Their ice cream was better than anything I've had. The flavor and consistency were perfect. Had the…read moreblueberry cobbler and the peaches and cream from their summer menu which were soo good. They let us sample some of the flavors which is typical in an ice cream shop and the wait was out the door but wasn't too bad.

good ice cream, friendly staff but this place is always super busy with lots of customers and…read morealways a line! we had a chocolate brownie ice cream as it was my kids birthday! the Brownie was great and the ice cream was delicious and with the reduced parking spots, we usually try to get in if we are in the vicinity and have already parked nearby.

I went to Meet Fresh for dessert. It's located in a shopping center that has a lot of other Asian…read morerestaurants. So plenty of parking. I ordered a custom grass jelly that came with taro balls and a scoop of ice cream. It was pretty good. It was alittle busy when I went and ended up waiting like 15-20 mins for my order. I will say that the contents are packed well because when this thing flew from my passenger seat when I hit the breaks- nothing spilt. While waiting for my order you can see the enthusiasm and joy of the employees. Even in the late hours with a few minutes before closing they were smiling- and it was just pretty good customer service all around. Taro balls were soft and chewy. Grass jelly was firm and fresh. Perfect sweetness. I would come back again.

5 Star on just the Red Bean soup review…read more Meet Fresh was always just a fun place to meet, collab, and vibe for the nostalgia of Taiwan times, was just always meh on most their stuff. Much of the hot soups just had waaaaay too much stuff in them. But adding the red bean soup by itself without all the foo foo stuff maybe 2 years ago was very welcome, albeit it's buried deep in the menu to find. This was very welcome to see and their red bean soup was noteworthy for repeat visits. However, in the last 2 visits, not sure if they changed something in the recipe, the red bean soup is now TOP TIER. Top Tier for USA that is, and well, that's where we are right now. It's DELISH, pick 2 sides, so far always peanuts, and either almond pudding or black sesame ball have been just smile oozing good. So good it's almost always on our minds after a dinner somewhere that we have to stop in at the Bellevue Meet Fresh right after to finish the night. It's so gooooood! Just the red bean soup and 2 sides! Do it!!!!

Hui Lau Shan's specialty is mango, so of course I had to try their mango items on the menu. Even…read moreafter a big dinner, we cleared room in our stomachs to come here, and it was so worth it. Their desserts are incredibly refreshing, coming with fresh sweet mango chunks, ice cream, and mochi. I will be coming back to try their other desserts as well. Despite being stuffed from dinner, I still scarfed down the entire thing lol. The inside is spacious with plenty of seating, and the workers and service are super friendly. Definitely recommend saving room for dessert here with friends!

HLS is just peak for mango desserts. Our group forgets about them until we're in the area but it's…read morea pleasant thing to remember! Large variety of options including non-mango, but honestly go with any mango item. They use fresh fruit for everything and it's evident because everything tastes like natural sugars. There's a good amount of seating inside. I've tried a few drinks here but will only detail my most recent visit as it's in my mind. Staff is prompt with everything from ordering to preparation! Mango and Coconut Juice with Aloe Jelly - so smooth, so sweet, so delicious. The mango and coconut blend meshes well as always. Popular combination for a reason, the contrast balances and creates a sweet and creamy drink. Aloe was light, refreshing, and soothing. Overall healthy and blissful.

I've been here to pickup Kulfis a few times now. All of their Kulfis are delicious and authentic…read more But their Malai kulfi is hands down the best I've ever had. The folks are also friendly and knowledgeable in their field. It's just a pickup location so not much to say about ambience.

This is the best kulfi I have had in the US, period!…read more The costco Kaur kulfi is so bad that I had almost forgotten what good kulfi should taste like but this brought me back. I first had them at the Google Diwali party, I had the mango and malai flavor and both were super creamy and authentic. If you want to know what Kulfi tastes like in India, come to this location. Only thing i will say is that their timings are stupid crazy, most of the time I crave a kulfi, they are closed.

This place specializes in typical boba-shop drinks that contain nut milk/cream (stylized as mylk on…read moretheir menu) that this chain is known for. It's near Redmond's Downtown Park, and I scored parking on a Friday around 7pm near Columbia Bank on NE 80th Street where this place is located. This is ideal for me since I have slight lactose intolerance and I'll sign up anytime for a milk not based on diary for my drinks! Or so I thought... Before getting to that, there's still some ground to cover. Overall inside is spacious with limited seating fit for groups of various sizes. The logo of this place is plastered on the wall to the left-hand side of the entrance, and the interior is decently lit especially when it comes to the darker hours. Overall very cozy place to hang out especially when there isn't a lot of people. There is a kiosk at the front where you place your order, and your drinks come out around the counter. I got myself the matcha nut mylk tea and my friend got their oolong nut mylk tea. We both got our drinks at 50% sweetness and 30% ice levels. Now I'm not sure why I haven't learned my lesson on this, but considerably less sweetness has been a bad idea in today's drinks because of the lack of sweet taste, and less ice doesn't really help; both of these were the case especially with my drink. On top of the sweetness levels, the nut flavor in both our drinks is straight up overwhelming. It's so overwhelming that I couldn't even tell if they used ceremonial matcha in my drink or, conversely, oolong tea in my friend's. The nut aroma is aromatic but it goes through the whole drink quickly and I had to leave it for a bit for the nut mylk and matcha layers to settle down. My friend and I weren't really satisfied with what we got and see this visit as a one-time thing, but it was nice to get to try this place since it has made cameo appearances on my IG feeds.

My friend was over in the area and snagged me some drinks which I appreciated. Our first experience…read morewith "Nut Mylk" was in Taiwan but don't think it was actually Nuttea as a chain. Their unique milk is all nut based, dairy free, and vegan friendly. Can't speak to the service or ambiance. Pearl Nut Mylk Tea - essentially a baseline for boba standards, a classic milk tea with boba. The nut mylk adds a thickness and viscosity to the drink but isn't overwhelming or awkward. It also adds a different layer of creaminess all while being lactose free. Boba was decent, it had a fair sugar coating (tasted more like honey than brown sugar) and light chewiness. While it could be better, I also didn't have it fresh in store so being conscious of that. Four Seasons Tea w/ Nut Cream - this was a premium light oolong tea. Close to green tea, there was a nice floral fragrance and aroma and overall earthy as a drink. The cream was thick from the blend of various nuts and very rich in flavor. Drinking this simply feels earthy, like nuts growing in nature because of the way the cream is layered on top of the floral tea.

This place was full of people when we came in so we had high hopes. You order with the iPad at the…read morefront counter. We ordered the watermelon variety. Patiently we waited. And waited and waited. After 10 minutes, they finished one of the orders ahead of us. It wanted until another 10 minutes before the next order came out. After 70 minutes we got our order. There were 2 employees working as slow as possible. They talked about their schedule, what they plan to do on their day off. If only they put a bit more energy into the orders. The watermelon was ok and the ice mixture was good. Too bad they don't know how to run a business.

Snowy Village is the best bingsoo around. Honestly, the UW location has been pretty slow for over a…read moreyear, sometimes taking over an hour for a single order at night. If you're craving some bingsoo, make the trek to Bellevue if possible. This store is shared with Xi'an Noodles with a shared restroom and wifi available. Located in the Belgate plaza, there is plenty of parking. Mixed Berry Bingsoo - my favorite bingsoo because the berries are packed with flavor, sweet, and enhance the dessert. With a mix of sweetness, tartness, and acidity, the bingsoo has balance and the contrast actually helps each flavor shine. The berry juices even add flavor to the bingsoo below (and there are berries at the bottom). The only mediocre aspect is the whipped cream on top which is just whatever. Taro Bingsoo - the menu has alternated between ube ice cream and taro ice cream but I think it's always been taro ice cream because it's not overly sweet. Red bean is also sweet but after devouring the toppings (including the ice cream), the bingsoo itself doesn't offer much. It's sweet shaved milk with condensed milk but the taro flavor isn't as potent.

I came here after getting some lunch and got the honey lemon tea. I normally get drinks at reduced…read moresugar but was suggested to get 100% as the flavor would just straight up taste like water. After getting the drink, I was more than happy with it as it reminded me very closely of what they served in Hong Kong. I'll come again whenever I'm in the area for their food.

In the 1950s, Hong Kong's economy was still recovering, and resources were relatively scarce. At…read morethat time, grocery stores frequently ended up with cracked or damaged eggs during transport and inventory delivery. Unwilling to waste these cracked or unappealing eggs, a clever grocery shop owner came up with an idea: mix these damaged eggs with inexpensive ingredients like flour, butter, refined sugar, and evaporated milk to form a rich batter. To attract customers, the owner custom-ordered a pair of hive-like iron molds with hollow indentations, poured in the batter, and grilled it over a charcoal fire. Since each raised round ball resembled a miniature egg, it came to be known as "Egg Waffle" (Gai Daan Jai). During that era, influenced by British colonial culture, Western-style waffles were gradually becoming popular in high-end establishments. To make a similar pastry that ordinary people could afford, street vendors adopted the baking principles of waffles but reshaped the molds into small egg-like spheres. This design was not only economical and quick to cook, but it also allowed customers to tear off and eat individual pieces easily, quickly making it a sensation across the streets. During the 1950s to 1970s, street vendors mostly operated mobile wooden carts. They placed the specially crafted honeycomb-style sandwich molds over charcoal stoves, poured in the batter, and quickly flipped the molds to bake them over high heat. Ambiance: The store is clean and tidy, with remarkably tasteful floral arrangements. The seating and reception area is spacious, making the overall environment exceptionally comfortable. Service: The staff greet customers with great warmth, enthusiastically recommending products while introducing their egg waffles and seasonal specialty drinks. The entire ordering and serving process is smooth, highly efficient, and saves time without any long waits. Taste: The egg waffles here are even better than the ones in Hong Kong! Every product in this shop is handmade with fresh ingredients--even the fruits are sourced daily. While the egg waffles take a few minutes to prepare, trust me, it is absolutely worth the wait! The texture is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich, crispy crust on every bite that elevates the whole profile. The egg flavor is intensely aromatic, made entirely from scratch with fresh egg batter and zero artificial additives. Highly Recommended! Today, egg waffles have transitioned from street vendors to specialized bakery shops, and the delicacy has even been featured multiple times in the Michelin Guide's street food recommendations.

5 star for their new Jimothy flavor (black sesame). It was thick and rich with a hint of salt. It…read moreis a seasonal item, so it could be gone anytime soon! Parking is a bit challenging since it's located in downtown, but there are plenty of street parkings if you are okay walking a little. Inside is a bit small to sit down (3-4 tables inside), but very open with a large open door. Employee was friendly and efficient. I will be back!!

We went on a Tuesday, and it wasn't crowded when we arrived. There was a group of three ahead of us…read morewho took a long time to order, and the service felt very slow overall it took about 15-20 minutes before we were attended to. To make it more frustrating, a couple who arrived after us stepped in front and was served first, and the server didn't say anything about it. After waiting around 20 minutes, we ordered the Butter Crunch Sundae. It came with cake and ice cream on top, and the combination worked really well. The ice cream itself had a slightly citrusy flavor, which I didn't expect, but it still paired nicely with the cake.