Hands down the best hot black sesame soup in Houston--piping hot, rich, and deeply toasted with an authentic depth most local spots lack. For something cold, the Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice with Flan is a total must-order. Milky sweet ice combined with fresh fruit, and a rich flan to top it off. Highly recommend H-Town Cantonese dessert spot! read more

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Overall: 4.2 My group got the fresh fruit shaved ice with strawberry ice cream and coconut pudding. The shaved ice itself was really nice and fluffy, with the condensed milk topping being VERY sweet yet not overpowering. The fruit toppings we got, for the most part, were good. The pineapple and cantaloupe were both okay, though I think they both could've been fresher, but the strawberry and mango were both really good and complemented the shaved ice. I also really enjoyed the strawberry ice cream on top. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it added another dimension to the dish. The coconut pudding, though, was quite disappointing, not tasting like much and overall just feeling like a random and unnecessary addition to the otherwise really good dessert. The ambiance here was the main issue. It is a little bit barebones and not very decorated, but that didn't bother me. What did though was the piercing high pitched noise of the electronics, which made it really hard for me to focus, and the flashing lights, which just made me feel really disoriented. Still, this place is a hidden gem in the Dun Huang Plaza compared to everything else around it, and is definitely worth a try! read more

Juicy Box - Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice With Coconut Pudding - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in Dun Huang Plaza, this spot feels like a hidden gem. I visited with my family as a party of seven. They have a self-service kiosk at the front where you can place your order, or you can order directly with the cashier. Since we had a large group, we ordered several desserts to share. When our name was called, we went to pick up our order, but only about a third of the items were on the counter. We asked if it was our complete order since we were still missing several items. Unfortunately, the employee responded with a rude attitude and simply told us they would call our name again. Despite that interaction, I enjoyed the desserts, especially the fresh fruit, which tasted high-quality and refreshing. The food itself was good, but the customer service could definitely be improved. read more

Juicy Box - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a must after having dinner in chinatown!! There is a self-service kiosk at the entrance, but they also have an area where you can order in person. The service here is fairly quick for the amount of people that are here. It is always packed but the wait time is no more than 10 minutes. We will always order the strawberry and mango shaved ice with 2 scoops of matcha ice cream. The fruit is fresh (there's crates and crates of mangoes in the hallway). Sometimes the strawberries are a bit sour since they aren't in season, but the condensed milk helps balance it out. The matcha ice cream here is sooooooo good. This combination will hit every single time. 100/10 We did try their flan and we werent the biggest fans. Not sure if their flan is different than mexican traditional flan, but theirs seemed to be grainy and the flavor profile was off. We wouldn't order this again, but try it for yourself! Overall: 10/10 read more

Juicy Box - Strawberry and Mango Shaved Ice with Matcha Ice Cream - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We visited Juicy Box on Saturday night, and it was so busy! I loved the self service because you get to customize and see pictures of each item. Service was really fast, and i dreamt of how good the mango + strawberry shaved ice was. Staff was very friendly and we will definitely be back! read more

Came to try their mango sago since I've heard good things about it and it did not disappoint. The ingredients are fresh and the proportions are perfect. It comes with a scoop of ice cream and mango chunks which make it very worth the price. Eating it with a spoon was definitely better than the straw since you can get each ingredient. Service was prompt and quick, ambiance was casual. I will definitely be adding Juicy Box to my dessert rotation. read more

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Not as bustling as some other dessert spots in the area but will be a new go-to for me. Shared a medium shaved ice among 3-4 people and it was perfect and very affordable ($16 for medium). Shaved ice has an ice base (not milk) but it suited the fruits and condensed milk so well. Every bite was very refreshing with the fruits. Flan is on the denser side and not too sweet at all. Pretty quick service, pick up and buss your trays vibe. Definitely want to come back to try some of their other menu items too! read more

Juicy Box - S7. Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice With Flan - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Juicy box is DELICIOUS!!! And if you don't like it get some taste. Haha I had been a few years back and had totally forgotten about it (idk how). But then I saw their videos resurface all over TikTok. So I went and it altered my brain chemistry all over again hehe. So amazing but man the line was stressful. Y'all gotta stop crowding these places hehe but I'm happy they're getting the recognition they deserve. I went and got the mixed fruit shaved ice. It's a bit pricey but delicious. It's 17$ for one bowl but comes with shaved ice, mixed fruit and topped with strawberry ice cream, coconut pudding, flan and drizzled in condensed milk. Delicious! The shaved ice is creamy - melts in your mouth. It's absolutely perfect. Also the ice has taste. I saw another review where they said it's just bland ice. Umm no it's not? It's literally shaved ice mixed in with condensed milk? Some people have no tastebuds lol. You order at a kiosk and they call your number when ready. Pretty fast service. The inside is sort of tight and narrow but when it's not packed you can manage to get a table. I would highly recommend. It's so good!!! read more

Juicy Box - S9. Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice With Flan And Coconut Pudding - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've always loved Juicy Box, it's my go-to spot for shaved ice after a savory meal. The mango shaved ice is my favorite: always sweet and perfectly ripe, even when it's not mango season. The combo of shaved ice, condensed milk, fresh mangoes, strawberries, and ice cream is unbeatable. 10/10. Since it was cold out today, I tried the ginger tofu dessert for the first time. I usually add honey or sugar when I get tofu dessert elsewhere, but this one didn't need anything extra. Perfectly balanced and so comforting. 10/10. read more

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I checked this place out for the first time today, and the menu variety is honestly impressive. They have everything from traditional shaved ice and fresh fruit smoothies to sago and hot desserts. I ended up getting the mango sago drink. The fruit was actually fresh and ripe, which isn't always the case at these types of spots. I also got the hot almond soup with mochi balls (sesame inside). The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is the state of the dining area. Even though it wasn't super packed when I went, almost every available table was dirty/sticky. I had to go find some napkins and wipe down my own spot just to sit comfortably read more

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I love the shaved ice here ! Comes with plenty of fruit, delicious strawberry ice cream, and tasty flan. The ice is smothered in condensed milk too. It's all just divine. I added mochi to this one as an add on per a friends request. I was able to share this bowl with 3 other friends. You order at the cashier, and they will call out your number when your order is ready. Really low key chill place. I've been here multiple times and always enjoy my dessert read more

Juicy Box - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We ordered the mixed fruit shaved ice with flan to share among 4 people, and it was more than enough to satisfy everyone. Each of us also happened to prefer a different fruit topping, which made the sharing more harmonious. The shaved ice has a traditional ice base, so every bite was incredibly refreshing without feeling heavy. Cheap, no-frills vibe. Will definitely be back! read more

Juicy Box - Mixed fruit shaved ice with flan - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kept seeing ads abt the mango sago at juice box online and finally caved in. They require you to pay a minimum amount if you want to pay by card on the kiosk. The wait was not long at all. The mango sago is basically a really heavy mango smoothie with coconut and sago in it. I was not really a fan of the mango. It tasted too dense and heavy and did not really match up with the sago. I think if you want a mango coconut smoothie you're better off just going to heytea. Their mango drink is actually cheaper too... It seems that the shaved ice is the move if you ever come here read more

Juicy Box - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

So refreshing! Juicy box is friendly, fresh, and tasty Taiwanese dessert shop. The menu ranges from icecream to flan to snow! We ordered the flan and strawberry x mango snow. Soo yummy. read more

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fruit was sweet , ice cream was good too. Very busy but there is seating. Clean environment , service was quick. read more

Juicy Box - S4. Fresh Fruit Shaved Ice(Pick 5 Toppings) with vanilla ice cream - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

visited houston for the first time and i definitely wanted to try this taiwanese owned dessert staple in chinatown!! we ordered their mixed fruit with strawberry ice cream and flan and switched out the watermelon for mango. pretty much everything here is customizable and they have a lot of different menu options, it's not just a shaved ice place. there's a pretty decent amount of seating, but i can see it being hard to find one if it's busy because it's still kind of a small space. everything was very clean though. all of the fruits tasted very fresh and the ice cream was sooooo good. great quality, it's not the cheap artificial strawberry. the condensed milk is a good addition as well. it. makes sense why they're always busy. if i lived here i would go here so often!!! read more

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The shaved ice melt too quickly. Probably in styrofoam bowl would keep the appearance of a dessert longer rather than soup. Service speed was ok for a lengthy line. Ambiance, it was busy and crowded. Best to avoid during the weekend. I will give it another try if Im in the area again. read more

This dessert store had lots of familiar and new flavors. We ordered and paid for the caramel ice jelly with fruits, but then told it ran out. So then we ordered the herb jelly coconut milk sago as a replacement but they didn't refund the extra cost we paid. We also ordered the durian coconut milk sage with durian ice cream. I'm glad I was able to fine a dessert store that has durian ice cream made with real durian. Since it wasn't in season, the small pieces of durian in the ice cream wasn't as sweet. However overall, but the desserts were a good sweetness. read more

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I've been a loyal patron of Juicy Box for years, and their desserts never disappoint! The store is ran by a lovely couple who are super friendly. The flan is always smooth, rich, and silky, just absolutely perfect every time in convenient individual cups. I also love their black sesame soup with tofu, and when I'm in the mood, I add lotus seeds for an extra touch. Their smoothies are refreshing, with the blueberry strawberry slushy being a personal favorite! Just the right balance of sweetness without being overwhelming. Their hot mochi with peanut and black sesame seeds is also good. They are soft, qq, and made to order just like all their other desserts. I do miss their milk tea-flavored shaved ice, but this remains my go-to spot for delicious desserts! read more

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THE DRINKS AND FOOD=AMAZINGGG!!! customer service is top tier so kind and attentive space is clean vibes are gr8 check em outtttt thank you :)!!!!!!!!! read more

Worst customer service! Did not offer to change the drink after telling them it did not taste good!!! All shaved and boba places usually offer a new one. But this place they do not care at all!!! read more

I saw a video on Instagram and decided to try this place out. Upon arriving, the parking situation was a little tricky. I waited awhile before going in. I didn't see anyone going inside so I questioned if it was open. Lately, Google establishments been having incorrect store hours so I wasn't sure if it was actually open. I called and a friendly lady answered the phone, she answered all questions I had about the pricing. Once I saw someone go in and come out, I knew they were open. I was greeted with smiling faces which made me feel welcome. These ladies were very nice! I went around 1pm, despite multiple cars in the parking lot. There was hardly anyone on the inside which made it a better experience for me. I really enjoyed the Taiwanese dessert. I got the small over the medium, even though the small looked bigger than the medium (I'll check the dimensions next time I return). The flan was light, not overly sweet, and tasty. I got 1 scoop of mango ice cream with 1 fruit watermelon. I absolutely loved how the coldness made the watermelon like a icey consistency. The condense milk was a nice balance of shaved ice and sweetness. I definitely will be returning as I want to enjoy the medium over the small, the mango slushy, and smoothie. I remember coming to Nu Ice years ago for Lou UYE, but I don't remember Juicy Box being by Nu Ice. This is a nice and cool place to unwind and relax. read more

Juicy Box - With the small, the flan is separate. Whenever I made room, I was able to add the flan in. It's so good! - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finally satisfying my sesame cravings! They have a variety of shaved ice and desserts but to me the highlight is that they got the sesame soups and ginger tofu pudding. There no other places in Chinatown that sell them. I ordered the sesame with taro balls, very gooey and cozy and not too sweet. The mochi balls add more texture and fun to eat. This dessert would be perfect when winter comes around. Service was friendly and fast, they got a tv screen under the counter when ordering with topping pictures, I thought that's really cool. This place gets crowded on the weekends but if you come on a weekday you will find plenty parking outside read more

We got the s4. This is our go to spot for dessert. I love the fresh fruits and the strawberry icecream with the shaved ice. Perfect level of sweetness cool and light to eat post meal. I would say it's perfect for the Houston heat. It can get pretty loud and it's a pretty popular location. I wouldnt recommend getting takeout unless you live close by as the ice can melt. read more

Juicy Box - S4 - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Can't believe they've been around for 20 years now and I've never shared a review?! This is an OG Bellaire staple. Been visiting this place since their shaved ice was $7 and now it's basically doubled. It's still a solid Taiwanese style fruit shaved ice and dessert place. A lot of the desserts are made in house (ex. Their flan and coconut pudding) and the fruits are always very fresh and ripe. Portions of the shaved ice are pretty big though so make sure you come with friends! They also have a pretty extensive hot dessert menu for the Asian elders that reprimand eating anything ice cold. read more

I can't believe it's been 12 years since I last ate at Juice Box (or Juicy Box, according to Yelp?). Their menu is packed with endless, unique options to satisfy even the pickiest palate. I went with the Traditional Shaved Ice with Mangos & Strawberries (S2), and it was just as amazing as I remembered. The shaved ice was perfectly fluffy, and the mix of condensed milk, fresh mango and strawberry, and a scoop of strawberry ice cream made for the perfect dessert--light yet satisfying. Note: Tables are small and could use a cleanup. And as for the restroom... like all in Chinatown, ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! read more

Juicy Box - S2 - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Place is good must try it out. All drinks authentic no powdered mix. Price is great too and plus is no long wait. Great an nice employees always smiling read more

Juicy Box - Place is to good. Price is good and wait isn't long. Juice is all authentic no powdered. Must try it - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Rude management and staff's Left me and my bf for 5 mins before attempting to help us There were 2 staff & 1 owner Didnt even try to explain a dish were ordering Took 5.mins to even come back to finish checking us out Employees & staffs were no help here,clueless Wont be back Bad service read more

Juicy Box - E3 - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely LOVE the shaved ice here. It was incredibly delicious. I'll recommend this place endlessly for dessert. Definitely a much try in Chinatown read more

Juicy Box - 1. Mango Shaved Ice with dole whip - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was craving dessert I had in the past that had coconut milk, so I set out to find something similar and didn't have to go that far! I ended up at juice box and got coconut milk with sago and grass jelly. It needed to add up to $10 so I ended up getting ube balls added in. Wow! That was really good! The different textures and flavors all paired well with the creamy coconut milk. Perfect dessert if you want something light and not too sweet. The ube balls were nice and chewy. Next time I'll try a dessert with more of those. I will be back! read more

Juicy Box - Sago, grass jelly, ube balls in coconut milk - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

What a cute find. If you're looking for a sweet dessert place and like shaved ice with a little twist, this is the place for you. I love the large menu. So many choices- you can find something to your liking. Prices are reasonable. We got the S7 which is mixed fruit of mango and strawberry, a scoop of strawberry and flan on top. It was NOT TOO SWEET which is a good thing. Plenty of seating. Very casual seating area. Tables were kinda sticky. The interior isn't traditionally cute or modern (aka not a great date place) but it's good enough for a family trip or something low key. read more

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I loved this! I had the 3 fruit shaved ice with watermelon, mango, strawberry, and strawberry ice cream. Big enough to share with two people. The service was good and the shop was cute read more

Juicy Box - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

i tried the shaved ice with strawberry, mango, and watermelon with a friend. it was so good, i took a Mango Coconut Milk Sago With Mango Ice Cream to go to share with my mom! my picky asian mother agrees that it was delicious. they have a screen to order from, but you can also order at the counter which is extremely convenient. there's a decent amount of seating, but on a weekend evening, it can fill up pretty quickly. still, the food is great quality, even when i went during busy hours on a saturday evening. some places like to cut and freeze their fruit beforehand, but not juicy box. the fruit was great quality. it was sweet, and not of questionable texture. if you go around the back, you see they have tons of boxes of fruit, so you know it's fresh. definitely a staple for those who love fruity desserts. will be coming back for more! read more

Juicy Box - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I tried red bean soup with rice balls, decent red bean flavor but very watery not worth $10. I probably won't return to try other desserts. read more

We got flavored shaved ice with fruit toppings and vanilla ice cream on top. Fruit was very fresh. We had a very large party and they accommodated us well near closing time. Service wasn't bad but definitely not very friendly. The menu is very large and a little overwhelming. I would come here again. Parking is a little stressful though read more

Great dessert spot, especially on a hot day! You can never go wrong with a combination of shaved ice, condensed milk, and sweet, refreshing fruits. We tried the Mango, Watermelon, and Strawberry shaved ice topped with strawberry ice cream, and it was absolutely delicious. It was the perfect way to end our dinner night and left us feeling so refreshed and satisfied. I love this place! read more

Juicy Box - Mango, Strawberry and Watermelon Shaved Ice - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Enjoyed hot mochi and black sesame soup from here. Service was quick. There was a good amount of seats/tables. Perfect hot dessert for a cold rainy day. read more

Juicy Box - Hot mochi - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really wanted to like this place because the ice cream is actually pretty good and the staff can be nice sometimes. But almost every time I come here, something in my order is messed up. I try to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it keeps happening. This time, while I was still at the store, I realized the flan and coconut pudding were missing from my order again. What I didn't realize until I got home was that the mochi balls I paid extra for on my ice cream were missing too. It's really frustrating because this isn't the first time things have been forgotten. The desserts are good, but the constant mistakes make it hard to keep coming back. read more

The sago was HORRENDOUS. I've never had a worse sago. It tasted like water with jelly in it

Was looking for a refreshing drink with pineapple combined with something else, but I didn't know what. So I asked them what would be good with pineapple. Orange pineapple was suggested so I went with it. So glad I did because it was exactly what I was looking for. Sweet, refreshing, a little sour from the pineapple flavor but balanced with the orange sweet citrus. Top service from the girl making mochi balls behind the counter who recommended the orange pineapple. Ambiance was chill. Multiple families on a Friday night but ample seating for a party of 10. Overall 5-Star! Would recommend! Definitely coming back next time I'm in Houston. read more

Juicy Box - Orange Pineapple Slushy - Taiwanese Near Me - Houston, Texas