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    Jiu Ji Dessert

    4.3 (187 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    mango sago ~$6
    Shirly C.

    Pretty legit new dessert shop! Love anything taro & yam ball related so I tend to beeline to these places. Went twice in one week already. Desserts are single person portioned and not overly sweet. Lots of coconut based desserts and more "healthier" options. Flavor was pretty on point too. Bought their SPECIAL the first time and it had "the works"~they allowed me to take out beans I don't like so that was nice. Jellies were chewy and everything blended together nicely. Went a second time and only bought the mango sago with less sugar and it was PERFECTLY REFRESHING. Mango was super sweet. If you go at night it can sometimes get super busy. No tables the first time I went but pretty empty during regular weekdays. Workers are always pretty polite and helpful. Parking lot also has reasonable parking.

    $9 dessert
    May C.

    Very Nice chinese dessert store with many varieties Chinese desserts. Their selection is very Chinese. You will feel like you are in China or Hong Kong. I think some staffs don't really speak English too. I think they just opened not too long ago. But the line can be long, I will recommend online order ahead and pick up or delivery. The store can be very crowded especially at nights. But still highly recommended. Wish that they can do some work for the restroom at the back. Maybe they need to hire more staffs

    Linda L.

    Delightful desserts that are truly not too sweet. We tried the Mango Pomelo Sago and the Snow Swallow with Taro Balls and Peach Gum in Coconut Milk, and both were absolutely delicious. The peach gum has a unique, chewy texture that made the dessert even more enjoyable. Prices are around $8 per dessert, but the portions are generous enough to easily share between two people. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    Wanting H.

    Absolutely excellent Hong Kong desserts! I haven't seen or tried any desserts as elegant and intricate as the ones they offer here. They are incredibly delicious although they are not your traditional desserts. I suggest trying their best selling items to start. Be adventurous and try the ones that are not something you normally will try! I am very impressed, so I am coming back again when we visit LA!

    Mango Pomelo sago drink
    Christine H.

    I'm all about their sweet and tarty Mango Pomelo Sago drink. I've gone out of my way just to grab one! Although I'm in love with this drink, my to go order was sitting on the counter for about ten minutes before they called my number the last time I went, so if you're in a rush, just a heads up.

    Mango Black Jelly Coconut Milk & Signature Taro Balls and Grass Jelly
    Marian X.

    I give this place an overall 3.5/4. Mango Black Jelly Coconut Milk: Nothing unique and particular, just mango and black jelly. The mango is sweet but very stringy. Signature Taro Balls and Grass Jelly: the staff recommended me this after knowing I was looking for something warm, but turns out they ONLY serve this COLD. Luckily the red bean, glutinous rice balls and sago, were warm, so it saved this dessert a bit. I asked for no peanuts. It came with another type of clear jelly, it was very sweet. I didn't really enjoy it. The glutinous rice balls look like they are store bought very uniform. The price itself is nice, but the portion/bowl is kind of small. But if you ordered something with glutinous rice or some sorts of carbs in there, you will still feel full. Service was just alright. When I caught the mistake that my dessert is served as cold on the receipt, I immediately went up but was told that they have started making my order already (only about a minute since I made my order). The place itself is very cute, got great decorations. We went on a Saturday night and they were super busy, but they make their orders SUPER fast. It would be EXTREMELY helpful if they can list out the ingredients so people know what they are eating, and which ones can be served as hot to avoid confusion. Overall, I think it is not a must visit place, but if you are in the area looking for Chinese dessert then it's one of the few places to try.

    Ying L.

    Picked up a sesame paste dessert soup with mochi Togo to try for the first time. It was very smooth and tasty. It was not too sweet. The price is very reasonable. $8 The portion is enough for 2 person to share. Easy parking. Friendly service. They do offer indoor dinning. I would definitely come back to try their other menu items.

    Golden Buns with Condensed Milk
    Winn H.

    I've been longing for one of these dessert places since my last trip to Hong Kong, and I'm so glad to have stumbled upon it. Parking is fairly easy to find here, and the space inside is very spacious, bright, and relaxing. The staff were welcoming and patient while we were deciding our order, since some items were unique for us. We had their Signature Coconut Jelly Dessert Soup and Golden Buns with Condensed Milk. The dessert soup was indeed a treat with so many goodies inside. It's definitely on the pricier end but filled with so many unique toppings. My favorite was the heart-shaped goodie! The golden buns are a classic, and they were indeed tasty here, too.

    Fanny Z.

    First time coming here and will not be coming back, as I have been scarred. Checked out this place with friends due a friend's recommendation and the place looked really popular as there were lots of people. Unfortunately, the desserts here gave us the runs. Out of 5 of us, 4 got very sick shortly that night and the days after. TMI, but it was frequent trips to the restroom. We're pretty sure and deduced it was from the dairy-based desserts and drinks. I had the mango pomelo sago drink. Friend A ordered the mango pomelo sago drink and black sesame soup. Friend B ordered the mango sago. Friend C had the milk tea. And we all ended up with stomach issues. Friend D who didn't eat any milk-based items, only yashixiang lemon tea and some of Friend A's black sesame soup , was completely fine. We also ordered a signature coconut jelly dessert soup to-go for another friend when we were leaving, and they had no issues either. That's why we think it was the batch of milk used in our desserts that caused all of this. It honestly had us going to the bathroom for 2 days! If you're coming here, just be aware--you might end up spending a lot of time in the restroom like we did.

    Jelly in milk base dessert with diced mango
    Rosalina J.

    I was in the area visiting my cousin and we were craving something semisweet, filling, & leaning more towards the healthy side. We scrolled through YELP, & landed on JIU JIU Dessert. Looking through the photos of savory treats we both agreed we wanted to try the Mango Sago beverage and a bowl of the diced fruit with jelly. It's definitely the perfect amount of sweetness without it being overbearingly sweet; it was everything we expected and we'll be back in the future when I visit my family again.

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    Stevo O.

    This new dessert location has delicious treats that are not too sweet and many choices to choose from. The tropical features of these desserts make it healthy and requires less sugars to provide the sweet and savory nature of the desserts. When served, a small heart is on each dessert and slowly melts with each scoop you take. I guess it literally melts your heart!

    Joe L.

    Found this little gem after dinner one night and will definitely be coming back! They have a variety of Chinese desserts similar to Meet Fresh. Got the Signature coconut jelly dessert soup and something off the Peach Gum Series. The Signature Coconut Jelly Dessert Soup was my favorite and I was amazed by how many ingredients they put within the bowl. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the Peach Gum series - probably because I wasn't use to the taste and texture of the peach gum. I initially wanted the black sesame dessert but they were sold out of it that evening. Hopefully they'll have it when I visit next time!

    Mango Pomelo Sago
    Benjamin C.

    Jiu Ji Dessert I stopped in here to try something refreshing and went with the mango pomelo sago. It was an okay dessert overall, but it definitely suffered from the fact that mangos are not in season right now. The fruit just wasn't that sweet or as flavorful as you'd want it to be, which made the whole dish feel a bit underwhelming. Even though this specific order was a bit of a miss, the rest of the menu looks pretty interesting. There are plenty of other desserts there that seem like they are worth a try, so I would probably come back to explore more of their traditional options when I'm in the mood for something sweet again. Good flavors but mango was not in season

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    The mango pomelo sago's mango is too sour. Signature coconut jelly dessert soup was delicious and health-ish!

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    Is the Sesame Paste with Rice Balls Vegan?

    I believe most of the desserts and drinks are vegan unless stated fresh milk or uses condensed milk. I had asked when I was there and my dessert had coconut milk. You would have to ask the lady taking your order or give them a call to be certain.

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