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    Cocohodo

    4.0 (691 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Coffee & Tea

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Ham and cheese sandwich
    Ninah P.

    Came here for the first time to do some studying. I wasn't too sure if it would be a good study spot since I hadn't been before but it worked out nicely. There's a good amount of tables and outlets nearby. I went in the late afternoon on the weekend and it wasn't busy either. The drinks were refreshing. I got the lime mojito and would definitely recommend. I also tried their ham and cheese sandwich. I wish they would have updated photos or a description of the food items. I didn't expect the sandwich to come with mustard and pickles (two things I don't enjoy too much). I would want to come back and try some of their desserts next time though!

    Mango Bingsu
    Jo P.

    Cute place, it was packed but by time we left all the tables were full. Has a lot of variety on the menu. I enjoyed our snow ice, a very shareable portion.

    mango bingsu
    Julia T.

    I've been wanting to try bingsu for a while, and this place satisfied my craving! It is definitely large enough to share between 2 people. The mango was ripe and sweet, mochi was nice and chewy, and the vanilla ice cream on top was quite flavorful. The snow ice itself had less flavor than the vanilla ice cream, but when all eaten together it was really delicious. They've got quite a few tables inside, there were several groups here on a Saturday night. Would come again if I were craving bingsu and in the area!

    Danna E.

    Today I was just looking for something new and simple to satisfy my usual matcha green tea craving on a Saturday morning. Downtown San Mateo didn't work out due to the congestion and protesting, so I end up in this part of town. A random pick seeing the good reviews and I am not disappointed so far. Right next door to Han Kook market on El Camino. Plenty of parking and as soon as you go inside, you are greeted by spaciousness and calm vibe with light K-pop in the background. I thought their menu was interesting, but I was just focused on getting one item and ended up with hot Green Tea Latte for $5.45 Staff that assisted me said my drink was composed of matcha green tea powder + vanilla powder and sprinkled with some sea salt in top. Not a bad concoction! I'll definitely be back for more because my small cup was gone like the wind. I like how there's plenty of small square tables for two and a few round tables for 4+ seats. A plus that they have a small hallway that leads to his and her bathroom. Only downside of this place is that their electrical outlets are far and few so bring your laptops charged or portable chargers if you plan on staying here longer! Overall a decent find today and recommend everyone to stop by here!

    Sheila J.

    Nice walnut desserts with walnut inside and different flavors red bean, Nutella, cream cheese, hot dog. I had only tried the original red bean but today I tried the other flavors and they were all good. Maybe not the hotdog haha. I got a gift box to give a friend of mine. I also got the matcha latte with oat milk and it was good, kind of small size. Overall a really nice cafe to hang out and the walnut desserts are really good.

    Kathleen W.

    We were feeling snacky so coffees, 21 cocohodos and a vanilla ice cream were ordered. Everything was made well and we got to see the process of them making the walnut pastries. It was nice to try it again~

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    Dave D.

    This place stinks, literally. The sewage smell permeates the entire restaurant especially in the back near the bathrooms and kitchen. Despite the stench, the place appears clean and well decorated. The staff is friendly and seems to work hard. O feel bad for them needing to breathe that all day long. It's gross and probably bad for you. The berry bingsu came out quickly and was actually very good. The ice was nicely sweetened and the fruit was fresh and sweet. The ice cream, I suspect, came from the Costco freezer. I'm going to let you look at the picture and see if you see what we see. The berry waffle took a while but wasn't worth the wait. The waffle was kind of undercooked and had minimal flavor. The whole thing had too much whipped cream and a watery sweet sauce. It had the same ice cream as the bingsu. I may go back for the bingsu if they fix the ambiance and stench.

    Sheryl P.

    Our family loves Cocohodo!! We haven't been here for a minute now since we longer live near Sunnyvale. We love eating their walnut pastry. The adults loves the original which comes with red bean filling, and the kids loves the nutella flavor. So good..perfect bite!! We ordered the large bag which comes with 21 pieces, and it's always gone within a day. We also ordered the Mango Bingsu and it was so good!! Refreshing and delicious we devoured it. It was so good. Love how the service is quick and the staff are friendly. I love how there are plenty of place to sit on and enjoy your walnut pastry and Bingsu. They also serve coffee If you want.

    Thanh T.

    We came here for some post dinner dessert on a hot day and it really hit the spot. The shaved ice was a manageable size! Normally they are just waaay too big. They had good flavor options and it tasted great! It was end of night so they didnt have many walnut pastry options left. But the ones we had were delicious. I would try to get there earlier in the day for fresh ones!

    TieuVan P.

    Spacious tea store, clean and nice. Service was fast. Staff is very nice to let me try a cocohodo because it's my first time.

    Mango Shaved Ice
    Chinmay S.

    Nice cozy dessert place serving shaved ice and unique walnut shaped pastries with red beans, Nutella and other fillings. We had the Mango Bingsu. Pretty decent serving size although may not be commensurate for an almost $18 dessert. We enjoyed it but some pieces of mango were hard and lacked flavor. Overall, pretty good. Service was quick but TBH lacked warmth - probably because we came 20 mins before they closed for the day.

    Elsie Y.

    Friendly service and the berry bingsu was good. The waffle in the ice cream waffle item was undercooked and overpriced for the quality. There are plenty of tables and the space is modern. However, the foul sewage smell permeating this space makes dining here unbearable. They need an inspection to figure out the source, better ventilation, and an air filter.

    Cocohodo (hogugwaja): 1/2 Korean Walnut Pastry w/ red bean paste + 1/2 Nutella | 12 pc Mini Box - $13
    Cherylynn N.

    The older I get, the more I fear that I'm turning into my mom...complaining that food is either too salty or too sweet. I haven't started rocking the sun visor and puffy vest yet sooo maybe there's some hope! Anyways, if you like your sweets "not too sweet", the obvs choices: Chinese, Korean, or Japanese pastries/desserts. They won't put you in a diabetic coma the way a triple chocolate fudge cake would. I haven't visited Cocohodo since covid but remember liking their Cocohodo aka hodugwaja, Korean walnut pastries so dropped by after dinner. Cocohodo is a Korean Dessert Café that has been open since 2012 (South Korean Franchise). They offer takeout and dine in. No delivery. No outdoor seating. M E N U Cocohodo signature item: Hodugwaka, *freshly* pressed walnut pastry. Most are familiar with SomiSomi right? This is a walnut shaped bungeoppang/taiyaki, pancake-like batter that's filled with walnut + red bean paste (original), Nutella, or cream cheese. They also have a savory option that's like corn dog bites (no walnut). They also offer bingsu (Korean shaved ice), waffles, ice cream, coffee, tea, smoothies, and blended drinks. Dairy alternatives: Soy, oat, almond milk. M Y P I C K On my last visit, I purchased two mini gift boxes of 12 Hodugwaka w/ 1/2 Original and 1/2 Nutella ($13/box): https://tinyurl.com/45wn6ppw When I opened the box, I was disappointed that the original walnut pastries w/ red bean paste was not warm, nor were they freshly pressed. The pastry shell was stale and dry. I tried warming them up in the airfyer to no avail. Same result....DRY. The whole point of purchasing these pastries is to enjoy them fresh/warm. The Nutella one was warm and melty inside but the pastry shell was also dry (different recipe?). First time ever having this issue so not sure if it's a post-covid/staffing issue thing. They also used to give fresh samples off the press but looks like that's not happening anymore? Unfortunately, it was a waste of $30 and even more embarrassing to gift someone with stale pastries. Really hope this was an anomaly. OTHER NOTES: * I've tried their Bingsu (Korean shaved ice) and the ice is course like a snow cone, not the meltingly soft + creamy, powdery snow texture which I prefer. * Their Misugaru, multi-grain latte (or smoothie) is solid if you're looking for a healthy and nutritious drink with a malty, nutty flavor. * Plenty of outlets for laptop campers. * Easy parking in the plaza and Hankook is just next door.

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    8 months ago

    great cup of tea, very clean, nice ambiance, good kpop playlist in the background, + helpful staff. one of my go-tos!

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    Ask the Community - Cocohodo

    Do these need to be refrigerated? Trying to see if I can take them on a plane back home to Hawaii

    The red bean and Nutella ones definitely don't

    Do they have wall outlets?

    Yes. Lots of outlets there.

    Does Cocohodo offer milk alternatives such as almond or coconut milk? Thanks,…

    Yes, they have soy milk available! It costs a little extra, but the option is there.

    Is this place quiet enough to have a relaxed conversation, even when it's busy?

    Night is a bit more busy and a little more noisy but good enough for a conversation.

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    Last week it was pretty warm, and I was craving a cold dessert, so we went to Sulbing. It was…read morearound 8 on Sunday night. Oh boy, it was packed! We couldn't find a seat, so we decided to take it home. The QR menu was convenient. The staff were busy and looking tired making shaved ice. They also have a good selection of matcha drinks, coffee, and Korean pastry. I gotta try it out next time. We waited a bit, but they packed it so well that it didn't melt on the way home. It was really good. Good job guys! Overall the service was great, just watch the parking. It can be tricky during busy hrs. Just saying....

    Sulbing is a pretty solid spot for bingsoo, though I don't think it'll be my go-to. It's tucked…read moreinto one of those plazas lining El Camino Real, and the parking is pretty limited. Not only does it get really busy after work hours, many parking spots are reserved for other businesses. It's also usually crowded inside, making snagging a seat a bit hard. It's a popular spot, and I can see why--the menu features many different bingsoo options alongside other desserts, and they're all very beautiful and cute. There's also free WiFi and bathroom access. I will note that they don't seem particularly diligent about cleaning up between customers. You pick your own seats, and when I finally found a table, there was food residue visible on the tabletop. Their prices are a little higher than some other spots in SJ (ranging from ~$13 to $19 pre-tax), and I don't think the quality of the bingsoo is noticeably better to justify the price. I tried a pricier one (the premium strawberry), and found it to be quite good, but not $20 good. Plus, some aspects seem designed more for pictures than for eating. The little cheesecake slice is a bit hard because it's cold and difficult to eat with the shaved ice. That said, their bingsoo does taste good! The fruit tasted fresh and sweet, and the portion was enough for me to share with my partner. I wish the condensed milk was provided on the side instead of already poured on top, but I didn't mind the amount they gave. I may not be back immediately in the future, but I wouldn't mind visiting again. I would probably stick to the lower-priced options myself, though. If you visit, do keep in mind that it's usually really busy--your order probably will take a minute, and whether that's worth it or not is up to you.

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    Izumi is a really solid matcha spot. You can taste the authenticity and quality of the matcha, and…read morethey whisk it really well. My first experience was pretty mid because the ceremonial matcha latte was VERY strong and bitter. I couldn't finish it and it made me super jittery. After coming back a few more times though, I found a couple things I really liked. The Crème Brûlée Matcha was delicious. I finished the entire drink. You can't change the sweetness level, which is unfortunate, but their recommended sweetness actually balanced the stronger matcha really well. The ice cream is probably the best thing here. Super creamy, perfectly sweet and really well blended. I would honestly come back just for the ice cream. The strawberry matcha latte was pretty unmemorable to me, and the hojicha was also extremely bitter. Service was good. The barista was kind and helpful, which I appreciated. You order through a kiosk, so there isn't a ton of interaction overall. When I first came around their opening, there was basically no line. After they started getting more hype, the lines became longer and longer. I think it's worth trying, but personally I wouldn't wait in a huge line for it. Overall, the matcha itself tastes authentic and is prepared well, but some drinks are just too bitter for my preference. My recommendations: the ice cream or Crème Brûlée Matcha. Those were easily the standouts for me.

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    This was my first time trying their popular Jianbing (eggy crepe burrito). I chose the pork belly…read moreoption $16.95 and added a passionfruit iced tea ($3 more) to make it a combo. This spot is a takeaway counter only and shares the space and kitchen with Mayan Kitchen. You order at one of the electronic touchscreen screens and wait for your order. There's a rewards membership program here with Toasttab too. My review of the pork belly jianbing: Very flavorful and filling. The pork was sliced in thin slivers and marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. There were crispy wonton skins and cilantro in the filling too. The crepe wrapper itself had a chewy and pliant mouthfeel. Passionfruit tea that came with the combo was a bit sweeter than I'd prefer, especially since the pork belly marinade was already sweet. But the iced tea was refreshing on a warm sunny afternoon. I would come back to try other filling options for their jianbing when I'm in the area. Current price in August 2026 for Jianbing is $16.95, add an iced tea for $3 more.

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