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!

Seems like this spot rebranded since the last time I've visited a few years ago! They still make…read morerefreshing bingsoo and also have tiramisu, banana pudding, and other specials. There is a parking lot onsite. We came on a Friday evening since they are open later than some other dessert shops and it was so busy! We tried the sweet corn and mango bingsoo. Service was friendly. Bingsoo was refreshing but in the corn one, we didn't love the texture from the chocolate chips and in our mango, the chunks were very big and we just wished it was a bit more bite sized. Overall a great spot and we like it! Lots of seating which make for a great date or spot with friends.

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.

Stopped by for some boba because we were in the area. Got two Taro smoothie with boba. Forgot to…read moretell them 50% sweet but it wasn't too sweet when we got them. I really can't stand boba, when it is too sweet. The worker was really friendly so shout out to the worker! I would definitely recommend this place for your boba needs.

Cute spot! It's located on the 3rd floor of the Galleria, so there's a lot of parking. Lots of…read morechoices which I appreciate haha. Joy was a big help and super nice. I got the passionfruit sparkling ade with strawberry popping boba and it's so refreshing. I'm literally about to gulp the rest of it down as I type this haha definitely worth trying

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.

Got a medium matcha latte, sweetened…read more It's unfortunate that the matcha is premade- they just poured it into a cup and added milk. The matcha is a bit chalky but the quality is pretty good. There is no bitterness to it and i can actually taste the matcha. It's not watered down. Sweetness is just right. Service is quick and friendly.

Best fresh strawberry milk shaved ice in South Bay, California…read more Artistically made, most of all natural strawberries with a condensed milk flavor. Strawberries & puree drizzled on top. So refreshing, better than Hawaiian syrup shaved ice. More natural.

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.

I have just tried the Holiday Crystal Sweets Gift Box from Misaky Tokyo !!…read more I can't believe they are really "edible"? They are so delicate & gorgeous! They really look like "crystal". They are perfect holiday gifts, totally one of the kinds. These sweet treats will definitely put a smile on your face! They are vegan & gluten-free. I love their packaging, so stylish and I don't even need wrapping paper for this gift!

I saw this business online at first, and while I thought the candy was beautiful, the price was…read morecompletely out of my price range; it never occurred to me to place an order. Then the owner was at the Japanese garden for December Nights so I could see how nice the candy looks in person, she was offering a discount... and I placed an order. In recent years it feels like everyone I know has been placed on one special medical diet or another. It's so hard these days to find pre-prepared food that multiple people can enjoy, and when I do it usually isn't particularly impressive. These candies are dairy free, gluten free, sodium free, low in sugar, and beautifully packaged in a way that feels like you're really getting something special. The taste of these is mildly sweet and mildly flavored. The texture is the best part, with soft centers, firm exteriors, and fun crunchy "rock" bits: great contrasts. I'm not a big fan of Japanese sweets, but if you are, these are a prime example. But honestly? Mostly I'm grateful for having a special food to share with my loved ones.

Had a wonderful morning at Azucanela! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff made us feel…read morewelcome. Laura and Carol were especially warm, cheerful, and attentive, which made the experience even better. We ordered the chilaquiles and the breakfast sandwich, and both were fantastic. The chilaquiles were fresh and full of flavor with crispy tortilla chips topped with a rich green sauce, egg, cheese, and red onion. The breakfast sandwich was a generous portion on a warm brioche bun with thick bacon, egg, chipotle sauce, and fresh greens. We also tried the churros, which were clearly made fresh to order. They were not overly sweet, perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The horchata coffee was absolutely divine and something I would come back just for. Everything here is made fresh, and you can taste the difference. The outdoor seating area with music created such a joyful, relaxing atmosphere and made the whole morning feel special. I can't recommend this place enough!

Churros, coffee, breakfast burritos, sundae, avocado toast, horchata lattes, marzipan latte…read more Came here to sooth my sweet tooth! Classic Churros and ice cream for me. 3 whole churros. All was good. Parking is a challenge and is mostly street parking. They were open until 10pm on a Saturday which is a plus! Overall good food and good value.

This super casual Thai spot is a fantastic gem for satisfying classic comfort food cravings…read more The boat noodles delivered a rich, flavorful broth. My friend shared some of her Khao Soi with me and it was equally comforting with its deeply savory curry taste. We finished the meal with some mango sticky rice and it was a lovely sweet touch! The ripe mango and sweet coconut rice were delicious, even if a quick sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds on top would have made it perfection.

Geezus - 12/10. For some reason it had been a few years since we had been here but my gosh - where…read morehave we been??!! Ba Mee Haeng Duck porridge Yellow curry with chicken Pork stew Mango sticky rice

I happened to have my eye out for them since they were on too good to go. I finally had the…read moreopportunity to buy some Bundt cake and I did not regret it one bit! Since it was a surprise bag I'm not entirely sure which ones I got I think it was their strawberry crunch, birthday kake, and last one it seemed to be some graham cracker topping but unsure. Every single one had lots of frosting on it. Super sweet but expected! The cake is super moist. I'm just bummed for any delicious food to exist at the South Bay galleria since it always seems dead as a mall. Wishing this establishment the best of luck!

For $7 a pop, I am very dissatisfied. Not cool at all. So not worth the price and the taste is not…read moreimpressive.