Red Mango

My favorite yogurt place. Mmmmm white peach. Also the place is clean and the staff are always friendly and helpful.

I had one of the greatest memories here I came here with a friend. The yogurt was good, and the service was great. Its a great place to take someone on a first date. It was very classy, yet very modest.
Great place to have great conversations. I thought this place was the start of something great that would last forever, but it was too good to be true. Its too bad other places moved in and took the customers.
After some time, service started getting worse. workers stopped caring. They tried to pick it back up, but the customers were already checked out and were into other froyo places. Its too bad. it had soooo much potential.
It will always be remembered when it was great. Not for what it became.

What the heck. This Red Mango location REALLY needs to step up their game if they want to stay in business in Westwood, considering how Yogurtland is monopolizing the entire Los Angeles area.
Red Mango used to be my favorite froyo store (out of Yogurtland, Red Mango, and Pinkberry) but because of this location, I think it has slipped into last place.
The yogurt is always really soft, and by the time I’m finished putting toppings on my yogurt half of it is in a puddle at the bottom of my cup. On top of that, there are fruit flies EVERYWHERE. I actually found a dead fruit fly chilling on the brim of my cup as I was filling it up with toppings. NOT OKAY.
Furthermore, the toppings aren’t fresh, and the chocolate/​cookie dough/​mochi/​cheesecake are always melted and stuck together.
Though 30 cents/​oz is a good deal for UCLA students, I think I’d rather walk the extra block and get Yogurtland instead.

In a word, disappointing.
Sitting on the patio at Enzo’s, I gradually mustered a desire for something sweet (not difficult to do when you’re facing Red Mango). We sauntered in after our meal, and there was no one staffing the front. We had questions, but ther was no one to answer them. It’s generally difficult to buy something when there’s no one there to take your money.
Anyways, we grabbed cups. We ended up going for the parfait cups even though we were only getting yogurt because the yogurt cups could hold small babies. They were HUGE. Plus the plastic in the parfait cup is lighter– apparently I’m still a cheap-​o when it’s pay by weight.
Got the raspberry and the dark chocolate. The raspberry was better– it worked with the tartness of the yogurt. The dark chocolate wasn’t dark at all, and, well, barely tasted like chocolate. We had to bury it in chocolate toppings to get any chocolate-​y goodness.
The ambiance of the store was too modernly crisp to be enjoyable. So much stainless steel made for too stark an environment. We thought about sitting on their patio chairs, but ended up just walking our yogurt back to work, because the store was just pretty charmless. I’ll be going to malibu instead.

I like this better than Pinkberry because it’s creamier and more tart. That’s the way I like it. Toppings are on par with Pinkberry. Customer service is probably not as good as Pinkberry, but who cares. I’m here for froyo, not a date with the cashier.
BTW, Pinkberry copied off of Red Mango since Red Mango started in Korea by Koreans in 2003 (contrary to what is listed in the Red Mango wikipedia page). The owners of Pinkberry went to Korea and noticed Red Mango. They figured they could do the same in the US. They were right…

Hella goooooood ;) Not that many flavors and toppings as some of the other competitors but it’s still, «Hella good».
Why 3 stars well the employees could have been more friendly, crappy parking, and the disadvantage of getting creative kinda stinks when creating your very own tasty frozen yogurt masterpiece…

I have somehow come to have so many fond memories of this place that it pains me to give a 2-​star review. Friendly cashiers who joked with us, first dates, friends getting engaged here because they met here, catch-​ups with old friends… lots of memories somehow happened here at Red Mango. We thought it would be fun to go back for a visit, and how things have changed!
To be competitive and not suffer the same fate as Snowberry, Kiwiberry, all the other berries, Polar Monkey, and the rest of the shops that no one remembers, this store switched to self-​serve and pay-​by-​ounce. The remodel left it with a cold, stark feeling, with plain small tables instead of the comfortable, inviting booths and chairs.
Instead of cheerfully greeting us and offering samples like Yogurtland staff, the cashier, a bored-​looking college student, didn’t acknowledge us and gave us cups when we asked. The only cups they had were HUGE, so it was hard to keep the weight/​price down. Prices were higher than anywhere else too, at 39 cents an ounce.
They offered six varieties of yogurt, none that were really impressive. Strangely, the Dark Chocolate that they advertised with posters all over the store wasn’t there. The Dulce de Leche was icy and fake-​tasting. The rest were pretty flavorless, except for the original. The only one that sorta worked was Key Lime, whose tartness worked well with the natural tartness of the yogurt. Toppings were pretty slim in variety, and they lacked a lot of my favorites.
Red Mango, what happened to you? I know they tried to compete with the nearby Yogurtland by making the changes, but if you really want to do well in the froyo biz, you can’t just do a poor imitation, but offer something that the others don’t have (and not higher prices). Hopefully they’ll get their act together!

***According to the in-​store promotion materials, Red Mango (which has perfectly fine frozen yogurt) is much healthier and more natural than other frozen yogurt places; however, Red Mango lacks the variety of its competition and the low price of Yogurtland***
This was my first visit to a Red Mango. It seems like this is one of the healthier frozen yogurt places in Los Angeles (after reading the signs above the self-​serve machines).
They had a limited variety of flavors and toppings, but I was able to find stuff I like. I liked their chocolate flavor. I also had one of their tart flavors and it was good. Texture/​consistency seemed decent too (pretty firm; maybe a tad icy here and there). Both the gummi bears and mochi were good and fresh (which can be tough to get with those specific toppings at these fro-​yo shops).
Service was pleasant.
Pricing was high for a self-​serve spot. It was $ 0.39 per ounce (though UCLA students get $ 0.30 per ounce).
Red Mango’s lack of variety and higher price makes me more likely to seek out other frozen yogurt spots in the future. Their nutritional value (at least when compared to other frozen yogurt spots) might be a real advantage. And if you are into that thing, you may want to consider giving Red Mango a try.
Parking is available on the street by meter.

First off, I LOVE Froyo. I like to call myself a Froyo connoisseur. =D
My top two favorite Froyo places are Pinkberry and Red Mango (Irvine branch and Korea).
But oh Westwood Red Mango. What have you done!
After a nice dinner in Westwood all I wanted was some froyo.
Pinkberry? I asked my friend
Closed down he said.
WHAT?! I said
Yes. he said
Red Mango? he offered
THAT WORKS! I responded
Trying to break into the froyo business, Red Mango first copied Pinkberry’s American store concept. With its quality froyo it was supposed to be a success. But gosh who knows what’s happening at Red Mango headquarters. Have you seen where they’ve been placing these stores?! NO WONDER they keep closing down!
Not being able to compete it seems that Red Mango tried to switch things up, following yogurtlands self-​serve concept. (Much like cefiore’s failure)
Alright self-​serve. I can deal with that. And WHOOH! So many flavors! MELON? GOSH! YES!
So I ask for two sample cups. 1^st to sample the must be heavenly melon and 2^nd to sample the much missed creamy Red Mango’s original tart.
Sadly this is where disaster happens.
Melon it says. More like soap I say.
A perfect blend of tart, sweet and creaminess of Red Mango’s original tart it says? (well and part from what I remember) Bland paste I say.
It was horrific. Preposterous!
It was a betrayal.
I told the store clerk, «Excuse me miss, there has to be something wrong with the machines. The froyo tastes awful. You should fix it.»
«Nope, they taste fine and normal to me» she replies.
Goodbye Former Red Mango, you will be missed.

I love froyo. «Love» is actually an understatement. I can eat frozen yogurt any time of the day, in any weather. The only thing that I love more than frozen yogurt is self-​serve frozen yogurt! I wasn’t ever a big fan of Red Mango because all of the ones I’ve ever been to haven’t been self-​serve, so Yogurtland is usually my yogurt spot of choice.
Then, a miracle happened. The Red Mango by my school (THIS ONE!) turned into a self-​serve place! I was ecstatic. The frozen yogurt consistency is excellent. Not too icy and not too soft. The original tart is my favorite. However, there is not too much variety here. I think there were only 6 flavors to choose from. Maybe 8. Although they are lacking in frozen yogurt selection, there are so many toppings to choose from. The fruit is fresh which is a big plus. Nothing annoys me more than frozen fruit on frozen yogurt! One of my favorite toppings is mochi bites. I’m pretty choosy about these yummies because a lot of places have mochi that is way too chewy/​hard. That’s a big NO-​NO. But, this Red Mango has perfect mochi. Original frozen tart with strawberries, almonds, and mochi = heaven in my mouth. OMNONOM.
It’s only 30 cents an ounce if you’re a UCLA student and I think maybe 38 cents an ounce if you’re not. The place is tastefully decorated and is a nice after class hang out spot. The employees are nice and always ask you if you want to sample something.
Very good yogurt, but I have to take a star off for the lack of variety in yogurt flavors. The flavors are decent. They have your typical vanilla, tart, and chocolate and also some other seasonal flavors. I wish they had TARO (aka my FAVORITE frozen yogurt flavor. EVER.). Also, on three occasions that I have been there, they ran out of regular sized cups so I had to get a bigger cup that could have easily held twice the amount of froyo that I normally eat. Sucks because you have to pay for that extra weight of the cup. That extra money could have been used for an extra ounce of froyo. :)
All in all, my annoyances are very trivial compared to all of the Red Mango goodness. Good location (right in Westwood Village) by UCLA + cheap and delicious froyo = LOVE.

I LOVE Red Mango, but I’m sad to report that once this branch became self serve the unique flavor & texture I love so much was not there.
Priced at $ 0.39/ounce or… if you have a UCLA *yes, not any school ID* it’s $ 0.30. =) … good deal if you have the latter!
They have several flavors like pumpkin spice, dark chocolate, hazelnut, pomegranate and original. I tried dark chocolate and hazelnut and both tasted really sour. ick! The consistency of the pomegranate was too icy too.
We opted for just the original… and thankfully the flavor was the same. Unfortunately, the texture was too icy … Red Mango is known for their super smooth and cream-​like fro-yo.but that was not the case here. =(
Toppings are fresh and I love that they still the dark chocolate bits.
The place is re-​vamped so it feels like they have more space.
They also offer free wi-​fi and free coffee if you spend over $ 3.99.

I was first introduced to Red Mango by my native S. Korean friend whilst traveling in South Korea. She raved about this yogurt place, how it really is the best and etc., etc. You know how Koreans can be about things being the best. Well. You know me. I’m a skeptic.
When I hear a rave or a hype, I will pretend to agree with you, but I will remain skeptical. Secretly, that is. Which is why I stand strong behind my personal policy: I will try anything once.
And that I did and good thing I did. And she was right. While I wasn’t blown away by the yogurty goodness of Red Mango, I did quite enjoy it and I was ecstatic to find a Red Mango on this location.
Good move on going to $.30/​oz. for Bruins because that means this place will hopefully be competitive enough for Yogurtland (I’m sad to see so many Red Mangos in LA already closed) which means that this place will stay open, because this place is fantastic.
At $.30/​oz., you really can’t go wrong. (If you’re not affiliated with UCLA, however, your price is still $.39/​oz. Go grab a Bruin!)

I am not sure what made me go in here on such a chilly night — maybe it was the lure of the seasonal Pumpkin Spice flavoring? OK yeah that’s what it was…
Yogurt is delicious. AND the fact that you can now choose the amount of yogurt and toppings you want is very self-​serving. Literally. And what a great price! I only spent $ 2.77 for a decent size serving with toppings. My only negative comment is that they didn’t have any brownie bits! How could they?!
There were 2 girls working while I was there. One of them was doing a great job, and the other I am sad to say spent the whole time openly complaining about being at work — A W K W A R D for me sitting there.
The free Wi-​Fi is another bonus — just ask the people working for the password and you can nerd out and Facebook stalk while eating a delicious treat.

Vanilla. Mochi. Strawberries. Oreos. Lean this combination and don’t deviate.
Red Mango has one of the most über-​chic interior possible for a place that sells frozen yogurt. I thought Pinkberry’s white/​fruity transparent theme was impressive until I saw that this place has couches, spacious booths, and plenty of space to move.
Why the 2-​stars? Simply put, this place, just like every frozen yogurt joint that’s erupted in the past five years, robs your blind. At fifty cents per topping and $ 6 for a «large» yogurt, I could buy a whole gallon of frozen yogurt and a carton of assorted berries. Come here if you want to treat your girl/​boyfriend to a tasty treat without looking like a cheapskate but otherwise, run away.

Somehow, Red Mango has become my choice of frozen yogurt, beating out my original #1 of Pinkberry! Of course, having only Red Mango in Chicago helped. But onto the actual food and service!
I’ve always loved frozen yogurt and each location I’ve visited has never disappointed in taste! This location is right in the heart of Westwood Village and within walking distance of my apartment! What’s not to love then?!
But what really makes a worthwhile visit is the service! I met a fellow Chicagoan working behind the counter and it’s always an enjoyable trip! I’ve never received an incorrect order and always leave happy and satisfied!
Oh, and it’s about to become the first Red Mango to have self serve machines! I can’t wait for the grand opening of this new addition!

Mango is one of my favorites, in terms of fruit. As for Red Mango, I’m sure this will soon become a favorite too. Fellow Unilocaler Daniel L. has made mention of Red Mango several times, so we finally came by this Red Mango so I could partake of their highly recommended yogurt. Perhaps, the Red Mango in San Francisco is highly recommended because this location in Westwood didn’t tickle my fancy.
For whatever reason, there was only one employee working at this location. To his credit, I highly commend him on his patience and professionalism, as there was a lady asking a wealth of questions and giving the young man a myriad of complex orders. I was on the verge of tapping this lady on the shoulder to let her know we would like to order our fro-​yo before sunrise. So, finally, we placed our orders and I ordered the regular plain fro-​yo, whereas, Dan made his order but wasn’t able to get all requested flavors due to them being out of a particular flavor. No worries, as the employee provided another flavor with kindness. The fro-​yo was «okay», as it had more of a crystallized taste. Perhaps, if I inundated my fro-​yo with toppings, the experience would’ve been better but the fro-​yo itself should be good and of the finest quality.
In summary, Red Mango seems to be a decent spot to hangout and have some fro-​yo. The ambiance is vibrant with red colors and the fixtures are modern. There were college students here studying, as it’s very quiet and clean at this location. Despite our long wait, and the mediocre fro-​yo, I’m a fan of cleanliness, good service, and am optimistic that this place has great potential. I’ll return to see if Red Mango in Westwood can reclaim their good reputation.

Although I haven’t been to Red Mango in quite a while, I have always been interested in coming back to try their new flavors. Finally, I was able to swing by this Westwood location with fellow Unilocaler Tony Y. Jr and was able to try three of the four flavors that were available. To my surprise, the venue has kept up its colorful allures that surround a small lounge area in the middle facing the booths that were stacked against the wall. The venue exudes a sense of comfort and convenience as they also provide free wifi for those who are looking for a place to study.
My small size froyo ($ 3.00) had a combination of cocoa, banana, and original flavors stacked with a big scoop of blueberry topping. I thought the banana and original flavors were refreshing, sweet, tart and dreamy but the cocoa was very weak with a fainted powdery milk chocolate flavor. The topping had a mix of fresh and tired-​looking blueberries that were not in the best shape. Overall, the froyo experience had its ups and downs across flavors with a topping that was decent but could be improved.
Given the long line they were clearly understaffed but the only person working was very responsive and calm in getting everything we asked for. I would definitely be interested in coming back to try other flavors and to utilize their free wifi.

As I see Red Mango locations dropping like flies, I feel that I might shed a tear for them.
The quality of their yogurt is 2^nd to none… their «Original» being somewhat tarty though rich and creamy. I added mochi and strawberries… Not much to expect from the mochi, but the strawberries were very sweet. Typically, I’m disappointed with sour-​ass strawberries, but this was definitely NOT the case.
The guy behind the counter was very nice, and patient with our selection process.
All in all, good customer service, great tasting yogurt, not a bad price.

This place is pretty cool; the atmosphere’s chill, it’s never really too full, and they have a bunch of flavors!
It’s not quite as cheap as Yogurtland, nor is it as amazing. I WISH THEY HAD MORE TOPPINGS HERE. Or at least, I wish they would scoop on more toppings.
Oh! And they deliver with a $ 10 minimum from 11am — 3 pm and 7 pm to closing.

I like ice-​cream. Frozen yogurt should taste like ice-​cream. What’s with all of these pinkberrys, red mangos, frozen expresses, ect… that keep popping up?
I did come in, and the flavors weren’t as bad as pinkberry. But still inedible to my overly sensitivyness (yeah, it’s not a word, wanna fight about it?)
Their toppings looked fresh and good, but I didn’t have any because I don’t like the yogurt. Why can’t you just understand that and leave me alone?
I’m gonna go get some real ice cream now!