quality is TEAAA (literally..)…read more There are so many cafes that serve matcha lattes, but as someone who is VERY picky about their matcha blend, I can tell when the cafe uses ceremonial grade matcha. DAMO 100% uses ceremonial grade quality and probably 5-6g of matcha per serving!! I prefer my matcha unsweetened (occasionally having some sweetness added from the syrup/puree/cloud foam a cafe uses) and whatever blend DAMO uses..chef's kiss!! I've been here 4 times, and the quality is consistent each time! Service: quick Parking: lowkey horrible (but that's all of k-town...) Shop design: aesthetic--very minimalistic and pretty. They also have a restroom and free WiFi! Limited seats when busy :c Drinks: BOMB.com will always come back :)

I don't often get matcha, but when I do... I make sure that it's somewhere good. DAMO had really…read moregood reviews, so here I am! Parking here may be difficult to find on the street, but they do have valet, too. On a Saturday afternoon, this spot is packed and quite hard to find a place to sit. Wi-Fi is available, though note that plugs and seating may be another issue. Not every spot comes with a plug, and it's going to be full, so you may need to wait 15-20 minutes. It is indeed a small spot, so if you're looking for a quiet spot to work, this might not be it. The interior decor, though, is quite clean aesthetically and is relaxing to work in. The Matcha Latte, though, let me say if you're in need of an afternoon pick-me-up, this will keep you energized, even without the sugar! A few sips in and a half cup later, I had so much energy I could probably run a marathon if I had the right shoes (and I don't even like running).

The vanilla crepe cake was the tastiest cake we've ever tasted!…read moreWe felt very welcomed in koreatown! We loved the nicknames that were suggested at checkout so that we could remain anonymous, we appreciate our fans not knowing who we are when we're out and about. 10/10

ive had somemore LA pinned for awhile and finally got a chance to try it out!…read more first off, this cafe is sooooo adorable!!! def a girlie girl cafe. i ordered the lotus cloud iced, added two shots and a lotus cookie. lots of seating inside and a private parking lot and bathrooms!! check check and check! service was great. cafe was clean. def recommend!

Came in tonight after eating dinner and loved it!! I got the mango and tried the strawberry. Both…read morewere sooooooo good!!! Can't wait to go back and try the other ones. You order at the screen and we actually got lucky with a table as it as pretty crowded. I'll be back!

We came here on Memorial Day, about 15 minutes after they opened for the day and it was already…read morepacked! Crazy! We found metered parking directly across from Oakobing and walked over. I think there is parking behind the shops through the alley. I didn't know any specifics since I didn't park there. As we walked in the front doors, I got in line while hubby saved us a table. If you go out the back door, there is another room with more seating. I waited for my turn at the kiosk... you place the order yourself. Be sure to enter your phone number to earn loyalty points. I felt bad for the one lady making all the orders by herself. She was working as quickly as she could! I watched her for a little bit. She changed gloves often, keeping the ingredients separated. It wasn't long before I was taking my order to the table. I ordered two individual size bingsoos. One would have been ample for us to share. Each of them cost $8.50 and I got a side of Mochi for $2.25. This was some of the freshest Mochi topping I've had! Each piece was so super soft, even softer than marshmallows! They came in a condiment container so we could add them as we desired. Hubby's bingsoo was the Mango Melon and mine was the Mango. The shaved ice used was Mango for both. His had melon (Honeydew) balls and mine had mango chunks. This wasn't the best bingsoo I've had, but it was refreshing and made for a nice dessert! I thought I had been here before, but apparently not! I'm glad we finally got to come check it out!

love kanomwaan so much - probably my most visited dessert spot ever (12x since 12/2024)…read more everyone is so friendly and helpful here :) parking is rough at most hours but i always just do metered parking and walk 5-10 mins over. it's always worth it! cute ambience and small seating area - gets packed later into the evening.

I waited a whole year for it to be mango season again, and it was worth the wait! Kanomwaan…read morespecializes in Thai flavored gelatos, drinks, custard toasts, and shaved ice. I've had their gelatos before, and they have very unique flavors (unfortunately the candle smoked and salty egg yolk is not my favorite because it only tastes smoky to me, but some people really love it so I think you should try it if you have the chance). We went on a hot Saturday mid-day, and lots of other people had the same idea, so we had to wait a little bit for a table. They give you a beeper so you can come back once a table is ready. This time, we ordered the mango sticky rice shaved ice, and it was so good my husband and I were mind-blown. It's fun to eat because you get multiple components on one tray, and you can continually go between eating the mango sticky rice and the shaved ice with mango gelato, mango chunks, and coconut cream. Every part of it was so yummy and refreshing, it didn't feel too difficult to share and finish between two people. They hide mango chunks inside the middle of the shaved ice too, so it's not solely a bowl of ice when you get to the bottom. I will go back again just for the mango sticky rice shaved ice because it is so unique and delicious, but when mango season is over, they stop selling it.

Cafe Upper's interior was really unique! It has an edgy, industrial vibe that you don't see at most…read morecafes. The matcha was definitely the highlight. I ordered a matcha Einspanner less sweet. It came out super creamy and really well balanced. Also, I have never seen a matcha look like that! The cafe is pretty spacious with a decent amount of seating, which I appreciated. A huge plus is that they have a parking lot. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back!

Cafe upper is one of my favorites to meet a friend at. I get my "dessert" coffees, specifically a…read morepistachio Einspanner Picture is of a new try for me, Black Sesame Einspanner. She thick, I like her.

Memory look never misses. We come here when we want reliable, wonderful matcha. I consistently…read morerecommend this coffee shop as they always have great drinks day in and out. Please bring back the strawberry matcha because I already miss it ever so. See you soon!

This cafe has a nice ambiance and free parking! Something that you don't really see in ktown…read more I visited during the weekday so it wasn't packed. Their photo booth is really cute and easy to use, but you do have to pay $10 which is not bad at all. They have their pastries facing the street entrance to the cafe (not the entrance from the parking lot). I didn't know that they had pastries on display until after I had payed for drinks and had to make line again. Can't imagine how frustrating it can be when it's a bit busy and having to make line again. I ordered a regular matcha latte with oat milk, the color was promising but once I took a sip of it I was disappointed. If you're a person that likes sweet matcha then this is for you. I personally I didn't like it just because it was sweet and grainy. I could see matcha but could not taste it. My sister got an iced vanilla latte and said it was really good! Not too sweet and not bitter either. I would have to go for an iced latte if I ever come back to visit!

Came here for coffee as I wait for my dinner reservations and friends to arrive. I ran into a…read morefriend and she picked out a few treats to try and take with me. The mochi twist was delicious and I knew it would be because I like mochi donuts. What I didn't expect to be delicious and likely my favorite treat here was the dinosaur churro. If she didn't insist I think I would choose that last or gave it away. BUT I did try it and fell in love with it. I did share other items selected by my friend who was with me and did not get to taste them. The baristas were fun and friendly as they prepared our coffee. I was in deep thought waiting and one asked if I was okay and I said I was very good after coming back to the present. I'll be back for more dinosaur churros, coffee and other yummy treats.

Efficient staff, delicious salads, drinks and desserts!!! Café Dulce always gives back to the…read morecommunity by supporting events with breakfast goodness! Little Tokyo Sparkle loves you!! THANK YOU, ALWAYS!! (They even post our flyers!)

First time here. It's a cozy little place…read more The staff was friendly. The matcha shaved ice is really flavorful! Really good! We will be back!

I really do like this place and have been coming here for the last 5 years. But I would say half…read morethe time I have I attempted to visit there (after checking their insta and yelp posted opening times), the store is closed. I understand stuff happening that causes delays or closing the store for the day. But this is constant with them. For the high price point of their limited food and drink options. And the uncertainty if they will even be open at their posted times. I would suggest rather going to one of the MANY other cheaper and consistent cafes in K Town.

If you're looking for a good chocolate chip cookie look no further. This place is amazing! Right…read morewhen you open the door the fresh smell of the cookies is INTENSE and very fragrant. The cookies are large and thick and filled with a LOT of chocolate chips. The service was top notch, quick and easy. We ended up getting the two chip chocolate chip (love the name) and the dark chocolate chocolate chip but they have a ton of other flavors. Will definitely be coming back to taste the others that they have! Side notes: the packaging is so cute and aesthetic and did someone say free postcard?

4 stars This has…read morebecome one of those "we're already here, might as well stop" spots--and honestly, it delivers more often than not. The menu is tight and focused, but they do what they do well. Cookies are thick, clearly baked fresh, with that gooey center and crisp edge when they hit right. The space is well thought out. Branding is clean and cohesive, nothing feels random. The outdoor setup is a plus--plenty of chairs to sit, decompress, and people-watch for a bit instead of awkwardly hovering on the sidewalk. Also appreciated: they hand out napkins and utensils without you needing to ask, which you absolutely need with cookies like these. Where it falls short is consistency on warming. If you ask for it heated, expect a bit of a wait--and even then it can come out uneven, warm on the outside but still cold in the middle. Service can feel a little unfocused at times, which probably contributes to that. Still, it's a solid stop for a quality cookie, especially if you're already in the area. Just go in knowing it's better when you catch them on a good moment.

Really delicious! I will say it was really hard to find parking since it's LA and it's hard to find…read morestreet parking almost anywhere but well worth the walk for these cakes!

If you're in Los Angeles, make a stop at Tucha. We tried their viral peach and mango cake, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to the hype. These trompe-l'œil pastries--French desserts designed to "deceive the eye" by looking like real fruit--are as impressive as they are delicious. Light, fresh, and perfectly balanced, with just the right touch of sweetness. We also had their matcha drink, which was just as good. A bit pricey, but worth the indulgence.