The Spicy Summer out bingsu felt like we were biting into the summer day with every single crunch…read moreof lychee my friend and I chewed. It felt alive. Almost like an amoeba in the best way possible. I had the organic matcha lava cake and that cake was perfect for someone having a bad week. I felt suddenly calm biting into the warm matcha inside with the cold matcha ice cream mixed together. They both were paired well for a hot day, The ambiance was good; the sound was perfect and the service was incredibly fast and welcoming.

Want to grab a bunch of picturesque-worthy desserts to enjoy and share with friends? Check out U:…read moreDessert Story. Their salted egg yolk toast is hella good and their mango bingsu with sticky rice very refreshing. Wasn't quite sure how to incorporate the sticky rice: do you eat it on its own or are you supposed to top the bingsu with it? Who knows? This seems to have become our go to dessert place when we are dining in the area.

Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

We got the pandan roti, which was fantastic! The roti itself was super flaky and crispy, and I…read moreloved the combo of the roti + spoonful of ice cream with a bit of the pandan drizzle. The coconut strips were also the perfect addition. Super decadent and overall the perfect sweet treat I agree with the other reviews that portions + presentation are a bit disappointing, but it was still undeniably tasty food

The place had a variety of flavors, especially asian flavors. The bread selection was cool too,…read morewith ube pandesal, glazed/sugar/cinnamon, concha, and brioche. Service: The owner is nice; he's operating by himself, so please be patient when a line occurs. There are no free samples to minimize line wait times, and more. Ambiance: Located in a courtyard with outdoor ordering. Ordered slightly after 6 pm on a Saturday, and quite a line developed behind me. Milkbomb sandwich $15 (5/5): Ordered with ube and hojicha in ube pandesal. This was delicious! Can choose up to 2 flavors to be put into bread of choice, and it's pressed together, then cut in half. They're pretty big, so you can share with someone. It's pricey, but I think it's worth splitting it.

I really enjoyed the sandwich. The textures work very well together, the ube flavor was delicious…read more The ice cream was very sweet but didn't feel coy like an overly sweet Boba. The service was good, and I went at night when there wasn't a long line. There are a couple of tables outside to sit. However, it does feel a bit pricey and I hear the line is super long at times. And the matcha ice cream barely tasted like matcha. There isn't much decor to speak of, it's a store front only and no interior. And the sign for "reasons we don't give samples" is funny but feels excessive. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though and will likely come again.

Been wanting to try this FOREVER and finally got a chance to. I heard lots about the mango tango…read moreand honestly thought the mango would be the main part of the dish that I'd like but WOW that ice was top tier did not know it can be so good. Also did not expect to like the sticky rice but that too was a hit. They said they were out of the big size so they gave us the smaller one which is good for two people. Definitely coming back and honestly will try other stuff here too next time.

Arrived late on a Saturday night, there were still plenty of patrons waiting to be seated…read more We check in at the booth and waited less than 30 minutes to be seated. This place is located in a very cool neighborhood. A lot of young adults seem to come here. The place is on the smaller side and a bit loud. We ordered two desserts: mango tango and the salted egg chocolate lava. Upon ordering it seemed to take a while before the desserts came out. Desserts were brought out at different times, maybe 10 minutes apart. My favorite between the two was the mango tango. However its served with a side of coconut and the flavors seemed to clash for me. Still good and the ice was finely shaven. Excellent way to finish a long day.

Got a smore while walking by and it was freshly toasted. It was a decent price too. With plenty of…read moresamples of chocolate around the store. They had a lot of delicious looking drinks I wish I got a drinking chocolate but I will have to next time. So good!

Dandelion has been around since '10, and they offer various bars, toffee, baked goods, and even…read moregift boxes of various collections! I ordered several Bars, Bonbons, & Butter Toffee Collection from a recently work trip while out in SF, and they were such a hit! Each box is beautifully packaged and wrapped, and you just need to pop it in to a nice gift bag with some tissue paper, and you're all set! Each gift box contains sing-original chocolate bars, NeoCocoa, sea salt caramels, and Christopher Elbow chocolates (which are macadeamia and hazelnut praline bonbons). Definitely worth checking them out if you're looking for a gift for one that has a sweet tooth! +gift boxes +beautifully packaged

Yum yum yum!!! Always a line out here (or so I believe) but goes pretty fast since they only allow…read more3 samples per person (which is a bummer since their flavors are so unique) I love the different flavor profiles and was so excited that they had these mini size scoops so you could get multiple. I had the matcha and the Thai tea and thought it was the best Thai tea ice cream I've ever had. Workers were kind and efficient! Limited seating!

Pros: rotating menu with solid constant flavors; interesting flavors, nice and creamy…read more Cons: they never seem to have one of my favorite flavors in rotation, matcha gold. Parking is rough in this area. Notes: arguably my favorite ice cream spot in the city. Love that they have random vendors come through for some weekend collabs. Service is always good and the line moves decently quick considering how busy it gets. Bring your dog if you want to try and get their pic hung on up inside. Love that little decor.

STRONGGG MATCHA!!!! Super creamy ice cream(?) and customizable, strong-flavoured matcha lattes. I…read morewanna go back and try more!!!!! Sweet workers, easy ordering process and tucked away in a corner of Japantown. Honestly a good little pick me up if you're in the area for shopping and want something a little more authentic.

One of those places where I wish I didn't leave tips upfront. Absolutely pathetic service where…read moreworkers just getting by. I came with two little kids and asked if ice cream can be split into two cups. The guy at register said "sure, we can do that". Girl with purple hair hands me full ice cream and on my question if it's half portion with annoyed face gives me another cup. On my question if I can have a spoon was short "right there" not even pointing me any direction. By the time I found plastic sticks on the counter in a busy crowd handling two little kids crying for ice cream I was ready to throw it out. What a shame, I don't expect 5 star service but simply splitting ice cream, giving me a spoon or just pay any attention to me as a customer would be enough for those tips that they asked upfront. Lesson learned, never again, although we are in this mall often.

I was there! Kiss of Matcha on Clement Street in San Francisco…read more My Yelp Elite friend treated me to my very first Matcha soft serve. Hmm, I don't believe I've ever had matcha soft serve before. It wasn't what I expected. I thought maybe it would be gritty and bitter. It was actually smooth, creamy and had an earthy taste just like green tea. It also had a strikingly pretty green color. It looked too nice to eat. The shop itself is tiny and resembles a Japanese tea house. It has ordering kiosks, a pickup booth, and only four stools along the front window. My friend and I grabbed two stools up against the wall. My stool wobbled a bit. As more customers entered, the shop filled up quickly. I like the place, but it's a bit small. Located nextdoor to See's Candy. Street parking

Yet another TikTok find! I was excited to try Kiss of Matcha since their menu looked so good, but…read moreoverall I thought it was just okay. The matcha unfortunately wasn't very well blended, which is always a little disappointing when matcha is the main event. I also tried the soft serve and liked the flavor, but it wasn't quite as creamy as I would've wanted. The texture was actually a little grainy, which threw me off. There's also no WiFi, so just something to keep in mind if you're hoping to come here and get some work done. That being said, they have a pretty extensive menu with a lot of different drinks and desserts, so I'd be open to coming back and trying something else. Maybe I just didn't order the right things for me!

I'm not a huge fan of shaved ice, but Powder was so good! This is definitely something I'd crave…read moreagain. Their shaved ice is creamy, light, and fluffy and not overly sweet. I got the cereal snow with Fruity Pebbles, and it hit the spot. The portion size was perfect too. Can't wait to come back and try the other flavors!

Always has been fantastic and I'm convinced that it always will be…read more It's been a few years since my last visit to Powder and I am happy to report that their portion sizes and flavors still get me so excited to dig in. My go to used to be the passion fruit with fresh strawberries and fruity pebbles, but this was the first time I was able to try their honeydew flavor. I have fallen in love all over again! It's like eating a Melona Ice Cream Bar, if you know, you know. The staff were super sweet as usual and it's very nice to see that they were all interacting with each other and actually enjoying their time working/working together. I feel that is very rare to find nowadays. If it's your first visit here, please note that while their portions are generous, this is purely a takeout dessert spot other than a small bench inside that is enough for 4, maybe 5 people.

Heard about this place and I'm so glad it was open today! Usually there's only one item for sale…read moreon any given day, and the menu item for today was Moon Cake. I hadn't had a traditional one yet this year, so that was a plus for me. Normally I'm not crazy about the nut moon cakes, but this one was terrific! It was the best moon cake I've had in a while - regular lotus seed with yolk and nuts. The lady at the bakery reminded me of an "auntie" and she was super friendly! Even though today was moon cake, I took a chance and asked if she had any wife cake (Low Po Behng). Unfortunately she didn't, but we had a nice little conversation in Cantonese and it brought me back to childhood and Chinatown in L.A. back in the day. Some people might not like that it's closed (I think that's when she runs out or isn't baking that day) but that's just how it goes. It's nothing personal if someone drives a long way and it's closed. It sounds like sometimes the lines can be long (There was no line for us today - score!) but it's everyone's choice if they're willing to wait or not. It's a little place and you order through the door. To me, that just adds to the quirky adventure of it all. Next time I hope she has Low Po Behng!

This is a hidden treasure - literally! Not always open and can be random, but that's part of the…read moreallure. You'll know if it's open if the security gates have a small opening to the door. Whatever the lady makes for the day, that's the item to get and it can run out soon - then they close shop. Be prepared to pay with cash. There is a Chase and Citibank across the street. If you have a chance to meet "auntie", consider yourself special. Enjoyed our time with a little chit chat - since we were fortunate that it wasn't busy yet. I know some may be upset that it wasn't opened when they showed up - but that's kind of what makes it special - when you do get there in the right day and time. So be warned about the randomness of it all and consider yourself lucky if get a treat.