Tried Moom Maam at Smorgasburg Los Angeles at ROW DTLA, the big Sunday pop-up food event downtown…read more The event itself was pretty cool, although a few of the vendors I was hoping to try apparently didn't show up that day. Luckily this was one of the stands that had good reviews, so I gave it a shot. Between the language barrier and my excitement for dessert, I somehow ended up ordering more than I planned. The ice cream was good and the Asian-inspired flavors were definitely different from the usual. It didn't completely blow my socks off, but it was a solid treat. I kept thinking a little syrup or extra topping would've taken it up another level. Overall, glad I tried it. Half the fun of these food events is randomly discovering stuff you normally wouldn't eat anyway. I'd probably check out their Torrance brick-and-mortar location sometime and give them another shot.

A great Thai ice cream tasting experience, the combination of the waffle bowl, ice cream and sticky…read morerice was beautifully delicious. The customer experience, however, was not up to par. Was forced to wait for the ice cream to be made as the owners and workers were all busy talking and taking pictures with a fan. They should have acknowledged our longer than usual wait time.

I normally don't eat sweets, but the chocolate chips cookies from this place is better than I…read moreexpected. I like that it's soft; it tastes rich but not over sweet. It was perfect with a cup of espresso as an afternoon snacks.

There are no words to describe this bakery. I have been a serious foodie but this bakery literally…read moretakes the cake. When you say decadence - this is simply the epitome of that. Every bite is a perfect bite. I ordered my christmas gifts here to ship to my family and friends all over the US and it did not disapp

The gentleman working was friendly and efficient. I got an Iced caramel macchiato and I thought it…read morehad a great espresso flavor & wasn't too sweet. Just right. It's located on the 3rd floor of The Galleria, so don't be hesitant to give them a visit!

Stopped by for some boba because we were in the area. Got two Taro smoothie with boba. Forgot to…read moretell them 50% sweet but it wasn't too sweet when we got them. I really can't stand boba, when it is too sweet. The worker was really friendly so shout out to the worker! I would definitely recommend this place for your boba needs.

The food truly was very good! We tried both the uni ebi pasta and the uni truffle pasta with added…read moreshrimp. Both uni pastas were amazing! If you like uni, then the uni pastas are definitely worth a try! The shrimp was fresh. There are other pasta dishes that were fine too for the ones that don't fancy uni. Will definitely go back!

WOW. All I can say is WOW. Ordered the uni truffle pasta and Burrata Caprese…read more this is quite possible the best pasta I've had in my entire life. Mind you, I love Italian, real deal handmade pasta and rich luxurious sauces. This is different. spaghetti is good, al dente. It's the flavor profile that is mind blowing! Not too salty, not too rich. a perfectly indulgent, balanced flavor that isn't Italian or Japanese but rather it's own amazing creation of deliciousness. it had a lingering flavor that i want to stay for a little while longer. will be back for this alone! And the buratta caprese was a notch above too.

Ice Cream 5/5 Yum!!! I had their matcha/hojica soft serve…read moreand loved every part of it. Tea Master in Little Tokyo still wins my heart when it comes to matcha ice cream since theirs is really creamy. However, this is one of the best hojicha soft serves out there. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 4/5 Located inside Mitsuwa. Busy grocery store with lots of seating in the food court.

I got the matcha banana bread and vanilla ice cream combo and a matcha drink. You can clearly tell…read morethey have GOOD matcha - really rich in flavor. I pleasantly liked the matcha banana bread, even though I'm not really a banana person. I think the matcha flavor was strong enough to overpower be banana (crazy because banana holds its own) and the bread was nice and light, not dense. This is located in the food court of the Del Amo mall. Plenty of seating in the area as well as many other Asian food shops.

Best fresh strawberry milk shaved ice in South Bay, California…read more Artistically made, most of all natural strawberries with a condensed milk flavor. Strawberries & puree drizzled on top. So refreshing, better than Hawaiian syrup shaved ice. More natural.

I've been coming to Okrumong for years, more times than I can reasonably count. I've brought my…read moreparents, my kids, friends, people visiting from out of town. It has become one of those places you stop debating because you already know what you're going to get. In the South Bay, when somebody wants bingsu, this is still one of the first places that comes to mind. And the frustrating thing is that the dessert is genuinely very good. The snow is properly fine and soft, closer to fresh powder than shaved ice and the flavors are restrained enough that you can bring almost anyone here without worrying that they're going to be assaulted by sugar. The red bean works. The mochi balls are excellent and worth adding, even if you'll feel mildly extorted every time you pay for extras. I've worked through most of the menu over the years and rarely had anything fundamentally bad. The taiyaki deserves some credit too. The cheese version in particular is ridiculously satisfying and the red bean is dependable. Coffee is forgettable, but nobody should be driving here because they heard whispers about the espresso program. The problem is everything surrounding the food. Okrumong has always been expensive and once you start adding mochi or toppings, a simple dessert can become an oddly serious financial decision. I can forgive expensive when the product earns it, and much of the time the bingsu does. What becomes harder to forgive is paying premium prices while feeling as though your presence is something the people behind the counter have to tolerate. What makes it stranger is that this doesn't feel like some anonymous chain staffed by people who happened to clock in that afternoon. You get the sense that the people running the place are personally connected to it, which should make the hospitality feel warmer. Somehow, it often has the opposite effect. There is a reluctant energy behind the counter, as though serving customers is the interruption rather than the reason the doors are open. After enough visits, you stop writing it off as somebody simply having a bad day. That matters more than people think. Hospitality isn't performing happiness or pretending every customer is your long lost cousin. It is simply making people feel that you are glad they chose to spend their time and money with you. A hello. A little patience. Some warmth. Okrumong has a product people clearly still want, yet too often the experience around it feels like the business is operating on whatever affection people have left from its better years. And you can feel those years receding. There was a time when places like this felt like destinations. Lines, energy, people making a special trip for Korean desserts that were harder to find elsewhere. Now there are more choices, better designed cafes, more interesting dessert shops and operators who understand that good food alone doesn't buy permanent loyalty. I still come back because, annoyingly, the bingsu is good enough to keep pulling me back. That may be the most honest compliment and criticism I can give them. I'd love to see this place feel cared for again, because the actual product deserves better than the experience surrounding it.

I have just tried the Holiday Crystal Sweets Gift Box from Misaky Tokyo !!…read more I can't believe they are really "edible"? They are so delicate & gorgeous! They really look like "crystal". They are perfect holiday gifts, totally one of the kinds. These sweet treats will definitely put a smile on your face! They are vegan & gluten-free. I love their packaging, so stylish and I don't even need wrapping paper for this gift!

I saw this business online at first, and while I thought the candy was beautiful, the price was…read morecompletely out of my price range; it never occurred to me to place an order. Then the owner was at the Japanese garden for December Nights so I could see how nice the candy looks in person, she was offering a discount... and I placed an order. In recent years it feels like everyone I know has been placed on one special medical diet or another. It's so hard these days to find pre-prepared food that multiple people can enjoy, and when I do it usually isn't particularly impressive. These candies are dairy free, gluten free, sodium free, low in sugar, and beautifully packaged in a way that feels like you're really getting something special. The taste of these is mildly sweet and mildly flavored. The texture is the best part, with soft centers, firm exteriors, and fun crunchy "rock" bits: great contrasts. I'm not a big fan of Japanese sweets, but if you are, these are a prime example. But honestly? Mostly I'm grateful for having a special food to share with my loved ones.

Had a wonderful morning at Azucanela! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff made us feel…read morewelcome. Laura and Carol were especially warm, cheerful, and attentive, which made the experience even better. We ordered the chilaquiles and the breakfast sandwich, and both were fantastic. The chilaquiles were fresh and full of flavor with crispy tortilla chips topped with a rich green sauce, egg, cheese, and red onion. The breakfast sandwich was a generous portion on a warm brioche bun with thick bacon, egg, chipotle sauce, and fresh greens. We also tried the churros, which were clearly made fresh to order. They were not overly sweet, perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The horchata coffee was absolutely divine and something I would come back just for. Everything here is made fresh, and you can taste the difference. The outdoor seating area with music created such a joyful, relaxing atmosphere and made the whole morning feel special. I can't recommend this place enough!

Coffee was AMAZING, I ordered two mazapan lattes. But don't…read morecome here thinking you will get good customer service. We understand places get busy with little staff but the cashier/barista yelled at both my boyfriend and her co worker. When I ordered there was four seperate customers behind me which we all ordered similar items as me. We thought she called our order first which was a misunderstanding on our part the barista then yelled at her co worker saying "it's not his" "i said it's not his" then when my boyfriend backs up she yells "it's not yours!" It was a simple mistake but did not mean she could yell at her co worker and a paying customer. Like I said we understand first hand being understaffed since my boyfriend and I work in the hospitality/food business. But the barista was just wiping the counter while she had 4 drinks without lids then it took her even longer to take our order plus 2 other customers orders came out when we all ordered similar items (just beverages.)