I've been here a few times years ago and finally tried them again. Overall, I was surprised on how…read moregood it was. I got the tofu stew and it came out boiling! It was so delicious. Nice and hot just like I like it. It had nice flavor to it. The wings were crispy and juicy and the sauce had the perfect amount of flavor. It is an order at counter place and then seat yourself place. Plenty of seating but the decor could use some help. The lamp shades for the place were just buckets and not all of them facing the same way.

This was a delicious place to try for lunch. I was pleasantly greeted and received recommendations…read moreas it was my first time visiting and trying the lunch special. The lunch special was one of the rice bowls, 2 dumplings and a drink for $16.50. I sat down and less than 10 minutes later the food was brought out to me. I went the galbi bowl which had short rib, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and served on the side was kimchi, soy sauce and gochuchang sauce. The short rib was so tender and the vegetables were all nice and crisp. I loved the mushrooms the most. The bowl was good on its own, but the sauces definitely took the flavor and spice up another level. I lolook forward to returning soon and trying a different bowl.

Cute little Cafe with Asian focused menu and drinks. I love the atmosphere here: relaxed, very…read morespacious and lots of art work on the walls both for sale and for decoration. The menu is sweets and drinks but nothing ordinary! I had a hot Korean tea (Yuzu) it was sooo delicious on a rainy day! The server was very nice and offered more hot water for the tea as I drank it down which was a nice touch. I also saw staff cleaning through my time there! One thing to note is you do have to make a purchase to sit in! Worth it though!

Check your receipt carefully (NEGATIVE STARS!!!)…read more I was very disappointed with my experience at this café. After paying, I noticed that the prices charged on my receipt did not match the prices displayed on the menu board (I was charged little bit more on EVERY ITEMS). When I asked the employee about the difference, the employee acknowledged that the menu board prices were outdated. Since there was no notice before ordering that the actual prices would be different, I expressed my concern that customers should not be charged a different price without being informed in advance. My concern was not about a small dollar difference, but about transparency and being charged a different price than what was displayed. After I returned to my table, the owner came over to discuss the issue (SHE WAS SO UPSET!!) Instead of simply acknowledging the discrepancy or explaining it professionally, the owner became defensive and confrontational. The owner focused on why I brought the issue up with the employee rather than addressing my actual concern. The owner also said, "Report it if you want," which felt dismissive and disrespectful. A customer raising a reasonable question about pricing should be met with a professional explanation, not an argument. She even said why i argued with few dollars..I was like what do you mean?!? You don't see the concern here?!? More importantly, she didn't even try to hear what I said..she kept talking over me. Because of the owner's attitude, I no longer felt comfortable staying and requested a refund. While walking to the POS counter for the refund, the owner continued making disrespectful comments that I could hear (I was like....WHAT?!???) The issue was not about a few dollars. Mistakes can happen, but how a business responds to a customer's concern matters. A simple apology and respectful explanation would have made a big difference.

I used to come here when I was in college some years ago--and I still think about their Mt. Fuji…read moreshaved ice. I have a full punch card for a free ice that I never got to use, and I tell people it's one of the desserts I'll be thinking of in my lifetime, one I would like to have again before I die. It is lovely to come online and see old photos of their desserts, I am glad other people enjoyed it.

This is the only place in Philadelphia that serves actual Taiwanese shaved ice. I am surprised…read morethere aren't more places :( The differences between Taiwanese shaved ice and American shaved ice/bingsu/Kakigōri is the fluffy texture. In fact, its real name is actually "snow ice". The ice is not grainy - very soft and fluffy. The flavor of the snow ice is already incorporated into the "ice cube" that is being shaved. You choose optional toppings to add and finish with some condensed milk on top. I was super excited to come try shaved iced but not going to lie, I was a bit put off by the interior of the shop. The disorganized layout took away from the overall experience. I understand it's supposed to be a local mom and pop shop. However, there could be more thought put into making the place feel more welcome. The shaved ice was served in a paper cup that was too small, making it very messy to eat the overflowing shaved ice. We got the taro shaved ice with passion fruit jelly. It tasted very authentic and delicious. I highly recommend to come try the shaved ice! I think if the shop were to reorganize or renovate the interior, it would have more potential to attract more customers.

Mango And Cheesecake Bingsu…read more Milk shaved ice, fresh mango, rice cake, cereal, vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, condensed milk. I'd say one of the top Bingsu places outside of Korea. Fun festive youthful guests, staff is professional but the star is what I consider one of the best desserts on the planet, especially in July (did December too and it was just as good!) Cute little shop and a great.place.to relax and treat yourself.to a nice afternoon

I haven't been here in a hot second (I'm talking years) and finally decided to come for some shaved…read moreice on a warm day. There's plenty of tables to sit at and there's also a restroom. We tried the melon shaved ice $22 for the large which was a bit pricy but it was quite delicious. We were worried that the large might be too much for two people but honestly we were able to finish it without a problem. The melon pieces were sweet, the ice is milk based so it was creamy and flavorful on its own. We barely used the condensed milk that it came with (and we loved how they put it on the side for us instead). At the bottom of the shaved ice was cereal pieces and mochi which gave a nice different texture. We also tried their drinks specifically their blue lemonade and mango-ade which I thought was just ok. The highlight is definitely their shaved ice. Definitely go for the large as the small seemed much smaller and for double the price, you can get almost 2-3x more. Overall: it's a great place to grab a shaved ice and relax . The atmosphere is chill and you can stay without feeling rushed.

This is a combined review of the last several times I went. Yesterday, I got rose milk tea with…read morelychee popping boba. The lychee popping boba is sour. Milk teas go better with tapioca. Out of all the flavors I've tried here so far, nothing beats the rose milk tea. I also like the Thai milk tea but it doesn't beat the rose. The main problem I have with their milk teas is that every time I ask for less syrup (25,50%), I get no syrup. It's either full syrup or no syrup, which means too sweet or no sweetener. With the exception of the brown sugar milk tea, which had a clump of sugar syrup on the bottom, the rest of the times I asked for less syrup, I got none. I didn't realize the sugar syrup was clumped together at the bottom of the cup for the brown sugar milk tea. The 1st sip was extremely sweet since all the syrup came up. The rest of the drink was devoid of sweetener. I've tried the following milk teas recently: black sesame, jasmine, & brown sugar. I didn't like any of these because of the lack of sweetener. Anyway, learned my lesson not to ask for less sweet drinks here. I also noticed something weird when I went a few months ago. The employee had her phone stuck out from under the employee side pointed towards us. Seemed like she was recording. Weird. Anyway, the OD ( Thai tea) toast was sadly a bit too burnt for me that day. When I went again this week, the OD toast was on point. I always get Thai tea filling cream since I've learned from the 1st time that I got the mixed, the pandan has no flavor whatsoever.

Small dessert shop in the basement of popular street in Jackson Heights. Shop is small with a few…read moretables and seats. Dessert is very good. I've tried the panda toast and the Thai tea toast. The Thai tea toast doesn't really have a strong Thai tea flavor but it is still very good. Mango shaved ice is very good. Lots of magic flavor and chunks of mango. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for a dessert spot open later in the area.

I'd just been unceremoniously tacitly rejected as a solo patron at a local ish place named after a…read moresevered appendage. A famous one, I hear! But every door that closes gives us an opportunity to go somewhere else. Cafe Teasia this arctic Sunday night during the fallow holiday period was surely spartan ,modest in size and devote. There was a fellow with a backwards baseball cap on speaking with another someone far away on a laptop, mimicking the illusion of companionship. Another pair playing at the same human game we all play at was doing it in person as a couple or couple to be or two who were to have but these evening. The beau or fella was brashly loud which soon grew charming as I recalled when I used to try to wow girls with tales of meditation tricks and bragging I'd be dead in 2031 when the next Avatar comes out (or the equivalent in my time). So here I was coming in out of the cold playing the same innocent game for human connection. I wish I could warn him that her politely laughing may not be a good sign! Or maybe assure him it is - ah, but who knows what love is or indeed even what fun is. All i know was the last joint wasn't putting out any such vibe. Ah the severance. So I got two coffees to go because that's what coffees are for. But I also got my first ever "bubblentea". The mango bubble tea had these little pearl-like bubble balls that mash like tiny grapes in your mouth. Delightful candified moment. But here's what I'll always remember. The second i walked in, the cashier warmly greeted me and welcomed me with but three patrons here on a Sunday night - and the heat was out. She wore a coat. I didn't remove mine. Our breathe was nearly white but you know what? Not nearly so cold an experience as the last joint.

Love this cafe. The girls are always very friendly and helpful with any questions one may have…read moreabout the menu. Got a blueberry scone that tasted nice and fresh. The drinks are fully customizable with different milk options, great for those with dietary restrictions. I got an Ube latte with oat milk and my daughter got a hot chocolate with oat milk, both very delicious. Cozy, chill place for a coffee.

Came here many years ago & it was so humid so we gave this place another try! We were also craving…read morekakigori! We got 2 items to share: 1) mango pomelo kakigori, 2) yuzu matcha lemonade. The mango pomelo was beautifully made but flavor wise was a let down. The flavors were not potent and tasted diluted (the ice melted so fast and it fell apart so fast that the iced water probably overdiluted the mango pomelo flavors). I still prefer the kakigoris in japan & the best one I have eaten in NYC is from Tonchin (their kakigoris are amazing and you can taste the fruit flavors and the ice doesn't melt that fast or fall apart). The yuzu matcha lemonade drink was very refreshing & you also taste the yuzu and matcha flavors. This was my favorite item out of the 2. Friendly staff & has indoor seating.

My favorite spot as an anything asian shaved ice dessert lover. The best and cutest kakigori…read morearound, I always make sure to stop by when I'm in the area!! Especially hits the spot during the summer.

Ambiance: 5 stars Food & drinks: 3 stars…read more This cafe was a great spot for whether you're looking to work, kill some time, hang out with friends, or even group meetups. When it first opened, I thought it was a nice alternative option to the older, large dessert cafe across the street. IYKYK What I love: - Huge space with various styles of seating: lots of comfortable lounge-type seats & tables on ground & upper level w/ changing pastel lights for calm mood; stadium-style seats & tables; standing-only table, & even benches at the front w/ small side tables to hang. - Wifi for guests - 2 single-person bathrooms Huge drink menu with milk teas, fruit teas, sparkling drinks, & coffee. Soft serve vanilla w/ lots of topping options like boba, brown sugar, & fruit. I usually got drinks but occasionally food like a croffle. While many drinks look pretty (like Aurora drinks), the flavor was mediocre. Same for the food, although I never tried their snow flake bingsoo or hwachae because they were too big. They even added instant ramen machines to offer more options & seemed to be popular. For me, the ambiance balanced out the average food & drinks. Other nearby cafes are smaller, have no wifi, and less comfortable seats. Surprised when I saw the windows covered up w/ paper but no signs or info on social. I hoped it was a temporary closing, but I just saw an ad yesterday in the window that a seafood boil restaurant will be taking over the space.

Nice interior with a lot of dessert and drinks options. However, everything is overpriced and…read morequality does not meet the expectations. Drinks tasted like just sugar and water, with no flavor. It's a good place to chill, but the drinks need improvement.

Located inside a little Japanese shopping center food court. We came on a Sunday evening, and it…read morewasn't busy! Service was quick. In another world had we not consumed 3 matcha lattes today already, we would've tried the matcha mochi ice cream. Instead, we got the hojicha mochi ice cream. It was still super yummy, the mochi was so stretchy and soft and the hojicha tea taste was strong! There were jellies and red bean at the bottom too which I wasn't expecting, so it was a pleasant surprise! Only downside is that it was super messy and difficult to eat.

Delicious shaved ice and mochi ice cream. The hojicha was so rich and the thin mochi dough they put…read moreon top was just the right amount. The shaved ice is fluffy and the flavors are amazing! Pricey but great quality.

Best Mango Mango Dessert location I've tried! The mango was perfectly ripe and in season, and the…read moremango ice cream was light and delicious. We ordered the A1 and D1, loved both! Service was quick!! Loved the vibe! Not a big fan of Chinatown location but the food is worth it.

Always a solid go-to for my family every time we're visiting Philly. Open space with lots of…read moreseating on two stories. Service is quick and servers are patient. We're always getting some combination of a couple of classic desserts, a crepe, or pancake. As you'd expect, the desserts with mango are tasty and we're also partial to the ones with durian! Sweet but not too sweet, refreshing, and enough variety to keep things interesting. Toppings also had a great texture. Personal favorites are Snow White juice with durian and black rice, special mango juice sago with pomelo w/ mango ice cream, and mango and black rice. I thought the pancakes were just okay - the crepes for them had an interesting texture to me. Also, the crepes were solid, just not what I'd be coming here for. Black sesame paste soup with rice balls was also mid - the rice balls had a great chewy texture, but the black sesame felt a little lacking.