I was looking for dessert and The Crescent was nearby enough that we went and found SnowBall RiceBall. I haven't had snow ice in a while and their menu's range of options was pretty average: mostly fruit options, a couple of easy like Blizzard style toppings and injeolmi which was interesting but not enough for me to choose it. I went pretty basic with their strawberry one and I have to say it was solid: the snow ice was milky but light and not overly sweet. The strawberries looked fresh and not drowned in syrup and despite our semi-largeish group the folks behind the counter were patient in letting us decide what we wanted. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good as always. We were quite happy to come back and order again! What we got: Combo 3 - 5* - Spicy Tuna Mayo - yum! - Bacon Avocado - sooooo good - Fried Chicken - probably my least favourite of the three Mango Bingsu - 4* for some reasons we thought it would come with cheesecake as well but I think that might be a special add on. It was delicious and the mango was fresh! read more

We stopped here on a Sunday afternoon to get some honeydew boba and taro boba. We were surprise to see they have offer bí hsu and other snacks. We just had dinner so we were too full to try their snack dishes. Maybe next time because their food looked good ! The honeydew and taro boba was super milky and i wasn't a fan of it. The honeydew tasted artificial and the taro did too. Taro didn't have a strong taste and was sitting in the very back seat. 1/5 for bobas. The boba was super mushy and didn't have the proper chew texture. Service was fast and the establishment was jammed packed. No tables to sit. Overall experience and do I recommend this place?: undetermined until I return to try the food. Drinks based on the two drinks I tried wasn't great. read more

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I didn't like it :/ I am a fan of both onigiri, bingsu (Korean shaved ice), and boba, all of which they offer so I was super hyped to try this place. Got their beef and tuna onigiri, as well as the brown sugar boba. Yes, I know brown sugar boba is usually sweet but this tasted artificial. I asked if they could dilute it and the second time was no different. It was still sweet. I couldn't finish the boba, which is a big no-no in my book because I almost always finish boba unless it's bad. Both onigiris are alright but the meats seem overly salted. Didn't make my mouth sing. Not sure if the bingsu is any good but based off of this experience, I don't know if I'll be back. Located in the 99 ranch plaza area so the cramped parking spots are painful too. read more

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We got the medium mango bingsoo after we had hotpot next door. It was perfect to split between 4 people. They pack the top and bottom with mango and the flavors were all so refreshing together. The bingsoo came out fast. Would definitely come back for it. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Medium Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We just stopped by to get a ball of rice with egg and shiitake mushroom flavor and furikake sprinkles on top for $4.99. Twas a good one yet hope the egg was a bit more warmer as it was quite cold while rice was warm. Although the temperature difference was bit of surprise, it was tasty! Could be over priced but a good experience. Cheers read more

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My granddaughter got a spicy salmon roll and Nutella taiyaki. It's a cute, clean restaurant with a nice staff. We enjoyed the food, though she said the taiyaki is better at snowy village, probably because the Nutella filling oozed out of the little pastries and there wasn't any inside. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really cool spot for rice balls and desserts! The rice balls are tasty, filling, and come with a good variety of flavors. I had the pork belly rice ball, spicy tuna rice ball, & spicy salmon rice ball. The vibe is casual and relaxed--great place to grab a light meal or sweet treat with friends. Great staff and excellent service as well. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Pork Belly Rice ball, spicy tuna rice ball, Spicy Salmon rice ball. - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love the rice balls over here! It's better than me making them at home! the people are so nice... and they have upbeat music and they have filtered water. :) I will be back as I love the beef rice balls and my friend loves the salmon ones!! read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Egg & mushroom (left), beef (upper right) and fried chicken (bottom right) rice balls!! - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

The bingsu was filled with shaved ice and fruits. It came out very quick. The vibe was very relax and chill read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Rice ball is easy and quick lunch or snack. This restaurant is small. However, the wait is long on our experience. We got the spicy salmon rice ball. It wrap with seaweed. The spicy salmon is flavorful. The price is kind of expensive for small rice ball. Overall is a good experience. Been there done that. read more

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I wanted to add a photo of this delicious banana dessert! Everyone should eat a sweet potato waffle and a red bean waffle, but you also need to try these carmelized bananas! read more

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a casual asian snack spot with a wide variety. they have boba, onigiri, bingsu, and taiyaki. i came to try the mango bingsu and it was yummy, definitely fulfilling the dessert craving i needed. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's my first time going to this establishment, and I ordered a mango blended with orange boba. And instantly love the flavor filled with total control of sweetness! Overall, the staff and service is way beyond my satisfaction and would like to come back! read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Mango blended boba - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for the first time. We ordered the mango smoothie and the strawberry banana smoothie. Decent price for the size that we got. Both were very delicious. The mango literally tasted like the Haden mangoes that I've missed from Hawaii that you can't find here. Whatever they did to make it taste identical, they did an amazing job. Staff are fast and friendly. The parking lot is huge and shared with other establishments. read more

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What a gem in Austin! I was so lucky to drive by the crescent when I decided to stop for lunch. There are a ton of unique Asian food options in this shopping area and I was intrigued because I've never heard of this place. Service was prompt and kind, food was SO good and there's a decent amount of indoor seating. I got one of the combos with a spicy tuna onigiri, fried shrimp mayo onigiri, and miso soup. The soup was so hot and comforting. The onigiri was really flavorful and even the rice was seasoned well. I would definitely come back. The menu is huge and offers a lot of variety. read more

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I can't believe I was this amazed at this place! I went in thinking I was just going to have some good boba and dessert but WOW!! The guy behind the counter was very patient with us since it was our first time and we had a few questions about their menu. The honeydew boba was seriously amazing, it was just the right about sweet and blended so well. The boba was a little chewy I must say which was a bit of a turn off but the drink itself was absolutely amazing. If you stop by you have to try out the Taiyaki! It's made fresh in front of you and it's so worth the wait! It was very greasy out of the box but really good! In spite of it being fried it was extremely airy and lightweight but the red bean paste was one of the best I've ever had!! I'm seriously coming back here asap! read more

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Cute, fast service, the rice balls look huge and delicious so I will come back later to try it. The Oreo bingsu is refreshing and taiyaki is freshly made. The batter runs a bit thin. Oddly I was shocked to see my fish cut in half ‍ *beware*. The ambiance is giving an boba shop vibe. Well lit and clean ‍ read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Oreo bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

As long as you're in the mood for carbs SnowBall RiceBall is a great place. The portions are larger than you would expect. The mango tea has mango pieces in it and is a sweet drink. The service was efficient. It would be difficult to have a large group sit together here. read more

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A seemingly odd assortment of specific Asian fusion snack and dessert options with kind of a cute name. A weird sample platter of Japanese rice balls (onigiri) and filled fish shaped cake (taiyaki) , Korean shaved ice desserts (bing su), smoothies and boba. The fusion rice balls are tasty enough. The mango boba was very sweet and the tapioca balls could be softer. The combo's are a good deal. The guy taking our order at the counter was cheerful and nice. Not really a full meal / family dinner place. This place is more like a pretty good snack / hang out place. There are a lot of large tables and a good amount of space to hang out with friends. Parking is difficult with the shared lot with all the other restaurants and 99 Ranch. read more

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Consistently good! I would describe these rice balls more of a Korean style versus Japanese style rice balls. The cashier is always very friendly and the place is pretty tidy. A small and casual spot to hang out with friends for dessert or savory rice balls or rice rolls. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Spicy Salmon Rice Ball - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I enjoyed their onigiri spicy tuna. The flavoring is nice and have a good amount of filling. I also tried their shrimp onigiri. It is good but not enough shrimp in my opinion. Don't get their fried soft shell crab. The last time I had it, it was not fresh and the crab was fried a long time ago. Their shaved ice with mango is delicious and more Korean style but pricey. I usually ordered online for pick up because their wait time can be long. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Spicy Tuna and Fried Shrimp Mayo onigiri - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

SnowBall RiceBall has a variety of options from savory to sweet! We had just had dinner next door and were craving something sweet and went for the Mango Bingsu which is shaved frozen milk with condensed milk whipped cream and my favorite, fresh pieces of mango. We were thinking of getting a Medium size Bingsu but glad that we went with a Small, it's enough for 2! The Bingsu is suuuuuper cold, so heads up for those of you with sensitive teeth, but wow it's so refreshing and creamy. Our favorite though was the fact that as you worked your way through the little mountain of shaved frozen milk you were met with more pieces of fresh mango, it was like a treasure! And this is what puts you at a 5/5, thank you for being generous with your fresh fruit SnowBall RiceBall. #donteverchange Yours truly, A customer that will be back very soon! read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stumbled into this place because we were intrigued by the name and hoping to find onigiris! We were happily pleased. Coming from Southern California, we were so happy to find a place like this with onigiri and bingsu in ATX. We ordered and got our food in under 5 minutes! We got the spicy salmon (left) and crab (right) rice balls. They were pretty big and were great as a snack. The spicy salmon was better than the crab in my opinion. Would definitely come back again for the rice balls and to try the bingsu! read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Spicy Salmon - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is a true gem in the city, and judging by the perpetually full parking lot, it's clear that many others agree. The onigiri are a perfect blend of traditional flavors and modern twists, each bite offering a delightful burst of freshness. My favorite are the salmon and real crab onigiri. The boba tea is equally impressive, with a range of flavors that cater to both classic and adventurous tastes. Despite the constant crowd, the staff remains efficient, ensuring a pleasant experience every time. If you can snag a parking spot, you're in for a treat! The ambiance can be a little chaotic and loud during busy times but it does not overpower how awesome the food is. I'd like to try the taiyaki the next time I go. read more

This place is a great option for various cheap and quick bites, teas and desserts. I haven't tried the desserts here but I do love the rice balls and rolls. It's fresh tasting and good portions for something fast. I like salmon and Mayo and shrimp. And my go to is usually the yuzu tea (nice and refreshing). This time I got the peach tea to try (not my fave but it was decent) read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Miso soup, salmon roll, shrimp Mayo rice ball. Peach tea - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Being curious of the concept, I decided to check it out. Very busy indeed, mostly for students. The line is out the door. They have simple food menu, mostly on the drink. Order a honey Yuzu tea, it's pretty good. They are using a fresh Yuzu for the Tea. They definitely can work on speed of service. It took me a while before they took my order. One of the worker continuously clean up the lobby so that customers can sit since its very busy. However restroom is pretty dirty. Overall it is an okay place to visit. read more

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I love the salmon rice balls here, and crave it all the time. It is pretty pricey for a rice ball, but the furikake seasoning seasons the ball perfectly and the rice is always warm. Not to mention, the service is always quick. They sell other things here like boba and shaved ice, but I always come in for the rice balls. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love this place. Tons of food and dessert options. Been here a few times and am a big fan of their bingsu. So many different flavors but my personal favorite is the mango. Not too sweet, and the texture is perfect. I think the small size is a good portion to share with a few other people. Service is super nice and quick as well. Would recommend giving it a try. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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First experience with rice balls and they were enjoyed by everyone. They have combos but they're a little confusing and you can't get certain ones on the combos which is annoying. The shopping center is very busy and it's hard to find parking so try and go at an off time. I recommend you trying this place! read more

Overall value and quality of the food. Very good customer service. I've had better bingsu at Snowy Sundae in Benson, Nebraska but it was pretty good. Clean atmosphere and comfortable setting. read more

Why 5 stars? Because it would be dangerous if I had this near my house. --- --- --- I honestly might come here every day and that would not be good for my health. I don't think I would ever get tired of ordering the two things I ate: the mango bingsu and the sweet potato taiyaki. As a matter of fact, I don't think I would ever tire of any flavor of bingsu. They had a few on display and they all looked amazing. I almost didn't even come here but I just happened to see it on Yelp as I was getting coffee nearby and was about to head back to my hotel. I'm not sure why this place "only" has 4-stars, because what I had was pretty perfect. The savory food looked great too, but I had just eaten lunch. Bless you, SnowBall RiceBall. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food: 4 stars. I love onigiri and haven't found that many places in Austin to have it freshly prepared and served warm. I liked the flavors and seasoning on these, but they are a little messy due to the fancy nori strip presentation and the rice being packed loosely. Taro Boba: 3 stars. Very mediocre, with a strong taste of artificial flavoring. The pearls themselves were yummy, but kind of small and hard. Service/cleanliness: 2 stars. The young server at the register seemed maybe overwhelmed? She was slow, and her demeanor very cold and stand-offish. I also saw two other workers who would appear frequently in the area behind the counter but didn't seem to be doing much. Meanwhile, I didn't see the self-seated tables in the small dining room cleaned between diners the entire hour I was there. I wiped down my own rather messy table before I sat down to eat. Oh, and the locks are broken on both the restrooms (they have signs on the door that say "please knock, lock broken" and foldable screens inside the restroom blocking the view of the toilet from the door). They should get those fixed ASAP. All averaging out to 3 stars. read more

Though these aren't traditional rice balls of the Japanese variety, they are still delicious! They do fall apart a bit though. Service was great; a very friendly and helpful person let me know that the bubble teas could be made with almond milk so I had a honeydew blended boba and it was delightful on a 105-degree day. Comfy interior, though our table was wobbly. Oh well can't win them all. Worth coming back. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Tuna Mayo, Fried Chicken, honeydew blended boba - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Bingsu :))). I love the refreshing flavor of bingsu, especially on a hot summer day. It was my first time trying the blueberry bindi - I always tend to drift towards mango. The blueberry was delicious! Very fresh and delicious. I enjoyed every bite! The injeolmi was also delicious. Lots of flavor and the little chews interspersed without added a lot of texture! The red bean paste was a nice touch. I would pass next time in the strawberry, nothing particularly stood out to me about it. The taiyaki is croissant! I have not seen that before and it's not bad. Very buttery! I wish the inside was stuffed more but still good! read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Blueberry Bingsu Strawberry Bingsu Ingeolmi and Red Bean Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is great for a light meal or quick snack. Got Combo 1, which includes 2 rice balls and a drink. Got the tuna mayo and fried shrimp, both of which were great! They're a good size for if you're not insanely hungry, but would recommend 3 for a normal size meal. Also had a strawberry latte as the drink and it was absolutely delicious, I was kind of shocked. Would definitely come back to this place just for that drink. Excited to try some of their other offerings next! The service was good- you order at the counter and pick it up when the food is ready, like at a traditional fast food place. Food came out quick. Was pretty busy for 9 pm on Saturday, had a nice atmosphere and good mix of families and students. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Fried Shrimp Mayo Tuna Mayo - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

We stopped by for a little refreshment and I was a bit surprised at their prices. My daughter wanted a Strawberry Banana Smoothie which was priced at $7.95! She wanted to add Boba so her total for the one drink came out to about $9.50ish. That's quite excessive we thought and nor was it absolutely amazing. A drink from Teapioca would be have the price almost and taste pretty much the same. The menu offered Rice Balls and Bentos which look like something good to try in the future. The Bingsu examples they had up looked good as well so we may stop by in the future to try other options... just no more boba smoothies. read more

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Damn good place! I got the pork belly and rice and steak and rice. Also got the fried pancake fish SOOOOOO GOOD

Popped in for dessert one evening and we all decided on getting bingsu (shaved milk ice) We tried the mango (the best one), blueberry, and oreo. I am glad we chose small as they were still huge! Nice to know - definitely felt the price was right. Evertyhing was fresh and quite delicious. Service was friendly, but very slow. Some chatting in the back room instead of helping customers, so took quite a bit longer than it should have. Not a big deal, but if I see a line next time we probably won't wait. I wish I had looked at the menu a bit more. They have taiyaki in so many flavors, but I saw an apple pie one and that must be on my next visit! Looks like it is a chain with a few locations around town. read more

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Note that this review is only for their Rice Balls. Rice balls are an uncommon offering in the city. Even more rare that they can come with raw fish. We ordered the spicy salmon, tuna mayo, and fried shrimp mayo rice balls, all with their miso soup. Let's start with the soup: it's incredibly salty. I love my miso soup, but there was no way I could finish it. The rice balls were also a salt bomb on the first bite, but the rice, seaweed, and seasonings combo became more pleasant as you keep eating. The raw salmon was good, although the fish was mostly grounded up instead of in larger pieces. The batter on the fried shrimp was super crispy, but the shrimp themselves were a bit overcooked to my liking. I didn't taste much of the mayo. Overall, definitely do stop by for their desserts. And while their rice balls make for a nice snack, the ones I had didn't impress. read more

SnowBall RiceBall - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas