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    Nuray G.

    Discovering Korean bingsu (shaved ice) was such a surprise for me, and Mewame completely changed the way I think about desserts. I never imagined ice could be so soft, fluffy, and full of flavor--it literally melts in your mouth. I fell in love after the very first bite. Ever since I found this place, I've been coming here almost every day. My favorite is the chocolate bingsu, but honestly, every flavor I've tried has been amazing. I've had bingsu at a few other places in Koreatown, but Mewame is by far my favorite. The quality, presentation, and taste are on another level. The café is spotless, cozy, and beautifully designed, and I love the location too. 20/10--absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

    Pistachio and chill voyage
    Olivia H.

    Have been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got to! I got their two current specials (the chill voyage and the pistachio). They are beautiful desserts and the cafe is so aesthetic. There's seating indoors and outside and street parking or neighborhood parking nearby. Everyone was really friendly too and patient while I decided what to get. For the actual desserts, they are so creamy while also being dairy free! They're light, not too sweet, and the toppings add texture and more flavor making them the perfect treat. The only downside is that they are quite pricey for the size so they're more of a specialty than a regular treat.

    Matcha smoothie & honeydew shaved ice cream
    Maria D.

    Absolute heaven! We ordered a matcha shake and a honeydew shaven ice cream. The matcha quality is seriously the best and the shake texture added a special touch. Def a lot more on the dessert side because of this. We shared one of each. The honeydew was the perfect flavor option for the ice. It's sweetness and freshness complimented well with the cream and the cookie. The texture of the shaved ice was fun as well. Service was very quick. They serve your items on nice wooden plates. I also enjoyed the layout and the table designs. Great size for optimizing room. There were lots of people when we went, but it made the ambiance feel nice. Great spot to come with friends, family, or any large group. Street parking available.

    Jeffery N.

    Starting off, the service was nice and quick. Very aesthetically pleasing interior. Tables were a bit dirty, needed to wipe down but expected at dessert place. As for the dessert itself it was okay. We got the hojicha and jasmine green milk shaved ice. Tbh they were both okay. They had the flavor profile that they weee trying to present, the shaved ice is different texture then what I'm used to having. Idk if I love it but it's not bad; however, I think would much rather have had it in drink form. That being said, I was between a 3 and 4 but mewame is such a tough name I had to give them a 4. Very good interior design too!

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    Maria A.

    I can't stop thinking about this coconut cream matcha smoothie, it always hits the spot and is so satisfying and refreshing while not being too sweet. Small little cafe tucked away but it is definitely yummy! Their shaved ice is also delicious! Service fast and friendly and it hasn't gotten too crazy packed.

    Spring Seasonal Flavor: Jasmine Green Tea Shaved Ice
    Delilah S.

    I parked across the street to visit Trader Joe's and remembered I had been wanting to try Mewame! When I walked in, the space was moody and clean. The staff member was kind and friendly as well as patient when it came to me trying to decide which flavor to try. I chose the Spring Seasonal Flavor which happened to be Jasmine Green Tea and it was incredibly delicious. Sweet, fragrant, and light. It made for a perfect blend that was refreshing and smooth. I thought the texture of the shaved ice was really interesting and melted in a soft serve way. Overall, highly recommend. Absolutely worth a try for vegans and non-dairy people alike.

    Amanda L.

    We both ordered their "shaved ice" which comes with coconut whipped cream and a gluten-free cookie on top. Unfortunately, both of the items were underwhelming. There wasn't anything that especially stood out to me. Great service though -- the staff were very kind! Ordered... Houjicha ($9.00 -- special collaboration with Rocky's Matcha) -- rocky's matcha houjicha, madagascar vanilla, oat, and houjicha powder. Strawberry ($8.50) -- strawberry & strawberry powder.

    Matcha and mango passionfruit
    Vivien L.

    Incredible light dessert. I appreciate they add calories next to each shaved ice. My group tried the matcha and mango passionfruit, and I loved the matcha more. Mango passionfruit was tart. Definitely coming back to try the same thing or new menu items.

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    Xue Z.

    Today we tried two things: the pistachio shaved ice and the matcha milkshake. First, the location. The shop is in West Hollywood, near Trader Joe's and next to a Pilates studio. It's a little hidden, and parking is not great. You may find parking near Trader Joe's, or use street parking for around $1. Now, the important part: the food. Pistachio Shaved Ice This one was disappointing. When you order something pistachio-flavored, you expect that rich, nutty pistachio taste. We've tried a lot of pistachio desserts, and this one tasted like... sugar wearing a green outfit. There was almost no pistachio flavor. The portion was also pretty small. It had cream on the bottom, shaved ice in the middle, more cream on top, and some crushed pistachios. It looked interesting, but the flavor and texture were very basic. Nothing creative, nothing memorable. The biggest problem is simple: it's called pistachio shaved ice, but the pistachio forgot to show up. Matcha Milkshake The matcha milkshake was okay. The matcha flavor was fairly strong, but it was still mostly sweet. There wasn't much of that fresh, slightly bitter matcha aroma or aftertaste. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't special. Overall, we give this place: 3 out of 5. Not terrible, but probably not a place we would rush back to. The desserts were sweet, but they were missing a little soul.

    Matcha
    Michelle B.

    Came here with a friend for a post meal dessert. Street parking on Santa Monica is tough (and metered!) but there is free street parking on the side street this is located on if you're good to walk a bit. Seating is exclusively indoors and its limited BUT mewame is right next to a small outdoor park where you can take your dessert to-go and eat at! Matcha shaved ice 4.5/5, this was delicious and I would definitely would come again! It's more of a traditionally bitter green tea tasting matcha flavor and the hints of coconut throughout add some sweetness. Each portion is big enough to share for two!

    Bingsoo
    Tiffany R.

    You can tell the quality of their bingsoo is fresh and that's what I really liked. It wasn't too sweet, and honestly it was so good I almost finished all of it! The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is because the strawberry topping wasn't my favorite. Service could have been a bit faster but it was worth the wait. Lots of seating inside as well.

    Matcha and jasmine tea
    Tiffany M.

    So far only tried the matcha flavor but I loved it. Will definitely be back to try other flavors. Service was great! The girl at the front was friendly and our order was done quick. Really loved how the matcha was not very sweet which balanced out well with the sweet cream on top. This spot is small and cute, really enjoyed coming here with friends.

    Nicole X.

    A small cute spot located in a little shopping plaza! There's a retail parking lot that does 1 hour of free parking (and maybe free parking in general on the weekends? not super sure). They do vegan shaved ice and also drinks, but I mainly came for the shaved ice. They have both coconut and oat based flavors for the shaved ice, and I got their seasonal honeydew pandan flavor which has a coconut base. The coconut makes it soooo much more creamy than regular shaved ice. Like it feels rich and creamy yet light and airy at the same time! There was a strong melon flavor as well that was not overshadowed by the baseline coconut flavor. The coconut cream and small cookie on top were fun too. Everything gets made quickly and the staff are really friendly.

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    Front counter area
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    Very good quality of drinks and shaved ice. The flavors were all natural and in the best way…read morepossible, no artificial flavors. I will definitely recommend this place, friendly service.

    Stopped by Anko for dessert and drinks and really enjoyed the overall experience. The café has a…read moremodern, minimal aesthetic with neutral décor and plenty of seating, making it a nice place to relax. Street parking can be a little difficult, but they do have a parking lot in the back, which makes it much easier. We ordered the Houjicha Marron Shaved Ice and the Iced Brown Sugar Miso Latte. The barista was super helpful with explaining what each drink was, didn't steer us in any direction though. The Houjicha shaved ice was the standout. Houjicha is a toasted green tea, and the flavor is a little difficult to describe--it has a warm, grainy, almost wheat-like taste that's very different from traditional green tea. At first, it can seem like an unusual flavor, but don't give up on it. Once you add the syrup they serve on the side and keep eating, it really grows on you. It somehow gets better with every bite, and before you know it, you can't stop eating it. The Iced Brown Sugar Miso Latte wasn't exactly what I was in the mood for, but it was still well made. It had a nice balance of umami and sweetness without either flavor overpowering the other. While it wasn't my personal favorite, I'd still recommend it if you're looking to try something a little different. Overall, Anko is a great spot if you're looking for unique Japanese-inspired desserts and drinks in a calm, beautifully designed space.

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    Very busy and packed
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    Rice pudding w ice cream, will likely order this every time
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