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Love how the desserts at this place aren't too sweet. This time, we ordered the mango green tea and the customized red bean soup. For the red bean soup, they included red beans and the requested peanuts. The red bean soup had the right amount of sweetness. Though for the mango green tea, it was a little sweeter than expected but not bad since we still tasted the green tea and mango. Remember to mix and shake the drinks! It'll help with balancing the flavors.
Did a take out and tried the puddings shave ice with mochi. Order came fast. It was teary but ice clumped together. Refeshing. Too bad they are not participating in grass jelly special.
Yummy drinks very filling Used the kiosk to order drinks Comfortable seating and overall a wide space Fast service
The location is clean and roomy. They have a wide selection of ices, drinks and desserts. If you are seeking a not too sweet and light cool dessert they are pretty good. We prefer our ice finer, without hard bits, and with more flavor. We got the mango strawberry which was nice, tall, and had lots of fresh fruit.
Never misses, they seem to have a new menu! The taro mochi milk shaved ice was something new I tried. We got the medium and it looks small but it's A LOT, I feel like the large is like DOUBLE the medium though (medium feeds 2-3, large feeds 4-5+). I would say that they should put this in a larger bowl and make it less tall as our shaved ice collapsed 2 minutes into eating it and the ice cream plopped onto the table.
This may be the only boba place that offers hot boba milk tea in town. I was needed a nice pick me up mid-shift, and my office is quite cold. The tea helped caffeinate, energize and warm me up. Price point is fair. I appreciate the customizations--such as adjusting the sweetness--available for the drinks. I noticed a couple of guests were doing work, which makes sense given the large space, tons of seating and available WiFi. Customer service was good. Drinks made well. Will be back!
First time going to this place and it's at Ala Moana on the lower level by the parking structure. They have a quite large of a menu with lots of different options for everyone's taste buds or whatever type of dessert they're feeling. Ordered the mango shave ice and it's a lot bigger than you think it's gonna be. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of a real mango fruit that they have in it. It. took about three people to finish it. It wasn't overly sweet or saturated. It was quite delicious. I would definitely get this again, but if they had it in a smaller size because there's no way I could finish this on my own even for the medium size. Would like to try other dessert options seeing as their waffles smell amazing and are quite popular.
On a whim I decided I wanted a soupy dessert tonight, despite the ugly rainy and chilly weather. Off to Meet Fresh we went! Instead of our usual Black Sugar Boba Milky Shaved Ice (I just realized I've been miscalling it Brown Sugar...!), I decided on the Mango Pomelo Sago cold. The kid doesn't like mango so he ordered the Signature Hot Grass Jelly Soup. I was expecting the Mango Pomelo Sago to be more soupy like the Hong Kong style dessert but it was thick and rich and still very mango-y. The pomelo looked and tasted more like grapefruit but they're close enough in flavor and texture. Each mouthful of the mango puree and jelly was sweeter than the last. The sago pearls were perfectly cooked and not mushy. The ratio of shaved ice to the puree and mango bits was just right, although the hubs and I both wished the shaved ice could be a tad finer. The Grass Jelly Soup though! No wonder it's the signature item. I am very familiar with the aroma but the grass jelly was so smooth yet still had substance. It had the consistency of soupy starch but still had a gentle almost nonexistent al dente-ness? What is this magic?! The mini taro balls and boba pearls were perfectly chewy. We're usually not taro fans but these pass the tastebuds! We could see steam from the surface but it was the perfect temperature. The kid requested the red beans put on the side, which was accommodated. The peanuts were packed separately as well, which I then munched on their own. Very pleased with our stray from the usual. It's about time we tried other desserts, maybe their tofu pudding next! Solid 4.5 stars.
They have a great deal going on right now. Sweet combo deal for 9.99 $ includes: Egg waffle Boba milk tea Crystal mochi
Love the Shaved Ice here. First time trying Mangoberry, yum! Brown sugar boba milk tea is a favorite as well. Servings of the shaved ice are M and L. At least 2 or 3 people can share the medium. If you really love it a large will suffice. But they are huge, a little pricey, but so refreshing and satisfying. Honestly we tend to get this instead of dinner because we've had a big lunch. The orders come out quickly so that's nice not to have to wait long. You get to see all kinds of desserts people have ordered. quite popular after dinner. I noticed the shop got pretty full around 730p. Seating is plentiful for bigger parties, not like some dessrt shops that offer seating only for 2-4people. Have to try the other desserts one day!
It's a cute cozy atmosphere. Very clean and pleasant the young lady was very helpful in explaining the menu to me and gave me suggestions on what I could order since I'm allergic to gluten and don't have diary. I ended up getting these taro balls that were so delicious I had to get another order of them. It was light and refreshing and not sweet at all it was very good, I know some of there foods sounds not appealing but trust me when I say it's DELICIOUS. I'm glad I came with my friend after work
Another go to spot for me! Staff is always so friendly and greets us with a smile every time. Place is always clean and has a nice vibe where you just want to hang out and have a good time with friends. We shared an icy sorbet bowl. Lots of sorbet and lots of toppings, what more can you want? Boba, tapioca and the other chewy stuff cooked proper and not hard or mushy. We'll be back again for sure!
I'm so glad I finally tried this place! Their menu is so large so I'll have to go back to try something else! We had a hard time deciding because they have so many toppings and combinations that I'm not used to so didn't know which one I wanted. We decided to try the icy taro series. The dessert is pretty large so I would recommend sharing. The taro scoops are big and tasted really delicious. There were also other taro balls, boba, and red bean. It was so interesting to try these all on like shaved ice. It was really refreshing though. We also added sesame balls which I loved. There are so many choices though that I'll need to go back again. The people were so nice and patient with us. There's cute seating inside too to enjoy your dessert. Will be back to the something else!
Amazing variety of desserts we did get their seasonal dessert and I thought it was great it might have been a little too rich for me. Service was amazing as they help you choose what you'd enjoy and give good recommendations. There is maybe a slight language barrier but it was all good after going back and forth for a bit. Atmosphere was very calm and cozy, they do offer complimentary water as well if needing something to wash it down. All in all a great place to get dessert if probably be back to try a different item. read more
8 months ago
The desserts are super yummy and are prepared quickly! Even if it is busy the wait is quite short. The portion sizes are great and the fruit is fresh. The customer service can be worked on. The staff aren't too friendly unfortunately. read more
1 year ago
Shave ice was enormous. I like that it had an option for how sweet you wanna have it. I think there was too much ice and not enough syrup or condensed milk in the middle. By the time you reach half of the ice, there wasn't any more cream to compensate for the sweetness. Service was pretty good. We got our food in a timely manner. Busy place and lots of seating. It is expensive so be prepared. read more
10 months ago
I am so glad that they have the hot fresh grass jelly dessert! That's my favourite during winter time. The service is friendly and helpful. It's a very nice casual get together place for Taiwanese desserts with friends and family. read more
Maybe this was our fault for not understanding what taro paste was, but I think it is assumed that whatever is in your drink would be able to be consumed with a straw. This was not the case. Please let me know if this is what you would expect for this type of drink and I just need to order something else. The store had a lot of seating and it looked like a nice spot to meet with friends. However, it was very noisy compared it to a cafe setting and there was no bathroom access. I might give them another try if someone can recommend a different drink, but I'm okay with this trip being my last as well. read more
2 years ago
Wanted to get some shave ice and try something new but the menu was kinda all over the place! Some of the bowls you can make it Hot and Cold but the one I wanted to order was "Hot" but asked if they can make it "Cold" they said they couldn't and ask them if there was anything similar to this item that is cold and the cashier didn't know what was similar to it or I don't know if she understood me. So I told my friend to just order whatever. And also got the jasmine milk tea. So my friend ordered this Cold Bowl with jelly and mochi balls. I gotta say it was kinda disappointing. It didn't taste as great. Underneath all the topping looked like it was all brown sugar! It was very sweet and was not what I expected. And the topping didn't taste as great as well. There was just too much jelly and it was just super sweet! It was overwhelming! The jasmine milk tea as well it was very very sweet! Didn't understand why they had to make everything so sweet! So we didn't even finish the bowl/ drink it was too much for us! And it wasn't helpful as well that the cashier didn't help recommend anything that was good/ popular. She just kept saying I'm not sure or I don't know. I hope this place changes soon! Or maybe make the workers to try the food and give out recommendations as well! read more
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Dear Lika,…
I was in the mood for hot Asian dessert today. You know the one in the bowl with tapioca balls, sago, agar agar, etc. While I was walking toward Foodland Farms to pick up my usual favorite fried chicken skins, I stopped by here first and to get a bowl of hot red bean soup signature. I though it was a decent bowl of dessert. A tad pricy but still reasonable. read more
Can I just say that I love that Meet Fresh is open late for dessert?! There are so few late-night dessert places in Honolulu. My family always has a hard time finding places to go for dessert after we're done eating dinner. We tried Meet Fresh and I am so glad we only got ONE large shave ice for three adults and one kid. It was MASSIVE and way too much for us. I wish we got a small! It was delicious, they serve a lot and is a great price point for what we got (this was about $20). They have a ton of seating inside and it's really nice. I will come back! read more
1 year ago
Meet Fresh is a great dessert place to check out after dinner. The place itself feels clean and open. It is a little tight when all the tables are in use, so we had to maneuver how we can since we had a baby stroller in our group. But the service is nice, it's not difficult to catch their attention when we're in need of extra utensils. My go-to is the tofu pudding. I love that they offer the option of hot or cold. If you're not familiar with Taiwanese desserts, the taste may be different for you. But worth the try! read more
Got the new Pistachio Shave Ice. The portion is massive but I wish it came with a smaller size since we weren't able to finish and it turned to slush at the end. The pistachio and chocolate was very good, rich and creamy and not too sweet. It also comes with custard pudding, mochi, red fruit jelly, vanilla ice cream and boba on the side. The boba was warm when we got it and it was so delicious. It's soft and slightly sweetened that almost melts in your mouth. It's like a jelly. The shave ice however was a bit crunchy and rough which is hard to break apart sometimes. Nice, clean and modern place to sit in and chill. Service was also nice and fast. Not sure if I'll try shave ice again, but I'd like to try their milk tea and other desserts. read more
1 year ago
Great for a late night dessert since there aren't a lot of options for dessert past a certain time. Portions are huge so my friends and I usually share. I usually like to get one of the fruity shave ice options- strawberry or mango or a mix of both. The ice isn't your typical fine shave but the condensed milk syrup and fresh fruits great! We also tried the chocolate deluxe which was the mochi waffle, ice cream, plus toppings. Both were refreshing and a great dessert option. read more
2 years ago
Icy Grass Jelly Signature is my go to at Meet Fresh. I say I'll try something different like the shave ice because they're huge and look good but always end up ordering the grass jelly. It's my fave. Only complaint this time is that there were large chunks of ice like it was made/shaved beforehand and then re-frozen prior to serving. read more
3 years ago
My local Meet Fresh in Las Vegas closed down unfortunately, so when I heard Meet Fresh is open in Oahu, I was excited to try it. One big thing this Meet Fresh had was more attraction and advancements. There were self order ipad screens and utensils and everything ready. The place was well designed in my opinion, especially with a garage next to it. The seats were comfortable and the dining room AND restrooms were clean. read more
Meet Fresh is so nostalgic for me. The authentic taiwanese shaved ice really hits home. Ive gone to different locations of Meet Fresh over the years and the quality is always consistent. They do a very good job of keeping their high standards across their chains. Here in Oahu, there are so many shaved ice places, so there is stiff competition in this space. Still i find that i end up at here quite often. It may be the convenient location in Ala Moana or maybe I just like their flavors. Either way I thinks its a solid stop for consistently good desserts read more
It was past dinner time and my friends are craving something sweet. Usually after 8pm eateries were closed and we left no other choice but fortunately this dessert place inside Ala Moana Center is opened until 10pm. Barabing! It's raving cold outside yet we still wanted to have cold dessert. As I am scanning through their menu I was surprised that they got hot desserts too. Cool. Food: Mangoberry Milk Shaved Ice Pudding & Q-Mochi Milk Shaved Ice Double Taro Signature Original Waffle Amongst my favorite was the Double Taro Signature. It is not that sweet and just perfect. I barely taste the taro flavor so I am confused why they call it double taro? It comes with two creamer and tastes no different imo. Sizes come in medium & large and thank goodness we opted for the medium size as the large ones are way too big. Even the medium plate is good for two people to share so I bet the large one will be good for 3-4 people. customer service is just okay. They were patient enough to wait for us as their menu is a bit extensive & we cannot make our mind on what order to put in. Not the best Taiwanese dessert I ever tried but good to know that they open late which I find it neat. Would love to come back here for their boba teas. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yeeps. read more
2 years ago
Traditional Chinese dessert featuring boba, taro, tofu pudding, and grass jelly! They have an extensive menu. We tried their most popular shaved ice: brown sugar with boba and caramel pudding with vanilla ice cream on top. The shaved ice was pretty sweet. There were also chunks of frozen ice in the shaved ice. A little pricey at $16 for the large. read more
Wanted to get a bit of dessert to cap off the night. While there was a lot of really good sounding drinks and cold dishes we went with a warm almond soup. It came with a bunch of jelly, boba, and rice balls. It was nice and soupy, warm but not so hot you can't start drinking (?) It right away. It tastes just like almond float. I didn't care that much for the actual almond shavings in it tho, the crunchy texture kind of pulled me out of all the soft textures. I definitely want to come back and try some of the shave ice dishes or the boba drinks. read more
2 years ago
For the portions it's definitely worth the price but that is also the problem, they give way too much. The service is great! Employees are very helpful and fast at what they do. The place is always neat and tidy, very simple decor but clean looking: read more
Located at ground level of Ala Moana Center. Spacious area for customers to seat and enjoy their dessert or drinks. The tables near the walls for your electronic devices to enjoy a quick charge while you take your time to with your dessert. The music they play are a good vibe. Service was quick and they have a kiosk for you to order as well. The air conditioning provides a refreshing change from the humid weather of outdoors. Today I ordered the Icy Grass Jelly Series which was refreshing. All toppings were well cooked and very enjoyable. read more
1 year ago
The taro paste mixed with vanilla ice cream is great, not too sweet, very refreshing in a hot Hawai'i Ala Moana shopping day. Service was attentive, helpful, and quick, especially comparing with other US cities. However, maybe because of the few crowds they have and the echo effects from the room, it was pretty noisy with kids and parents being a bit loud. read more
On the bottom floor of Ala Moana near Marshalls, Meet Fresh is a brightly lit and pretty spacious spot. The restaurant feels pretty clean and has more than a handful of tables but not an overwhelming abundance. There are booths and tables of different sizes, accommodating for parties of various sizes. There is a counter to the left of the entrance and seating to the right. There is also a self-service kiosk. The service is quite efficient. There are laminated menus on the counter. These menus display the variety of drinks and food options available at Meet Fresh. There are a lot of options! Various fruit, milk, seasonal, fresh, winter melon, and other teas. Some of the teas can come fluffy, which means there is cheese foam on top. The food options range from waffles to tofu puddings to shaved ice. There may be other food options but these seemed to be the main ones. The shaved ice seemed quite large from the ones we saw. We got a few drinks such as the mango and passion fruit green tea, the mango green tea, winter melon tea, and fluffy winter melon tea. The drinks were good -- the teas were sweeter than expected but not overwhelmingly so. We did not love the fluffy winter melon tea -- it did not cause much of a difference in flavor to have it fluffy. We also got the matcha bubble waffle and chocolate chip bubble waffle. They were crispy on the edges and dough-y in the bubbles. The flavors were pretty subtle but still good! Our final food item was a passion fruit sorbet, which was solid and what you would expect. Everything was pretty good. A bit pricey but not insanely so. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
A solid choice for a quick frosty dessert. We tried the Mango shaved ice today and added boba and super q mochi, which was flavorful but not my favorite texture (being dusted in powder). Staff were friendly and the self order kiosk was straightforward, but I do wish they had some photos of what all the different additional toppings looked like. Mango was tart and sweet, the way I prefer it, and that tower was definitely tall! Pretty good size for three people to tackle. read more
3 years ago
1 year ago
It's hot so we need some shave ice... "Meet Fresh" provides quality taro shaved ice and three of us share a big taro shaved ice plus taro ball and we have a blast in a hot day.... read more
1 year ago
Came here for an afternoon treat. Cool and refreshing desserts on the pricey side. Large portions no matter what size you order that it's completely shareable. read more
3 years ago
This is my second time visiting meet fresh, the first time I ordered a boba drink and it was ok nothing spectacular. Decided to try it out again but this time I wanted something refreshing so I went with the mango berry shave ice with 2 flans on the side. The portion was huge and can be shared with 2 others. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the taste and texture. The strawberry jam/purée sauce tasted artificial with real strawberries (to sweet and over powering) and the mango was too tart/tangy. As for the texture it was the huge chunks of ice for me. The flan was tiny and bland and it was more jello like and tasted watered down. My friend and I couldn't even finish it. As for service let's just say it was awkward waiting at the register for someone to take our order, at least acknowledge us. Personally not my cup of tea but maybe you'll like it. For the hefty price of $18 I shoulda went to Jejubing. read more
Very good customer service, fast dessert creation, spacious seating, and my dessert was yummy!!! The almond pudding at the bottom was even silkier than almond float (which I also love). Hours are attached. The toppings were generous-and don't laugh-I gauge that based on having enough toppings with every spoonful of sorbet/pudding. The family next to us ordered a medium mango(straw)berry shaved ice with ice cream. I had considered that as well and am glad I didn't get it tonight- it looked huge!!! I'll probably get it next time l, though, when I have a bigger appetite, ha ha;) (Reminder: Download the app to earn points.) read more
Taiwanese shaved ice and boba! Located next to Surfer's Bakery in Ala Moana. We ordered a medium mangoberry shaved ice and it came in a HUGE mountain of shaved ice full of diced mangos and strawberries with a scoop of ice cream on top. Throughout the ice, there was something sweet drizzled in it too. Service is quick and excellent. I recommend! read more
TLDR: my new favorite spot for Asian desserts! Highly recommend their soup-y pudding-y options I've been meaning to try this place since it opened and finally got around to it! Meet Fresh serves a variety of Asian desserts like bingsu, boba drinks, and bubble waffles, but I was most excited for what I call "dessert soups." We got hot red bean and cold grass jelly soups and loved both! The desserts are pricey but the portions are large and delicious so it's worth it! We did takeout which was a little confusing - when we arrived no one greeted us despite the store being practically empty. The takeout order counter was empty so we assumed they were still making it. After waiting 5-10 minutes we were flagged down and it seemed like they had our order ready for a while but it was hidden behind the counter? Very strange. The dessert was very good in any case and met our high expectations, so I didn't deduct a star. read more
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Dear Mia,…
Meet Fresh Service was prompt. There is a lot of seating too. We wanted specialized shave ice for dessert, so wanted to try Meet Fresh. We have had the similar shave ice in Korea. The red bean milk shave ice dessert in Korea was excellent! Compared to the Korean red bean milk shave ice, Meet Fresh shave ice is good, but NOT as fine as what we had in Korea. It does make a difference. That being said, the red bean milk shave ice is very good. Meet Fresh is a great place to get your dessert fix. read more
2 years ago
Nice spot to come and grab dessert after church. Stopped in this afternoon due to a recommendation from our church friends and it was great! The medium sized Strawberry Milk Shaved Ice was a perfect portion for my wife and I. It was even better because our little one just ate all the fresh strawberries out of it. If you're a fan of ice cream, I definitely recommend asking for a scoop or two to be put on the bottom as well. The ice cream definitely goes well with the shaved ice. Although a bit pricey, this place has definitely been added to our list for dessert and we will be back soon! read more
Inside the Ala Moana Mall but on the outside of the mall edge. Taiwanese/Chinese desserts. My daughter wanted to stop here for one. We got 2 different ones to try. Mine was almond soup. Not bad. Reminded me of having it when I was growing up and my mom made some. Orders are placed at a kiosk. High tech. Haha. Easy order. Good desserts. Price is fair to high. read more
When I'm on O'ahu, my go to spot is always Meet Fresh. The desserts are noteworthy and always the best! However, the pudding and q mochi shaved ice is a dessert masterpiece. From the moment it arrived at my table, I was in awe of its presentation. The fluffy shaved ice was piled high and perfectly shaved, creating a soft and refreshing base. The pudding was creamy and velvety, adding a smooth texture to each bite. But the star of the show was the q mochi, which had a delightful chewiness that contrasted with the delicate texture of the shaved ice. While eating this dessert, you can find an array of textures in the dish. The combination of flavors was simply heavenly. When in O'ahu, I eat this as my dessert almost everyday. If you're a dessert lover looking for a unique and satisfying treat, I highly recommend trying Meet Fresh's pudding and q mochi shaved ice! read more
From Meet Fresh at Ala Moana last night before theology class at church . $17. We couldn't finish it in time for class. Shaved ice top with a scoop of ice cream. There's caramel pudding and almond pudding. Mochi, red beans and winter melon jelly and coconut shavings. WOW amazing try. What a treat to share it with someone. Love it so much! read more
This has been my boyfriend and I's summer essential dessert spot! We saw a picture of the Pudding & Q Mochi Milk Shaved Ice and we had to give it a try! Since the difference between a medium and a large size is just $1, we decided on getting the large. It is so massive but perfect because you can take the leftovers to go. The staff is always working so hard making everyone's orders. I love how this spot stays open late! It's perfect to grab dessert with friends and chat! Once you try it here, you won't be able to resist! I have to stop myself from coming here every week to treat myself! read more
2 years ago
Yay to Taiwanese dessert spots! I love their desserts here especially their signature icy grass jelly with taro mochi. This place gives me nostalgia for Taiwan! read more
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1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Ste 1320
Honolulu, HI 96814
Ala Moana
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(808) 809-9034
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Where is this restaurant located in the mall?
It is on the mauka side closer to Kona and Piikoi street on the ground level. It is next to surf bakeshop and the vitamin shop. You have to walk past the post office towards…
Is there take out?
Yes. The deserts come packaged in a nice little to-go container :)
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