Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Kansha Creamery

    4.7 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed Closed
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Kansha Creamery Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    More like Kansha Creamery

    Recommended Reviews - Kansha Creamery

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Matcha Parfait (May 2026)
    Luke L.

    After a decade since my last review, Kansha Creamery is still one of my favorite ice cream shops in Southern California. Here are few key points: * Each year, the shop closes for the entire month of January for its annual winter break and the shop also occasionally closes on random dates, so check their Instagram page to make sure the shop is open on the day of your visit. * No samples! * $0.75 of every ice cream sold is donated to Community Loving (mutual aid organization that serves unhoused & low-income families & youth in the South Bay with the essential resources they need & deserve). * Each year, Kansha Creamery hosts a kids' flavor contest and turns those flavors into reality & ultimately features on Kansha's menu. * Their ice cream is made with Straus Family Creamery products. * Their pints are made without the use of gums or preservatives which causes them to freeze harder than store-bought ice cream, so place those pints in the fridge for 10-30 minutes before indulging. * Some flavors like black sesame are seasonal, but popular flavors like Mr. Universal and Matcha (both excellent) are available year-round. Two big thumbs up for their ice cream.

    Pistachio with mochi & red beans
    Lynne T.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm so glad that I did! There was a line out of the door when we came, but it does move by quick. I got the pistachio ice cream with mochi balls and red beans, which were not too sweet at all. The pistachio ice cream was really fresh and natural. It's not like the artificial pistachio flavor and it had whole pistachios in there for crunch. Loved it.

    Maricel S.

    Gardena has so many great food and dessert spots that a lot of people tend to over look. Kansha is an amazing Japanese ice cream shop that has all natural ice cream. Their Aoi Matcha and Early Grey ice cream are my favorite scoops to get. They always have rotating flavors to keep things exciting!

    outside entrance
    Tim H.

    James Tatsuya and Elaine Yukari's "Kansha Creamery" is handmade with love and their ingredients coming from local, organic farmers whenever possible. Why Kansha? - Handcrafted premium ice cream - They are always donating and giving back - Unique rotating flavors FOOD 4/5 Solid ice cream and every time I'm back it's always busy. PARKING 4/5 Easy parking in the shopping complex SERVICE 4/5 Fast and effective, no issues

    Mugicha on top. Mr. Universal on bottom.

    My first time going to Kansha Creamery and it did not disappoint. Immediately walking in there was a smell I couldn't place, but it smelled yummy and I knew I had to buy something. I know that they have seasonal and rotating flavors so I had no idea what to expect. My brother ordered the mugicha (barley tea) and I got Mr. Universal in a cup. The worker helping us was soft spoken and patient while my brother and I decided what to order. The mugicha was so good! It had a rich deep flavor and I was definitely impressed. The Mr. Universal was just as good. It had small to large crunchy bits in it that added the perfect oomph to the ice cream. The scoops were also the perfect size, not small and filled up the cup nicely. I would absolutely come here again.

    Lavandee an d  Ube
    Jerry K.

    Dessert-(lavender and ube) complimentary flavors with reserved sweetness that is just the right amount of pzazz and addictiveness that keeps drawing you back for more. The waffle cones does a greatt balance of crunch and creaminess that lures your tongue back for more. Gone faster than I like, but will keep me coming back for more. Cleanliness- well maintained Seating limited to a few seats Restroom - none that im aware of. Parking decent, but can be crowded at peak hours. Ambiance - simple and to the point ( nice painting)

    Strawberry Milk and Matcha Ice Cream
    Amanda L.

    Kansha Creamery is open during work hours for me, so I don't have many opportunities to try it, but was able to do so this past week, due to the long weekend! The employees are always so kind and friendly. The interior is very homey vibes with table and bar seating to quickly enjoy your scoops! I've always been a fan of their Matcha ice cream, and opted to try the Strawberry Milk this time, which paired very well with the earthiness of the matcha. Ice cream texture is very creamy and chewy, which I appreciate in a scooped ice cream! Can't wait til the next time I can get another scoop!

    Eugene O.

    I really had high hopes for this place. Heard great things about it from family. Read that they have Asian inspired ice cream flavors and toppings. Saw a line out the door when I recently visited the establishment. I really thought this was going to be an easy five star review. The folks who work here were incredibly efficient and didn't provide samples (this is actually a good thing since it holds up the line). The line moved faster than a checkout register at Trader Joe's. But then I tasted their Matcha Parfait (which in concept should have tasted amazing) and my heart sank. There wasn't anything particularly great about it except the vanilla ice cream at the very bottom of the cup. The matcha ice cream, mochi balls, and red bean topping were okay. The corn flakes added a distinctive crunch and different texture to the parfait, but I could have done without them. The wife had the Hokey Pokey which is supposed to be honeycomb and toffee flavored. She tossed it after taking a few bites noting that it tasted neither like honeycomb or toffee. Tasted like coffee to her, which she dislikes. This is a very popular shop so maybe it's just a matter of personal preference. For me, it just didn't hit the spot.

    Ramune on top, strawberry on bottom
    Arthur E.

    Went for an after lunch dessert - wasn't too busy at the time thankfully, it can get that way. Had a scoop of the ooey gooey greatness - wasn't too busy pretty good with giant chocolate chips if you're into texture. Grabbed a pint of Mr. universal as well - ate a bit of that when I got home - that flavor is always a good time with a good texture as well. Would def recommend!

    Andres M.

    We were in the mood for some ice cream after having some ramen and saw this place across the shopping center. We tried about four different ice cream flavors and they were all really good! The vanilla was super good, kids loved the cookie ice cream and the chocolate one. We also got their new matcha parfait with cereal, red sweet beans and mochi, it was amazingly good! Place was packed on a rainy day. That should tell you something. Service is fast and hassle free. We'll be coming back.

    Joseph A.

    Matcha Parfait from top to bottom: Whipped cream Red Bean Paste Matcha Ice Cream Corn Flakes Shiratama (mochi balls) Matcha Jelly Vanilla Ice Cream While in the South Bay and on a whim, my tummy radar detected Kansha Creamery was open and I was close so I had to stop by. I noticed Kansha hours were a bit more expansive than years prior and a perfect time to visit. I loved the matcha parfait from Yamari located not too far away that uses a soft serve version, so I wanted to compare. This is a Japanese version of halo halo but without the intent of mixing all the ingredients. I enjoyed this tasty dessert that had good contrasting textures. Great mix of flavors but do prefer to a more intense matcha flavor with the ice cream. Matcha flavor was a bit mild. The matcha jelly was a bit bland and could also use a slight sweetness. Overall, pretty good and worth a try.

    Peter P.

    Very creamy just like the name of the store. Only 7 different flavors on the day but I don't think you could go wrong with any of them. I have dark chocolate, Mr universe (caramel/oat meal cookies) and Hokey Pokey (honeycomb toffee). Simply delicious.

    Kelli L.

    Haven't been to Kansha Creamery in years! I love their ice cream! Even all of their ice cream flavors are homemade. My friends and I ordered their Oatmeal Cookies Caramel Ice cream, A01 Matcha Icecream with red bean and Mochi, and Peppermint Cookie Dough We all really liked the Ice cream. The peppermint cookie dough had so many pieces of cookie dough and Oatmeal cookies Caramel had so many pieces of oatmeal cookies. They even homemade the Oatmeal Cookies I would highly recommend it. It tastes like a milk and cookies ice cream. I haven't had the chance to try the A10 Matcha Ice cream but I really want to try that one next I heard that one is good! And my friends really like the matcha. Their ice cream cones are really good too! Service: The staff is so friendly and was helpful with my order Note: depending what time you go there may be a line. I went on a weekday and line was short. -Also they are closed for the winter break and will be opened in February -They have a few chairs and tables inside. They don't have outdoor seating. They have a few other restaurants close by that you can walk around too -They have plenty of parking spots

    Mont Blanc with Vanilla ice cream

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    6 days ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim H.
    2249
    504
    4913

    3 months ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 1
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Star C.
    0
    13
    20

    8 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joseph A.
    4160
    1500
    20598

    8 months ago

    Helpful 41
    Thanks 12
    Love this 33
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mikiko U.
    96
    43
    24

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vivian C.
    169
    2219
    26923

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jay C.
    58
    104
    19

    17 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 3
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 24
    Thanks 13
    Love this 22
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 3
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    18 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ryna D.
    226
    3178
    6285

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 27

    Kansha Creamery Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Kansha Creamery

    Are they ever open?

    They are always closed on Wed & Sun.

    What's gluten free here?

    This place is a strictly Ice-creamer so there are no gluten except those with cookies or something like that, they usually carry less than 10 different flavors but so original and not too heavy or too sweet. Try their Matcha flavored it's so close… Read more

    Is the mont blanc no longer available?

    Yes, I believe it's seasonal, and it ended in January. It will probably come back once winter starts.

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 43,625 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Sweet Wheat

    Sweet Wheat

    4.3
    (574 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As…read morealways, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience!

    Dropped by Monday morning to pick up lunch and treats. They have a really big selection of cakes,…read morepastries and sandwiches. Got the smoked salmon croissant sandwich, quiche, iberico ham baguette, chocolate croissant, tarte tatin, chocolate almond French toast. Overall everything was good. Our fav was the quiche and French toast. Still in search of a great chocolate croissant. Would likely go back to try other items. I got a latte and my mom got a cappuccino. My latte was just ok but my mom thought the cappuccino was really good. Service was good. I was pretty indecisive going back and forth looking through the options and the guy was very patient. (No one was behind me in line). He was helpful with his recommendations on what to get.

    Photos
    Sweet Wheat
    Sweet Wheat
    Sweet Wheat

    See all

    Unico Tokyo Pasta - Redondo Beach

    Unico Tokyo Pasta - Redondo Beach

    4.5
    (688 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    At first, you'd be confused since you're not sure what type of food they have to offer. I ordered…read moremyself the Yasai Bolognese and my lady got herself the Unicorn Bolognese. They were both made with Wagyu beef, which has lots of flavor in the sauce. The pasta as very well prepared!! The service is great, very respectful and responsive, although we arrived at 2:30p on a Friday which was a holiday (not so busy). Loved what they did with the space. They have multiple tables indoor and a cute little outdoor seating area with heaters if need be. They have a few parking spots, but they're in the back of the building. They only have one restroom which was very well maintained as well. Overall highly recommend this place. Ivan was very helpful!!

    This is my second time trying Unico, my first time being about a year and a half ago when they…read morefirst opened! I just remember waiting quite a long time since the house was packed on a Friday evening. Came today (also on a Friday evening), and they asked if we made a reservation, which felt silly because the restaurant was basically empty! Joined the waitlist anyways, we were the first in line, and they seated us like a minute later. I love the ambiance and bistro feel, especially the caligraphy on the walls and the open kitchen. The lights were flickering a bit, and it was slightly stuffy as well. The menu is designed beautifully; everything was designed to point to the food, pique interest. The Uni Truffle pasta was ok; couldn't make out either uni or truffle flavors, but it tasted great. It did leave a profound fishy aftertaste in my mouth though. From the one bite I had, I liked the Yuzu Peperoncino better; perfect balance of umami, tang, and spice. I remember appreciating the al dente noodles then, and I still appreciate it now. On the pricier side, I really do wish bread was offered (the only bread on the menu being $6 garlic bread for two slices). Great date spot, would come again for special occassions. Keep it up!

    Photos
    Patio
    Patio
    Unico Tokyo Pasta - Redondo Beach
    Napolitan

    See all

    Napolitan
    Creme De La Crepe

    Creme De La Crepe

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    We decided to visit Riviera village after a relaxing morning stroll through Torrance Beach. Since…read moreit was almost noon, we searched on Yelp and decided to have some crepes for lunch. The restaurant has inside seating for 40 guests and outside for 30. We arrived between breakfast and lunchtime and were able to get the last outside table. The attentive staff got us seated right away, and after browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items (arrived in 15 minutes) : Marine: The buckwheat outer layer was soft, not soggy, and with nice resistance. The light creamy tomato-based dressing with sliced mushrooms was pleasantly flavorful. Both shrimp and scallops were of good size, fresh and juicy. Fromage: Like Marine Crepe, the buckwheat out layer was soft. The mild brie cheese provided pleasant creaminess to the filling. Seasoned bacon, scrambled egg, onion, and mushroom added nice savoriness to the dish. The portions were sensible and the prices were reasonable. Very nice culinary experience.

    Been coming here a few times a month over the past 3 years, always loved it…read more But recently it really became subpar... First the food size is becoming ridiculous (au gratin potatoes so small) The service is where I'm shocked, the waiting staff turnover is crazy. I was there last Sunday evening (05/24) and one of the waiter with a French accent looks like he just started that day, he was clueless about the menu, didn't know what was the soup of the day, and very inattentive to our table (water refill, empty plates...) like he just wanted our tips ! Also I'm sorry about that one but he had a foul smell like he just finished working out... the table next to us was saying the same thing. I came back on Friday (05/29)early afternoon and seen the same waiter still no refill and same foul smell Im going to try their other locations in PV or Hermosa and see if I'm lucky and they're like that location used to be

    Photos
    Creme De La Crepe
    Creme De La Crepe
    Crepe Pigalle Crepe Breakfast

    See all

    Crepe Pigalle Crepe Breakfast

    Kansha Creamery - icecream - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...