Dropped by this little dessert catering spot on E Valley with a friend and wow, Great Value for…read morewhat you get. We ordered the Signature Coconut Jelly Dessert Soup and the Mango Pomelo Sago, plus the Sweet Ferment Rice and Mini Ball in Eggdrop Milk because it sounded too fun to skip. Coconut jelly was super silky and refreshing, not overly sweet, just right. Mango Pomelo Sago had that nice citrusy kick with creamy mango vibes, really addictive. The Eggdrop Milk one was cozy and nostalgic, those mini balls were chewy in a good way. Chill service, quick, no fuss. Low-key spot but solid desserts, would totally come back for a sweet fix :)

4.5 stars The Snow…read moreSwallow with Taro ball and Peach Gum in Coconut Milk is incredible. They don't skimp on the ingredients and it's packed with taro balls, peach gum, red jujube dates and more. The mango pomelo sago was good too but the snow swallow is definitely better! The bowls look small but portions are actually really decent!

Loved the experience here! Tea was phenomenal. You get a selection of a large variety of tea with…read morethe paint and steep experience. Very good tea, cookies, and dessert after!

Chaffee is such a hidden gam on 2nd floor of bustling plaza! Chaffee is both tea boutique and cafe…read more(selling limited menu item of tea-based drinks and ice cream). Once you step inside Chaffee -- everything feels thoughtfully curated, with lots of beautiful tea sets, premium-quality tea products. Even the hostess wearing traditional quipo! Very cool. There's also a small room tucked away in the back that serves tea and ice cream. It's presented as a kind of "tea room," but I was expecting more of a traditional tea experience. Instead, the menu leans heavily toward sweet treats and pastries, without the savory or more traditional finger sandwiches offerings I was hoping for. Still, it's a lovely little spot, the tea service is definitely worth discovering!

If you are craving a Halo Halo but Vietnamese, I highly recommend coming here! I got their House…read moreSpecial and their Pandan, but this feels very similar to a Filipino halo-halo. With a collaborative mix of jellos and beans, it combines well with the sweetened milk and icy texture. Disclaimer: if you don't like durian you will not like the taste. I personally am not a durian lover but it is very present in their house special. Still, you can customize your order to not include that.There is a kiosk where you can order yourself or go to the cashier. There are pastries, coffees, teas, and even mooncakes you can buy but what their famous for is their House Special. Parking - can be hard to find if you come peak hours, very limited and tiny spots

I've been here twice--once shortly after they opened and again last Thursday. You know a bakery is…read morepopular when they consistently sell out daily! That said, I'm giving 4 stars mainly because both times I came, they had sold out of nearly every baked dessert before 3pm. So if you have your heart set on something specific, I'd definitely recommend going earlier. So far, I've only tried the durian pandan, and it's very good! The durian-to-pandan ratio is honestly perfect--you can taste both flavors without one overpowering the other. It is a little sweeter than my personal preference, but I can definitely see why it's such a popular flavor. I'd love to try their che's next time, along with some of their other baked goodies. Hopefully I'll actually make it early enough to get one! Another plus is that they have parking, which is shared with Da Vien, so you don't have to stress too much about finding street parking.

*** Fujiwara Tofu Cafe will be closing its doors in March 2026 & focus more on merch via the online…read moreshop *** Fujiwara Tofu Cafe is an Initial D themed cafe located in El Monte (not formally endorsed by Initial D's creators) and the cafe has been hosting movie nights & dog gathering events. Unfortunately the cafe is closing the physical cafe in March 2026 and I decided to give this place a visit before the shop disappears. [Parking]: Usually the parking lot is pretty empty, but Fujiwara Tofu Cafe hosted the very last Park & Bark event (cars & dogs meetup with the shop's corgi - Hachi) so the lot was packed with customized Japanese cars. I came early enough & found one available spot to park. [Atmosphere]: S-tier interior decor as the entire cafe went all out on the whole Initial D theme from chairs, tables, countertops, merchandise, posters, signs, and glass cases of memorabilia. They even had Gashapon machines ($2.00 = 1 Gashapon token) and two Initial D Arcade Stage Version 3 machines (one machine was out of service). [Ordering]: Customers must order via kiosks and the shop only accepts credit cards (the shop does not accept cash). I came on a bad day as the Park & Bark event attracted a small crowd and I waited 40 minutes before my ordering number was called. The staff said they ran out of specific ingredient for tofu pudding and I ended up requesting to cancel my tofu pudding order. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Fried Tofu and Brown Sugar Tofu. They offer Fujiwara Tofu Cafe paper bag for an extra $0.25 if customers need their items bagged. *** Fujiwara Fried Tofu (came with sweet and sour sauce - $6.86): Tofu pieces were actually fried quite nicely, but portion was pretty small. Fujiwara Plain Soymilk ($5.86): Soymilk itself tasted alright and didn't taste very concentrated, but I was disappointed that the plastic cup didn't have the signature "Fujiwara Tofu Cafe" logo on it. *** While I am a huge fan on the overall Initial D theme decor and merchandise, I have to give a big thumb down on slow service + small snack portion + ran out of multiple food/drink items.

A great hangout place. It is located right next to the 10 freeway. You can take the rosemead exit…read moreor baldwin exit to get there. Fedex is right next door and there is a starbucks right across. The theme of this shop is based on the anime initial D. Not your typical boba shop place because majority of their drinks are soy related. They also have initial D arcade machine for people to pay and play. It closes around 10pm everyday however it tends to get quite by night because alot of the store in the plaza closed early and the area is surrounded by office buildings and businesses store that close early. Their have soy related drinks and tofu pudding which its high recommended! Hot or cold regardless is one of their signature things to order!! Be aware though because sometimes they will host car-meet and on those days / nights, the plaza and surrounding streets are usually packed with cars so you won't be able to find parking.

I came here post-hype, so the line was normal lol. I got the matcha warabimochi and it was lightly…read moresweet with the perfect texture! I didn't really use the brown sugar syrup as I'm someone who likes their treats to be 'not too sweet' (I'm sure those who are reading Yelp reviews already know what's up with this commentary!) Anyway, I will definitely be back when I'm at the Santa Anita mall again :)

Best place to get warabimochi I loved having in Japan! Kamakura is located inside the Santa Anita…read moremall. The warabimochi is quite big, soft, and delightfully chewy. It also stores well in the fridge; doesn't harden and hardly changes in terms of texture and taste. I order the 12 piece set, because it offers the most number of warabimochis on the menu. It comes with: 4pc kinako, 4pc matcha, 4pc black sesame. I can eat all of this in one sitting during my current pregnancy, but it's also nice to share once in awhile. You know it's fresh because I believe they only make 100 pieces of each flavor each day and are done selling once they've sold out for the day. In terms of service, the couple who runs the place take their time but are quite thorough. The kitchen looks clean, which is a plus, but this place is best for takeout; otherwise, you can eat inside the mall food court.

Great service and quality items for sell. Had the best affagato ever here. Nice ambiance. Couldn't…read morehelp myself from getting another item.

First time trying their Espresso Latte it was strong and really woke me up!…read more Too bad I was late and missed their Happy Hour for 30% off Grab ky coffee and sat in the Food Court. Today was bot too crowded and it was confy and relaxing while scrolling on ky phone and enjoying every bit of tasty coffee. I don't mind coming back again for the afogato next time!

Bingsu Bingsu at Arcadia Mall is such a good dessert spot! Their Korean shaved ice is so yummy,…read moreespecially with the fresh fruit. I love that it's not overly sweet, so it's really refreshing and easy to enjoy. The portions are also a great size and perfect for sharing. Definitely the perfect treat for a hot, sunny day or just a delicious dessert after a meal. I'll definitely be back to try more!

I was happy to find this bingsu spot at the mall and happier still to find they had a smaller size…read moreoption. The place is bright and cute and the staff member was very friendly. I ordered the injeolmi bingsu which was very good. I love roasted sesame powder and red bean combo. The shaved ice itself was smooth and creamy. It was a perfectly light treat. Unfortunate I saw a sign that's said they were closing for business at the end of July. So if you're in the area, try to give them some love before they go.

Came to pick up a custom birthday cake and left with some tasty drinks!…read more They have some seasonal specialties with cheesy drinks. Unfortunately no coffee or mangos but we got some fresh milk strawberry drink! Quite refreshing. There is parking available in the attached strip mall parking lot but does get busy.

I was looking for a place to do a custom cake and found CC Cake. After trying one of their mango…read morebox cakes I placed an order for a 10 inch chiffon cake with fresh strawberry + jam. Ordering was super easy and they were super responsive with making sure they understood the plan and had everything ready within only a couple days. During pick up they packed extra candles, utensils, ice pack and even helped me make sure it was secure in my car since I'd be driving over 30 mins away. I was sooo impressed that my cake was exactly like the references I provided. The cake was a hugeeee hit with the guests and I really appreciated how every part of the cake was edible. Overall great service and experience!

Stopped in for the first time last night and I'd definitely come back. At first I was bummed…read morebecause it looked like they didn't have seating in the front, but was pleasantly surprised to see that the back area is huuuge. Loved their jade jasmine green tea and can't wait to try more drinks. Cashier (Lynn, I think) was adorable. Super friendly. Super smiley.

Tried their Vienna latte ($6.85) this time. It comes only in one size, no ice adjustments allowed…read more Sugar can only be less or none. It comes with a biscoff cookie on top and some foam. I was expecting a thicker layer foam but it's alright. It's strong coffee that gets better as the ice melts. Staff was friendly and quick. It was empty inside when we came on a Tuesday.

What used to be Matcha Ren is now United Matcha. Located on the 2nd floor of Westfield Santa Anita,…read morethis little shop specializes in matcha drinks but they do have plenty of other options. My partner ordered the Hojicha Wave and I ordered the Matcha Wave, which is pretty similar to a matcha swirl drink. Our orders came out pretty quick (5-10 min wait) despite the shop being super busy. Drink wise, it was pretty refreshing. The matcha is not too overwhelming and it mixes well with the cream. Size wise, it's pretty similar to a standard coffee drink size. Best part is that the matcha is not watered down and from sipping it, it felt like the very minimum, decent quality matcha. It's more of a small popup shop than a standard cafe/coffee shop, but there's some seating across from the shop that's public for any shoppers. Happy to have another spot for tea and drinks, excited to revisit again for their other menu items. They have parfaits, ice cream, and even crepes that my partner and I are interested in.

This matcha dessert shop is located at The Shops at Santa Anita. We got the matcha soft serve and…read moreit was delicious. The sweetness level was perfect: not too sweet and the matcha flavor was just right: not too strong. Overall, the flavors were mild which I didn't mind. A easy and yummy treat while shopping.