highlights: - amazing shaved ice, light and fluffy…read more - the syrup and custard in the shaved ice is amazing - the fruits are fresh - the employees are also so friendly!! cons: - the lines can be very long so beware!! - there is not a lot of seating but the seats there are cute and intimate overall: I would most defo visit again! I always come here when i'm in SD, love it so much

I've been Ko-Li Bar a couple times, each time after dinner and this place gets pretty busy. Very…read moresmall parking lot but thankfully I've gotten lucky with snagging the last spot available so make sure to account time for this. Vibes: Japanese style decorations and set up. It really feels like going to a shave ice place in Japan. There are maybe about 8 tables inside that can fit between 2-4 people. There are also a couple of seats by the register. Each table has a unique decoration. Service: There's both a digital and paper menu and then you order up front. Both times, I have waited about 20-30 minutes. It's quite a long wait for 1 shave ice but when you get your order, you can see why it takes that long since they put some detail in it. Food: I believe they change their menu, not sure how often. Both times I ordered from their specials menu and they were so delicious, the ice was soft, and their toppings complemented each other well. One shave ice is enough for 2 people, especially after dinner. Highly recommend Ko-Li for a different kind of sweet treat!

This is Hawaiian SHAVED ice, not snow cone granular ice. Many flavors, boba and pop boba, soft…read moremochi. Also ice cream and smoothies. Hawaiian feel inside; bamboo, murals. Vietnamese coffee and egg cream coffee.

Oddly enough, I did not have shaved ice at this place, but an iced coffee, because I was dearly in…read moreneed of one. They use Kona coffee, which is a little more costly, but it certainly fits the theme of this place. The Kona iced coffee was very good. It had good flavor, a medium strong, and certainly hit that afternoon spot. It could have used a little more ice given that it melted pretty quickly. The service was friendly. They offer inside seating and a variety of tea based beverages as well.

I visited Ululani's at noon on a Thursday and there was no line.  Helpful owner told me about the…read moreoptions. I ordered a large Sunset Beach shave ice.  Ice was incredibly fluffy and soaked up the syrup so it didn't drain to the bottom.  Flavors were passion orange, mango, and guava.  It was fruity and delicious.  My favorite shave ice in town. 2nd visit I tried the Citrus Squeeze which consisted of lime, pink lemonade, and lemon.  Once again I was impressed by how fine and fluffy the ice was.  Lime was a blast of sour lime flavor.  Pink lemonade tasted just like a pink lemonade, and lemon was a mix of sweetness with lots of sour lemon flavor.  Great flavor combination. I discovered you can buy pints of Lappert's Hawaiian ice cream.  I bought 2 pints for $11 each. Kauai Pie consisted of rich creamy kona coffee ice cream with Hawaiian macadamia nuts, shredded and toasted coconut and dark chocolate fudge.  This ice cream was thick, rich and decadent. Vanilla bean was rich and creamy with a bold vanilla bean flavor.  One of my favorite vanilla ice creams. Staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient.  Hope they get more flavors of Lappert's ice cream as Palm Springs is where I usually have to go for Lappert's.

I've been following on Instagram for awhile and I finally made it out here! My friend said they…read morecame for grand opening but the line was around the building and they never got a chance to go. I'm glad i did! It feels very Hawaiian I had macadamia ice cream with the red beans over mango and coconut shaved ice cream.... It was a dream! I'd say the large was massive and i think i shoulda gone small ;p

Best shaved snow in a large radius!…read more Strawberry and cookies and cream are great. It is by weight, so it could get pricey depending on how much you get and how much toppings you add. But it's so tasty!

Iceskimo is a popular Taiwanese shaved snow and artisan dessert shop located in the Kearny Mesa…read moreneighborhood of San Diego. The shop is a casual, quick-visit destination with limited indoor and outdoor seating. Server was friendly and efficient. Iceskimo is known for its light, ribbon-like "snow" that is creamier than traditional shaved ice but lighter than ice cream, the shop offers over 30 handmade flavors and a variety of customizable toppings like mini mochi, egg pudding, popping boba, and condensed milk drizzles. Their popular specialty drinks are Iceskimo Milk Tea, Vietnamese Coffee, and Matcha Strawberry Lattes. Their Snow Affogatos have a unique twist where flavor infusions are poured over shaved snow. We got the Mighty Matcha and it's not so sweet, perfect for our taste. Parking is located in a busy strip mall on Convoy Street. Parking in the immediate lot can be challenging during peak hours. There's a paid parking lot behind the building and additional street parking.

1000/10!! This cafe is so cute! Plenty of parking and the cafe is decorated with mango theme…read moreeverywhere!!! I loved it so much since mango is my favorite fruit!! The service was quick and the food was delicious!! We loved the black sesame ice cream! The mango was ripe and perfect. The tri color rice all tasted the same but I don't mind bc it's my favorite part! Mango jello reminded me of the jello I ate as a kid from the Asian store. I'd definitely come again! Would be a cute place yo study, date, bring the kids/fam!

Decided to give MNGO a try…read more Two of us had: mngo sago $11.95 mango strawberry fruit tea with boba $7.95 Mngo sago was ok, toppings were all avg. Nice that most of the ice cream is dairy free (except vanilla based on staff). Fruit tea was a bit tasteless and boba was not good at all. Limited parking during peak hours in the plaza. Open to trying the shaved ice or maybe another drink if I'm ever in the area again.

I ordered a bubble waffle with Nutella filling, expecting the bubbles to be filled with actual…read moreNutella, but what I received was more like a generic cocoa cream. If I had known this beforehand, I definitely wouldn't have ordered it. The menu wasn't very clear or transparent about this, which was disappointing. On top of that, the waffle itself had a strong egg smell, which made it less enjoyable. For something this price point, I expected much better quality and more clarity about what I'm paying for.

Tried the matcha affogato shaved ice at Iceskimo in Carmel Valley and absolutely loved it! The…read morematcha flavor really shines through and pairs perfectly with the sweet almond jellies and chewy mochi--such a refreshing and satisfying combo. Looking forward to going back and trying their soft serve next time!

Place was cozy and quiet, I came in the afternoon on the weekday. Music was cool playing on…read morebackground with huge tv screen on it. I try the Thai Tea Series and it was good. Order the Medium Ice Shaved and they got caramel ice cream on top was delish! Services were nice even tho we order through the screens. One star down because some tables are dirty and my tables was sticky even tho there's no dirt on it and I need to wipe the table with my own wet wipes. Overall nice place to hangout with friends, family and doing some school work here, free wifi and charging outlets. Will come back again try other items!

Maybe I ordered the wrong drink, fresh milk green tea with taro paste, but it was gross. The drink…read morelooked appealing when I picked it up, but the cup was cold on top and really warm on the bottom. The heat melted a lot of my ice before I picked it up so the tea was very diluted. The taro paste was huge warm chunks of hot taro. It didn't taste good and it was hard to eat/drink. I do not recommend Meet Fresh. The shaved ice looked good so maybe that is what everyone was getting. The ordering was easy--zero human interaction though they still asked for a tip at the kiosk. No greeting, clean the tables yourself.

Ok so my friends and I have this rule, "always leave room for dessert," lol. We'd just had a big…read moremeal but still decided to pop in here because honestly, why not? This place is lowkey one of the best spots in Convoy for Bingsoo. It's right next to Somi-Somi, and they also do Taiyakis which is a nice little bonus. I got the Injeolmi Bingsoo and omg, where has this been all my life?? For anyone who doesn't know, injeolmis are basically the Korean version of mochis but with this nuttier vibe so good. The bingsoo ice itself was super light and fluffy, not too sweet either which is totally my thing. My friends went for the strawberry bingsoo and nutella taiyakis and they were obsessed. No complaints at all. The spot wasn't packed when we showed up, the space is actually pretty roomy with tons of seating, and the service was fast too like no waiting around forever. Basically if you're anywhere near Convoy and need a dessert fix, just come here. You won't regret it!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Every night is hopping. Came for a quick $15 bingsoo and could barely find a table…read more It's light, fluffy, refreshing, and the mochi is consistently soft and chewy -- probably why it's always packed. Definitely a young crowd, very Asian dessert vibes, and being right next to Somi Somi makes it a full sweet-tooth zone. Parking is a challenge, but honestly it's worth the wait. Glad there's so much energy and happy vibe there!

Finally got to try this cute Japanese cafe we saw on TikTok, and it did not disappoint!…read more Service: [5/5] The two girls who helped us were so sweet and made the whole experience. We were seated at the bar, which ended up being such a vibe--we got to chat with the girl behind the bar and watch her make lattes and desserts right in front of us. That kind of interaction really sets this place apart. Price: [4.5/5] It's on the pricier side, but honestly it feels fair given the quality of food you're getting. You can taste where your money is going. Food/Drinks: [5/5] Matcha Latte -- We shared one, extra sweet at my request, and it was perfect. Exactly what I was hoping for. Chef Soichi's Karaage -- We had this as an appetizer and my boyfriend made a point to say this is the closest he's had to traditional Japanese karaage. High praise from someone who's passionate about his Japanese culture. Hayashi Omurice -- This is their most popular dish and it's easy to see why. The demi-glaze has a really unique flavor that ties the whole dish together beautifully. This was my pick and I'd order it again without hesitation. Guratan -- My boyfriend's order, and it was incredibly creamy and delicious. We were both too stuffed for dessert by the end, which says a lot about the portion sizes. Ambience: [5/5] The restaurant is small, but honestly that's part of what makes it so charming. Pink everywhere with wooden accents and cherry blossoms throughout (very fitting)--it's cozy, homey, and just really well put together. The intimate size adds to the appeal rather than taking away from it. Overall Experience: [5/5] Hatsuzakara was such a wonderful first experience. Yes, we waited about 30 minutes to be seated arriving at 7:30 on a Friday night but for a waitlist-only spot this small, that's actually a pretty reasonable wait by San Diego standards. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff more than made up for it. Already looking forward to coming back to try the curry and work through their dessert menu.

This Japanese restaurant is so cute and pretty!! The servers also add to the Japanese vibe~…read more The menu is pretty easy to navigate. I feel like everything looked really good, so it was hard to decide what to order. The dishes have small portion size despite the price. I think this kinda helps in that you have room to eat dessert! The brown sugar Okinawa tea was good but the after taste of the sugar was not good. They kept the tea pot warm, and they served oat milk on the side. Karaage had too much chicken skin for my preference. Guratan was penne pasta and not macaroni as specified in the menu. Yakisoba could have used more chicken. Omurice had the more flavor and the egg was really good. I want to try naporitan next time because of the tomato based sauce. Of the desserts I tried, the parfait was most enjoyable because of the fruit with ice cream. The mushi pudding was good; it was the thick and "hard" type of flan. I want to try kakigori next time because I saw their shaved ice machine was legit. Parking - free street parking only. Be prepared to walk up/downhill. Credit card/apple pay accepted Bathroom is only one room in the back. THE SEAT IS WARM. This was a nice gem to find in this part of town.

Came here on a Friday night around 8pm and it wasn't too busy. We ordered off a kiosk and I tried…read morethe strawberry rolled ice cream which comes with cheesecake bits, strawberries & whipped cream. It was yummy! Service was quick. Ambiance of the shop is fine - It's a smaller shop with a few seats, some people were working, others hanging with friends. A good dessert option on Convoy!

Service was good, the cashier made some good suggestions. Message to owner, please bring back your…read moreearl grey rolled icecream - I came here specifically for this. No earl grey tea either - what a bummer. The parking lot is paid parking now but apparently it's loosely monitored and a sign at the door says first 90 mins free.