We found GOLD in Alhambra! Mother's Day lunch at a well known seafood restaurant, the family was…read moresearching for dessert to complete the special occasion. Of course we turned to Yelp! Enter Salju! Amazing place. Delicious dessert, super friendly service, and very cozy but comfortable dining area. Huge variety of desserts from drinks, to ice cream, crepes, and the best shaved ice. The service was a bit slow but not because of lack of hustle. This couple was hauling the best they can with the Mother's Day crowd. And it was worth the wait. Check out everyone's photos. If you're coming in a big crew like I did, order different items and share share share. I will definitely make an effort to return here especially with summer fast approaching. Clean solo bathroom and plenty of parking.

Such a cute hidden spot on Valley! I stopped by late at night craving something to cool me off and…read moreended up here for dessert. I've been here before, but ever since Salju went viral on TikTok, it's definitely gotten a lot busier compared to past years. That said, the quality is still great. I ordered a regular milk shaved ice with mango and mochi, plus condensed milk drizzled on top. The shaved ice itself and the toppings were delicious, but I'd probably skip the condensed milk next time since it made everything a bit too sweet for my taste. Portion sizes are generous. The small is easily enough to share between two people, and the medium is massive. There are tons of flavor options to choose from, and orders come out pretty quickly despite how busy it can get!

I've officially found my new favorite dessert spot! This place is small, cute, and gives off the…read morecoziest vibes. I love how clean and chic the interior looks, and there's plenty of seating both along the sides and in the front. Everything here is coconut-based, which I love. I ordered the strawberry coconut jelly, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. The strawberries tasted super fresh, and the texture was just chef's kiss. I loved it so much that I honestly wish they'd turn it into a drink because I could easily slurp it down in minutes. It's so yummy and refreshing. I honestly love this place more than Melo Melo. Highly recommend checking it out!

My cousin recommended this dessert spot and it was a fun find. They have multiple locations, though…read morethis one was on the smaller side. Desserts are mainly coconut-based. We tried the blueberry coconut jelly and the double coconut jelly, and the double coconut was definitely the standout--sooo smooth and flavorful. Most jellies are around $10 since they come in a reusable glass jar. You can keep the jar, and I believe collecting 10 gets you a free jelly, which is a nice bonus. Overall, a unique dessert spot and worth a visit if you like coconut.

Their boba milk tea drinks are pretty good here! And love that they open pretty late! Parking isn't…read moreso hard to find lately night.

Cha Express is definitely one of my new favorite spots! I picked up a mango smoothie and it was…read moreperfect--super refreshing, sweet, and blended just right. Their popcorn chicken is also on point... crispy, flavorful, and so good that it sells out fast (which tells you everything you need to know!). Great drinks, great food, and always worth the stop. I'll definitely be coming back!

No sure why I whined about the prices…read more Seemed reasonable today. Had the durian with sticky rice and cream and noodle and was off the charts. Back up to 5 stars.

We have been coming here many times but this place has deteriorated a lot. The food is stale! WTH!…read more Huge disappointment.... Sigh. Giving two stars in hope that they will get better like before.

Delicious Cantonese desserts artistically plated! The herbal jelly (guilingao) with aloe and honey…read moreis cooling as a healthy lightly sweetened dessert. The milk pudding with durian is just excellent in its smoothness and silky textire. Both desserts are perfect in its balance of sweetness. *Desserts ordered were so yummy that I ordered hot black sesame and hot egg white almond soups to-go.

Delicious Treat! Opens late!…read more Cute decor with wishing trees in the area. Nice little quiet dessert shop

Amazing Cantonese, dessert small bites and fried chicken wings and lemon chicken feet. It is an…read moreicon.

Really awesome service, the staff was patient with all the different questions as this was a little…read morediff although familiar. Apparently there are 400 locations worldwide and this one is the only US location for now. Worth going, checking out. Easily enough to share. Yes signature coconut jelly dessert soup.

It's surprising how busy this place is especially for women/girls (maybe souffle is more popular…read moreamong girls?) The only guys you see mostly liley are those who come as part of a family. However I personally think souffle is a glorified version of pancake. It's slightly thicker and more fluffy and if you like pancakes there is no reason why you wouldn't like this (other than the price?). The location is in a strip mall next to the bigger 99 Ranch plaza and parking can be difficult to find especially top side but there is a underground parking lot next door. It can still get busy so you may have to park in that plaza and walk over on busy weekends. Just note this place is busy even in the weekday evenings. There are very few tables so if you are coming as a date/family, you may not find a table. The tables are also small so I wouldn't recommend a large group of more than 4. You order via a kiosk and for drinks they will call your order number. For souffle if you dine in, you can take a number stand and place on your table just like some McDonald's. Souffle is not bad and not too sweet especially with the original flavor.

Been to Motto multiple times and the items here from drinks to food items have all been pretty…read moresolid! Quality to aesthetics get high marks but sometimes taste is lacking. Souffle pancakes in different occasions always look so pretty, are the best everyone's ever had, some some flavor profiles don't work. Maybe that's why the menu sometimes changes. For example the yuzu grape was completely bland because the yuzu drizzle on top was a thin line i couldn't taste at all. At least put a spread between each layer or pour a lot on top like the others (eg berry or mango). The mint leaves was the most potent flavor in this dish. Over the grapes, blueberries, matcha powder, yuzu. Got the mango triple layer drink this time and if you drink it carefully, you can appreciate the contrast from the mango puree, the milk, the creamy salted matcha. If you just mix it up completely you won't get that affect. One thing that bothers me is because the menu changes I seem to always be unable to get something I'm thinking of from the previous visit. I recall last time I had some mochi and rice ball I added to a drink that was so damn good and I couldn't add it this time. Though I recall that drink being $11.50 from the add ons. The souffle pancake was $21... so place is $$ but again the quality is there. Service wise, never interacted with staff really. Kiosk to order. Drinks just sit at counter when done. Didn't call numbers. Oh they did bring the pancake, no words spoken.

Second Visit & Still Such a Fun Dessert Spot!…read more This was our second visit here, and once again the service and ambience were very welcoming. It's a smaller dessert spot with about 3-4 tables available, but it gives off a cozy and chill vibe that we really enjoyed. This time we got the half-and-half milk and ube ice cream with taiyakis filled with: * taro * red bean * custard * cheesecake * nutella And honestly... I was really surprised that the cheesecake filling was actually delicious! Creamy, smooth, and definitely something I'd order again. The taiyaki itself was warm with that nice slight crisp on the outside, and paired perfectly with the ice cream. Overall, such a fun spot for dessert and definitely a must-try if you're craving taiyakis and ice cream. Happy eats!

I had this place bookmarked for a long time but never got around to coming here due to its…read morelocation. This is in the same tiny plaza as Golden Deli and Bopomofo, so parking can be tough at peak dinner time. The good: the taiyaki texture was nice and crunchy. The ice cream was smooth and not icy. The price is good for amount you get. The bad: the store was extremely cramped and hot. It's a very tiny shop so easily felt packed inside. I was annoyed when they called my order but I was struggling to get through the shop to get my order. By that time the employee had walked away. I was annoyed because when she came back she completely ignored me and handed someone else their order and walked away. I don't understand why they keep the completed orders way behind the counter if they don't even verify the correct person is picking up... after being skipped over twice I finally cut in and interrupted the other employee for my order and she was like oh... sorry it's melted. Like yeah it's been sitting there and I didn't want to go into the employee area to get it! That was really irritating. The ube flavor was bland. It tasted like milk, I did not get any ube flavor. The custard in the taiyaki was just okay. The worst part was that the taiyaki had a really off putting taste on the outside... almost like the aftertaste of margarine or something, it bothered me. Overall the flavor and service was lacking and the experience inside was not good. I was not impressed by any aspect and would not recommend this place unless you were already dining in this plaza and wanted to just walk over.

I was sad to see their old location on lease :( But my wife…read moresaw their new location and we were ecstatic that this place did not disappear Mooncake is great but the lava cake are even awesome. Special seasonal mooncakes are a must try

I love this place! They're rich so I can't have them all the time but they're also worth it when I…read moredecide to treat myself. It's a small take and go place with a small coffee stand inside. Order at the counter and you're out the door in less than a minute. The lava buns are the best and what I always get. Salted yolk is a must. All the flavors are delicious but black sesame and original are my favorite. They also sometimes have seasonal flavors and I see a lot of people get mooncake. There is parking in the back or a few spots on the street. I definitely recommend this place for a special treat.

I just wanted something sweet! But not too sweet! These were perfect! Mango sago with extra sides…read moreof rice balls and tofu pudding. Mango is so sweet and fresh! My friend got the drink version. Bowl version 1000% better!

I've been to this Sweethoney location a few times and I feel like each time I come, it gets dirtier…read moreand dirtier. The staff here never really seem to be too friendly/they don't want to be there. The items we order, which are usually the same, are wildly inconsistent, being more miss than hit. Other Sweethoney locations are usually good and we enjoy what we order. However, this location, is quite depressing in food and service.