell! I've seen them clear a very long line quickly! Love their flavors and the beach vibe is always the move

First time trying this place and it was good. I had the Dole whip pineapple. It was amazing. The…read moreservice was great and friendly. It was located on the beach on Camp Pendleton. The ambiance is nice since it is on the beach. It was convenient if you want something refreshing and cold to eat on a hot summer day.

This place is the best! Great big servings of shaved ice with generous flavor added and the people…read moreworking here are awesome!

O'side shaved ice is my go to spot whenever I'm in California for a visit. The staff are really…read morefriendly and I found out that they use the same machine that they use in Hawaii! Definitely a must stop when you're in town! I'll definitely be back on my next trip :) They feature customer photos on their Instagram too so follow them to see if you're in their next post (@oside_shavedice)

They were really nice. -It was fun to watch it made…read more- SUPER COOL that you can customize it and mix the colors. - few said it was ok, when I asked what it was... we all agreed it was the flavors. Flavors used were: Blue raspberry and Tigers blood -flavors taste good alone. Not so well mixed. - I liked the Cherry Lime, the other ones not so much Presentation was 5/5 -The taste was not what I expected. Staff was friendly and following COVID safety procedures.

The Kona Ice truck pulled up to our campus and graciously offered free shaved ice...perfect timing…read more It was such a sweet/refreshing surprise. The owners were very fun and friendly. There were tons of delicious flavors to add to the shaved ice. The wild watermelon and blue raspberry were delicious.

We were visiting Encinitas and decided to stop by CARiN de Ria, and I'm so glad we did. It was such…read morea nice little restaurant with a really relaxed vibe. We sat by the open window facing the street, and it was nice just enjoying the beautiful weather and watching people walk by. That's one of the things I love about the San Diego area--it just has a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere. The food was really good. The pork BBQ was my favorite, my little one couldn't get enough of the adobo, and the halo-halo was amazing. It was so good that we ended up ordering a second one! The staff was very friendly and helpful, and they made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. It was just an enjoyable meal all around. We'll definitely be back the next time we're visiting the San Diego area. Thanks again for the great food and hospitality!

I came here a couple months ago but forgot to post my review!…read more I thoroughly enjoyed dining here. I remember strolling in and getting seated quickly. I ordered the beef salpicao which I had never tried before and it was amazing. The beef was tender and juicy with rich flavor. The flavor was delicious and it wasn't too salty. It was one of those flavors that I think everyone would enjoy if they tried it. My friend had the lechon sisig which I tried and thought was also good. I also tried the lychee beer which was super delicious and did not taste beer-like or alcoholic at all. It was more like a sweet treat to enjoy. This restaurant is tucked away. I remember walking in a little later on a weekday with a friend and the restaurant was completely empty except 3 other people. I hope they get more business (if they haven't already) because their food is great and it was easy to find parking I am looking forward to coming here again and trying new dishes. I'm especially looking forward to getting a dessert next time.