Now that summer is sweltering, get relief where you can. I normally find it at the bottom of a bowl or cup. In L.A., frosty options are nearly unlimited and go well beyond lemonade. Learn about Los Angeles shaved ice desserts worth seeking, including Hawaiian style shave ice, Korean bingsu, Japanese kakigori, and Taiwanese shaved snow. Mexican raspados also made the cut. Vendors technically pour flavored syrups over crushed ice, but trust me, nobody will complain by the time you reach the bottom of the cup. Find my favorite Los Angeles shaved ice desserts.

UPDATES SINCE NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Additions: Loreto, TSUKE Artisan Noodle (formerly Tsujita SGV)
Subtractions: Jell & Chill (CLOSED)

Baroo Jeol (Seasonal) – Arts District ↓

Bingsu Bingsu Signature Bibim Bingsu – Arcadia ↓

Butchr Bar Peach Granita (Seasonal) – Echo Park ↓

Camphor Marzipan – Arts District ↓

Cobi’s Shaved Ice – Santa Monica ↓

Kanomwaan Shaved Ice Bua Loy & Salted Egg Yolk Sauce – Thai Town ↓

Katsu Sando Kakigori (Flavors Change Seasonally) – Chinatown + San Gabriel ↓

La Fruta Feliz Nance + Guava Raspado – El Monte ↓

Loreto Cherry Bowl Thing (or Strawberry) – Frogtown ↓

Mister Nieve Tamarindo – Mobile Pop-Up ↓

Spiceology Mango Set Snow – Arcadia ↓

Sul & Beans Injeolmi Bingsoo – Koreatown + Rowland Heights ↓

Tonchin Mango Shave Ice – Larchmont ↓

TSUKE Artisan Noodle (formerly Tsujita SGV) Raspberry Kakigori – Pasadena + San Gabriel ↓

Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice Local Motion (Li Hing Mui, Mango + Pineapple) – Los Feliz ↓

YESS Citrus Kakigori – Arts District ↓