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Came in on a Sunday and I was not disappointed! I ordered the spicy wonton vermicelli soup (mild) and man, the wontons were delicious and freshly made! My friend ordered the wonton vermicelli soup and they agreed the wontons were spectacular. The service was great--the server was very sweet! We will definitely be coming back!
Post-Hoop Fuel: Spicy Wonton Vermicelli & Rolled Ice Cream After some serious basketball, we went straight for the heat--and the spicy wonton vermicelli did not disappoint. The broth was bold and flavorful with just the right kick. The wontons were juicy and packed with flavor, and the vermicelli soaked up all that spicy goodness perfectly. Then came dessert: rolled ice cream in two flavors--one creamy mango/vanilla, the other fruity strawberry. Smooth, cold, and perfectly sweet. The texture and presentation were 10/10. Great meal, great recovery. Would 100% come back again after another game.
I went here to get out of the office for lunch. I went shortly after their opening hours. The interior was sparsely lit so I had to make sure it was indeed open. Open entering, I was promptly greeted at the chilly entrance and found myself looking for seating at the warmest corner. I sat closest to the window to get a view of the people passing by and hind from the intermittent gusts. The weather called for a soup so I ordered a wonton soup with added shrimp. I was worried that the soup wouldn't be enough as some other places only give you 4-6 dumplings. It was not the case here. The serving was generous, piping hot, and definitely homemade style. The chicken was crunchy and hot. I was super satisfied with my lunch pick and would come back for dinner and dessert.
Ordered at counter and sat down on a seat of our choice. We picked up the drinks at the counter when it was ready. There's only one staff at the counter but they did bring our food out from the kitchen to our table. The food was great, fast and hearty. The zhajiangmian tasted like stirfry udon but good nonetheless. My Thai tea was great though my friend didn't like her red bean milk. The jelly was "weird". Anyway. Overall a great place to go for a quick but filling bite.
Ice cream was pretty good for a decent price. Came on a Tuesday afternoon before the school rush. Ordered the strawberry and Oreo ice cream with Oreo crumbs. Recommend bringing cash! They have surcharge for CC use. Parking can be tough. The restaurant interior is pretty small. Not great for groups. Staff was nice and efficient.
Came in for rolled ice cream on a hot day. They were quick. Loved that they use real fruit, makes a big difference. Will be back. I love whip cream with mine, they don't have any. Will still be back.
The BFF and I were taking our older kids to a concert at the Fox theatre. Which meant we needed to fill the time we waited for them and do so kid-friendly since we had her 1 littles in tow. So on to Yelp I went. Found this cute spot that would offer dinner and a dessert they'd enjoy and let's not lie we would enjoy as well. Easy to find but parking is a bit of a nightmare. It was 7:30 on a Thursday and although I'm sure street parking in plentiful during the day not so much once everyone is home and tucked in. We found a parking garage about 2 blocks away. Walked into this place and albeit its cozy there are seats and tables for dine-in. Well lit. Clean and music was at a comfortable volume. We were greeted by the cheerful person behind the Covid friendly plexiglass. Asked if we wanted ice cream and I kindly let them know after dinner. I ordered spam fried rice, honey basil chicken, garlic noods and salt and pepper pork. Food came out in a timely manner. We 4 shared it all family style. Spam fried rice was a hit as was the honey basil chicken. The chicken was nicely breaded and fried crisp. Then drizzle in a honey sauce served with rice and garnished with fried basil leaves. The Salt & Pepper I wanted to love. Unfortunately, every piece had a bone in it. We had to warn the littles. I also ordered a couple to-go's for when the kids got out of their concert. A basil chicken with egg and rice and for my son the vegetarian a salt and pepper tofu and rice. Glad I did that, because when they got out of the concert had worked up an appetite. On to the ice cream. This place offers a pretty substantial menu of flavors for their rolled ice cream. I had their ube ice cream topped with boba. Niece had green tea ice cream topped with boba. Nephew had cinnamon toast crunch ice cream and topped with mini marshmallows. The bff order a Nutella banana ice cream and topped it with fresh banana and drizzle of condensed milk. They were all YUM!!!! Customer service was on point. Love that they over full meals and not just snacks. Their ice cream was delicious. They even had a durian flavored ice cream if that's your thing. Price was decent. They don't have bathrooms for customers but there's a Jack in the Box just a few doors down. On a weekday they close at 9..dont know what their hours are on the weekends. I'd visit again
Venue is next door to Sidestreet Pho. It has a counter to order and pickup food from, with about 6 tables inside. I tried the beef bone marrow soup from others reviews but unfortunately it tasted watered down to me and not really that satisfying of a meal.
Food: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Portion size: medium Value: 8/10 We ordered the dan dan spicy soup noodle, garlic noodles with chicken and miso- glazed chilean seabass. And for dessert we got the red bean and ube ice cream rolls! First of all, I love how you can get both a delicious meal and dessert all in one place! It is more of a seat yourself, pay at the counter sort of place. My favorite was the dan dan spicy soup noodle. It had lots of flavor and was pretty filling with lots of minced meat and noodles. The garlic noodles were also delicious. Chicken was tender but I do wish there was more garlic! The seabass was also delicious. Had very good flavor but a tad overcooked. The dessert was awesome. This is more their specialty. They make it in front of you and it starts with just liquid and they chop everything up and roll it into ice cream! I tried the ube and then hubby got the red bean. You can get unlimited toppings too! Also there are vegan and gluten free desserts as well!
Just FANTASTIC! My son and I went for National Ice Cream Day to check out "Rolled ice cream." Watching was a fun process. We took ours to go and LOVED THEM! My son ordered his with chocolate chips, I don't remember the flavor but he enjoyed the flavor and texture. I ordered gluten and dairy free almond ice cream with chopped almonds. The flavor was fantastic! I especially enjoyed the crunch from the almonds. Great service! We liked what they had on the menu so will be returning for lunch to go with our next ice cream order.
I ordered brownie with banana & chocolate syrup. It was absolutely delicious! So happy to know that there's an ice cream rolls shop that does not disappoint in the East Bay! They have a great variety of flavors. I'd advocate for more toppings such as gummy bears :) but not a deal breaker. Will certainly be having this again!
2 years ago
Excellent food and service. The ambiance is great for the innovative way of presenting ice cream. read more
5 years ago
Ordered: Durian with boba, almonds, and whipped cream. You can taste the durian and skip the bland boba. Mint Oreo cookies with oreo crumbs and sprinkles for the kiddo and she loves it! Snacks: (forgot to snap the pics) Crispy baby squid - It was sure crispy with 98% all batter and they were not kidding 'baby' aka minuscule squid! If you love only batter then you'll love this. Not edible! Roti with curry sauce - would not recommend. Not edible! I highly suggest skipping the above two snacks and just come for their ice cream rolls. Two stars for the two ice cream and 1 extra star for the friendly staff. read more
7 years ago
The toppings are okay, service was slow, ginger tea was super sweet. The ice cream rolls tasted like they were made with artificial flavors. It was nowhere near most of the rolling ice cream places such as icicles or snowflake. They could add more toppings! read more
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2 years ago
Exploring ice cream shops and flavors is my hobby, and Roll & Bowl is definitely one of my favorite ice cream shops not only in the Bay Area but entire country! I have had several flavors and combos here all of which have been excellent in their way. The Nutella with cookies and chocolate drizzle is a must-try for chocolate enthusiasts as it's oh so rich. The mango with mango chunks is for the fruitie who enjoys vanilla but wants a little more. The mango chunks make it extra fresh and leave you feeling on the healthier side. The strawberry is my favorite thus far as it's creamy, smooth and delectable. The mango chucks add a different type of sweetness nicely complementing the strawberry. The food here is also tasty. My college friend and I were able to dine here prior to shelter-in-place. We had the spicy chicken and rice plate that to our surprise was actually spicy, and we enjoy our spices. The menu is expansive with something for everyone's taste buds and dietary needs. I am looking forward to continue trying new flavors and dishes. The place is doing their best in keeping workers and diners safe during the pandemic. There is no dining-in but one is able to get takeout or pre-order via applications. There is hand sanitizer available at the counter. People wear face masks and are good about waiting for their orders outside the store. Overall, I have been happy with experiences at Roll & Bowl and recommend you try it for yourself. :D read more
3 years ago
AMAZING DURIAN ROLLS ICE CREAM!!! Literally the best durian ice cream and best rolls ice cream I've ever had. The durian flavor is very prominent which is why it's so amazing. I hate when you can barely taste the delicious flavor that is durian. The ice cream was also very thick & creamy, everything you'd want in an ice cream (I got the regular durian ice cream, but saw they also have vegan coconut based durian ice cream). It's a bit pricey at $10 for the durian flavor but totally worth every penny. The regular flavors are $8. For that price, you also get unlimited toppings and sauces. To pair with my durian flavor, I chose graham crackers, boba, bananas & a drizzle of condensed milk. It tasted amazing together. My favorite was the graham crackers and condensed milk with it, might just get that next time. Overall they have a good variety of options in terms of ice cream flavors, vegan / gluten free options, toppings & sauces. They also sell savory comfort snacks / food items. The store itself is cute & little. I can't speak about the seating situation because I went during COVID. As for the parking situation, there is nearby residential street parking. In closing, I give this place HANDS DOWN 10/10 for their durian ice cream. You have to try it if you love durian. Would definitely come back again & again! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Ordered delivery tonight. Haven't ordered in a while and decided to try something new. Was very disappointing. I hate to disparage a local place but I won't be ordering again after tonight. Decided to try the spicy chicken. (Pretty much general chicken) I will say it DID arrive hot. Very hot. But the chicken was so crazy over sauced that it was super soggy. Sooooo much sauce. I'm very sorry to say it was just not good. Had potential but just was not well executed. Just tasted greasy and sweet and not spicy. Very disappointed. The fried tofu I ordered was really good and perfectly fried. Though the dipping sauce it came with was pretty much just soy sauce and terrible. read more
3 years ago
This is the best ice cream I have ever tried! Must tried. Roll & Bowl served the best ice cream rolls. They have so many flavors, you can customize your own. read more
4 years ago
The rolled ice cream here reminds me of my home country so much its so good not super sweet but just right. We got durian topped with crushed almonds and shredded coconut with a drizzle of condensed milk read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
After reading the reviews, me and my husband decided give it try. We ordered Beef Bone Marrow Soup and Spicy Beef Bone Marrow Soup. Both are so delicious! Very rich and big portions. My husband is not a big fan of noodle soup, but he finished everything. Good service too. We will be back. read more
We saw Roll & Bowl on our way to lunch last weekend, so decided to come here afterwards for dessert. The restaurant is pretty cozy with a few tables on one side and a waiting area on the opposite side where you can watch them roll your ice cream. Large photos of the different ice cream flavors are on the wall to help you decide what you want, but you can also grab a menu when you walk in and fill it out. If you want something savory, they also have rice dishes and noodles. But what I loved was that you could order dairy-free coconut based ice cream! Staff members are friendly and helpful, especially if it's your first time ordering. Be prepared to wait a while for your ice cream, especially if they're busy, because making it fresh takes time. It's pretty neat to watch them do this though. Street or meter parking is your best choice as the small lot will fill up quickly. read more
3 years ago
The atmosphere in the store is very good, the environment is also very elegant, the children like the fried ice cream here, and the service of the store staff is also very good read more
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I got the Ube rolled ice cream with graham crackers, Oreo crackers, and strawberry toppings. It was delicious and did not disappoint! The ice cream was smooth and creamy with a distinct ube flavor, which I appreciated! Regarding the toppings -- Strawberries are not in season right now, so I wouldn't recommend strawberries as a topping, but the Oreo and graham cracker toppings gave a nice crunch! I was sad that they didn't have mochi topping, but the selection that they had was sufficient. They also have non-dairy options made with coconut milk, which was also very refreshing and smooth! I would definitely recommend trying the dairy-free option as well! FYI - $15 minimum charge for credit card! Have cash handy if you only intend to get ice cream! read more
My wife, sister-in-law and I came to this shop for dinner and we enjoyed this place a lot more than expected. Our expectations coming into this place were pretty low, but as we started going over the menu, we noticed that all the items were decently priced. The ice cream options are plentiful even though you can only choose one and this is one of the few places that I've seen in Cali that actually serve durian ice cream. We ordered the steak rice bowl, garlic noodles with shrimp and a cold grass jelly for our first course. All the items were delicious and the cold grass jelly dessert tastes better than what you would get at meet fresh. For ice cream, we got purple yam (taro) and loaded on as many toppings as we could as you can get unlimited toppings. Parking for this place isn't so good as it's along a strip. The better chance is to maybe walk from the parking garage or try and park in the residential areas. Once you are able to enjoy this place though, you'll definitely have a great experience! read more
7 years ago
Roll and Bowl was a nice place with great food items and "rolled"ice cream! It's a nice location with a clean environment and nice staff. The food was well prepared and the ice cream was also very tasty. We had the Durian ice cream and were able to put a lot of toppings . Highly recommended for good eats and good ice cream! read more
What a cute little gem with discrete store front! Simple but truly delicious rice/noodle plates and few appetizers, desserts BUT an outstanding ROLLED icecream choices served up in Pinkberry way, sooo good! We stopped by after volleyball game nearby and grabbed a quick dinner here. Then ordered rolled icecream to finish it off. The mango icecream was incredible, as if we were eating fresh mango. The diary free icecream was just as good. I did not feel being short changed just because it was diary free. The young family and people working there weso nice. We left very happy. By rolling the icecream, the texture changed. It is so creamy. Their toppings also set them apart from Pink berry: they cut fresh mango, strawberry while preparing it for you. So it taste super fresh and tasty. I can see how popular it can get if they would open a store in UC Berkeley neighborhood, like on Telegraph near Dwight, where there are too many bobs, ramen now or College Avenue. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely fresh and delicious. One of our favorite spots on the island you pick what you like and it gets mixed , flattened, then rolled up. read more
Very delicious ice cream with very attentive crew. Came here around 9 pm and everybody here were so so energetic and attentive. They all gave suggestions and share about what they like. Love the team. And the durian ice cream is made with fresh durian. Tastes fantastic. The mango was the go to as well. Highly recommend read more
8 years ago
5 years ago
Amazing food and dessert in one spot! We got their dairy free coconut ice cream rolls with fruity pebbles/strawberries as well as their popcorn chicken. Good amount of food and it was delicious. Will definitely come back to try out more on their menu! Friendly owners. read more
5 years ago
Okay, the whole rolled ice cream thing was cool to watch. My daughter loved it. The show was as fun to watch. The tastes was creamy and delicious. A new favorite spot for us. read more
7 years ago
they have friendly customer service and pretty decent ice cream! i got the roasted peanut ice cream roll + graham cracker, roasted peanuts, strawberry + condensed milk drizzle. i haven't seen the peanut flavor ice cream available anywhere else, so there's a good variety of ice cream options here. the portion size was filling enough as an after dinner dessert, and they also let you have unlimited toppings! if it's your first time you can check in on yelp for 25% off which makes it around $5. something to note is there's a $15 minimum for credit cards though. read more
7 years ago
I was craving a sweet treat and this place HIT THE SPOT! I got the fruity pebbles with strawberry ice cream topped with boba, corn flakes, strawberries, and condensed milk and it was OTHERWORLDLY! It was perfect, like dangerously good. The ice cream was freshly made and really rich and creamy. My niece and nephew also really enjoyed theirs as well. I'll def be back! read more
7 years ago
Really an amazing food/service/price. This is a small and I believe fairly new business. They have only about 7 tables. The decor is very simple but somehow works. They have limited menu but really an amazing food. The vegan tofu bowl was delicious. One of the best fried tofu I have tried in a long time. They also have vegan ice cream roll. It is coconut based and made to order. Tasted great! I highly recommend this place but I do have 2 suggestions: 1) why not offer all flavors as vegan ice cream? The vegan flavors were limited. 2) The fried pot stickers were made with meat. It would be great if they would offer vegetarian ones as well. Service is amazing. read more
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8 years ago
First time here and loved it! We tried the Coffee Ice Cream with Chopped Almond Topping and the second order was the Oreo Ice Cream with Oreo Topping. Both were delicious!! The process of how they make the rolled ice cream is fascinating to watch. Inside decor: Loved the wall of positive and happiness quotes! :) Didn't get to try the Poke but we will be back for sure! We definitely recommend the rolled ice cream! read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
6 years ago
So it was my first time ordering food from here and I'm disappointed. The noodles are dry super dry. The ice cream itself are real good. read more
4 years ago
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7 years ago
So impressive by the egg puff mixed with ice cream roll. Totally make my day! Cool and comfy inside, perfect for this hot day. read more
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2302 Encinal Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
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