If you are looking for a crispy japanese crepe, this place is the goat! Other crepe places just…read morecan't compare. Their shave ice is great too and so many flavors to pick from. I love the rice ball as a topping and not a lot of places have it as an option. Truly 10/10.

I think this place is pretty good compared to what's around the area…read more The only downside is that there's only four-ish tables inside and I ended up just eating it in the parking lot. They have vast variety of flavors and also sell crepe! Their crepe is more on the crispy side if you are into that

My new favorite shaved ice place is now Tsuke Artisan Ramen in Old Town Pasadena (get their brown…read moresugar shaved ice!!!) I came to this Meet Fresh MPk location today only out of convenience. It wasn't bad, just very pricey for what you get (tiny amount of each topping, so you see mostly white ice for $16.) Easy street and plaza parking.

I like going to Meet Fresh, it's always refreshing to order their drinks and also their Icy Grass…read moreJelly combo. You can't go wrong. The Monterey Park location is probably the newest, as it's located underneath the Holiday Inn Hotel, facing the street. It's very spacious inside, and they're not always crowded nor packed. However, this location seems to limit their menu items. The few times I've been here, maybe it's because they're almost closing, they run out of ingredients to build their icys'. I hope that's the case because there are so many line items covered in their menu. Other locations tends to have more items available for you to choose from. Anyhow, it's okay, as long as they continue to make their desserts up to par. Parking is usually in abundance. As the hotel doesn't seem as busy. But the wait at this Meet Fresh can be awhile before you get your order.

Best raspados I had in a long time specially the nuez with coco is delicious. Love that they are…read moreclean also.

Respectable business serving ice cream and snacks. The service can use some work when it comes to…read morecustomer service. The place was clean and items were easy to locate. The prices are reasonable and the product is fresh. We ordered two banana splits and with had no complaints. Well made with fresh bananas and tasty ice cream. I would consider returning if ever in the area.

Very happy I stopped by after reading reviews. Working right down the street on Valley, this place…read moreis a must try! Came in starving and left with a box to go (plus an extra portion for lunch). Food came in a generous helping and the flavors were spot on. The place was filled at 10:30 in the morning for lunch and breakfast. Service was friendly, everyone behind the cash register and the grill had the aloha spirit. Place was decorated quite nicely, with lots of island decor and U of Hawaii merchandise on the wall. Looking forward to my next visit!

Aloha Food Factory is a great spot for a quick bite. My husband and I got two Spam Musubis each…read more(SGV passport redemption) and an extra order of their famous Macadamia Nut Pancakes. Their musubis were hot and fresh when served. They were cut in half to fit in their to-go containers, which was thoughtful and convenient. The spam they used wasn't the traditional kind that we're used to seeing. It was thicker, but still tasted the same. There was also a lot of teriyaki sauce that off-set the salinity from the spam. There was more sauce than I'd like, it can get a bit messy when you eat them. It was delicious, none-the-less! I definitely recommend getting those. My husband enjoyed the Macadamia Pancakes! He said loved the cream on top and the portion was well worth the $9. The restaurant was pretty packed when we got there around 11am on Sunday. There is only one cashier, so the line will build easily and start to feel a bit congested. They have several menus available to peruse while you're waiting to order. Parking is tight and can be a challenge. We had to circle twice before we found one. Note, it is shared between them and another establishment. They offer seating indoor and outdoor in front and back of the restaurant. Both sides are shaded, it's a great option if you want to enjoy the breeze. I don't normally drive out this way, but I'm glad this passport forced me to come out to try this one. I would love to try their poke! Thanks, Aloha Food Factory, for the great food! We will coming back again.

My friend and I wanted to get some matcha and the options in the mall didn't seem too great. Maiko…read morewas nearby and offered premium delicious matcha. I actually prefer it without too much added sweetener so it's perfect but you an ask them to add sweetener if it's too light. The aesthetic inside is modern and simple. Staff is friendly and you can customize your drinks.

Stopped by on a Sunday around 7 pm and ended up waiting about 20 minutes after placing our order,…read morewhich wasn't too bad considering how busy it was. The shop was lively and fairly noisy, with a mix of booths and tables for seating. We ordered the Maiko Special with ube and matcha soft serve. Overall, it was just okay. The soft serve itself was smooth, creamy, and had a nice balance of ube and matcha flavors. However, there was a bit too much red bean for my liking. The portion is generous and definitely something I'd recommend sharing. The staff was friendly, and our order came out in a reasonable amount of time despite the crowd. While this wasn't a standout dessert for me, it's a fun spot to satisfy a soft serve craving.

I finally got to try the chicken katsu sando from here today taken to go. The chicken was good, a…read morelittle dry on the edges but there's a sauce you can drizzle on it. Nice slaw to balance things out. Will return to try some other items when in the area.

What We Ordered: -Pork Katsu Plate $16.95…read more-Original Chicken Katsu Sando $12.95 -Honey Walnut Shrimp Sando $16.95 -Sac Sac Orange $2.50 I've wanted to visit this Japanese-style convenience store. We never had the chance to visit it when we were in Chinatown, but this location is much more convenient for us. I know my wife and son also like Pork Katsu. I wanted to try the Honey Walnut Shrimp Sando. It was good, with a very distinct sweet flavor. My wife and son didn't care for it, but I enjoyed it. My wife saw some people with katsu plates and ordered the Pork Katsu Plate, and my son got the Chicken Katsu Sando. In our opinion, the Pork Katsu was the best. The white bread for the sando complemented the katsu so well. Next time, I'd like to order the Pork Katsu Plate. We would definitely come back here again! It's a bit pricey, but it was worth every penny.

I had been talking up the amazing, over-the-top, remember-for-the-rest-of-my-life shaved ice I got…read morein Hawaii. So when, a few minutes later, I came upon Nobuko's truck at Smorgasburg, I had to give it a try, to relive some of those memories. One thing I loved about Nobuko from the beginning: It has so many options for shaved ice, based on different parts of the world. American, French, Mexican, Japanese, Irish and the aforementioned Hawaiian -- who knew there were so many shaved ice varieties. I kind of want to try them all now. But I went with what first attracted me to them and got the Piña Colada shaved ice from the Hawaiian menu, which is made with pineapple, coconut, a pineapple/vanilla soft serve swirl and sweet cream. I loved loved loved that this had soft serve under the ice, one of my favorite parts from what I had enjoyed in Hawaii. This was such a sweet treat and hit all the notes I wanted, making me feel nostalgic. I'm so intrigued to try other shaved ice varieties now. If I come across them again in L.A., I'll definitely order again.

Best place to get raspados !!! Don't skip this place if your in town . I have been coming here for…read moreyears and the flavor hasn't changed .

They have the best raspados. Great serving size and can't beat the price. Employees are always…read morefriends. My favorite place to treat myself during the summer! Been going here for more than 10 years now.