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3.9 (126 reviews)
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black sesame
Anna F.

I was in the area with a group of friends and we all decided to stop by Uji Time to get a frozen treat since it was hot outside. The shop is small and they are located inside the Metreon on the ground level. You can enter from the doors on 4th Street or from Yerba Buena Gardens and walk to it. I went on a weekday and there was only 1 staff handling the register and making the desserts. The wait wasn't long since we were chatting as we waited for our items and most of us got soft serve. I went with the black sesame since I don't like matcha. The black sesame soft serve was creamy and not too sweet. I was hoping the black sesame flavor would be stronger. We found a table at the food court and stayed there to enjoy our desserts.

Erin T.

Amazing!! So refreshing & high quality matcha. I got the matcha soft serve & added matcha powder & red beans. It was sooo tasty. The matcha was very strong & not overly sweet which I appreciated. Would definitely recommend checking it out!

Lychee Soft Serve in Taiyaki Cone
Chinmay S.

Cozy dessert place serving soft serves in taiyaki (fish-shaped waffle cones). We tried their lychee soft serve in the taiyaki waffle cone filled with Nutella. The ice cream was soft and tasty, but the cone itself fell way short. It was soft, and the filling was hardly there - quite disappointing. It's worth a try if you haven't tried it before, but we've had these before at a popular place in South Bay, so the novelty factor wasn't there for us.

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Alex M.

(Overall: B) - My friend and I were eager to try their seasonal orange flavor taiyaki soft serve, which gives strong resemblance of the orange cream soda, a delicate balance between an artificially sweet orange and vanilla that is quite pleasant. The soft serve is indeed soft, but also does not melt immediately unlike Somi Somi, which is great. I love how this small shop has an abundance of unique Asian flavored ice cream that is definitely a draw. The staff are reasonably as nice as well. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Overall: B Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

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Sarah C.

we wanted mochi ice cream but they they were out :( so we got the matcha black sesame swirl and nutella-filled taiyaki with oreo and red bean ($8.75). the matcha and black sesame weren't as strong as other soft serve places. I also thought the red bean topping was going to be solid red beans with sauce but it was red bean paste which didn't really pair well

Mango taiyaki cone with honey drizzle
Blu M.

A fun dessert spot out in SoMa with tasty matcha and fun ice creams! This spot is one of their smaller locations, as it is just a small stand. Service is quick and the staff have always been kind. I love taiyaki, and while this is untraditional, their cones always satisfy my cravings! I love getting red bean, their seasonal ice cream, and a drizzle of honey whenever I go. So tasty and super cute! The serving is also the perfect size which I love. Totally recommend checking this spot out if you are in the area!

Black sesame and matcha soft serve
Sonya H.

Cute lil Asian-inspired ice cream shop located in SoMa's Metreon food hall. I will admit that I'm generally not the world's biggest Metreon fan -- it always feels barely half-open and slightly deserted, and it always carries a pretty strong scent of buttered popcorn from the AMC -- but Uji Time Dessert does make ducking inside worthwhile. They're most known for their soft serve with a taiyaki cone (which you can also get on top, with the ice cream in a cup, if you're more of a ice cream cup kinda person but still want the taiyaki). They always have their black sesame and/or matcha soft serve, but you can always switch it up with the ube and/or seasonal flavor. The classic black sesame and matcha is a great combination, with a lovely earthiness from the matcha and nuttiness from the black sesame. It does trend a little sweeter as far as matcha soft serve spots go, but it's still a delightful sweet treat. The seasonal flavor, of course, rotates, but I did love their Aug. 2025 flavor -- the honey osmanthus was super floral and a bit sweet, but not overly so. The cool, soft ice cream goes wonderfully with the warm, slightly crispy taiyaki; I'd honestly probably rather just get the taiyaki on its own and/or with less ice cream, but it's hard to complain about having too *large* a portion.

Matcha soft servd
Sydney J.

I've passed by this Uji Time many times when walking through the Metreon plaza, and decided to order the matcha soft serve. It was pretty quick to order and get the ice cream. I felt it's a little pricey for the quantity, but the matcha flavor was pretty good, although the shade of green is more muted than some places. I would probably say Matcha Cafe Maiko remains my favorite in the city for matcha ice cream, but this was decent too.

Matcha and sesame
Tim J.

Decided to check this place out after a huge meal. Despite my full blown stomach, the matcha and sesame swirl I got was still soooo good. Living at a location where these Asian flavors are not available, I may be biased but definitely consider checking this place out! FYI- no chairs/dining tables are available here.

Theo T.

Uji Time?! You mean Yummy Time! I am not a huge dessert person, but I always have time for Uji Time! There's something about that delicious soft serve and warm taiyaki fish cones that just bring so much joy to my belly. My friends and I had just eaten a huge lunch and we were craving something sweet. This place was the perfect spot! The soft serves are full of flavor, but not overly sweet or heavy. Tucked away in a mall or movie food court, this little spot is awesome! I got the Black Sesame with an Oreo and sprinkles in a taiyaki with nutella. I know that sounds like a lot, but it is honestly perfection. They have a few other flavors like matcha and vanilla that you can swirl. They also have some seasonal flavors too. This time it was Watermelon which tasted like a light watermelon bubblegum flavor. We had just missed the seasonal peach which would have tasted great too. Can't wait to get my hands on another taiyaki!

White Peach ( looks like vanilla,  it has a hint)
Juan V.

Back in Downtown San Francisco and it's hot in the city. San Francisco is having a heatwave this week and there a few places where you can enjoy a dessert inside some air conditioning with seats and tables and steps outside where can layout on artificial turf grass and enjoy the shade . It's inside and outside the Metreon food court there is a place where you cool off and enjoy a tasty cold ice cream dessert. Uji Time dessert has lots of flavors to choose from and I wanted to try two in particular. White peach and Watermelon. The White peach ice cream in a cup( I have a hunch there may have hint of vanilla ) was so refreshing . I was feeling refresh and it was not too sweet as I like that way. The flavor was as almost eating a slice of a cold white peach fruit with an ice cream kick to it. The watermelon ice cream was on a Taiyaki cone and it smooth and not so sweet. It's a more light watermelon taste (with a lite bubble gum taste). Uji Time is the first place in San Francisco and the Bay Area to offer the Taiyaki soft cream. When it's time to refresh go to Uji Time Dessert in the heart of Downtown San Francisco. It's Uji Time the original place in the San Francisco and the Bay Area to get a Taiyaki soft cream cone Picture it delicious and tasty by taking a snap of it on your phone

Ube ice cream
Khushboo C.

Good ice cream located inside AMC building. Would visit again when I am in San Francisco

Alice S.

I've been to two other Uji Time locations, and they've always been fairly consistent. No surprise that this one was solid as well. However, this location has slightly fewer options. There wasn't any black sesame soft serve, and there were fewer options for toppings. The nice thing is that there was no line here on a weekend around 7:30pm. Service was friendly and quick as well.

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Great place to stop in after visiting the MOMA delicious options and friendly service

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Only ok for me. The yogurt doesn't taste that rich. Was needing something sweet and this was close by. Unlikely to return.

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Great uji matcha and the range of toppings you can get from rainbow sprinkles to red bean etc. the ube option can be a little too sweet.

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A Buttercup Dessert House - We will open in September

A Buttercup Dessert House

4.3(248 reviews)
2.3 miMission
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This is my favorite dessert house, which I recommend to all my friends who need a good date spot, a…read moreplace to meet up with friends, or to friends who are visiting the city and have never had bingsoo or dessert style toasts. I absolutely love everything mango from here and their affogato is to die for! The best affogato I've ever had. Definitely try this place!

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.

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Milkbomb Ice Cream - ube & banana rocky road ice cream in ube pandesal

Milkbomb Ice Cream

4.7(919 reviews)
1.4 miPotrero Hill
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what's AYCE without dessert? we drove a little ways to find this spot but being Sunday night, super…read moreeasy to find parking about a 3 minute walk away. since we came so late (7:30pm Sunday, they close at 9), they were out of some things. all they had were ube pandesal, but the picture when everything was prepared looks even more insane than what was ordered. ube pandesal with ube and mango ice cream, topped with fruity pebbles, condensed milk, and ube sauce I mean it's as sweet as it sounds, my boyfriend LOVED it. I was too full to eat any but I could smell all the flavors in the car ride home. I hope to try this spot myself soon!

Nothing like paying $15 for an ice cream sandwich ordering from a small window stall inside a dead…read moreplaza! The quintessential SF experience for having a shop not within the high walkability/visability areas. There was a decent line when I went, and I waited a good 20 minutes in total. They also have weird hours to make sure you go when they're open! I ordered a half ube and half lychee ice cream sandwich, and paid $2 extra for the toasted marshmallow. It comes in a housemade sandwich, which is has an ube base and is a little sweet. It reminds me of the bread part of the uncrustables in a way. The ice cream is not too sweet, but the thickness of the sandwich somewhat lowered the flavor profile of the ice cream to sweet cream. They have asian inspired flavors which makes me want to come back... ...until I'm reminded of the price. The ice cream is really good, don't get me wrong, but I can literally buy 4 quarts of high quality ice cream at Safeway for the same price as a what is essentially a somi-somi with more flavors. I guess hype and long lines is really all it takes for you to make it in the SF food scene, regardless of price.

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Thai tea+ube in an ube pandesal and matchavocado+ube in a glazed donut

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NaYa Dessert Cafe

NaYa Dessert Cafe

4.1(780 reviews)
1.3 miHayes Valley
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The best way to cool off on a warm day! We visited NaYa for dessert after brunch at aMano. It's not…read morea big space & was pretty full but the host/server had a 2 top table available. It was kinda hot & stuffy inside even with the door open because it was a warm day. We were told in advance that orders would take approximately 20-30 minutes to arrive because they were short staffed at the time (additional staff arrived after an hour). My friend had to Thai tea crepe cake & I had the mango tango (because I looooove mangoes). The Thai tea crepe was pretty good, lots of Thai tea flavor, and not too sweet. The Thai tea custard sauce added a bit of sweetness to it. The mango tango was sooo good! I loved the coconut ice cream (it's a shaved from a block of ice cream so it's really fluffy). The fresh mango was served on the side in addition to a small bowl of coconut, sticky rice and additional mango sauce. Service was as efficient as possible. Server was helpful too.

Felt like dessert after a day in the city, thought we'd try NaYa in Hayes Valley. Local hangout…read more Young crowd and good vibes. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs - but what a great surprise. We started our evening with the Mango Tango. That Sticky Rice was the Main Wow! Not to take anything away from the coconut & mango, just that rice. I could have had that on its own. We then ended the night with the Toasted Kaya. Warm Bread with the right crunchiness. Another fun & tasty surprise. All in all - we will probably share just one dish next time - but definitely coming back

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Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

Maruwu Seicha

4.3(703 reviews)
1.5 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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- Menu: tons of options, drinks/baked goods/soft serve -…read moreDrink adjustability: can adjust any drink - Seating: open food hall style seating in Japan Center Mall - Crowd: pretty empty at 10a on a Monday - Parking: parking garage, metered - Water is scarce in the Mall, but restrooms are widely available (albeit old) My Bay Area friend swore Maruwu Seicha is THE place to go for quality matcha. Turns out she was right. I had a matcha latte half sweet, and it was delicious- high quality matcha, not too strong or sweet. We did wait about 10min for our order, service is kind but busy. This is a stand nestled in the middle of the Japan Center Mall, so recommend grabbing a sip here and wandering around. Just heads up that many stores don't allow outside drink.

Wow this place is good. I stopped by during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom festival and…read morethe line was long as usual. Surprisingly, I only waited about 10mins to order and another 5-10mins to get my drink. I ordered a Hojicha Latte + Snow Top for myself and Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve for my hubby and baby to share. The Hojicha Latte was delicious, I finished it all in one sitting (which is rare for me). The soft serve was creamy and delicious. Worth the hype IMO,, I'll be stopping by every time we go to Japantown from now on.

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Maruwu Seicha - Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

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4.4(835 reviews)
2.0 miLower Haight
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Delicious, and this place blew my mind when I tried it out…read more First off, very surprised at all the flavors you can get and try, including horchata, Thai tea, and ube! To be honest, when I came here, I did not expect much. I typically am not the type to get snow or anything icy, since it is not the first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to dessert, but I am so glad I got to experience this. When I came on a Wednesday night, it was not too busy, and my friend and I were able to get our food within 10 minutes. The spot itself is pretty small, with not a lot of seating, but some limited spots outside. I got the black sesame with condensed milk, and my friend got the mexican hot chocolate. What makes this place stand out so much is the texture of the dessert, which was fluffy, soft, and melted in your mouth. Overall, I want to come here again and try the other flavors!

Stopped by on a Saturday evening and it wasn't busy. I got a regular size of the Cereal Killer…read morewhich was cereal snow topped with sweet milk glaze and fruity pebbles. I loved this so much, it had such a fantastic texture of being creamy but also light and fluffy. Probably one of the best shaved snow texture I've had. Tried some of the matcha snow and earl grey snow as well, and both of them were solid too. My favorite was still the cereal snow because I have more of a sweet tooth and the matcha and earl grey were less sweet. I would absolutely return to try more snow flavors! Service was really friendly and our 3 bowls were ready within a few minutes. Only one small bench inside and some outdoor seating.

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Matcha Green Tea w/ mochi

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