I came here a couple months ago but forgot to post my review!…read more I thoroughly enjoyed dining here. I remember strolling in and getting seated quickly. I ordered the beef salpicao which I had never tried before and it was amazing. The beef was tender and juicy with rich flavor. The flavor was delicious and it wasn't too salty. It was one of those flavors that I think everyone would enjoy if they tried it. My friend had the lechon sisig which I tried and thought was also good. I also tried the lychee beer which was super delicious and did not taste beer-like or alcoholic at all. It was more like a sweet treat to enjoy. This restaurant is tucked away. I remember walking in a little later on a weekday with a friend and the restaurant was completely empty except 3 other people. I hope they get more business (if they haven't already) because their food is great and it was easy to find parking I am looking forward to coming here again and trying new dishes. I'm especially looking forward to getting a dessert next time.

My wife and I absolutely love this spot! We first discovered it during a beach trip to Encinitas…read moreback in January 2026, and we've already been back four times. The space is small, quaint, and perfectly situated near the beach. The service is consistently fantastic, and we've always been able to find street parking easily. As for the food, everything we've tried has been incredible--the Kare Kare, garlic rice, lechon, and their halo halo are all absolutely delicious. If you're in the area, this place is a must-try!

This is Hawaiian SHAVED ice, not snow cone granular ice. Many flavors, boba and pop boba, soft…read moremochi. Also ice cream and smoothies. Hawaiian feel inside; bamboo, murals. Vietnamese coffee and egg cream coffee.

Wahine Kai feels like it's stepping into a little shop on the islands. Having spent many summers in…read moreHawaii, this is the real deal. There's such a variety of shave ice flavors and old school Thrifty ice cream. The man working the counter is quick and kind as he breaks down block after block of ice. I had the Ohana Luvin and the syrups aren't too sweet or artificial-tasting. I would gladly come back.

They were really nice. -It was fun to watch it made…read more- SUPER COOL that you can customize it and mix the colors. - few said it was ok, when I asked what it was... we all agreed it was the flavors. Flavors used were: Blue raspberry and Tigers blood -flavors taste good alone. Not so well mixed. - I liked the Cherry Lime, the other ones not so much Presentation was 5/5 -The taste was not what I expected. Staff was friendly and following COVID safety procedures.

The Kona Ice truck pulled up to our campus and graciously offered free shaved ice...perfect timing…read more It was such a sweet/refreshing surprise. The owners were very fun and friendly. There were tons of delicious flavors to add to the shaved ice. The wild watermelon and blue raspberry were delicious.

The shop itself has a really cozy, vibe. You can tell it's a local favorite. Service was friendly,…read moreand there's a good variety on the menu if you're into both drinks and snacks. The taro bingsoo was super light and fluffy. Not overly sweet, which I actually appreciated. It's definitely a good shareable dessert, especially if you want something refreshing instead of heavy. The taro with creme brulee was the standout for me though. The layers were really pretty, and once mixed, it had that creamy taro flavor with a slight caramelized richness from the brûlée topping. It felt a little more elevated than your typical taro milk tea.

Tea Amo was okay overall. There was only one employee working, so understandably it was took him a…read morelonger time to fulfill the orders. After a long wait, I was able to eat the popcorn chicken. Sadly, it wasn't very crispy so I would not get that again. There were quite a few chicken pieces that were small, so the chicken wasn't that juicy inside. I liked the drinks though. The house fruit tea was refreshing, and came with some strawberries and orange slices. I also got the jasmine milk tea with tiramisu foam, and that was a pretty solid drink.

One of the best parts about this place is the variety, there's shave ice, soft serve, scoop ice…read morecream, frozen treats, ice cream cookie sandwich, you name it really. I usually go for a chocolate banana when I'm feeling like I need ti be healthy and a coke float with chocolate/vanilla swirl soft serve when I don't. If you want to try something weird try the soda freeze that's any soda with soft serve put in a machine to make a slushie thing, it's odd but good. Just don't use sprite as your base drink, that be nasty.

Solana Frosty sits on the corner of a plaza right off Cedros Ave -- we wandered in after dinner…read morebecause it sounded like the perfect sweet treat stop. There were plenty of people around, and parking was super easy since the plaza has its own designated lot. Inside, the staff was friendly and cheerful, and the whole place has this nostalgic, retro vibe that instantly reminded me of Dairy Queen and being a kid again. Their menu is extensive -- truly something for every sweet tooth. They offer ice cream, soft‑serve dipped cones, frozen bananas, Hawaiian shaved ice, boba milk teas, and cookies, plus tons of toppings and customization options with different sizes. Prices were a little steep for the quantity, and the quality was okay -- nothing mind‑blowing. I got a vanilla soft‑serve cone dipped in chocolate with rainbow sprinkles, a childhood favorite of mine, and it definitely scratched that nostalgic itch. Overall, it's a very family‑friendly spot with lots of options and a fun retro feel. Just don't expect the best ice cream of your life -- but do expect a cute, classic treat.

I visited the Escondido Matcha Cafe Maiko for the first time last week! I can officially say I've…read morevisited all three locations in San Diego! There was plenty of parking in the plaza. There were a few tables, and high top bar seating inside the location. I enjoyed a matcha latte with less sweetness, less ice, and with boba. The boba quality was great! I feel like the boba could be hit or miss at the Mira Mesa branch.

We got two of the bubble waffle ice creams ($30 total). They were delicious, but value was a bit…read moreoff. Didn't have a ton of ice cream for the price, and one of the cups had a pretty big air gap in the ice cream center. The kiosk was experiencing wifi issues, so after a very frustrating 7 minutes trying to place an order, we finally got to talk to someone at the counter to place our order. In the meantime, four line-cutters jumped in front of us. The staff member at the counter could have stopped them from cutting line, but didn't. Overall, enjoyed the quality, didn't like the price, and hated the terrible kiosk wifi experience.

Great casual place to get poke! We ate inside and there's limited seating there. I would recommend…read moretaking it to go and that's what I'll do next time. The service was great and I love that you can pick different proteins, base and toppings. We got the regular bowl that comes with 3 proteins which is a good value at $16.45 before tax and tip. Definitely will come here again soon!

Three years later and I'm still really enjoying coming here. Stopped by today when it opened a…read morelittle after 11, the two guys working were so nice. Everything was clean which is very important when you're eating raw food and they prepped my bowl perfectly. Keep up the great work!