I have finally found the best bingsu joint! I had to try the ube bingsu because of the ube ice…read morecream. They claimed they make ube ice cream in-house. They also claim that they make matcha ice cream in-house, I will have to try it next time. I ordered a large ube bingsu to share with my husband. First of all, the presentation of the bingsu was perfect. We figured that the whole bingsu measured to about the size of my husband's hand! As I was taking the bingsu to my table, I was worried that the ice cream would tumble to the floor. It was like an art. I absolutely love the presentation! The ube ice cream scoop was huge. Sitting on top of the perfectly sculpted shaved milk, it was almost too gorgeous to eat. The shaved milk was the correct texture. It came with a ribbon of red bean along the edge of the bowl. I was impressed that the shaved milk was built to the edge of the bowl. The bowl was nicely chilled and was quite deep. I think a large could easily serve 3 people but 2 people was just right for my serving :) There was also red bean around the ice cream. The bingsu also had some shredded coconut, sliced almonds and some sprinkle of ube dust. It was so perfect that I will be using my picture as my wallpaper on my cell :) The best thing about bingsu is that I don't have guilt after eating it. It is just like having a large glass of cold milk with red beans. I think if they also come with some mochi pieces, then it would have been 100% perfect.

Made to order taiyaki takes a moment. House made ube ice cream is almost too dark in purple…read more Counter ordering, smiling and friendly manners would help when prompted for a tip. A minimal cat theme is cute, but could be a lot more meowsome with more depth to the decor. Quaint dessert stop when walking Hawthorne.

The bingsu was so delicious, light, and not too sweet - a quintessential Asian dessert. Mango was…read morejust ripe, and I appreciated the fact that they layered some in the middle. Smallest size was perfect for sharing between two people, and at $10.99 it was pricy but worth it. That said, the wait time was longer than expected, even with only 1-2 orders ahead of us. The cup design also seemed impractical, since all the toppings were piled high and at risk of falling over while eating. Still, I will 1000% be back to try more flavors!!

Snowy Village is such a cool refresher on these hot summer days. The shave ice is finely shaved…read moreand not covered with syrup, just the fresh fruits providing the flavor. The Mrs. ordered the berry bingsu ( was saddened that they were out of mango, what she really came for), I had the strawberry bingsu, which was very, very good. Both were good, cool and very satisfying on a hot day. If you haven't tried them out, give them a try, but be sure to call to make sure the bingsu you want is available that day. Enjoy :)

The shave ice was great at Island Daydream Shave Ice. The ice was pretty smooth and the variety of…read moreflavors was great. I'd be happy to revisit this place when I am back at the food cart pod.

Best shave ice I have ever had anywhere even in Hawaii The…read morenatural flavors pair together perfectly.

10/10 mango bingsu. It's big. And juicy. It's sweet and mangoey. Staff were very friendly. Inside…read morewas very cute and clean. Lots of games to play. Good place to hang out with friends.

This place has really good bingsu. They allow you to customize what you would like. You can either…read morechoose from the menu a preset items of how the dish would come out, then from there you can add additional items in it. We each ordered from the preset menu and then added additional items to it. Overall, a fun experience. A large is to share. Get a regular sized one for your own enjoyment. We ordered from the kiosk, which is very fast. Then food came out fast as well.

We have been wanting to try Bingsu Dang for a while, and finally get a chance to give it a try. It…read morewasn't a sunny day per se, but the warm, comtenporary decor at Bing Su Dang provided a lot of warmth and comfort. It honestly reminded me a lot of the decor of dessert shops Korea, so I felt right at home. We ordered a small Mango-cheese cake Bingsu to share, and it was bigger than we expected. The presentation was impressive and we finished it all in no time at all. The Bing Su ice was fine and ceramy, while the mangos were ripe and fragant. Oveall, we liked it a lot and would return to try more flavors when we are in the area.

Stopped by for dessert and there were no customers inside. A few people were sitting at the…read moreoutside tables. The shop was empty. No one at the counter or even a welcome greeting. I could see someone behind the kitchen curtain standing. There is a large Touch screen standing near the counter so maybe there's no customer service? The menu has a lot of options and some are confusing with the photos. We rang the bell to ask for service and some girl employee came out with a snappy attitude, guess she was on her break? We asked her to clarify which is the menu item matches the mango on display (the fake food sculpture). She said it's the mango cheesecake which didn't sound good. We just wanted mango and the employee said just order a regular with mango. Order arrived and the same female server slammed the tray right in front of us. For a first time the impression was horrible. Bingsu flavor was ok. Everything was portioned into a separate cup which is odd. The mango was also just a small portion. The milk shaved ice wasn't as finely shaved with ice chunks. Flavors could have been better. Ingredients portioned to save on costs. Probably won't be back anytime soon. Expensive for bad service and quality

I have been a fan of small Courier Coffee. Now I'm a fan of their Japanese residency, Soen. In…read moreparticular curry Tuesday on their current schedule was my quest. They had 2 curries, chicken and lentil. The later is vegan. Both had Japanese curry flavors with a lot of turmeric. It is served over white rice, with some added vegetables, Summer squash and asparagus on my visit and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. It had a mild hotness, when I make it at home, that is not there is the off-the-shelf Japanese curry spice. I did not try, but a popular item, especially in Summer is Japanese shave ice dessert. Seating is small inside, there are several cafe tables on the sidewalk, and the food can be take out, though doubt the shave ice will travel far. The new park soon to open nearby would be a good spot for outdoor eating, as it was for a brief period in its old incarnation.

I went here primarily for their Dango Mochi which unfortunately weren't being offered when we went…read more They said they usually bring them on the menu in the fall months. So instead, we got a hot matcha and a hot mocha. Both were extremely milky and totally unsweetened. I did add some extra sugar to make it more palatable for my taste but honestly the drinks were too milky (could barely taste the matcha or mocha in it) and adding sugar did not make them any better.

It's a little slow, but it was only one man working and the food so makes up for it. It was so good…read moreand not icy

Neighborhood Gem! Sweet treats on a hot day!…read moreShave ice with whatever flavor you want... Lots to choose from... On a hot day really hits the spot. Dole whip for a "creamy" yet dairy free experience is also a great way to beat the heat. Or at least make it more bearable. Street parking all around. The people who live in the area are lucky that they can just walk over to this since it's right in the residential area.

This spot has no parking so find parking on the street. Download the "parking kitty" app or pay at…read morethe kiosk located throughout the street. Today is a holiday so it was free. Been looking for a biscoff/cookie butter latte and this was the only place that has it near Portland. This is fire! Coffee is strong and still has a good flavor of Biscoff. Awesome blend. I asked mine with no cold foam and with almond milk. I highly recommend

Impressed by the variety of drinks and the quality across the board. I ordered a latte, my friend…read morehad the Biscoff latte, and the kids enjoyed mango and strawberry shaved ice, they finished them in minutes. The new Dubai cookie was amazing and definitely worth trying. I also discovered they offer a seasonal menu, so I'm looking forward to coming back for the Fruity Pebble and black sesame lattes. Parking was limited to paid street options during our visit, but the space itself is quiet and cozy, ideal for studying or working. Service was warm and welcoming throughout.