The wife wanted to stop by for snow. Did not disappoint, not too sweet and just right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peggy L.
Worth in winters as
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Z.
The black sesame shaved ice was a standout, boasting a rich and robust flavor that satisfied my cravings for something bold. However, the green tea flavor fell short of my expectations. It leaned towards the sugary side rather than capturing the authentic essence of green tea that I had remembered.The mochi on the side was a letdown, as it turned out to be disappointingly hard. It lacked the soft, chewy texture that would have complemented the shaved ice perfectly. Despite the inconsistency in flavors and the mochi misstep, Oakobing still has potential with some improvements. If you're a black sesame fan, it might be worth a try, but be cautious if you're expecting the same excellence across all flavors and toppings.
Juan F.
One of the better desserts in Pasadena. The location is pretty small so you may have to wait for some seating. You order through a machine and then they call your name when the order is ready. Portions are bigger than I thought and everything tasted delicious. Would come back.
Tiff M.
One of my favorite dessert additions to Pasadena! The single cup is great for sharing for two people and the larger one is great for like 4! My go-tos are the inejolmi (barley) and melon! Both are excellent flavors for those craving something more earthy or fruity. The strawberry one can be a little more sweet, but perfect for kiddos! The space is a little small and can get crowded at night, but usually people clear out pretty quickly. Another downside is there isn't much parking since it's in Old Town Pasadena. So best to park in a garage or circle for street meter.
Juanwen C.
Absolutely loved the super yummy Korean shaved ice at Oakobing in Pasadena, CA!It tastes so delicious, especially the rich sesame or the awesome mix of melon and mango. The presentation is very cute, and the texture is so nice - creamy and melting in the mouth right away. Though the line is long, it moves fast, and the indoor space is both cute and clean. They serve up your treat quickly, and the portions are generous - perfect for sharing with the family!Here is what I got:Sesame shaved ice : Each spoon has such a rich sesame flavor; love it. it's sweet and earthy. Eating it with the red bean pastes and mochi on the side is a nice match.Mango & Melon shaved ice: Oakobing's Mango & Melon shaved ice is a burst of tropical paradise! The sweet and juicy combination of mango and melon was so amazing, refreshing, and at the perfect sweetness level.Solid 5 stars! I need to come back to try their milkshake, strawberry shaved ice, and matcha shaved ice. Can't wait!
Michelle H.
best Korean shaved iced! Fluffy and light. For my first time, we ordered the large mango melon because of how pretty it was but the portion was just too much after a meal. This time around, we ordered single bingsoo of different flavors. I liked the Oreo tiramisu the most, strawberry tasted a bit too artificial for me. Staff doesn't really clean or wipe up tables after each party. Most people have been fairly clean and wipe up their own mess but some of the tables were a bit sticky.
Mr & Mrs W
Not overly sweet at all. Best to share if buying the large size. Overall worth trying once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine C.
Food: Mochi balls were kinda hard, seems as if they were previously frozen? There was an overwhelming amount of whole red bean (prob not a con if you like that), I think that's just me though bc I prefer the really smashed texture almost like it's paste like consistency (like DTF red bean xiao long baos). The shaved ice texture was really smooth and the flavor of the green tea was good! Service: You order at the kiosk and your number gets called out after.Ambiance: Nice date vibes. Defo seen a lot of people take their partners out here. There was seating inside and outside.
Oakobing has opened in Pasadena and if you have had this in Koreatown it is the same store just in a different location. This store in Pasadena is quite a lot smaller than their K-town location. There are limited seats and the whole place is just only a few steps in and out. We came here after dinner with five people and decided to order some dessert from here. Mango melon is I believe the most popular one and I have tried it at the Ktown location. So this time around I wanted to enjoy the black sesame. My friend had ordered the drink and another had ordered the melon. It came out quickly. The only qualm I have is the location size is just too small. So many people would love to enjoy this place but the seating isn't enough.
Franklin C.
I thought the portion size would be small but the single serving shaved ice for the black sesame was big!!I was craving for something cold after eating ramen and found this place near city hall. A quick walk and easy to find on the side entrance. The place is very minimalist and self serving oriented. We ordered via the touch screen and I felt the touch screen was asking a lot of questions so kept on tabbing the screen. The ambiance of the room is in a c shape entrance so along the side of the central pole is where we sat. Black sesame is definitely worth getting and the extra sticky rice was a bit hard. I just spit those out. Lol. Overall satisfying for me to eat.
Sébastien Moser
It was an interesting experience and the shaped ice was alright. Cool thing was to customize your shaped ice. Recommend the mango melon shaped ice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mango Melon Shaved Ice
Deianira DT
Great little dessert spot in Pasadena (recommended by my brother & sister in law). Its essentially Korean shaved ice cream. We got strawberry, matcha, and black sesame with sides of mochi and all come with condensed milk. Serving size can be enough for 1-2people. It had a light crisp texture. We took our order and ate at one of the outdoor tables in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Airi G.
My absolute favorite shaved ice spot no doubt. Their shaved ice is more like shaved milk since it's so creamy and decadent but made with the texture of Korean shaved ice, aka bingsu. I tried the matcha green tea which to me was too light in flavor so I didn't prefer it and I don't think I'd be ordering it again. This is coming from someone who loves matcha since it wasn't rich in taste or color.What I did love though was the black sesame flavor. I ordered the black sesame milkshake on a whim since it asked if I wanted to add anything during checkout at the kiosk, and I couldn't resist. I was going to order a mini bingsu instead just so I could try out the flavor but this opportunity arose and I'm so glad I didn't skip it. The black sesame was so rich in flavor and nuttiness that I downed the whole milkshake in less than 5 minutes. There is no doubt I will be ordering the bingsu version of this next time.It was pretty crowded at 10 p.m. on a Sunday night both inside and outside because I guess we all had the same idea to enjoy shaved ice. That said, we were able to grab a seat in the corner and the items came out quickly.
Very delicious Korean shaved milk ice desserts.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
The wife wanted to stop by for snow. Did not disappoint, not too sweet and just right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth in winters as
Food: 5
Service: 5
The black sesame shaved ice was a standout, boasting a rich and robust flavor that satisfied my cravings for something bold. However, the green tea flavor fell short of my expectations. It leaned towards the sugary side rather than capturing the authentic essence of green tea that I had remembered.The mochi on the side was a letdown, as it turned out to be disappointingly hard. It lacked the soft, chewy texture that would have complemented the shaved ice perfectly. Despite the inconsistency in flavors and the mochi misstep, Oakobing still has potential with some improvements. If you're a black sesame fan, it might be worth a try, but be cautious if you're expecting the same excellence across all flavors and toppings.
One of the better desserts in Pasadena. The location is pretty small so you may have to wait for some seating. You order through a machine and then they call your name when the order is ready. Portions are bigger than I thought and everything tasted delicious. Would come back.
One of my favorite dessert additions to Pasadena! The single cup is great for sharing for two people and the larger one is great for like 4! My go-tos are the inejolmi (barley) and melon! Both are excellent flavors for those craving something more earthy or fruity. The strawberry one can be a little more sweet, but perfect for kiddos! The space is a little small and can get crowded at night, but usually people clear out pretty quickly. Another downside is there isn't much parking since it's in Old Town Pasadena. So best to park in a garage or circle for street meter.
Absolutely loved the super yummy Korean shaved ice at Oakobing in Pasadena, CA!It tastes so delicious, especially the rich sesame or the awesome mix of melon and mango. The presentation is very cute, and the texture is so nice - creamy and melting in the mouth right away. Though the line is long, it moves fast, and the indoor space is both cute and clean. They serve up your treat quickly, and the portions are generous - perfect for sharing with the family!Here is what I got:Sesame shaved ice : Each spoon has such a rich sesame flavor; love it. it's sweet and earthy. Eating it with the red bean pastes and mochi on the side is a nice match.Mango & Melon shaved ice: Oakobing's Mango & Melon shaved ice is a burst of tropical paradise! The sweet and juicy combination of mango and melon was so amazing, refreshing, and at the perfect sweetness level.Solid 5 stars! I need to come back to try their milkshake, strawberry shaved ice, and matcha shaved ice. Can't wait!
best Korean shaved iced! Fluffy and light. For my first time, we ordered the large mango melon because of how pretty it was but the portion was just too much after a meal. This time around, we ordered single bingsoo of different flavors. I liked the Oreo tiramisu the most, strawberry tasted a bit too artificial for me. Staff doesn't really clean or wipe up tables after each party. Most people have been fairly clean and wipe up their own mess but some of the tables were a bit sticky.
Not overly sweet at all. Best to share if buying the large size. Overall worth trying once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food: Mochi balls were kinda hard, seems as if they were previously frozen? There was an overwhelming amount of whole red bean (prob not a con if you like that), I think that's just me though bc I prefer the really smashed texture almost like it's paste like consistency (like DTF red bean xiao long baos). The shaved ice texture was really smooth and the flavor of the green tea was good! Service: You order at the kiosk and your number gets called out after.Ambiance: Nice date vibes. Defo seen a lot of people take their partners out here. There was seating inside and outside.
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Oakobing has opened in Pasadena and if you have had this in Koreatown it is the same store just in a different location. This store in Pasadena is quite a lot smaller than their K-town location. There are limited seats and the whole place is just only a few steps in and out. We came here after dinner with five people and decided to order some dessert from here. Mango melon is I believe the most popular one and I have tried it at the Ktown location. So this time around I wanted to enjoy the black sesame. My friend had ordered the drink and another had ordered the melon. It came out quickly. The only qualm I have is the location size is just too small. So many people would love to enjoy this place but the seating isn't enough.
I thought the portion size would be small but the single serving shaved ice for the black sesame was big!!I was craving for something cold after eating ramen and found this place near city hall. A quick walk and easy to find on the side entrance. The place is very minimalist and self serving oriented. We ordered via the touch screen and I felt the touch screen was asking a lot of questions so kept on tabbing the screen. The ambiance of the room is in a c shape entrance so along the side of the central pole is where we sat. Black sesame is definitely worth getting and the extra sticky rice was a bit hard. I just spit those out. Lol. Overall satisfying for me to eat.
It was an interesting experience and the shaped ice was alright. Cool thing was to customize your shaped ice. Recommend the mango melon shaped ice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mango Melon Shaved Ice
Great little dessert spot in Pasadena (recommended by my brother & sister in law). Its essentially Korean shaved ice cream. We got strawberry, matcha, and black sesame with sides of mochi and all come with condensed milk. Serving size can be enough for 1-2people. It had a light crisp texture. We took our order and ate at one of the outdoor tables in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute favorite shaved ice spot no doubt. Their shaved ice is more like shaved milk since it's so creamy and decadent but made with the texture of Korean shaved ice, aka bingsu. I tried the matcha green tea which to me was too light in flavor so I didn't prefer it and I don't think I'd be ordering it again. This is coming from someone who loves matcha since it wasn't rich in taste or color.What I did love though was the black sesame flavor. I ordered the black sesame milkshake on a whim since it asked if I wanted to add anything during checkout at the kiosk, and I couldn't resist. I was going to order a mini bingsu instead just so I could try out the flavor but this opportunity arose and I'm so glad I didn't skip it. The black sesame was so rich in flavor and nuttiness that I downed the whole milkshake in less than 5 minutes. There is no doubt I will be ordering the bingsu version of this next time.It was pretty crowded at 10 p.m. on a Sunday night both inside and outside because I guess we all had the same idea to enjoy shaved ice. That said, we were able to grab a seat in the corner and the items came out quickly.