Service was pretty terrible but the rolled ice cream was really quite disgusting. Even my two year old didn't want to eat any. Stale icy and grainy. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Worst texture imaginable - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Located inside Langham square by the ramp opposite of T&T store. Parking outdoors and underground. This area can get chaotic so just park underground if there aren't any spots. This place has quite a few seats and booths available, very cute mural by the wall and cute decors! There's one table Japanese style seating of 4 people as well which is a nice touch. You can order right at the counter and staff will bring food right to you. They offer snacks like fries, chicken wings, tempura, etc. Different toasts as well and of course ice cream. It's pretty fast, you can come here possibly for dinner/lunch if you want snack based food. I definitely want to try their other desserts next time and the different toasts they have. read more

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I've walked by this ice cream shop so many times and I am so glad to have the opportunity to finally try it. I came here on Monday night after dinner and there were lots of tables available. There is an assortment of ice cream flavours to choose from such as matcha, mango, black sesame, hojicha, Oreo, chocolate etc. You can pair the ice cream with the tasty toppings too many to list. I went with the red bean with rice dumpling and honey jelly. Everything was perfect - not too sweet. The matcha ice cream tasted like shaved layers of ice cream. It was the perfect dessert to have after dinner. Make sure to check this place out. Thanks for having me Roji Monster Ice Cream :) read more

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Love the ice cream Amazing flavors Little space for dine in though Great customer service. read more

Came here during our walk last week when the weather was so nice and beautiful. Inside was nice was clean, very simple Japanese type look. Got the matcha sundae to go. The man making the sundae took about 15 minutes to make it. Carefully crafting the sundae. We were the only one plus a patron who was already eating their icecream before us. I have to say it was delicious. It was not too sweet, and the matcha was nice, and not too bitter. The cereal at the bottom helped add sweetness to the ice cream. The mochi was sooo yummy, chewy and soft. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Very clean and nice seating area/ environment. Service was quick though the server was busy Shaved ice cream was just ok. Oreo ice cream didn't really taste like Oreo. The candy eyes were not good. I find the price was a bit high for the portion received. read more

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Monster mango icecream tasted very light. Rice dumplings are chewy but have a watery aftertaste. Service was fast for the desserts but she wasnt the best at english. Not too loud and music was very low. Debit card only! read more

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TL DR: come here for the cute aesthetics and desserts, service was not great 3.75/5 rounds up to 4.... Food: There's a wide selection of desserts. From their famous ice cream and dessert bundles this could be a great place for you to share with a group of friends. Also a wide selection of drinks. Ice scream, however it is not lactose friendly so it's encouraged that you bring some lactase pills. Waffle: 3.5/5 Price was OK a little bit higher than some of the other dessert places around this area. Waffle came with some chocolate sauce, bananas, strawberries, and a little bit of soft serve. Waffle texture was crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Monster Shaved Ice cream: 4/5 Ice cream came with a number of other items. We got the Matcha flavored. I thought everything was really well balanced. Overall, this was truly the epitome of sweet but not too sweet. Side dishes, a little bit more than the ice cream itself but it is very cute. Texture is really unique like a combination of shaved ice and ice cream. Elite tip: they do not take credit card! Ambiance: 4/5 Cute and instagrammable . Decor is cohesive black and white tones. Decor style pan Asian/ Japanese theme. Service: 2.5/5: Not super friendly, not really smiley, didn't ask if we needed water refills, when asked questions appeared to be more annoyed than helpful. Maybe it was a really bad day or maybe it was really long day? Not my best experience with service at a restaurant. read more

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Location/Service This place is located in the Langham Place plaza - at the ground level near the corner. The place has plenty of underground parking - so no need to stress over the busyness. Pretty nice interior - modern and good lightning. I like the Japanese theme throughout to fit the drinks and food. Staff was friendly and tried to make the orders as quickly as they can. Food Mostly a drink and dessert spot. Should check out their variety of themed drinks and waffles or shaved ice. I like how the shaved ice is a more soft in comparison - easier on the palette. The use of red bean also complemented the green matcha as well. Their drinks are also very warm - perfect for a winter day, but a bit on the sweeter side for those who want to watch their sugar intake. This place is great for the kids since the food items are so cute and nicely done. Great for dates as well. read more

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Usually come for the soft serve in the summer but this time we sat down for a snack. Their combos were nice, which included options of 2 dishes plus a pot of tea. Portions were very generous and we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. There's about 4 tables of 4 seat seatings. read more

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A refreshingly cute spot with a fun monster theme and perfect for a break from the endless sea of bbt choices around here! Dessert-wise, I'd call it a success. Yes, the staff could be more friendly, and honestly, the combo pricing doesn't quite add up, so ordering individual items makes more sense. The shaved ice flavor is decent, not amazing, but I still enjoyed it. However, the atmosphere and theme -down to monster macarons and quirky décor- are what make it special. For the experience alone, I'd happily return. It's a treat that's more than just dessert! read more

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I absolutely love this dessert spot even though it's located in a very busy plaza and sometimes it's hard to find parking. The decor of this shop is really nice and cozy, it also gives me a Japanese vibe. My kids love coming here, they love the whole monster theme and the cute desserts. I ordered the matcha monster ice cream with a choice of two toppings. It was delicious! However, I do find the portion is a bit small for the price though. read more

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The perfect dessert spot to bring a child. I thought the monster eyes added a unique touch, and the Sakura jelly was delicate and beautiful. Not the best shaved ice I've ever had but it was a fond memory with my friend. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Good for a photo of cute looking dessert but bland and pricey overall. They are stingy with topping portions and the black sesame flavour was very watered down. Our server was also very cold and seemed reluctant to even take our orders. Definitely overrated and wouldn't try again. read more

Great place to go for a cute and calm place for ice cream/dessert. We shared a roji monster matcha ice cream, as well as the marshmallow toast which has bananas - our server said this was the most popular toast item. The desserts are very visually appealing but the taste is just ok. The interior is also nice - makes the place feel light and airy. They also have hot foods that we didnt try. A good place to come if youre looking for a cute place to eat read more

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For a few years, I have wanted to drop by Roji Monster Ice Cream to try its monster shaved ice cream, complete with large eyes. I am not the trendy type. I managed to drop last week on a Wednesday afternoon, just after the eatery opens at 2 pm. Roji Monster is located at Langham Square. Parking can be nuts, mainly because folks like to park off to the side and it clogs up the traffic flow. It's also due to volume. This eatery is on the south side, across from T&T, steps away from Cuppa Tea. I found a spot that larger cars wouldn't consider. We recently had a good amount of snow fall in Markham, so there are some parking spots that have become mini snow hills. The beautiful thing about driving a smaller car is that I can park my car and share it with a mountain of snow that is partially occupying it. I backed in the spot and headed over. I walked in. It was fairly busy, with roughly two booths available. A woman greeted me. I let her know that I wanted to dine in. She was welcoming, asking me to sit wherever I'd like. I took the booth at the very back of the eatery. A short moment later, she returned with a bunch of menus. She was kind to point out what some of the popular menu items were. It was helpful! I have always wanted to try the monster ice cream. I got the matcha. You can also select toppings. I went with frozen berries and dango with matcha jelly. Yep, I paired matcha ice cream with matcha jelly. It didn't take long for my ice cream to arrive. It was enjoyable watching the woman make it from afar. The matcha ice cream comes in a frozen brick. It gets placed into a special blue machine where it is shaved. It's pretty cool. The monster ice cream looks cute, with big eyes. I like that the ice cream is slightly sweet. The matcha flavour was decent. Not super strong. Not terribly subtle. Perfect. I paired it with frozen berries. So refreshing! I tried the dango, which were two warm rice dumplings. They didn't have a ton of flavour and weren't sweet, but were chewy. I also got matcha jelly, which is a stronger version of Jello. With the wooden spoon, it does take some effort to break the jelly up into smaller portions. If you get discouraged, you could simply throw the entire jelly square in your mouth. I won't tell. I could taste the matcha flavour, but it was subtle compared to the matcha ice cream. I also got a marshmallow latte. You could choose what latte flavour you wanted. I chose hojicha. It came on a tray. The marshmallow was so cute. You are giving a wooden stirring stick to scoop the marshmallow into the latte. Well, that was a huge fail for me. My marshmallow guide did a head-first dive into my latte. The wooden stick did help me flip the poor marshmallow around. It would have been easier if I had just grabbed the marshmallow and placed it in my latte. The beverage was hot enough to melt this marshmallow. I saw this cute guy disintegrate and ultimately add to the yumminess of this latte. It's kind of weird seeing the slow death of your cute marshmallow... haha! I love hojicha. It's the roasted taste of green tea that I enjoy. There was dairy in this drink, but it wasn't a whole lot. It was comforting, as I was congested and I could breathe better the more I consumed this drink. I loved it. I would get it again. I used the washroom before I left. It's gender-neutral and there's only one at the back. It was clean. It also serves as a storage area. The lighting is motion-activated. I paid at the counter. I also tipped. This place only accepts cash and debit cards. I tapped with my debit card. Done! I had a great experience. On Uber Eats, there is currently a BOGO on monster ice cream. It is both tempting and deadly. I know that I could eat both monster ice cream order effortlessly! I will be back to try more items from the menu. I'm so glad that I finally stopped by. (4) read more

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Pretty nice dessert place in Markham. Cute-looking items, decent tastes, with pleasant presentations. Great for IG. Okay portion with this price. Both the Marshmallow Banana Toast and the Monster Ice Cream were good. The Monster Waffle was gimmicky. Overall, it's not bad at all for a cozy dessert there. read more

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This little ice cream place was cute and the kids loved it. We ordered the monster ice cream - black sesame with dango with red bean and honey chestnuts -milk with cheesecake and osmanthus honey jelly -chocolate with chocolate chips and frozen berries -mango with cheesecake and corn flakes read more

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Really cute dessert and drink place with a comfortable ambiance and pleasant decor. We always see the same woman running the shop and service is great. We ordered several varieties of the shaved ice and various teas and drinks. Everything was delicious and the design was very cute. Overall a great place for IG, a date, or just to hang out. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Took my two boys for Japanese ice cream, it was half full when we came in Sunday afternoon. Inside deco is very cute and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and can speak Mandarin as well. We ordered two monster ice creams at $12 each, included 2 toppings. Both Oreo and mango flavors are very good with airy texture. Also ordered a soft serve mocha in a cup, it is very light and not too sweet, I like it. Will come back for other options on the menu. read more

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I really liked Roji! Cute little store in Markham (across from the T&T and Mall). They don't have a tonne of seating, but was able to easily get a spot on a weekend evening. Ordered a mango shave ice and mochi toast and a genmaicha tea. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend! read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Mango shave ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Love the Yelp event!! Yummy hojicha ice with manyamy toppings to choose from. I had the red beam with mochi and matcha jelly and mochi topping. Service was quick and friendly. I like how they decorate the place with their log on the lanterns and an Japanese style area. I love how they displaced all their toppings to ppl to see in the fridge. read more

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Super cute ice cream place with unique presentation. When you walk in, the place looks more like a sushi restaurant than an ice cream joint. We ordered the milk and cacao ice cream. The texture start out like over frozen hard back, but then it start melting into a much softer. They give you a wide variety of unique toppings like Japanese cheesecake and rose jelly, but you can get the usual suspects, as well, i.e. oreo, sprinkles, etc. The toppings come out in separate dishes, can also be decorated. I did find it hard to eat the ice cream in the beginning as the spoons are these cute wooden numbers with no sharp edges. Also, I found it odd that when you dine in, you pay after you eat. Overall, found it to be novel and something I would try again; especially with kids. read more

I gotta be honest. The monster ice cream is super gimmicky imo (perhaps it was just because it's cuz we chose french cocoa flavour?). French cocoa flavour tasted like the chapman's/breyers ice cream you find at costco or the grocery store. The salted cherry jelly was subtle in taste and texture (gf was not a fan of it). The japanese cheesecake was a lil bit on the dry side (if you've tried uncle tetsu, then theres no comparison). The dango were pretty good! Nice and chewy. All in all though, the whole dessert just left me wanting more. I didn't quite feel satisfied. The red bean addition didn't really add much in terms of complement and the molasses just tasted strange w/ the dango. They also sell random japanese bottled drinks in the window next to the cashier which is quirky. My friend ordered one to try and he said it basically tasted like an orange fanta lol. It was fun to try this place once. Would I come back? Most likely not. I can find better shaved ice and ice cream elsewhere AND more comfortable seating elsewhere as well. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - French Cocoa Monster Ice Cream w/ japanese cheescake and salted cherry jelly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Cute cafe, fun for kids and fast service. Only a few tables inside but we went on a weeknight and were seated right away. Lots of flavours and toppings to choose from and their ice cream pops are delicious. I had the milk one and it tasted like cheesecake. Will definitely be back with the kids. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Milk popsicle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Roji monster is a cute cafe located in a large asian plaza with ample parking. We got the milk shaved ice which came with two choices of toppings which we chose matcha jelly mochis for. The shaved ice itself was good but I thought the portion was small for the price. It was inconvenient that credit cards weren't accepted but overall we still had a good experience! The table setting here and quaint ambiance would make it a good place for a dessert date read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Highly recommended go with kids lol Super cute for all the things, ordered the roasted tea latte for myself Kids ordered the shaved ice (milk and chocolate) read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Shaved ice here was very bland and lacked flavour, but the theme and interior are cute. Definitely a decent place to bring kids :)

Great spot for dessert after dinner. We walked in on a Wednesday night and there were still a few tables left although the restaurant itself is fairly small. A little on the quiet side because they don't play any music (at least not when I went). Monster ice cream - You get to choose flavour of ice cream and pick 2 sides. We got the uji matcha ice cream with sides of matcha wafers and dango with matcha jelly. The texture of the ice cream is nice, not too icy and not too soft. The matcha taste was good and the sides paired really well with the ice cream. I would get this same combo again even though they have a lot of sides to choose from! Monster waffle - You get to pick the flavour of the waffle. We got the original which came with some fruit and soft serve vanilla ice cream. The waffle was warm and chewy. Would recommend. Popcorn chicken and fries - Can't go wrong with some Taiwanese style popcorn chicken! The fries were good and crispy and I liked the mustard sauce on the side. Overall the food was solid and I would definitely come back again and order the same things. They have other snacks too I'd like to try like oden as well as a decent selection of drinks! read more

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This is such a wonderful place for dessert. I love the monster theme. Not only is the food themed, but so is the cafe. You can even collect little monster figurines! The Monster Mochi waffle was adorable and had the perfect texture. It's heavy so even though it looks small, it's quite filling. It came with milk soft serve, matcha cream and chocolate syrup. I would've preferred another flavour of soft serve but only one was available. The marshmallow latte was $6.99 I believe and you can pair it with any latte on the menu. I chose to pair it with the Hojicha Latte. I wouldn't recommend trying to stir/melt the marshmallow because it ends up making the drink overly sweet, so just leave that cute little thing there : D read more

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Cute small place in the T&T Kennedy Langham plaza. Parking can be crazy during weekends but you can always park underground! Not a super big place but there are a few booths and a front section where you take off your shoes to sit (similar to Japanese seating) Menu wise they offer both desserts and a few savory options. We mainly tried the desserts: For all monster shaved ice, it includes options for 2 sides Matcha monster shaved ice- Japanese cheese cake and vanilla soft serve cheesecake is just the typical Japanese cotton cheese cake slices. They weren't very strong in cheese like Uncle Tetsu was mild enough. Vanilla soft serve is fine nothing special here either. By the time the shaved ice is served, the soft serve starting to melt so I do wish they would manage this a bit better Cocoa shaved ice- Friend loves this and says this is very cocoa. She loves her chocolate so I would trust her on this if I were you lol Matcha latte with the monster marshmallow- gimcky, great taste but you prob don't need the marshmallow every time. You can order the latte just by itself. Overall, the shaved ice taste great but the candy eyes are gross. Great place to hang out with some friends and nice desserts though! read more

Well... looks like Roji Monster has landed on North American soil and they didn't go to LA, NYC, VAN... they came straight to the GTA! That's because we are the best!!! :D OK...enough flag waving. I was there just before the soft opening to do a photoshoot of their lovely and cute place. As all things go, they need to survive the soft opening and the craze of a new dessert place in Markham. My follow up visit was a short one. I just wanted a latte and see how they were doing. I'm glad to say that the Monster is doing well. Line up for about 10 mins for a table but mine was to go. They do have safety measures in place and copious quantities of sanitizers. I think the history is that this shaved and folded ice cream started in Japan, made it's way to Taiwan and it crossed the big blue ocean to land in Toronto. They have four flavours of monster. The matcha one was good but I think I preferred the chocolate. All in all... a welcomed dessert option... in a land of dominated by hundreds of over sugared BBT places. Cheers!!! read more

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Seen Roji Monster around for a while but never visited until now! They are known for their flaky shaved ice featuring a pair of super cute candy eyes. Each shaved ice cream comes with two sides that you are able to select from a wide selection. You can choose from toppings like cereal, frozen berries, or sprinkles to jellies. We went with the matcha jelly and houjicha jelly. Each comes with two shiratama balls, my faveeeeee. Normally these type of shaved ices are quite light but we found that Roji's ice base is definitely more creamy and heavy. No wonder they call it shaved ice cream and not shaved ice! The milk was nice and subtle but the matcha was better. Rich flavour and not too sweet. If you are in the area and craving a cold dessert, Roji Monster is worth trying! They also offer waffles and dango as well. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Matcha ice cream with houjicha jelly and red bean sides - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Uji Matcha ice cream was pretty smooth though there were a few odd tiny ice crystals. It was a big serving and used good quality green tea, yet was not bitter Unfortunately the Black Sesame Monster Ice Cream (what's on much of the publicity material) wasn't as good. While it looked cute it failed as a dessert. For starters, the Monster Ice cream is not ice cream. It's shaved ice. But not just any shaved ice. Shaved ice is meant to be fine, but this has an odd coherence (which is how they shape it the way they do). The resulting frozen confection is neither creamy nor light. The black sesame flavour wasn't too strong, though the flavour intensified as we went through the dish. The toppings, served on the side, weren't impressive either. Honey chestnut was alright, but the "Japanese cheesecake" was really sponge cake, and quite dry at that. They were also tiny portions, spoiling the balance of the dish. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Black sesame monster ice cream with Japanese cheesecake & honey chestnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Food was good for the price. Portions are enough for one person or maybe I don't like sharingShaved ice cream was delicious and can't go wrong with the hot drinks or snacks! Not to mention adorable presentation. Service was quick and efficient. Aesthetic and ambiance of the cafe was cute and cozy. Nice place to hang out. I tend to come back here often. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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I saw this cute monster ice cream place on instagram and decided to give it a try. It was a small little shop located in Langham Square. There were booths and also one tatami seating and we were lucky to get the tatami seating to have the Japanese experience. We have ordered their matcha monster which comes with 2 choices of toppings listed in the menu. To be honest, the ice cream was not as creamy as I imagined and was more the look that you are paying for. It was a little watery for our liking and there's nothing much to say other than it's just overpriced watery ice cream for Instagram purposes. read more

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We were looking for a new ice cream place to take the kids. Yelp took us here and the pictures looked really cute. The monster theme was interesting. Now that inside seating is back, the restaurant was pretty full. Our family is not ready for that as it is a small restaurant and though seating was spaced out, it is not our thing yet. We had friends meet us there to order and eat outside while socially distanced. The "shaved" ice-cream had three base flavours and we decided on black sesame since the kids are ok with that flavour. We got to choose two sides and since we all like mochis, we got a hojicha jelly with mochi and a matcha jelly with mochi. The take-out container was separated so that one side had the ice cream and the other part held the sides. The "monster" was definitely cute. Flavour-wise, you could taste the black sesame and the sweetness was just right. It is more like a cross between shaved ice and ice cream so don't expect creaminess. For the amount, I don't think we will return because $11.99 is a bit steep for that. We've been to another place and it was a huge mound compared to a few "flakes", "layers", whatever you call it. Our friends like match so they got that flavour and they clearly did not enjoy the flavour. They questioned whether it was really matcha in the ice cream or was it just artificial flavouring. So if you're a matcha fan, I wouldn't recommend it. They also serve soft serve matcha/vanilla with cornflakes. The kids weren't a fan. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Take-out container - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Great service as there was only one person doing the cashier and making all the items on the menu. The desserts were very cute and aesthetically plated. Got the classic Roji Monster Ice Cream with 3 customizable toppings of your liking. Pretty decent ice cream. Also got a waffle which was made hot to order. read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Roji Monster Ice Cream - Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The presentation for each item was amazing. It's a very photogenic place that has decent food. We got the matcha shaved ice with two toppings (red beans and frozen berries) and the monster waffle. Love the matcha shaved ice which was not sweet and with authentic matcha taste. For the monster waffle, it was very delicious! It comes with matcha cream, frozen ice-cream and chocolate drizzle. If you're looking for Insta-worthy and delicious desserts, this is your spot! read more

Roji Monster Ice Cream - Matcha Shaved Ice with Red Beans and Frozen Berries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This is such a cute place to have dessert. Ordered a matcha flavoured shaved ice with dango and red bean topping. The shaved ice tasted very good. Tasted like matcha ice cream instead of shaved ice. The red bean matched the matcha flavoured very well! The dango (Mochi) was a bit harder than I expected. On the side, I ordered a passionfruit honey green tea. It tasted refreshing and I could see the seeds from the passionfruit floating on top of the green tea. I definitely will come back again!!! read more

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