Guppy Teahouse - Cerritos

Guppy is probably best known for its shaved ice dessert. The large size is essentially a mountain of shaved ice. My friends and I tried the fruit version, which was generously topped with various fruit juices. The sight of that towering heap of shaved ice was impressive, and it tasted fantastic, enhanced by the ripe fruit and the addition of milk in the ice itself, making it even more delicious. Guppy is a great spot to grab dessert or hang out with friends in the evening. However, be prepared for possible wait times, as the service can get busy during peak hours.

Once seated, I was excited to explore the extensive menu. While it offers traditional Chinese cuisine, I was particularly impressed by the dessert and boba selections. They have an impressive variety of flavors, and all the tea is genuinely authentic—no powdered milk tea like you find at many other boba places. Unfortunately, I was let down when they ran out of almond milk tea, so I opted for the plum milk tea instead. Let's just say, I really wished I had gotten the almond option. Guppy is likely best known for its shaved ice. If you order the large size, you’ll be presented with a veritable mountain of shaved ice. My friends and I chose the fruity version, which was abundant with a delightful assortment of fresh fruit. The sight of that towering mound of shaved ice was impressive, and thankfully, it tasted great too, with the fruit being ripe and the ice infused with milk for extra flavor. Overall, Guppy is a fantastic place to grab dessert or hang out with friends at night. Just be prepared for a potential wait, as the place can get busy, and the service might be a bit inconsistent at times.