Amazing Crème Brûlée Match, absolutely delicious. Love the swirls throughout the drink…read more This place is popular, lots of people coming and going. Definitely worth the drive next time I'm in San Jose.

The upside is they've finally added another unique-ish soft serve flavor in black sesame, although…read morethey were sold out when I went. Downside is they got rid of their taiyaki making this shop lose its original charm completely and what made it standout from your run-of-the-mill matcha shop in the bay. A big shame.

The service is phenomenal! Even when a minor accident occurred on myself the staff proceeded to…read moresincerely apologize and immediately made up for it in a variety of ways that made this visit worth coming back to. I got myself The Classic Iced Coffee 7/10 and my partner got the Kumquat Blossom 4/10 (she's not a sweet tooth person. Very picky). Iced coffee was pretty good but the Kumquat Blossom will recommend only to the sweetest of people (can customize to be more sour). Recommend to explore the menu thoroughly and ask about popular items and flavor levels/intensity. Ambience is lively, modern, clean, cozy, lots of plants and thoughtfully designed with outdoor seating and plenty of parking. First impressions 8/ 10 Would return again! :)))

The coffee was pretty good, very nice taste, service was kinda bad, they were pretty stingy. The…read moreambiance was normal, nothing special.

I absolutely love this bakery in Vietnam town!! Stopped by with relatives on a weekend but it was…read morenot busy as others say it gets. The bakery displays were filled with delicious treats and we waited for fresh egg tarts and pandan waffles. Did I mention how good it smells in here!? Also, the auntie helping us was so sweet! Anyways, my family got durian egg tarts, Portuguese egg tarts, pandan cookies, Viet coffee cookies, and pandan waffles. Definitely a random assortment, but everything here is so good. The egg tarts were so flakey and the perfect sweetness. We all preferred the durian egg tarts!! I also liked the texture and taste of the cookies. I can't wait to come back here for more baked goods!

3.5 STARS ca…read morebakehouse is a to-go bakery that usually has a really long line on the weekends. i always order for pickup to avoid the line - just keep in mind that there are some items you have to order at least the day before. the bakery is located in very busy vietnam town, so it can be hard to get parking nearby sometimes. they have a really extensive menu with unique items! - egg tart (3.5/5): it had a great sweet and creamy custard, but it was doughy and soft instead of crispy and flaky. i didn't mind the texture too much because the flavor was there - kaya egg tart (4/5): very slight coconut flavor and overall very light. i liked this one more than the regular egg tart because the flavor was unique - banana mochi cake (4/5): this reminded me of a banana nut muffin but with mochi! it had a good fresh banana flavor. i loved the soft, chewy mochi texture, although it was almost too mushy. the nuts were a nice addition - guava mochi cake (4.5/5): one of my favorite items here! it had a tart and sweet guava filling, which balanced out the sweetness of the pastry and icing on top. it was still on the softer end, but i liked this one more than the banana mochi cake - kaya croissant (3/5): i thought the croissant would be soggy because of the filling, but it was actually kind of chewy and dry - maybe overbaked. i loved the yummy kaya filling, and it wasn't too sweet. i actually think it could've used more filling. it was very aromatic! - ube croissant (3.5/5): similar to the kaya croissant but with a sweet and slightly earthy ube filling instead. i enjoyed the filling because i could really taste the ube! like the other one, i thought the croissant was too dry and needed more filling - black sesame choux (0.5/5): probably the worst item i tried. the black sesame wasn't very sweet. there was barely any black sesame flavor, and it had a bit of a bitter aftertaste. also, the choux wasn't crunchy... it was soft and mushy, and it broke at the bottom where the filling was spilling out - durian choux (2.5/5): i loved the filling, which was at the perfect sweetness. it had a strong durian flavor, but the choux pastry itself had similar issues to the black sesame choux - pandan macadamia cookie (3.5/5): it had a very light pandan flavor, which i thought could've been stronger. i really love soft cookies, but this was weirdly soft and fell apart - almost like it wasn't fully baked. the macadamia nuts on top were a nice touch - black sesame cookie (4/5): tasted just like a peanut butter cookie! it had a strong nutty flavor, more like peanut butter than black sesame. my favorite part was the center, which had more of a sesame flavor because of the sesame seeds. just like the other cookie, it was very soft - honeycomb cake (3/5): this had a stronger pandan flavor than the cookie, which was great! i just didn't like the texture as much as other honeycomb cakes because it was less chewy and more mushy - pandan basque cheesecake (4.5/5): the BEST menu item i've tried, and i would come back just to get this. the cheesecake was very creamy and relatively dense, even for basque cheesecake. it had a slight pandan flavor, which could've been stronger, and caramelization on the sides. the green looked so pretty! i'm not really that picky with textures, but overall, everything here is just on the soft and sometimes mushy end, except for the croissants, which are weirdly dry. i actually enjoy a lot of the flavors, so i do see the appeal. i just don't think i would come back often.

bingsoo with green tea, matcha sauce, red bean mochi and cheesecake cubes (sometimes you gotta take…read morea bite first and then fix your dessert) always order the cheesecake cubes, it will never disappoint! the ice cream works great, as it doesn't melt too fast! it was so packed today, ending up sharing a table with another group been coming here for years! been telling friends and bringing them here too. on busy days, having someone help reorganize the tables helps - ie. 2, 4, 6 or other tables sizes closing the blinds on super hot days and turning up the AC with hot days

This is Korean style shave ice. There is no diary-free option. Service is fine, but is more…read moreself-served. You order at the kiosk and wait for your number to be called. You use a tray to bring your items that you order to the table as afterwards, you use the tray to bring the items back to tray area for clean-up. There are small bowls that you can use to share the items you order. We ordered the Melon Rock and the strawberry flavor one. Both items were at least $20, equivalent of a meal. It is a luxury dessert place. We came around 3pm and it was packed. When we were leaving, it was still crowded. This is a pretty popular Korean dessert place. As I heard the one that is located in Korea is three floors high in Seoul and every floor is full of people eating desserts. It is delicious. I can come once In awhile so it doesn't break my bank lol. It is delicious.

I've been on a mango kick recently, and my best friend highly recommended Hui Lau Shan. I was…read moreintrigued and decided to order delivery. I really appreciated that the items came in a sealed bag. Not only did it ensure freshness, but it also helped assure me that the food wasn't tampered with. The bag was cute too. I'm actually glad that I ordered online, because the menu explicitly stated that products contain lard. I don't eat pork, so heads up if you don't either. I got the coconut mango sago (D4) and mango mochi. I dove right into the mochi, which was fantastic. The mochi was so soft and chewy, the shredded coconut attributed a nice texture, and I loved the mango bits in the center. I also enjoyed the coconut mango sago. There wasn't an option to modify the sweetness, which I was concerned about at first. The drink came out perfectly in balance with sweetness, and I felt that mostly came from the natural sweetness of the mango and coconut milk. I would absolutely return to try other things off the menu. I'm a fan of coconut mango and pomelo/grapefruit at other drink spots, so it's top of my list to try next time.

Their dessert is here is good, IF it's mango season because they use fresh fruit…read more Decent spot for dessert after grabbing dinner nearby.

Delicious mango creations! We will surely come back…read more Indoor and outdoor seating available. Lots of parking in the plaza but this place can get really busy.

Luckily, we got here right before the rush. There are a few tables inside, although it does feel…read morekind of cramped, it's clean and they do have outdoor seating available. I asked which options were vegan-friendly, and the person at the register said they have two options: Mango Sago and HK Lemon Tea. I opted for the Mango Sago Bowl. The bowls and spoon are super cute! I loved the fresh mango (I wish there was more on top) and the icy mango base. The sago pearls were tiny and added some texture. I skipped the tea because I planned to get a drink next door, but I would try it next time.

I've been coming to Snowtime for a couple of years, and it's still one of my favorite dessert spots…read morewhenever I'm in the Campbell area. They have an impressive variety of drinks and desserts, and I especially love that their snow/bingsu comes in three different sizes (small, medium, large), making it perfect whether you're treating yourself or sharing with friends. On my latest visit, I tried the Banana Matcha drink, and the flavor was delicious. The banana layer on the bottom is a nice touch and you can clearly taste both the matcha and banana. My only note is that I wish the layer on top was a bit thicker for a creamier texture. Even so, the quality and consistency keep me coming back. If you're craving shaved snow desserts, soft serve or unique drinks, Snowtime is always worth a visit!

Absolutely loved the Tira-Miss-you here. It's my go-to flavor, the snow is done perfectly, and the…read moresweetness is just the right amount. The mini Taiyaki were amazing too. Tried the pesto cheese, blueberry cream cheese custard, and Nutella flavors, crispy, salty, and sweet, very flavorful. We had like 6-7 of those and still wanted more. The place has nice interiors, good spot to hang out with friends or family after a meal. Service can be better, a bit slow at times, but nothing too bad. Highly recommended!

Great customer service! Tasty broth and noodles :) thai tea was tasty. High chairs available…read more Great for late night snack

This place was on my saved list for a long time…read more Finally got to try the durian milk tea and the crepes here. LOVED them both. The reviews for the drinks are very mixed, specially durian madness. so I was nervous to order it. I chose the milk tea instead . It had chunks of fruit and salted foam at the top. 25% sweetness, less ice was perfect!!! Also tried the hambalang milk tea. It was a good black milk tea with jelly. Nothing too unique. Durian crepes were light , had a good balance of durian and the whip cream .

I come here pretty regularly for their matcha drinks. My go-to is the honey matcha latte with oat…read moremilk. They give you the option to put double matcha (for the honey matcha latte) which is a plus! The double shot of matcha and the honey pairs really well together. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and a perfect amount of matcha to make it taste rich without being bitter. The strawberry matcha latte has strawberry puree and strawberry bits which makes it taste really sweet. It's a really good contrast of flavors and an overall solid strawberry matcha latte. They also updated the self-ordering kiosk with 2 instead of one now, so there's barely any lines now compared to when they first opened. The drinks are a lot quicker so you don't have to wait too long. There's also no seats inside but there's plenty of waiting space on the outside patio! Overall I would highly recommend this place for matcha lovers. Their matcha is super rich in flavor and they have a lot of options. Sometimes, they also have matcha powder in stock too! The spot is also right off of 280 so it's pretty convenient.

Izumi is a really solid matcha spot. You can taste the authenticity and quality of the matcha, and…read morethey whisk it really well. My first experience was pretty mid because the ceremonial matcha latte was VERY strong and bitter. I couldn't finish it and it made me super jittery. After coming back a few more times though, I found a couple things I really liked. The Crème Brûlée Matcha was delicious. I finished the entire drink. You can't change the sweetness level, which is unfortunate, but their recommended sweetness actually balanced the stronger matcha really well. The ice cream is probably the best thing here. Super creamy, perfectly sweet and really well blended. I would honestly come back just for the ice cream. The strawberry matcha latte was pretty unmemorable to me, and the hojicha was also extremely bitter. Service was good. The barista was kind and helpful, which I appreciated. You order through a kiosk, so there isn't a ton of interaction overall. When I first came around their opening, there was basically no line. After they started getting more hype, the lines became longer and longer. I think it's worth trying, but personally I wouldn't wait in a huge line for it. Overall, the matcha itself tastes authentic and is prepared well, but some drinks are just too bitter for my preference. My recommendations: the ice cream or Crème Brûlée Matcha. Those were easily the standouts for me.

Been coming since they opened. Some of the best tea and customer service I've ever experienced!read more

I've been to Aroma a few times and always love their matcha, especially the banana cream! had to…read moretry their new pumpkin spice matcha and it did NOT disappoint the pumpkin cream literally tasted like pumpkin pie and was SO good. the pumpkin syrup blended perfectly with their strong matcha, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. every time I've been, the staff have been friendly and the café has been clean. definitely recommend trying it if you're a matcha lover! I'll definitely be back.