Stopped by here after work due to the heat! I've been countless times and have always enjoyed their…read moreshaved ice, today was no different. Customer service is good and the pictures of customers enjoying their treats are plastered around the place, definitely making it lively. Food: I got a large size shaved ice($8.25), the flavors chosen were lemon, lime and green apple with sour spray. It was a delicious experience (not too sour but enough to give it a nice tang) and I look forward to my next visit.

Brian's is my fiancés and my favorite desert on the westside!…read moreAll there flavors from fruity to tropical and more are the absolute best, the Dole whip is very authentic tasting. And the toppings are next level. (My fiancé gets a side just of the rainbow mochi) We will definitely be back soon

Sweet dad and daughter duo who do pop-ups in Culver City's Citizen's Market! I wish they were in…read morethe food hall all the time. They serve some really delicious shaved ice and they also have vegan options. I got the yuzu flavor and it was so good! It absolutely tasted like yuzu. And the next time I went, I got the strawberry shaved ice. Sadly, they are only at the market during some weekends, so check their social media to see when they'll be there!

the snow is good and its got lost of fruit on it. and i would love to see more of these places all…read moreover the place. unfortunately it is so popular they can not keep up. hire lots more people please because your place is a disaster. used containers and napkins and over filled trash everywhere you look. the poor employees are working their butts off so i am not blaming them. ownership has to step up to the obvious success they have created. its too much of a giant sticky mess for me to go back too soon. it is also a light desert that cost as much as an expensive entree most places. when you get half a melon and half box of strawberries thrown on top of your shave ice you can at least see where a lot of the cost is going. for now the place is a victim of its own success and i am sure they will get their act together while they conquer the world with sweet franchises (literally). would love this to be the next pink berry. good luck and for goodness sake clean up!

Bachan's Shave Ice was such a hit at our son's first birthday party! The shave ice was delicious…read moreand such a perfect treat for a very hot day at the park. The kids absolutely loved getting to choose their flavors, and the team was incredibly kind and patient with them! They were friendly, professional, and made everything so easy for us. It was such a fun addition to the party and something both the kids and adults enjoyed. We would absolutely recommend Bachan's Shave Ice for birthday parties and events. Thank you for helping make our son's first birthday so special!

Let me just say....YES!!! If you are remotely thinking of having Bachan's Shaved Ice for your…read moreparty....don't think..just do it! 1. Communication was great! 2. Answered all my questions quickly 3. Price was reasonable! 4. Customer Service was amazing! 5. The taste and flavors were sooo good! I decided to book Bachan for a 50th birthday part in July. I contacted Bachan and they got back to me right away ( unlike some other vendors who took forever to respond and lost out ). Joy ( from Bachan) informed me they had another event that day but they would be able to acommodate my party. The reservation was easy. I filled out their form and picked all the wonderful flavors and we were all set. On the day of the party, they set up quickly and my guests were ready to try all the flavors! Their staff of 2 ( Audrey and Laura ) was so nice and explained the different flavors and toppings to my guests! I have to say my favorite was THAI TEA with Coconut Cream topping!! Don't hesistate to call Joy and her team and Bachan and get them for your party! I will DEFINITELY use them again!

May 31, 2026 | Santa Monica | After arriving back from Catalina Island, friends, and I stopped at…read moreSunny Blue for dinner! My Bento Box included two rice balls of my choice, and I selected the edamame & Japanese pickles as my two sides! Spicy Salmon Omusubi | Delicious, filling, includes chili seasoning, & lightly spicy! I can handle the heat, so it depends on your spice tolerance! The rice ball is also topped with furikake seasoning & sesame seeds! Tuna Mayo Omusubi | Delicious, filling, includes albacore tuna, sliced cucumbers, chili seasoning & red onions! I opted for the spicy mayo, though you have another choice of wasabi sauce! Mainopoly Event | While at the event, I tried the Salmon Omusubi, which was quite memorable & ended up being one of my favorite dishes! Inside | Standing room only! You order food to go inside at the counter! Since it's a narrow space, people tend to wait outside or near the door! Customer Service | Friendly & helpful with the menu! Overall | Yes, please! Food is delicious here & I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu!

No dine-in space, so enjoying the omusubi fresh meant eating at the pathway right in front of the…read morestore while people-watching on Main Street. Everything's made fresh to order but the waiting time was relatively decent. They did serve plenty of choices including for vegetarian options. We got their Spicy Salmon and Sunny Blue Curry. The first one was bit more tomato-ey flavor to my palate than spicy. The rice was perfectly cooked and moist coated in crunchy nori wrap. The salmon was pretty generous as well. I would recommend the latter more though as the curry flavor was so bold and delectable, well elevating the tender chicken.

My absolute favorite shaved ice now that I've tried! I got the matcha red bean bingsoo and loved…read morethat it came in an ice bowl so that the ice never melts! Genius idea :) I'm particular about my shaved ice and prefer a more snowy texture and this was just right. The owners who run the shop are also so sweet and friendly!! Please go support this small business I wish I lived closer so I can have it more often!

I stumbled across Noon Ice Bowl inside Westfield Century City mall, and I'm so glad I did! Their…read moreshaved ice is unlike anything I've had before -- it's served in a frozen ice bowl so it stays cold and refreshing for so much longer. I tried the wine, mango, matcha, and Dubai choco flavors, and mango was definitely my favorite The ice itself is super soft and silky, and I love that they use homemade fruit purées, which makes the flavors taste so fresh. The presentation is fun, the quality is great, and it's such a perfect treat if you're walking around the mall and want something sweet but refreshing. Definitely recommend Noon Ice Bowl if you're in the area -- it's a unique dessert experience you won't find everywhere! Also owner is so nice !!!

My "must-go" place whenever we visit LA! I fell in love with their ice cream the last time we…read morevisited and knew I had to go back again! We were staying in K-Town this time so we went to the Sawtelle location. We stopped by after dinner so I was a little worried they might have run out of mochi but luckily, it looked like they still had everything available. I was just going to add mochi as a topping but then my son pointed out M.B.R. I was like, "What is that???" He explained that it stands for Mochi, Brown Sugar Syrup, and Roasted Soybean Powder toppings. Those are some of my favorite flavors together so of course, I had to get that instead! The brown sugar syrup was a little overpowering but it was still delicious! Their ice cream tastes just like the soft-serve ice cream I get in Japan which I absolutely love. You just can't compare it to the ordinary soft serve you get in the US. I wish I could have this any day I wanted! We'll be back in LA again next year so I'll definitely be going back!

small ice cream shop located on super busy crowded street of sawtelle. parking is always hard to…read morefind here. - mixed soft serve w/ kinako, brown sugar, and matcha mochi: 9:8/10. Honestly this was so delicious; some of the best ice cream Ive ever had. Super rich and creamy but not too sweet. it was perfect !!! except for the fact that was $9.50. A $10 ice cream is just ridiculous :((( especially given that the size/serving is very small and good for one person. They figured out a way to put a charge on everythint !!!

Tried Shavers for the first time tonight and overall I really liked it. I will say that Brian's…read moreShaved Ice is still my favorite in town, but Shavers is a nice second option. I wish they would offer popping pearls and a few more flavor options but in the end it is a great sweet treat. Inside is pretty small and is more designed to go, which is what we did. Both of the employees working were polite and everything was made in a few minutes. They don't have a dedicated parking lot, but we were able to find a space directly in front so parking is really easy in this part of town. For this visit, I chose cherry and strawberry and got a large and it was honestly huge. I would say medium is more than fine and a large is something that would be hard to finish. I would recommend this to any fan of Hawaiian shaved ice and would stop in again next time I am in this part of town.

The ice was soft, the flavors were sweet, the service sucked…read more The Menu was very difficult to understand, the concept and steps aren't clear, it's obvious you can build your own, but build what? Is it just ice and syrup? What toppings? Do they cost more? Is there a cap on syrup? AND MOST IMPORTANTLY.... Is there ice-cream Involved in this deal? Well... I arrived and took a look at the menu I asked the guy behind the counter "How does this work? Do you guys have ice-cream in your HAWAIIAN shaved ice? " To which he passive aggressively responded "The menu is here... " (pointed above his head) "The menu is there... " (pointed at the wall to the left of him) "You can do any one those... did you need more time?" It took me a bit to process what happened because perhaps I'm an idiot and maybe I didn't read the menu correctly, maybe I missed something... So I looked at the menu again and realized that nothing made any sense! The menus are poorly written The more I looked at both menus, the more I was confused.... I ordered a cup, didn't care what size it was, got two flavors, called it a day.. not worth my time or energy. Just glad I wasn't a dad with my little daughter in that scenario... it would be a great way to ruin a Sunday evening with your kid. There's better shaved ice options out there

Sometimes I wonder where I will start and finish a review, but this one is easy. Pia, the…read morerestaurant manager. She should start a school on restaurant and hospitality management. Seriously. Places should send their people to watch her work. She is the best I have encountered. My buddy was taking me out for my birthday and our reservation (which was somewhere else TBH got cancelled due to a kitchen issue). He suggested Orla, and being a big Michael Mina fan I was in. The restaurant is big but typical for a hotel spot, but it has a warmth to it. A lot of that is due to being greeted by Pia, escorted to your table, and getting a wonderful history of the restaurant, chef, menu and drinks. As the day turns into night, we were treated to a gong and some dancers. Nice touch. And then the food and drinks! Forgot to take a pic of the cocktail menu, so I cannot recall what we had exactly, but both were exceptional, especially the one made tableside (Porus I think, with ocho plata tequila, aperol strawberry, grapefruit and butterfly tea in a tableside infusion) I think I had the Son of Amun with yola mezcal, apricot, ginger, lemon and miracle foamer. Expensive? Yes, but delicious. I looked online for the menu, but it seemed different when we were there. Pia suggested a half and half on spreads since we were indecisive, and that was a great call. Half Whipped Chickpea Hummus with tahini, paprika, za'atar, extra virgin olive oil and half Muhammara with toasted walnuts, roasted peppers, pomegranate molasses. Both were phenomenal but know extra pita comes with a charge. There is homemade chili crisp on the table that you might be tempted to drink. It's that good. We started with Grilled Octopus with gigante beans, red onions, capers, sea beans. Perfection in flavor and texture. The Saganaki finished tableside came with roasted wild mushrooms, black truffle honey, greek brandy and was some of the best I've add. Wish that recipe was in the book, but I will figure it out. For the mains I went with the Mediterranean Sea Bass and my buddy had the Swordfish... both the Greek Way with lemon, caper, oregano, vinaigrette. The Sea Bass was cooked to perfection and one of the best I have had. After all that food we were way too stuffed for dessert, but Pia made sure to end the meal with a birthday gift for me. Wow. Did I mention how good she is? Now I need to come back and have Michael sign my cookbook... and tell me how to make that Saganaki. Thank you to Pia and the whole staff. What a great B-day dinner!

Heard great things about Orla (newer Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Monica) and went for a…read morespecial occasion with my my family. Orla by Michael Mina is in the Regent hotel on Ocean in Santa Monica. It is beautiful with spectacular views - very nice hotel with a great bar and lovely restaurant. Short version is service was great and the views were excellent, but portion size was small and food was good, but low value for the extraordinarily high prices. Good creative drinks, but very small and very expensive. Food: all dishes were tasty/good but not amazing for the cost. Our expectations were quite high (which may skew this review) but for a party of five, with one drink each, some appetizers and mains and family style food, for a bill with tip around $500 - it was just far too expensive for the quality of food, etc. Good but would not return.

I have been to the other Brian's location in Sawtelle many times, so was excited to try this spot…read morebecause I live very close by. I can report that this Venice location is just as good as the Sawtelle location however they don't have popping pearls and other fillings that the Sawtelle location has, that will be the only downside. Parking also is a bit tricky in this area, I found a street spot, the other option would be a pay lot. I would suggest going after the rush because due to its proximity to the Venice Boardwalk it can get extremely crowded at a certain times. They don't have an indoor seating area, it's basically a to go window a half a block from the beach. For this visit, I ordered cherry and banana and loved it. Honestly, all the flavors I have tried here are great and would highly recommend to anyone.

Need a refreshing treat while walking along the boardwalk in Venice Beach? Check out Brian's Shave…read moreIce. Lots of choices to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dole Whip. Rainbow. Fresh off the Boat. Islander. Sunset Beach. Plus, it's named after my brother! A nice place for a quick stop along the Venice Beach Boardwalk.