I came in with a friend for a quick sweet treat earlier this week and was so glad we decided to…read morestop by! This location is a newer, more modern version of the original Westwood location (which we also love). Service was incredibly warm and friendly, samples were plentiful, and servings were hefty. Truly enjoyed our visit! Please stop by if you are in the area!

Before our first visit here, I had never even heard of Persian ice cream, let alone how popular…read moreSaffron Rose is in LA. However, I was still more than happy to check them out when my gf suggested coming here. All of their hype and praise was certainly a big reason why, as well as me wanting to see what Persian ice cream tastes like, but, quite simply, how could I ever say "no" to trying a new ice cream shop? Especially to cap off such a warm evening out! While I can't say how this location compares to their spot in LA, I liked how low-key and unassuming this place felt. Past the counter/register, there's a small amount of seating to the back, but there's also a bunch of seats and tables right out in front. More importantly, though, their display case of ice cream is chock full of enticing options. Inspired by ingredients and flavors from around the world, Saffron Rose's roster of flavors is quite diverse. What's more, from their Mango and French Espresso to their Saffron & Pistachio and Passionfruit, they all looked equal parts unique and delicious! -- FRENCH ESPRESSO While it may not have been quite as amazing as I had hoped, this was still pretty good. Although I wish the taste of the espresso had been more robust, it still had a decent coffee flavor to it that I really liked. -- PASSIONFRUIT I got this mostly because I wanted something a bit tart and citric to balance the French Espresso and it did the trick. The passionfruit was refreshing and I liked that the taste of it wasn't overly acidic. -- SAFFRON WITH PISTACHIO Presumably their namesake flavor? Either way, this may not have been my favorite flavor, but it wasn't bad. The taste of saffron was decently strong and I liked how the pistachios in this added some texture. -- MANGO Of all of the flavors I've tried, this is easily my favorite. Not only did it feel rather refreshing (especially on such a warm night), but it also had a surprisingly strong taste of mango to it. -- POMEGRANATE Unfortunately, this was pretty disappointing. Much like when I got the passionfruit flavor, I wanted something fruity and light to offset the pistachio, but this was a little bit sharp and acidic for my liking. -- GREEN PISTACHIO I love pistachios, so I had some high hopes for this one, but it missed the mark for me. For whatever reason, the taste of pistachios didn't come across as well as it did with the other flavors and the chunks of pistachios felt surprisingly soft. -- PINK ROSE My least favorite of the bunch, but, to be fair, I'm also just not a fan of floral flavors and the rose water showed up most prominently in this one. Even though the first couple of bites were okay, the taste of the rose was too much for me after that. Regardless of the flavor, one thing I noticed about Saffron Rose's ice cream is that they're somewhat similar to gelato, but with a slightly gummier texture to them. What's more, all of the ice cream is made with rose water, which, as mentioned, I'm not a huge fan of, though it was pretty subtle in all of them except the Pink Rose. Also, I didn't care for the wafers they give you either. While I appreciate that they can complement the ice cream well (they resembled those classic cake ice cream cones), the wafers had more of a soft, semi-stale texture rather than a crisp one (unless that's they way they're supposed to be). All and all, considering how they're one of the only Persian ice cream joints around, Saffron Rose is by no means bad in any way. At the very least, their ice cream is certainly unique and even better than some of the gelatos I've had. However, as someone who prefers a more classic, creamy scoop of ice cream, I think Saffron Rose is just okay. My gf, on the other hand, is definitely a fan, so I'm sure more scoops of their Mango and French Espresso will be in my future the next time we visit when we're back in town again! THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is popular. More or so at this Irvine Spectrum location. Who could…read moreresist a nice, creamy, refreshing scoop of ice cream on a warm day? So yummy. Service is also good here.

Stopped by Handel's Homemade Ice Cream at the Spectrum to get something to eat. There were only 2…read morepeople in front of me, but unfortunately the line moved slowly. They have about 30+ flavors, and I wanted to sample some but it just seemed like I would be holding up the line, as the ice cream is a little walk away from the counter and you can't see what's inside the cases. Anyways I went with the 4 scoop sampler. 4 scoop sampler ($8.75) - The price was reasonable and I went with pistachio, chocolate peanut butter brownie, graham central station, and knot your average dough. The pistachio here was really disappointing though in terms of flavor. Out of all the ones I had, I probably liked the peanut butter brownie one the most. If you do get ice cream from here, get ones that have items mixed in it for that extra surprise. Overall the ice cream was just middle of the road in terms of taste and it kind of reminded me of Baskin Robbins or the Rite Aid brand of ice creams I had when growing up. The setup needs to be improved or at least have more than 1 person working the counter. I really wanted to try some flavors, but didn't want to hold up the line.

I had their Dubai chocolate soft serve. It was really delicious! They're soft serve taste much…read morepremier and rich than typical soft serve. It was a lot for one person, so I recommend sharing 1 between two people. I was worried that it would be too sweet, so I asked for the chocolate sauce to be on the side and then just dipped it on my own. The pistachio crunch on the Dubai chocolate soft serve is so delicious & paired so well together with the soft serve. The staff was nice and even let us sample other soft serve flavors before we landed on Milk. The Yogurt flavor is a great option if you don't want milk it taste better than Yogurtland's Tart IMO!

Thanks (again) to Yelp for introducing us to yet another place (otherwise, I'm rarely in this…read moreshopping center). With other reviewers commenting on the great staff/service (and being one in which service can make-it-or-break-it for me), I anticipated, at minimum, a perfunctory greeting upon entering; however, there was no greeting, smile, or acknowledgement (and we were the only guests in the store). Their kiosks were user-friendly. Fortunately, being the only guests, it was safe to assume that the number called was our order (as the printed receipt was completely blank). Our orders were completed in a timely manner. The flavors of our swirled chocolate and milk flavored soft serves were tasty, with a nice consistency that held its shape. The Milk/Chocolate Swirl Base ($5.50) + Mochi Balls (+ .95) + Roasted Pistachios (+ $1.50). I'm eager to try some of their Signature creations. Fun local find!

We walked in for a quick snack after exploring the district and the person working there was…read morelovely. There are lots of options to choose from aside from macarons but they had lots of flavors and colors of those. They also had gelato and pastries. My son chose the raspberry cheesecake and it ended up being so delicious. I am picky with cheesecake and this one really hit. It was super creamy and not too sweet. It was also really cold which was so satisfying in this hot weather. We sat right outside on the chairs that you can find all around the district. There is also a little splash pad/water show right outside. The sweet person helping us even offered to give my son a macaron "on the house" since he was staring at them so intently. I mean they were quite beautiful. Will definitely be visiting again!.

Absolutely terrible! Wouldn't waste a moment here. On…read moregoogle it says it's open so I drove 25 mins to pick up dessert for an event. Once I arrived the door was locked and there was a sign on the door which said it would open in at 3pm (even though google still said it was open). Although I was very irritated, I decided to stay and wait. Once the time came and I went to the door again to check (I gave them an extra 5 mins), the door was still locked. I knocked a few times and called and still no response. I called again once I got to the car and an employee answered and said she'd need another 5 mins. It seems like she was far from the store and needed time to head over. By that point I would've wasted 1.5 hours of my time so I couldn't wait any longer and left. Absolutely terrible!

Very friendly. And everything is straight fresh fruit! Can't beat that. Good spot!…read more The gentleman at the front was very helpful in explaining his favorites and some of the best choices on the menu. Smoothies were great!

On first impressions, the interior felt uncomfortably warm with little to no circulating air, and…read morethe greeting upon arrival was lacking. To make matters worse, more than half the menu was unavailable. It would have been easier to list the items that were available, as nearly everything our group selected was out of stock. The fresh watermelon juice was served warm, which wasn't exactly refreshing. When I asked for two cups of ice, I was initially given an empty cup. After clarifying that I wanted two cups with ice in them, I was met with eye rolls and an attitude-laden response asking if I wanted six cups of ice instead. One cup of ice was eventually provided, so I had to ask a third time for the second cup, only to receive more visible frustration and poor body language from staff. This entire interaction took place in front of my party, who were equally surprised by what was happening. At one point, we genuinely wondered whether this was a real customer service interaction or an episode of Punk'd. This can't be how they normally operate. I just don't see it working if it is.

Coconut pudding is one of my favorite desserts and Kokonut makes a good one! They offer various…read moreflavors and serve them in plastic jars. I've only had a chance to try a few flavors so far but can't wait to try some news one's. Service is quick and always friendly.

Sadly, I'm not a fan of Kokonut Dessert Bar…read more Their coconut jellies have very little coconut taste and I personally do not like how firm their jellies are. Compared to Melo Melo, I much prefer the coconut jellies from them because the coconut jellies are much smoother and softer. It may be just personal preference, but I do not enjoy the firmness of the coconut jelly from Kokonut because it feels like there is almost too much gelatin and the jelly just breaks into crumbles while you scoop it. The fruits that are inside the jelly are fresh, but this is a pricey dessert to be paying for fruit that makes up less than half of the jar. Their label and jar are cute, but again, I prefer the quality and labeling from another establishment that sells the same product.

I LOVE the texture of a mochi donut. The chewiness and bite of the donut makes me happy. This place…read moreoffers a variety of delicious flavors. Everyone in my family likes a different one. My favorites are black sesame and the fruity pebbles. FYI Mochill is located in the food court of Mitsuwa market.

Located in the Mitsuwa marketplace food court, great place to get your mochi donut fix. They have a…read morevariety of flavors. Their matcha doesn't taste like that overly sweet, artificial kind, it was pretty solid. Black sesame was also a hit. So was the brownie. The fruity pebbles was unfortunately pretty dry, very nostalgic, but otherwise, not the best. If you get the drink combo, you basically get a drink for half off. Got the strawberry matcha, which was very refreshing. Definitely on the sweeter side with some strawberry jam at the bottom. Overall, convenient place to grab mochi donuts. Some quality glaze, but not all flavors were winners.

We got the mochi ice cream (mango, strawberry, coffee, red bean) and it was amazing…read more The mochi was soft and chewy, nothing like the frozen boxed ones at the market. We will definitely be back to try other flavors!

We got a Mango Snow Milk which was - $15 I say it's a decent size for shareable…read more When we came there we saw that there were two workers. Both workers didn't really try to assist or say something until you come up to the register to tell them you are ready to go order. Maybe a little tip for workers that maybe they should ask the people if they have any questions or something they could help. I felt that some sort of training can be nice to workers. The inside is very spacious as what I remember few years back. But it seems like they have less options as before. I gave this a 3 star for maybe have more hospitality training for being FOH.