We entered, it's a small place, but it was nice and bright. We ordered on the screen, paid, and…read morethen waited for them to call us. The shaved ice came out quickly. So glad we came before the rush as after we got our shaved ice, there ran out of seats! The ice was very soft and we loved how it was not too sweet but we could add some watered down condensed milk on top if we wanted to. The flavors also really came through in the ice. The whole dessert was absolutely light, refreshing, and delicious. They also have lattes and croffles. I highly recommend. We got the mango melon & strawberry matcha shaved ice. Will definitely be back to try the strawberry and black sesame!

I was looking for a shaved ice place in Pasadena and I happen to see the social media posts for…read morethis place and I really wanted to try it. The place was small and they only have one kiosk so the line was a bit long but the shaved ice was so delicious!!! We got melon, strawberry and tiramisu flavors.

My daughter knows how much I love ice cream, so she told me I had to try this place. It's a small…read moreshop, and the parking is limited, but don't let that stop you from visiting. The menu had so many flavors and toppings that I wanted to try. I decided on the matcha ice cream with strawberries, sliced almonds, and condensed milk. OMG--it was one of the best desserts I've ever had! The flavors blended perfectly, and every bite was delicious. I can already tell I'll be coming back to try more combinations and flavors. This place is definitely a must-try if you're in the area. Highly recommend!

I was looking for old school Korean shaved ice. Not the soft snow fluffy kind but the hard crunchy…read moreblock shaved ice kind. THEY HAVE IT. And I LOVE IT. It hits the spot. This place is popular with the locals. Always bustling. I travel from Mount Washington. It's always worth it. My toppings are red bean, condensed milk, riceballs, fresh strawberries, lychee jelly and almond jelly. PERFECTION. I get the medium size and share it with my man. It's huge, but I feel like I would be happier not sharing. SO SATISFYING.

We ordered the signature bingsu and it was amazing. I came in here with no expectations and…read morehonestly this place really blew me away. Their bingsu and toppings all blended so well together it felt like I was eating a Chinese/Korean açaí bowl. It felt like a very light dessert and I could keep eating more of it. Some bingsu's are a bit more decadent. This place was just right. The bingsu was light and the texture was perfect. It wasn't too icy like some other places. Service was excellent! The cashier was kind and patient. We received our order quickly. There is plenty of seating inside the store. Bingsu Bingsu is located on the promenade side of the Arcadia Westfield mall. There is plenty of parking all around the mall. Would highly recommend this bingsu shop!

Came here on a weekend around lunch time, and was craving for bingsu (Korean shaved ice). This…read morestore is conveniently located in the Arcadia Mall/Santa Anita mall (in the outdoor mall area nearby Nordstrom). I ordered the mango passionfruit bingsu (large) to share for two. Lots of mango pieces covered with passionfruit jelly (dripped with mango and passionfruit puree). You also get a scoop of ice cream (flavor of your choice) ) on top of your bingsu, and I chose vanilla. Very refreshing on a hot day! There are a handful of seating inside, so can be pretty crowded when busy. Good value as the large portion size is plenty to share for two. Parking wise, can be a pain in the you-know-what at this mall, especially on a weekend or during a holiday.

If you see me aggressively stabbing a mountain of ice while looking like I'm in a trance, please…read moremind your business--I'm having a moment with my Meet Fresh Mango & Strawberry Shaved Ice.

Haven't been here in years. They're less busy nowadays, even on a Friday. Parking in this plaza is…read morestill challenging but underground is better. There are three kiosks to use. You pick up the order yourself with the number at the counter. Self serve the utensils and napkins and put the dishes away when done. There is plenty of seating inside. Good ambiance with strong AC and generic music. We got two signature dishes: (1) hot red bean soup which comes with taro and mochi (2) iced grass jelly which comes with grass jelly, taro balls, and shaved ice at the bottom. Portion is pretty good.

Top quality tea and toppings. Definitely get the hainan chicken bento. Very friendly staff.read more

This is a great tea spot to relax, chill, and enjoy the ambiance!! Excellent service.read more

I love the little Tokyo location and I was thrilled when I saw they were opening up a location in…read moreAtlantic time square! They are Soooo generous with their servings here, totally worth the value. Highly highly recommend bringing someone along with you to split an order. They are just that massive! I got myself a matcha latte with vanilla matcha swirl ice cream. Had to ask for an extra cup because I couldn't handle the mountain of ice cream on top. My matcha latte was perfection!!! Not overly sweet, great matcha flavors, and the ice cream on top melting into the drinks adds so much more creaminess to the drink! Can't wait to try more items!!! The doors are kinda heavy, and you have to really pull/push to open it lol

The first time I went to Matcha Cafe Maiko was several years ago in Honolulu, and their matcha was…read moreoutstanding! So I'm really excited they opened one in east LA. It's definitely a great place to sit down and enjoy matcha, and they have an extensive list to order! Unfortunately, a few of their items don't taste good at all. I ordered a few unique and safe items and I realized their safe choices are the way to go I.e matcha latte and their matcha soft serves. The matcha lemonade was way too sour, and their special matcha dessert just overwhelmed the matcha itself and there were too many pieces that didn't feel like they belong and the matcha bread was overly dry. I'll definitely come back but just for the lattes and soft serves!

This review is purely on a take out order for popcorn chicken. Looks like I found another place to…read morepopcorn chicken from. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well. The only thing that would've made it better is if they mixed in the chili powder instead of just poured on top. The staffs were friendly and helpful. They take cash or Zelle, so that was a plus. It was pretty empty when I arrived to pick up my order so come out and support small businesses and give this restaurant a try. I will definitely come back to try other dishes!

Been coming here since high school and this place has never let me down. What stands out most is…read morethe price -- it's always been cheap and has barely budged even with how bad inflation has gotten everywhere else. That alone says a lot about how they run this place. The food is consistently good. The spicy fries are incredible, the shaved ice is some of the best I've had, and the popcorn chicken is solid too. The owner is always cool and the overall vibe is welcoming. This is one of those spots you keep coming back to for years and it never disappoints. Highly recommend.

The dan dan noodles and braised pork rice were both excellent and tasted very authentic. The hot…read moreand sour soup had a really strong pepper flavor--I can't handle spicy food very well, so I could only manage a few sips! My stomach wasn't big enough today, so I'll have to come back and try more dishes next time. I arrived around 3 PM, and there were still seats available, but people kept coming in nonstop. Business was incredibly good! I can only imagine that during normal meal hours, finding a seat would be nearly impossible.

Met up with my sister and her brother here for lunch. The wife found this place from a tiktok video…read moreand we decided to try it since we didn't get to try a lot of Taiwanese food on our trip to Taipei. When you come in, there is a sign that tells you to order before being seated. My sister and her bf had yet to arrive so I placed a sizeable order for the 4 of us. Luckily, they were there (waiting in the car) so I told them to walk over so we can be seated. I ordered 2 orders of chiayi chicken (1with white rice and 1 with brown rice), 2 orders of thousand layer pancake (1 with egg and 1 with egg and cheese), shrimp wonton, dance dan noodles, wonton noodle soup, hakka mochi and forbidden rice pudding. For drinks we had a few of the shaken iced green teas and 1 taro milk tea (my sister said it didnt taste like taro) Everything was great. I was surprised my sister's bf liked the food. The chiayi chicken was good with a bit of the chili sauce (sambal). The thousand layer pancake was good if you dip it in the black vinegar (mixed with chili oil and a little soy sauce). The shrimp wonton were surprisingly light and tasty. The dan dan noodles was balanced my medium thin sliced cucumber. Everything was portioned very small so you can try everything.we didnt get additional sides because were getting full. The desserts was what I was looking forward to and it did not disappoint. The hakka mochi reminded me of the soy pudding stalls in singapore that had mochi balls filled with a black sesame paste and peanut paste inside. This is what the hakka mochi was but in dry soft chewy form with black sesame and peanut grains to top it off. For my sister, it reminded her of the filipino dessert pichi pichi. The forbidden rice pudding reminded me of a soupy version of the filipino dessert biko. It had chunks of sweet potatoes and tapioca. Also very good but my bias is the hakka mochi. The ambiance was bright, bustling and inviting. Very small tables perfect for a quick bite. Highly recommend if you want a tapas style lunch that doesn't break the bank.

I came to Ube Fest and my son was asking for Thai Tea. The pictures seem like a legit, decent…read moredrinks but mostly Filipino drinks. We waited 40 minutes for two drinks; Thai Tea & Milo shake. Very dissatisfying on the water down Thai tea and Milo taste like your normal chocolate shake, no trace of Milo. Overly priced for two drinks $28 for 24oz Thai tea and 16oz Milo shake. I can get more from Cafe 86 and way better tasting drinks! Next time, maybe do a quality check on your drinks and train your workers better. It looks like a bunch of kids running around and do not look like they know what they're doing.

I really wanted to love this place because I'm a big fan of Thai tea. But my experiences have been…read morea bit inconsistent. The drinks can be very sweet. Sometimes overly sugary to the point where the flavor gets lost. What's more confusing is that the sweetness and strength seem to change depending on the visit. One time it's balanced, the next time it's much sweeter or stronger than expected. The menu was also a little confusing at first. With a name like Tim's Thai Tea, I expected mostly Thai tea drinks, but a lot of the menu is actually Filipino-style desserts. They might be good, but it wasn't what I was expecting when I came for Thai tea. Service can also vary. Some visits are perfectly pleasant, but there have been a couple of times when Tim seemed a bit snippy or short, which made the interaction feel a little uncomfortable. As someone who drinks a lot of tea, I appreciate good flavor balance, so I hope they can dial back the sugar and keep things more consistent. The concept is nice, but it could use a little refinement.

I absolutely love Boba Time and have gone multiple times at a different location. However, I've…read morevisited this location three times now and every single time they make my drink with no flavor. I've brought this up to the employees before ordering before, but they just say that they'll add more sweetness. Despite this, every single time I get the drink, it still tased like water. I usually get the strawberry yogurt smoothie and normally absolutely love this drink. For some reason this place will not make this specific drink well. I can't speak to other orders. Just wanted to let you know that this specific drink I have been constantly having issues with.

I usually do not like chains when it comes to my boba teas, but Boba time has remained consistent…read morewith the quality and taste enough that I will compromise. Great Thai tea, firm but chewy bobas and great with the sweetness selection. Service is solid and consistently polite. Cutest little pop ambiance, with seating and tables spread throughout. Good store to default to if I'm close to the area.