Can't come to SGV without a visit to Salju Desserts. Absolutely the best shaved snow around. They're a tiny place, but clean with two seating areas. You can order either at a kiosk or go the the counter to order there. They offer an extensive selection of snow flavors, syrups, and toppings. There's also a variety of other desserts and beverages, but I have never been able to resist the snow. Be aware that the small size is large enough for 2 or 3 people to share, and the medium is bigger still. On the several times I've been here, service has always been both cheerful and speedy. A real pleasure. I live quite a distance away, an hour or more depending on traffic, but plan to return many more times. It's that good. read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I usually only write reviews if I think the place deserves 5 stars, but now I will start reviewing even when I think the place deserves lower ratings to help out the community of eaters pick the right choice! My friends and I chose Salju Dessert for some nice dessert because the ratings of this location seemed pretty good, but sadly we were disappointed. We chose the milk flavor and pandan. The milk flavor wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. The pandan on the other hand was very bitter... We thought it may have been the toppings but figured out it was the pandan flavor. My friend described it as a medicine bitter taste, which I could agree on. We made a complaint and the employees happily switched it out for us for another milk flavor (maybe we should've chosen another flavor to try.) Toppings... the toppings were extremely expensive for such a small portion. It was around like $1.49 per topping??? Which is honestly pretty crazy. The toppings are set on the side in those small plastic ketchup containers. 4 Oreo cookies for $1.49, 2-3 buttercups smashed into pieces for $1.49, 1.5 strawberry sliced for $1.49, 1/8 of a banana sliced for $1.49... a container of chocolate syrup $1.49 you can imagine the rest that we added. Those portion sizes and prices are messed up lol The total was $35+ for 2 smalls with additional toppings. Overall, I don't think we will be coming back here for the shaved ice. There's definitely better options out there. The place was pretty busy too, maybe there's other items on the menu worth trying or they got bamboozled by the ratings... but in this economy, the presentation, taste, and price was not worth it and we wish we spent our money elsewhere. I usually take photos to share to friends on snap/ social media, but it was so disappointing I didn't even take any pics to show y'all. Very mid tier. Thank you to the staff who replaced our pandan though! read more

Ive been her a few times now over the years. Really solid shaved ice place. Has some dairy and non dairy options, and wide variety of toppings. You can order at the kiosk and its super easy. This recent time I got the pandan flavoured ice with 3 toppings: boba, oatmeal, rainbow jelly, condensed milk. The pandan flavoring was really, really light. If you ate it on its own then you can taste it but with any of the toppings, it washes out and you get a weird bitter aftertaste. Needs way more intensity of the Pandan for it to shine through. The boba was sadly unevenly cooked. Some balls were undercooked with a little firm center, others were completely mushy. Rainbow jelly is the usual one you can get anywhere, nothing special to comment on. Free parking lot out front but can get busy. You can find street parking in the nearby areas too. Inside the place is small with a few tables you can sit at, clean and comfortable enough. People are nice I suppose but there was minimal interaction since you order and pay at the kiosk. Pricing was reasonable, not cheap, not overly expensive. They open really late, which is a perk. Overall 4/5 I think is fair. Ive had better items from them in the past, but this time 3.5/5 for quality of their product. read more

Can't believe I haven't tried this place yet! I've been craving a nice crepe with ice cream and fruit. I used to go to CrepeLuv (IYKYK) but sadly they're closed for business. I'm glad I've found this place. I always thought they only serve bingsu, but they have a variety of crepes too. The portion was huge! The outer layer of the crepe was crispy and not too sweet. And the inside was filled with generous amounts of ice cream, fruit, and whipped cream. I'll definitely return again to get the crepe again and possibly bingsu too. read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Loved this place! So much went 3 times. Ordered Mango flavored ice with fresh mangos topped with condensed milk. Wasn't too sweet. Just right! read more

I went to Salju Dessert yesterday with a friend and we enjoyed one each of the shaved ice and shared a crepe!! My goodness that shaved ice is soooo good. So soft, paired with condensed milk that is so creamy. What a dream dessert for a very hot summer day!!! Love love love I think we overdid it with the two shaved ice because at the end of it, we couldn't finish anymore because I also ordered the crepe at the last minute!! Haha No regrets as everything is made fresh and very tasty. Definitely got a sugar rush at the end of it. Service is quick, no one was in the front when we got there but we figured we were just going to order on the big screen. Ambiance is cool, there's seating areas everywhere. The seats are a little low for our liking as my friend who came with me is pretty tall. We just laughed it off and had a good time. Because even I couldn't believe we ordered 3 things to be shared with 2 people. Other than that, I'm glad I found this place. Definitely worth coming back!! read more

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We just had to come here for a sweet treat after having lunch. This is the only spot I know that has durian shaved snow. I love coming here. As you walk in you're immediately welcomed! The girl that made our shaved snow was very nice and hooked up our cups. Really bomb durian flavor. We ordered smalls but they are huge! Very clean spot with a good climate AC. Restrooms are clean as well. This is always my to go to spot for shaved snow read more

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Good quick dessert! They have a variety of flavors and toppings It's a good spot is you want something refreshing and easy! It satisfies the cravings Small parking lot read more

Salju Dessert - Strawberry with mochi and strawberry - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I'd been looking for a good bingsoo spot and was so happy to find Salju Dessert. It's a cozy little dessert and boba place, perfect for hanging out over something sweet. We got the medium mango and strawberry bingsoo, and it was huge, easily enough for two people and hard to finish! The shaved ice was super fluffy, and it was delicious and refreshing without being too sweet. Service was good and friendly, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Been going here for years and I always come back to get it when I'm visiting from school! Such a cute little shop with the best shaved ice and toppings. Workers are always super quick and I love that they added a self-service kiosk. You get what you pay for because they stack your cup! My friends love the strawberry, viet coffee, or thai tea. My personal favorite is chocolate :) read more

Salju Dessert - Small shaved ice - chocolate & viet coffee - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

SALJU HAS EXCELLENT SHAVED SNOW =============================== I am so glad Salju is still in business after all these years! It seems really popular as well. While I was there lots of people came in. I used to bring my son years ago. My selection today was a small matcha with strawberries on top. I had the choice of two items in addition to condensed milk which I love. Next time I'll pay extra for more condensed milk. It was absolutely delicious. Even though it's about twelve miles from my home I will make the trip. It's worth it. The service is great too. read more

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Another great visit ... and another wonderful Vietnamese Coffee bao bing experience. Price has increased to $11 for a medium ("large") ... but it's well worth it. read more

Salju Dessert - Exterior -- Window Sign - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Absolutely love Salju and their consistency throughout the years. I discovered this place maybe 8 years ago and it's stayed the same quality wise! Walking in smells soooo good since they make bubble/egg waffles! My regular is always the viet coffee with condensed milk, boba, and lychee jelly. The small is perfectly sized for one person but I usually share with one other person. read more

Salju Dessert - Small Viet Coffee w/ Condensed Milk, Boba, Lychee Jelly - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

The small shaved ice is a perfect portion for two people to share. While the shaved ice is perfectly fluffy and flavorful, the only downside is the amount of toppings is very minimal. The amount of mango pieces were disappointing compared to the amount of mochi on our shaved ice. We also got the classic crepe which was full of Nutella, banana, and strawberry! It was tasty but the crepe was a bit too crunchy than what I'm used to in a crepe. Parking here is very challenging and the store gets pretty busy, but the desserts come out pretty fast. read more

Salju Dessert - Regular Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Stopped for a quick dessert after lunch but be aware their portion size is quite big! haha It could have been a meal but loved the shaved ice with taro and mochi. Match flavor was very good with creamy condensed milk it was delicious! You can customize and add toppings however you like and order at the kiosk so the service was quick and easy! read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Dessert: 4.5/5 We ordered a small Taro Shaved Snow, and this dessert brought back memories! I remember when shaved snow was trending around 2010, maybe even earlier, and thinking how unique it was compared to regular shaved ice. If you've never had shaved snow, the flavor is actually incorporated into the frozen block itself. The machine shaves it into super thin, delicate flakes that practically melt in your mouth. It's completely different from traditional shaved ice, where you're mainly eating ice topped with flavored syrup. Watching the machine shave those thin layers off the block and voilà--you have your dessert! The $8.75 price for a small is definitely hard to ignore when it costs more than some boba drinks or even a bánh mì. But considering there aren't many shaved snow shops left and Salju managed to survive past COVID, I understand that prices have gone up. Shaved snow was honestly a game changer in the frozen dessert category for me. If you've never experienced it before, I recommend trying it at least once! Location & Parking: 3.5/5 Salju is tucked inside a small plaza with limited parking, so finding a spot may take some patience when it's busy. Ambiance: 4/5 There are a few tables inside, but it was crowded when we visited around 8:30 PM--understandable on a hot summer evening! The atmosphere was lively and filled with families and kids enjoying their desserts. Definitely more of a fun dessert stop than a quiet café. Overall: 4/5 The price makes it harder to consider this an everyday dessert, but shaved snow itself is still such a unique treat. With fewer shops specializing in it these days, I'm glad Salju is still around. If you've never tried shaved snow, it's worth experiencing at least once--especially on a hot summer night. read more

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The dessert hits the spot! We ordered the mango snow ice with mango and mochi and an ice cream cone with chocolate and vanilla. There was plenty of seating, place was clean and service was fairly quick. I especially like that they close late for those sweet tooth moments. I will definitely be returning. read more

Salju Dessert - Mango mango shaved ice with mango, mochi and condensed milk syrup - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

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My favorite shaved ice in the 626. i love how there are different sizes in shaved ice you can get compared some places that serve it in a huge bowl. This allows me to get the yummy durian flavor and my fiancé can get something else. it's a win win. My favorites are the durian with jackfruit and coconut jelly and the mango shaved ice with mochi. There is some much flavor in the nicely shaved ice. I am a frequent flyer here 10/10 read more

Salju Dessert - Durian Snow Ice - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

We found GOLD in Alhambra! Mother's Day lunch at a well known seafood restaurant, the family was searching for dessert to complete the special occasion. Of course we turned to Yelp! Enter Salju! Amazing place. Delicious dessert, super friendly service, and very cozy but comfortable dining area. Huge variety of desserts from drinks, to ice cream, crepes, and the best shaved ice. The service was a bit slow but not because of lack of hustle. This couple was hauling the best they can with the Mother's Day crowd. And it was worth the wait. Check out everyone's photos. If you're coming in a big crew like I did, order different items and share share share. I will definitely make an effort to return here especially with summer fast approaching. Clean solo bathroom and plenty of parking. read more

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Great service and delicious, flavorful snow ice. The mochi was lightly sweet and perfectly chewy. Mini boba balls were fun. The fruit was fresh. Inside was clean and a decent amount of seating for a perfect summer treat. read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

love this texture of milk shaved ice rather than it being made with ice. got the milk shaved ice with banana and mochi. there's two types of mochi- the bigger circular rice cake type and the tiny ones you get at yogurtland. ordered the wrong kind by accident but it was still delicious. the sweetened condensed milk also makes it extra yummy read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Visited here. Got the strawberry flavored shaved snow. It was an artificial flavor and not that good. Portions were a decent size. Overall, not that good. read more

Came here with family after dinner for a little dessert stop and it ended up being one of the highlights of our night! The shop itself is small and cozy, but super cute and full of energy. Even though it was busy when we arrived, the line moved quickly and the staff kept everything running smoothly. The moment we walked in, the smell of fresh waffles and sweet ice cream filled the whole shop and instantly made us excited to order. Since we had all just eaten dinner, we figured we'd play it safe and order the small sizes... big mistake! Their "small" portions are HUGE and definitely big enough to share. We were honestly surprised when our desserts came out. Everything looked amazing and tasted even better -- fresh, warm, sweet, and perfectly satisfying without being overly heavy. The service was fast, the desserts were delicious, and the overall atmosphere made it such a fun family stop. We'll absolutely be coming back again, and next time we know to share! read more

Salju Dessert - Almond snow with strawberries and passionfruit. - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Yummy and big portions. The hours are great as you can come here for a late night treat with friends. read more

Salju Dessert - Guava and Honeydew - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Such a cute hidden spot on Valley! I stopped by late at night craving something to cool me off and ended up here for dessert. I've been here before, but ever since Salju went viral on TikTok, it's definitely gotten a lot busier compared to past years. That said, the quality is still great. I ordered a regular milk shaved ice with mango and mochi, plus condensed milk drizzled on top. The shaved ice itself and the toppings were delicious, but I'd probably skip the condensed milk next time since it made everything a bit too sweet for my taste. Portion sizes are generous. The small is easily enough to share between two people, and the medium is massive. There are tons of flavor options to choose from, and orders come out pretty quickly despite how busy it can get! read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

A classic dessert spot in the 626! I love coming here for their hefty portions and late night service, since most non-tea places in the area close around 10pm! Their mango flavor was delicious, not too artificial and the serving size is perfect for two people. Their mochi and condensed milk are by far my favorite toppings! The mochi is perfectly soft, not too dry, and a good balance to the sweetness of the ice. read more

Salju Dessert - Mango Regular Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

I love this place! It's a gem and a hole in the wall that I wish I would have found sooner. I love their rice cakes and mochi. Everything I've had here has been delicious. I love getting their matcha and my girls switch between mango/strawberry flavors read more

Salju Dessert - Shaved ice! - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Really cute dessert shop in Alhambra! They're open late and there's seating inside and outside, so you can pull up with your friends and chat for a long time without feeling like you've overstayed your welcome. You order on a kiosk and pick up your dessert at the counter, but there's only one kiosk so if there's a long line you should probably figure out what you want to get before you get to the front. I got the pandan snow ice, which had a great pandan flavor without being too artificial. The portion is enormous for a small; 2-3 people could easily share it depending on your appetite. Lots of options for toppings, including fruit, jelly, candy, syrup. read more

Salju Dessert - pandan snow ice with almond, mango - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

I think this place is pretty good compared to what's around the area. The only downside is that there's only four-ish tables inside and I ended up just eating it in the parking lot. They have vast variety of flavors and also sell crepe! Their crepe is more on the crispy side if you are into that read more

We enjoy coming to this spot for dessert when in town! So delicious!!! Black sesame dessert is my fave here. The kids got strawberry and pineapple. They begged to come here. Service is good. The place is usually very packed. Parking is horrible in this plaza normally there's only a handful of spots. read more

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We ordered a small shaved ice, but the portion was still super generous. We also got a crepe loaded with fillings. It was crispy, flavorful, and so delicious. The shop is pretty small with just a few tables, but it's perfect for enjoying dessert. The service was friendly, and overall it's a great spot, especially for summer! read more

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Salju's shaved ice has a nice texture that is similar Hawaiian shave ice. It's good and doesn't disappoint. With multiple flavors and toppings (jackfruit!!), there is a combination for everyone. They also do crepe, which goes well with the shaved ice, but maybe a bit underwhelming? Small store with just enough seats where it's comfortable, but you'll be in close proximity to other patrons. Limited parking in a shared private lot. Service is more akin to machine ordering and someone will make it and call out your order once it's ready. Salju is a worth while visit. read more

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Finally tried out Salju! Last time I came with friends it was packed so we went elsewhere but I'm glad that I came back another time to try. I came for an afternoon snack and was able to find parking in their lot and a table inside to sit. I ordered the Lychee Snow with Strawberries and Mochi toppings. In addition to their normal register where you order with an employee, they have a kiosk off to the side. I placed my order through the kiosk which was easy. My snow dessert came out pretty quickly and for a small size, it was plenty in a serving! The snow was light and fluffy and fully of flavor. Salju is in a small plaza with some parking spaces to be shared with the other businesses. Finding parking in their lot during busy times will be difficult but there's also some street parking available. They several tables inside and a restroom for customers. Friendliness of service could be better but the employee was working the entire front (taking orders, making orders) all alone while someone else was taking care of the back. I'll be back when it's summer time and I come back to visit the 626! read more

Salju Dessert - Small Sized Snow - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

small shaved ice ($8.5) - at first i was like why is this shaved ice almost $10 after tax but it is so worth it given the size, texture, flavor, and the fact that you can choose two toppings! - there is a great variety of toppings which I liked; i got the grass jelly and red bean, both of which were good quality ingredients - got it without any condensed milk bc it was already yummy by itself; light, refreshing, and a perfect guilt free sweet treat - the matcha was super strong and the shaved ice itself had a quirky texture; although it is shaved ice it has a texture leaning a bit towards gelato? A bit gooey when you pull it up; It doesn't melt quickly right in your mouth too rating: 4.7/5 - this might be on my top 2 shaved ice spot because its texture was just so unique; flavor was good and portion was massive - i really have nothing to complain about this spot and what's even better is the amount of seats and outlets in the store - has a restroom in the back - great spot to hang and chit chat - super welcoming and friendly service - service is extremely speedy IG: @nom.noms.only read more

Salju Dessert - IG: @nom.noms.only | matcha shaved ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

It was SO hot this past weekend so we were craving shaved ice to cool down. My fiancé was looking for that specific fluffy texture, and even though it was late, I randomly found this spot on Yelp! The place was pretty crowded, which says a lot. It's small inside but has a mix of big and small tables. We were lucky enough to grab a seat while waiting for our order. The shaved ice was PERFECT. I got matcha and it was bold and strong , and my fiancé got mango and ube! He loved both. They also have tons of toppings to choose from, from fresh fruit to candies, and the portions are huge. The cashier was super friendly and patient while we struggled to pick flavors. Highly recommend if you're trying to beat the heat! read more

Salju Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Haven't been here since I was a kid but my friend really loves this place! Parking can be tricky during peak hours since it is a small lot that is shared with other businesses. There are around 6 tables inside and a 2 seater outside. There is a kiosk that you order from. I got the Thai tea shaved ice and t was delicious. Hit the spot for me that night. They have plenty of different flavors and topping to choose from. I'm glad my friend reintroduced this place to me! read more

Salju Dessert - Thai Tea Shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Snow was great! Super light and fluffy. It wasn't too sweet. At 8.75 for a small it is on the pricier side. Since I came at 11pm, parking wasn't bad but I could see it being a problem when it gets busy. Overall, would come back again! read more

Salju Dessert - Build Your Own Snow Ice (original milk w/ strawberries and gummy bears) - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

This was my first time trying snow ice and I am so happy. There is a kiosk that you can order at. We got their medium black sesame snow ice because we both love black sesame. I was amazed to see how many different flavors they offer. For the medium snow ice, it comes with three toppings. Our dessert came out within 10 minutes. I like how this dessert didn't taste overly sweet. I really liked the real taro chunks that we ordered. It tasted so good! It was pretty busy when we went, but we still were able to grab a seat at a table. The rice balls also tasted so chewy and delicious. It is a small store with a few workers. Parking was a bit difficult but I found some parking at the residential streets nearby. They do have a tiny parking lot up front. I can't wait to go back and try their other flavors. read more

Salju Dessert - Black sesame snow ice - Desserts Near Me - Alhambra, California

Their shaved ice is delicious! Have a lottt of flavors and toppings- the Thai tea one is probably my favorite. It's a popular spot so be mindful of that- was able to snag a seat inside but it gets pretty crowded! read more

Wow freaking amazing!!! Had this spot bookmarked for a while. Walked in on a weekday evening and lots of people there. Ordered at a kiosk and got stuck trying to decide on the flavor. Settled on Thai tea with mochi, mango, and condensed milk. Holy moly I ordered a small and it was enough for two people. Smooth delicious ice and the Thai tea flavor was spot on. I will say it was one of those flavors you kindof get tired of by the end. Would love to try mango or coconut next time. Employees are hard at work busy behind the counter but I asked for help on choosing flavors and they were happy to assist. read more

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