This place lives up to the hype of new trendy LA ice cream places. I love their motto of "Not too…read moresweet", a phrase that is a high compliment in the Asian-American dessert community. Their flavors are very unique, with yakult and misugaru being some of the stand-outs. They also have fun toppings like mochi and sago! I really liked the service because each staff member was very accommodating and let us try as many flavors as we wanted! They also gave us some stickers to take home :) Loved the late night vibes and all of the fun board games they had laying around for people to play!

Such an interesting place- the decor, the opening hours and the ice cream flavors! It's giving late…read morenight vibes especially with being open from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM / midnight and the moody lighting. A line formed right before they open with dedicated customers waiting patiently. Seating is very limited and many people take their ice cream to go. Families, young adults, teens, grandparents- people of all ages come here. Atmosphere is cool, decor is fun. I'm amazed about the flavors they've concocted. During this visit they had condensed milk, mango sago, yakult, black sesame and Vietnamese coffee. The Vietnamese coffee is spot on (I should know I'm a viet girl who gets her viet coffee from time to time). Mango sago was delicious and yakult's flavor was perfect, too! The condensed milk- I couldn't really pick it up flavor wise but I'm thankful for having it along side the viet coffee which balances out the bitterness beautifully. The consistency of the soft serve is impeccable. The topping choices are *chefs kiss*. So Asian, so beautiful. Service was great! They let you try out the flavors before purchase . Luckily they don't have a lot of options so it didn't take forever while waiting in line. I heard they rotate different flavors every week and a half or so. Get ready to come by when the weather gets warm!

The parlor is really cool and hip, there are no seats inside but there are chairs and benches right…read moreoutside. The service was quick and polite. I just wish I had taken a picture of the ice cream sandwich I got but I ate it too fast. It was a triple milk ice cream with chocolate cookie sandwich. It was delicious! My friend got a waffle cone with salted chocolate (don't worry, it wasn't salty at all-very good chocolate flavor) and orange blossom ice cream (it had a pleasant flavor but I would probably not order it again). Overall: great experience, great service and high quality ice cream.

This review is a long time coming. Mother Moo is a Sierra Madre staple known for its overpriced ice…read morecream and desserts. The unfortunate part is that the ice cream really isn't that good, and the portions are small for what you pay.  What really turned me off, though, was the lack of common sense from the staff. If you've been here, you know they have a display case with slices of cake and pie. Normally you look through the case and point to the piece you want. That's exactly what I did. There were about ten pieces of cake in the case, and I picked one that had the perfect icing-to-cake ratio. The employee asked what I wanted, and when I pointed to the slice she told me, "You can only pick from these two," while holding up two other pieces. Apparently those were the older slices that they were trying to get rid of. They were clearly smaller and, judging by how they were being pushed, probably not the freshest either. Since I was basically being forced to buy something I didn't want, I said I didn't want anything. She just said "okay" and moved on to help the rest of my family. At that point I told my family we were leaving and heading to Bloomfield Creamery in Altadena instead. The employee had every opportunity to use a little common sense and simply give me the slice I asked for. I work hard for my money, and if I'm paying premium prices, I expect to choose what I'm buying. Instead, they lost Madre family of customers for good.

There are so many good dessert places to choose from in the Arcadia Shopping Mall…read more Churns Creamery is a relatively new ice cream and coffee shop. We came here to try their ice cream. Food: 5/5 Their ice cream flavors were unique featuring some Asian inspired flavors like yuzu and kumquat and some unique flavors like chunks & swirls and pbs crisp. I we got their kumquat and chunks & swirl flavors. Both of them were really good. The kumquat was really rich yet not too sweet. Service: 5/5 The servers were very helpful and let us try some different flavors. The cute part is that they have lactate for anyone who has lactose intolerance.

The store is located at the Arcadia mall food court area…read more We tried strawberry and chocolate ice cream and a matcha latte (got it unsweetened). The ice cream is a good dense texture. The matcha had a nice bold flavor. Wait can be a bit long as only one person was working - taking the orders and making the drinks/ice cream.

I came here with a friend after dinner to get some dessert. There was no line, so we were able to…read moretry some samples and order right away. I tried the lychee and matcha soft serve flavors, and ended up getting the matcha flavor. Those flavors were good, the lychee and matcha were pungent. But the texture of the soft serve wasn't my favorite. The texture wasn't my favorite, it was more of an icy texture as oppose to a creamy silky texture which I would have preferred. I usually like the Oreo topping on my soft serve since it gives it a crunch, but it just didn't taste that good after a few bites. This soft serve was also a bit pricey, it was around $7 for the soft serve and topping, which was a bit disappointing since it wasn't that great. My friend also got their crunchy nut ice cream and didn't like it. I wish I liked this place more since they have Asian flavors but unfortunately it wasn't my favorite. Maybe if they improve the texture of their soft serve, I would reconsider.

So we finally tried this place because the last few times we went here they were closed but said it…read morewas open online and on their hours posted. We honestly wished it was closed when we tried it this evening. Water based soft served. This is a sorbet not soft serve with dairy. A Sorbet. It wasn't even soft served with creaminess. I don't know how to describe it honestly. The charcoal is citrusy flavored. We got it with a waffle cone that was already leaking in the bottom when the employee handed it to us. Hence why my significant other has napkins on the bottom of the cone. (See photo below) The charcoal is like it's almost as if they put the mixed fruity flavor in the machine but mixed with charcoal powder. The blue cookie. Where is the cookie? WHERE. IS. IT?! Again, another water based almost icy "soft served" that's not soft what so ever. I got it with the bubble waffle and Frosted Flakes as the topping. Did I mention that both the charcoal "soft served" with waffle cone and blue cookie "soft served" with a bubble waffle and Frosted Flakes topping was $21 (we tipped also to help support small businesses but sheesh) as much as I love dessert we didn't finish either of these so called treats because it just wasn't good or what others would say, "it wasn't the vibe." The server was nice she let us try different flavors but we tasted coconut in the choconut ice cream flavor and she said it was hazelnut. Boyfriend and I literally took out pieces of coconut from our taster to prove to each other that there was coconut. Again it wasn't creamy ice cream either. Lack luster ice cream. There's a better ice cream place down the road that's always a line on the weekends.

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.

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.

Got the opportunity to try this place out because my mom was craving ice cream after her Mother's…read moreDay dinner The staff was sooo sweet and patient with us since it was our first time there, and they let us sample flavors before choosing. We ended up getting the flight for $15 and it was totally worth it! My favorite was the coffee chip, and my mom loved the strawberry and chocolate one. Everything was super creamy, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Such a cute little spot & definitely coming back

Moo Moo Mia in downtown Monrovia really has the BEST Oreo and Cream ice cream around town. It is SO…read moregood I can literally eat this for lunch every day if I don't gain weight from it. The ice cream shoppe is cute and the menu items are of average price. A single scoop is about $6 and they offer ice cream flights if you want to try out different flavors. Service wise-I think it varies. It was my third time there a few days ago and I think at my first visit there, the girl who helped me was very sweet but at my last visit, service was just so-so. Overall, Moo Moo Mia a great place for dessert.

Decided to come here after dinner because our son had been telling us we needed to try it out. Even…read morethough there was a long line out the door, it actually moved pretty fast! There was only one person working the counter and serving the whole crowd, but they were definitely hustling. They have a lot of really funky and unique flavors to choose from. We ended up trying the Cookie Monster (served in a donut!) and the Ube. Both were really solid--the ice cream is high quality and definitely explains why this place is so popular. The process is simple: you just pay on the iPad and then grab your ice cream. Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're in Pasadena and looking for a sweet treat!

Stopped by Afters yesterday after eating a late lunch/early dinner. I had the coffee flavored ice…read morecream and the milk & cereal. I love how you can do half & half. It's a cool gas station looking place, and the server was friendly and helpful too. We'll definitely be back!

Decided to stop by here for dessert after dinner. There is free parking right outside…read more I believe they are currently undergoing a remodel so you cannot enter inside. Ordering is done right at the front entrance and they have a table with the menu posted. There are two benches outside the shop where you can sit to wait or to enjoy your ice cream. I enjoyed the s'mores ice cream! The toppings were just right and elevated each bite. Service was quick with taking our order and with preparing the ice cream. Wait was under 5 min.

Stopped here after an Angel City I'll take game. I didn't read the reviews, but apparently they are…read morestill under construction. There was another group of people that came at the same time as us, so I appreciated the ability to order online. The wait time wasn't too bad, but it would have been better had we been able to sit inside. My son said the cheesecake ice cream was 10/10.

Wow!!! What a nice ice cream/creamery and so much more this lovely place has to offer. I was in…read morethe area yesterday mid afternoon and something told me to walk in and try their ice cream. Not only they have ice cream, but this place might as well be a mini restaurant/store since they have EVERYTHING!! I am not going to mention everything one by one, but I will tell you this: that the energy, staff, and my tres lecches ice cream that Kathy served me was soooooooo gooooood! She gave me one generous scoop and I quite enjoyed it. Colorful, festive, beautiful creamery with great, friendly service. I didn't know about this gem. I wish they had this place in Studio City where I live. Great Latin music gave a good vibe which I so loved & enjoyed listening to while I was sitting there and eating my DELICIOUS ICE CREAM. !! I will definitely visit this place when I happen to be in Monrovia. DEFINITELY!! I so want to try all the other goodies that they have. They also make sandwiches. 2 thumbs up!! Thank You!!:-))

Decided to come by for dessert after eating next door. The place is spacious with some seating near…read morethe entrance. Towards the back is a corner of packaged candy and snacks. Some still in their original bulk packages. They have a wide selection of ice cream and paletas (popsicles). There were specific flavors such as snickers, Mexican hot chocolate, KitKat, and I saw an alcoholic one. A scoop of ice cream is 4.99$ and the pops I le is around 2$. The menu pricing was a bit cut off or blacked out on the end (see photos). There was only one staff helping us at the time. So we had to wait a bit but overall they have so much more than just candy and deserts. They have drinks, snacks, and sandwiches (jam only currently). Overall, it's just like any other michoacana stores. It was colorful, bright, clean, and has so much to select. The restroom was locked with a keypad but I didn't need to go so I didn't ask.