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.

Chicken ok. Thai tea ok. Wait long time for fries i think one worker forget my order. Its ok.read more

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.

I absolutely love this place. Their strawberry yogurt drink is hands‑down the best ever -- super…read morerefreshing, perfectly balanced, and it comes in the cutest cup. Prices are very reasonable too, which makes it even better. We've tried several of their desserts and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. Everything tastes fresh and is always beautifully made. Another thing I appreciate: I never have to wait long. Even when they're busy, they're quick, organized, and friendly. Such a reliable, delicious spot. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in San Gabriel.

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!

This small dessert place is located in an outdoor mall. It is hard to find a parking space in the…read morelot. There is street parking available. This place is unique with Taiyaki Ice Cream. What is that? A freshly baked fish shell filled with custard or other filling. It is served with soft serve ice cream. There is a topping bar that is unlimited !!! the place was busy and there was a line. The servers were efficient to take the orders and prepare them too. The wait was not too long. I ordered the pineapple Dole whip and it was SO GOOD. The baked fish was filled with custard and enjoyable too. There are a few a few tables and chairs inside, but be ready to eat your treat outside. I am looking forward to returning and try other flavors.

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.

This is the definition of NAUGHTY Asian dessert. Small, delightful, flaky, yet lava-flowing eggy…read morecustard is what Aliya Lavaland is known for. For those who are not fans of egg or liquidy golden goodness, you can get the ones without the lava flow (aka, they just call it the "regular mooncake" - note, these are small in size compared to the "lava" ones). Flavors for both the "regular" and "lava" range from regular (contains mung bean paste), Ube, Taro w/ coconut milk, matcha, and black sesame. You can order each flavor on their own or get the 5 piece assorted box set, which is what I did to try each of the flavors out. The regular mooncakes without the lava are more dense because they do not have a space in the middle for the flowing eggy lava custard. I like that they each have that mung bean paste base that's not too sweet, but just slightly different in their flavors depending on which flavor you get. My favorite were the black sesame and the original. For the "lava" mooncakes, it's the same super light and flakiness on the outside with a thin layer of mung bean paste right underneath the flaky layers, then filled generously in the middle with the eggy custard. You must eat it hot or reheat in a toaster oven (if not eating it the same day) for max joy and experience. The lava eggy custard was sweet, but not overly "burn your throat" sweet and slight savory as well. It had a good custard flavor without it being too eggy. Come here for a once-in-a-while splurge when you're in the area. Definitely a treat to be shared!!!

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.