I don't crave halo halo often, but when I do, I'm getting the UPSIDE DOWN HALO HALO from here!…read moreWhile it isn't the most traditional version of the dessert, it still has all of my favorite parts. I love that the base is an ube milkshake and the corn flakes add a nice crunch. I'm glad they opened this Carson location because it's closer to me and I can fulfill my cravings!

My partner and I stopped by Cafe 86 in Carson hoping we had found our next go-to halo-halo spot…read more Unfortunately, authenticity and customer service were both missing from the recipe. Parking was easy, and when we walked in, there was only one occupied table. Three employees were chatting in the back. We were greeted, but it felt more like, "What would you like?" than "Welcome in." No smile, no conversation, no thank you--just a transaction. After taking our order, the employee returned to chatting with coworkers. When our order was ready, our name was called, the halo-halo was placed on the counter, and that was the end of the interaction. As for the halo-halo itself, my partner rated it a 2/10. It was overwhelmingly sweet and overpriced for what we received. We were hoping for layers of flavor and nostalgia but got a sugar rush that could probably power a small city. As a business owner myself, I understand that customer service is one of the biggest drivers of customer retention. Great products can bring people in once, but great service brings them back. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both. The good news? These issues are fixable. A little more warmth, engagement, and hospitality would go a long way. Until then, we'll continue our search for our next favorite halo-halo spot.

Took some time to find Ben's Scoops inside The Enclave since they don't have signs on the outdoor…read moreunit indicating they're inside unlike the other vendors who have signage on the windows. Was fortunate enough to find seating inside and we settled into our cups of ice cream. I got the Kahlua Mocha and Espresso Toffee. My child for the Cookies and Cream with Vanilla since the Green Tea was out. I wanted to try the Chocolate Raspberry but I'll save that for another time since two double scoops for plenty. The ice cream was creamy and delicious. A little pricey but the quality was amazing. The cashier and server were friendly and fast. Apple Maps directed us to enter the parking lot from Pacific Gateway Dr but it was closed off with yellow cones. We had to made a u turn and head back to the Main Street. Enter the parking lot from the entrance in W. 190th Street.

I really wanted to like this place due to its high ratings. I will say, I'm a bit of an ice cream…read moresnob. So take it for what it is.. and as a fellow Asian, I'm expecting natural strong flavors. I'll start with the best thing about the ice cream. The texture is a 5/5! Solid work on creaminess. Now for why I just wasn't so excited about it all. I talked about flavor. It's lacking. It tasted very milky and washed out and I really had to concentrate on exactly what flavor I was supposed to be tasting. We got three diff flavors. Regular vanilla bean, ny cherry, and halo halo. Another thing lacking was service. She was nice. But didn't seem excited to be there. And it didn't make me excited to be there. What killed it for us was the location as a whole. It comes off as a nice outdoor space. But no one cares about you. Honestly, all three times I've been to this location for different venues, I've had very rude encounters. No other place have I been to that's been this consistent with people who just don't care. So I guess my take away is - the place is fine. It'll hit the spot for ice cream. But take it and leave. They have so many cool venues around like hiro nori, nook, spam masubi... it's a shame that people around are so much about themselves.

The best corn bingsoo ever. The chocolate chips and frosted flakes are such a good addition to it…read more I could eat the large one by myself if I really wanted too. The workers here are super chill and friendly. It gets crowded especially during the summer but it's worth coming here no matter the weather‍

Came last night and it was pretty fill, got lucky to get the last table! The cashier was nice and…read morefriendly! The store is cozy, cute, and bright! We ordered the small green grape flavor and it's a decent price! ($12 including tip) The shaved ice was soft but also a little dense at the same time! And all the syrup flavoring fell off the bowl because i understand it naturally just slides off. Luckily the bottom was layered with the flavoring but it was way too much we couldn't eat it. The grapes were yummy tho Parking is easy

I initially gave this spot a lower rating last year because my drinks felt watered down, but I'm so…read moreglad I gave them another chance. I came by recently with some friends after dance class and we were all impressed. I tried the Biscoff Matcha Latte and it was fantastic. You can tell they use high-quality ceremonial grade matcha. The flavor is spot on. It's rare to find that level of quality in a specialty latte, and I'm definitely coming back just for that drink. I'm looking forward to trying their other matcha options next time! Also need to try their desserts.

Review #998 2026-068…read more Lychee Berry with Crystal Boba $6.58 Large Strawberry Mochi Shaved Ice (served w/strawberry bunny jello, mochi, fresh strawberry, house special strawberry puree) $11.71 Formerly Get Shaved, Boba Bunny Coffee & Tea takes over with a stylish pink-themed dining space & IG-worthy shaved ice with cute jiggly animal jellos. The boba shop is located on the northwest corner next to Dentist of Old Torrance with plenty of parking. The shop's dining space is mostly of 2-tops that can be adjusted to seat larger groups, with a unisex restroom is in the back. There's a corner to the right of the entrance with a Boba Bunny neon sign & powder blue scooter that's great for taking pics! I first learned of the shop via Toast last year when they offer a $2.00 birthday treat. My son has tried most of the local boba shops so I wanted to see how this ranks on his list. The menu is pretty extensive for its size with: fresh fruit teas, blended fruit/smoothies, fruit yogurt, fruit mocktails, premium milk teas, pure teas, cheesy bunny teas, tea lattes, ice milks, coffees, toppings ice creams, build your own (bubble) waffle, bubble waffle combo, churros, shaved ice, hot sandwiches/paninis, toasts, croissants, rice bowls, salads, munchies, add-ones... whew! There's also collectible boba bear bottles that's refillable; I don't think the refillable bottle is more than their large drinks unlike some other shops with refill options. Stopping by on a late Saturday morning, it was quiet. It took a few minutes to peruse their menu & I had a few questions since the electronic menu & kiosk didn't have a description of the ingredients. I ordered Lychee Berry with Crystal Boba, & M picked a large Strawberry Mochi Shaved Ice. It took a few minutes before my order was ready. I liked the Lychee Berry... it has a floral & sweet tart taste from the lychees & strawberries, with a moderate serving of crystal boba. The shaved ice was definitely IG-worthy! It's piled high with ice fluff & topped with fresh strawberries, mochis, & a strawberry bunny jello; their house special strawberry purée, a bit too sweet for my liking, is set aside to prevent diluting the shaved ice. The mochi is colored, but it doesn't taste flavored or fresh (in-house) made; fresh as in chewy & pillowy like a marshmallow. The jiggly bunny makes a fun pic (see videos)! M thought it was funny to tap its behind, & we had it angled so that it looks like it's eating a pink mochi. Hehehe... While it's creative to a certain extent & tasty, the menu is on the expensive side for the serving size. Service was positive since we were the only customers, though slow due to the order execution process. Alas, the location is not quite marketable even though there's high traffic from Ralph's. It's the same owner, rebranding the Boba Bunny to Phin Coffee a couple of months ago after 2 years as a boba shop, which makes sense since there was a special run 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a 20% discount on coffee & matcha before the transition.

Best fresh strawberry milk shaved ice in South Bay, California…read more Artistically made, most of all natural strawberries with a condensed milk flavor. Strawberries & puree drizzled on top. So refreshing, better than Hawaiian syrup shaved ice. More natural.

I really want to like this place but the price and size proportions force to feel like this is…read moreincredibly overpriced and not ok. THE GOOD: There are tons of options here and the flavors are great. They stay traditional to Korean bingsoo while also having items that aren't. I love how everything tastes and it's great quality! THE BAD: The size of one bingsoo is literally smaller than my hand and costs ~$20 with a side of mochi. The mochi is also tiny and dinky little guys. $20 for a bingsoo that is smaller than rhe size of my hand is just diabolical, im sorry but this is so overpriced and ridiculous. It's shaved milk I've and some red bean paste for christ sake it can't be that expensive to buy. The best advice i would give is to just make these darn proportions larger because what the heck am I paying $20 for a tiny bowl of ice. Absolutely ludicrous and greedy, you should know better.

Tucked away in the mall almost like a gem in the rough. Those that love gelato craftsmenship made…read morewith care and charm, this is it. Open your mind (or tongue) and try the different options! Great for couples, family, and friend. If you have a foodie friend who doesn't judge on exterior but rather the taste, this is a worthy spot. The lady helping us allowed us to try different options until we landed on Thai tea, almond amaretto, riceberry horchata on The Special (3 flavors) on a waffle bowl. It was placed on coconut sticky rice. At first I raised my eyebrows but when I tried it, I was blown away how GREAT of combo this is! 5/5 I would go out of my way to try this. What I also love about this is that it isn't sweet like typical dairy icecream but just sweet enough like the true gelatos you have in Italy. You must at least try this with the waffle bowl - it was quite the delight. The portion is big and you'll be surprisingly full. The special (3 flavors) is best for 2-3 people (regular serving). If you're going to eat this by yourself I'd just get 1 serving or the gelato cup. Restroom? No Seating? No

Tried Moom Maam at Smorgasburg Los Angeles at ROW DTLA, the big Sunday pop-up food event downtown…read more The event itself was pretty cool, although a few of the vendors I was hoping to try apparently didn't show up that day. Luckily this was one of the stands that had good reviews, so I gave it a shot. Between the language barrier and my excitement for dessert, I somehow ended up ordering more than I planned. The ice cream was good and the Asian-inspired flavors were definitely different from the usual. It didn't completely blow my socks off, but it was a solid treat. I kept thinking a little syrup or extra topping would've taken it up another level. Overall, glad I tried it. Half the fun of these food events is randomly discovering stuff you normally wouldn't eat anyway. I'd probably check out their Torrance brick-and-mortar location sometime and give them another shot.

Ice Cream 5/5 Yum!!! I had their matcha/hojica soft serve…read moreand loved every part of it. Tea Master in Little Tokyo still wins my heart when it comes to matcha ice cream since theirs is really creamy. However, this is one of the best hojicha soft serves out there. Service 5/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 4/5 Located inside Mitsuwa. Busy grocery store with lots of seating in the food court.

Got a medium matcha latte, sweetened…read more It's unfortunate that the matcha is premade- they just poured it into a cup and added milk. The matcha is a bit chalky but the quality is pretty good. There is no bitterness to it and i can actually taste the matcha. It's not watered down. Sweetness is just right. Service is quick and friendly.

Food The flight was…read morefantastic. Louisiana - A balanced dopamine bomb. Delicious. 4.8/5 Raspberry - A bit too sweet but excellent. 4.6/5 Mexican chocolate - Incredible. 4.9/5 Key lime - Tart and excellent. 4.7/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.8/5

Fantastic pies! I've been four times this year and it's only July! The staff are lovely and…read morehelpful. They encourage you to order ahead, and their website is straightforward and easy to use. You don't have to order ahead, but know they might sell out of your pie. First visit was to sample pies for a birthday celebration. I got the marionberry, salted caramel (GF) and raspberry dream. On the second trip for the actual birthday pie, I picked the salted caramel b/c the group is a chocolate crowd. Third time, just wanted pie! Also sampled the cutie pies in the jar... I don't think the mini pie made it home lol. Today (#4 visit) I was craving the raspberry dream and wanted to try the apple pie. My current ranking of pie I've tried is: 1. Raspberry dream, 2. salted caramel, 3. White chocolate raspberry (cutie pie), 4. marionberry (nicely tart, full of berries but a bit dry, went well with ice cream), 5. whiskey peach (too much crust, not enough peach, not very peachy). The shop has some seating but I only saw one group seated once. I always took my pies home to enjoy. There is plenty of street parking (metered, 15 min free), and here is a parking structure around the back of the block (2 hours free).

Hidden gem of sweetness. Service is always kind and quick. It's a small shop that gets hot easily…read morebut definitely nice to have their ice cream for the heat. Chestnut fuji mountain is simple, nutty, and perfectly sweet. The chestnut flavor is highlighted with the plain vanilla with nice texture coming from something that tasted like Cheerios or something similar to it. Kyoto chestnuts are a must, I can eat them any time and enjoy it. Best when warm/hot. Perfect and no notes.

Yes to the chestnut ice cream. No to the donuts. Love the…read moreunique concept for roasted chestnuts as a flavoring. The ice cream was smooth and not overly sweet. The donuts looked good but they were super dry and crumbly. You'll need a lot of coffee or milk with them. Located in the plaza, small store next to red Rock.

Such a cool little spot to grab some boba and Food as well. We came here after a Soccer game and…read morehad 3 minutes before they closed. The doors were still open and we were able to order on their self checkout pad. It was easy and convenient and we were out the door in a few minutes. Love that they had a Goodbye song when it was time to close that's was so smart and a fun touch. We had their cookies and crème one with boba and it was so good! Also had their mango tea and was refreshing and so good. Probably the best boba I've had. Can't wait to try their food next time some of the stuff they had looked good. The inside is a cool hangout spot and cool vibes there and big parking spot as well. The place was clean and the staff were nice and easy going even though we showed up 3 minutes before they closed. Appreciate that.

Pretty cute hidden gem that is in a plaza with plenty of other stores/spots. Inside was really cute…read moreand clean, has outdoor seating as well! I like their biscoff matcha and their pistachio matcha. They also serve a variety of food options such as popcorn chicken- which is really good and is portioned nicely unlike a lot of other places that serve popcorn chicken. Will be coming back to try more on their drink and food menu! Service is quick and prompt!