This for sure is an acquired taste. I personally love cream cheese and purple rice but I heard…read morepeople not liking the cream cheese. Everything here are just personal preference, doesn't mean it's bad. For me, the mochi is always chewy and stretchy and the ingredients taste fresh! The fillings are never too sweet (haters may say bland but i prefer it healthier lol) and the portion is also very generous. The taro is also fresh real taro and not those fake colored ones flooded with sugar. The matcha also tasted very matcha just a bit too sweet (kind of like white chocolate matcha) but again, personal preference. When i first ate it i thought it was ok, but i find myself craving it from time to time haha. So i tbh dont understand the low rating and feel it's unfair to the store. A lot of people say the filling is too heavy but rly, if they reduce the filling, everybody going to complain that it's just rice flour? And if u ever see those mochi shops in taiwan and japan, their mochi skin is even thinner than this because they want to focus on the filling. If u want mostly mochi or get sick of food easily, i recommend to just get their mochi dip instead of the ones with fillings. As for the service, it has always been fast for me, only the wait to order at the self ordering kiosks take long but thats not the shop's fault.

o3.2o.2o26 Dessert…read moreafter dinner. There's was a long time on a Friday night. It wasn't cheap but it's a giant size in its individual container. We got the matcha black sesame and my friends got other flavors. We didn't eat it right the way bc we were still full from dinner. We were going to eat it when we get home but our neighbor decided to have an after party for someone's birthday.. haha We ate the following day. It was still good but very heavy, esp the black sesame filling. I'm sure it could've been better if eaten on the same day.

We visited Butter Lab for the first time on 05/10/2026 in the late morning hours…read more The person helping us out at the counter, on this somewhat busy morning, kept the flow running nice and smooth (and he was friendly) So, we tried a few things during this visit. Two items for immediate consumption and then some cookies for later. We purchased a dozen of the regular size cookies, including both Ube and Thai Tea. Both of them were excellent, and I felt they were priced appropriately at a dozen for $18. The Thai Tea seriously tasted like you were truly drinking a thai tea. We also shared one large classic chocolate chip cookies (so yummy!) The only thing we didn't understand is that we shared a Ube Tres Leches. I am not sure what was going on. Don't get me wrong, what we ate was very good; however, it was 100% not Tres Leches. It was an Ube Cream with some graham cracker crumble underneath. So, my assumption is that they must have just given us the wrong item. I would love to try the Tres Leches again in the future. Please support his lovely local business. It was a real treat!

I've always seen businesses come and go in that plaza due to the lack of foot traffic and when I…read moresaw a IG post about this place I knew I should come and support a local shop. This place is really great! I love that they have unique flavors that most bakeries don't have like ube and pandan! The banana pudding is so good! Not too sweet! I came in just for that but I saw that they had a ube blondie and that was amazing too! Montebello isn't known for many things but these local shops really do bring the community together! I do see myself coming back here in the future, and I really hope to see this place succeed!

Brought my grandma and I'm happy to say this spot has her approval haha that in itself should mean…read morethis review actually has 6 stars cause grandma be picky. We both got the C1 dessert, and I also got an order of the pandan durian layer cake and an order of the taro cake. The pandan durian layer cake wasn't overwhelmingly pungent with durian, it almost felt like they just brushed the cake with some durian if that makes any sense. The taro cake was delicious! I think they may have warmed it up a little and I enjoyed the bits of taro in it. We came in a Saturday afternoon and was able to park in the lot as well as walk right up to the register. I think 5-10 mins later there was a line almost to the door and all the tables were taken up. My grandma has already decided that we're coming back hahah so I guess I'll have an excuse to try something else other than the C1 dessert!

So happy this place opened up! I got the special dessert drink for my hubby, sans durian. The…read moreentire place smells like fresh durian, so get ready! I was very happy to see this place open up, and it's right next to Da Vien. Competition? Anyway, the staff is nice, the place looks clean and new, and next time I'll try some little cakes.

Churros Don Abel has been on my list for some time, and we finally came last night! We were…read moredeciding between #1 (10 churros) and #4 (6 churros with strawberry, condensed milk, and caramel). We opted for 6 churros because it was just two of us. The churros were so good - crunchy texture, great size, and perfectly sweet. The sauce, which we asked for on the side, was good but sometimes too sweet - so I'm glad we asked for it separately. It looks like cost has gone up recently. It took some time to order since they make it fresh, which was fine for us. There was a crowd of about 5-6 other parties waiting on the street for their churros - so you'll be in good company! Next time, we said we'd order #1 with a group of 4. I love churros as much as the next person, but I think I need to share them with more people!

The churros here were pretty good, but meant to be shared. I visited this food truck looking for…read moresome dessert after lunch and I had a relatively good experience here. This food truck is on the street, but there's ample free parking at a nearby lot and other food trucks sharing the same curb and area. I ordered 5 regular churros for $8 which was a bit pricey, but not too bad. This portion size I got was not on the menu and I inquired about these since I was looking for the lowest quantity of churros as possible. The churros were overall good and tasty. Crunchy, sugary, and fried nicely. They did taste a bit oily though, but it is a fried treat after all. These were still too much for one person though. If I had to try it again, I would want to get some sauce since I felt like it was missing those as well as bring another person to share them with.

Her beignets are amazing ! I honestly feel like they're even better than the ones at Disney! The…read morepricing she offers is reasonable considering how big these beignets are , they are so addicting. I've been ordering from her 2 times already and will continue to, definitely recommend for those in SGV area who don't want to drive far to get some. She's also very good at communication and will accommodate to what is best for both.

From the owner: Hi Everyone, I’m…read moreLauren the owner of It’s Beignyay. So I am unfortunately not at a public location at this time. I am currently taking orders with a 24 hour notice upon availability. I am now providing fresh beignet catering. Please contact me by text or calling. I appreciate your business.

Got a custom baked creation on your mind, East Los Sweets is the spot for you. Laura is amazing at…read morewhat she does. Give her your concept and she'll work her magic. Everything was done through email, super easy and great communication. She's my go to for custom goodies from now on.

TOO CUTE TO EAT BUT DAMMIT IT'S GOOD!…read more I got these mini cookies as a Christmas gift from a neighbor and OMGEEE they are super duper cute! They were tiny yet the details of the Mexican decoration like the tamale and conchas was so on point! I almost didn't want to eat them... but of course I did! And they were delicious! I unwrapped the mini tamale and it was a tiny tamarind candy inside loved it!

Love this spot!! Great place to stop and get some ice cream no matter the weather rain or shine…read more This East LA ice cream stand landmark has been a go to spot for over 30 years and they've never disappointed. Aside from their quick and polite customer service and delicious vanilla ice cream, chocolate dip cones and my favorite an ice cream coke float Bob's Freeze has always had a simple menu and they have managed to always keep their pricing very affordable.... It's in a convenient safe location and they are open all year long. I always enjoyed going here when I was kid and I'm glad I've got to share the same tasty experience with my daughters and granddaughter!!!

A group of us decided to have ice cream post-workout. To be fair, it's been pretty hot, and this…read moreplace was nearby. People were getting the sundae, hot fudge, and dipped cones, with the only downside being that a few slush/slush float flavors were unavailable that evening. I ordered the small plain suncup which is a generous serving of their vanilla soft serve. Don't let the word "plain" fool you; it's a worthy, full-fat, creamy, and flavorful delight, unadulterated by wafer cones, chocolate, or colorful toppings and syrup. Not sure why it's called suncup though.

Update review: East Los Musubi continues to cook up great local island grindz! They have been…read morecooking up unique musubis- ube rice spam musubis, breakfast musubis with Porteugese sausage, hot Cheeto musubis. They have been serving up island dishes like chicken long rice and kalua pulled pork on special days. Alongside with East Los Musubi, they are also part of Yaki Boyz, serving up yakitori. Follow their IG page if you are in the El Sereno/East LA/ Los Angeles areas. You can get in touch of their pop-up events. You can contact them to vend or serve food at your event!

Couldn't resist their Super Bowl Snack Box package filled with goodies! I absolutely had to add the…read more4-pack of heavenly guava cream twinkies!!! I wanted the 12-pack, but trying to be good. When I got home my wife said with a sad gleam in her eyes, "Oh why didn't you get the 12-pack!!" We love the dual heritage Hot Cheeto Musubi! (The best of both worlds!) Loving this dynamic duo pair with their fresh take on all of the tasty dishes they have to offer! The sliders were perfect bite sized teriyaki burgers with all the yummy ingredients. Did I mention the Karage chicken with 3 sauces?! You can't deny the perfectly fried chicken bits! It hit the spot! Even the macaroni salad with crunchy bits of carrot and surprise black olives! Everything is so delicious! We will keep coming back for more!

Came here for coffee as I wait for my dinner reservations and friends to arrive. I ran into a…read morefriend and she picked out a few treats to try and take with me. The mochi twist was delicious and I knew it would be because I like mochi donuts. What I didn't expect to be delicious and likely my favorite treat here was the dinosaur churro. If she didn't insist I think I would choose that last or gave it away. BUT I did try it and fell in love with it. I did share other items selected by my friend who was with me and did not get to taste them. The baristas were fun and friendly as they prepared our coffee. I was in deep thought waiting and one asked if I was okay and I said I was very good after coming back to the present. I'll be back for more dinosaur churros, coffee and other yummy treats.

Efficient staff, delicious salads, drinks and desserts!!! Café Dulce always gives back to the…read morecommunity by supporting events with breakfast goodness! Little Tokyo Sparkle loves you!! THANK YOU, ALWAYS!! (They even post our flyers!)

Food service and ambiance are great here…read more Cake is delicious and nice cream too. The staff is very kind.

We saw Peace of Cake on our social media feeds, so we made it a point to actively look for it when…read morewe came to Westfield Century City. Fyi - it's located on the second floor right next to CPK. It's a small cake shop that can handle a few customers at a time so be patient if you're coming with a group or if it's busy. The employee we interacted with was nice and more than willing to answer any/all questions. We even got to try a free sample of their chocolate cake while we looked everything over. You can build your own customizable cake if you're adventurous with plenty of toppings to choose from. They also have signature cakes if you get overwhelmed and want to keep it simple. My better half and I shared a Strawberry Shortcake. We were both surprised by how good it is! A perfectly moist and tasty treat! They also write your name on the cake box so you can take pics and humblebrag to your friends/family. We like that all the cakes are individual-sized so it's not too heavy. Bonus points for having a lot of gluten-free options! Hope Peace of Cake continues to be successful! They also have online ordering/pick-up available.