Yes yes yes! I think I found my new favorite dessert spot for the summer! These Korean shaved ice are where it's at! They are perfectly light, and sweet and packed with flavor! You don't feel like you're eating shaved ice! You feel like you're eating a fluffy cloud! When you walk in, you are greeted by kiosks where you place your order. You don't have much interaction with the staff other than than they calling out your number when your order is ready Only downside is they were playing music way too loud! The store itself had maybe 1-2 other parties inside... but the music was too loud we practically had to yell at each other to MAYBE hear the person right next to us. I definitely was not a fan of that vibe. The dessert itself though was phenomenal read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best desserts in LA. Light and refreshing, with good portions. A single can definitely feed two people! I get the injeolmi every time. Tastes like peanut butter to me but my cousin says coffee. -1 Star because the wifi was down and you had to order through door dash. Would have been more convenient to have Square payment in store. Our order still came out quickly. Seating is decent but this place gets packed in the evenings! read more

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My kid has been on a Korean shaved ice kick. With her being newly graduated from Kinder [I know, WHAT A MILESTONE, right??!!] her father and I wanted to kick off Summer break with a trip to SoCal. In all honesty, the roadtrip kind of revolved around us being able to take our toddler to Oakobing. Located in LA's Koreatown, Oakobing specializes in bingsu. One glance at their melon version and my kid was absolutely sold! Please be advised that street parking is non existent and although there is signage for parking out in the back, this is not free. Self parking or valet options are available and will cost you a minimum of $5. Not a bad trade off in sparing yourself frustration, a headache, & a long walk IF YOU ARE EVEN ABLE TO MANAGE SOMETHING ALONG THE STREET. Seating is first come first serve and although there is an adjacent room available to help with the overflow of visitors, the main room where you do all of the ordering is the only cool option [temperature wise]. Don't be shy about hovering close by to patrons who are about to leave and wipe down your own tables with the supplies openly provided to guests. Purchases: * STRAWBERRY MATCHA [Large] Green tea shaved ice topped with fresh strawberries and matcha. * MANGO MELON [Large] Mango shaved ice in a melon bowl, topped with fresh melon balls and milk drizzle * STRAWBERRY [Single Bingsoo] Strawberry shaved ice topped with fresh strawberries and milk drizzle While I wished Oakobing offered melon bingsu with melon shaved ice and melon balls, they only offer the combo of mango shaved ice topped with melon. Strawberry version looked the most appetizing IMO and the match came highly recommended by other patrons. Pros: -The shaved ice is really finely shaved. This allows for a more pleasant and smooth dining experience. -The presentation is awesome- very IG worthy! -Bingsu is very light and refreshing. You aren't stuck eating a bunch of artificial flavors. -Condensed milk is provided so you can adjust the level of sweetness to your liking. Cons: -The melon wasn't remotely sweet. -The fruit flavoring in the ice was very very light. So light in the mango shaved ice that I couldn't decipher any mango whatsoever. -This wasn't my fave version of Korean bingsu. Money not well spent. 3 stars overall. I'm glad we made my daughter's day with this treat but the only thing that she seemed to enjoy was the actual fruit. The shaved ice was not great so a majority of our order ended in the trash. Service is more self serve as the staff is only responsible for making the orders and calling them out when ready. Over $50 spent, not including parking. I'd considered this a bust. read more

The place is very busy but orders were served quickly. Just hard to get a table to sit down. The shaved ice is very refreshing not too sweet. read more

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We came here on Memorial Day, about 15 minutes after they opened for the day and it was already packed! Crazy! We found metered parking directly across from Oakobing and walked over. I think there is parking behind the shops through the alley. I didn't know any specifics since I didn't park there. As we walked in the front doors, I got in line while hubby saved us a table. If you go out the back door, there is another room with more seating. I waited for my turn at the kiosk... you place the order yourself. Be sure to enter your phone number to earn loyalty points. I felt bad for the one lady making all the orders by herself. She was working as quickly as she could! I watched her for a little bit. She changed gloves often, keeping the ingredients separated. It wasn't long before I was taking my order to the table. I ordered two individual size bingsoos. One would have been ample for us to share. Each of them cost $8.50 and I got a side of Mochi for $2.25. This was some of the freshest Mochi topping I've had! Each piece was so super soft, even softer than marshmallows! They came in a condiment container so we could add them as we desired. Hubby's bingsoo was the Mango Melon and mine was the Mango. The shaved ice used was Mango for both. His had melon (Honeydew) balls and mine had mango chunks. This wasn't the best bingsoo I've had, but it was refreshing and made for a nice dessert! I thought I had been here before and I was right! It was Homibing and since my visit in 2017, it has become Oakobing. I'm glad we got to come check it out! The shaved ice menu still looks the same, except for the updated prices! read more

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Oakobing | Los Angeles 1. Strawberry shaved ice ~ strawberry shaved ice topped w/ fresh strawberries and milk drizzle 2. Matcha latte Oakobing is a popular Korean dessert cafe in Koreatown known for its bingsu (shaved ice). The ice is shaved super fine and topped with fresh fruit and creamy milk drizzle. Tried the strawberry bingsu and a matcha latte -- perfect mix of fresh, creamy, and not too sweet. read more

Oakobing - Strawberry Shaved Ice x Iced Matcha Latte - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute Korean shaved ice cafe! There's lots of options to choose from. It was super busy when we arrived. Parking is tough with the large amounts of people. Seating was completely full and spills over to an extra room they have for seating. The waiting line was out the door for the two ordering kiosks. The Injeolmi Shaved Ice was my favorite. It is a creamy milk flavor. Ice was finely shaved and melted in the mouth nicely. Mochi pieces gave it extra texture. Dirty green tea oreo shaved ice has a shot of coffee on the side to drizzle on. The green tea isn't really a strong taste and the ice just makes it more watery. Coffee drizzled on just made the dessert a little more bitter. Overall an okay place for shaved ice. I'll probably only order the injeolmi shaved ice next time! read more

Oakobing - Dirty Green Tea Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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OK, so this place was good, don't get me wrong. But I was expecting a little bit more. I know this is one of the top places in Koreatown, but I feel like I've had slightly better once elsewhere. The flavor of the snow I got was good, but it didn't allow me very much. I would have liked maybe more condensed milk on the side, the container they give is kind of small, but I probably could've asked for more. Overall, I think it's worth a shot, but I would probably not come back unless I'm really craving it. read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent shaved ice! Great flavor and texture. We enjoyed our mango dish with red beans and mochi. Kiosk ordering was convenient. There was seating in the main space and also an overflow room in the back. read more

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We visited Oakobing for dessert after dining at Hangari Kalguksu nearby just before for lunch. Although it was just down the street, we had to pay again for parking since we weren't allowed to leave the respective lots without paying extra. $5 parking just to grab dessert was a bit of a sting but for LA it's to be expected. The place was somewhat small but wasn't really busy for a Saturday afternoon, and we noticed they had some spacious auxiliary seating areas specifically for Oakobing across the hall. At first glance, the prices seemed sort of high for shaved ice, so we opted for sharing 2 of the smallest personal sizes ($8.5 each). It turns out that this size was plenty. I'm not sure how big the regular bowls are, but I think especially after a meal the personal size is plenty for a satisfying dessert for 2 people. I'm assuming part of the large price difference in sizes comes down to the large amount of fresh fruit that comes on their regular bowls. Still, we very much enjoyed our bowls. The ice is shaved almost impossibly thin, and rather than melting into a pool of water almost turns into a sorbet/ice cream like texture, which is very satisfying to eat. I enjoyed how their condensed milk topping was diluted to form a lighter cream that was more sauce-like than think and drizzle-like. It all lended to making the dessert enjoyably light. I would definitely drop by again, especially if we could avoid the parking costs. read more

Oakobing - Strawberry Shaved Ice (Small) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had really high hopes for this place considering it was recommended by a friend and the positive reviews, but we were pretty disappointed. We ordered the mango bingsoo with a side of the melon balls. I like the texture of the snow, but the flavor left much to be desired. It has an artificial mango taste that isn't very pleasant. The mangos were also not fresh... tasted like the frozen mangos you get at the freezer section of the grocery store. I wish it was also in a bowl, since it's pretty messy eating it on the plate. Every time I tried to scoop some snow, some would fall onto the tray since the plate is so small. The melon balls were fine, slightly sweet but not super ripe. I like that you can order through a kiosk and that there's pictures of what you are ordering. The snow came out reasonably quickly considering there was only one person working. The interior has plenty of tables for you to sit down and enjoy your desserts. We parked nearby for lunch and walked over, but parking seems pretty limited/difficult (standard for LA though I guess, lol). read more

Oakobing - Mango bingsoo with side of melon balls - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As someone who never craves bingsoo this place really impressed me. The shaved ice was creamy and not too icy. We tried the mango, green tea, and strawberry. My favorite was the mango but they were all good. The portions for the larger size are massive so definitely good for sharing! read more

My go to shaved ice dessert spot. Got the matcha one this time, which comes with red bean and mochi. It wasn't too sweet and was really light, which I liked because it doesn't make me feel too guilty having a sweet treat. ive also had the strawberry one and mango melon in the past and it is so refreshing. Parking can be a little rough since it's mainly street parking, but they do have valet in the back. Ordering is super easy since it's all self service kiosks. There's plenty of seating, but it does get really packed at night. Overall, always a solid spot and I'd definitely keep coming back! read more

Oakobing - matcha bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yummiest shaved ice I've ever had. Perfect spot to go for a nice late night dessert in Koreatown. read more

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I went on a Wednesday night around 7:30 and it was relatively empty. It was pretty packed by the time we left though so I would expect a wait if you're going a little later at night. We ordered at the kiosk and got our food super quick. We also got lucky with street parking nearby which was free after 6pm I think Pineapple: 4/5 this is a special flavor that I think is only available in April. I liked it but kinda wished it was a little more sour. Note: I like Oakobing a lot in general bc their bingsu is a creamier than other places but this was $20 so def not something I would get often. It was big enough that my friend and I were pretty full and didn't wanna finish it so it probably is a good amount for 3-4 people read more

Oakobing - pineapple shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow I get why this place is very popular because they are not stingy with the portions and all the flavor is really nice and refreshing!!!! Came here on a random Saturday but I will say for how popular and busy it is its very crowded and minimal seating and very claustrophobic so if you're with friends and family I either suggest taking it to go orr eat it in the car because you will have to struggle finding seating here. Either then that everything was very nice and fun, the service and the food was very good and fast! Definitely will come back with a better game plan! :)) read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Oakobing is definitely one of my favorite dessert spots in Ktown! I stopped by with some friends on a Saturday night and it was packed. You order at the self service kiosks. I appreciate how they have smaller single bingsu as well as the full sized options. We got the mango melon full sized shaved ice, which comes in a half melon bowl with melon balls - it was so refreshing and perfect for sharing. That said, it does get very crowded on weekend evenings and finding a table was a bit of a challenge. They have indoor as well as limited outdoor tables. Tables weren't really cleaned as frequently, likely as the staff were simply so busy. Parking can be tricky especially on busy weekend evenings. read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered the matcha strawberry shaved ice. The matcha shaved ice itself was good! But I would say very minimal strawberry to it. They topped it off with some strawberries but it was sour. There wasn't any other strawberry flavorings to it. I want to come back and try the purely strawberry one and see if it's better. It gets pretty busy but they do have kiosks to order and the line goes by quick. read more

Oakobing - Strawberry Matcha Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here on a Wednesday evening around 9 PM and it was super packed, we had a hard time getting seating. We got the mango, mango melon, and strawberry banana bingsoos. I only tried the mango melon. We also got 2 sides of mochi. I thought the ice part was very refreshing, and the fruit was ripe and sweet. However, I feel like for the price, the bingoos should have had mochi included with it. I also felt like it was missing something creamy, like ice cream. They did give condensed milk, but it wasn't nearly enough, and they wouldn't give any more without charging extra. read more

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Oakobing is such a refreshing treat and a must have when in LA! Not the typical shaved ice with syrup, their shaved ice is full of flavor (think of melona icecream). And to top it off, they give a small cup of condensed milk to add on and make it creamier. The inside is clean with a good amount of tables even further inside. Order on the self-kiosk then find a seat and wait for them to text you when your order is ready! The service has always been good and love that they have monthly new flavors, but was hoping they would have black sesame regularly. There is a parking structure right across for $5 or you can find street parking. There is limited seating inside/outside so I would recommend having a friend find a table while you order. We tried their strawberry and melon shaved ice and both were delicious. The melon balls were super cute and juicy. Although the last time we went again, the balls were not placed with as much love as the first time (not as aesthetically pleasing) :( but still good! They also provide small sharing cups which is perfect for large groups. 2 large size oakobings were perfect for 6 people. I would def recommend stopping by for a nice treat to cool off to and am excited for more of their flavors.. maybe jackfruit or durian next!! read more

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After dinner nearby, three of us stopped by Oakobing for bingsoo. The way they do shaved ice here is really interesting. The take a block of flavored ice and use a machine to shave it into little sheet-like pieces before finishing it with various toppings and drizzles. SINGLE SIZE BINGSU: GREEN TEA While the presentation was beautiful, it was pretty hard to eat. We made a mess on our trays every time we tried to get a spoonful. The green tea flavor was very strong, but the mochi was hard and not the soft, chewy ones I expected. It was fine, but I'd want to try something else next time. The single size was good to share with others if you're not looking to eat too much. Overall, I wasn't as impressed with Oakobing as I had hoped after all the hype I've heard about it. read more

Oakobing - Single Green Tea Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came with four friends on a Saturday evening for a pre-dinner dessert. It was quite crowded when we arrived, but there was ample seating. The interior was very clean and welcoming. I tried the strawberry shave ice and mango shave ice. They were both delicious and creamy. I personally liked the strawberry shave ice the best as it was sweeter. Overall, I had a great time and will be back for more! read more

Oakobing - Mango Shaved Ice Strawberry Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is busy but worth it. We were lucky and didn't have to wait in line for too long, but a long line formed after we ordered. You order at the kiosk, which was easy and convenient, and the bingsu came out pretty quickly. We ordered the strawberry and the mango melon bingsu. Both were delicious, but I liked the strawberry one more since it pairs really well with the condensed milk. There's a decent amount of seating inside, but it fills up fast. I do wish the interior was a bit cleaner, the floor was a little dirty with bingsu drips and water spills. They offer parking in a small private garage for $5. read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice and Strawberry Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to many bingsoo places (including Korea, Socal, and Norcal), and this is by far the best one in my opinion! I used to come here every chance I get when visiting LA, and I would order the regular big one to share with another person, and the portions are absolutely HUGE, i would get way too full after... but don't fret! They now have single size portions that are smaller and you can get more flavors to try and share in a bigger group! I got the single sized strawberry and mango, and oh my goodness this was to die for! I love how they use flavored shaved iced instead of the classic milk ice and syrup like other places do. This is what makes them truly stand out. The fruits were huge as well and the shaved ice was sweet and delicious. Make sure to add condensed milk because that is what makes it taste so much better. Also I love that they are open late, but they are pretty busy so it's always hard to get a table read more

Oakobing - strawberry and mango single size bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to Oakobing around 10PM and the place was still packed, which honestly already told me the desserts were going to be good. The atmosphere was lively and cozy at the same time, with lots of people hanging out late at night enjoying dessert together. It felt like such a fun spot for a late night sweet treat. I ordered the single green tea shaved ice and the single mango melon shaved ice, and both were amazing. The texture of the shaved ice was incredibly soft and fluffy, almost like fresh snow. The green tea flavor tasted rich and authentic without being too sweet, while the mango melon one was super refreshing and loaded with fresh fruit flavor. The portions were generous even for the single size, and everything tasted really high quality. Service was also quick and friendly despite how busy it was when I went. Honestly, probably the best shaved ice I've had so far. Definitely worth the hype and somewhere I'd gladly come back to again. read more

Oakobing - Single Green Tea Shaved Ice and Single Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oakobing is such a cute dessert spot, I always stop by when I'm in the area. The bingsoo is super light and fluffy, not overly sweet, and perfect for sharing (even with the single size). We try different flavors every time we go and everything always tastes really fresh, especially the fruit toppings. The cafe itself has a clean, cozy vibe and makes for a nice late-night dessert stop or casual catch-up spot with friends. Service was quick and everyone working there was really friendly. Prices are a little on the higher side, but the portions are pretty generous. Definitely one of the better bingsoo places I've tried in LA! read more

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One of my favorite dessert places in LA!! Despite the limited seating due to how busy it can get, the service is always fast and the place itself is really clean. The only difficult part is finding good street parking at night!! Highly recommend the mango & honeydew melon bingsoo. read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I considered this place average. I got the mango shaved ice which includes a very small amount of mango on one side and very tiny amount of milk/cream. The large size is huge which consists mainly of a lot of shaved ice, easily serves four people so the small size works good for two or three people. read more

Oakobing - Large mango dessert - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Maybe we just happened to order the wrong thing, but I was disappointed by my experience. The mango melon bingsoo is ther signature flavor, so I was determined to try it, served in a melon bowl. This ended up sounding much more exciting than it actually was...all this was was half a melon with mango shaved ice, topped with a few melon balls. The shaved ice itself was a nice, fluffy sorbet texture, but I was underwhelmed by the lack of variety and toppings. Refreshing? Yes. Satisfying? Not quite. Good for those who enjoy fruity frozen flavors. read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Bingsoo - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oakobing was delightfully delicious! I have had bingsoo previously mainly at Sul and Beans and this place was a pleasant, refreshing surprise. There were a vast amount of flavors that ranged from injeoulmi to mango, but the way it was prepared surprised me the most. I opted for the strawberry bingsoo and it was delicious. The bingsoo was different than Sul and Beans as it didn't feature the milky snow ice with strawberry syrup and fruit. Instead it featured the actual strawberry flavor in the ice with fresh strawberries and condensed milk on the side. It was still delicious and I liked the blend - it almost reminded me of a Class302 shaved ice. The strawberries were also ripe and sweet. Service was great and the self-serve kiosk make ordering a breeze. I would recommend if youre in the area! read more

Oakobing - Strawberry Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came in tonight after eating dinner and loved it!! I got the mango and tried the strawberry. Both were sooooooo good!!! Can't wait to go back and try the other ones. You order at the screen and we actually got lucky with a table as it as pretty crowded. I'll be back! read more

Oakobing - Mango and the other is strawberry - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oakobing is my go-to bingsu place in soCal. You can get a small bingsu all for yourself, or a bigger bingsu to share. The latte drinks are also quite good too, and I like the injeolmi one a lot. The ktown location is small but has a decent amount of seating in the main shops, there's also a room in the back of the shop with more seats. read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely delicious. The service was fast and ordering was easy. I got the mango shaved ice. read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking is difficult but you can pay $5 and park in a side lot. Basically next door to this location. We love bingsu and this spot is crazy busy. No seats but a table left and we snagged it but it was dirty and floors were sticky. This place was full right up til they said all orders will be to go from then on out as they were closing soon. It is light and love that the melon balls are on top and mango is in the shavings. We would come back for the melon balls again. read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice. Single Mango Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For a single serve this hits the spot! Feels like drinking a whole cup of matcha tea in the form of snowy ice. Make sure to use the tray cuz it gets messy!! As you dig in the snow the rest may fall all over and it is a mess to clean up if you do not have the tray or tissues under. I did not care for mochi but she gave anyway and I have to say it was a good thing she gave as it added to the flavor with a hint of sweetness. For those who do not like desserts too sweet, this small amount of mochi and milk is all you need. I could barely finish all of this single size dessert. Thank goodness my eyes didn't get too greedy and get the regular size one! read more

Oakobing - Matcha Green Tea Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After hearing so much about Oakobing, I was finally able to stop by one night after dinner at a nearby Korean BBQ. It was honestly the perfect dessert, because it was light, fresh, and just sweet enough to finish off the night with. I got the special pineapple, it's a mountain of shaved snow and pineapple rounded out in spheres, atop a bowl of a hollowed out half of a pineapple. Great to share for a group of 3-4. The place is small and there isn't a lot of tables, so have your friends save a table while you order via the kiosk. The lines can get pretty long at times as well. read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been coming here around ten years and didn't go for a little bit and suddenly had a craving for it. The last time I came was a few years ago and I'm pleasantly surprised to see that the quality has remained consistent, fruit is sweet, portions are still massive and shareable, and prices are still reasonable. $15.99 for a fruit stacked shaved ice that is easily shareable between 4 people is such a steal. The shaved ice is so soft and not too sweet. Glad I stopped back in again, such a nostalgic spot for me! read more

Oakobing - Strawberry full size - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The taste is very simple. Nothing special. I don't like it. I hope they will update more topics read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice Oreo Tiramisu Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We got the Mango Melon Shaved Ice at Oakobing. This thing was huge. Like, legitimately bigger than my face. Portion size alone already makes it worth it. The shaved ice was light, refreshing, and perfect if you want something sweet but not too heavy. Service was fast, even though the place was packed. The staff kept things moving, which I really appreciated. Ambiance-wise, it was definitely crowded, but the space still felt modern and clean, so it didn't feel chaotic or uncomfortable. Overall, great spot if you're craving a refreshing dessert and don't mind a lively atmosphere. Would definitely come back. read more

Oakobing - Shaved Ice Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Large serving do $15 each We came on a Saturday after 10pm and it was super busy. We only waited about 10 mins for it to come out. They have additional seatings in the back outside of the store and some seating outside as well. Flavor was good. I got the green tea shaved iced and it was very flavorful. My friends got the Oreo tiramisu and it had an espresso shot included it in as well. I would like to come back again! read more