Hanamizuki Cafe

Delicious!! Great onigiri. Plenty of indoor seatings. Good lighting, no smell, beautiful presentation. Friendly staff. Clean restroom. Will come back again. Update: loved the lunch combo (for $16, 2 onigiris with miso soup and a side dish). Matcha latte was delicious too. Photo uploaded

I tried the onigiri combo. It came with two onigiris, miso soup, and side dishes. There are nine options of onigiri you can choose from. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and it was self-serve. The staff were friendly.

I have been wanting to try the cute Japanese lunch set from Hanamizuki Café for a while. I finally got the chance to visit over the weekend. The inside is kind of small, but with a very high ceiling, it feels bigger. Also, bright white walls and ceiling and light-colored wood makes it look more open too. I liked the simple interior with small or not invasive decorations. They have table seating on the left, and counter seating to the right. They have WiFi, so they had few people working on their laptop at the counter while enjoying their lunch. It is always nice to have WiFi…even if you don’t need it. Knowing that they have WiFi somehow put your mind to ease. At the back of the restaurant is where the ordering counter is located. This is not a “waiter” service kind of place, so you need to go to the counter to order and pick up your food. They are mostly pre-made, so it is really fast. We were there for their Rice Ball Combo, which you can get at a discounted price during lunch time (11am – 3pm). Lunch Special Rice Ball Combo comes with choice of two rice balls, choice of miso soup, choice of sozai-side dish, and Japanese pickles. If you choose “Premium Rice Ball,” they are 75 cents extra each. The rice balls are kind of small, but very, very tasty. The soups are pretty good too, they are so much more than regular old miso soup. We also had Green Tea Roll Cake to share. It was soooo fluffy, airy, great green tea flavor. It was dessert heaven… They also have chocolate and vanilla flavor, I might have to try them all the next time. I am really glad I finally got to visit and try their lunch combo! Read my full review of this cafe and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

My husband and I were looking for a nearby cafe and I suggested this place since I’ve been here before when they were still selling rice balls. Was a bit shocked when we arrived as it looked very different and the menu changed. Nevertheless, we still went inside and tried their new menu and was not disappointed! We tried their mango sundae and iced latte and both were good. Would definitely come back to try their parfaits and other sundae flavors!

Cute little lunch spot! Options are pretty healthy as their menu is basically rice balls and miso soup, with some small sides. Sake is available too (I had it, it was good.) I recommend getting the lunch combo. Vegetarian friendly as well. Service is friendly and quick, atmosphere and decor is cute and chic. I would definitely come back if I am in the area!

Usually the area around Macy's give me a headache because it is always crowded and there isn't a nice place to enjoy some peaceful time. However, since I have visited this cafe, I can't wait to get to this general area. The cafe is spacious enough to give you some peaceful me time. If you are waiting for someone or just visiting this general area, do visit this cafe. You will enjoy your visit. The onegiris (rice balls) are alright (a little small and overcooked for the price charged) but what got my attention was their coffee jelly 😂. Their coffee jelly is a must try. With the right amount of coffee bitterness mixed with sweetness, it is absolutely delicious. You can also find beer at this place. My favorite are coffee jelly and ice coffee.

I love the owner. She is nice, generous and super friendly. So are all the stuff but most importantly, their rice balls are original and so tasty! My children loved Hawaiian and Cha-Shu. I love sweet potato and the place is very relaxing. This place is now apparently open Sundays. I am so happy to hear this because that’s the only day in the week I can make it there with my schedule. I recommend this place for everyone.

Small, yet very cozy cafe. During non-peak hours, this cafe is definitely a go to place to just sit and relax for a bit from the hustle and bustle of the city. Calm atmosphere, and the staff is very friendly too. The rice balls were a little pricey, but I'd like to think you're also paying for the atmosphere too which makes it justifiable. Just because they were a little pricey, doesn't mean they lacked in flavor though. Very delicious and filling. Will definitely come back again when I need a quiet place to relax.

Delicious!! Great onigiri. Plenty of indoor seatings. Good lighting, no smell, beautiful presentation. Friendly staff. Clean restroom. Will come back again. Update: loved the lunch combo (for $16, 2 onigiris with miso soup and a side dish). Matcha latte was delicious too. Photo uploaded

I tried the onigiri combo. It came with two onigiris, miso soup, and side dishes. There are nine options of onigiri you can choose from. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and it was self-serve. The staff were friendly.

I have been wanting to try the cute Japanese lunch set from Hanamizuki Café for a while. I finally got the chance to visit over the weekend. The inside is kind of small, but with a very high ceiling, it feels bigger. Also, bright white walls and ceiling and light-colored wood makes it look more open too. I liked the simple interior with small or not invasive decorations. They have table seating on the left, and counter seating to the right. They have WiFi, so they had few people working on their laptop at the counter while enjoying their lunch. It is always nice to have WiFi…even if you don’t need it. Knowing that they have WiFi somehow put your mind to ease. At the back of the restaurant is where the ordering counter is located. This is not a “waiter” service kind of place, so you need to go to the counter to order and pick up your food. They are mostly pre-made, so it is really fast. We were there for their Rice Ball Combo, which you can get at a discounted price during lunch time (11am – 3pm). Lunch Special Rice Ball Combo comes with choice of two rice balls, choice of miso soup, choice of sozai-side dish, and Japanese pickles. If you choose “Premium Rice Ball,” they are 75 cents extra each. The rice balls are kind of small, but very, very tasty. The soups are pretty good too, they are so much more than regular old miso soup. We also had Green Tea Roll Cake to share. It was soooo fluffy, airy, great green tea flavor. It was dessert heaven… They also have chocolate and vanilla flavor, I might have to try them all the next time. I am really glad I finally got to visit and try their lunch combo! Read my full review of this cafe and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

My husband and I were looking for a nearby cafe and I suggested this place since I’ve been here before when they were still selling rice balls. Was a bit shocked when we arrived as it looked very different and the menu changed. Nevertheless, we still went inside and tried their new menu and was not disappointed! We tried their mango sundae and iced latte and both were good. Would definitely come back to try their parfaits and other sundae flavors!

Cute little lunch spot! Options are pretty healthy as their menu is basically rice balls and miso soup, with some small sides. Sake is available too (I had it, it was good.) I recommend getting the lunch combo. Vegetarian friendly as well. Service is friendly and quick, atmosphere and decor is cute and chic. I would definitely come back if I am in the area!

Usually the area around Macy's give me a headache because it is always crowded and there isn't a nice place to enjoy some peaceful time. However, since I have visited this cafe, I can't wait to get to this general area. The cafe is spacious enough to give you some peaceful me time. If you are waiting for someone or just visiting this general area, do visit this cafe. You will enjoy your visit. The onegiris (rice balls) are alright (a little small and overcooked for the price charged) but what got my attention was their coffee jelly 😂. Their coffee jelly is a must try. With the right amount of coffee bitterness mixed with sweetness, it is absolutely delicious. You can also find beer at this place. My favorite are coffee jelly and ice coffee.

I love the owner. She is nice, generous and super friendly. So are all the stuff but most importantly, their rice balls are original and so tasty! My children loved Hawaiian and Cha-Shu. I love sweet potato and the place is very relaxing. This place is now apparently open Sundays. I am so happy to hear this because that’s the only day in the week I can make it there with my schedule. I recommend this place for everyone.

Small, yet very cozy cafe. During non-peak hours, this cafe is definitely a go to place to just sit and relax for a bit from the hustle and bustle of the city. Calm atmosphere, and the staff is very friendly too. The rice balls were a little pricey, but I'd like to think you're also paying for the atmosphere too which makes it justifiable. Just because they were a little pricey, doesn't mean they lacked in flavor though. Very delicious and filling. Will definitely come back again when I need a quiet place to relax.

Ambiance 10/10 A super cute place, perfect for couple and small groups. Place is relatively small. You probably shouldn't bring more than a party of 4 Food 10/10 Sweet but not too sweet, cute but not too much. I think overall it's a perfect balance Service 10/10 Got a seat pretty fast and food came fast too. Overall I would come back again

great spot if you're looking for bingsoo or a sweet treat! they close late so it's a convenient spot if you're having a craving after dinner. there was a good crowd on a Friday night but I got a table for 2 within five minutes and the service was super fast. we got the never too matcha snow sundae (w/ matcha pudding), couple croffle, and a sweetened mango tea! snow sundae: 5/5 single serving is perfect for two, matcha flavor was refreshing and subtle, and the lemon jelly on the bottom was a nice tasty surprise couple croffle: 5/5 the crunch is to die for, it reminded me of Belgian waffle mango tea: 3/5 it was TOO sweet for me and I usually don't mind but I definitely had to wash it down with water

Stopped by on a whim for onigiri--ordered the $16 pack which came with two onigiris, fresh side, and miso soup. We split the unagi and kinoko, which were tasty but hard to distinguish--the real star was actually the side of pickled veg and housemade miso soup! Pricing was a little steep for the amount of food we got and it's a counter service establishment (though service was very friendly and efficient). Would be open to trying more of their menu and venturing, especially the desserts. 4/5 stars

Super duper cute dessert space near K-town. I was surprised at how empty it was on a Friday night, especially with the ridiculous long line at Grace Street a few blocks up. We tried a queen size shaved ice (She's a cu-tea) and a parfait (meant to bean). Both were absolutely delicious and so pretty. The portions were perfect for three people. Service was prompt, while the space is just so adorable and inviting. Highly recommend

I split one of the single-serve size between 2 people. The tea flavor was really strong with the shaved ice and less so with the pudding, but I thought this was a good balance. The store was open late and had a cute interior with neon light signs - perfect for a date or a girl's night.

after omakase as one is still hungry my friends and i wanted to share a dessert so we got bingsoo at a nearby dessert spot. we shared this with 4 people since it was quite big!!! the matcha was sweet and not too powerful, the fruit around the rim was so juicy, i do wish there was more of the cream on top all around but overall this was a fun dessert to share with the girls and have a sweet treat. staff is super kind and the inside of the dessert shop was really cute. def would come back!

If you like snow and croffles then Sweat Laboratory is a place for you. We were seated promptly closest to the kitchen area but not too close. The location can fit a good number of people for a narrow place. The service was welcoming and quick. The snow is light but flavorful. The waffle was just the right size for a dessert.

If you're looking for a sweet treat on a hot day/evening, you have to head to Sweets Laboratory! This brought me back to my trip to Japan. I love Kakigori and this seemed similar. The difference I believe is that Kakigori is typically shaved ice with flavoring and this was creamier. I had the palm peach which was a shaved ice cream like dessert with a choice of vanilla ice cream or peach pudding. I recommend the peach pudding. It was quite good!! The presentation was very nice and the service was fast. I look forward to visiting again!

Really cute shop. Pink and instagrammable. Their menu focuses on shaved ice, parfaits, crepes and croffles with a few flavor options. The shaved ice or "snow" and mocha crepe were both good. The items are on the pricier side but portion size for the small snow was bigger than expected

We got the She's a cu-Tea Queen Snow and the chamomile lavender hot tea. The Queen snow was extremely underwhelming, in which the shaved ice were incredibly sweet and the toppings felt extremely simple, which didn't enhance the dessert by much. For such a pretty dessert, I felt like it wouldn't have taken much effort to make it so much better for what it costs. The fruits were tiny and the toppings didn't compliment the shaved ice, it only overlapped with each other's sweetness, so maybe adding other flavor profiles and textures like different kind of nuts (I.e., sliced almonds, pistachio, etcetera) would make it more interesting and tasty. This goes for just the earl grey queen snow for I can't say about the other types since I haven't tried it. No matter what, DO NOT get the chamomile lavender tea, for it tasted like neither, making it a very weird and unpleasant drink to consume. Maybe some of their other selections are better, so definitely steer clear away from these two if you decide to give them a try! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

It's no Harajuku, but this spot is probably the closest we'll get to a true Japanese theme cafe. There are no Pokemon throw pillows or the like, but there are cute decor touches in the tables and utensils that give you a brief kawaii moment. Most of the desserts are huge and pricey ($15-22), but the $7 Matcha Float is just as satisfying without breaking the bank. Then again, you could splurge on the Matcha Made in Heaven float like my friend and, well, float away to matcha heaven. Mmmm, matcha heaven.

It was pretty empty on a Wednesday rainy evening. The website and space are cute. The desserts look cute and taste good but aren't too sweet. I got the Croffle with a scoop of matcha ice cream. It came with honey, cream, and some fruit. My friends liked the large snowdaes and said they weren't too sweet. Prices fit the area.

I think it's a good spot to come after your meals when you are having a sweet tooth. I do wish the flavors were more dimensional as it got kinda boring the more I ate it. Ambiance is really nice and colorful!!

On the pricey end, but worth it if you're craving a treat. We got the queen-sized She's A Cu-Tea, and Earl gray tea flavor really shone through! The portion was decent; the 3 of us were satisfied sharing this & a crepe. We also got a So Matcha Love crepe, which was also tasty but nothing special, so probably wouldn't pay for it in the future. Workers are pleasant & ambiance is nice. Would return!

The absolute cutest dessert store! The interior is all pink and the decor makes you feel like you're in fairyland. There are quite a few different types of desserts, with the common flavors being matcha, mango and chocolate. We ordered the "So Matcha Love" crepe and the "Meant to Bean" parfait. The crepe was nice and light with the matcha flavor really shining through. The parfait was also a good balance of creamy and filling. I did find both desserts to be on the sweeter side. Just a little less sweet and they would have been perfect. The servers do take your order and bring out your dessert usually in 10-15 minutes. We went at around 9pm on the weekend and the store was about half full. The desserts are a little pricey so I would probably only come when I have a craving for a crepe.

The texture of the shaved ice is TOP NOTCH! Soft and shaven perfectly. Satisfying and creamy too. I got their summer special: Palm Peach. This is a milk base with peach syrup, pudding, sprinkles, and whipped cream. Definitely had a subtle artificial peach flavor to it. Overall, very tasty. One order of shaved ice filled up my boyfriend and I. I think the only thing to make this the PERFECT shaved ice... add fresh fruit on top! That would make this a 10/10 amazing bingsoo for me. Inside has a bunch of bar tables. It is a narrow and compact place. On a Saturday night, there was only one guy serving, but it wasn't busy at 9:30 PM. Probably not the best place to bring big groups though. There's a requirement for parties of 3+ people. Each person must order one menu item.

This dessert spot is so cute it'll give u a cavity. My favorites were the mango shaved ice and the croffle tower! The mango shaved ice was soft, creamy and not overly sweet. While the croffle was on the sweeter side, the crispy outer shell and the soft chewy interior more than made up for it. I know where to go the next time my sweet tooth is calling!

TLDR: I had no idea this place was hiding just right under Penn Station and slightly SW of K-Town. If you like shaved ices and/or croffles - hit this spot up. I could have easily mistaken this place for another nail salon in the city. The small narrow store front along with the colors - it doesn't really scream dessert bar. Looking to stay away from the madness of K-Town, we gave Sweets Laboratory a try. Seasonal Shaved Ice. Banana flavor shaved ice, chocolate and oreo crumbles. Loved this. Really unique flavors you won't find typically. It all worked together well. The chocolate helped balance out that banana creaminess and the oreo crumbles was perfect. A bit hard to eat out of that serving glass but the taste was 100%. Croffle. Pretty standard with the cream and the sliced fruits but it was done well. Hot, buttery, crispy on the edges and fluffy on the inside. Definitely will pop in here again.

So glad this place is walking distance from Penn. This dessert place is so good if you want a cute ambiance and are in the mood for some snow ice, waffles, parfaits, or crepes!! I totally recommend getting the snow sundaes they have! A single serving can suffice two people! With the single croffle, I do not think its too shareable to the point where two people would be full. For my snow sundae, the texture was sooo yummy. It's basically like bingsoo. It's like cloud in your mouth. Very very VERY soft! Also, I asked the worker if I can substitute the ice that came with the banana mania for a different flavor of ice and he said yes! I got the banana mania snow sundae but instead of banana ice, I got early grey milk tea ice. So, if you want to change the flavor of ice for the snow sundaes, they could do that for you! The workers are so sweet about making you have a good experience here! The overall place is so cute inside, they DO have a bathroom which is always a plus, and the menus you have to scan a QR code inside! Overall, I recommend coming here!

The dessert was just alright. I tried the "speak it into fruition" parfait, and it wasn't anything special, especially when compared to the parfaits I've had in Japan. The vibe is definitely very instagrammable, if that's your thing. Cute spot to take a date, which is why I was here. One other strange thing- it was super hot inside the day we went, to the point that we were both sweating. Hopefully just a one-off issue with their central air...

my friends and I ordered a couple of desserts and drinks from here. "never too matcha" snow sundae $15.8 "she's a cu-tea" snow sundae $15.8 single croffle w/ icecream $10.5 "mocha me crazy" crepe $18 sweetened peach tea $6 matcha float $7 everything was soo yum and aesthetic. the single serving snow sundaes were perfect for sharing and so light and fluffy and yum. the croffle paired perfectly with the whipped cream cheese and icecream. my fav was the crepe, filled with fruits and cream, it was perfect. me and my friends really enjoyed our time here and highlyyy recommend! there's a good number of small tables and seats here. came on a weekday night and there were plenty of seats! service was also great.

I enjoyed the earl grey ice cream with milk tea pudding. It was a good portion and came with a cracker and a pocky stick. The mocha crepe was delicious and well made. Overall, the desserts were on the pricier side, but there was good service and plenty of tables.

We have been coming here multiple times whenever we are in the mood for some yummy desserts! The two of us usually share one queen snow, which is big enough to share for 2-3 people. We also enjoyed the "so matcha love" crepes once with a larger group - it was delicious and not overly sweet. If you need a nightcap, the sake jelly shots (3 different flavors) will surely give you the sugar high you need.

This place was very cute! We came here as a group of three, and the hostess immediately seated us. It wasn't busy at all in the afternoon. We got the matcha crepe, couple croffle, and fruit parfait. They were all delicious and not too sweet. Would definitely come again to try other things.

Bingsoos are large and come with an abundance of other toppings, inside is trendy feeling with seats without backs, feels more like a sit down restaurant than a to go dessert spot

i came here on a friday night with a group of 3. we were looking for a dessert option in/near koreatown, but weren't willing to wait in the grace street line. there was no line and we were seated immediately. the interior is really colorful and cute, making it a cozy spot to catch up with friends. they have a 1 item (drink or dessert) minimum if you have 3+ people, which is kinda difficult since the desserts are really large - we ended up ordering 2 drinks and 1 dessert (look at that woman-go). if you plan on coming here with 3 or more people, i would make sure that everyone in your party is willing to contribute to eating the dessert instead of just getting drinks because i don't think any of the desserts are able to be finished by 1 person.

3.5 stars - cute, but definitely errs on the pricey end for dessert. My best friend & I had dinner nearby and we were hoping to get a good bingsoo for dessert. Sweets Laboratory looked super cute from the outside, so we decided to give it a try. I was a bit baffled by the price of the snow sundaes - $20.80 for a large shaved ice seems to be a bit steep for what it is. We decided on sharing the single serving of the Look At That Wo-Mango (mango shaved ice, $15.80) and opted for the vanilla ice cream topping. My bestie also ordered the iced matcha latte, which apparently was a huge letdown and barely tasted of matcha. The shaved snow was good, and the jellies on the bottom were interesting. A single-serving was enough for both of us to share. Nothing to write home about with service. Friendly, but that's really about it. It's more of a chill dessert spot for some catching up, but wouldn't really recommend it for larger groups.

A cute dessert to share with others, although I really did think I could finish one shaved ice by myself, which I did. It's a little expensive for what it is, but it's still tasty and nice to enjoy with friends. Staff are pretty nice too. Would recommend to try this place at least once!

We came here before the vibe looked cute and we wanted to grab dessert after dinner. Unfortunately they make it mandatory that everything has to order a dessert item if you want to be seated. We decided that it made more sense to order and share one dessert as dinner was filling. We got it to go. I wasn't very impressed by the dessert we ordered and felt for the price we pay it was definitely for how it looks vs. the actual taste. However, I'm sure with the group of friends that want to only have dessert as a meal this would be a decent spot to catch up.

The pinks and fun patterns here reinforce the idea that eating dessert is always a fun shared experience. This is a great spot to bring a date or a small group of friends since there is ample seating. The desserts here are priced fairly given their construction and prices. These beautiful concoctions of shaved ice, crepes, and parfaits are unique and carefully constructed. I love how the menu has pictures to help you choose and that all the desserts are Asian inspired. I ordered their "she's a cu'tea", an earl grey shaved snow with cream topping, fruit jellies, and pudding or vanilla ice cream bottom. This was a snow sundae fit for a queen! Even though I ordered the smaller size, it looked pretty intimidating. I was amazed from the minute I took a bite, and the earl grey flavor hit me with an unexpected intensity. The snow melted so softly on the tongue with a lightness that made it easy to eat more despite how full I was. The texture of the snow was so soft and light. The salted cream topping added creaminess to it. My one small caveat was that I felt that the vanilla ice cream would have paired better than the pudding I chose. Still, this was probably one of the best shaved snows I've had and I think anyone could become a fan. It had just the right amount of sweetness and would bring a smile of contentment to anyone's face. Fellow dessert lovers should definitely visit Sweets Lab!

Good snows with adorable pun names. Not sure why there aren't more people that come here. So much better than Grace Street for desserts. The she's a cu-tea snow sundae was packed with earl grey tea flavor. Chose the milk tea pudding over the vanilla ice cream. It was packed at the bottom with the fruit jelly. Would've preferred for it to be on top since we were eating only snow for the longest time. The snow was super light and melted instantly. It does get a bit too sweet, so maybe having a side drink would help. A single serving is enough for 2-3 people. There's a sign that they encourage everyone to order one item, but it didn't seem that they enforce it.

The croffle was a nice surprise. It wasn't too sweet even though they give you honey to put on top like a syrup. The couple fruits on top were a nice touch and the croffle itself was crunchy but light. It needed to be a bit bigger, though. I might go back just for another croffle.

I tried the couple croffle (9/10), and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know what a croffle was at first smh, but once I tasted it, I knew this was the croissant waffle. The recipe and preparation were top-notch because the croffle was crispy, light, and gooey all at the same time. If I had to nitpick, I'd say I wish they had given me one more piece, but that's just my gluttonous side talking. The "She's a Cu-tea" with pudding (8/10) was also great. The tea was light and fluffy, with a forward taste of earl grey. It was meant to be a "single serving" but could have easily served four people. The only thing that was single in unit was the pocky stick and wafer cookie that came with it. Visually, the dessert wasn't very cute because of the color, but my date certainly was.

Been here twice so far and this extremely cute desserts shop hits the spot every single time! The servers are quick and attentive, and there's also a restroom inside. Also, each person dining in must order at least 1 item. DRINKS: - Chamomile lavender tea (hot): perfectly pairs with their sweet desserts to wash down all the sugar DESSERTS: - Mango snow (queen serving): Highly recommend!! You can choose to add either mango pudding or vanilla ice cream - I chose the pudding! I don't think you can go wrong with either. Flavor is delicious and contains yummy gummies on the bottom. Great to share. - Cu-tea (single serving): Very good! You can add either milk tea pudding or vanilla ice cream - I chose the pudding. Honestly, this was kind of dense for myself, I think this is a good sharing size too. - Croffle (single): I also ordered this to share. It was nice and crispy, and it was a good balance with the shaved ice. Highly recommend! Overall, if you had to try one flavor, I'd go with mango shaved ice first. Each shaved ice comes with a small cracker, whipped cream, and pocky stick. The presentation is absolutely adorable! I need to come back to try their parfaits and crepes next time!

The place is kind of hard to find but had really cute decorations and seating. I got the look at that wo-mango and the matcha made in heaven partfait. I was not impressed with the dessert. It did not have much flavor but tasted good. However, it is very expensive and the portions were small. The parfait cost $17 dollars and was just enough for one person.

it's pricey aesthetic dessert that's for the the gram. service late in the evening is one guy with a little bit of attitude but i get it, i assume he wouldn't want to be spending his evening catering to sweet treat lovers anyway. earl grey bingsoo individual size is rather simple to make but on the price gouging side. although the snow tasted nice and fragrant, the toppings were a bit fluffy and frilly and didn't compliment the bingsoo well. fruit crepe roll was decent--a little to sweet with all the candy toppings. for what it was, the price wasn't really reasonable. overall cute place to catchup with a friend that is open late on weekdays even, but if you're not out late and other places are open i'd probably skip.

A very cute place for dessert! I came here with my boyfriend on a Friday night and we got seated within 5 min. They have 4 main categories for their desserts: snow sundae, croffle, parfaits, and crepes. My boyfriend and I decided to share a single serving size snow sundae and we got the she's a cu-tea, which is an earl grey milk tea shaved ice. You can choose between ice cream and pudding and we chose ice cream. Since they required a minimum of one item per person, we also got a hot lemon ginger tea. The shaved ice was very light and fluffy and it had a very intense earl grey tea flavor. The shaved ice was topped with whipped cream and sprinkles which added some texture to the shaved ice and I loved that little crunch from the sprinkles. Although this was a single serving size, we actually still couldn't finish it between two people. If you come after a meal, I would recommend to have this shaved ice to be shared between 2-3 people. While we enjoyed the shaved ice a lot, we actually loved the lemon ginger tea even more! There was a hint of ginger and it was not overpowering at all. It was a very cozy drink to enjoy while eating the shaved ice! Overall, a pretty decent dessert spot! The desserts were pretty pricy though--most of them were $17-20. While the desserts were pretty good and the place and desserts definitely made good instagram pictures, I'm not sure if it was worth the price. Last but not least, shout out to the server that night! It was quite busy that night and she seemed to be the only person sitting and serving people. Nonetheless, she did a great job and was very attentive. She was always busy walking around serving people but she never forgot anyone!

I visited on a weekend night and it was crowded. We didn't wait too long, about 15-20 minutes, but we had to split our group into three tables as it was too big, we had a group of 10. They also required each person to order one item. We ended up getting the croffle, the matcha ice and a few drinks. The food wasn't out of this world, but the decor was cute. The staff were dress in adorable outfits and the inside was very cute. Everything from the utensils to the lights were adorable. Upon entering there's a bright pink light up sign that was great for a cute picture, but the space upon entry was a little small. Too bad the shop is super small and seating is super limited. Tl;dr - food is good, but would't visit again. Think this place is popular to take cute photos.

Super cute and super chic. Their desserts, presentation, and decor are all totally instagrammable! ORDERED: Matcha Snow Sundae with Matcha Pudding and Fruit Jelly - Sooo good and I loved the layering and the matcha pudding toward the center bottom. I thought the fruit jellies would be like gummy, but they weren't, they were so much better and mesh well with the overall dessert. Anna: Mango Snow Sundae with Mango Pudding and Fruit Jelly. Recommend!

Not sure if anyone remembered this used to be Hanamizuki Cafe many moons ago. Today, I came here with my good friend Cynthia for dessert. To access their online menu, you have to scan the QR code. Dessert Cynthia: Matcha Snow Sundae + Matcha Pudding + Fruit Jelly Me: Mango Snow Sundae + Mango Pudding + Fruit Jelly - I ate through each layer of my sundae. Very fluffy shaved ice. One word: Scrumptious Bookmark this spot to try!

Not completely sure what to feel about Sweets Laboratory. They have a cute pink interior and the presentation of their desserts is over the top (in a good way). However, they blast loud aggressive rap. When juxtaposed with the cute pink interior, it's a lot. I'm talking Kodak black, Cardi B, etc. I'm a fan of rap music but not in this case LOL. Also, each patron is required to order one dessert. This isn't an issue until you look at the prices. Each dessert is near $20.. not great.

Bright, colorful and creative dessert spot with items you've seen before but probably never tasted this way. The shaved ice is great. Probably blocks of frozen and intensely flavored so each bite is as delicious as the next. The waffle tastes like it's made of mocha so that was different. The parfait was great too. Each spoonful was a new bite of something you wouldn't expect. Whether it's the jelly, the ice cream or these crispy little delicious bites or something. Crepe was good too but not as great as the shaved ice or parfait.

Cafe has cute decor and was pretty empty on a Wednesday night. We got a croffle, and I liked the texture and sweetness level. Would definitely go back.

The location is hidden so you could be walking by and not even notice it. But once you walk in the decor was vibrant cute yet simple and not overwhelming. They are high top tables and we had a toddler so it was just right for her to reach the yummyness. They also had reusable tableware which was environmentally friendly. If you are lactose intolerant like my friend she ordered croffles and she said they were awesome she ate them too fast for photo. The mango snow sundae was really sweet and we ordered with options inside either mango custard or ice cream for filling. I ordered matcha snow sundae with matcha custard filling. Matcha can be quite butter but this was not. Definitely a place for all your desert needs n only in NYC you will find a place like this!!

I'm so glad I stumbled upon Sweets Laboratory on my walk home. This is a super cute pink-themed dessert spot a few blocks south from the hustle and bustle of K-Town, perfect for a girls night or date. I ordered a mango "single-serve" snow sundae, which ended up being large enough to share with at least 2 other people. As someone who enjoys food with different textures, I loved the addition of the fruit jelly and wafer cookies. While this dessert is on the sweeter side, the strong mango flavor and various textures really stood out to me. I highly recommend checking out Sweets Laboratory!

I got the caramel macchiato, matcha latte and the shes a cutea (early grey snow with toppings). The place is pretty cute but the food and drinks was a miss for me.

This place was an epic find for a sit-down dessert parlor. That's right, a SIT-DOWN dessert parlor near Koreatown. I always have a sweet tooth after a night out of BBQ and other touristy eats in this area. When looking at the menu, they have the most beautiful fruit ice cream parfaits and shaved ice. My friends and I did eat a lot and wanted our own things so we got the ice cream and fruits croffle. Yum to the max. Glazed sugary perfection and crisp down to the last bite. Whilst dining here, I couldn't believe how incredibly cute and detailed the decor of this place. Cute sprinkly pink heaven. Going from the tables, the hand sanitizer bottles, the kitchenware, the cushions, the neon signs, and even the uniforms of the workers here. You'd have to appreciate a business that goes all out that way. Very new business and loved everything during my visit. Just stay tuned for my review again for their ice cream parfaits because I'll be back.

Great spot for shaved ice and other tasty desserts in a sit-down environment! I got what appeared to be their most popular item: the Look at that Wo-Mango shaved ice. Unfortunately, they ran out of the mango pudding that I wanted to have inside the mound of shaved ice, so I had to opt for vanilla ice cream. But in any case, this mountain of shaved ice was still high quality. The ice had a delicious mango flavor and was very well made to be light yet tasty. The ice cream inside was standard. There were also some fruit jellies at the bottom, which tasted like they were made from real fruit. The portion size was decent, although $17 seems a bit high for one of these. The place is more of a sit down place than for take-away although they do have take away options. It is kind of small on a bit of a not-so-busy block near K-town. The interior is clean with some cute decor like a couple of fun LED signs on the wall. The staff are friendly and the service speed is quick. Overall, I would highly recommend Sweets Laboratory if you're looking for a fun and tasty sit-down dessert spot. I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the slightly elevated price and the fact that they ran out of the mango pudding, but don't let that stop you from coming to enjoy the desserts!

Craving something sweet? Try the mango snow sundae and their croffles which hit the sweet spot! Decor is super cute and very pink! They give you a bag to put your coat in too.