Anh-Thu, Stephanie, and I were in Berkeley several weeks ago, and we stopped by some place that I think was called Michelle's (it's right by that parking structure with the anarchist bookstore, Revolution Books, in the basement). It had a Kiwiberri/Pinkberry spinoff called "Mangoberry." (Yea, what's with all these "fruitberry" names, right? I don't get it either.) After finding this place, we all got extremely excited because we hadn't had Korean frozen yogurt in such a long time. We all purchased pretty big sizes, and when we started eating it, the only word that I can use to describe the experience is "interesting." It was very sour and tangy and tart; not at all like Kiwiberri. I guess, in this case, for me, "interesting" is a euphemism for "not good." Sorry to admit it.
Anyway. Yesterday, the three of us were in Berkeley again for a movie and food excursion. After a satisfying lunch at Naan 'N Curry which left our clothes smelling wonderfully spicy and savory, we popped into Ryno's on Telegraph, which we'd passed by a couple weeks before.
JACKPOT.
This is basically Kiwiberri, almost exactly. For anyone who's tried any of the versions down south, like Kiwi, or Pinkberry, you know what I'm talking about. For the uninitiated, Korean frozen yogurt is VERY different from "normal" frozen yogurt, which usually tastes like soft-serve ice cream. Korean frozen yogurt is basically FROZEN yogurt. It is a combination of sweet and tangy, the distinct flavor of regular yogurt. Usually, these places also have a variety of toppings which you can pile on top of your yogurt, including fruits (lots of berries!), chopped nuts, cereals, and even mochi! It's really light and satisfying, and that tiny bit of tang definitely adds a little somethin' somethin' to it.
So, the next time you're in Berkeley, track down this place on Telegraph and get some! My favorite (and highly recommended) combination is regular flavor yogurt with strawberries, blueberries, and mochi! Sliced almonds are delightful too, if you like that bit of crunch munch!
Some documentation, to prove this place actually exists:
You can't really miss the place. It's smack in the middle of Telegraph Ave.
It's very minimalist, the decorations. Lots of white.
The toppings! Here you go! Sorry you can't really see. They're all covered with lids! But there's stuff like mangoes, strawberries, blueberries (all fresh!), mochi, almonds, walnuts, granola, lots of different kinds of cereals, and stuff I can't remember! Healthy, eh?
Stephanie's snack. Strawberries, mangoes, and blueberries! On original flavor.
My snack! Mochi and strawberry! I didn't get blueberry this time, but it was still so good!
Another shot!
Ok, this is the last one, I promise.
And this is a blast from the past. My long lost love. Kiwiberri with animals, back in the day!
Ryno's
2380 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Peace, love, and frozen yogurt treats!
2 comments:
aiyah! i miss this frozen yogurt soooo much! the one kinda-similar place we found in HK just doesn't compare. and is like really expensive.
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