Tried out the bingsu at Mandro and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. We ordered the…read moreregular size strawberry bingsu w/extra mango (small cup for $2). It was delicious and we were impressed by how smooth the shave ice tasted. We're definitely coming back to try the mango bingsu next time with extra mochi.

I love bingsu so I had to try it here. I got the mango bingsu to go. It satisfied my bingsu…read morecravings but wasn't anything special. Next time I get a tattoo (Lucky 13 Tattoo) I'll return to try their drinks.

I came here with a group of friends to celebrate my friend's engagement, and it was such a lovely…read morespot for afternoon tea! My friend called ahead to reserve a table, and just a heads up--they do have a cancellation fee, so be sure your group is committed before booking. The space is small, cozy, and beautifully decorated, making it feel really homey. They have a great selection of teas, and with the afternoon tea set you get to choose three sandwich flavors. I picked the smoked salmon, chicken curry, and kaya toast, and they were all delicious. I especially loved that they incorporated Malaysian-inspired flavors into a traditional afternoon tea experience. For my tea, I chose the Earl Grey Lavender, which was fragrant and delicious. I also added the Malaysian pulled tea for an extra $7. It was a fun experience and a generous serving since you also get a full pot of tea. Overall, everything was delicious, the atmosphere was adorable, and the service was great. I'd definitely recommend Malaya Tea Room if you're looking for a cozy afternoon tea spot with a unique Malaysian twist for a special occasion or a catch-up with friends!

We booked a reservation at Malaya Tea Room for our friends Bridal Shower and it was a very nice…read moreexperience overall! - PARKING - Street parking only, there are some spots right in front of the business, but otherwise nearby streets also have parking. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Its a really intimate space, with a limited amount of tables inside. The set up is very tight - we got the window table and people had to scootch into the corner, with no way out unless everyone left. The staff were nice to wait for all of our attendees prior to starting, and then they promptly took our tea orders. We had already put in our food order when we made the reservation, so they brought out the tiered plates after the tea was served. - FOOD/DRINK - I enjoyed my White Tea, but unfortunately, I don't remember what it was called. Each pair got a tower, so since we had 10 people, we got 5 towers. My favorites from our selection: - Kaya Sandwich - Umami meatfloss with basil house spread Sandwich - Curry Chicken Sandwich - Scone The desserts were a bit lackluster in my opinion. I was really looking forward to the pandan cake, but it didn't taste a lot like pandan. - OVERALL - A cute spot for afternoon tea, or if you're celebrating something! Just would recommend a smaller party for comfort!

I came across this shop randomly while exploring Alameda. I can't resist an ice cream shop so of…read morecourse I went in. There was a pleasant hubbub inside and a bit of a line but enough people behind the counter that it wasn't that long a wait. I got a cone that was terribly decadent and found a table out of the way to enjoy it. I'd decided on a chocolate dipped waffle cone, because why not? They were freshly dipped -- the chocolate hadn't even dried yet! That made it an extra treat because I was able to lick the chocolate off. Because I was being indulgent, I got chocolate peanut butter as my scoop andi must say it was quite generous as a single scoop! The ice cream was delicious; maybe not top five for me, but I'd have it again! It was a lovely treat for a summer Saturday!

Delicious ice cream, and great portions for the price (for Bay Area standards)…read more Been here a few times and the workers have been courteous and helpful with choosing flavors. Most recently I got their butter pecan and birthday cake flavors. Their waffle cones are good, on the thinner side but capable of remaining intact for the duration of your ice cream eating time. They have plenty of seating inside and a small but lovely outdoor patio in the back. Highly recommend going outside of their post-lunch rush hours.

My Buddha's Bowls is good. All my veggies in my bowl is fresh and good…read more My godmother said her BLT was good, and the service is good, they just forgot to put avocado on her BLT. The Turkey sandwich is really good. The corn fritters was good and the sauce that come on the fritters is amazing if you love aioli.

Service and ambiance were great!…read more Our server was friendly and made some great recommendations. We had our dog with us so had to sit outside but they have a small patio which worked out great. She even brought out a water bowl and treat for my pup. The espresso martini was strong and delicious. The Bloody Mary was tasty and refreshing with all the accoutrements. The waffles were soft and the omelette had a good amount of cheese and chorizo. The preachers daughter croissant was tasty too. The ground mustard, green apples, and thyme onion jam was a good combo, but needed a little more sweetness from the jam. They have live music on Sundays which was a nice touch to a Sunday brunch. If you find yourself in the area, have a big group, or your dog with you, come and try it out!

Parking- underground parking, street parking Entrance: no…read moresteps, door is open already welcoming you in Interior: well lit, high ceiling, flat floors easy to walk and roll cart or wheelchair Service: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable Food/drink: various, fresh and delicious Mango is my go to but traditional desserts like their milk custard and black sesame are reccommend too Overall experiences has been well with me

Food - I wanted tofu pudding but they said they don't have it. So I ordered read bean soup with…read moremochi, which was good:) Service - it was fast and I loved the lady working there did not rush me to leave so I was able to stay there for a bit:) Ambiance - nice :)

I was on my way to work and was a bit early. I had passed by the display case and saw a few…read morePastries. I had decided on a mini Carrot Cake and had taken it to go. It was perfectly sized and the cream cheese frosting was on point. They have all sorts of baked goods if carrot cake isn't your thing..I saw they had sandwiches and baked breads too .

My friend picked up some treats from this place. The keylime pie was tasty! The other pastries were…read moregood too.

Finally got a chance to try the hanoi egg coffee. The bobarista did not ask me for a size so I am…read morenot sure if I can get a larger size. I would def adjust sweetness next time. Once the ice melts into it, it is good. The egg cream is good too. I also got the lychee milk tea with lowest sweetness and boba and it was pretty sweet. But good treat lol. Boba was a bit hard to chew.

Who hires the employees here???…read more No matter what day or time we go, even with 5 minutes left to closing, every single employee is welcoming, kind, patient, respectful, and just great. Some of the other boba places in the area are rude when we grab our last minute boba and it shows on their face and when we are ordering. I get it, they just want to close and go home, but at Boba Me? They hide it very well if they're trying to close and last minute customers like us come strolling in LoL Ambience is bright and spacey, plenty of seating and it's become our go-to for evening boba. Keep up the great work!

I'm usually very particular about matcha since I've perfected my own recipe to suit my personal…read moretaste, but I have to say I really enjoyed their Earl Grey Matcha from the seasonal menu. It wasn't overly sweet and still maintained that earthy matcha flavor that many places tend to lose when they jump on the matcha trend. My husband ordered the Vanilla Bean Caramel Latte, also from the seasonal menu, and loved it so much that he said this is now his favorite coffee spot. Safe to say, whenever we're back in town, we'll definitely be returning!

I got an espresso. It was a medium roast, their signature blend…read more It had great creamy texture and a good layer of crema. Bitterness overpowered the shot but I tasted some promising fruity notes. 2.5/5 Would come back to try pour over.