Cold Rush

Holy shit. It has been closed (–_​-​)
Where is wonder if moved to elsewhere?
This poster is had been stuck.
I have not been able to really understand the meaning of this poster because English is not very good.(-_-)

Why are you so faaaar from me!!!
Cold Rush is the best shaved ice I’ve ever had in my entire life! Their ice is so soft and is just a perfect texture that I’ve never had anywhere else. Their quality is superb and their service is just as high. It’s a small little shop in Little Tokyo and I truly wish they came out here to Vegas! I usually get the cookies n cream and it literally melts in your mouth!
Wishing I could get some right now!

it’s just ok — so so
too expansive for what you get
$ 5 just for a small matcha + condensed milk
not comparable to blockheads– won’t be coming back

I definitely prefer Japanese shaved ice to either Korean or Taiwanese. With that said among all ice vendors I’ve tried this place is spectacular and rises above the rest.
The texture of the ice is incredibly fluffy and soft. It melts instantly as soon as it hits your tongue and you don’t feel like you’re crunching snow. The ratio of toppings is also perfect. You get just enough without feeling like your mouth is coated in sugar but not so weak where it’s watered down.
The tempurature is also just right. They also don’t leave your tongue feeling numb afterwards.
Overall very impressed with the quality and effort that goes into these desserts. The owner is super nice too, very cool dude.

A regular size is a good portion to share among two people without feeling bloated to hell. Matcha had a deep green tea taste which I enjoyed. Really hate when green tea items don’t have enough green tea taste! Added ice cream for two bucks and it was placed at the bottom of the ice. Made for a nice ending treat.
The biggest downer is the price. A regular with ice cream basically tallied nearly 8 bucks with tax (use KCRW fringe benefits if you are a member and you’ll get closer to 7). There are much cheaper options out there, but if you are in the area and have a shave ice itch, definitely give this place a shot.

Cute little place with really good shaved ice. I’m not a big fan of shaved ice to begin with so if I say this place is good, this place must be freaking fantastic.
We ordered the strawberry and milk which is their original strawberry sauce with condensed milk. The shaved ice was really soft and I don’t know if it was because I had just read their 8 secrets of shaved ice, but I really felt like the shaved ice had a better texture than ones I’ve had before. It felt soft and was reminiscent of ice cream.
The wait here can take awhile, but we weren’t in a rush and were just looking for a way to escape the heat. The staff was really nice and asked us if everything was to our liking after we finished. Free wi-​fi so you can just work on your laptop here while consuming delicious shaved ice.

It’s located in little tokyo in the building right next to the orochon plaza. Or it might be the same building, but stretched to the far right of orochon, next to the japanese market. I think you can park in the orochon garage parking and get validation, but not 100% sure! We luckily found street parking right in front of the place.
I had their strawberry milk shaved ice which is pretty much shaved ice with strawberry flavored syrup and condensed milk. It was super yummy and refreshing during the heat this week! The ice is very light, soft, and fluffy, and this also contributes to the deceiving huge portion because it’s really not that big – it’s the fluff that makes it appear larger than what it is so don’t worry if you think it’s too much :) It’s overpriced for what it is though at $ 5.50 for a small size.
The small downsides are that the place is pretty small with limited seating so we had to eat it outside, and they also kind of take long to make it. Mine came out fast within 5minutes, but some of our friends had to wait at least 10−12minutes. Maybe it takes longer to make that ice fluffy? Idk lol.

Yes. Just yes. Stop reading this review and just go. Go and order the Princess Peach and indulge your sweet tooth without hurting the waistline too much. The ice is light, fluffy, and perfect with the peachy goodness that is added on top. The worker was really friendly and even offered us a frequent buyer card. I wish I could have taken advantage of it, but not being a local, I sadly couldn’t. :(I thought I would never find anything to top the Hawaiian shaved ice I had during my honeymoon, but Cold Rush, you just may have taken first place in my heart. I will definitely make it a priority to revisit whenever I’m in LA again!

Seriously the BEST strawberry shave ice I’ve had in my life, I’m not exaggerating!
I’m from Japan and used to eat kakigori (Japanese style shave ice) at summer festivals all the time and I eat famous Matsumoto shave ice when I travel to Hawaii every year, but I have to say that Cold Rush just RIPd any other shave ice spots I’ve been to!
I love the fluffiness of the ice, syrup is not too sweet, just perfect

Yumsy!
It’s in the Weller’s court.
We got the strawberry + milk flavor with red bean.
It is pretty good. It’s not the typical strawberry syrup taste. More like milky texture with soft strawberry flavor.
One thing though.
The portion is really small and because it’s shaved ice, it melts really fast. I honestly think me and my friend finished the whole thing in 3 min. 4 spoonful or ice for $ 8…
If they can improve the portion, it would be great! :)

Stopped by after a visit to Kinokuniya bookstore upstairs. We got the seasonal pineapple flavor, and it was good but the flavor was not strong enough for me. We wolfed the first one down and I decided to get another one: strawberry milk. This one was sweet and satisfying.
The quality of the ice is soft and fine. There’s no brain freeze and no ice stuck on the roof of your mouth. Refreshing snack break from LA heat!

What a hidden gem in Little Tokyo!
I am so glad I stopped by, even after being stuffed from Eggslut. Yes, it was all worth it. The store was so adorably decorated, and clean! I’m not really that big of a shaved ice fan, since I’ve had bad experiences in the past with it having weird textures (too icy or watery) and strange tastes (bad syrup & flavors), but Cold Rush had none of those problems.
I ordered the Tiramisu, which was their most popular flavor — original mascarpone sauce and cocoa powder. SO GOOD. It had a more coffee-​like taste rather than chocolate, which I LOVED, because I hate it when the chocolate is overpowering. When he brought the cup, I was surprised because the cup was pretty big and the ice was really tall, but when I stuck my spoon into it, the ice was just really fluffy and airy. I think this might be a little expensive for $ 5, but because its texture was so nice and didn’t give me any brain freeze, it’s so worth it!
A small complaint I have, is that service wasn’t all that great. I was the only person who ordered, and they took quite a while to have mine ready. But other than that, I am looking forward to my next visit there and try out some of their other flavors! (‘:

What better place to get Japanese Shaved Ice (Kakigōri) other than Cold Rush located in Little Tokyo itself. Since my recent trip to Japan I’ve become slightly obsessed with everything the Japanese do. They take pride in their craft by being extra meticulous, almost OCD-​like which leads them to creating and delivering products that outshine others. I value their hardcore dedication as the outcome speaks for itself.
This leads me to Cold Rush. Their flavor combinations and texture of their Shaved Ice stand out compared to other shops. They use ultra soft water which results in silky smooth shaved snow and they also create their own unique flavored house made syrups which are layered throughout the soft fluffy snow. The layering results in flavors throughout the bowl so you’re never getting a spoonful of just shaved ice.
Absolutely loved their YUZU & MINT MOJITO concoction which tasted just like the real deal, a true mojito. So light and refreshing on a warm day. Loved the touches of fresh grated citrus incorporated throughout which helped deliver a pop of flavor.
MATCHA GREEN TEA & MILK shaved snow — made with matcha sauce, matcha powder and topped with condensed milk. Pair that with sweet red beans and vanilla ice cream and you’ve got yourself the ultimate dessert.
They like to keep things fun and interesting by introducing inventive flavors of the month. Current flavor I believe is Banana milk. Looking forward to what they’ll come up with next.

I came here after having lunch nearby with the bf. Being the greedy dessert monster that I am I ordered an extra large salted caramel for myself and the bf had the tiramisu. The guy behind the counter was really patient and helpful with our choices. I did notice that the line got really long after us and he was working by himself. Hopefully there was someone else working with him later so that he won’t be too overwhelmed on a busy day. The shave ice is fluffier than I imagined and it tasted really good! Not too bland, not too sweet. If you have a sweet tooth, I’d choose the salted caramel over the tiramisu. Both flavors were delicious and my bf and I were both satisfied with our choices.
For $ 7 a large cup, I’ll definitely be back to try more flavors on a hot day!

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Light and fluffy ice, flavored with cool combinations.
It was refreshing and I didn’t feel like Jaba the Hut afterwards. Really nice.

4.5 stars!
Yum! Came on a hot Sunday afternoon for some delicious shaved ice. I shared a matcha surprise ($ 8) with my sister. Portions are pretty big and the surprise comes with scoops of vanilla bean ice cream and red bean! Very yummy, the shaved ice was fluffy and not too sweet and didn’t melt into a watery mess before I could eat it all.
The workers/​owner? were very friendly and gave us a frequent visitor rewards card — free shaved ice with 8 purchases! There is a water dispenser for everyone and the place wasn’t crowded when we came there. Would definitely come back!
There’s also free wifi and minimum $ 10 for credit card!

I DIG IT.
$ 5 a pop.
$ 1 – 2 for additional toppings.
Friendly service.
$ 10 minimum for CC.
Bright and clean space
Plenty of seating.
Mother effin perfect texture.
MATCHA GREEN TEA + MILK. YASSSSSS.
Suggestion:
1) Wish there was a combo or option to mix to flavors!
2) Mango flavor por favor!
3) Is there an X-​LARGE portion for sharing with a group?

If you know me outside of the realms of Unilocal,then you know I’m a polar bear in disguise, meaning that I embrace the cold, being a born-​and-​raised Angelenos
I did notice Cold Rush for some time, but never made an effort to go in because my sweet tooth cravings weren’t active. Instead, I had some time to kill one evening and decided to stop in, just to have something to snack on before braving the rest of my commute back home.
For starters, the place was pretty empty; two other people inside the place, working on their laptops/​phones, and both did not have the shaved ice. Instead of looking too much into this, I just ordered the first thing that stood out, the yuzu and mint mojito. Mind you, it’s a virgin mojito.
The server mentioned it was going to take a couple of minutes, which gave me some time to look around the shop. I read that a) the water they used is advanced, that all deposits and minerals are removed, b) that the ice isn’t going to give you a brain freeze because it’s at the perfect balance temperature where the ice isn’t going to turn into water, c) the toppings used on the shaved ice isn’t the generic syrup that you can pick up at Marukai; they are handmade, which results into the unique flavors Cold Rush has and d) the place also serve hot drinks on the side.
Thinking I was going to have my shaved ice to go, I received a tray with a small plastic container packed with a mound of shaved ice. To describe the look and consistency: the ice itself was leaning towards more of a pencil shaving rather than snow, and the color of it was something I haven’t seen, a translucent water-​like color. Like if the shaved iced was made out of crystal shavings, instead of snow shavings (if that makes ANY sense what-​so-​ever.) I did see the drizzle of yuzu syrup as well as yuzu peels and a decorative lime slice on top.
Overall, the flavor was refreshing; something that would be great on a hot summer day or a cold winter evening. The sour/​sweet yuzu flavor with the combination of mint gave this shaved iced experience a nice cooling taste. AND I didn’t get a brain freeze! Maybe a slight numbing on the side of my cheek, but no brain freeze.
Personally, I hope this place can beat out this wet winter season and stay open for summer 2015.

The shaved ice here reminded me of Fluff Ice in Monterey Park. Almost comparable to Class 302 in Rowland Heights, except I think Class 302 is better. The shaved ice here is some high-​quality stuff.
I was informed that they use purified water and is created at a perfect temperature so you won’t get brain freeze. And it was true! As fast I ate it, I did not get a brain freeze. So props to you, Cold Rush!
I tried the red velvet shaved ice and it came with mascarpone cheese. It was drizzled on the ice but I found it refreshing when all you’re munching on is ice. Fluffy shaved ice on top of that. I wished I added more mascarpone cheese! I also got a small size and it was a pile of shaved ice. I could barely finish it and elicited the help of my friend.
Overall, it was an all right experience. I was really excited to try this place out but I was a bit underwhelmed. I might come back and try the tiramisu shaved ice. I also really like how they have drinks here that may tempt me to return and try out!

This was the perfect find to combat the Southern California heat. Some of us Northern Californians really aren’t used to the hot L.A. weather so I was thrilled when I came across Cold Rush gourmet shaved ice (
) on my way to grab lunch at Curry House. A young lady was standing in front of the restaurant offering samples of their Matcha Green Tea & Milk shaved ice. I declined but I returned to the shop after my lunch stop.
Currently in soft opening phase in their second day of operation I stepped into the store and surveyed their menu (
). It’s a rather simple menu featuring nine different choices of Japanese style shaved ice in two sizes (
). There is a list of add-​in ingredients that are available also. I ordered a regular size Princess Peach flavored shaved ice. Many of their offerings feature condensed milk or milk by-​products and since I’m lactose intolerant I played it safe and chose the peach flavor as it was one of the few selections without added milk. It took them about 5 minutes to create my delicious dessert.
The dessert (
) I was served was nice and fluffy and surprisingly didn’t give me the brain freeze I anticipated. For a regular size serving I thought it was huge. I can’t imagine how much bigger the extra portion option would be. By initial looks I thought the creation would be lightly flavored but it turned out that much of the syrup and peach flavor were within the core of the ice dessert. I enjoyed the treat slowly inside the store as there is lots of seating inside (
).
I spoke to the owner briefly and learned that a big grand opening is in the store’s future. Considering this was just their second day of operation there seemed to be steady foot traffic going in and out of the store. Their product is very good. I wished the owner success on his new establishment, and I for one would go back on my frequent trips to L.A.
On an L.A. weekend with more dessert stops than what I’m accustomed to when I’m at home this was yet another fabulous treat I enjoyed.
If you’re in the area go on in and give them a try.