I love coming here for a kinako kakigori, both the food and the service is refreshing and calming. Kamurocho is a small shop and the ambiance reminds me of small town shops in Japan. Their coffee drinks are strong enough to wake up Snorlax! The cost is relative to its location, so be mindful that the South Bay and the peninsula may have more economic and competitive pricing. read more

Kamurocho - Kinako Kakigori (with mochi bites) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Tri Valley temps were hitting almost 100 so wanted something to cool down. Found this highly rated place on yelp. They sell a ham & cheese croissant, coffees, teas, lattes, and four flavors of Japanese shaved ice called kakigori, which is the star of the show. The texture of this shaved ice is like fluffy cool softness that melts in your mouth. It is different than the traditional shaved ice and it is far from a snow cone. We ordered mango and kinako (a roasted soybean flour commonly mixed with sugar). These are large desserts! It takes time to make them since there are fresh ingredients inside. The mango was superb with little bits of fresh mango buried inside the ice. Not sickeningly sweet like the syrups most places use. My husband's had little mochi pieces mixed inside. It is common to add kinako to mochi so this was a bonus and a nice surprise. The kinako dessert was sweeter than the mango. Please know that there seems to be no a/c in this little shop but she has fans going. We went in the late afternoon so it was really uncomfortable inside. I had to leave and wait outside until the dessert was ready. It's hard to take these home as it melts fast so we sat inside to enjoy them. It was like heaven in my mouth and it cooled me down instantly. You must be patient as it takes at least 10-15 minutes for her to prepare the desserts but it is worth the wait! There is a small parking lot right in front shared with other businesses. Located right off the freeway behind Burger King. read more

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This place feels like a hidden gem in the Tri-Valley. I like how this cute little cafe is local owned and there are good variety of drinks and desserts. Apparently, they are well known for their bingsu (Korean shaved ice). For me, that's a great spot for a hot summer day or perhaps all year round. The woman working was by herself and was friendly. I got the Honeycomb Latte with oat milk. I recommend letting it sit for a bit so the honeycomb flavor melts into the drink. The honeycomb pieces had a caramel like flavor with a slight smoky taste. I'd come back to try the shaved ice especially since summer is right around the corner. read more

Kamurocho - Honeycomb Latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My bestie picked up a strawberry matcha latte for me here before our holiday weekend hike. I was really impressed by the volume of real, fresh strawberry chunks. The matcha itself was not the best nor the worst, but the cup size was colossal, legit could not finish before we started our hike. read more

This place is so good for a shop so hidden away! I came during my lunch break and luckily it's right around the corner. The shop was quiet and empty but there was a lady working in the back. Once I decided on my order, I rang the little bell in the counter and she came right out. You have the try the strawberry matcha with boba!! I'm not sure what exact kind of boba she used but it's SO good, it almost tastes like brown sugar boba instead of plain cassava boba. I will be coming back to try more of their menu, I have my eye on the panna cotta! :) read more

Kamurocho - Strawberry matcha with boba - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great Hojicha latte. They seem to use brown sugar which is healthy. Friendly staff, easy to park, no long queue read more

Kamurocho - Hojicha latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came by on a very hot Saturday afternoon and wanted to try Kinako shave ice and the Roasted Matcha Latte. Both were amazingly good, especially on a very hot day! The Kinako shaved ice was filled with mochi which was a nice surprise and the roasted matcha was smooth. The owner was really sweet and patient! Definitely will come back for the shaved ice :D read more

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New favorite shaved ice in the bay! My biggest pet peeve is when shaved ice relies on ice cream and minimal fruit but you won't get that here. There was fresh mango in every bite, simply delicious and not too sweet in an artificial way. Decor and ambiance is very mom-and-pop small shop which we loved. Service was prompt and very nice too. Already craving it and wanting to come back! read more

Kamurocho - Mango shaved ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Little small mom and pop shop in the plaza with Burger King. They have various sizes for the drinks (small, regular, large), and a regular specialty latte ran to about $6.75. Prices are not clearly listed on the menu. Their coffee has quite the bitter aftertaste, so I'd be very curious to try their hojicha and especially the bingsu! PASS: + Honeycomb latte ($6.75 regular) has toasted honey and sugar topping, which melts into the drink about 30-46 min later and helps offset the bitterness. Didn't blow me away though because it just tasted like a plain latte with low quality espresso afterwards read more

Kamurocho - Honeycomb Latte ($6.75 regular) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We came in on a Sunday morning and it was not busy and in an unassuming plaza. The lady working was very friendly and we ordered a strawberry matcha and a honeycomb latte. The matcha color was good but it was on the sweeter end probably because of the strawberry jam but it overconsumed the matcha flavor. He got the honeycomb coffee and it was strong and had huge chunks of honeycomb that we weren't sure if it would break down. But it eventually did in about 30 min. The drinks were okay and weren't super impressive but it was worth a try! read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I had high hoped for Kamurocho. It's an unassuming cafe that has a relatively simple menu. However, I was incredibly disappointed by their roasted matcha rice latte. I ordered it with regular milk, hoping to get the flavor of matcha more, but instead the drink tasted like roasted rice and milk. There was absolutely no hint of matcha. Definitely would not recommend for matcha enthusiasts. read more

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First of all, the owner is so sweet! She greets you with the most radiant smile. Second of all, these drinks are STRONG. If you aren't a regular coffee drinker, it'll hitttt. Our favorite was the kamo, which the owner freshly and perfectly whisked the matcha for. The honeycomb latte was good but I would have preferred smaller chunks so it can fit in the straw. The espresso is rich and the perfect temp. And you can buy matcha to go! A chill spot with cute little anime decor for my nerds, which I am one so I loved seeing the Pokemon cards and whatnot. Will definitely be returning. read more

Kamurocho - Matcha for sale - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I was looking for Japanese shaved ice in the Bay Area and outside of SF, this is one of the few around. While passing through the area on a warm day with my parents, I remembered I had this place bookmarked so we stopped in for a bit. It was empty when we walked in. We ordered two different shaved ice flavors. A bunch of kids subsequently came in after us so the nice lady had to take their orders before she was able to work on our order. We liked both flavors with my mom liking the mango better and my dad liking the kinako better. The ice was so soft and delicate and such a great treat on a warm day. read more

Kamurocho - Kinako kakigori - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Kamurocho- is not the fanciest cafe in the world. But man, it's comfy. We dropped by on fairly quiet, rainy afternoon. There was a large group leaving the cafe, and I thought that was a pretty good sign. We walked inside and found an unassuming interior- but funny enough I grew up visiting many homes that felt the way Kamurocho feels. After taking our order, the lady behind the counter (the owner?) began hand-whisking tea for our lattes. I can still hear the brush swirling around the bowl. We received our order a few minutes later- Mango Kakigori, Black Kamo (espresso & hojicha) Latte, and an Iced Hojicha. The kids devoured their shaved ice while the adults sipped up some tea goodness. It was quiet. There was no music. I don't even know if they have a bathroom or wifi. But we felt at home, at ease. Not every place can do that for you. Thanks for that Team Kamurocho! read more

Kamurocho - Lots of art on the walls. And Garfield. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Been hearing about this place and finally went under the hot weather to cool down. We got a tiramisu and mango shaved ice and a honeycomb latte. There's only the owner at the time, so the service was a bit slow. She did alternated between orders and we got a shaved ice to enjoy while waiting for the other items. The shaved ice were delicious and amazing! It's airy, soft, and flavorful. The tiramisu shaved ice has cocoa powder and coffee poured over it with boba in the center. The boba tasted so much softer than the regular store-brought boba. The mango shaved ice just has mango syrup poured over it and tasted very refreshing. The honeycomb latte was good and smooth. The sweetness increase as the honeycomb melts into the coffee. The price ($35 total) was on the expensive side but we think the flavors made up for it. read more

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What a special lil mom and pop coffee and tea shop! Kumurocho is like a game themed cafe, kumorocho being a game or word for game, according to the proprietor, Ivy. I love coming in to the cozy feeling of the shop and the Pokémon cards and other decorations on the walls. Their variety of food and coffee and tea beverages is amazing. I've tried the hojicha and match lattes, as well as the einspanner. All were made by ivy, with love and care, and warmth. Which translated to the exceptional flavors in my beverages. Great service and overall my new go to at work read more

It's been a while since I've last been here (about 2 years) so I was excited to see all the new drinks they had (particularly matcha drinks). Parking is easy as it's located in a plaza and fairly close to the freeway. It's spacious inside with a good amount of seating. I went at around 11:30am on a Saturday right before my movie and there were a few people waiting for their drinks. Drinks were made quickly! I ordered an iced roasted rice matcha latte with oat milk and sweetened with brown sugar then asked if they had a cream top which they were kind enough to do! Service was super awesome and helpful. I would've loved if the matcha was more of a vibrant green but I really enjoyed the roasted rice flavor. Definitely come on by as they have an array of drinks and desserts! read more

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Was very excited to try out Kamurocho! When we went in, it kind of reminded me of 2008 milk tea shop decor, definitely very local. There was only one guys who was working in there so unfortunately our order took a bit of time to be prepared but it was genuinely one of the best lattes I have had. - Hojicha Latte - The hojicha flavor was incredibly strong and fresh. I feel like overall the ingredients they used seem to be the same ingredient quality you would make at home which is such a surprise as I feel like coffee shops are skimping on these things more and more. It is on the sweeter side but it was still so delicious. - Honeycomb Latte - This latte was also so delicious as the honeycomb naturally melted in the latte making it sweet. I loved the way the latte first looked when it came out with all the layers and how they mixed in together beautifully. Genuinely one of the best lattes I have had especially since the ingredient quality is out of this world. Only downside was the wait. read more

It's a small space, not much ambience and it's a one person operation, but that doesn't stop them from making everything to order. We had the mango kakigori and it was amazing. I also got a strawberry matcha drink, I wasn't so familiar with that combo of flavors in a drink but after some sips I enjoyed it. read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Got the matcha shaved ice! Matcha flavor was on the lighter side, and it wasn't too sweet. Big portion size! The decor was cute and quaint. read more

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in the age of corporate smiski digicam labubu dubai chocolate matcha, kamurocho feels like a breath of fresh air. its homey and nostalgic and feels like an auntie is making fresh sweets for you. super lowkey shop, premium yums, cool sign, what more could you ask for!!! tried the honeycomb latte (7) and matcha strawberry latte ($7.60) both were great! could taste all the flavors. the drinks were on the sweeter side but not sickeningly, more like in a slightly westernized dessert drink way. as a westernized asian i approve. service was quick, limited seating, cute decor. will come back soon to try the shaved ice! worth a visit or two!! love u kamurocho read more

Kamurocho - matcha strawberry and honeycomb - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The vibes of this place is dope, I got the mango shaved iced. It was tasty the ice felt very soft and the mango flavor was delicious. I wish that there were bigger chunks of mango in the shaved ice. Service is gr8 would like to come here and try the coffee/matcha in future read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Small no-frills shop in a strip mall. Few tables outside. Not much ambience inside. However, do not discount the place, as the shave ice and drinks are really good. The owner uses high quality matcha powder and fresh fruits, and you can taste it in the products. We had the Matcha Adzuki(red bean) Kakigori, Mango Kakigori, and Matcha Strawberry Latte. The shave ice itself was very fine and flaky. The owner was not skimpy with the ingredients. We thought that amount of toppings(matcha, red beans, mango) used was appropriate. Each order of shave ice was generous in amount, and two people can easily share one order. The matcha strawberry latte was rich and flavorful, without being too sweet. The lady owner was really nice too. Glad to support her business. read more

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Love this place and I finally had time to come back. I used to get the matcha with rice milk, but I was craving hojicha today. The hojicha tasted so good. I like the roasty flavor and the sweetness complimented it really well. Service was quick for this small business with only one worker. There is also limited seating, so keep that in mind. My only complaint is that I paid $6 for a realllyyy small size read more

Kamurocho - Hojicha Latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I came in today for the Kamo latte. Friendly staff. The price listed was $5. The nice lady said medium and rang me up $7.25. I should've paid attention... The drink itself was pleasant. It took me a while to get used to the flavor. I ended up finishing the whole drink. My boyfriend enjoyed it as well. read more

Kamurocho - Kamo latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I'm really disappointed with my experience here. I first ordered the strawberry matcha, and it literally tasted like room-temperature strawberry syrup mixed with warm matcha. It wasn't even cold -- just ice sitting on top. Honestly, it tasted like something you could easily make at home with syrup and powder. I do appreciate that she was willing to swap it out for me, but unfortunately the second drink (the latte) was even worse. It tasted like straight-up dirt -- very bitter and unpleasant.Overall, both drinks were horrible in taste, and I definitely won't be returning. read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Unfortunately, this was disappointing. The drink tasted watered down with barely any matcha flavor. I also didn't like that there were no prices listed on the menu. No pictures because I was disappointed by both the presentation and taste, especially for the price. Hopefully this was just an off day. I really wanted to enjoy it, but sadly, it just wasn't what I expected. read more

love this place, cant find the honeycomb lattes or milk teas with added honeycomb anywhere else that are as good as here. the two workers that i remember, a son and his mother are both very nice. only issue i have is that even when theres nobody waiting for food for drink, it can take around 10 minutes to wait for two drinks... otherwise, amazing place, i go out of my way to come here when i can! read more

I will keep coming back here for their yummy drinks and the owner's conversation! She's very sweet and whisks the matcha right in front of you so you know it's good. Easy to order, definitely good to take to go but there are still tables inside. Kamo Latte (5/5): Nice blend of espresso and matcha! Tried the roasted matcha last time and I think I like this latte a little more. read more

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Was near by eating at an all you can eat Korean Barbecue and wanted some boba. Found Kamurocho boba shop and checked it out. The honeycomb latte is highly recommended ! Very nice lady handle our order and loved that it's a mom and pop shop ! Support your local businesses people !!! read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Cute mom-and-pop shop! Stopped by to support and try their matcha! My bf had tried the honeycomb latte. He said it's strong and the honeycomb made it sweet. The barista and owner are sweet and friendly. When our order was finished she made sure to hand it to us. read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Kamurocho is a small business, that deserves recognition. I only found out of this place because I was in the mood for matcha, and they have a great toasted rice matcha latte. The service is quick, and the store itself is small, but makes good use of its space. On days I've gone I haven't seen anyone in there, but I hope this review can help bring in some more business because they deserve it. read more

This is a mom and pop store that serves awesome shaved ice! We tried the matcha shaved ice and it was huge, it was big enough to feed 3 of us! Perfect for a hot day. We also got the Kamo latte. It's a matcha latte with a shot of espresso! We liked it a lot! Not too sweet. The place is small but when we went , we had no problem getting a seat and enjoy our treats! read more

Kamurocho - Matcha - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This mango shaved ice was AWESOME! The lady looked so busy though but she certainly made something super delicious for us. Quaint little place but definitely would come back to try the tiramisu shaved ice next read more

Kamurocho - Mango shaved ice cream - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Update #2: Y'all I now come here 2-3 times a week I've become addicted Update: ok so my review below was my first time here. I legit came back the next day (today) to get the honeycomb latte again but also wanted to try the roasted matcha rice latte. you guys! it's sooo good and comforting!! i love these two drinks!! and again, the lady was so nice Original Post: Cute little shop! I had the honey comb latte and beef pattie. they were both yummy and the lady that helped me was very nice. read more

Kamurocho - beef pattie - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Might be a little hard to find using driving directions as I thought it was going to take me to the freeway onramp as I was not familiar with the area's shopping entrances. It is nestled inside of a rather medium-sized shared parking lot with multiple businesses. I visited on a weekday in the morning and there was no wait as I assumed most were already at work. Pulled right up front and walked in. The cafe is a small mom and pop shop, family owned business - the mom was a very kind woman. If you look around, the walls are decorated with Pokémon cards, drawings, artwork, and photos. Table seating inside where people could hang out, read, or work. read more

This is such a solid spot for kakigori! I came here after lunch one day on a Monday afternoon and it was empty. It might have been after the lunch rush but I kid you not, the shaved ice was almost mind blowing! I had the mango kakigori and it was utterly delicious! It was very interesting because the mango syrup/sweetener, visibly did not cover every inch of the shaved ice, but every spoonful of the ice had the mango flavoring. Sometimes, at other shaved ice places there would be chunks of ice that wouldn't have any flavoring at all and it'd be a bland chunk of ice, but here that was not the case. Each bite and each spoonful had the most delectable mango taste! I don't know how they made the mango sauce but it was perfectly sweet and the mango aroma and flavoring was heavy and hitting right! I must try all the other flavors next time! read more

Kamurocho - Mango kakigori - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The shaved ice here is really good- not too sweet. I got the Hojicha shaved ice and there was red bean and mochi inside too! The place is small and unassuming in a plaza. It's just one woman making drinks and dessert- the decor has some drawings from regulars. Overall, sweet spot for Japanese style shaved ice. read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The shave ice is huge. I got the mango shave ice. It came with fresh mango pieces. The ice was light and fluffy. I also tried their honeycomb iced coffee. So good. The lady working was super nice. But she was alone so service was slow. read more

Matcha Strawberry and Kamo Lattes served up by the solo and friendly staff. The drinks were freshly crafted and the service was genuine in the small and quaintly decorated place. Good value and convenient in the mall location. I look forward to trying a few other options! read more

Kamurocho - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pleasanton, California