I am so happy I finally had time to stop by Mewame!…read more It's a cozy place with the sweetest staff helping me This evening, I did not get her name but she was very kind and had a great smile! She offered some recommendations since it was my first time and I went with the matcha. You get a pretty good size cup for about $9 and it's the perfect amount for one person. It also helps that it's not too sweet and a sugar overload! I love Korean shaved ice and most places in LA are pretty similar but I feel like Mewame has the advantage with the ice being even more soft and fluffy, practically snow like, where others still remain somewhat icy. And as I mentioned the subtle sweetness is perfect so you don't feel like the cup is too rich or overdone. Simple matcha flavoring with a coconut cream to perfectly balance out! I'm excited to come back and try the chocolate since that was the other flavor recommended by the girl helping me tonight

I thought the shaved ice was cute and I liked that it was non-dairy, but it was disappointing. It…read morewas simple tasting and EXTREMELY light, like eating flavored air light. It tasted like artificial strawberry to me, but I enjoyed the dollop of coconut? cream. I do prefer something a bit more substantial and I just felt like it wasn't worth the money because it just melted instantly the moment I put it in my mouth. The workers and owner are sweet though and make the shaved ice very quickly.

Such a delicious spot for some Korean shaved ice!!! There was several people in line and it was…read morevery busy and loud, but it was easy to order. You line up at the kiosks and pick what you'd like. They show the pictures and ingredients under each flavor. I wanted to get the Strawberry Ice Flaks but also got to try out the Mango Pineapple Ice Flakes. It was so delicious, refreshing and super yummy!!! I love that it doesn't taste overly sweet and that we were able to pour how much condensed milk we wanted to throw ontop. It made each bite even more creamier, which was so awesome. We sat down in one of the group tables and hung around for about 30 minutes. There was alot of people coming in and out, which was nice. I think also because it feels pretty hot inside but thank goodness for a very cold and refreshing dessert!!!

We here for dessert after dinner with a group of friends. The set up is a simple cafe with more…read moreseating inside and a few tables set up outside. They have some self service stands to order which I always enjoy so I can scroll through photos of the options. We decided to get the single servings of Injeolmi, mango melon, and strawberry. Our group of six was split evenly when picking our favorites! Injeolmi: has a milk shaved ice base topped with mochi and topped w roasted soybean powder. This one's really good with a nice nutty flavor without it being overpowering like a classic peanut butter Strawberry: straightforward strawberry base topped w strawberries. The base is creamy and the tartness from the strawberries rounds it all out. Mango melon: mango shaved ice base with melon balls. Lowkey the melons were a little hard to eat for their size and also they were superrr cold so it made it hard to chew but loved the flavor combo All of them come with condensed milk for you to drizzle over and it's nice that it comes separately so you can adjust your sweetness level

I love their freshly made 호두과자 Hodu-gwaja (Direct translation: Walnut cookie)…read moreIt's a walnut-shaped pastry shell filled with sweet red bean paste and a chunk of walnut. yum yum yum Plenty of seating area inside and outside.

Solid dessert place in Koreatown. They serve classic Korea desserts like bingso, taiyaki, hotteok,…read moreand more. There was lots of seating. Mostly self service, you ordered at the counter then wait for your order. Mango bingso - 5/5 super good, the mango were sweet and ripe. There was a layer on red beans under the shaved iced. Shaved iced was milky and tasty. Taiyaki - 2/5 was meh. The custard was almost like scrambled eggs. Hotteok - 4/5 solid, nothing too special but overall good.

Hidden away in the corner of Madang Court plaza. We shared…read morethe large portion of mango bingsu. Beautiful presentation, perfectly sweetened without the use of xtra condensed milk. At least when I went, depends who is working in the back? Perfectly ripened fruit ... how can they achieve this consistently for everyone that comes in? Unreal I generally don't eat anything with condensed milk but the sweetness level was just right for someone who prefers less sweet desserts.

Last weekend, I went to Sul & Beans at Madang Plaza in K-town with my family. We ordered one of…read moretheir berry bingsus and the Injeolmi toast. It was the perfect post-lunch dessert! The staff were super friendly, and the place was clean, including the restrooms, which is always a plus. The only downside? The service was sloooow. You definitely need some patience if you're eating here. I get it--it was packed and they were super busy--but if you're on a tight schedule, I'd suggest skipping it. Because it was so crowded, it was a bit noisy and chaotic, but overall still a nice spot.

Today, I went to Anko for dessert for the first time in a really long time…read more I used to come here very often a few years ago, but the parking was always difficult (Valet Parking and always super packed) and we usually had to wait quite a while, so I hadn't been back in a long time. After having a family dinner at Gabin Korean BBQ in this shopping center, we decided to stop by Anko for dessert. The owner recognized us right away and warmly greeted My Mom, saying how nice it was to see us again after such a long time. We used to be regulars here, so it was really nice to see her again. I think their taiyaki is the best in LA! They sell them in sets of 4 for $12. My Mom and my 2 brothers got the red bean-filled taiyaki and I got the Nutella and banana one, and it was absolutely delicious. The freshly baked taiyaki was so warm, and the melted chocolate Nutella inside was incredibly sweet and delicious. It was seriously so good! Every time I come here, the staff is always so friendly, and the taiyaki is always amazing. It's definitely one of my favorite dessert spots. This place used to be so popular that there would be a long line just to get taiyaki and bingsoo. There were still quite a lot of people here today, but we were able to order pretty quickly, and our taiyaki came out really fast too, which made me very happy. Back in the day, we would place our order and have to wait quite a while for the taiyaki to be ready. Today was definitely a much better experience!

I FINALLY found a bingsoo place I like in LA! Actually Anko has been on my list for the longest…read moretime but I think I was just worried about getting disappointed, it took us awhile to visit. There's a bingsoo place we LOVED in Dallas called "Wicked Snow" and this is the closest we've had to Wicked Snow. I enjoyed the texture of Anko's bingsoo more than other places I've tried. We got 3 flavors: strawberry mascarpone, mango & hojicha. I usually love anything mango flavored but surprisingly I enjoyed the strawberry one the most! - it tasted very natural/not artificial. I could have eaten the whole thing myself. I still enjoyed the mango as well but this one actually tasted a big more artificial, but the fresh mango was perfectly ripe & added a good amount of sweetness. Hojicha was good too but definitely more "nutty" - still great if you don't want anything fruity! Staff were nice and even tho there was a bit of a wait for the desserts, it didn't take too long for them to come out. We surprisingly got lucky with street parking but they also have valet parking available. Will 100% be back and trying the taiyaki next time!

One of my favorite little spots in Koreatown! The blueberry matcha alone keeps me coming back…read more I love that they're open from 12 PM-2 AM because it works whether I want to come during the day and get some work done or stop by later just to sit, relax, and hang out for a while. The atmosphere is super chill, and the patio is smoking-friendly, which can be surprisingly hard to find in LA. Another huge plus is the valet being only around $3, especially for Koreatown where parking can be a whole situation. Good drinks, chill atmosphere, late hours, affordable valet, and a place where I don't feel rushed to leave. Definitely becoming one of my K-Town go-tos.

Ambiance: it's a cozy and popular coffee place in Korean town, meter parking on the street or valet…read moreparking in the plaza, they have outside and indoor seating Service: friendly but slow, it's a one man show at least by the time I visited, it took a while to get the drink Drink: they have classic coffee drinks and specials Lavender Latte - *** hot, average taste Black Sesame Cream Coffee - **** iced, creamy and refreshing taste, recommend Price: overpriced for the quality, not quite worth around $9 per drink

My friend has been hyping this place up since I've met her & she didn't disappoint…read more Pls note: ONE shaved ice = the perfect amount to share amongst 3 people. The three of us shared (1) Thai tea shaved ice & who knew it was gonna come with crushed oreo + grass jelly + Thai tea sauce + condensed milk‽‽ All the flavored worked so well together Andddddd ugh. I love it hereeeeee

Came here to try it because I was in the area. If I wasn't intrigued by the Thai gelato, I probably…read morewouldn't have stepped foot in this plaza lol. Parking is pretty difficult, and valet is $5. I can easily see the parking lot getting gridlocked on a busy day. I sampled a few of their gelato flavors, including the jasmine lychee and soy sauce. Both were okay, but I just wasn't in the mood for either of them today. I ended up getting the Pandan Toast to try. The pandan flavor was really good--not too grassy and didn't taste too artificial. The ice cream also had a buttery taste to it. It might have been from the toast, but I'm not too sure. The bread itself wasn't oily, which was nice, but it was kind of dry. The pandan sauce definitely helped make it easier to eat. I probably wouldn't eat the bread by itself though because it was super hard and didn't really have much flavor. I wasn't sure what to expect from the toast, but it wasn't quite what I expected. I originally wanted to try the mango sticky rice flavored shaved ice because it looked really good in the photos, but unfortunately they didn't have it today. I'd come back to try their shaved ice when mango is in season again!

Cute spot! We only ordered the smore cookies. Quite good and surprisingly does taste like a smore…read more Just the right amount of sweetness for my taste. We got the Matcha, Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate, and Oreo! The Oreo is a fav so far. We were only going to get 3, but when we bought they had a buy 3 get one free deal! We went at night on a weekday and it was relatively empty and surprisingly some parking. Could be a nice spot to study. Would come back to try their other sweet treats. The atmosphere is pretty cute as well!

Stopped by after lunch next door, their cookies are THE BOMB I literally wanted some more after I…read morehad them haha. Ambiance is calm and peaceful and cute decor fills the place, starting with three big ole bear dolls sitting on a swing on the front window display. Would come back just to try more flavors! We got oreo, biscoff, hershey's chocolate, and blueberry cookies. They are just the right sweet, not too sweet and still flavorful. It's what makes the cookie eatable in bulk I say! Also got the Americano, it's very light which I love. The straw is a pink heart shape, so soo cute.

Had a great experience at Upper Cafe. The atmosphere is welcoming, the place is clean and…read morecomfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive from the moment we arrived. The food was fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. You can tell they care about both quality and consistency. Service was smooth, everything came out in a timely manner, and the overall experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a great local spot to grab a meal, meet with friends, or just enjoy something good in a nice setting. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu. Highly recommended!

Cafe Upper I had tried with a friend who told me she would go 30 minutes OUT OF HER WAY just to get…read morea matcha from this place, and boy it was worth it. I loved how rich, creamy, and balanced the matcha einspanner tasted. I would defiinitely come back to try other flavors too! The place is pretty spacious and is decorated with metal tables which offer that underground feel, which I enjoy also! Service was quick and the menu was simple and easy to read! Thanks Cafe Upper!

We loved the SERVICE most of all! The FOOD hit the spot as far as comfort food. So many yummy stuff…read moreto choose from!

Delicious food, not too salty. Good service. Complimentary popcorn chicken was a nice perk!read more