Shaved ice from Oakobing on a summer night always hits, and this was no exception…read more The mango bingsu was the star of the show, hands down. Fluffy, snow-soft ice piled with real mango cubes and a milk drizzle on top - and even in the single-serving cup size, it was seriously worth it. We also tried the green tea bingsu, topped with matcha powder and mochi, which was solid but the mango stole the spotlight for me. Pro tip: the single size is pretty generous on its own, so unless you're trying to sample a few flavors, one cup does the job. We split two just to try different options and it worked out great for that! Parking along the street was hit or miss, but we went pretty late at night so it wasn't too bad. Sweet, refreshing, and exactly what a summer night calls for - will def be back to try more flavors, like the melon or strawberry!

This is probably one of my favorite desserts especially on hot summer days. The shaved ice is soft,…read moresmooth, and creamy. It instantly melts in your mouth. The product is consistent and perfect every time. Portions are pretty big. Even the single serve can be shared between 2 people. Please look up the menu before arriving. Usually to order you walk in all the way to the kiosk and order from there. If the line is long there's also a QR code on the right side as you enter so you can order from your phone as well. The only thing that's been a consistent issue is there's nowhere to sit. Seating is available inside and there's even a few tables outside but this place is so popular that all the seats are always taken. Be prepared to take your desserts to go. You can walk up to the pick up area and ask for lids.

Can't come to SGV without a visit to Salju Desserts. Absolutely the best shaved snow around…read more They're a tiny place, but clean with two seating areas. You can order either at a kiosk or go the the counter to order there. They offer an extensive selection of snow flavors, syrups, and toppings. There's also a variety of other desserts and beverages, but I have never been able to resist the snow. Be aware that the small size is large enough for 2 or 3 people to share, and the medium is bigger still. On the several times I've been here, service has always been both cheerful and speedy. A real pleasure. I live quite a distance away, an hour or more depending on traffic, but plan to return many more times. It's that good.

Ive been her a few times now over the years. Really solid shaved ice place. Has some dairy and…read morenon dairy options, and wide variety of toppings. You can order at the kiosk and its super easy. This recent time I got the pandan flavoured ice with 3 toppings: boba, oatmeal, rainbow jelly, condensed milk. The pandan flavoring was really, really light. If you ate it on its own then you can taste it but with any of the toppings, it washes out and you get a weird bitter aftertaste. Needs way more intensity of the Pandan for it to shine through. The boba was sadly unevenly cooked. Some balls were undercooked with a little firm center, others were completely mushy. Rainbow jelly is the usual one you can get anywhere, nothing special to comment on. Free parking lot out front but can get busy. You can find street parking in the nearby areas too. Inside the place is small with a few tables you can sit at, clean and comfortable enough. People are nice I suppose but there was minimal interaction since you order and pay at the kiosk. Pricing was reasonable, not cheap, not overly expensive. They open really late, which is a perk. Overall 4/5 I think is fair. Ive had better items from them in the past, but this time 3.5/5 for quality of their product.

Tea Spots is located at 1443 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena California 91106. It is located in a…read moresmall group of stores just east of the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Hill Avenue. There are three small eateries and a nail salon located here. An adequate parking lot is located in front of these stores. Upon entering tea spots I was greeted by a friendly hello. I walked to the counter and asked questions about the types of food that they had available. The staff described a variety of selections. They are definitely more than just tea and smoothies. They have what they call 'snacks' on a large menu. These are more than snacks, they are full meals. I decided on some Ramen and Potstickers. I was impressed that they asked me exactly how I wanted things prepared. Spice levels were a prime consideration, so I decided on medium spicy. As I waited on my order, I looked at their beverage menu that was filled with different Boba coffees, teas and slushies. There are also quite a number of items on the menu that I want to try with different styles of preparation. After about 10 minutes my food was ready and I was out the door and on my way home. They do have areas inside this location to dine inside. When I unpacked my food at home, I was pleased to see how carefully it had been put together. They had everything individually wrapped. I was eager to try the potstickers first. The Pork Potstickers were delicious. Great flavor and moist with a crisp outside edge. The Japanese Miso Ramen wes filled with flavor and spice. I added some Sriracha and Soy Sauce to complete my preference. I look forward to coming back and enjoying some different beverages and flavors from the kitchen.

This is my go-to boba tea and food spot near PCC. I usually love coming during their happy hour…read morebecause they have great deals on tea, shaved ice, and their bowls. Recently, I got an email saying they now have new sizzling plates, and I couldn't wait to try them. They offer four different sizzling plates, and I went with the beef fried noodles. Honestly, it's not the best--the flavor is a bit off, but I was really hungry so I ate about half. It's okay after adding some Sriracha, but I wouldn't order it again. The sizzling plate comes with a tea, and I got an oolong tea with 50% sweetness. It was just okay. Parking can be challenging at times, and the spaces are pretty narrow.

I was happy to find this bingsu spot at the mall and happier still to find they had a smaller size…read moreoption. The place is bright and cute and the staff member was very friendly. I ordered the injeolmi bingsu which was very good. I love roasted sesame powder and red bean combo. The shaved ice itself was smooth and creamy. It was a perfectly light treat. Unfortunate I saw a sign that's said they were closing for business at the end of July. So if you're in the area, try to give them some love before they go.

We ordered the signature bingsu and it was amazing. I came in here with no expectations and…read morehonestly this place really blew me away. Their bingsu and toppings all blended so well together it felt like I was eating a Chinese/Korean açaí bowl. It felt like a very light dessert and I could keep eating more of it. Some bingsu's are a bit more decadent. This place was just right. The bingsu was light and the texture was perfect. It wasn't too icy like some other places. Service was excellent! The cashier was kind and patient. We received our order quickly. There is plenty of seating inside the store. Bingsu Bingsu is located on the promenade side of the Arcadia Westfield mall. There is plenty of parking all around the mall. Would highly recommend this bingsu shop!

a good place for dessert with family or friends. came here on a hot August day, and the AC was used…read moreto the minimum. it was really warm inside.    ambiance: theres lots of seating all around.  not the cutest date spot, its a very casual spot.   service: self service kiosk   food: ordered an ice shave and jelly bowl. it wasnt sweet at all, so good if thats what youre going for. if not its not gonna be your fav. the drinks were good here though. tea is strong and fresh

This place used to be so good, with good air conditioning and customer service. If you want to…read moreenjoy a nice cold dessert on a hot summer day now (and the LA heat is BLAZING), the air conditioning is not on, the windows are up to the ceiling and no curtains to block the sunlight. You will sweat nonstop even while eating your iced dessert. Don't want to sit in the heat while eating dessert and get a to-go order? They will NOT make your order correctly. Multiple times where I've ordered a dessert and added condense milk, they've forgotten it. No problem, I learned my lesson to check if it's on the side before I leave. This time I went I wanted to add sesame balls. I didn't check because why would I need to open the container and stir around to see if it's in there? I got home and there was no sesame balls or the other toppings I added. Each topping is $1-1.25 each. Sure that's not expensive by itself. But with each order it adds up. Hard to want to enjoy something from what use to be your favorite spot when they keep messing up and don't bother to care when you bring up a complaint to them. My suggestion is to go to another location or stop supporting this place altogether. The store owner is too cheap to get the amount of attention they do.

Very nice clean calm and quiet great spot for a quiet relaxing drink. Staff is nice it's mostly…read moreself order but they will come out and help with service if needed

Good drinks!! Grat location! Good variety! Good place for drinks after school. Will totally be…read morecoming back.

Cute dessert spot that opened up in the heart of Monterey Park! I've been to their Rowland/COI…read morelocation before and loved it, so I'm glad to know there's one that opened up near me! There's plenty of seating inside, and I also saw some people getting work done, so it seems like a nice place to hang at. Service was also really friendly and fast. I got the matcha shaved ice, and it was such a big portion. Definitely perfect for 2-3 people depending on how hungry you are. The matcha was really good, and I loved the ice cream flavors, especially the ube and matcha. Would definitely come back, since it is so much closer to me!

If you love Matcha you must go!…read more Such a wonderful matcha café! I stopped in and ordered the ube and matcha waffle cone, and the flavors were absolutely delicious. The spot is also so cute and inviting--perfect for a little treat or coffee-date stop. I can't wait to come back and work my way through the menu, especially the matcha float with ube!

Spiceology is a family owned mom and pop Taiwanese restaurant that serves delicious and affordable…read moreTaiwanese bento boxes. This place was packed on a Monday surprisingly. An hour into opening, we waited for about 30 min to get our food. I definitely recommend calling it in. We got the popcorn chicken rice and pork chop rice and it was only $12 each. You never see these prices anywhere anymore especially with a combo deal like this. Come during lunch time on a weekday and you'll also get a free tea as well! Everything was also very yummy. Popcorn chicken had really good flavor and had a nice crunch. The pork chop on the other hand was seasoned well but I wish it was a bit more crispy. I love the veggies that come with it too. Well balanced in all the macros. Overall, this is such a good place to hit up for your Taiwanese fix. Worth it for the price, flavor, and serving size!

Thought I should update my reviews from over 11 years ago since a lot has changed. I stop coming…read morehere over the years because many times I walked by their sign always say closed. The few times I did catch them. I came in for their shaved snow. The difference between shaved snow and shaved ice is the snow has a softer fluffier consistency and melts in your mouth like cream. Shaved ice is essentially crushed ice into small pieces. I usually get the mango set, but if mangoes aren't in season, it can get very tart. My last one was very sweet. It's a nice cooling dessert for the over 100 degree LA heat. Be prepared, they are often out of many items, so even though it's on their menu, it may not be available. They're usually not busy so seating is not a problem. I haven't tried their lunch menu for a long time but plan to go back and will update my review afterwards. * Shared parking lot in a plaza. Tucked in the corner right next to Dollar Tree.

I absolutely love this place it's a small but lively restaurant. The workers are always so kind and…read morethe wait time usually isn't long 15- 20 max. Love to come here with my friends it's so yummy and cheap.

Taste: 5 Value: 5…read moreService: 5 One of the best Taiwanese meals I've had since coming back from Taipei at the start of the year. The hot and sour soup was thick and chunky, just how I like the soup. The scallion bread sandwich with 5-spice beef was distinct. The bread was perfectly baked and the beef was flavorful and juicy. There was both mustard greens and pickles that gave crunch and acidity to balance the meat and bread. The lotus root salad was refreshing while still having a kick from their in-house chili oil. Dan Dan noodles were also excellent. Fresh cucumbers, chewy noodles, flavorful sauce. Hearty portions with enough for a lunch the next day. Also appreciated the speed of service. Lines move quickly and food comes out quickly. Looking forward to my next visit!

The shaved ice was absolutely delicious! I ordered the green apple and the cherry pineapple, and…read moreboth flavors were refreshing, flavorful, and perfect for a hot day. I'll definitely be back to try more! Oh, and the customer service was excellent!

I ordered the Halo-Halo and was very disappointed. The portion was very small, a small cup with ice…read morecream and the total came to $20. Luckily, we didn't order more. After reading the other reviews, I noticed that the listed price was only $13, and the picture shows a tall cup that is completely different from the small cup we received. This feels very misleading. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. It gives me the impression that this business is more focused on one-time customers than building repeat business. I wonder how many other customers have had a similar experience.