My friends and I stopped by Mandro on a Friday evening around 9:20 p.m. and the dessert shop was pretty crowded. There wasn't anyone at the counter so we ordered through the self-service kiosk. Unfortunately for the staff working at Mandro that evening, the machine printing out orders actually broke down, resulting in customers having to repeat their order so it could be written down and sent in to the kitchen. The short-staffing at Mandro definitely contributes to long waits: we waited close to 45 minutes before we received our single dessert -- the injeolmi shaved snow with a side of mangos. The dessert itself was really well made. The shaved snow was light and fluffy, the ripe mangos were sweet, and the rice cakes had a nice chew to them. They were really thoughtful in the construction of the dessert -- layering the shaved snow with scoops of red bean, so you don't end up in a situation where you only have snow at the bottom without any toppings. I would stop by Mandro again for Asian desserts, but possibly aim to go during an off-hour when they might not be as busy. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Wanted something sweet and refreshing, what better way to satisfy our cravings with some delicious Mango Bingsu. We ordered two reg sizes and it was enough to share between three ppl. You order on a kiosk and they call your number when your order is ready to be picked up at the counter. The place is clean and small inside with a few tables and chairs. We would definitely come back next time we are in town. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Mango with additional side toppings - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Glad that there's now a legit shave ice (bingsu) place in Alameda! The bingsu had good texture and taste, and reasonable volume. It also didn't melt too fast which means it wasn't just filled with mostly airspace within. The place was clean, so they probably have improved since one of the previous review when it was mentioned it was kinda dirty. When we were there, it was empty for an hour before people start showing up and filling up the store with all seats available. So timing matters when it comes to a small store. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Injeolmi bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

My family and I came here on a Sunday afternoon with 6 people & managed to snag a table! The interior looks pretty small because the store is narrow, but looks can be deceiving because there's actually a good amount of seating! Be warned the doors parking here is a little crazy so you'll likely have to drive past the store and park in the nearby neighborhoods. We ordered three larges, two strawberry and one ingeolmi for 5 adults & 1 child, but I definitely think we could have gotten away with sharing three smalls. Compared to the Newark location, we were pleasantly surprised with the bingsoo here! I don't know if we were remembering it incorrectly, but we really enjoyed that instead of one huge block of the shaved ice, there were layers between with the flavors of the bingsoo. The strawberry jam or syrup that they use was so good!! I agree with the yelp reviews that talk about how sticky the bowls are!! There is syrup & condensed milk all dripped down the side of the bowl (which is great because that means they're really packing the toppings on, but just really gross to touch!) read more

Mandro Teahouse - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

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Venturing into MandRo Teahouse, my experience was pleasant and mostly positive. It seems the teahouse thrives on creating a captivating and warm milieu to accompany the food and it justly succeeds in doing so. The place is attractively laid-out, offering decent space between tables which aptly balances an aura of tranquility with a gentle hubbub of conversation, making it a cozy spot for either a peaceful afternoon perch or a congenial catch-up with friends. The hallmark of my visit, however, had to be their prompt and proficient service. The staff were not only quick in tending to my needs but also meticulous in their approach, making sure every detail was accounted for. Given that most tea houses teeter the precarious balance between attentiveness and invasiveness, MandRo seems to resolve this quite admirably. Turning to the food offerings, I delighted in their desserts, which I can easily vouch for. They definitely hit the sweet spot without overwhelming my taste buds. The array of teas seemed considerable enough, though calling it exceptional might be a stretch. Overall, MandRo teahouse delivers a pleasing experience. While it may not necessarily possess the 'wow' factor, its charm lies in its consistent good service, and that well-executed balance between quiet and vibrancy that captivates you. It's the kind of place that you won't mind returning to on a lazy afternoon for a bit of solitude, accompanied by a delightful dessert and a comforting pot of tea. read more

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Seriously. Who made our strawberry bingsoo today? It was the best we've ever had. Strawberry jam was lined halfway down and now we will always order it as an addition. DIVINE! It was difficult not to order a second one. Next week! read more

Mandro Teahouse - Strawberry bingsoo with strawberry jam. Perfection. - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

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Park Street in Alameda has been a culinary attraction for awhile now but with MandRo Teahouse on the scene it has truly become a destination for those living in the East Bay. Boba shops are a dime a dozen in the Bay but it is not easy to find good grass jelly-based desserts or even bingsoo! MandRo does both very well. The sweetness level is tailored toward Asian sensibilities and the texture of the boba, rice balls, and mochis are perfectly chewy. It's so easy to under or overcook these things so I have been very impressed by the consistency with which they make their desserts. This is a must-visit for us every time we are in Alameda! read more

Mandro Teahouse - Mango bingsoo and Taro Ball #3 - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

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I love this place. Their bingsu is terrific. But this time I'm reviewing their drinks. I got the taro with Oreos drink. I was disappointed because there was a lot less Oreos than I thought there would be. I'm not even sure if there were any. The drink was served in a paper cup with a plastic lid covering. There might have been a light dusting of Oreos on top but I didn't taste any. It tasted like any regular taro drink. Not a knock on their drinks, just that this one didn't deliver Oreo at all even though it was in the drink name. The taro drink itself was still good. It didn't have taro chunks but it had taro paste in it. I won't hesitate to try their other drinks! read more

Solid dessert spot in the area! Stopped by on a weeknight and it was p busy even near closing time. I like how it's open later than most dessert places, 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on Friday/Saturday. We ordered the chocolate bingsoo. The portions are good for two ppl. Came with loaded with a brownie, condensed milk, chocolate powder and chocolate sauce. After eating the top of the bingsoo, you can add the extra condensed milk on the side and there was chocolate sauce in the center of the bingsoo also! Can't wait to try the other flavors next time, and hope they have seasonal flavors also! read more

Mandro Teahouse - Chocolate bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Food: 7/10 Service: N/A order and pick up yourself Wait time: 10 minutes Portion size: large Value: 7/10 So glad there are more bingsoo places in the bay area! Love the Newark location too by the way. The wait time for other people seemed long, but for us, it wasn't too bad. We ordered the mango bingsoo. The mango was sweet but a little too thin where you can't taste as much. Newark slices them a little thicker so there's a better contrast between the snow and mango chunks! Definitely still refreshing on a hot day. I didn't not add any extra toppings and it had lots of mango and condensed milk! There is indoor seating only and we had to wait for a table but got one by the time our order way ready! So all in all my experience was good! read more

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Yummy, tasty. I enjoyed having my dessert here after having a big lunch one large size bowl of this shaved ice cream was just perfect for four of us. read more

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Yayyy I'm so excited there is a new MandRo opened here now. Their bingsoo is one of my absolute favorites. I got here on a weekday night, and it wasn't too packed. The inside is spacious as well. I got the mango bingsoo, and it never disappoints. I also tried their peach drink, and it was surprisingly really good. The drink did not have that artificial sugary syrup taste. read more

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This is by far my favorite Mandro Chains in the bay area. I have been to the Newark and milpitas location but this one tasted so much better and the fruit was really sweet and delicious on the bingsoo. Got there after dinner and there wasn't too many people but after we left the place was getting packed. There are about 6 tables that can fit 4 people. Not a super big place but roomy enough. We ordered at the front and got a mango and strawberry bingsoo with rice cakes on the side. (rice cakes are a must IMO) There was 4 of us and we killed all of it. I would say that 1 bingsoo can fill up 2 people. I haven't tried the other flavors but I know the other flavors are really popular but the mango one was by far my favorite. Also, the best way to describe the dessert is like shaved ice but creamy but super light and fluffy! I would come back here again and would recommend anyone wanting a delicious treat that is refreshing and not too sweet! read more

Mandro Teahouse - Strawberry and mango with mochi - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Their large mango bingsoo is excellent. Reminds me of the large mango bingsoo that I just ate at Snow Bowl in Newark an hour ago. Makes me want to have another large mango bingsoo after this. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Large mango bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

The food is amazing I love my mango bingsoo and the strawberry one, but I always have to mentally prepare to listen to some very inappropriate, nasty, ghetto music everytime It's very inappropriate and considering theres a bunch of kids who come to this place it's not ok. If the employee wants to listen to that type of music he should just put on some headphones and listen to that himself, not force everyone in the store to listen to it. You can't have a meal in peace because the music has the F**k, p***y, n***a, bi**h, it's very nasty lyrics. It's very unprofessional, disrespectful, insulting and literal torture. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Mango bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

so yummy! We got the injeolmi bingsoo because i dont think its the season for mango or strawberry right now, which is what I usually get. But it was so good, we ordered an extra thing of condense milk cuz one is never enough, and we finished it all read more

Mandro Teahouse - injeolmi bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

I stopped by to order a mango bingsoo, regular size, no extra toppings, to go. They were pretty fast with getting it out - 5-10 minutes wait - and packaged it in a plastic bowl. When including tip and tax, it came out to $15.70, so not cheap but pretty typical for bingsu nowadays. There isn't outdoor seating at Mandro itself, but if you just walk next door, there's an outdoor parklet that you can sit at (which I assume either belongs to the neighboring restaurant or is shared by the few businesses in that area). The bingsoo was fine, the mango tastes fresh and has a nice smooth texture. If you like sweets and dairy, then you will enjoy the condensed milk. The ice itself is soft and powdery. They also gave us an additional small plastic cup of condensed milk so that you can pour it on the dish as you eat through it. I thought the regular size was plenty enough for two or three people to split as a small dessert, so unless you have a huge appetite, there may be no need to get the large size (even though I'd presume it might be more economical for amount of food relative to price). I haven't tried their drinks, but they do sell boba/teas and the prices for most of them seemed pretty average compared to most boba shops ranging between $5-7, with a few items on the regular tea menu being a bit cheaper than average (in the $4 something range). read more

Mandro Teahouse - Mango bingsoo, regular size - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

The Bingsoo is so yummy but recently we went in and walked out. The overall space could use a deep clean with bleach. Looking at the floors and windows makes me think the kitchen is the same which made me loose my craving.... read more

I LOVE MANDRO! Especially in the summer when mango / strawberries are in season + GRASS JELLY: The grass jelly taro desserts never disappoint! Unfortunately they only come with cold options, but the texture and flavors are on point! My usual - Taro grass jelly with Taro Balls, red bean, and boba + BINGSOO: The bingsoo's are massive - the shaved snow has a wonderful fluffy milky texture that you can accentuate with more condensed milk if you prefer. They also bury more fruit under the initial massive mound, so don't worry about poor fruit-to-snow ratios :) + DRINKS: I need to try more of them, but I LOVE the black sesame taro milk. So creamy and not too sweet This place tends to be packed the hour before they close (esp in the summer) so come earlier if you want to snag a seat comfortably :) read more

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Bingsoo was soft and delicious. We ordered the one with the bean flour and chewy mochi balls with a sweet bean topping. So sweet and fluffy! The condensed milk on top finishes the dish off nicely as well. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Used to love going to the Mandro in Newark so I was super excited that they opened one near Oakland. Came here to the alameda location for the third time because I wanted some bingsoo. Such a disappointment. Where do I even start... 1. They ran out of their dollar tree store styrofoam plates so good luck trying to share the bingsoo with more than two people. We ended up using the plastic lid that it came with. And you're wondering how do I know those plates that they USED to have are from Dollar Tree?? It's because I also use those plates to feed the stray cats in my backyard and same for the plastic spoons they give you 2. The mango was SOUR and INEDIBLE. Had to take out all the mango. So much for "Mango" bingsoo 3, I ordered Jasmine Green Tea, I went thru TWO straws because they kept breaking on me. Thank god I was still inside of the store to get a third straw. Imagine if I left the store already.. 4. In the end I went into the restroom to wash my hands, THEY HAD A SIGN SAYING THAT THEY RAN OUT OF TOILET PAPER!! And to use napkins. I was so dead, wish I took a picture because it was pretty funny. They need to go on a Dollar Tree shopping trip ASAP. read more

Came by MandRo for dessert with 4 other friends. We were full from a dinner so opted to split a mango bingsoo amongst us all just to enjoy a little bit of a sweet treat. The staff was causal and our order was made quickly after we ordered via kiosks. The bingsoo itself was tasty and the ice was nice and very fine. Mangos were ripe and sweet. I do wish there was a bit more condensed milk. Overall, a solid dessert spot in alameda that's open pretty late (9pm on weekdays, 10pm on weekends). read more

Mandro Teahouse - a bowl of macaroni and cheese - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Very soft and fluffy bingsu I havent had much bingsu so i dont have much to compare but its a good place. I personally like the fruit bingsu more (mango and strawberry) though my parents liked the matcha and mango most. Generally everyone liked the mango bingsu though, that one was perfect Mango Bingsu is sweet and has that mango flavor (if I have to critique one thing, the mangos do have a slight unripe flavor but it is easily overlooked by the soft texture and sweet mango flavor). It gets sweeter the further you dig down Strawberry bingsu is my second favorite, as far as I'm concerned, the top of the bingsu is perfect, I love strawberries and it added a nice sweet flavor to the bingsu (my dad noticed right away some sour flavor at the top). The further you dig down though, you start really noticing the sour flavor since it get concentrated Matcha bingsu, I personally didnt taste much from it, it only has flavor when you dig into the red bean parts in my experience. Theres also some mochi pieces deeper inside 3 is more than enough for 4 people (2 adult and 2 teenagers), we shouldve just gotten 2 cause we almost couldnt finish 3. Surprisingly ice can be filling Theres Self checkout Condensed milk already comes with the bingsu. If you add more they come in cups like in the pic. (Personally I couldnt taste much of the condensed milk even when we added more) The (mango, strawberry, etc) sauce also comes with Good place, would go again, 5/5 read more

Mandro Teahouse - Strawberry Bingsu and Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

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Just came to Mandro at 3:28 PM today (a Tuesday with no holidays) and they're still closed when they're open on Yelp and online. Literally, every chair was still on the tables, lights off, no worker in sight. No adjusted hours sign or explanation anywhere, just flat out closed. If you're going to be closed and opened at random hours, you should at least post something on your door to let customers know the reason why you're not open when you typically are. I saw another post saying the same thing but didn't expect it to happen even past 3:30 PM. Just wanted to come because my pregnant friend was craving Mandro, but honestly very disappointing. read more

I recently tried the Strawberry Bingsoo from Mandro Teahouse, and it was absolutely delightful! The two mochi pieces on top added an extra layer of enjoyment. If you're in the mood for something fruity and sweet, I highly recommend it. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Strawberry Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Good place for boba and bingsoo-however they can be very slow making the drinks/bingsoo so be patient. Empty shop with only 2 people in the store aside from myself and 3 to-go drinks took 20 min. The first time I was here I wondered why my total at checkout was more than the initial subtotal. Realized afterwards that their checkout screen automatically defaults to 10% tip-so just be aware. read more

Friendly Service and super cute decor! You order on a kiosk and they serve it to you at the counter. I've tried the - Strawberry Binsu - Mango Bingsu - Injeolmi Bingsu - Mango + Durian Mochi - and Mango Sago so far Each dish was so good! The fruits taste sweet and fresh. The shaved milk under is refreshing and not bland. I'd recommend trying this place out for sure :) read more

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Usually me and my friends come to this spot for some delicious Mango Bingsoo but was greeted by a closed sign on a random Tuesday at about 3:30 pm. No explanation as to why, just closed with a sign indicating a wrong be back soon time! Disappointed in Mandro, so we went to ITea and had some delicious mango sago there. ‍ read more

UNRELIABLE HOURS, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE. Stopped by to try their bingsoo, and was greeted by a sign on the front door that said 'closed, will return at 10:40.' I was a little confused because it was 1pm, the middle of lunch hour, so I knocked on the door. An employee was inside and came to the front door and just gave hand signals to say 'closed, go away'. Would have been helpful to have at least opened or talked through the front door to say 'closed due to whatever reason'. Tried to call the store but the call wouldn't go through. Kind of weird to be closed during the lunch hour on a weekday, but I guess they don't mind losing out on paying customers. From what I've heard their bingsoo is good, but unfortunately I won't have the opportunity to try it for myself. I guess you have to be lucky to try it when they're actually open, because apparently their hours are random. read more

A decent boba spot! I normally order regular milk tea wherever I'm at, and I got mine a little less sweet. It was okay and the boba wasn't as chewy as I'd liked. Still a great spot to hangout with friends, there's several seating and I loved their playlist the entire time I was there! It was a mix of K-pop and r&b songs, which I love! read more

Mandro Teahouse - Regular milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

I don't have to drive down to South Bay anymore! I had the mango Bingsoo and the mangoes were super sweet. You order on a kiosk and it gets delivered to your table. It's a cute tiny store with simple decor, would come back again with friends read more

Mandro Teahouse - Mango Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Bingsoo is crazy good. Light fluffy shaved ice, fresh fruit, and sweet condensed milk. Strawberry Bingsoo was so delicious, and fine for two or three to share. MandRo has absolutely no customer service presence. One orders at the screens, and the food comes up. You can't ask any questions, which would probably help for some of the more traditional items. Apparently there are a few styles of these desserts. Total for Bingsoo was about $15. We also had another item-- it had puddings and gelled bits, they were mostly very light and mild flavors, and not easy to eat with a spoon (very slippery and messy). We ended up eating the Bingsoo, and putting this other rice milk and jellies into a cup and drinking it. Lots of folks coming in for boba to go, they all looked pretty good. They could use some treats or snacks to go along with/balance out the cold/sweet desserts. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Strawberry Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Alameda finally has a bingsoo spot! Hands down the best dessert in town. Best flavors are mango, matcha, injeolmi, and strawberry. Injeolmi isn't super sweet so it's my moms favorite :) Seating is very limited and when it gets busy in there you can end up waiting for a while. Also, the condensed milk and fruit tends to fall off the sides of the bowls so the tables are sticky and the staff don't always clean up after the last person. read more

The shaved ice was delicious but unfortunately the place was dirty. Staff was okay so was the service nothing over the top. The bathroom was stinky plus no toilet paper or paper towels:( read more

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This Mandro location is in downtown Alameda and it is rather busy in the area most weekends / weeknights, so parking may be hit or miss. No long wait time at this location and there is always seating here as well. Their Apple Pay / tap still does not work correctly and it has been months. My cousins and I usually go to their Newark location, but we decided to go here, since we were in the area. We came here after an event for some dessert, and shared a large strawberry bingsoo with extra condensed milk and ordered some boba as well. Although the bingsoo was a big enough portion for us to share and we enjoyed the shaved ice, we thought the strawberry syrup was a bit too overpowering, which we did not enjoy as much. We also regretted not waiting to get boba somewhere else afterwards, as our boba drinks were a bit bitter and not as sweet or tasty. read more

Everything is good here but the best things they have are the mango bingsu and the taro ball dessert! The ambiance is ok, the chairs are super uncomfortable read more

Mandro Teahouse - taro ball - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Went to MandRo in Davis a few years ago, and am happy to find that my favorite bingsoo items were available here as well. Flavor and quality felt comparable to what I remembered from the Davis location (that's a good thing). Matcha red bean bingsoo was yummy, and there was a layer of toppings on the inside that kept it a little more balanced throughout. We ordered an extra condensed milk ($0.50 per extra serving) since this particular bingsoo flavor doesn't have very much natural sweetness. Tip: The bowls are filled to the brim and then some. If you pour condensed milk over the top right away, there's a good chance that a tragic amount of it will slide down your bingsoo mountain and onto the table. Instead, just use your spoon to scoop up a little bit of condensed milk into each bite at the beginning. Once your bingsoo mountain is covered in bite sized craters, then pour what's left over the entire thing. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Matcha red bean bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

The perfect treat on a warm day! I got it to go & it was a bit messy so no pictures, but this is now a must when I'm in Alameda. I ordered the mango bingsoo and it's the perfect dessert to share between two to three people. It says mango and strawberry are seasonal, so I'm not sure what other fruits will rotate on the menu for the different seasons. A big plus that they don't skimp on the mango! I would also say condensed milk is a must. The only downside to this storefront is that there was a strong bleach smell when I walked in, which is why I decided to get it to go. There's seating right around the corner so this wasn't a big issue, but just fyi if you want to eat there. read more

The service here is so great. We ran out of milk for our shaved ice and they gave us extra. read more

Mandro Teahouse - Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California

Big portions, not too sweet, but still had flavor. Came in the middle of the day on a Wednesday so it was pretty quiet and comfortable. We loved it. read more

Mandro Teahouse - mango bingsoo, strawberry bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Alameda, California