At the end of 2025, the Mixue Ice Cream and tea company operated approximtely 60,000 stores in…read moreChina and globally, making it the largest fast food and restaurant chain in the world; even surpassing McDonald's!!! And after visiting the Mixue in downtown Brooklyn a few times during my recent trip, I understand the hype. Founded in 1997 in Zhengzhou, China, Mixue locations are characterized by their bright red and white color schemes and the ever present cheerful and smiling "Snow King" mascot. The DC area SOOOOO badly needs a Mixue, because of the crazy value proposition this chain presents. Whenever I visited, I folks ordering a variety of ice cream cones ranging between $2-$3, an assortment of coffee/fruit/matcha beverages, and of course, their affordable boba drinks. I ordered the classic Pearl Jasmine Milk tea, with 50% sugar and light ice. As of this review, it was under $6 for the 12 oz small size, which is a good deal. My order was ready in about 4-5 minutes. The drink had a strong but not overpowering tea flavor and the boba tapioca pearls had a good mouth feel without being overly chewy. There is a small seating area if you want to hang out for a few and chill with your friends. The majority of the customers just got their drinks and headed on their way; This is NY...people got stuff to do.

I enjoyed my first visit to Mixue and I truly enjoyed the matcha ice cream. I ordered the cherry…read moreiced tea with pearls. Everything was delicious. However, they need to make their straws a bit wider. It was challenging to sip the tea when the fruit in the cup is blocking the ability to sip the drink. The preparation of the orders were completed quickly. The staff were definitely on top of their game in regard to the incoming orders for the customers. I enjoyed my visit.

Froyo is back y'all! It was so busy during the 5th Ave street fair a couple weekends ago, the line…read morewent out the door. It was my first froyo in a decade probably, so I was surprised that it tasted so... yogurty (tart)? I learned afterwards that that's what makes Culture special and I'm all for it. So nice and refreshing and tasted ...healthy. All for this comeback!

The froyo trend is back, and I'm all for it! I stopped by Culture's Park Slope location in Brooklyn…read moreand was pleasantly surprised by the short line. I ordered a small original frozen Greek yogurt topped with mangos and mochi. I really enjoyed how tart and refreshing the yogurt was, and the mango tasted fresh. I also loved how soft the mochi was and thought it had the perfect chewy consistency. My only complaint is the price. After tax, my small cup came out to be $10.89, which feels pretty steep.

Went for ice cream last week and it was very good! The shop is super cute and had very quirky and…read morefun decor! The quality is great and had a very creamy and smooth texture. I'm a sucker for sprinkles so the sweet cream and sprinkles was perfect for me! The two people working there were so nice! Will definitely be back when I'm back in the area!! Also I loved how they had lactaid pills for sale, I don't need them but thought it was great for that do!

Thick and creamy ice cream, what more do you need? Not a ton of flavor choices, but many ways you…read morecan ingest them (sandwich, float, and more). I've visited many times over the years and was sad to find out today that they removed the booze from the menu (and therefore the boozy ice cream). I got a double scoop: chocotorta and strawberry jam! They also give you lactaid for $0.50 more, very smart supplemental offering. The ice cream is deliciously creamy, but not as special without the booze. Good spot for a hot day visiting Dumbo if you're in the area after dinner. Workers here are laidback, chill, and friendly.

I ordered lunch delivery from here two days in a row. The first time was yesterday when I ordered…read morethe katsu shrimp curry and they sent me katsu chicken instead. I was so annoyed I didn't take any pictures, but it was probably the best chicken katsu dish I ever had, even without the curry! So I resolved to give them another chance to get my order right today. And they did. This was a perfectly balanced curry, thickened with potatoes and carrots to create a rich curry stew, of which they give you plenty, unlike some other places I've ordered from. And honestly, I enjoyed the chicken much better than the shrimp. I look forward to ordering from here again!

Always been a fan of their other location with the sushi pockets and would order on door dash!…read more After visiting urgent care I saw just this place while walking home and am so excited! Their teas are delicious and food is great price! Currently they have a soft opening special so I took advantage and bought a chicken Katsu male + half off a drink and a buy one get one free mix match drink! I recommend their Oreo mochi milk tea if you like sweet and creamy and mochi. Their fruit teas are also good as well and the cheese foam if you're not worried about calories! Don't forget you can ask for less sugar if it's too sweet. If you can't drink it fast enough you can always ask for less ice or no ice to keep for next day. The curry katsu was not bad and pretty good for 12 dollars! They pack it nicely and is a good amount of food for the price. Excited to see them here and check them out. The store is clean and bright, but small and best for togo, pick or quick stop!

The one thing I have to say is they do put too much ice in their drinks... but that's the only bad…read morething I have to say. Even when you order light ice. But they give a shit ton of whatever jelly or Boba you pick. I always come here when I go to the doctors office monthly and grab myself a large beef Bulgogi onigiri and a pork floss onigiri for lunch on my way home. I also always get The Boyfriend or The Hulk... and I haven't had a single bad thing ever. All of it is delicious, I love the spicy mayo, treat yourself truly. The tea is are a little sweet, so I always get 50% sugar because just plain is crazy sweet and it's just enough at that rate. But the staff is super considerate and there is an older woman that works in the back that has such a sweet personality. Sometimes when I stop in, I think she remembers me, because she dropped something once and I went to pick it up for her, she shooed me away... and now she always makes a smile at me. Probably because I come in at the same time monthly or remembers me trying to help. But I don't know who remembers me at that rate? it's not like I come in every day or every week. Go enjoy a little bite, and a fun little sip, and go on with your day..

We came here randomly on a Sunday night in search of a quick bite to eat before a show at the…read moreParamount Theater. We ordered three onigris/rice balls. They were pretty satisfying and satiated our hunger. They were made pretty quickly. The place itself is fairly small and more designed for grab and go but there's some space to sit and enjoy the food. I can't vouch for the team as we did not order it but it smelled pretty good based on what I could tell.

Good ice cream, but brings a premium price tag…read more ​The ice cream here is genuinely good, the service is friendly, and unlike a lot of spots in the area, there is plenty of seating to actually sit down and enjoy your treat. That said, be prepared for a very limited selection of standard flavors. It's also definitely on the pricey side--expect to pay $8 for a single scoop, which feels a bit steep compared to the usual $6 national average. Worth a stop if you want a reliable, friendly spot to sit down, but keep the smaller menu and higher cost in mind.

The review is for the ice cream spot. Plenty of choices. Easy service. Moving fast. Price…read moremoderately. We had walnut and peach and cream flavors . The creaminess made me insane with this brand. Worth trying when you are in the area. An epic experience. Location is so perfect. Right after the ferry station with a great view of the bridge. Historically awesome to be here.

The chocolate cake is really good! Great flavor, good icing to cake ratio. A light yet moist cake…read more I would like to come back to try some of their other items but in some ways I feel like I'll still end up ordering the chocolate cake! Prices are comparable for the area, service was really quick, portion size great and it's nice that it's open a little later than most other bakeries. Would recommend!

Mellow & Melt is a sweet tooth's dream! Holy cow do they have options and do they have the flavor…read moreto go along with them. You can get anything from cheesecake, to rice pudding, to cake, to brownies, to cookies! It's amazing! The service was kind and fast. Inside it's very clean and well kept, great experience.

Customer service was 10/10. The guys behind the counter were welcoming and explained the different…read moreoptions very well and gave 2 samples each. They have virgin and alcoholic options which is great. I ended up with Mango Margarita and Hot Rum. Both smooth and delicious . I will be back to try their soft serve because it ran out by the time we got there after 9pm.

Couldn't help but give it a taste test. So many options to choose from. I ordered a cherry bomb…read morewith vanilla ice cream infused with rosè and the plus side, glass was mine to keep. No waiting and ample seating. Cute spot.