Knew I had to come back to Indigo Cow when I was back in LA, this time in the Echo Park location. Just as good as I remember, super creamy and a true milk forward taste that's hard to find out here. Tastes just like the milk soft serves I had in Japan! A lot of similar soft serve places that have milk flavors just end up tasting like vanilla or are too icy, but Indigo Cow has perfected their recipe. For Mother's Day they gave out a free topping, so I got to try their matcha warabimochi which had a great soft squishy texture. Will be getting that topping more often! Love that this location is walkable to the Echo Park lake. read more

Indigo Cow - hokkaido milk with matcha warabimochi which - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Disappointing ice cream for the prices! My brother and I tried the creme brûlée and the Hokkaido milk ice cream. I got the Hokkaido and it was creamy, smooth, and a unique fresh milk taste which I enjoyed. I liked the difference in taste being milky but It isn't that special compared to other ice creams like vanilla or Taro with similar flavor profiles. The Creme Brûlée was odd tasting in a bad way, sweet, and thick like a bean paste, we didn't enjoy it. The prices here are up there and you don't get much ice cream. Toppings and other things are also expensive. read more

Indigo Cow - Hokkaido Milk Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The soft serve looks delicious but it's disappointing ice cream--which has a low bar to begin with. I got a small matcha soft-serve with mochi and everything was mid: the matcha flavor was meek, the texture of the ice cream was icy (not enough milk/cream content), and the mochi was simply not good. I was excited about this place but would not recommend, especially given how expensive it is and for a very small quantity ($8 for small, 1 mochi topping). read more

Indigo Cow - Small Matcha with mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Indigo Cow is a popular Seattle walk-up window known for its rich, creamy Hokkaido-style soft serve, made with milk imported from Japan originally from Seattle, WA. I chose milk & matcha flavor with M.B.R. Added on for $2. Best soft mochi, nice subtle sweet brown sugar syrup & roasted rice powder are earthy taste that I love. Umami! Nice clean with bathroom on site! Service is great as ordered the wait for your name called. I will definitely go back because of the taste & quality. I think it worth $ on this yummy soft serve. read more

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I don't expect it to be this low rating imo but here's why: - The ice cream's shown cost around $9 and it's very little. This ice cream is extremely creamy for anyone that likes "extremely" creamy texture, for me I could only eat 3-4 spoons max because I get tired of it. - Service: The employee dont know how to do sundae order so the ice cream be standing there and melts while she figures out. The line is long but theres only 2 girls working. Summary: The costs + the taste + service not worth it in my opinion read more

Indigo Cow - Swirl + waffle cone + chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been looking forward to trying Indigo Cow for a while now. The Hokkaido soft serve is out of this world. It's so creamy and pairs so well with their bestselling MBR toppings, including brown sugar, mochi balls, and soybean powder. I was also eyeing their matcha offerings too. The staff are polite and courteous. With late hours, this is a great spot for friends and late night hang outs. Though, there might be a line sometimes, it moves rather fast and the staff handles the crowds well. Regardless of what you get, this soft serve is one of the best in Los Angeles. read more

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rly unique flavor! came all the way from sd for this wouldn't say it's particularly worth coming back for again tho parking is a bit rough at this location worth if u live nearby for a dessert after a dinner tho read more

Indigo Cow - hokkaido soft serve w dark choco - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Indigo cow is a must go to when visiting the area. There's something really special about Japanese imported milk that really creates a smooth unforgettable flavor. I always land on the swirl, a mix of Hokkaido milk and matcha with unique toppings. I love how the menu is small yet perfected, each item is handcrafted for a flavor profile that takes you straight to Japan. read more

Didn't know that this was a Hokkaido ice cream/soft serve. We found great street parking right in front and ordered the original milk flavor with the dark chocolate hard shell.   Friends ordered the matcha warabimochi that I guess sells out fast.   I did enjoy the creamy and light flavor of the soft serve. I felt somewhat healthier because of the Japan-sourced milk and how simple it was dressed. read more

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Food - 5/5 - I have a deep love for Hokkaido milk, so when I heard they had Hokkaido milk soft serve here, I was on a mission to try it. I ordered a small cup and I think that is the perfect amount considering the fat content of Hokkaido milk. The soft serve was just sweet enough and the milk flavor really came through. I was very happy with the creamy texture and flavor profile. I recommend stopping by if you have the chance and just getting it plain if you like the milk flavor. Price - $ - It's pretty average pricing for the most part. Expect $6 coffees or matchas and such, but I did find that the plain Hokkaido milk soft serve was more decently priced than expected. For a small cup of soft serve, it was about $4.50 before tax. Service - 4/5 - The server is pretty quick and very friendly. I just finished getting my receipt sent and she had our soft serve ready :) Ambiance - 4/5 - Very simple decor and the shop is quite small so there is seating but not a lot. It's very quaint though. Location - 1/5 - It's basically only street parking so be prepared to walk. It is located on a lively street though, so there's plenty of eats and stops to look at, but just be aware of the parking situation. ____________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

Indigo Cow - hokkaido Milk soft serve in small cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Simple yet delicious. The Hokkaido milk gives the soft serve deep flavor while staying relatively light as a dessert. I added the MBR topping and it was delicious!! The rice ball, brown sugar syrup, and roasted soybean powder were all present and paired so well with the soft serve. Small store with some bench and chair + table seating options. read more

Indigo Cow - Small swirl soft serve with MBR topping - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love that this location has chocolate ice cream! The one in Sawtelle has matcha instead of chocolate, but I think the swirl of chocolate and Hokkaido milk is such a good idea, even though it costs about $0.75 extra. I'm a big fan of the Belgian chocolate wall too! Also, this location has much more indoor seating and is more spacious than the one in Sawtelle. Parking can be harder though, but there is a parking lot behind the building with a pay station. read more

Indigo Cow - Chocolate and hokkaido milk swirl with Belgian chocolate wall ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had high expectations for Indigo Cow after it blew up online, but none of the textures hit the mark. The soft serve for both Hokkaido milk and matcha flavors was too soft for my liking, and the matcha was also very icy. The mochi was too soft, even atop the cold soft serve. At this price point, I expect higher attention to detail. The matcha warabimochi was more appropriately chewy and the flavor of the Hokkaido milk was good. With no shortage of amazing soft serve spots in LA, I don't think I will be back. read more

Indigo Cow - soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was delicious ice cream. It did have a unique flavor that reminded me of being more naturally raised. It tasted farm fresh. I had the strawberry syrup and the combination made me do a little happy dance. read more

Indigo Cow - Hokkaido soft serve with strawberry topping (loved it). - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place has been on my bucket list, and decided to try since I was in the area. I thought the ice cream flavors were okay, nothing super outstanding. The aesthetics were cute though and the staff was nice. read more

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You could tell I'm a pretty big fan of this place from my previous review. I was in the area and wanted some soft serve. On my first visit, I went all out and got some toppings and got a pretty crazy looking concoction. This time around I wanted something light and simple so I just opted to get a swirl and wanted to try the melon flavor. The flavor was light and it wasn't too sweet. Just the dessert I was looking for. It was in the middle of the week and there wasn't any line. I was in and out really quick. The people here were really friendly - consistent with my previous visit. Place was pretty chill at the time. I wanted to hit the road but I could've easily just stayed there and enjoyed my treat. read more

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A decent soft serve spot to check out! I came by to try this place because we were craving some Hokkaido milk soft serve and were intrigued that they had it. We tried the Hokkaido milk soft serve and the matcha soft serve. The Hokkaido milk flavor was okay, but it actually tastes a little diluted? The flavor is not that strong, and I was really seeking the Hokkaido milk flavor I tried in Japan, so it was a little disappointing. I did actually quite like matcha flavor. It was nice and balanced and had a solid matcha flavor without being too overwhelming. It was still nice and creamy, and overall I enjoyed it! read more

Indigo Cow - Milk & matcha soft serve (small) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got a swirl with MBR (Mochi, Brown sugar syrup, roasted soy bean powder). Absolutely delicious. Ice cream was rich and creamy. The matcha and milk flavors were both great. The MBR topping really brought it home. Textures and flavors all perfectly balanced. read more

Indigo Cow - Swirl with MBR - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by this place after dinner and it was the perfect place for a sweet treat! Usually I am not an ice cream or dessert person in general BUT I actually really enjoyed this! The matcha had a super strong flavor and I loved the addition of the warabi mochi. I do wish it came w more pieces of mochi though. It is a small store with not much seating, but the worker was super nice even though we came right before closing. They ran out of brown sugar when we went, but would want to try that + the roasted soybean powder next time! read more

Indigo Cow - Matcha and milk swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Omg you have to have to do the crème brûlée ice cream sooooo goood ! Right amount of sweetness and beyond creamy !! read more

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am i obsessed with indigo cow? is it possibly my favorite icecream spot at the moment? yes & yes. i first tried the sawtelle location when they were in their soft opening phase & i reallllyyy enjoyed it. i love asian soft serve ice cream bc it's more on the milky side & not too sweet - so indigo cow opening up in LA was great news for me. the menu is short & simple, you choose the flavor of icecream you want, any toppings, & size of the cup. the workers take & make your order pretty quickly - theres never much of a wait. indoor seating at this location is fairly limited, so what i like to do is just walk around while enjoying my sweet treat. read more

Indigo Cow - hokkaido milk & hokkaido x matcha swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cool place! I really liked the overall vibe. I had the swirl, which combines the milk and matcha flavors. I added chocolate and black sesame/Yuzu sugar toppings. It was pretty good, not something I'd necessarily go back for, but definitely worth trying at least once. Service was fast and friendly! read more

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Creamy soft serve with toppings that are actually fun, not just decorative (We got the matcha centric and MBR). They're playful, balanced, and very Tokyo parfait-coded. My toddler tried the plain soft serve and immediately became a superfan, which is the highest honor, frankly. Lovely staff, tidy space, and my only complaint is geography because I would be a regular if LA weren't so LA. read more

Indigo Cow - MBR and matcha centric toppings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Parking: $0.80/ hour parking lot at Lot 662: Lemoyne and Sunset. They have their own restroom. The door is so creatively thought out and so cute. Hokkaido Milk Soft serve with MBR: $9 total is pretty steep but it's great if you wanted to get it just to try it. The mochi is so chewy but it's not freshly boiled. I would actually recommend to pair the MBR to the Hokkaido milk soft. The soft serve is very light and lightly sweet. read more

Indigo Cow - Hokkaido Milk Swirl + MBR - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was so excited to try this place after loading up on Hokkaido soft serve on a trip to Japan. Sadly I was underwhelmed. My husband got the vanilla and I got swirl, both in cups. I wanted a black sesame waffle cone, but the employee said he didn't have any fresh ones and offered me one that was a few days old, so I passed. The ice cream itself didn't seem like anything special. It tasted like any other soft serve, which I like but I was just expecting something more. It also took a while to find parking so overall it just doesn't seem worth the hassle. read more

Indigo Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Over a decade ago, I went to a Japanese bakery and I bought several pastries. Not knowing much about the world, I was surprised that I did not taste sweetness in the pastries. And I do mean, I did not taste sweetness. I do not mean that the sweetness was subdued with intentional tame, I mean to my taste buds, I tasted pastries with frosting and layers that did not carry the typical sweetness expected in cake. I could not see past the sweetness or lack there of, the pastries were a miss because I expected them to be more from point of purchase. I remembered these facts after I entered Indigo Cow that sells ice cream made from milk from Hakkaido, which is an area of Japan that has cows that produce milk that is turned into velvet soft yet rich milk. I hate to write reviews like this, where my taste buds might taste the lack of sweetness but may not understand that this is the wonder of the treat. Imagine someone who prides themselves in being a fashionista. And they are given distress clothes of the season made by the house of De la Renta, and then they complaint about the tattered pants that almost looked burn. They can the error but they do not have the current and global knowledge to know that this is, in fact, the fabulous factor. Am I not understanding that the lack of sweetness is truly the fabulous factor? Perhaps. I do not fear admitting that I do not know all flavor profiles and perhaps I am limited in knowing what is wonderful because I did not acquire all worthy tastes. Despite that, I know what I like, and an ice cream that is milk taste forward and does not have a clear personality is not something I liked. When I approached the counter, a young lady helped me, it was her first day. I asked questions that betrayed the fact that I was a proverbial noob to the place. I wanted them to define what Matcha is? I did not know that it was a green tea powder. I ordered the regular Hokkaido milk flavor in a regular cup. i then added the most popular topping: Mochi with brown sugar and roasted soy bean powder. I also added a wall of chocolate, a topping like that. The first few spoonfuls, I loved. I loved the mochi, thick, gummy- in a wondrous way- and yes it event had sweetness I admired. But once the mochi was gone, and the wall of chocolate was gone all you had left was the milk ice cream and I could not without the toppings. The toppings carried the ice cream, which means that the foundational flavor floundered, at least for me. If you are familiar with Japanese ice cream, or you are more broad of palette, then you might find the ice cream flavor grand. They also had other flavors and drinks, my friend got the Affagato. But I do not think I will go again, not because they did anything wrong, but by design maybe this treat was never designed to impress someone like me. The shop itself is cute, with a demure personality. It is totally a Sunset Blvd. experience. read more

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I love this ice cream! It's a very basic looking little spot, I wonder if there will be any upgrades to the interior. Service is fast (big plus)! read more

Indigo Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If it's convenient to stop by, definitely go for it if you're craving a sweet treat. If it's not convenient, don't bother because parking is horrendous during busy hours. Flavor menu is limited but lots of fun toppings to make it your own. - Yaki-imo brulee (milk base with sweet potato topping and brulee finish) - The sweet potato is very unique. The mushy texture of the potato with the crisp brown sugar and cool soft serve make for a delicious combination! Limited dessert. - Matcha Swirl with MBR* - The matcha is pretty good, but not the most memorable. The Hokkaido milk soft serve is very light. It has a milky taste bordering vanilla. It's very soft and can melt easily. *MBR is short for mochi brown sugar syrup and roasted sesame. read more

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Small shop on sunset, street parking, or public lot behind the building. Tight seating inside with a few benches and some seating outdoors curbside. It was a little messy inside which was slightly off putting but maybe because it was towards the end of the evening? Ordered the Hokkaido milk soft serve with the MBR topping. It was good but it wasn't GREAT. Loved the ice cream and they gave plenty of mochi but there definitely wasn't enough brown sugar and kinako powder to enjoy the mochi with. Since the mochi balls are so big, they require more toppings so you're not just eating plain rice cakes imo. read more

Indigo Cow - Hokkaido milk + MBR - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends and I came here after dinner for dessert after they heard recommendations from others. The store occupied and older space as it had the layout of stores from the 1950s and 1960s where you enter through a short tunnel between glass windows. Those windows, which typically displayed merchandise, had since been transformed into benches but the narrow configurations made it difficult for parties on the inner most parts to get out without walking over others or forcing others to get up (like getting out from the window seat on an airplane). If Indigo Cow was not allowed to reconfigure the store front, then this was an understandable compromise and at least it "looked cute." (I'd recommend eating outside if possible but to not travel too far as our order began melting right away and I'm pretty sure even 10 minute walk would compromise the flavor and texture.) This was my first visit to any Indigo Cow... and their menu on the wall was SO CONFUSING! I get that it was designed to look clean and retro, and AFTER you are explained the menu, it kind of makes more sense--but if your design needs explaining before it can make sense, then it fails. Not putting equal emphasis on looks AND utility was a poor design choice. They did have some smaller print-out menus which made much more sense... but for the wall, I could suggest multiple changes which could improve its comprehension... and then there was the audible sighs from the staff having to explain the wall menu... and their eye rolls... but I digress... As it turned out, they only had 2 flavors of soft serve and all the other listen items (WHICH SOUND LIKE FLAVORS), were merely toppings. I ordered a swirl with a black sesame and yuzu topping and a charcoal waffle cone. The soft serve itself was decent but didn't blow me away. It's supposedly made from Hokkaido milk but still goes into the soft serve machine as a dehydrated powder. The matcha flavoring was to my liking, not overpowering but not weak. The Hokkaido milk flavor was completely lost on me as the toppings completely covered it up. In that regard, I regretted ordering the toppings as the black sesame flavor took over almost everything (so I can understand if others wanted the matcha flavor to be strong so it complimented and mixed with the black sesame instead of being over-written). The yuzu pieces were the only thing able to cut through the black sesame flavor. The waffle cone itself was also disappointing to me. It tasted completely flavorless and not even slightly sweet. I had bit of the cone by itself before eating it with the soft serve and it was all texture and no taste. I love myself a good wafflecone and have good charcoal ones from other stores (and in Japan), and Indigo Cow's version simply did not hit the mark for me. If it's hot outside and you want a decently priced soft serve treat to help cool yourself down, Indigo Cow will suffice but it may not blow your tastebuds away. Others seem to like it so maybe I'm an outlier. ‍ read more

Indigo Cow - Swirl with black sesame and yuzu topping and charcoal wafflecone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing!! Good quality dessert. I love their Hokkaido milk topped with M.B.R. Not too sweet, very creamy, unique flavors. Simple soft serve that is their very own touch. Highly recommend if you're in the Echo Park area. read more

Indigo Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Indigo cow was delicious! The flavors were very well done but not overpowering and the combinations of mochi and the Hokkaido soft serve were well balanced. They have a small seating area inside and we found a parking spot that probably wasn't a parking spot on the next block over . I added the cone on top because I had heard such great things but my wife and I both did not particularly enjoy how hard it was, I didn't feel it combined well with the ice cream and would skip it in the future. Other than that, I'm interested in trying the other combinations of flavors and toppings! read more

Indigo Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been searching for authentic Japanese Hokkaido soft serve in SoCal, and Indigo Cow is hands down the best I've found so far. easy 5 stars Their Hokkaido milk soft serve actually captures the true flavor profile you get in Japan. It's slightly lighter less heavy on cream and richness but that's honestly a small tradeoff considering how close they get to the real thing. The texture isn't perfectly silky like in Japan and has a very subtle graininess from minor ice crystals, but it's minimal and doesn't take away from the experience. What really stands out is that they understand the flavor of Hokkaido milk. That clean, slightly sweet, delicate dairy profile is there something most places in the U.S. completely miss. This was my second visit, and I realized I made a mistake the first time by ordering the affogato. The espresso overpowered the milk and hid what makes this soft serve special. After recently going to Japan, I now know what to look for and this place genuinely delivers. Speaking of coffee, their espresso is also on point. It leans more toward that authentic Japanese style lighter, slightly acidic, and clean, not overly dark or bitter like typical U.S. roasts. It complements the menu well when used correctly. On top of that, the service is great. The staff are extremely friendly, welcoming, and always have a great smile, which adds to the overall experience. My recommendation: Start with the Hokkaido milk soft serve plain. No toppings. No affogato. Understand the flavor first then customize after. That's the only way to really appreciate how close this is to real Japanese soft serve. If you truly appreciate the flavor of Hokkaido milk, this place is absolutely worth it. read more

Indigo Cow - Logo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Japan imported ice cream from Hokkaido was a highly anticipated place I expected to be amazing. I've had it in Seattle which was excellent. Unfortunately it did not match nor meet the expectations. I had the matcha with matcha mochi and powder. the ice cream was very creamy but not as delicious or delightful as the one I had in Seattle. The staff is a nice and the order came out very quickly so at least the line isn't too long or bad. The seating is very casual but can be limited. It's a nice dessert spot to have while in echo park but it's disappointing that the quality wasn't maintained when moving to LA. read more

Indigo Cow - Matcha ice cream with matcha mochi & powder - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An ice cream that's all matcha with more matcha??? Im there! Loved this little ice cream shop, super clean on the inside and welcoming! read more

Indigo Cow - Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oooh a Hokkaido ice cream shop in Echo Park so you don't need to go to Japan haha. I ordered their original Hokkaido soft serve without any toppings and it was amazing! Their milk is definitely richer. Price is around $7-$8 which is reasonable for LA. Definitely check them out! read more

Indigo Cow is an ice cream shop that specializes in 2 flavors, Hokkaido Milk and Ceremonial Matcha. Aside from the insane quality of the flavors, the add-ons and syrups add a new and different quality to the already elevated ice cream. We ordered the Hokkaido Milk with the MBR add-on. Total came out to about $7-8 dollars for possibly 4-8 oz of ice cream. While the quality is insane, the inside is pretty small, and they're running a soft serve machine in the back. The staff were very helpful! Despite it being our first time, we were debating the swirl or just the Hokkaido Milk by itself to really try it out, but the worker suggested by itself and we knew we made the right decision. Overall; would come on a hot summer day, or long summer night. Parking in the back to make life easy and great quality ice cream, yet portion-wise is lacking. read more

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We stopped here after an evening at Echo Park. Thankfully there's a big parking lot behind the shop, so we didn't have to look for street parking. It's a public lot, so very affordable. The soft serve was good, but I would say didn't actually taste like the Hokkaido milk soft serve we had in Japan. The mochi and matcha warabamochi were very fresh though and I enjoyed their seasonal black sesame/yuzu topping. I would get it again if I was in the area, but just wouldn't expect it to actually taste like the soft serve in Japan. read more

Indigo Cow - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This spot has been going viral on social media for being the first ice cream shop in America to use milk from Hokkaido. The space itself is pretty small, with just a few indoor seats. I ordered the matcha soft serve with the matcha-centric toppings (warabimochi, matcha drizzle, and matcha powder). The texture is like soft cream and melts quickly. It's good overall, but nothing particularly memorable or standout. The matcha flavor was also on the lighter side for my taste. read more

Indigo Cow - Matcha with matcha centric - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Small space with limited seating by the windows. Easy simple menu to order from. We found parking on the street and walked over. We got the Yaki-imo brûlée soft serve. The sweet potato was so yummy with the soft serve. read more

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