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    Snow Bliss

    4.2 (265 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Menu - April 2026
    Scott L.

    Bright dessert (they also have dim sum, snack food, and other savory dishes) place on busy West Portal. The restaurant is bright and airy with high ceilings and cute decorations. Opens until 11pm so you can grab a late night dessert. They have Bingsu, 10 different concoctions and also Asian drinks. It was a hot Saturday and we opted to share a Mango Bingsu which comes with large chunks of mango, snowy flaky ice, whipped cream, little mochi cubes on the side, and mango syrup on the side for extra sweetness if desired. One is big enough to be shared by two people. There are other interesting flavors like Tiramisu, Black Sesame and fruity flavors like Strawberry, and Lychee. Decent service.

    Matcha Bingsu
    Anne W.

    We've been super excited to try this spot and finally went few nights ago. Bingsu + heat wave sounds like a great combo and a greater way to cool off! The shop was super packed with customers and they also do to go bingsu orders. Here's my impression on food, services, and vibes Food: out of five. We ordered matcha bingsu with side of fried buns and condense milk. Flavors profile of bingsu is fine and the bingsu is fluffy and light. The fried buns were such a let down though since the dough in the middle was still raw. I wish we got them sooner so we can remedy by asking for a new one. Of note, they do have entrees like beef chow fun there too. The entrees feel more like casual cafe food than serious Chinese restaurant food. The table next to us ordered wonton soup which looks a bit watered down. Services: maybe they're too busy but it was a bit difficult to get the order started. There was a young waiter, Jayden who runs all around the place to take care of customers and handle everything. There's also an older auntie who is the back up but she doesn't seem to quite know which orders go where. We waited at least 20 minutes for the bingsu to come and we waited additional 35 minutes for the fried buns to come. Plus, I noticed that auntie gets overwhelmed and would throw Jayden into the chaos to fix the issues with customers. Maybe they're still too new of a spot to figure out how to streamline things? This will sadly be out of five stars for me Ambiance: It's a casual spot. Cute little space for hangout or casual dates. Wish they turn on ambiance music.

    I seen this character planted by the window on my social media feed in SF
    Juan V.

    There are many great places to get Chinese food in San Francisco. In West Portal there are a few places to grab some Chinese food and dessert. There is one place which offers Asain fusion. You will find many different dishes that are Chinese and many desserts which are Korean and Taiwanese.You find anything dishes such from dim sum to wonton soup to appetizers such as honey chicken wings and popcorn chicken. You will also find their popular ice treat Bingsu which comes in Thai Tea , Mango, and Matcha ( Don Juan de la Matcha favorite).This place is located on West Portal street in San Francisco and it is called Snow Bliss. On the last few weeks left of the Winter Stroll in West Portal of San Francisco during the Spring forward hours of March I landed at Snow Bliss. Inside it is feels like a Boba shop with its decor but it is more like a sit down restaurant. I first tried the hot honey chicken wings and it was delicious. It was not too sweet and the chicken was tender. I then tried the mango sago and the texture more like a tapioca and rice pudding with slices of mango. It was a bit savory but very tasty. Finally I got the Honey walnut shrimps which were okay and a bit sweet and had a crunch and had lots of flavor. Overall a good place to get a plate of Chinese food and a savory or sweet ice treat. Go on Winter stroll in a few weeks before the season it will be "gone" they have honey walnut shrimps and not "prawn" it has Bingsu matcha for " Don Juan" and you can even have some fried" wonton" This place is located the middle of the West Portal street block almost easy to "miss" they have tasty desserts you cannot "resist"it should be on your ice treat "list"in SF at the "Snow Bliss"

    Interior
    Deangela S.

    I've been wanting to try this place out cuz my fam loves bingsu. Parking was fairly easy, but possible that we just got lucky. There is street parking, but also a paid parking lot close by. Thankfully, the bingsu did not disappoint and we will be coming back. There is even dim sum and other meal dishes that looked good, so looking forward to trying that too. There are a lot of pictures of what items on the menu look like on the walls and it's great advertising. The interior is small, but you can get a group of 6 if you don't mind huddling together. There was only one server when we came so be patient. The dude is hustling! The lychee bingsu was delicious. It had a lot of actual lychee, a huge dollop of whipped cream and the condensed milk on the side was addicting! Would definitely recommend. We opted for a drink instead of getting another bingsu and let me save you from making our mistake. The taro overload drink was not good. Which deterred me from trying any other drinks.. It tastes just like the tap water with taro powder with a splash of coconut milk.

    Popcorn chicken
    Amia A.

    We visited Snow Bliss after dinner for dessert and had a great time. We ordered the Thai Tea Bingsu, and the ice cream on top was delicious. We also tried the popcorn chicken, walnut prawns, and French fries, all of which were very flavorful. Our server was very friendly, answered all of our questions, and didn't make us feel rushed to leave, which we really appreciated. The interior of the restaurant could use some improvement, but overall we had a good experience.

    Lychee Bingsu
    Erik V.

    I recommend the lychee bingsu! The lychee flavor is strong (in a good way) and I like all the toppings in it - real lychee, mochi, and ice cream. The snow was tasty as well - overall I would come back! There was a brief wait (less than 5mins) when I arrived on a Sunday at 8pm. The restaurant is cute and small. The staff were friendly here. It's located in a very convenient location for public transit - the muni station is right in front of it.

    This Korean cafe of savory and sweets menu has Coffee shaved ice with brownie bites and Carmel! Yum!
    Priscilla L.

    Coffee snowflake was quite yummy! Coffee Bingsu $16.99 Finely shaved ice infused with premium coffee, sweetened with condensed milk, topped with chocolate syrup, and Biscoff cookies This was my second trip here. Last time I had the strawberry snowflake with fruit loops topping which sounds weird, but actually gave it good texture. Strawberry Bingsu $16.99 Strawberry shaved ice topped with syrup, condensed milk, and fresh strawberry slices The wait times can be a bit slow as I think it must take time to make this masterpiece. They also serve lunch meals like fried rice or noddles. As they said on their website, "Indulge in a Fusion of Korean Bingsu and Authentic Chinese Cuisine." There is always something for everyone to make them happy, if you to eat something light like potstickers or something heavier like chowmein or fried rice they have that too. I haven't tried their savory items as I am always drawn to the desserts! I have been here twice for the Bingsu. Excellent desserts are yummy in my tummy!

    Cathrin P C.

    We came here for dessert after having pizza nearby. I can't speak for the food here but sounds like a great idea to have some savory Asian comfort foods. Service was really attentive. Space was cute. We didn't wait long at all for our tiramisu bingsu $20.99 Honestly the slice of "homemade tiramisu" is what drew me. The presentation looked glorious. We also added mochi and grass jelly, which was an extra $1 for each. The mochi wasn't good so I ended up scooping all of it out. Grass jelly was deliciously refreshing and I wish we had more. They sadly ran out of boba for the day, which I thought was a little unacceptable considering it's only 4pm and this is a dessert place! The tiramisu was disappointingly frozen. I did enjoy the ice cream, which tasted like coffee. I'm glad the condensed milk came on the side, which we didn't use at all because the whole thing was WAAAY too sweet. All in all, it tasted more heavy than refreshing and between the two of us, we couldn't finish it. Total was $26.97 YIKES! dunno that I would be a repeat

    Cicely T.

    S/o to the hard working staff at Snow Bliss. I went around 4 pm Saturday and it was surprisingly busy but the staff handled it well! They have an everyday happy hour menu so I am not sure if that contributed to the crowds but all in all, so happy with my experience and snack at Snow Bliss Cafe. My friends and I got the mango bingsu + 2 drink happy hour special $25.99 and we also got 2 appetizers- salt and pepper tofu and popcorn chicken. The food came out hot and fresh. The mango bingsu was really tasty and a large enough potion to share. So happy to have tried Snow Bliss and excited to go back and try other things on the menu in addition to other Bingsu flavors!

    Chocolate Bingsoo
    Abbe W.

    This was probably our 4th time here. The review was definitely long over due. We tried to come here for their bingsu whenever we were in town because it's one of the few places that offers a huge variation of bingsu. Tonight the place was less crowded, especially because it's been raining a lot but we will be on our way out of SF so we wanted to stop by. Their food was very tasty and with bingsu it just made it extra special. We've tried the strawberry, chocolate tiramisu, and coffee. My daughter was eyeing the watermelon bingsu, we'll have to check it out when we are in town next time in the summer. Payment accepted ApplePay Parking: street and metered.

    Thai Tea Bingsu
    Billy T.

    Known for their delicious generously sized bing-su! (Korean snow desserts) this is my second time coming and I had to try their food this time as I was overlooking another table ordering my first visit! Overall with my second visit, the service is just as great! The guy is always smiling and eager to help you with recommendations. This time around I got the Thai Tea Bingsu, sweet, chewy and creamy with strong notes of Thai tea! It comes with mochi bits and condensed milk to top it off with some almond shavings to balance it off with some fun bites and nuttiness. Beef Chow Fun You know Chinese food is bomb when they don't skimp out on portions! Snow bliss does the it right!, they have a great amount of wok hei so the flavors are salty, umami, and with tender velvety beef cuts. Pepper Beef Rice Plate I..... did not expect this to be that good! I need to steal their recipe because the sauce oozing from the juicy beef pieces complimented with the sweet onions balance each other off for a perfect bite! Easily shareable amongst two people. You need to come here for this rice plate above all else, I don't understand why it's not one of their top picks.

    Mango Bingsu
    Lynn W.

    Delicious! Bingsu was yummy with mochi on the side. There are plenty of options on the menu for a second visit. Service was professional. Place is clean and casual. Go give them a try!

    Crisy G.

    Surprise surprise,, first time here,, finally here,, we ordered Mongolian beef over rice ,,and the sweet-and-sour pork over rice,, omg the crush from the crispy pork chunks, and the sauce little tangy n sweetness,, wow,, my BFF, Mongolian beef plate ,,oooo my God overload of beef slices,,but not spicy at all,, alittle kick would be great,,but the combination of the ingredients that was marinated into the beef was great taste,,lol cuz I took 1 bite ,, this restaurant is great has little of every section in menu,, but of all it has desserts,, woooohoooo !!!!which I didn't get to order any,, my next visit I want to try... Now parking is hard but has muni along the ways there...today I took Lyft there,,, right in heart of west portal area...

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    Really good food, highly recommend Also a great late night option with hot food available after 9pm!

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    Little Aloha - Shaved Ice

    Little Aloha

    4.3(134 reviews)
    0.6 miParkside
    $$

    Clean and bright interior/exterior, thoughtful products for sale inside while you wait for your…read moreorder, and friendly staff. Ordered- ENTREES: -Loco Moco -Pineapple Sausage -Hawaiian Chicken SIDES: -Hurricane tots -Spam mashubi Outstanding dish was Pineapple sausage. Pro-tip: -All our entrees and sides were flash fried and then finished with either dry rub or sauced.

    Tried this spot because of the good reviews. But if you have been to Hawaii, I can't recommend this…read morespot because the flavors did not remind me of Hawaii at all. Also, nothing is served with mac salad... The prices are pretty decent for SF. Maybe that's why this place is popular. They are takeout only and have one bench outside for you to eat at if it's free. Tried the garlic shrimp, the moco loco (idk why they swap the words), and the furikake chicken. Also had a spam musubi (when I ordered online for pick up, I couldn't add egg which is usually an option according to the Toast website). The garlic shrimp was missing a flavor that Hawaii has in their garlic shrimp. The color was very red but it was not spicy. They do have an option to make it spicy though. It was bland to me compared to what I'm used to when I visit Hawaii. The moco loco gravy was good, but the beef patty tasted dry and overcooked. They did have a runny egg too but it was oddly underneath the patties, so we broke the eggs while trying to split the beef amongst 3 people. The furikake chicken is probably better if you eat it right away since it's lightly breaded. We took it home so by the time we ate it, it was soggy. The sauce it is cooked in is a little sweet and wasn't too bad. The soggy chicken ruined the texture for me though. Each dish was served with a little bit of cabbage which I liked to get a little greens in the meals. The spam musubi didn't taste like it had any sauce, and they used so much furikake underneath the spam, that it made it taste fishy. Would not recommend. I can't comment on the service much since I ordered online for pickup. The guy who handed me my food after asking my name was nice and polite though. The only reason I'd come back is to try to the shave ice. The group in front of me got 3 for their kids, and it looked tasty. I would not come back for the food, but at least the prices aren't bad for SF standards.

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    Little Aloha - Spam Musubi, full order of garlic shrimp and pineapple sausage with regular sauce (03/2025)

    Spam Musubi, full order of garlic shrimp and pineapple sausage with regular sauce (03/2025)

    Little Aloha - No inside seating. Take out only. Started eating the shave ice while waiting for the hurricane shrimp. Yumm!

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    No inside seating. Take out only. Started eating the shave ice while waiting for the hurricane shrimp. Yumm!

    Powder - regular Strawberry with passionfruit glaze and condensed milk (09/2024)

    Powder

    4.4(836 reviews)
    2.9 miLower Haight
    $$

    Delicious, and this place blew my mind when I tried it out…read more First off, very surprised at all the flavors you can get and try, including horchata, Thai tea, and ube! To be honest, when I came here, I did not expect much. I typically am not the type to get snow or anything icy, since it is not the first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to dessert, but I am so glad I got to experience this. When I came on a Wednesday night, it was not too busy, and my friend and I were able to get our food within 10 minutes. The spot itself is pretty small, with not a lot of seating, but some limited spots outside. I got the black sesame with condensed milk, and my friend got the mexican hot chocolate. What makes this place stand out so much is the texture of the dessert, which was fluffy, soft, and melted in your mouth. Overall, I want to come here again and try the other flavors!

    Stopped by on a Saturday evening and it wasn't busy. I got a regular size of the Cereal Killer…read morewhich was cereal snow topped with sweet milk glaze and fruity pebbles. I loved this so much, it had such a fantastic texture of being creamy but also light and fluffy. Probably one of the best shaved snow texture I've had. Tried some of the matcha snow and earl grey snow as well, and both of them were solid too. My favorite was still the cereal snow because I have more of a sweet tooth and the matcha and earl grey were less sweet. I would absolutely return to try more snow flavors! Service was really friendly and our 3 bowls were ready within a few minutes. Only one small bench inside and some outdoor seating.

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    Matcha Green Tea w/ mochi

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    Matcha with strawberries

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    Diamond Head General Store

    Diamond Head General Store

    4.0(466 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    Yum! We live just a few blocks away and had never been here because the hours are difficult to make…read morewith our jobs, but we finally made it! The menu consists of the typical Hawaiian fare - poke, loco moco, spam masubis, shaved ice, etc. we ordered a loco moco and the ahi tuna poke. FYI the poke is all market price only. The loco moco was honestly better than many I've tried in Hawaii. I like how the patty was seasoned and actually quite tender still! We didn't try the shaved ice but we definitely will next time.

    Diamond Head General Store is a like a touch of Hawaii in the Bay Area with hawaiian based snacks,…read moredrinks, even frozen Zippy meals available for purchase! They also serve hot food if you're looking for a bite to eat. Interior has some seating inside with a grocery store kind of feeling. No outdoor seating available. Parking is limited to street parking. A few notes: * Not everything in the store is labelled with prices * Hot food was pretty average in my opinion * Price vs value wasn't great in terms of quality of food Onto the hot food: * butter mochi - definitely the best thing we ordered here! Chewy buttery and soft in texture. Don't skip this. * garlic shrimp- this was recommended by the cashier but it was quite lacking in depth of flavor with the primary taste just being garlic. No spice, nothing special to stand out. After a while the sauce gets tiring. Mac salad was prominently peppery but bland in both texture and flavor. * Mochiko chicken - Not bad, crunchy battered chicken. Interior of the chicken was juicy but lacking in that distinct strong sweet savory that mochiko chicken is known for. Again, the mac salad was a letdown. Overall, the food was quite average especially for the price point. I can think of two places in SJ with better Hawaiian food for half the price.

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    Crunchy Chili Garlic Chicken

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    OH Dessert Cafe - Ube Mille Cake

    OH Dessert Cafe

    4.1(575 reviews)
    1.8 miOuter Sunset
    $$

    I recommend the Hochija Bingsoo! It was very well executed - the Hochija is strong with sweet…read moreflavors from the brownie and boba coupled with salt flavors from pretzel. It's a very intense flavor palette but I enjoyed it! The toppings are a great touch - grass jelly and boba. We also had the Mango Bingsoo - this is more of a classic flavor. They added crystal boba which was a nice touch. Overall good experience! Quick service and no wait time - there is a $20 min for card payment

    Let's start with the service. We had a party of 15, and everyone ordered drinks or snacks. My…read morehusband even felt bad and ordered the Pandan Kuya toast because the staff kept pushing desserts on us like they had to be purchased. Two different staff members mentioned desserts multiple times. When one waiter brought my sister her drink, he even told her she should order two. The place itself could have been great if the service had matched the quality of the food and drinks. Unfortunately, we received eye rolls from one staff member, and several employees came across as unpleasant and lacking basic customer service. It was also cold inside, and the waitress opened the door to let even more cold air in. It honestly felt like she was trying to push us out, even though there was no line or anyone waiting for tables. We ended up leaving a cash tip out of guilt because the staff made us feel terrible. On a positive note, the drinks and desserts were all very good. Please work on customer service if you want customers to return.

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    Garlic fries $11.75 (not good)

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    Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice - Livermore - 08.23.25 storefront

    Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice - Livermore

    4.4(483 reviews)
    34.1 mi
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    I was so excited to finally try Ululani's, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The moment I…read moretook my first bite, it brought me right back to Hawaii. The shaved ice was incredibly soft and fluffy, just like the authentic shave ice we had on the islands. The flavors were refreshing, vibrant, and not overly sweet, and the mochi topping was the perfect addition. Every bite melted in your mouth and tasted so fresh. It really felt like a little taste of Hawaii without having to hop on a plane. The portions were generous, the presentation was beautiful, and the quality was amazing. If you're craving authentic Hawaiian shave ice, this is definitely the place to go. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors!

    I went here on a crowded Sunday and expected a wait, and boy there sure was. Stood in line for…read moreabout 30 minutes and ordered the sunset beach... after having ululanis on every Maui visit I was excited for something special and boy was I disappointed First they took 30 minutes to prepare my order. I visibly saw the staff moving slow, casually talking and relaxing behind the counter with no hustle or empathy for patrons taking time out of their day to visit. Second the flavors were oddly sweet and syrupy. The shave ice itself was impeccably soft and pillowy but I couldn't get over the very unnaturally flavors coming from the syrup. The toasted coconut toppings I will say were a nice touch Anyway, just not worth the time imo. If the service were better I'd have planned to go back and try more flavors but I can't imagine the thought of giving up an hour of my life for this kind of experience

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    Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice - Livermore - Lycee, guava, and mango flavored shaved ice topped with azuki beans

    Lycee, guava, and mango flavored shaved ice topped with azuki beans

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    MadLab Kakigori - Menu

    MadLab Kakigori

    4.1(33 reviews)
    5.4 miFinancial District
    $$

    As a lover of ice cream and its cousins, I've been wanting to come here for a while but the limited…read morehours made it hard. Since it was a rare warm day in SF, I suggested coming here after having lunch nearby. We arrived shortly before 2:00pm and it wasn't too crowded. However, the cashier/dessert artist let me know that they were out of some syrups & toppings. We decided to order the Strawberry Cheesecake Signature Kakigori ($12.00) to share. +It's so pretty! We (and everyone else there) oohed and ahhed and took a bunch of pictures of their creations. +Considering there's so many elements it was surprisingly not too sweet! +Vanilla gelato was milky and velvety, with visible flecks of vanilla bean. +Cotton candy crown was fluffy and dusted w/strawberry powder. +Cheesecake pieces were creamy and tangy. +The spoons changed from yellow to green as they touched the kakigori. Such a fun touch! -Normally this has Strawberry-Hibiscus Syrup drizzled onto the snow, but they ran out. The friendly cashier/dessert artist suggested California Berry, but I thought it was too sour. Side notes: 1.) 8% Service Charge added to purchases 2.) Located inside Café Sebastian and next to the Transamerica Redwood Forest and Tower 3.) Restroom available for customers *Verdict: 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 d/t service All the staff were friendly, and the owner even provided us with napkins. I definitely want to return to try more of their creations!

    Kakigori is probably one of my fave desserts so MadLab has been on my to-try list for a while…read more Arrived at around 2pm on Saturday and there were plenty of tables available. Made it easy and chose from the Signature Formulas. Kiddo ordered the Zen Matcha. He must've liked it as he wouldn't let us try it. Hubs and I shared the OG. Quite honestly, it was just ok. Pistachio gelato topped with cherry lychee shave ice and yuzu whipped cream. To me, seemed like it was mainly gelato and nothing in particular stood out. Maybe should've tried the strawberry cheesecake which the reviews talk more about. Meh.

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    A Buttercup Dessert House - We will open in September

    A Buttercup Dessert House

    4.3(248 reviews)
    2.8 miMission
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    Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

    We got the pandan roti, which was fantastic! The roti itself was super flaky and crispy, and I…read moreloved the combo of the roti + spoonful of ice cream with a bit of the pandan drizzle. The coconut strips were also the perfect addition. Super decadent and overall the perfect sweet treat I agree with the other reviews that portions + presentation are a bit disappointing, but it was still undeniably tasty food

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