This place is anxiety in one small space. Imagine you're a freshman in hs, going to the cafeteria for the first time. This is that. Ordering is easy w exactly one kiosk to order from. No human contact at all. This is convenient and easy since the menu also isn't overtly complicated to take a long time to make a decision. The worst part is ordering for here. You are either: the party surrounding a table with the hopes they finish soon, or: the party getting stared down by people who want the table. its anxiety all around. I got both of the regular sized dishes and was able to feed five people read more

Oakobing - Menu 5/25 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Easy ordering, place was pretty busy as it was hard to find seating. We got the strawberry and peanut butter. Got them to-go and decided to eat in the car since no seats were available. Definitely recommend the smaller size if you want one all to yourself. read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious! I came with my husband for a late night snack and they did not disappoint! We got a black sesame icecream, it was amazing! Service is really fast and it's such a cute little spot in Pasadena :) read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Walked here from the Paseo after lunch. It's a small place with seating inside and a couple of small round tables outside. Their menu is short. They utilize a touchpad to order. This minimizes interaction with the server that's making the bingsu. This is the best bingsoo for me. That ice is so creamy and perfectly sweetened. The texture is so light and fluffy. Their regular size is huge. Shareable between 2-3. Their single portion can serve 1-2. We got the matcha and Oreo. They serve the Oreo with a side of coffee and the matcha had a side of matcha. read more

I love their shaved ice! They have parking next to them but they charge like $10 so I advice parking on the street if you can. The shave ice quality always amazing. The black sesame flavor was really strong, but in a good way. I also tried their melon flavor and it was my 2nd favorite. Definitely need to come back and try their strawberry and green tea flavors. A little bit chilly inside, especially during the winter time, but it keeps the shave ice from melting so I'm perfectly okay with that. Come check them out! Service was fast and amazing. read more

Very impressed by how tasteful the shaved ice is. I came with a group of 5 and we ordered the 24oz strawberry with cheesecake and 24oz mango melon. The cheesecake on the strawberry was delicious. However, the melon balls on he mango was not as sweet as anticipated. The 24oz is HUGE! For 5 people, we weren't able to finish the 24oz's so I would suggest getting 3 singles so everyone doesn't end up stuffing themselves. read more

Oakobing - 24 Oz. Strawberry with Cheesecake Shaved Ice & 24 oz. Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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So my go to for years was Sul & Bean in Ktown and honestly I was really looking forward to not having to drive to ktown to get shaved ice. This place is great. I really like the green tea shaved ice and today I tried the brown sugar boba milk tea with shaved ice and it was awesome! Really enjoyed it. Years ago we had a shaved ice place in the alley in old town and I was sad to see them go! I love all the new spots that are coming to Pasadena. Old town I feel like is becoming very commercialized and a bunch of the usual mall stores are taking over, so it's nice to have a spot that still brings that mom and pop feel to Pasadena. read more

We came here after dinner and there was a short line. We had to wait to get a seat as there were a few bigger group. We ordered the strawberry and melon bingsu. The bingsu in the states doesn't come close to the ones I've had in Seoul. It was a small individual bowl with about 7 slices of fruit around the bingsu. It was a bit underwhelming as there wasn't enough fruit or toppings. I did like the smaller portion if you don't want to share or you want to try multiple flavors. It was average and a bit pricey. read more

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The ice cream is very light, and tastes amazing! I love the portion sizes, the single size is enough for 1-2 people. The injeolmi flavor is my go-to almost everytime, and I really enjoy the honey injeolmi monthly flavor. read more

I love this place - everything from the 90° seats, to the timeless Christmas decor (cuz they surve ice so it kinda works) . Their shaved ice was NIIIIice to say the least (pun intended). Super funsies texture and the mint on top was extra tasty. Unsure if it was washed but def still top notch. - my friend B3N read more

Oakobing - Black Sesame Shaved Ice w/ Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

This spot is good the black sesame shaved ice is fantastic! Subtle flavor , regular presentation, and good amount for the price ! It gets packed at time but I don't mind the wait. The seating is very narrow so if you mind bumping shoulders and small talk, it's inviting, but if not a nice stroll around Pasadena with your treats not a bad choice. read more

A great place for a quick dessert if you're in the Downtown Pasadena area. Parking in the area is a little tricky. The streets are metered but you may park in the nearby parking structures and walk over. We ordered on the tablet in the front and our shaved ice came out pretty quickly. The portion size surprised me as it was bigger than expected. We ordered one Injeolmi Shaved Ice to share. I came with two other girls and we had just finished lunch and we were so full from the shaved ice that we couldn't finish what we ordered by the end. A single scoop size would have been a better choice. Overall, the dessert was very light and delicious. You may pour as much condense milk on top or have it on the side according to your preferences. The flavor was average/comparable to other Korean shaved ice shops I've tried before. I'm glad a decent shaved ice place is now available in Downtown Pas! read more

Oakobing - Injeolmi Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

I finally got the try this place after following them on instagram forever! Well this location is their second and luckily less busy and close to where we were staying. For 4 ppl and a toddler. You can probably get away with a large size and a personal size. Two big ones were a little too much for us. Lol The mango melon is a must! Very tasty and refreshing. The strawberry one was okay. It got a little boring? Bland? Same same? Wish we had more stomachs so we could try the other flavors. But overall very happy and would come back again! Not busy on a Monday night :) love going to places on off days. read more

I didn't expect shaved ice to be creamy and milky but this one is. We got two to share and wow they were delicious. For all you oreo lovers out there the Oreo tiramisu is a must get. Comes with a cheese cake too, I don't really understand why but tastes good haha. The injeolmi shaved ice was a bit lighter but was sweet and smooth. Would recommend this desserts!! read more

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We found this spot because of craving. Upon getting there we were excited because they had a menu with different kinds of treats. They sold us with the milkshake option so we went in to order. Turns out they don't have milkshakes which was very misleading. However, we decided to try their shaved ice option and were surprised by how good the flavor was. The shaved ice wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. Definitely will be returning! read more

Everything is amazing here!! Yes parking can be difficult during peak hours but trust me, this place is worth it. I absolutely loved this place. High quality shaved ice and top notch customer service!! A+++ read more

Service was fast and it was really good!would recommend to our friends! Clean and the people working are really nice read more

Best shaved frozen blended fruit/milk (not ice with atrificial syrup) We opted for the mango, strawberry, & melon The strawberry was the best. The mango had no flavor & melon was surprisingly melon-like. It's piled high and shareable for 3-4 easily. read more

For $12.49, the portion wasn't worth it. I got the green tea flavor and shared it between 3 people. We finished it without difficulty and could've ate more. It was good, melted right in your mouth. Parking wasn't too bad but it wasn't easy. The interior was comfy with adequate seating on a Sunday afternoon. You order yourself at a tablet and it's basically self-serve since they call you when it's ready to pick up. Then you return your tray as well. read more

Oakobing - Green tea - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tasty shaved ice that is definitely a good dessert option when you're out and about in Pasadena! They have a self-serve kiosk/tablet that you place your order on. I love that they have a larger size that's perfect for sharing with a couple of people as well as a single-size (which in my opinion is great for splitting between two people). On this visit, my partner and I each ordered a single size. We got the mango melon and black sesame. We thought the mango melon was very refreshing and we enjoyed the black sesame but wish the flavor was a little stronger. Overall though I think this is a solid dessert option! read more

First time having Oakobing and I loved it! I'm so happy they have a new location in Pasadena. This place does not disappoint and the shaved ice has great flavor. Their single serve items are much bigger than you think they are. We ended up splitting 2 among 3 people and it was more than enough. The shaved ice itself is very fluffy in texture and milky in taste. I was very impressed how prominent the melon taste was and loved the toppings. Definitely will have to come by here again! read more

Oakobing - Injeolmi and melon single serve bingos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's ok. It basically taste like... Ice! It's definitely, a mess. They give you little cups of crap to pour over your mountain of ice. You pour it on and it just splashes everywhere! My girlfriend got the Oreo one. It's covered in coco powder. She took one bite and started choking on the coco powder so hard.. I was concerned, people were looking. Vibes are interesting, feels like the emergency over flow at a hospital. You also don't order from anyone, it's just a touch screen that asks if you want to tip at the end. Tip? For what? There's adults in there playing with legos. The melon one was p good especially towards the end of it - in the middle of the mountain. read more

Haven't been here since pre-pandemic (at the Ktown location) and was glad to see they offer single serve options now. Both my friend and I got the single serve green tea shaved ice ($6.50). It came with mochi balls, which I wasn't a huge fan of because they were a bit flavorless, and a matcha drizzle. I liked that the shaved ice itself wasn't super icy. I do wish the single serve came with red beans, but it was only available as an add on. The single serve could serve 2 people-- neither my friend nor I finished ours since they were pretty big. Parking was easy (either street or structure) on a Saturday afternoon which was a plus. read more

Oakobing - Single Green Tea Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

My dear friends suggested this as one of the best bingsoo's that they've had. Uhm, okay, big claims... that definitely hit it's mark. We arrived at around 3 on a Sunday. A Sunday and there was line to the door. Yeah, and limited seats and it was hot. It guess everyone has the same idea. I think parking is free around the area so that's good. Also, it didn't feel like the line was too long but it was kinda stress-inducing trying to find a table to enjoy! I'm glad they had the single serve options which I guess the other location might not have it. I got the strawberry (obsessed with that fruit right now) that came with homemade strawberry condensed milk! It didn't take long for it to come out - everything was made fresh and it was soooo good. The texture of the snow, the flavor, the presentation, the fresh fruit. Everything was delightful! I'm not ashamed to admit I finished my bowl clean (it was a single serving!) I saw other tables order the larger sizes and was impressed with the melon presentation. I really liked the efficiency of the staff and noted that there was no one at the register - it's all electronic when you order so I don't think they take cash (if anyone was asking). Bring some friends so you can all share some different flavors but not too many or you won't find a good seat to enjoy! read more

Customer service - 3/5 Friendliness of staff 2/5 Speed of service: 4/5 Food quality 5/5 Value of Money 4/5 Cleanliness of restaurant: 2/5 Restaurant decor: 3/5 Oakobing is a cozy dessert spot for Korean style shaved ice - yum! Indoor seatings are available and outdoor seatings are limited as well. This is a tiny store compare their second shop in Wilshire Center. Will be difficult to find space for a large group gathering. We ordered the Oreo Tiramisu and also Single Size Bingsu - Green Tea. Both are delicious and LOVE Korean shave ice and the best part is the Oreo Tiramisu comes with a slice of cheese cake too! Portions are large and can share with a buddy or love one. Will definitely come back again for the deserts and also try their Mango Melon served in a melon bowl! One tip for the restaurant is to have the staff come out behind the counter and clean the tables. Maybe it was a busy day, but tables are unclean and things are left on the floor. read more

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First time trying this place and I thought the flavors well well crafted and portions were great. I came with a party of 4. The concept of ordering is a bit different in that there is no option to order verbally with a person. They have a tablet ordering system where you just select what you want and pay directly on the tablet and then wait for your order to be prepared. We ordered 3 of the single serving sizes to share so that we could try different flavors (mango melon, Injeolmi and the Oreo tiramisu). Favorites were the injeolmi and the mango melon as the flavors were unique and complemented each other well. The Oreo tiramisu was just alright -- the sauce that it came with was a bit too strong for our liking and it tasted better without it. I docked a star because there is very little seating space inside and parking is not the most convenient around this area. It's located right next to King Taco which gets very busy so street parking is usually scarce. Definitely will be back to try the matcha and the strawberry flavors! read more

Oakobing - Single Mango Melon Shaved Ice Single Injeolmi Shaved Ice Single Oreo Tiramisu Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

3.5/5 Huge portions! I would recommend only ordering one to share - it's enough for two adults. It's not too sweet and holds up pretty well. Customer service is basic - you basically order on the kiosk by the counter and then just walk up to grab your order once it's called. Interior could use some rearranging and updating. Great for people of all ages! I just didn't give it too high of ratings since I still prefer my ice cream creamy and in a traditional cone but that's just personal preference. read more

Item: Cantaloupe Shaved Ice | $16 | 4.5/5 stars Review: Mango shaved ice with cantaloupe balls. The shaved ice is super soft and yummy and the cantaloupe tasted fresh. They also give you a lot of shaved ice which is filled to the bottom of the melon. Only complaint is that they dont give you extra condensed milk for all that shaved ice. Its also a pretty small place with good lighting and a relaxing place to eat shaved ice with friends. Parking: $1 - De Lacey Parking Facility ($1 for first 2 hours) read more

Oakobing - Item: Cantaloupe Shaved Ice | $16 | 4.5/5 stars - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

One of my favorite places to get bingsu in LA! Love the flavors and quality here- it's nice and creamy and not completely "icy" compared to other places. Iv'e tried green tea, mango and cantelope, all of which were good. Service is also pretty fast here. read more

I've tried the Injeolmi, Strawberry, Matcha and Mango Melon. The ranks are in order: 1. Mango Melon - Super refreshing and just enough flavour without being too overwhelming. 2. Matcha - So much matcha flavour!!! Good choice for matcha lovers but not really anyone else. 3. Injeolmi - The flavours are a bit muted but it's a lighter choice if that's what you want. 4. Strawberry - Enjoyed the strawberry fruits, but the shaved ice felt too artificial after a few bites. Tip: get the mochi. Worth the extra $1. read more

Oakobing - Matcha Shaved Ice Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place was really good, the only down side is that it is a small ice cream shop and it is always packed and there's not that many seating options and your sitting next to people almost shoulder to shoulder if uou decide to try to find a spot to sit read more

4.8 stars. One of the best desserts I've had. I came here with my friends after eating all you can eat sushi, so even though were were about to explode, we still dropped by. We ordered the Injeolmi, and the sweetness was perfect. It was a nice light dessert to round out our night. The price of it was also pretty good for the portion size you get. 4 people can definitely share an order and it's less than $15. The worker was also super nice and friendly. It was a pretty busy night close to closing time, but he was still friendly and gave us extra spoons and bowls when we asked. The only reason for 4.8 stars and not the full 5 stars is that the establishment was a bit small and there wasn't a lot of space to sit. Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out if you want a nice dessert. read more

Oakobing - Injeolmi (togo) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Green tea is my all-time favorite flavor. Today my husband tried the Oreo tiramisu which actually came with espresso shots on the side. It didn't taste like tiramisu but more like a wonderful coffee flavor instead. Just saw they have a new flavor; black sugar boba shaved ice!! I'm love with green tea too much to stray though. The single serving size is plenty for a single person. Try to find metered street parking because the parking lot adjacent to the location is now 10 bucks eek! read more

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Currently my favorite dessert - the other location is in K-town. If you don't know what shaved snow is, it's softer, creamier, and just plain better than shaved ice... and this is the best shaved snow I know of. The most popular one is the melon which comes in a half honeydew shell. That one is good, but I think the two best ones are the strawberry and the matcha because they are creamier. The oreo one is decent too... at first I thought the slice of cheesecake might be weird, but if you get 1/4 bite of cheesecake + 3/4 bite of shaved snow, it works out pretty good. The croffle is also delicious and I go back and forth between which one I like better. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and are conveniently located next to King Taco. read more

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Parking: Metered street parking (usually scarce), paid lot to the left, and some free 90 min lots around the area! Food: It was my first time trying this Oakobing location and it was super affordable and filling. My boyfriend and I got two small sized bingsoos and barely finished them. Didn't even need the condensed milk toppings since the flavor of the ice itself is super refreshing! - Matcha - Mango Melon Ambiance: Pretty small inside the store but surprisingly lots of seating! There are some tables outdoors as well. I heard they don't take cash though so be prepared to use a card or Apple pay. Service is fast! read more

Oakobing - Matcha, Mango Melon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Order on tablet fast and easy. Got the strawberry cheese cake it was enough to share between two people. The taste is really good if you have enough condensed milk if not it doesn't taste like anything. I had to buy three more. Not the cleanest place very sticky ground like going into a cheap movie theater. I would come back again to try other flavors and because I enjoyed the texture. Would order it to go next time read more

Oakobing - 24 Oz. Strawberry with Cheesecake Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I love this place and my children are really fond of this place. My son really enjoys the flavors of the shaved ice and we drive almost 30mins to get there and enjoy the fresh fruit and condensed milk on every bite! read more

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Best dessert in LA. A must get especially during summer. There could be a line but it's worth it. read more

Oakobing - Black Sesame Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

When it's close to 100° outside, shaved ice is the perfect remedy. The mango melon shaved ice was awesome! Flavorful and love how you pour the condensed milk on top. The only reason why it was 4 stars was due to the lack of indoor seating capacity. Other than that, it was great experience eating Bingsoo for the first time! read more

Oakobing - 24 oz. Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you are looking for good Korean shaved ice that is close to Sul and Bean but snow ice, this place is it! I came here with friends and the single serving shaved ice is good for 2 people to share. If you ordered the regular size, it would be great to share it with 4 people. Customer service is great, but the place is small. So, good luck finding a table if the place is busy or crowded. Also if you are looking for parking, you should find parking on the street or go to the parking garage that is near by. read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California