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“I got the black sesame shaved snow with waffle cone pieces as a topping, and it was such a good combination.” in 173 reviews
“The Vietnamese Coffee was delicious, but we especially loved the Cereal flavor with its curated toppings.” in 108 reviews
“Unique texture (different from shaved ice, etc.); unusual flavors (sesame, mole chocolate, horchata, ube, etc.).” in 99 reviews
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We're lifting the veil on one of Taiwan's oldest treasures - Shaved Snow. Think ice cream meets shaved ice. It's creamy, yet delicate and airy, like freshly fallen snow. We serve it up with a fresh and healthy California spin. Our snow is made with organic dairy and flavorful, locally sourced ingredients.
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- Aug 27, 2024
I checked out this place because their website advertised it as Taiwanese shaved ice, but honestly, it has nothing to do with the real thing at all! I tried the passion fruit and matcha flavors.
Personally, I liked the passion fruit more--it was tangy and sweet, very refreshing! The matcha flavor had a bit of a grassy taste, but their mochi was really good!
Also, their shaved ice texture is super soft and not too creamy or heavy, which I really liked. Overall, I think the prices are pretty reasonable. I'll definitely be coming back again!Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Maddie X.Oakland, CA53929Aug 25, 20244 check-ins
My go to dessert spot in the city!
Service is friendly and quick. There is not much space inside besides beside a place to order and wait but there is seating outside to enjoy your dessert.
Thai Tea & Passionfruit:
* Perfect shaved ice cream, not icy, very light and creamy texture
* Great Thai Tea flavor, not too milky
* Passionfruit is light and refreshing
* Definitely recommend adding toppings, can't go wrong with condensed milk!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 21, 2024Updated review
Still as delicious as the last time I went. This time, I got the horchata flavor. I topped it with condensed milk and mochi. The flavor was nice and sweet, and the texture was still very creamy.
It took less than 5 minutes for me and my friends to get our orders. There is a bench inside that you can sit at, but that's the only seating they have as the store is very very small.
Great dessert place:)Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Jan 23, 2023Previous reviewI've been wanting to try this place since a ton of my friends said it was so good. I finally got a chance, but finding street parking was a little difficult. I got the matcha green tea with mocha and condensed milk. It was soooo good. My friends got the mango one and passion fruit as well, which were equally as delicious. We all got the kids size which was definitely enough to fill us up. The store is small, and only one person was working, but the desserts came out quick. You can see them make it right in front of you. I'll be back for sure.
- Aug 21, 2024
This is a great place to hit if you love bingsoo, but you only want a single portion. I've been twice, first time tried the mango then the earl grey.
The interior is only a counter and a window bench. There's a parklet, but it was really windy both times.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - 15372Aug 28, 2024
This will satisfy a shaved ice itch if you're craving it but was just alright. The shaved ice lacked flavor. The waffle bits were also not very crunchy. Mochi lack flavor as well. Also not a ton of seating inside. There's seating outside but on a windy day, would not recommend.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 8, 20241 check-in
Great little spot that satisfied our sweet cravings after spending a whole day hiking out in Mt.Tam. Even though it was cold out, we decided to grab some snow ice because this stuff always hits. We weren't the only one thinking the same because after we ordered, there was a line out the door...
They had a variety of flavors and toppings to choose from. I got the horchata with some mochi and azuki beans on top. It wasn't too sweet, which was great - only wished for the fresh mochi balls.
They have outdoor seating, not much room inside. Would definitely recommend this spot.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 8110299Jul 28, 20241 check-in
Walked over after getting dinner at around 7:30 pm on Saturday and their menu was on the wall with some set options and how to build your own snow. I liked how their sizing is a single serving size so we could try other flavors if we wanted to or just get a small sweet treat.
Regular Size Mango Snow with Sweet Milk Glaze, Organic Strawberries and Mochi - The snow was creamy, light mango flavor and had a nice bite to it. The toppings added some different textures to the smooth snow but the strawberries tasted frozen.
What impressed me was how fast the service was, the snow was ready maybe two minutes after ordering. A great place if you're looking for a light dessert after a meal.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 20, 20241 check-in
The combination of ice cream and shaved ice offers a delightful treat with a wide variety of flavors and combinations to create your perfect dessert.
Service was efficient, and the cashier provided helpful recommendations, which was appreciated since I was unsure of what to order. My order was ready within eight minutes.
I opted for the Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Sweet Milk Glaze topping to balance the coffee's bitterness with a touch of sweetness. I prefer minimal toppings, so I kept it simple. The result was excellent--light, fluffy, and it melted quickly in my mouth. The sweetness was just right, and I was very satisfied with my choice.
Seating is somewhat limited, with a bench inside and a few tables and chairs outside. For larger groups, I recommend ordering to go.
Parking can be challenging as it is located on a busy street with metered spots that are often occupied. Finding parking may require some patience.
Overall, a great dessert option!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 10, 2024
I've been wanting to check out Powder for a while and everytime I drive by, I can never find parking. My other half took me here this past weekend and it was all that I thought it would be.
I got a kids size sesame shave ice with adzuki bean topping. The ice was creamy and not too sweet with a ton of black sesame flavor. The adzuki bean topping was thick and paired well with the nuttiness of the black sesame.
The service was quick and the smell of the croffles almost made me order one! But I'll try that next time I return.
Now that Bingsu has gotten popular, I'm glad there's a place like Powder around. You don't have to spend over $20 for an order that requires 3 people to eat before it melts.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Sushant Z.Santa Monica, CA11612937Aug 18, 20242 check-ins
I love this dessert! Freshly shaved, flavored "snow" topped with your choice of various toppings. I recommend the sweet milk glaze, mochi and strawberries. So good. So fresh.
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