Anko
400 S Western Ave Ste. 103, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“Anko is a serene LA café that elevates the coffee experience with carefully crafted desserts, from silky shaved ice topped with matcha cream and red beans to some seriously addictive taiyaki. The warm wood-lined space invites you to linger over a cup while the kitchen focuses on pairing quality coffee with thoughtfully executed treats that go beyond typical café fare. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself coming back specifically for their signature creations, whether that's the hojicha shaved ice or those praised red bean taiyaki.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Pretty good bingsu! Not the best I've had but not bad either. We had the hojicha flavor and it was refreshing. The almond croissant was nothing special though, kind of tasted like it had been sitting there for a while so I don't recommend it. Probably stick with the bingsu and…
Anko is a café that pairs coffee with desserts in a space that feels calm and carefully considered. The interior is clean and elegant, anchored by warm wood tones that soften the room. We ordered two flavors of shaved ice, taiyaki, and a green grape sparkling water. The shaved…
The shaved ice cream here is excellent. We tried the hojicha and matcha, and both were super yummy 😋. The hojicha comes with milk and chestnut, while the matcha has matcha cream and red beans; both combinations were delicious and well balanced. The only reason I’m giving 4…
This is one of my favorite places. The shaved ice and bungeoppang (fish-shaped bread) are delicious, but I only had coffee today. It's clean, and it's a great place to stop by for dessert after visiting a nearby restaurant.
Best taiyaki I’ve ever had! Highly recommend the red bean & the custard flavors. The matcha & red bean shaved ice is delicious but the taiyaki was soooo good we immediately ordered more after devouring our first order. You gotta eat it fresh tho, it’s best eaten right away in…
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