Nothing but good things to say about this place! Everything is extremely high-quality, including…read morethe ice that they get from Japan. The strawberry sauce is incredible, and the ice cream and cream are also so good! I've come another time and tried their regular strawberry kakigori and the Halo Halo special. The strawberry Kumo and strawberry kakigori are both 12/10 The Halo Halo was maybe an 8/10, but still very good! Definitely one of my favorite dessert spots!

This is a nice place to get some cool desserts to cool off the San Diego heatwave that has hit…read more(summer 2026). They have a nice selection of different desserts. We ordered a Strawberry Shaved Ice, Banana Strawberry Chocolate Parfait and a Mochi Cloud Cone. Everything tasted delicious. Ingredients tasted fresh and while it was sweet, I feel like it wasn't overly so. The parfait had cornflakes along with fruit (bananas, strawberry, mandarin orange and a cherry). I was unsure about the cornflakes, but it actually worked adding another texture to the parfait. Everyone else enjoyed their dessert. There were a total of 5 in our party and it was more than enough to share. The have plenty of other options including dairy free, Kawaii Cups, GO TO cups, and drinks. The decor is cute. My group loved the art of various desserts liked shaved ice hanging around this little dessert cafe. We all enjoyed the art they put in their tables as well. Our favorite was probably the table with the ducks surrounding the polar bear. There is a fair amount of seats and tables were clean. Service was good, the ladies here were quite friendly. With the amount of detail and careful attention they put, I would say everything came out pretty quickly. One negative I can think of is the parking situation. The Convoy area can get very busy and parking can become scarce. They have a small amount of parking and do charge after 2 hours (if I'm not mistaken). It looks misleading because if you aren't paying close attention (and read the sign) you may just download the app and pay for parking when you don't need to. The only other negative I can think of is pricing. It is a little pricey here, but what isn't these days. I would say that portions are decent and most desserts could probably be shared. We like this place and will definitely return. 4.5 / 5: Desserts 4.5 / 5: Service 4 / 5: Cleanliness 4.3 / 5: Overall

Best shave ice ever! Amazing options for flavors and really nice staff! For sure coming backread more

This was SOOOOO GOOD!!! I drove 2 hours from the Orange County area to try this! Definitely worth…read morethe drive. It was pretty busy when I went so there wasn't much sitting room inside. However, that didn't stop us from devouring our shaved ice. You have to add ice cream too your shaved ice and snow cap.

Decent service food was smaller than expected but overall very delicious would come againread more

WOW!! This place is legit! Happened to be in this area and was looking for great place to get some…read moreomurice and stumbled into this little gem of a place!! First, street parking only but don't let that deter you from coming coz every inch or foot that you spend walking to this place is all worth it. Secondly, love the ambiance. Reminds me a lot of those ikazaya pubs in Japan but a little more chic and modern. They have bar seating of about 10 and 6-8 tables inside. But they also have outdoor seating. So I came at exactly 11 am and I was the second guest and they sat me at the bar. By 11:30 am, the entire resto was full, not granting it was a Saturday morning but people prolly got smart to come here early before the lunch crowd gets bigger. So for the food, I had to order their Hayachi Omurice and Chef Soichi's Chicken karage and both were BOMB! 11/10 each! Love the flavor of the rice and nice touch of thin slices of meat and the egg was perfectly made. I just wished there were heapings of those egg. The sauce was slightly tangy but love the flavor. The other star of my meal was the karage. Prolly the Top 2 karage I've had. I liked how they sliced in lengthwise and there not too much coating. And it wasn't oily and very juicy inside. Well seasoned and it came with lemon wedges and kewpie mayo. All I did was sprinkle some Nanami Togarashi for an added umami flavor. Overall, this should be on your top 10 restos in San Diego. Service was excellent, the servers were all friendly and always smiles!! Kudos to you guys!! I'll be back for sure!!

Everything about this place is glorious. Everything on the menu looks delicious. I loved the vibes…read moreinside. I want to go here everyday

Me: lemme get a small Me: sees the small and thinks I should…read morehave shared Also Me: Eats the entire thing. SO GOOD! Glad I found this place. Average inside - not for large crowds though Staff was great

Unique taiwanese shaved snow place. there's no other place like this in San Diego that i know of…read more It's a small business that has been around for at least a decade. Very busy friday/weekend nights, lines usually long but if you go weekdays it's better. the snow is made with real ingredients unlike other places that use powders/syrups for flavor. The blocks of snow are already flavored (think of it like a big block or ice cream, just shaved in layers). Service is also generally good! I would recommend getting any dairy based snow with condensed milk layered! it brings out the flavor. the non dairy flavors are like sorbet but also very tasty (i like the lychee or super lemon which tastes like frozen lemonade). if you pick a build your own bowl, it's weighed (snow or softserve) after you get toppings. I notice it's usually between $5-$10 obviously dependent on weight but the minimum is 4.50 so if you are below that, they'll just charge 4.50. I'd recommend this place if you want a lighter sweet treat! Other places can be heavy but because this is shaved, it's easier on the tummy. they do also have waffle creations that seem good for couples to share~ (my favorite is the strawberry shorty, it has cheesecake bites and fresh strawberries, the waffle, and vanilla softserve). they have taiyaki too but it's not like somi somi where there's icecream inside, it's just filled or plain (the nutella one is really good). also their thai tea drink is really good

Sad to report that the Carmel Valley location's been permanently closed for a while now. It's our…read morevery good luck, however, that the Convoy location is open and turning out shaved absolutely exquisite shaved snow. The nutella flavor is nothing short of addictive. They offer other attractive connections as well, mainly various soft server and waffle based treats. Service at the counter is speedy. I just wish they'd pause to clean the tables more frequently. It's quite off putting to be frustrated in the search of a clean table time and time again.

The Italian Ice was great. Flavors really came through and it wasn't overly sweet…read more Lots of flavor choices and they had several good standbys for kids. Pricing wasn't crazy, and I liked that they let you get multiple flavors even at the smallest size. Service was quick & friendly. We will return.

Aloha gang! It's SO HOT this week, I needed some relief. This past weekend I saw the booth for So…read moreCal Famous Beach Ice at the Poway Farmers Market and tried a medium ice cup. The flavor was so good and it really cooled me off. I decided to go to the actual storefront to purchase another cup during the week I went first thing on the morning and the friendly employee greeted me and helped me choose some flavors. The store was colorful and casual. I decided to go with Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon. It was the perfect combination. They offer a good variety of flavors. Something for everyone. So...stop in and cool off with a sweet and enjoyable cup of ice. You'll be glad you did, especially when the temps are as hot as they've been this week.

Amazing Hawaiian Shave Ice catering. The homemade flavors were amazing, not your average store…read morebought Toriani flavors either. Flavors like melon, mango, ube, and pina colada. Served authentically with the ice cream, sweetened condensed milk and fun toppings. The service was fantastic. The guests all raved about the shave ice. It was a huge hit!

Lil' Yetties catered an event at my office for employee appreciation week and it was such a great…read moreexperience! We were able to get ice cream underneath our shave ice and choose from a variety of flavors. I got the Blue Hawaiian and Guava mixed. There was an assortment of toppings including fruits and jelly balls. The shave ice was made fresh for each order and was so silky smooth. It was a huge hit!

Excellent "creme" brulee! I read some reviews saying they didn't like it bc it wasnt "set", but I…read morethink that this creme brulee is just a different kind of creme brulee! I loved this whole concoction! The creme brulee was firmer on top and towards the bottom it was a soft whip cream mousse type of texture. It was fabulous! I thoroughly enjoyed this dessert! The mango was sweet and savory, and the ice cream, I chose sticky rice mango flavor, it acted as a pallete cleanser for me. The ice cream wasn't sweet but refreshing! I really did enjoy this creme brulee. For 12$ I think this portion is enough for 3 people as its very rich and filling. The inside is very roomy and big. I loved the fake coconut tree in the middle. This is a nice place to hang out and be around all the mango goodness! The cashier and person who made my food was really nice too.. he was patiently waiting for me to order as I couldn't decide for quite some time.

I tried the Ube Shaved Ice, and unfortunately, it wasn't worth the price. The portion is definitely…read morehuge, but a good amount of the shaved ice ends up falling onto the tray when you scoop it, so you're not really getting as much as it initially appears. The biggest issue for me was the flavor. It was surprisingly bland, even after adding the condensed milk on top. For how expensive it was, I expected a lot more flavor and honestly just didn't feel like I got my money's worth. I might give MNGO Cafe another try and try the boba, but I definitely won't be ordering the shaved ice again.

Pretty tasty matcha and red bean bingsoo. They put crunchy stuff around and the four mochi squares…read morewere addicting. Just order and find a seat or find a seat and order. Whichever comes first.

Got KBBQ nearby with a friend and we both wanted to end the day with bingsu. We walked over from a…read moredifferent plaza but parking in this one looked a bit difficult. The staff was young and deep in conversation while we waited at the cash register to order. We didn't mind though. There are tables available inside and outside as well as a restroom inside. We ordered the mango and strawberry matcha flavors. The mango was so refreshing and yummy. I love how much of the sliced ripe mango they pile onto the bingsu. My friend really enjoyed the strawberry matcha flavor too especially with some condensed milk drizzled over top. She said the whipped cream was nice and light which went well with the earthy matcha and sweetness of the strawberries. I enjoy going to any Sul & Beans location, and this one is no different.

$28.73 all in for three orders: Short, Tall, and a Cone…read more Let's get the obvious part out of the way: there was a line. It was two storefronts long. It took us 43 minutes to get to the counter. Forty-three minutes. At that point, you have enough time to question your life choices, make several new friends, and convince yourself that gelato is technically a meal. This place isn't really set up like a typical ice cream shop. There's one register and two scoopers, and the scoopers seem to rotate through like Vegas blackjack dealers as they go through a very deliberate routine. Watching them work felt less like standing in line at an ice cream shop and more like being taken on a small culinary tour. And that's intentional. An's calls it a "flavor tour," offering guests a sample of every flavor before ordering. Their menu rotates every couple of weeks, and the gelato is made from scratch with fresh, local ingredients. There were seven menu items, but there's always eight flavors and they offer samples of everything. We arrived when there was a shift change, and the person behind the counter asked if we wanted to do the samples or just order. After waiting 43 minutes, do you think I wanted the samples? Hell yeah I did. At that point, I had earned my tiny cup of gelato. I truly appreciated the experience. It never felt like the staff was simply trying to get people through the line. They were explaining flavors, answering questions, and actually providing a service. The scoopers really are more like tour guides. During the wait outside, I walked over to the bottle shop on the corner and bought us some water. When I came back, someone from An's came outside and offered everyone in line a cup of water. Lol. Apparently they had already figured out that people standing in the sun on the sidewalk for 43 minutes might need hydration. But that's service. The parking situation is tight. I had to make a few circles before finding a spot, which meant my gelato pilgrimage had an appropriate amount of suffering attached to it. But then came the payoff. The product is excellent. Every flavor we tried was delicious, including the Phở, which I absolutely did not expect to like as much as I did. Somehow, it works as do all the flavors. The curators use ingredients that taste like they actually matter. The flavors are distinct, balanced, and thoughtfully constructed rather than just being unusual for the sake of being unusual. I went with the cone, which is by far the best value of the three options, and had Pienfu and Hampton. Pienfu is oolong with butterscotch peanut butter. Hampton combines dark chocolate, white chocolate, and butter cookie. Separately, both were fantastic. Together, these were even better. Would I wait 43 minutes again? Absolutely not. Would I happily come back and eat more of this gelato? Absolutely. There have to be some off-hours when I can walk in without joining a standing parade; and when I find that time, I'll be back. The flavors are creative without being gimmicky, the ingredients are top-notch, the staff actually engages with customers, and the whole thing feels like there's genuine care behind it. I just need to figure out what time to come back when everyone else is asleep!

this is by no means a fair rating - I had it delivered to me so it was basically soup but my god…read more Number one gelato spot in the us is not an easy shoe to fill, but man they met my expectations Moyozashi- hojicha black cherry dark chocolate, insane flavor combo. The crunchy chocolate fantastic and hojicha still shone despite the strong cherry Pho- it tastes like pho what can I say. Strong cinnamon and it really did feel like pho but sweet. They did what other can only dream of doing well