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    (shared between two)  Mango Snowdae
    Sophia C.

    Will forever get my shaved ice from here, was smooth and buttery-like! I didn't consider myself a huge fan of shaved ice but this place changed my perspective. WIDE range of flavors, highlighting mostly fruit-flavored options (which I absolutely live for). If you had to compare, it doesn't have as many savory options as Meet Fresh does but their list of ranged options overrode that issue for me. The shaved ice is truly shaved, not some crunchy cubes making me beg for a dentist appointment the next day, so that was a huge plus. They may have had physical menus but it was digital ordering for the most part (could still order at the register). I shared it with a friend and it was the perfect size for a post-meal dessert. The topics included fresh-cut mangos, mango-bursting tapioca, marshmallow panda, and some grapefruit sprinkles on top (we had lychee jelly add-on). Will absolutely come back again!!!

    Mango Pochette
    Joy G.

    I'm a fiend for Asian desserts and love anything with mango sago involved. We came here after a soup dumpling dinner a few doors down. Not a ton of seating inside and people generally tend to hang out with their friends; we came during the after-dinner dessert rush but were able to grab a four-seater. (Also, please clean up after yourselves and put away your napkins/plates for the next group! There's even a pretty visible sign posted on the wall asking people to do this. The two people who used the table before us were getting up/putting on their coats, saw us wandering over, and blatantly left their mountain of used napkins and plates sitting there. I really should have said something to them. Please don't be these people.) We ordered four desserts, which ended up being the right amount, since the portions aren't super big. We got the mango snowdae and mango sago, the black sesame soup, and the mango pouchette (which were these fat chunks of mango surrounded by cream and an egg wrapper). My favorite was the warm black sesame soup - not sugary at all, full of beautiful toasted nutty flavor. Just beware that your teeth and mouth may look a little scary afterwards. Menu has a ton of other options: smoothies, pizzas, coconut desserts, papaya bowls, and shaved ice. Parking is notoriously bad in this area. Try Commonwealth for metered options.

    Lilian Z.

    Had the mango bingso and it was great! It's a fluffier way to enjoy ice cream and provides a more satisfying texture. Included toppings are also tasty (aloe jelly, popping boba, fresh mango). Prices are a bit high but portions are pretty large and there is a 10% discount for students which is a nice touch.

    Mango Snowdae
    Jennifer T.

    Still one of my favorite shaved ice spots in the area. I got the small sized durian and it's enough for a quick dessert for two :)

    Andy L.

    I'm so glad that a friend introduced me to C Fruit Life a few years ago. I never thought of myself as a big dessert fan but after coming to C Fruit Life, I've changed my mind. If I'm eating in the Allston area and have room for dessert, I make a point to stop by C Fruit Life to wrap up the night. The mango snowdae is my favorite. It's rich and flavorful without being overly sweet and comes with different toppings that help to complement the flavor. I've tried similar desserts at other restaurants around the US but none have come close to C Fruit Life's and tend to taste more watery. The shop is a seat yourself with a handful of small tables throughout. It is always busy, especially at night so seating might be tight or you may need to wait a little bit for a table but it's worth it. FOOD: 8.5/10 SERVICE: 8/10 RECOMMENDATION: This is a spot better suited for small groups since seating can get tight.

    Temperature color changing spoon (pink when warmed up)
    Cynthia L.

    Came here after doing some research for a Hong Kong based dessert shop. First off, the shop is pretty pleasant. It's clean, spacious, and ordering is easy since you just go up to the counter to order. The lady working at the cash register was awesome and sweet since we had never been prior. She was so patient. My bf and I ended up getting a mango sago dessert and the taro snowdae. The taro snowdae (basically Korean bingsu) was really good and the size is big enough to share between two people. With the fresh fruit paired up, it was delicious. The mango "winter snowball" falls short...somehow I assumed it would be more liquid from the picture but instead it was like...snow cone texture bottom? The fruit and ice cream were good but I did wish it was a bit more "soup" consistency as is the original version of this. So while this place does have a lot of Hong Kong style desserts, it also has a couple of Korean style desserts as well as things like Creme Brulee. Would I go back? Maybe? But otherwise, it's good to try once.

    Mango Snowdae
    Fiona W.

    Best shaved ice / bingsu in the area! We ordered the Mango and Strawberry Snowdae. I'd give the Mango Snowdae a 5/5. There was a reasonable amount of toppings, fresh fruit, and a perfect balance of creamy and ice. The mango flavor was so delicious. The Strawberry Snowdae on the other hand was not my favorite. I did not particularly enjoy the strawberry flavor. However, again, there was a reasonable amount of toppings and fresh fruit. Service was good. The snowdaes were ready quick. I'd definitely come back again and hope to try more flavors!

    coconut and mango fusion
    Tessa L.

    Love this place! Coconut and mango fusion 5/5 fruit mix grass jelly 5/5 Gone here many times and have always loved their desserts! They have a wide selection of sweet items as well as interesting savory items like durian pizza. I'm always impressed at how their desserts with fruits are paired so well that the fruit is not sour in comparison to the ice cream and jellies. The fruit is always perfectly ripe and desserts end up being a good level of sweetness. There's a decent amount of seating, but the place is typically quite busy when I've gone in the evening. There have been a couple times where I've had a short wait before I was able to get seating, but service is good. You can place your order at the counter when you arrive and find a place to sit or take a menu back to your seat to view the selections before ordering at the counter. The place itself is quite lively and has a nice atmosphere to catch up with people. Street parking only.

    Mango
    Annie C.

    It's so freaking cold in here. Like legitimately really cold for no reason. And then you come in for shaved ice, and it's honestly so intolerable. The space is very cute though and well decorated. I really enjoyed the various ingredients and freshness of this mango shaved ice. Unfortunate that I couldn't enjoy it more. The spoons are also very fun.

    Papaya Coconut Smoothie with Grass Jelly
    Mark L.

    Mango coconut jelly dessert was delicious. There chewy coconut gum with very flavorful coconut blend ice and fresh sweet mango. Absolutely splendid! Papaya coconut with grass jelly - coconut flavor blast off! If you like coconut, you will be happy. I would say more papaya will fit the title more. Coconut taste dominated papaya. Mango coconut blast was also very good. I'm very impressed with the quality. It's now my official favorite dessert place in Boston.

    Mango shaved ice
    Jackie S.

    My friends recommended I try this place, and I'm glad glad that they did! Immediately upon entering the atmosphere was very fun and trendy. In addition the staff was friendly. It had an interesting menu ranging from pizza to shaved ice. We stopped in after dinner and had shaved ice (both the taro and mango). Both were light, delicious, and refreshing on a hot summer day. Parking in the area was a little tricky,however worth it

    Clarissa B.

    I've come here over and over and over again and each time the fruit is literally the freshest I've had to behold in my entire life. I don't know how they get such high quality fruit and can have such consistency, but this place is literally better than the freshness of Michelin tier desserts. They also make things pretty fast (unless it's one of their pizzas or hot soups, because they make everything fresh). Regardless, I've tried their mango and durian pochettes, mango smoothie, black pepper beef pizza (wow for it being not a pizza focused place their pizza is so good, such a pleasant surprise), several of their puddings and more nostalgic red bean, taro, sago soups. They're so good I don't actually think these desserts would be any better if I went to a formal dessert restaurant or renowned dessert stall in HK. I have pivotal memories sitting with my cousins around midnight in Hong Kong at a dessert shop, and while this place isn't open that late, I am continually floored by the quality and nostalgia of their desserts. If you're Cantonese this place is awash in memories of familiarity - if you're from elsewhere, it's a great place to get a taste of HK in a conventionally palatable way. I'm moving in a few weeks back to NYC and am gutted to know that I can't just stop by anymore. This is one of those places that I will travel to!

    Papaya and Peach Gum Stew
    Sierra H.

    A great spot to drop in for a delicious dessert in Allston. The menu is extensive and has something for almost any taste. You order at the counter and seat yourself. We ordered the mango snowdae and the peach gum in papaya bowl. The mango snowdae is a fluffy mountain of shaved ice topped with popping mango boba, lychee jelly, and fresh mango pieces. It's a large portion and great for sharing. The peach gum in papaya bowl is served warm and comes with a small pitcher of cream on the side. This not-too-sweet dessert is a comforting classic.

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