Pre-covid inflation prices, bundling of tea no matter if it's lunch or dinner, and free mini shaved…read moreice at the end to cool you down--I reeaally wish sweet fires existed by me. I need an exact clone of it too, along with all the workers, because that was some of the best food service I've had in my life. My partner ordered the mala and it was so flavorful that I initially thought I made a mistake mixing my broth. After a couple more spoons of his I realized I made the right choice. I would've melted from within otherwise. The intensity of the mala builds and builds-you have been warned! The shaved ice is also a must. At first I didn't think I'd get an order of it, but they served a mini portion after the meal and I had to have more. Unfortunately, GT and BT jellies are no longer being offered, so I opted for other toppings and was not disappointed. Mango, strawberry and guava syrups with boba, lychee and passionfruit jam cured me of something. Not entirely sure what but I'm convinced either way. Appreciated the strong a/c on a 90 something degree day, as well as how clean everything was. When I'm in the area again I'll definitely be back!

Semi casual eatery that features very approachable hot pot. What I mean by that is that there are…read moremenu items designed per person and there are plenty of combinations of flavors that are already available to choose from. Sometimes when I go to hot pot, I'm not sure how much I should put into the broth of different ingredients, etc. and I find myself fumbling with some of the other items available to put into the broth. This place just makes it a lot easier for novices like me. Also, the portion is great relative to the price and most importantly the meal is delicious. It feels family owned and operated as well and the people here are very friendly. You can mix and match up to two different broths as well and if I remember correctly, I think did the miso and kimchi. It also comes with a couple sides. I would say my only gripe is that they seem to have most if not all other California university pendants on their wall, except for the University of Southern California. Lol.

Bluebanana always does a great job bringing the fun and flavor to every party! They have served our…read morechurch during several of our events and keep it fun and affordable for everyone. They've also served at smaller, more personal events and still bring the same energy no matter what. Invite them to your next event. You won't regret it!

First things first, Brandon and Elizabeth were awesome! They were very punctual, very friendly,…read moreand they whipped up delicious shave ice for us and all of our guests. They were a huge hit at our party (I think they only had 2 cups remaining lol)! We hired them for our daughter's 5th birthday party and I'm glad we did. They had a great compact set-up, provided their own easy up and only required an extension cord to get the party started. I believe Andrea even asked my wife about our color scheme so they could match it with the table cover they used for their station (little details we really appreciate and shows their attention to detail). Communication was seemless and my wife never had any issues getting in contact with Andrea. The syrups and house cream were delicious!! Myself and several guests came back for round 2 lol. My wife and I were going to hire Hula Tang Hawaiian Shave Ice for our party, but they were unavailable for the day we needed. My wife found Bluebanana Hawaiian Shave Ice and we did not look back. We would definitely hire them again. As stated above, Brandon and Elizabeth were awesome. They had great attitudes, very professional, served the Shave Ice with a smile and were very kind to my guests. Thank you so much!!

I love Korean shaved ice and this place rates way up there against all the other shaved iced places…read moreI've been here in the states and in Korea. Not only was the flavor amazing (which made me want to return and try them all) but the presentation was definitely instagram worthy. The one negative is that the seating was not plentiful for all their customers but this is definitely not a negative for the owners. That just means they have a great business. Location is in old town so parking might be a challenge.

A Little Cheat Night Never Hurt Nobody!…read more After eating the juiciest chicken ever at Loli Farms, I've been eyeing this dessert spot for a while, and luckily it was only 1.6 miles away. So obviously... dessert was happening. Perfect excuse for a little cheat-night treat! Parking Hack: Don't pay $5 for parking! We parked about 7 minutes away in a parking structure for only $1 for 2 hours. After all the delicious food I inhaled, I definitely didn't mind getting a little extra cardio in. Pasadena parking is definitely doing the most, so parking structure it was! Mango Melon Shaved Ice -- $8.50 | 7.8/10 Mango-flavored shaved ice topped with melon balls and served with a side of milk drizzle. The shaved ice itself was SO soft and fluffy, and the milk drizzle gave it just the right amount of sweetness. The only thing was... I really couldn't taste much mango in the shaved ice. It was pretty subtle, so I wouldn't say this one completely blew me away, but it was still a refreshing treat on a hot summer night. Definitely not the best I've had, but certainly not the worst! Injeolmi Shaved Ice -- $7.50 | 7.7/10 Milk-flavored shaved ice topped with mochi, layers of Injeolmi powder, and more milk drizzle. This was actually our first time trying Injeolmi, so we were curious! The combination of the soft shaved ice, milk drizzle, and nutty Injeolmi powder was really good and made for a fun flavor combination. My only complaint? THE MOCHI. They were soooo tiny! I wanted that satisfying chewy squish, but these little guys basically tasted like mini boba that disappeared the second I bit into them. The shaved ice itself was perfectly soft and honestly the star of both desserts. Inside, there aren't a ton of tables, but luckily we snagged one right when we walked in. And let me tell you... this place had a constant flow of customers the entire hour we were there! People were coming in and out left and right, with only one ordering machine, so expect a little patience if it gets busy. Overall, both shaved ices were pretty decent and made for the perfect little "I already ate too much but I'm still getting dessert" moment. Definitely a nice way to break the diet after our chicken feast! Would I come back? Absolutely, especially to try some of their other shaved ice flavors. Happy desserts!

the chicken is amazing and delicious the customer service is amazing. great people.. thank.. ur the…read moregoat.. thanks so much for the awesome quality and service that makes me so happy everyday

We got the brown sugar boba shaved ice and it was so good. It was light and refreshing. I really…read moreappreciated that they offer a mini size since not a lot of places do, and it ended up being the perfect portion. It was also such a nice surprise to find toppings at the bottom like grass jelly, egg pudding, and more. Make sure to mix it well so you get everything in each bite. Overall, a delicious sweet treat and definitely something I'd order again!

New found love for Boba! I am new to these little ball drinks so I can't compare yet so please…read moredon't come for me. I am sharing what I liked. I enjoyed the Thai tea. They put 2 different types of boba balls, one which popped in your mouth. So delicious. Their menu had a lot of options of teas, smoothis, and bites. Staff was friendly and helpful when I placed my order. Will have to return next time i'm in the area and try their organic acai bowl. Some seating inside. Parking was easy. Cute little wall art. Overall worth a stop.

First time trying milk tea & I've become addicted! I highly recommend 10/10 so delicious!read more

My twin girls love this place…read more The owners are awesome and always super understanding Recently we wanted to support their business and rented their truck which came to out house for my daughters bday. There is a minimum which we went way over and they didn't take my money. This meant a lot to me and my family. Can't thank them enough

good spot for dessert! i loved how many flavor options there were for the shaved ice. i got mango…read moreand lychee, was a big fan of these flavors! i also added ice cream but unfortunately wasn't given much of it service was good as well, the workers were friendly and approachable. decent amount of seating available

This is a family owned business and it shows! The flavors are far superior in taste and quality to…read morethe other shaved ice truck that's always around. 5 stars all the way!!

From the owner: Shaved Ice catering, we bring the festival treat to you, over 40 flavors. Great for any special…read moreevent, such as: birthday parties, wedding receptions, anniversary parties, customer appreciation events, employee appreciation events, apartment complex resident appreciation events, and much much more. We also do fundraising. Contact us for pricing and questions. Also if you are looking for vendors for an event, let us know.

This was one of the dessert spots in the plaza I had been eyeing for some time. They have so many…read moreflavors of shaved snow ice so I will be coming back to try a few other flavors. We ended up getting the mango bowl. I wished the bowls were bigger. But for something sweet right after dinner, the size was actually perfect for a party of 4. They used condensed milk as the sweetener and topped it with a lot of fresh cut mangos. This place has many other flavors, and some very unique. Would recommend checking this place out! The server is nice and parking can get pretty crazy if you come during a rush.

Korean shave ice never misses! I ordered the strawberry and mango bingsoo and it was huge. We…read moreshared with a group of four and it was more than enough. The ice is freshly shaved and topped with fresh fruit. Plenty of seating for a big group. Parking can be difficult during peak hours but we were lucky to find a spot.