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Class 302
Categories: Restaurants Taiwanese Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Taiwanese, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
1015 S Nogales StSte 125
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5809
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1387 reviews for Class 302
Review Highlights
"You haven't lived until you've had shaved snow."
(in 606 reviews)
"and the condensed milk makes it heavenly."
(in 296 reviews)
"is really good if youre into green tea and red bean."
(in 54 reviews)
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1387 reviews in English
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Review from Teresa C.
San Gabriel, CA
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Another quick tips review for another over 1k location:
-don't come after 6:30PM or before 10PM on a Friday or Saturday. Just...don't. Unless you're okay sitting outside even with a 30 minute wait.
-they DO run out of shaved ice and ingredients, so you can always call and ask if it's late in the day or the weather is hot
-utensils and such are self-serve but you can ask for extra bowls & hot sauce
-when sitting outside, watch out for smokers :/
-shaved ice with mochi? get it.
-drinks are pricey but they use fresh fruit
-outside tables are first come, first serve and a great alternative for big groups
-the inside tables are tiny so beware, thunder thigh peeps like me
-CASH ONLY
Best times are late late night or afternoon on weekends and after 8 on weekdays. :) -
Review from Richard P.
Garden Grove, CA
2/3/2012
this really deserves more than what i give for the rating because it's freaking gooooooooddd...
anyway, i went there on my friends 11/11/11 birthday and my god, first time being in rowland heights as well. back to the point, well, i can say that its so different at first glance, but then again you have to make a reservation cus of lots of people eating there. i apologize ahead of time if i cant recommend yall something good but i only have one to talk about... sowwie :[
best darn desert is shaved ice and holy shiet, it's not your regular shaved ice around OC or at Guppies tea house. i don't know what else to say besides the fact that it does not look like shaved ice. me and friends were thinking, "did they give us the wrong order or something?" i decided, why the hell not try it since it's interesting. on second thought, it look like leaves.. well back to topic, green tea shaved ice is the best thing i had at Class 302
oh a little side note, go there before 8-9pm because 99 ranch gives out a good deal on their food, such as sushi ;) i got two boxes for the amount of price of one. hell yeah gotta love that deal hahaha.
peace out guys! -
Review from Edward W.
Fremont, CA
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
This dessert place really looks like a classroom when you walk in. It has the wooden classroom desks and these flimsy chairs that kind of rock side to side, very true to the name.
I had the strawberry and mango shaved ice. $6.50 for a really large bowl that can be easily split 3 or 4 ways. Not enough condensed milk (but when is there ever enough?) since by the time you reach the middle, there is only shaved ice left.
The wait is sometimes quite long, but you get a little buzzer, so feel free to walk around in Ranch 99 while you wait. -
Review from courtney j.
Walnut, CA
1/30/2012 3 Check-ins Here
This place got the best shaved ice... Taiwanese style... not the boring Hawaiian!!
The food is good.... I begin to learn the difference among the Chinese foods... this is Taiwanese Chinese.... pork chop rice... anyone??
However, the place is so tiny... and the wait is long...
Who cares!! It's always busy!!
The owner is happy laughing all the way to the bank everyday!! -
Review from Mark M.
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Um...overrated.
Yeah,, the snow/shaved ice is good, but that is only because there are so few places in LA that serves this decently - it's been all over Asia for years. The food here is also nothing special in comparison to LA, and the fact that they serve them in Taiwanese old-school lunch boxes does not make them special.
Sorry, the long hour wait we suffered here only made this ordeal all the more underwhelming. -
Review from Jen T.
1/28/2012
My first impression as I walked into the store was how small the place was . The chairs and tables are very low to the ground. My bf is over 6 feet tall and he looked like he was having a hard time trying to sit in the desk chair.Through it is a dinky looking place ,good snow. How did they get their shaved ice to have a snow like consistency ? Liquid Nitrogen??? It perplexes me.
The top layer of my mango/ strawberry snow was really tasty . The condense milk just permeates though the ice nicely, however that went away quickly and the "snow" was kinda plain .
The whole thing reminds me of yogurt , some icy ass yogurt .
Cons:
Mango wasn't fresh , tasted like canned mango-mushy
Price $7.10 with tax -
Review from Lily P.
4 stars for the food here! Salmon is really good, the dumplings are handmade and compact in the yummy soup, the braised pork is also very good. I liked the rice and veggies that are served with the combo. What really stands out is the shaved snow!! we got the strawberry mango one and I also got the red bean boba drink. The shaved snow was amazing and even though we were insanely full and I'm not the biggest fan of shaved ice anywhere else..the snow light texture of the shaved snow here was worth finishing and spending your afternoon in a food coma for.
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Review from Jane C.
Cerritos, CA
1/31/2012
Came here years ago for the shaved iced, and wasn't impressed. Tried several versions since it was a big group, yea.. Not a fan. Maybe cuz I am Korean?
Anyways, I came back a couple years later.. Still not impressed
Gave it a 3rd try.. Now the ice is noticeably not as soft as other shops. Wait is a pain. The crowd loud and rowdy.
That's fine, I admit, not a fan -
Review from Terence L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/31/2012 1 photo
Full Review: http://wp.me/p1JF6D-8B
A popular shaved snow in the hearts of Rowland Heights. Located about 40 miles away from school, not exactly the closest place to drive to for just desserts. Anyway its a popular spot among people that live in San Gabriel and of course us, L and L. I believe its a perfect dessert for summer? but we were here in winter. Go figure. Shaved snow is kind of different from the regular shaved ice. I heard alot about chemicals added to it so that the ice could attain the desired texture? Not too sure about it. But from what I read, its basically shaving a block of flavored frozen milk rather than ice into strips or sheets thats have like a rather fluffy and porous structure?
Service is alright, average, like any asian restaurant. The tables are kinda sticky from I guess all the deserts that they serve? They have a grade "B" rating pasted on the door tho. Maybe its time for spring cleaning? The menu is written on the chalk board on the wall resembles that of a classroom and the table and seats are also supposed as well. The place is usually so packed that you could normally grab the beeper and head to Ranch 99 or something and come back when the beeper goes off. The place is kinda small and tables are normally readily available on the outside but if you wanted a table inside... you know how it goes.
As there was a minimum charge of 3 bucks per pax, we had like fluff ice and also a soup. Weird combination I know.. and finally its also cash only. On a side note, if you live near Westwood, there's another similar eatery that serves only shaved snow, Blockheads Shavery, on Sawtelle Blvd that might satisfy the shaved snow craving without the 40 miles drive. -
Review from EDNA T.
North Hollywood, CA
1/28/2012
5 stars for the incredibly DELICIOUS green tea shaved ice cream w/ red beans, condensed milk, and rice cakes. (1 order, good for 3-4 ppl)
everything else was medicore:
- beef soup: fresh noodles
- fried chicken w/ basil: a bit bland
- stinky tofu: "it tastes like eating someone's bad breath" hahahaha! agreed! -
Review from Wahed K.
1/21/2012
I would give this place 5 stars IF I hadn't tasted the food. I ordered the pork chop rice...in my opinion, pretty basic. Yes, I get the whole "classroom in Taiwan" theme but your metal "lunch boxes" are making my pork chops soggy!!! No one but no one likes soggy chops! The shaved snow, on the other hand, is perfection. No matter if you get the milky, mango or green tea flavored snow....they're all freaking delicious! You can't go wrong no matter which flavor/fruit topping you order.
**Useful Tip: Get a table inside. It's worth the wait....not because the tables inside are any less sticky/dirty than the tables outside but because your shaved snow won't melt as fast.
FYI: Cash onlyListed in: BOSGV: Asian Edition
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Review from Hannah K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
God I love this place. I wish I could say I hate it so fewer people would come by but I'd say with over 1000 reviews 1 crappy review won't keep em away. So here we go.
First, all those wannabe places suck and can't compare. Yeah - I'm talking to you Fluff Ice (Seriously did anyone else think what a great "film" name that is? And I am most definitely not a perverted teenaged boy.)
I've had all their snow options and my favorite is still the strawberry mango snow. The green tea is ok and seems "healthier" but if that's what you're looking for, why are you here? Go eat a celery stick while riding your Schwinn. With the other options present, I would just go all the way. The only minor drawback with strawberry mango is there are no mochi. But don't fear, that's easily rectified by adding it on! Smiles all around. I don't know how much it costs because I'm typically more focused on making sure I get enough of my share. The place is dirty and when I'm seated inside, I try to touch as little of the tables I possibly can. Be forewarned that on hot days expect to wait a ridiculously long time as this place is tiny and they may possibly run out of snow. We found that out on a very sad, humid august evening. Don't make me relive it.
Btw, the fried mushrooms are awesome! I love my fungus and these are fried to perfection. -
Review from Kelly K.
Los Angeles, CA
Interesting classroom concept. The food is ok but not outstanding. We had beef noodle soup (tasty), grilled stinky tofu (interesting), and railroad pork chop rice (meh).
Perhaps the best part of our meal was the shaved ice. Huge portions are enough for 4 to share!
Overall this place is just so-so. -
Review from Edwin K.
Brea, CA
1/30/2012
"Awesome Shaved Ice, but horrible service."
I think their shaved ice is great, too bad they have a horrible service.
The last 2 times we were there, one particular waiter was pretty much kicked us out., before we even sit down. In both times, it was the same waiter. Not sure if HE is the owner, but he should get fired if he is not.
The first time it happened, we were putting our name into the waiting list and they gave us the beeper. My wife asked HIM, how long the wait going to be. And he rudely replied:" We are very busy and we are very full."
I know they were busy, but is it hard to tell us something like " i don't know, probably 30 mins to an hour?" or something along that line?
The second time happened 2 weekends ago. While waiting, my wife asked HIM if it is OK for sit on the chair next to the cashier. During that time, they did not have any table open, but there was an empty chair by the cashier.
And HE replied:" No, you cant wait here, can you wait outside?"
My wife told him:" It is cold outside."
He replied:" Can you wait at the 99 ranch market?"
I was speechless and then we just decided to put the beeper on the cashier and walked away.
Don't they know customer service is important too? Even though they have a fantastic product, if they treat customers like sh*t, they will lose customers eventually?
Or I don't know, maybe this is normal for chinese/taiwanese waiter/waitress to treat customers like that? On side note, we are also east Asian descent. -
Review from Brandy C.
Updated - 1/24/2012 2 photos
I don't' like CASH ONLY restaurant!
This place is famous of fluffy ice, so I always order that with my friends. This time, I order a bowl of soup and the fluffy ice. My friend kept warning me that the soup was small and couldn't feed me well, but I still ordered it. I was fine with the size. I think different soup has different size. Fishball soup is very small (FYI).
However, this place is still dirty! Everything is sticky! Grade "B" still bothers me a lot.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/8/2011
never bookmarked this place before, but always heard someone is going there for Taiwanese food!
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Review from Anna C.
San Francisco, CA
1/26/2012 2 photos
Hands down, the best snow ice I've had outside of Taiwan!
I first had the opportunity to try this deliciously icy treat while visiting a night market in Taipei a couple of years ago. Ever since then, I've been on a mission to find something similar in the SF bay area.
Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck. Most places that claim to serve "Taiwanese snow ice" will give you a sad looking plate with a few sheets of TASTELESS ice, some dinky pieces of CANNED fruit, and a skimpy drizzle of watered down condensed milk.
This is like taking someone to Panda Express and telling them that it's authentic Chinese food.
Real snow ice should be melt-in-your mouth powdery soft, with tons of fresh fruit/toppings, and be completely doused in condensed milk. Class 302 does it exactly right! Not only does it taste delicious, but the presentation is gorgeous too. For about $6-8 bucks an order, you get a generous portion that can easily feed 3-4 people.
The restaurant is really small, so I can see how the wait time for a table can get pretty long. We came around 10pm on a Friday night and the line was out the door. But since we were okay with sitting outside, we were seated pretty quickly.
I'm sure we made for a funny sight. 8 people wrapped up like Eskimos, eating ice outdoors in near freezing January weather.
Yup. It's that good.
I'll definitely come back again. -
Review from Vivian L.
1/21/2012
yummy yummy in my tummy =)
I love this cute little Taiwanese joint! Whenever I'm back home in Hacienda Heights I make it a point to make a trip here. The food is so satisfying and authentically Taiwanese that it just makes me feel like I'm back in Taiwan again. Thus, it's understandable that the clientele here is about 99.9% Asian, with most probably from Taiwan originally =P.
My favorite entree here is the pai gu fan, (pork ribs over rice), which comes in a cute metal tin with two layers. I also like to order the stinky tofu.
If you're not too full after your meal, the shaved snow desserts are also a must-try here. My faves are the mango/strawberry snow, and the green tea snow...sooo good!
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Review from Ruhie M.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
1/17/2012
Jo hates everything. like forreal. everything.
so, when he came up to me and told me I HAD to go to Class 302, I obviously took into account the seriousness of what had just occurred. Robot jo, who's one true enemy in life is asain parking lots, was willing to drive back into one to eat shaved ice.
the clouds spread open, light shined through, angels began to sing. Jo LIKED something.
The following week, i drove over to meet him at 302. While making my way through the parking lot adjoining ranch 99, i too began to manifest a hate for rowland heights and their shitty drivers. After almost being backed up into (twice), finding a shitty parking space, and parking equally shittily due to adjoining shitty drivers, i made my way into a very cute classroom themed room.
gotta love restaurants with some novelty. u get to sit in a desk, throw ur purse in a cubby hole, and FINALLY, after all these years, you are allowed to eat in a classroom :)
we got the strawberry mango shaved ice with extra condensed milk (perfect for 2 ppl). BOMB. the unique texture of the ice is the selling point at this place. its not like snow cones at the carnival, nor is it like ur normal everyday ice cream. its some in between perfection that makes jo squeal like a little school girl.
hes a fan. im a fan.
-1 star b/c the ratio of toppings to ice was off, and also cuz its cash only. -
Review from Binh T.
San Gabriel, CA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
First thing first, this place is really way too hyped up. With that being said, came here a few times, and all times the wait was ridiculous, about a minimal of an hour on weekends.
People come here mostly for the shaved snow which is $6.50 with 5 toppings. My suggestions? Order it to go and go inside the supermarket, find a seat, and eat it. Aside from their shaved snow, I've had the Taiwanese sausage with chicken roll which was okay. Can't really go wrong making Taiwanese sausage and rice. The food comes in a metal lunch box and portion aren't that big. The other popular one is the Railroad lunch which is pork chop and rice. It was only okay as well. I've also tried the Fried stink tofu which is probably the other thing you should order aside from the shaved snow. Now, their fried stinky tofu has a better taste than other Taiwanese restaurants, in my opinion.
I wouldn't drive far out to come here, only if I'm nearby. Not really worth me waiting more than an hour too. There are better alternatives to Class 302. They are CASH ONLY, so make sure you stop by the ATM before heading here. -
Review from Victor L.
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Is it shaved ice? Is it ice cream? No, it's something right in the middle. It's snow!!! I never had something like this until now and it's pretty cool.
The portions are so big that you can share one shaved snow with 4 people and it's pretty cheap. We got ours with strawberries and chocolate syrup. There is also condensed milk and I am not the biggest fan of it, especially not on shaved ice, but on shaved snow it's pretty good. It works well on the soft texture of the snow and it makes it taste like vanilla ice cream. Really good and super cheap. I would take this over shaved ice any day of the week.
I also ordered a green tea shake and it was okay. Wished it was a little more sweet because it tasted like just plain tea and ice. My friend also ordered some stinky tofu to get his protein fix. Word of advice: never order anything with the word stinky in it. It smelled bad and tasted really funky. If you come here I would just stick with the shaved snow. -
Review from Aaron Y.
Tustin, CA
1/12/2012 2 Check-ins Here
What more is there to say about Class 302 that hasn't been said? Well, if you need more confirmation, GET THE SHAVED SNOW!!!! Share with 1-3 other people and you'll be happy you waited for it. So you have to order enough to amount $3 per person, which I didn't know, so we had to order an entree to take home with us to cover our table of 4, since the shaved snow is around $6-7.
The food here, of the two times I've tried it, has been quite good. I can't compare it to Taiwan, since I've never been (YET!) but the food does taste good and comes in these lunch boxes! Really cool! You get to eat your lunch at an old school desk (some actually have legit school books inside), on a very wobbly chair. You may feel like you're stuck at the desk since they seem to have come from an elementary school! I just wish they'd expand to allow for more patrons at one time! When it gets hot again I don't want to have to get dehydrated just waiting to get rehydrated!!! -
Review from Ron F.
Sacramento, CA
1/27/2012
We've been going here for the last few years at night and waited 30-45 minutes to get our takeout orders filled. A few weeks ago, we got there at 11am for lunch and was seated immediately. The food is typical Taiwanese fare such as noodle and rice plates. The fried pork chop or spicy fried chicken over rice and beef noodle soup are very good.
What puts this place on the map are their DESSERTS. I enjoy shaved ice (Es Kachang) when I'm in Singapore and Indonesia. Comparing Class 302's shaved snow to Asian shaved ice is like filet mignon vs. beef brisket. If there's a better tasting dessert in Asia or Europe, I haven't discovered it yet. The mango shaved snow here is so irresistible. The medley of mochi, condensed milk, mango fruit, and magical snow ice texture is world class!
I live in Sacratomato and lived in the Bay Area for 30 years. If you've tasted the shaved snow at Class 302 and know of a place that serves something similar within a 100 mile radius of San Francisco, please let us know. -
Review from Robert S.
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I tried their food and cried.
After numerous attempts on trying to eat here, I finally got a table with a 10 minute wait with my wife and friend. The yelp reviews of this place is spot on; it's fantastic. I ordered probably half the menu, because I knew it would probably be a while until I come back. We tried oyster omelets, pork/fried chicken combo, basil chicken, mushroom/pork rice, chicken chilled noodles, BBQ Stinky Tofu, and Taiwanese sausage. Yes, it was way more food than we should have ordered, but it was very authentic and delicious. Instead of asking for the check, we went ahead and ordered 2 shaved ice, based on recommendations from other Yelp friends.
Holy crap!
It was like making love for the first time.
The shaved ice was beautiful. In one bowl, we had the thin ribbon shavings of condense milk infused ice, with various fobby toppings like peanuts, moochi, grass jelly, red bean, drizzled with more condense milk. In the contrasting bowl, we went with the mango shaved ice with fresh mangos and moochi. Both of them were the best shaved ice I've had. The consistency was silky and smooth with a creamy, but not too sweet, finish. It kind of sends a tingling sensation from your mouth to your toes. The best part of this trip was finding out they're opening a Class 302, literally 5 minutes from my house by the end of this month!
My only complaints is the service and price. It's a little pricey for a cash only, Taiwanese cuisine, but still worth it. The service was pretty bad. They really need to get 1-2 more wait staff. There were 3 people total.
1 chick that made the drinks/shaved ice
1 guy that bussed and took orders
1 guy that took orders, seated people, and bussed
I don't know how they do it, but they were definitely irritated and grumpy. It really reflected on the efficiency and wait times. I'm sure with the line out the door, they could definitely use the extra help.
A little about my credentials:
I first got into cooking & food when I was in college. After being rejected by numerous girls and getting zero action, I decided it was time for a change. I needed a new makeover to boost my geeky image. I applied for a cooking position at a Mediterranean-Italian Restaurant near my home and learned to cook all sorts of pastas and dishes. I never became a professional chef, but 8 years later and 55 lbs heavier, I continue to enjoy & love food. -
Review from Jackie K.
1/6/2012
This is my second time at Class 302 and it never disappoints. We got the green tea shaved ice and the milk tea between 3 girls. We had to buy the milk tea because there is minimum order of $3/person.
The green tea shaved ice is soooo good. It's not your typical shaved ice served at most korean places, but sheets of shaved ice. Love it. It comes with red bean and huge mochi nuggets (mochi on steroids). The milk tea was actually very good too.
The interior design concept of this place is super cute. It's arranged like a classroom with old wooden chairs with small desks. There is a huge chalkboard that takes up the entire wall space on one side. The place is actually pretty small and it is very popular so sometimes if you get there at the wrong time, you will have to wait. There is outside seating, but sitting inside is better.
It is not just a dessert place, they have food as well! -
Review from Bobbie W.
1/12/2012 2 photos
Love, love LOVE their shaved snow here. I've tried their strawberry mango, mango w/ mango shaved snow and red bean w/ green tea shaved snow and they're all delicious. Their drinks are pretty tasty and I've had a few of their small dishes which I remember being yummy as well.
This place is always packed, even when it's cold so be prepared to wait. -
Review from Malisa C.
Upland, CA
1/17/2012
You get here, and the wait is always a pain. It's in a 99 Ranch Strip Mall, so be prepared for us crazy asian drivers (yes, I can say this because I am asian) and small parking spaces (if you can get one, at all).
BAD SERVICE!!! The hosts & wait staff I've encountered are all horribly rude. And be prepared for a $3 minimum per person- not that you'll have trouble ordering that much, but it seems SO lame- we'll see if they are still charging this when the fad dies down...
Once you get inside, you find youself seated in rickety old school desks (hence 'class 302'-haha... you are SO punny) that you feel could actually collapse on you @ any minute... There is a layer of dirt/grime/grease in this place that is tangible, and whatever you do, do NOT use the restroom here!
But all that bad stuff melts away when your heaping bowl of shave snow arrives!!! It's delicate ribbons and shavings of lightly flavored ice, covered with various toppings. Our favorite is Chocolate Strawberry which is thin drizzles of melted chocolate, fresh strawberries, and condensed milk... definately one a newbie should try.
If you order anything with mochi, just know that it's thick hunks of korean type mochi they use for main dishes, and not those cute little sweet morsels you get as a topping @ Yogurtland... Ours were actually warm & gooey, but they have a funky taste to them- i assume there are a lot of people who like it wasn't my thing...
The green tea is another one you'll see a lot of, along with the mango... You really can't go wrong with any of them unless you think their mochi sucks like I do.
But if you are a shave ice/raspado fan, you HAVE to give this place a try!
** DON'T ORDER TO-GO!!! As much as you'll be tempted to when you see that line, it's a HUGE rip-off!!!** -
Review from Sunny W.
1/4/2012 3 Check-ins Here
**Cash only**
I haven't had a chance to try the food but it is on my to do list the next time I am back in the area. I've visited Class 302 a few times now and boy are they busy. I'd say roughly half the people there are eating food and the other half are eating shaved ice.
I haven't figured out how they make their shaved ice but there must be some cream in it....its not the traditional ice block shaved ice we're all use to --though they do serve those too.
Theirs is shaved in sheets that is slightly creamy and melts nicely in your mouth. They offer green tea (no sugar added) and a white sweet cream base with a variety of toppings. Make sure to take a look at the back of the menu to see what other topping are offered ---peanuts, taro, grass jelly, and a few others are not featured on the front of their menu. The only fruit toppings available so far are strawberries and mangoes.
I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally like their shaved ice and its definitely a place I will be visiting every time I'm in SoCal.
What I dont like: (1) the indoor hard wood school desk and chairs --I didn't enjoy the school furniture while I was in school and its just torture to make me sit in it again after I've escaped and (2) the small small dining area that have the tables and chairs crammed so close to each other --sit outside with the plastic chairs if weather permits. -
Review from Ivy H.
Arcadia, CA
2/9/2012
i hate hate hate waiting
mochi green tea shaved ice....mochi was hard
just a lot a lot of condensed milk.......nothing special
dirty dirty dirty, bathroom smells -
Review from Y d.
Corona, CA
2/3/2012
Snow ........
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Review from Sandra L.
Fullerton, CA
1/22/2012
I haven't tried anything else but the shaved snow.
We got the green tea + red bean + mochi.
I've always loved pat bing soo, but this much better. No brainfreezes and the texture is so heavenly! It's not too sweet either. The price is very good for the generous portions they give (especially if you're going to share it with your friends or family).
I always crave it. One thing to note is that class 302 closes at 11:30 PM NOT 12:00 AM. -
Review from Jane P.
1/2/2012
I told my bestie I really wanted some shaved ice and she took me here immediately. Hello shaved SNOW.
Hands down best thing I ever ate (in the shaved ice dept). It's truly unique (consistency, presentation, etc.). And the mochi is sooo huge. I love its simplicity and quality. Not topped with a gazillion things or artificial flavors. Just goodnesssss. -
Review from Albert W.
Berkeley, CA
1/18/2012 1 photo
The cons come first: I am not a fan of the classroom desks and tables. They creak and make me feel like I'm sitting on something that will collapse soon. Also, service here is extremely slow, no matter what time of day. Prepare to spend at least an hour here just for shaved snow. I was about to yell at the waiter.
Other than that, the shaved snow is amazing. My girlfriend and I came here a couple weeks ago since she kept raving about the shaved snow and how it was the closest to Taiwan's. It is true! Eating the shaved snow here reminded me of Taipei's night shops and the times when I would be eating shaved snow in the midst of summer heat with my family in Taiwan. Even if you've never had shaved snow before, you will not be disappointed. The portion is big enough for two.
Shaved snow is about $6-7, and it's cash only! -
Review from Jackie N.
1/9/2012
Came here with a low expectation for service and high expectation for the shaved snow.
So I basically figured that whatever is crispy or deep fried it comes in the same batter which is good at times and sometimes the taste could be too salty.
Had the Taiwanese sausage and crispy chicken filet. Pretty good snack.
Drink: Honey Milk Tea. I got it hot which they charged $0.50 for and they weren't kidding when they say hot. That thing was scorching. Too bad it doesn't taste good.
I obviously came here for the shaved snow, Mango Mochi w/ strawberries. The texture was excellent, like soft pencil shavings. The mangoes tasted a lil off to me and the mochis are huge which is a plus.
This place is pretty crap and dirty which would explain their B health grade.
This place ain't bad. They just opened one near UCI which is closer to my house so I'll probably go check that one out. -
Review from Tom P.
1/4/2012
I love shaved snow and everything, but I think Class 302 is a bit overrated. Never mind the long wait -- sometimes we have to wait for the good stuff. But I can't agree with the masses here; Class 302's shaved snow tasted average and at times, it just felt plain.
Also, they charge extra for condensed milk? Aw come onn for reals? If anything, give us more condensed milk to start with so we don't have to ask for extra. -
Review from Victoria W.
Los Angeles, CA
Been here 3 times now and I've loved each different shaved ice I've gotten. We got their GREEN TEA shaved ice with RED BEAN, TARO and MOCHI, their MANGO AND STRAWBERRY and we made our own with READ BEAN, BOILED PEANUTS, TARO and MOCHI. SOOOO GOOD. I haven't stopped thinking about it.
Service is okay. There seems to be only 2 people working the front and even though this place is a pretty small hole in the wall, they never stop running around. This place definitely gets lines so be prepared to wait. It's worth it! -
Review from Brian K.
12/27/2011
WOW, the shaved ice at Class 302 is amazing.
There were about 15 people waiting outside in ~45-degree weather (cold for LA) and all the patio tables were full. The restaurant is tiny and service is spotty but the shaved ice is worth it.
The strawberry and mango shaved ice was more than enough for the two of us. The shaved ice is so silky and we just couldn't get over the beautiful texture. The toppings aren't too sweet and blend perfectly with the shaved ice. The strawberries and mangos were sweet and ripe with no sour pieces to be found.
Rated "B" by the LA County Department of Public Health but rated "A" on taste! -
Review from Kanaki K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/5/2012
Went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Waited 30m for a table inside. Small place but the food definitely looks good!
I had:
Shredded pork rice in a metal can- very delicious and savory!
Crispy radish cakes
Fried mushrooms- same spice as crispy radish cake
Oyster pancake- not a fan of the sauce, probably wouldn't order it again. (Its a reddish sweet sauce)
Ice green tea- ok
Mango shaved ice with strawberry, mochi and fresh mangos- Delicious!! Tastes like ice cream but better! Had sealed the deal for my return! Can't wait to go backand try green tea with red bean! -
Review from Leslie C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2012
Bomb shaved snow + bombtastic authentic Taiwanese yummies (Taiwanese sausage & garlic?! Hollaaaa).
The wait is seriously unbelievable and that's usually what keeps me (far, far, far) away. But on a good day, I will definitely stop by for their shaved snow (chocolate + strawberries! I swear by it.).
Personally don't think it is worth the 1+ hour wait--the place has approximately 8ish tables--so if you're in luck and the wait is under 15, GO FOR IT.
Love the vibe of the place & the service is usually very prompt (probably because the entire restaurant is the size of a cubicle). -
Review from Angela T.
12/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've always wanted to go here. I used to work around here, but we somehow never managed to go here. Oh well, fast forward to Halloween weekend. My friend was in town and we hopped on over to Class 302. We came around 11:15 P.M. and to our dismay, they stopped seating people. We had to take it to go and eat it the car. It would've been a better experience to sit in their cute "classroom" atmosphere, but then again, maybe next time.
There were a lot of people sitting outside with their styrofoam cups of shaved ice. Seating inside was sparse. They have desks with small chairs, wooden tables...It's cash only and basically they are known for their shaved ice. Shaved ice here is not like typical shaved ice. It's like sheets of snow, so very soft, and very thin. Melts in your mouth perfection. Way better than Guppy's Tea House and any other establishments I've been to. They have various toppings to choose from. We chose the standard strawberry and banana. The fruits here are fresh and make you go ahh. Definitely get it with condensed milk. Anything that condensed milk touches is magical.
The hype does live on. A small is definitely big enough for two. I'm not sure how big a large is, but I'm sure it could probably feed four. I wish I came here sooner, but at least I got to experience this place with one of my favorite yelpers. -
Review from Nina H.
Cypress, CA
1/13/2012
3.5 = rounded up to four.
Rating probably would've been a lot higher if it weren't for the service.
Considering I came here in the winter time, the place was packed, so I can only imagine the nightmare that unfolds in the summer. Because of how busy it was, I tried to be a little more sensitive to the waitstaff. Our waitress was not neither unfriendly, or friendly, but was not very helpful, either. She was quick to answer each of our questions with a "YOU CAN ADD IT FOR X DOLLARS". Well sheesh, if the menu was a little more thorough, I wouldn't have to ask so many questions!
Shaved ice was DELICIOUS. Forget that grainy, melts-in-two-seconds shaved ice you're used to. Their shaved "snow" was soft, flavorful (I think they add some kind of milk to the ice), and had a great texture. It's just indescribable, so you'll have to try it for yourself. I recommend the red bean, condensed milk, and fresh fruit for your toppings.
The classroom motif for the interior was cute and fun, but the mood was still kind of off. I'll probably come again, though.
