If you have a sweet tooth and find yourself in Berkeley, U Dessert Story is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is cozy, inviting, and perfect for catching up with friends or ending the night with something special. The desserts are not only beautifully presented but incredibly delicious. Every bite tastes fresh, creative, and thoughtfully made. The Mango Sticky Rice Bingsoo was a standout--light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing, and the variety on the menu means there's something for everyone. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better with their great service. U Dessert Story turns dessert into an experience. If you're looking for a place that delivers on taste, presentation, and atmosphere, this spot deserves five stars. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

We used to visit their other location in the city, but we've been coming to this location more often lately because we feel more comfortable in this area. Overall, it's been a good experience every time. Parking can be challenging depending on the time of day. Most of the parking is on the street, so you'll need to keep an eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists while looking for a spot. That's probably the biggest inconvenience of visiting this place. There is usually a 15 to 20-minute wait whenever we come for dessert, but we've always been seated within the quoted wait time, which we appreciate. The restaurant itself is fairly small, so the dining area can feel crowded. Tables are very close together, and you're practically sitting back-to-back with other guests. Because of this, the noise level can get pretty high, and it's easy to overhear conversations from nearby tables. The desserts are the highlight here. The BingSu is excellent, and the lava cake is one of our favorites. The menu is accessed through a QR code, making ordering simple and convenient. Food portions are decent, although prices are definitely on the premium side. Service is efficient, and the food and desserts usually arrive pretty quickly. We used to go to their city location regularly, but over the years we've found ourselves visiting this location more often because the area feels more comfortable and convenient for us. That has made this our go-to spot whenever we're craving dessert. Overall, this is a great place for dessert. The quality of the desserts keeps us coming back, but the difficult parking situation and cramped seating prevent it from being a full 5-star experience. Would definitely return for the BingSu and lava cake. read more

I'm so glad we came across U:Dessert in Berkeley. We've been to SF and this one was so much more airy. You scan the QR code menu and place your order. They came out fairly quickly and boy were they worth the wait. My mango sticky rice was light and its size made me think I'd be absolutely full after consuming it all. But it totally didn't. I loved all the extra so I had something with every bite. My hubby said the coffee was strong and robust (he had a latte) The croffle was chewy and crispy, the fruit was sweet and ripe. The cream was nice and sweet. He said it was easy to eat. Would definitely make the trip over the bridge to visit again. read more

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Have been here a few times we always enjoy a dessert great place if you also wanna have a little bite to eat of sweet or savory! The service is great! They are busy most of the time, but you will be seated pretty quickly. The atmosphere is pretty chill. The decor is good. The place is clean. read more

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This is the kind of place to take a date who loves dessert or for a personal treat if you have a sweet tooth yourself. It's such an indulgence that I suppose I should limit myself to one visit every few months, but, honestly, life is too short. The flavors are Southeast Asian, and these particular desserts are unique to my experience. We were there for the Young Coconut Pandan Crepe Cake. I saw it on the menu before walking in the door. It's why I chose the place. We are big fans of the pandan coconut waffles at the Hong Kong Snack Shack at Pacific East Mall in Richmond, and this was only the second time I've seen a pandan-flavored dessert anywhere. The crepe cake was even better than I had hoped or imagined. It's totally different from a waffle. These are super-thin layers of crepe with a whipped cream-like filling and a coconut cream sauce to die for. It is chilled, not warm. And believe it or not, it's not too sweet. The second time we shared a slice of the Thai Tea Crepe Cake. It was very delicious, but I prefer the coconut pandan. I don't know if it's because I'm partial to coconut or if it's because the tea flavor was a bit on the mild side. I like to order Thai milk tea with boba at milk tea & boba shops, and I was expecting a stronger tea flavor like I expect with that. It was still yummy, but not as distinctive or boldly flavored as the coconut pandan flavor. They also have all sorts of cheesecakes that I'd like to try. And there's a whole savory menu that we haven't explored either. The space itself is small, packed, and a bit on the loud side (but not uncomfortably loud). Both times they were very busy, but we didn't have to wait to be seated. The servers on both visits were very polite. The only downsides are: 1) there's not a lot of parking in that neighborhood, and 2) it's not inexpensive. Neither is enough to deter me. I see many future visits to my new favorite dessert spot! read more

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My friends surprised my fiancé and me with a birthday trip here to finally try the crepe cake because I've been wanting it forever, and it was such a fun experience. We all got the Thai tea crepe cake and it was so good. Definitely lived up to the hype. I also got the Thai tea, which was really good too. What made it even better was that one of my friends had secretly asked the staff if they could just bring our slices out with birthday candles, but they ended up going all out. They had the staff singing and played birthday music through the speakers. It was hilarious, unexpected, and honestly really sweet. It's a little pricey, but worth it for both the quality and the experience. There's plenty of indoor seating, the whole place has a really cool vibe inside, and we had such a great time. Definitely will be coming back :) read more

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One of my go-to late night dessert spots in Berkeley. I really like coming here with friends when we want something sweet after dinner because the portions are pretty big and perfect for sharing. Their bingsu is honestly one of my favorites here it's shaved ice and it's super fluffy and creamy without feeling overly heavy. The presentation is also really cute and the desserts always come out looking so good. The service was fine overall The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the Thai tea lava toast. The flavor and sauce were good, but the toast itself was a little on the drier side and I wish it tasted a bit fresher. Overall though it's still one of my favorite late night dessert spots in the area. read more

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My friends and I returned to U:Dessert Story after a couple of years since our last visit, and this time around somehow topped our last experience. We arrived late after dinner, but the cafe was still packed around 8 PM. We were fortunately able to be seated right away. We were celebrating a birthday, so we ordered a few different desserts to try - mango sticky rice bingsu, Japanese yuzu cheesecake, and chocolate truffle cake - with a couple of sparklers to mark the occasion. Minutes after we had placed our order, the server brought out our treats with much fanfare and a celebratory birthday song - and the whole restaurant joined in the singing and clapping. I've tried the mango sticky rice bingsu before - it was as tasty and refreshing as I remembered it. While decadent, the yuzu cheesecake was pleasantly tart and refreshing and paired well with the matcha ice cream. I tried a bite of the chocolate truffle cake - it was super decadent. The cafe continued to stay packed throughout the evening - the line even stretched out the door as we were leaving. I'm sure we'll be back to celebrate the next birthday soon. read more

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My first visit and it was love at first bite. We stopped in toward the end of the day, so the wait was minimal which is always a win. The Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu easily earns top marks. A beautifully layered bowl of Korean snow ice topped with fresh mango, house-made crumble, sticky rice, mango purée, and a drizzle of condensed milk. The textures and flavors come together effortlessly; so light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Perfect for sharing, though you may not want to. The double fromage lychee cheesecake was pure bliss. Delicate, airy, and luxuriously creamy with a subtle lychee finish that keeps it feeling fresh. It strikes that rare balance of being rich without heaviness. Easily one of the better cheesecakes I've had in a while. Definitely a spot worth returning to. read more

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Near Berkeley campus. Very busy Expect a wait Fresh desserts and drinks Not too sweet Instagram worthy read more

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Visited around 7pm on a Sunday evening. There's only street parking so I had to circle the block a few times to find a spot. Unfortunately that's pretty normal in Berkeley but if you're on foot, the location is pretty great! Once inside, we were quickly given a table and ordered through the QR code. There was a good variety of Asian inspired crepe cakes, bingsu options, and drinks! I was torn between ordering a dessert or a drink and opted for the Matcha chocolate lava cake ($16) since I wasn't planning on consuming everything and wasn't sure whether a drink could be packed to go. The atmosphere was pretty relaxing. A lot of tables were filled and the decor was welcoming. There seemed to be a lot of people doing pick up orders as well. It took about 15-20 minutes for my dessert to arrive which felt a bit long but it wasn't a huge issue. The presentation of the food was lovely and I was happy that the taste was great as well. Cutting into the cake released a surprise stream of both molten chocolate and matcha. I had thought it would only be chocolate and the addition of the matcha cut through the sweetness of the molten chocolate. The matcha taste was not gritty or bitter. The cake was warm, moist, and not overly sweet. I liked the inclusion of the strawberries as a palette cleanser. The only drawback is that the matcha ice cream itself was just sweet and lacked any matcha flavor. Overall, I would return! The food options are enticing and the atmosphere was great. We were there for about an hour and we never felt pressured to hurry up and leave. Many of the surrounding tables were there for a while as well. It's a great place to catch up with friends while enjoying a bite after dinner. I hope to try the Oolong Lychee float in the future. read more

U :Dessert Story - Chocolate matcha lava cake - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley, California

As someone who loves salted egg yolk, udessert is the only place who has created such a nice, unique salted egg yolk custard sauce with buttered toast. I love this dessert so much and I always crave it. The last time I came here I cried tears from how good it was LMAO Service was good. They serve the food pretty quickly for being so busy at night Ambiance is cute! Good spot for dates, family, and friends read more

U :Dessert Story - salted egg yolk toast - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley, California

I came here for dessert at the end of a date. The music and lighting and ambiance inside created a fun party vibe, which I very much enjoyed. The service was fast and the food was good! Once seated, we ordered through scanning the QR code and using the website portal for our table. I like that method especially when I can order fancy boba-like drinks that need me to specify sweetness level, ice level, any milk substitutes, etc. it's a very convenient way to order. We ordered the Ube and Mango snows, which were big enough for us to share, but we ordered one each because we wanted to be over the top. I think, in the future, we will just split one snow between two people. Ordering one a pop was also quite pricy. Two snows and two fancy drinks ran up a relatively high bill for a desert order; I definitely consider this place ti be on the pricier side. But that what you get with good location and ambiance. I highly recommend the tiramisu latte! It totally tasted and looked like tiramisu. It was a really fun drink. read more

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Our dessert story, after having ramen from across the street, was very random. We actually wanted gelato but opted for U:Dessert Story. So, I guess didn't really have any expectations other than to just have a sweet treat. We were pleasantly surprised. You order from a QR code, but pay with the server. Only 1 server during our visit, and very busy. I know we're in the Bay Area, but these prices at U:Dessert Story are very high. Looking at the menu, I was just wondering how they're justifying these prices. Now, that said, the quality and how these desserts were crafted are very good. Thought can sense that (from the two we ordered), there was thought put into the dishes to make them work. The ingredients felt like they were well sourced, and what we ordered were very tasty. And as to the two we ordered, one was worth its price (barely), the other probably not. We ordered the Strawberry Bingsoo. I've had many bingsoos before, most were just okay. This one took me on another level of bingsoo that I haven't experienced. This was simply that good. The shaved ice could have been finer, but I think if it was, the toppings wouldn't have held up as well. Hints of yogurt and almond really makes this dish. The strawberry bingsoo, at $16, it was just worth its price. We also ordered the Oreo croffle. Well made. Ingredients came together with the toppings. Very enjoyable, but at $9 each, this one I didn't feel like was worth the price. Street parking may be tricky. Free on Sundays. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. I always go here with my friends and family for dessert. The tables are spaced out and it is always busy. However, seating is fast. Service is so good, they constantly check on you no matter how busy it is. I love the decor and it is a great place for a little girls day or even a date! All the desserts are the perfect amount of sweetness. I suggest the bingsu or the toast, those are my absolute favorite. I have yet to try the drinks but they look sooo good. 10/10 recommend coming here. read more

U :Dessert Story - Strawberry cheesecake with coconut and mango ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a cute dessert place. There are lots of choices too, so it was quite hard to narrow it down to two haha. The service was quick and friendly as well. Thai tea ice cream toast cube: 5/5. This was so good omg, never had anything like it before. The toast and toast pieces were warm and buttery, and the ice cream added a nice touch. Black sesame mochi milk tea: 4/5. I like a strong milk tea flavor, and this one hit the spot. However, I found the mochi a little bit overcooked. Overall, this one is pretty good. Would like to come here again in the future! read more

U :Dessert Story - Thai Tea Lava Toast and black sesame mochi milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley, California

I brought my FIL here one late afternoon as he was craving bingsu since I first introduced it to him during a trip to Taiwan (ironic being that Taiwan was his first introduction to this delicious dessert rather than Korea where he had visited before). There was only 1 other occupied table when we arrived, so we had our pick of seating options. They have a decent amount of seating inside the premise, as well as a few outdoor tables also. We opted for the Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu. The size portion was huge, so we were able to share amongst the 3 of us. Comes with a side of condensed milk, mango puree, and green sticky rice. The bingsu had a generous amount of thick, fresh mango inside. And the snow ice was very fine, smooth, and melts in your mouth. The addition of the sticky green rice was a nice touch. As it added a complimentary warmness that paired well with the cold bingsu. The prices here for everything are on the high end. But given the large portion sizes, not too bad if you average it out amongst a party. read more

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OK, waaaay better in the restaurant. Super good. Loved everything we got. We had the pandan crepe cake, the salted egg yolk toast, the mango sticky rice bingsoo and the milk tea. The milk tea was the weakest thing, but overall everything was good and the restaurant had a nice vibe. The service was really fast and it was easy to order with the tablet. Would definitely go again. read more

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We went as a group and the servers seated us after a little wait. However, she kept coming back to re-arrange us and moving the tables around to accommodate other people coming in AFTER we had already sat down. This wasn't a big issue but each time she just proceeded with moving our tables around without saying anything to us - what the heck? Now onto the desserts. I've been here 3 times and frankly never been impressed whatsoever. I refrained from commenting previously as this seems to be a nostalgic institution that UCB kids frequent. But now that I'm here let me just jot this down - these desserts are not good. The sulbings are fine because it's hard to mess up ice and syrup with toppings, but the remainder of the menu, for example these crepe cakes, are of horrible quality at top prices. Pictured here is the pandan coconut millecrepe cake. The flavor of the cake is extremely artificial. The texture of the glaze was disgusting. Honestly, the experience was so bad that I really thought the people raving about this place were gaslighting. read more

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i really love the different options for bingsu and the ambiance inside is very modern, perfect for a sit down get together with friends or a date read more

The food was awesome! We were really happy that they also had some savory items to go with their extensive dessert menu. Ordering was simple, via a QR code that brought you to site to order from. While we placed our order online the service was very friendly and helpful. Since we ordered both sweet and savory they checked to see if we wanted e returning at once or not. The appetizer plate was the perfect size for 4 of us. Enough for everyone to get some but left us room for our desserts. The fries were particularly addicting. The strawberry smoothie was tasty but not too unique. The matcha cheesecake was really light and had a good matcha flavor. It paired really well with the matcha ice cream. The strawberry croffle was really good. A nice crunch even with the cream on top. The pandas sauce was really good. We had to take the left over sauce home. Only 4 stars because it's really pricey. But I guess that's downtown Berkeley for you! We'll be back though when we are in the area, so it's not so pricey where it's unreasonable. read more

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The good: We visited on a weekday afternoon and were promptly welcomed to sit anywhere we liked. The mango sticky rice bingsu was delicious and refreshing, especially because it was a hot day. Our water glasses were refilled. The interior was quiet and the temperature was cool. The bad: The only restroom was out of order, and after eating, we had to walk a few blocks to a cafe to use its restroom. Any place that serves food needs to have more than a single customer bathroom, in case of a maintenance issue like this. Food and service = 4 stars No bathroom = minus 1 star read more

Sidewalk is under construction right now, but U:Dessert Story is still open for business! Visited with a friend, and we dined in. We entered the restaurant to dark, moody lighting and cramped-yet-cozy tables. We were seated promptly by staff. We ordered the Double Fromage Honey Yuzu Cheesecake and the Hojicha Banoffee. Double Fromage Honey Yuzu Cheesecake: good, but personally not my taste. really yuzu heavy, rich cheesecake, but I wish it was more honey forward. I didn't taste any honey flavor in my slice. I like that the cheesecake has divots in the top for the yuzu sauce to sit in. The sauce is in a little plastic dropper stabbed into the cheesecake top, and you can take squirt it to your liking onto the cheesecake. 3.5/5 Hojicha Banoffee: liked this better than my cheesecake! the nutty, roasted hojicha cream complimented the almond, caramel, and banana well. still not personally my taste, but several of my foodie friends would definitely love this one. 4/5 I recommend to visit during construction while it's not so busy!! read more

U :Dessert Story - HOJICHA BANOFFEE (Slice), DOUBLE FROMAGE HONEY YUZU CHEESECAKE (Slice) - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cute date spot. Really nice selection of desserts to choose from, with pretty exotic/Asian flavors. We got the Thai tea lava toast and mango sticky rice bingsu to split between the 3 of us. Definitely have to be okay with sharing food, unless you're soloing a dessert (but that's no fun!) The lava toast is fun since they take a block of bread carve it out and build inside of it. Highly recommend both. One thing to note is the sound environment is a bit noisy, my girlfriend could hear a few conversations from around the cafe even though we were tucked towards the back. If you see this review, definitely give them a try! read more

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The food was alright, but was refreshing. In my opinion the food looks better than it tastes, but it's extremely expensive given how the food tastes. The bingsoo and cake slice was good, but the toast felt lackluster and dry. The service was also on the slower side but that was okay. TLDR: okay on special occasions for the pictures, but to fulfill your cravings I'd recommend elsewhere as the prices were a bit too high in my opinion. If the Bingsoo was priced in the $16-18 range I'd recommend this place. read more

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This place should be called My Dessert Story because I could be here for p-ages! They have baked sweets, cold sweets, warm bites and hot treats. We had a sampler with wings, onion rings and such. The zingy wingy sauce was bomb. It was tangy, sweet, sticky and the wing crust was perfectly crispy. The desserts were incredible and def added inches to my waistline but welllllll worth it! The shaved ice assortments were amazing. The chocolate one was my fav and the ice just melts in your mouth! Two yumz up and we'll def be back for more! read more

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Very cute place for tropical desserts! Just about every table was celebrating birthdays that evening. We enjoyed the desserts. read more

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Been coming to this place since COVID era. Always love the desserts, they taste as good as they look. Service us great. Ambiance is great and cozy. I always feel relaxed and NOT rushed so that is a plus. Will be back! read more

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Food was hot and flavorful. The menu options are vast. From sweet to savory. There's something for everyone. We tried to cheese corn dog- had cheese and fish sausage inside. Very flavorful and crunchy. The honey on the outside gave it a different flavor. Next we had the chicken and fries. The wings were fried well and seasoned with love. The wedges were hot and crispy. The dipping sauces were cold- kind of a temperature shock compared to the food. We had dessert as well. The lychee cake with the cheese. Idk how to describe it but wow. It was good. Especially with the fresh lychee fruit on top. My daughter tried the matcha chocolate lava cake. It was very lava-like. It came with a small dish of matcha ice cream. Overall the food and service were good, but the restaurant smells like old dust. The seating is either velveteen-like cloth or bar stools. The fabric doesn't smell clean or like it's been vacuumed recently. It also has food stains on them. The walls are white so stains show up easy and there were quite a bit of them. Quite a bit of flys as well. read more

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iDessert is always a treat -- from their Berkeley location to their SF spot, everything feels made with love. The desserts are creative, beautifully presented, and consistently delicious. It's definitely one of my go-to places when I'm craving something sweet. The only thing I didn't personally enjoy was the spicy Thai ramyeon. It might just be the Thai herbs and spices the flavor just isn't something I would go out of my way to order again. But overall, their desserts are amazing and absolutely worth trying! read more

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Our go to spot anytime we are feeling a sweet treat at Berkeley! The desserts are AMAZING, service is great you order yourself and food gets to you so fast, the ambiance is nice it's a dimly lit mood with really tasteful music to match the tasteful desserts! If you're ever in the Berkeley area this is a MUST TRY! read more

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4th visit! Whoop whoop! This is the place to get dessert in Berkeley (I may actually be bolder and say the East Bay). Such lovely treats over here that must be discovered. This time we got the mango sticky rice bingsu and the matcha chocolate lava cake. Really great balance between the warm chocolate and matcha and the cold shaved bingsu. Service is attentive and quick as always. I think the interior got a bit of a remodel, new paint and slightly more updated aesthetic. It is always a pleasure! read more

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5/5 for the yuzu cheesecake. Inside there's the plain cheese cake portion where it's soooo fluffy and soft. Never had one like this before, the other layer is the yuzu cheesecake part and it's not too sweet. Aaahhh I should've to go some because I'm craving it right now! Mango sticky rice shaved ice is aite, the mango was super raw. The salted egg yolk croffle tastes just like the Chinese salted egg yolk bun. Mmm so yummy. I love this location better than the one in SF. Inside is super clean and organized and no lines! read more

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Atmosphere is pretty, but the menu items are definitely a bit overpriced. I would say the bingsu size is splittable up to 2 people max, as it is a pretty small serving for bingsu, compared to other bingsu places I have been to in CA. The yuzu cheesecake is pretty good! But again, the size for the price may not be worth. There are some parking in the neighborhood behind the store. read more

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If you love unique desserts, this place is a must. I tried the honey citrus cheesecake, mango sticky rice bingsu, and salted egg croffle. The cheesecake was light with a zesty twist that kept it from being too sweet. The bingsu was refreshing and full of fresh mango and soft sticky rice, it felt like summer in a bowl. The salted egg croffle was the most unexpected favorite. Sweet, crispy, and just the right amount of savory. Great spot for sharing or treating yourself. Everything was super creative and worth trying. read more

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This is my favorite dessert place around UC Berkeley. Everything I had in here is always so good without being overly sweet. read more

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Service is great, music background, employees helpful and friendly !! The drink were Delicious and good! Fries with their secret sauce were crispy and well seasoned. Finally there to famous dessert Honey Bread toasted with vanilla ice cream on top !!! Sweet... read more

Came on a Sunday late afternoon around 6pm, no wait but it was pretty full. They do have a lot of tables so it is pretty spacious We ordered the salted egg yolk toast! If you love salted egg yolk, you will love this! Not too salty and their salted egg yolk custard sauce was yummy. It came with vanilla ice cream too 10/10 I love their toast selection, will definitely come back to try the other flavors read more

U :Dessert Story - Salted Egg Yolk Toast - Desserts Near Me - Berkeley, California

Every time I come here I always debate trying something different since their menu has a lot of options. But ultimately it comes back to these two: the chocolate matcha lava cake and mango sticky rice bingsoo. It was my parents' first time trying the bingsoo and they polished it off despite claiming to be full. They stopped serving the whipped cream with the lava cake but it's a good sweetness as-is so no complaints there. read more

Best Thai dessert place in Berkeley! The serving is generous to share and you can add more toppings. The spicy ramyon is tomyum mama instant noodles with Seafood. You can add more noodles for $4 and more soup for $7 if you want to share with 3-4 adults. The highlight is the Bingsu, Thai tea flavor was amazing and the snow ice texture was so smooth and fine. Sticky rice, grass jelly, boba topping were our favorites. They get very popular so order quickly via qr code scanning at the table. food and dessert take quite some time to prepare. read more

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