Great for Hot Days: This was the best treat after a hot day at the softball field…read more Smooth Texture: The shaved ice was very smooth and light. Combo Themes: You can choose fun combo themes. They come with ice cream and a great mix of flavors that taste amazing. Good Size: A medium size is just right for two people to share. Flavor Note: The syrup is not too sweet. It does not compare to the real thing in Hawaii, but it works well in this hot weather.

Great shaved ice. I have my favorite #8 and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream…read more The service is quick with limited customer service engagement with the staff. The boys always look down like if they don't want to be there. Also, what's up with charging lids? Should have already been factored into the product cost. This spot needs better A/C, I would love to eat my shaved ice there but it's too warm inside.

Absolutely love this cozy cafe with a Korean twist. They have light meals, coffee and tea, as well…read moreas Korean-style snow cream desserts. This place is very popular, yet the service is always warm and welcoming. The staff are very experienced and clearly care about every customer. They prepare each order with care and never rush you or make you feel hurried. The food and drinks are consistently very tasty. The cafe is beautifully decorated, with plenty of seating options both inside and on the patio. It's always a pleasure to spend time here.

I was introduced to cafe sapientia by a coworker. It's a pretty popular place. We were there from…read more10a-11:30a on a Friday and there was a constant stream of customers. We both ordered a soy cappuccino and it was delicious. I am guessing it was a light roast because I didn't have to add any sugar! Really cute place. Lots of comfortable places to sit inside and outside. Clean bathroom for customers. Only thing worth mentioning is it got a little warm and stuffy inside while we were there, but I survived. :) I will definitely go back again. Really interested to try their ice desserts, pictures look yummy!

I really really really wish they did not make there syrups with stevia! I asked if they had any…read morewithout , they said it doesn't have a after taste but that was not true. It has a very strong after taste of stevia. If you don't like that stuff like me then you will not like this! Its nasty! I rather have real sugar. Also stevia can cause alot of health problems like Kidney damage. . Gastrointestinal symptoms. A llergic reaction. . Hpoglycemia or low blood sugar. .. Low blood pressure. Endocrine disruption.

Very friendly and professional. Super easy. Tastes great. Thanks so much for making my little man's…read morequarantine birthday a hit. I will definitely use you guys again and recommend you to all my friends and family.

Prices have gone up $1 per size. Just as an FYI…read more I know owner times are though, hopefully this doesn't hurt business. I for one won't be coming as often.......

Food 5/5: corn shaved ice was SO GOOD!!!!! Oh my goodness wow. My husband got halo halo and he said…read moreit wasn't that good because it was too sweet but I highly recommend the corn flavor. It is perfect sweetness. Service 5/5 quick and friendly. Ambiance 2/5 few seats available but a typical ice-cream ambiance.

Can't come to SGV without a visit to Salju Desserts. Absolutely the best shaved snow around…read more They're a tiny place, but clean with two seating areas. You can order either at a kiosk or go the the counter to order there. They offer an extensive selection of snow flavors, syrups, and toppings. There's also a variety of other desserts and beverages, but I have never been able to resist the snow. Be aware that the small size is large enough for 2 or 3 people to share, and the medium is bigger still. On the several times I've been here, service has always been both cheerful and speedy. A real pleasure. I live quite a distance away, an hour or more depending on traffic, but plan to return many more times. It's that good.

I usually only write reviews if I think the place deserves 5 stars, but now I will start reviewing…read moreeven when I think the place deserves lower ratings to help out the community of eaters pick the right choice! My friends and I chose Salju Dessert for some nice dessert because the ratings of this location seemed pretty good, but sadly we were disappointed. We chose the milk flavor and pandan. The milk flavor wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. The pandan on the other hand was very bitter... We thought it may have been the toppings but figured out it was the pandan flavor. My friend described it as a medicine bitter taste, which I could agree on. We made a complaint and the employees happily switched it out for us for another milk flavor (maybe we should've chosen another flavor to try.) Toppings... the toppings were extremely expensive for such a small portion. It was around like $1.49 per topping??? Which is honestly pretty crazy. The toppings are set on the side in those small plastic ketchup containers. 4 Oreo cookies for $1.49, 2-3 buttercups smashed into pieces for $1.49, 1.5 strawberry sliced for $1.49, 1/8 of a banana sliced for $1.49... a container of chocolate syrup $1.49 you can imagine the rest that we added. Those portion sizes and prices are messed up lol The total was $35+ for 2 smalls with additional toppings. Overall, I don't think we will be coming back here for the shaved ice. There's definitely better options out there. The place was pretty busy too, maybe there's other items on the menu worth trying or they got bamboozled by the ratings... but in this economy, the presentation, taste, and price was not worth it and we wish we spent our money elsewhere. I usually take photos to share to friends on snap/ social media, but it was so disappointing I didn't even take any pics to show y'all. Very mid tier. Thank you to the staff who replaced our pandan though!

Sweet dad and daughter duo who do pop-ups in Culver City's Citizen's Market! I wish they were in…read morethe food hall all the time. They serve some really delicious shaved ice and they also have vegan options. I got the yuzu flavor and it was so good! It absolutely tasted like yuzu. And the next time I went, I got the strawberry shaved ice. Sadly, they are only at the market during some weekends, so check their social media to see when they'll be there!

the snow is good and its got lost of fruit on it. and i would love to see more of these places all…read moreover the place. unfortunately it is so popular they can not keep up. hire lots more people please because your place is a disaster. used containers and napkins and over filled trash everywhere you look. the poor employees are working their butts off so i am not blaming them. ownership has to step up to the obvious success they have created. its too much of a giant sticky mess for me to go back too soon. it is also a light desert that cost as much as an expensive entree most places. when you get half a melon and half box of strawberries thrown on top of your shave ice you can at least see where a lot of the cost is going. for now the place is a victim of its own success and i am sure they will get their act together while they conquer the world with sweet franchises (literally). would love this to be the next pink berry. good luck and for goodness sake clean up!

Shaved ice from Oakobing on a summer night always hits, and this was no exception…read more The mango bingsu was the star of the show, hands down. Fluffy, snow-soft ice piled with real mango cubes and a milk drizzle on top - and even in the single-serving cup size, it was seriously worth it. We also tried the green tea bingsu, topped with matcha powder and mochi, which was solid but the mango stole the spotlight for me. Pro tip: the single size is pretty generous on its own, so unless you're trying to sample a few flavors, one cup does the job. We split two just to try different options and it worked out great for that! Parking along the street was hit or miss, but we went pretty late at night so it wasn't too bad. Sweet, refreshing, and exactly what a summer night calls for - will def be back to try more flavors, like the melon or strawberry!

This is probably one of my favorite desserts especially on hot summer days. The shaved ice is soft,…read moresmooth, and creamy. It instantly melts in your mouth. The product is consistent and perfect every time. Portions are pretty big. Even the single serve can be shared between 2 people. Please look up the menu before arriving. Usually to order you walk in all the way to the kiosk and order from there. If the line is long there's also a QR code on the right side as you enter so you can order from your phone as well. The only thing that's been a consistent issue is there's nowhere to sit. Seating is available inside and there's even a few tables outside but this place is so popular that all the seats are always taken. Be prepared to take your desserts to go. You can walk up to the pick up area and ask for lids.

Such a delicious spot for some Korean shaved ice!!! There was several people in line and it was…read morevery busy and loud, but it was easy to order. You line up at the kiosks and pick what you'd like. They show the pictures and ingredients under each flavor. I wanted to get the Strawberry Ice Flaks but also got to try out the Mango Pineapple Ice Flakes. It was so delicious, refreshing and super yummy!!! I love that it doesn't taste overly sweet and that we were able to pour how much condensed milk we wanted to throw ontop. It made each bite even more creamier, which was so awesome. We sat down in one of the group tables and hung around for about 30 minutes. There was alot of people coming in and out, which was nice. I think also because it feels pretty hot inside but thank goodness for a very cold and refreshing dessert!!!

We here for dessert after dinner with a group of friends. The set up is a simple cafe with more…read moreseating inside and a few tables set up outside. They have some self service stands to order which I always enjoy so I can scroll through photos of the options. We decided to get the single servings of Injeolmi, mango melon, and strawberry. Our group of six was split evenly when picking our favorites! Injeolmi: has a milk shaved ice base topped with mochi and topped w roasted soybean powder. This one's really good with a nice nutty flavor without it being overpowering like a classic peanut butter Strawberry: straightforward strawberry base topped w strawberries. The base is creamy and the tartness from the strawberries rounds it all out. Mango melon: mango shaved ice base with melon balls. Lowkey the melons were a little hard to eat for their size and also they were superrr cold so it made it hard to chew but loved the flavor combo All of them come with condensed milk for you to drizzle over and it's nice that it comes separately so you can adjust your sweetness level

I am so happy I finally had time to stop by Mewame!…read more It's a cozy place with the sweetest staff helping me This evening, I did not get her name but she was very kind and had a great smile! She offered some recommendations since it was my first time and I went with the matcha. You get a pretty good size cup for about $9 and it's the perfect amount for one person. It also helps that it's not too sweet and a sugar overload! I love Korean shaved ice and most places in LA are pretty similar but I feel like Mewame has the advantage with the ice being even more soft and fluffy, practically snow like, where others still remain somewhat icy. And as I mentioned the subtle sweetness is perfect so you don't feel like the cup is too rich or overdone. Simple matcha flavoring with a coconut cream to perfectly balance out! I'm excited to come back and try the chocolate since that was the other flavor recommended by the girl helping me tonight

I thought the shaved ice was cute and I liked that it was non-dairy, but it was disappointing. It…read morewas simple tasting and EXTREMELY light, like eating flavored air light. It tasted like artificial strawberry to me, but I enjoyed the dollop of coconut? cream. I do prefer something a bit more substantial and I just felt like it wasn't worth the money because it just melted instantly the moment I put it in my mouth. The workers and owner are sweet though and make the shaved ice very quickly.

This is our go to spot for donTasty Donuts is honestly our go-to place for donuts. I've tried…read moredonuts from other places, but they often give me really bad heartburn. I don't know if it's the ingredients or the oil they use to fry them, but for whatever reason, I never have that problem with Tasty Donuts. Their donuts always taste fresh, and they never bother my stomach. The customer service is another reason we keep coming back. The lady who works the counter is always so friendly, welcoming, and happy to see us. No matter what time we come in, she greets us with a smile and makes us feel welcomed. And I have to mention the coffee! Even if we stop by around 3 p.m. for a little afternoon coffee and donut, she'll brew us a fresh cup of coffee instead of giving us coffee that's been sitting around. That really says a lot about their customer service. They also have fresh-pressed juices, including options like beet juice and carrot juice, which we've gotten a few times and really enjoy. The shop is always clean, the donuts are fresh, the coffee is made fresh, and the service is consistently great. We come in at all different times of the day morning, afternoon, even for a little midday treat and we're always greeted with the same friendly service. Definitely one of those local spots we're happy to keep coming back to.

The name says it all, "tasty donuts."…read more These donuts aren't particularly large, a little on the smaller size if anything, I'm thinking maybe it's shrinkflation. Whatever the case I had a maple bar that was pretty tasty but left some to be desired. I went back for a glazed round with pink frosting and sprinkles, as if were right out of The Simpson's, it was a sugary delight. Overall they're pretty good donuts. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.