The roasted grass jelly is a big bowl, cheap and delicious, and the toppings are delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Vitamin D
DRINKS ARE FRESH SINCE THEY MAKE EVERYTHING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU USING FRESH INGREDIENTS. PLACE IS A LITTLE SMALL THOUGH BUT I ALWAYS TAKE EVERYTHING TO GO. GIVE MOM AND POP SHOPS SOME LOVE.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
D Sham
super authentic
Gin A
This place has real avocado and taro smoothies, and make a lot of their menu items fresh. It's just the two of them working now usually but the owners are wonderful.Vegetarian options: They offer milk substitutes for their drinksParking: Spaces are a bit tight
Recommended dishes: Popcorn, Avocado w Milk Smoothies Special, Red Bean Smoothies w Milk
Kristie H.
Been coming here for decades and I never write bad reviews especially ones based solely on service but this was definitely a new low. The female staffer ignored us completely and when I went up to order, she gave us lots of attitude and just told us to look at the menu. We also got a lot of eye rolling as well. Honestly, I should've just walked out. But I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt maybe she was having a bad day? Honestly, the lady has never been kind all the years that I've been going, but she's never been this bad.Then my mom ordered a smoothie and she was unhappy that she referred it to it as a smoothie sha bing instead of a bing sha. Even the male staffer was rude. Zero customers inside. Wanted to support them, but this is definitely the last time. They were one of the OG places to start serving Boba back in the day and their shaved ice was pretty decent. Their drinks have always been so so, but I always try to support mom and pops and this was definitely one of those places you go just to feel nostalgic about the old times. I am totally fine with zero service and even bad service, but this was way worse than bad.I also don't think it's ok to have used power tools and other stuff just spread out on the counters were people are supposed to eat.
Steve Y.
One of the true OG boba place that started it all back in the mid 90's. It was either crack or boba back then. It's been over 26 years since I've been back and the shaved ice still tastes great and the price is affordable. The owners are nice and I'm glad they are still around.
Dandrich Lim
Came here for the authentic Taiwanese shaved ice. The place is also a small grocery store. The owner couples are very friendly and nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy C.
Wow, I can't believe I never reviewed this place! I am so thankful it survived through the pandemic, seeing that is a mom and pop store, very small and homey. This is my go to place for Taiwanese shaved ice whenever I come to Rowland Heights! They use fresh ingredients and give a nice portion for a fraction of the price (comparing it to other Taiwanese restaurants!). The only reason why I am giving four stars instead of five is because I only order one item from this place. I want to venture out to other things on their menu..but I just can't get myself to...My friend did order Taro smoothie once, and the lady literally just took fresh taro and blend it into a smoothie! Highly recommend this place if you want a taste of Taiwan drinks and snacks :)!
Michael G.
Went back tonight and took a friend so he could see if what I like is really gewd and he likes it! Maybe next time he goes he and his family can enjoy this place together.For those who do not know, this is a hole in the wall kind of place. Ingredients here are made fresh by the owners who take pride in what they serve and offer. They have made long time customers that have been coming here for years...wish I was one. Barely found this place maybe 2 to 2 1/2 years ago.This place mostly offers desserts and some take home and cook food items.
Alexandra Serratos
Yes, the shop is a bit of a "hole-in-the-wall," but they have the BEST BOBA I've ever tried ANYWHERE. It's soft, warm, and slightly chewy. Not tough and over cooked, like most places. You have not had a boba drink until you try the Little Bean.
Tried this place for boba smoothie after seeing 4-star reviews on Yelp. I should've actually read the reviews to make sure they were addressing their smoothies because it was a bit of a disappointment. I also should've listened to my "spidey senses" as the place looked tired and uninviting...but thought some "hole in the wall" places yield some finds. Well, not this place. I ordered the honeydew smoothie with boba and my wife tried their lychee smoothie with boba. I can only surmise that fresh fruit was used because my smoothie tasted like over ripe melons! The watery consistency of the smoothies left much to be desired as well. At least the bobas tasted fresh, which was the only thing we liked. Perhaps the melons weren't in season, but it shouldn't have been an option to order if close to being unpalatable. For an area with plenty of choices for boba smoothies, we chose poorly.
Kelly L.
Decided to look for some dessert spot the other night and came across Little Bean. I wanted some old school desserts like red bean soup and black sesame soup. This place did not disappoint. It's a mom and pop shop. There's plenty of parking but if you happened to park on the supermarket side like we did, you may need to walk over. Service is what I call the old school Asian service.. meaning they don't really care about customer service. They have some seating there but don't expect a cute cafe place to hang out at. Overall, I would definitely come back for the desserts. It was also really affordable in this day and age of inflation.
Ultraman
Tasty side dishes, flavorful soup stew.Parking: Plenty of parking as it's in a mall plaza
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob K.
Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I'm from out of town and have not been to such an authentic, family-owned establishment like this since I was in Taiwan. I ordered a Lemon Green Tea, and I was shocked to see they took out a lemon to make it fresh! The tea was of high quality and very refreshing, and there is a lot of frozen food, drink, and shaved ice options. Last but not least, the service was extremely warm and welcoming. Overall, I hope to come here every time I visit Rowland Heights. Thank you, Little Bean!
Alicia T.
The only place I'd go to get traditional Taiwanese shaved ice! Popcorn chicken was really good too!
The roasted grass jelly is a big bowl, cheap and delicious, and the toppings are delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
DRINKS ARE FRESH SINCE THEY MAKE EVERYTHING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU USING FRESH INGREDIENTS. PLACE IS A LITTLE SMALL THOUGH BUT I ALWAYS TAKE EVERYTHING TO GO. GIVE MOM AND POP SHOPS SOME LOVE.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
super authentic
This place has real avocado and taro smoothies, and make a lot of their menu items fresh. It's just the two of them working now usually but the owners are wonderful.Vegetarian options: They offer milk substitutes for their drinksParking: Spaces are a bit tight
Recommended dishes: Popcorn, Avocado w Milk Smoothies Special, Red Bean Smoothies w Milk
Been coming here for decades and I never write bad reviews especially ones based solely on service but this was definitely a new low. The female staffer ignored us completely and when I went up to order, she gave us lots of attitude and just told us to look at the menu. We also got a lot of eye rolling as well. Honestly, I should've just walked out. But I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt maybe she was having a bad day? Honestly, the lady has never been kind all the years that I've been going, but she's never been this bad.Then my mom ordered a smoothie and she was unhappy that she referred it to it as a smoothie sha bing instead of a bing sha. Even the male staffer was rude. Zero customers inside. Wanted to support them, but this is definitely the last time. They were one of the OG places to start serving Boba back in the day and their shaved ice was pretty decent. Their drinks have always been so so, but I always try to support mom and pops and this was definitely one of those places you go just to feel nostalgic about the old times. I am totally fine with zero service and even bad service, but this was way worse than bad.I also don't think it's ok to have used power tools and other stuff just spread out on the counters were people are supposed to eat.
One of the true OG boba place that started it all back in the mid 90's. It was either crack or boba back then. It's been over 26 years since I've been back and the shaved ice still tastes great and the price is affordable. The owners are nice and I'm glad they are still around.
Came here for the authentic Taiwanese shaved ice. The place is also a small grocery store. The owner couples are very friendly and nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, I can't believe I never reviewed this place! I am so thankful it survived through the pandemic, seeing that is a mom and pop store, very small and homey. This is my go to place for Taiwanese shaved ice whenever I come to Rowland Heights! They use fresh ingredients and give a nice portion for a fraction of the price (comparing it to other Taiwanese restaurants!). The only reason why I am giving four stars instead of five is because I only order one item from this place. I want to venture out to other things on their menu..but I just can't get myself to...My friend did order Taro smoothie once, and the lady literally just took fresh taro and blend it into a smoothie! Highly recommend this place if you want a taste of Taiwan drinks and snacks :)!
Went back tonight and took a friend so he could see if what I like is really gewd and he likes it! Maybe next time he goes he and his family can enjoy this place together.For those who do not know, this is a hole in the wall kind of place. Ingredients here are made fresh by the owners who take pride in what they serve and offer. They have made long time customers that have been coming here for years...wish I was one. Barely found this place maybe 2 to 2 1/2 years ago.This place mostly offers desserts and some take home and cook food items.
Yes, the shop is a bit of a "hole-in-the-wall," but they have the BEST BOBA I've ever tried ANYWHERE. It's soft, warm, and slightly chewy. Not tough and over cooked, like most places. You have not had a boba drink until you try the Little Bean.
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Tried this place for boba smoothie after seeing 4-star reviews on Yelp. I should've actually read the reviews to make sure they were addressing their smoothies because it was a bit of a disappointment. I also should've listened to my "spidey senses" as the place looked tired and uninviting...but thought some "hole in the wall" places yield some finds. Well, not this place. I ordered the honeydew smoothie with boba and my wife tried their lychee smoothie with boba. I can only surmise that fresh fruit was used because my smoothie tasted like over ripe melons! The watery consistency of the smoothies left much to be desired as well. At least the bobas tasted fresh, which was the only thing we liked. Perhaps the melons weren't in season, but it shouldn't have been an option to order if close to being unpalatable. For an area with plenty of choices for boba smoothies, we chose poorly.
Decided to look for some dessert spot the other night and came across Little Bean. I wanted some old school desserts like red bean soup and black sesame soup. This place did not disappoint. It's a mom and pop shop. There's plenty of parking but if you happened to park on the supermarket side like we did, you may need to walk over. Service is what I call the old school Asian service.. meaning they don't really care about customer service. They have some seating there but don't expect a cute cafe place to hang out at. Overall, I would definitely come back for the desserts. It was also really affordable in this day and age of inflation.
Tasty side dishes, flavorful soup stew.Parking: Plenty of parking as it's in a mall plaza
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I'm from out of town and have not been to such an authentic, family-owned establishment like this since I was in Taiwan. I ordered a Lemon Green Tea, and I was shocked to see they took out a lemon to make it fresh! The tea was of high quality and very refreshing, and there is a lot of frozen food, drink, and shaved ice options. Last but not least, the service was extremely warm and welcoming. Overall, I hope to come here every time I visit Rowland Heights. Thank you, Little Bean!
The only place I'd go to get traditional Taiwanese shaved ice! Popcorn chicken was really good too!