Bumsan Organic Milk Bar

Ice cream shop · Koreatown

Bumsan Organic Milk Bar

Ice cream shop · Koreatown

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534 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Organic soft serve ice cream with unique flavors and toppings  

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534 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Get directions

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The 15 Best Soft Serve Spots In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Located right on Western Ave. in Ktown, Bumsan makes their ice cream using products from their organic farm in Korea, and the result is a light, airy soft serve that’s unlike any other version in town. They have a tight menu that includes matcha, chocolate, and pineapple-mango, but their nutty taro milk tea flavor remains our favorite. If you feel like getting a bit wild, go for the taro/chocolate twist, you won’t regret it." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park

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The Best Soft Serve Ice Cream in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Koreatown might be Los Angeles’s leader in soft serve with plenty of colorful shops throughout the neighborhood. Bumsan Organic Milk Bar is the first stateside branch of the chain with locations in Korea and China. Expect swirls that come by way of an organic Korean dairy farm decorated with pretty sprinkled rims. The shop is more conducive to takeaway than hanging out, although there are a couple tables propped on its front patio for those who can’t wait to dig in." - Mona Holmes

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The 17 Essential Ice Cream Shops in Los Angeles

"If Bumsan’s organic soft serve isn’t enough of a draw, then its cereal-encrusted cones might be. Select from flavors like pink guava, pineapple mango, and taro milk tea before customizing cones with Fruity Pebbles, puffed rice, and the like." - Eater Staff, Mona Holmes

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Save Room for These 18 Sensational Desserts in Los Angeles

"Following a feast of pressed sushi, caramelized pork necks, and grilled sweet potatoes, a cool swirl of soft serve is just the thing to finish out the night. Budonoki’s only dessert is made from organic Straus milk and comes in fun flavors like coffee, coconut, or black sesame depending on the night." - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff

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Bumsan Organic Milk Bar Review - Koreatown - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Located right on Western Ave. in Ktown, Bumsan makes their ice cream using products from their organic farm in Korea, and the result is a light, airy soft serve that’s unlike any other version in town. They have a tight menu that includes matcha, chocolate, guava, mango coconut, and their “true milk” flavor, but it’s the taro milk tea flavor that remains our favorite. If you feel like getting a bit wild, go for the taro/chocolate twist, you won’t regret it." - Brant Cox

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Jai Kalra

Google
Since I discovered this place, I go here twice a week. World’s BEST milk ice cream. Highly pure and organic. You used to get this stuff decades ago due to purity of milk. And that’s it - the milk comes from Korea and is not American fake milk. I love this place. Please keep going!

Kevin Chen

Google
Ordered the Croffle SoleMate with Taro Milk Tea and Pink Guava ice cream, with chocolate crumbs. The Croffle is a cross between croissant and waffle, served hot on top of your ice cream which I opted for in a cup. The croffle is served hot, which is the best way to enjoy the warmth of the pastry and the coolness of the ice cream. The taro milk tea and pink guava flavors are blended together creating a very pleasant and not too sweet, ice cream. I could taste a bit of both flavors combined, the milkiness of the taro milk tea and the sweetness of the pink guava. You can choose one included topping and I opted for the chocolate crumbs. I would recommend the croffle if you haven’t had it before and are curious. Otherwise, I recommend sticking to just the cup and cone options. It can get a little messy because the chocolate topping crumbs would scatter on a table anytime. Location is busy throughout the day and night, lots of foot traffic coming about. The employee there was very nice and patient while I got my order down and through paying. Atmosphere is quiet on slow periods but loud during a rush. Hardly any parking so consider street parking and walking over OR just walking over from a nearby area.

Manuel Rosas (El Profe)

Google
True milk is really good. I got the True matcha swirl with an oreo cone. Really enjoyed my Time with my kids. Looking forward to continue to explore my new home town, Koreatown, Los Angeles. Try it, enjoy it, take your best company and you won't regret it. Enjoy.

AJ

Google
Bumsan is a dreamy treat spot! I got the strawberries & cream in a crispy waffle cone. Perfection! My fiancé had the True Milk with sprinkles, and it was just as delicious. Despite the crowd, service was fast and friendly. We grabbed a croiffle to go. Light, sweet, and super tasty. 10/10 recommend for a fun dessert fix!

Tito Mejia

Google
Long lines but they move along fast, got Korean coffee with chocolate in a chocolate sprinkled cone and it hit the spot. Surprisingly not too sweet either which was perfect. Parking is very difficult so again uber or get dropped off here. Next time ima try the waffle cone for sure.

Alejandro Foucault Monterrey

Google
I went to check out this place on a Saturday evening. Unfortunately one of the machines was down, so one of the few flavors they had left was the True Milk one. And LET. ME. TELL. YOU. I consider myself an ice cream enthusiast and have tried my fair share of ice cream shops, from Cold Stone in Miami Lakes, FL all the way to Salt & Straw in Anaheim, CA. If there is ice cream, I have probably been there, and tried every flavor you could imagine. AND YET. This place blew me away just with one thing: The ice cream is as close as perfect as it gets. It is not too cold, not rock hard and difficult to eat, it is just plain and simply a delicious frozen treat. The amount of sweetness is perfect. The taste and texture is perfect. The softness is perfect. The shop is small and the clerk was super friendly and nice. It is also a clean establishment and there is a nice set of a few chairs and tables outside. AND YET. What stayed with me was none of that. It was how incredibly good the plainly-named and plain-looking True Milk was. Also, the sugar cones come in different flavors. I had the Oreo one with some crushed Oreo crumbs as a free topping. AND YET. None of that truly matters. Go and experience True Milk for yourself. I had been ingesting FAKE MILK my WHOLE LIFE apparently. because True Milk is a truly remarkable experience in of itself.

Ceerin Bell

Google
The Asian guy working today was so rude. If you don’t want to work in customer service, just go home and sleep. Also, the matcha ice cream was way too sweet it didn’t have that nice tea aroma at all. The milky flavor was okay, but nothing special.

Benson Han

Google
I got the new strawberries and cream with taro milk tea ice cream with croffle and my friend got the true milk. The true milk is the standout original flavor. This might be my favorite ice cream in LA!
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Karl K.

Yelp
Bumsan is hands down one of my favorite ice cream spots in Koreatown. Their soft serve is ridiculously smooth and creamy, and the flavors are super unique without being over the top. The milk flavor is a classic, but the matcha and ube are next level. Toppings are fun but not overwhelming, and the cones are always fresh and crunchy. You can tell they really care about quality here. Also, the shop is super cute and clean perfect for a quick treat. If you're in K-Town, do yourself a favor and stop by. Totally worth it.
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Maricel P.

Yelp
Amazing! My boys brought me here after dinner to treat me for Mother's Day and I'm so glad I was able to visit this place. Don't be discouraged by the long line, I promise you that the line moves quickly. I got the taro mixed with strawberry and cream and got the fruity pebbles cone. Please make sure to get one of the cereal cone! I was unaware that the cereal wasn't just chocolate dipped with cereal, it's actually Rice Krispies and it was a nice surprise! Establishment is open til late, so if you're having a late craving then this is the place for you. They don't have a huge menu so you won't feel overwhelmed. Everything looks so good so I would love to visit again in the future. When we visited there were literally only 2 people knocking out all the orders. One guy at the register and one lady putting the ice cream together. You won't be bored in line because they blast the music so you can rock out while you wait. Parking is a little crazy unless the locals know something I don't know.
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Vanessa R.

Yelp
Love this place and I go out of my way for it if I'm in LA. Ice cream here is still super good - I love the Chocolate x Korean Coffee combo - but what happened to the specialty cones? The fruity pebbles one looks completely different to how it was before. Too much marshmallow or whatever they mix in with the fruity pebbles, it's totally round and not as good as it used to be. I really hope it was just a bad batch and they go back to making it how it used to be! I still love this place but the specialty cones is one of the reasons I really love it here! Will be back either way for sure, just hoping that's improved next time.
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Darlene A.

Yelp
Bumsan Organic Ice Cream is a staple ice cream shop in Koreatown, I've visited several times & it never disappoints. They let you sample the flavors before choosing, which is perfect if you're indecisive (or just curious!) Their most popular flavor is the True Milk, and that's what I went with super creamy & really smooth. I also sampled the taro, but was a bit too sweet for my taste. We also got the True Milk x Matcha swirl, I enjoy matcha so I thought it was a great combo. Another perk: you get 1 free topping! With choices like Oreo crumbs, rainbow sprinkles, Fruity Pebbles, and corn flakes. We picked Oreo crumbs & fruity pebbles and it added a nice crunch. The shop itself is pretty small and made for grab & go, with just a few outdoor seats along the side of the building. Parking will be tough since it's Koreatown, it gets super packed at night/ even during the day sometimes. There's occasionally parking right next to the building if you get lucky
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Wasima K.

Yelp
I have been coming to this place for many years and the ice cream is absolutely outstanding. It is a soft serve which is super airy and light. The flavors are delicious. There are usually about six flavors and you can get some of them in a swirl. There are also options of cones and waffle bowls plus waffle pieces and toppings. I try to keep dessert light and simple so most often just get it in a cup which is boring and not as photogenic but it all tastes the same. They're most popular flavor is the milk which is delicious. I have tried the taro, the Korean coffee and most recently the seasonal strawberries and cream which is one of the best strawberry flavors ever. I am lactose intolerant and the dairy is so high quality here that I have no effects from it and that is a testament to the place. The scoop includes a topping which is a choice of sprinkles, fruity pebbles or powdered Oreo cookies. I don't have the most beautiful photos of it but I can vouch for the incredible quality and flavor as well as the kind and efficient service. Parking can be challenging but if you can snag a spot, you will not be disappointed.
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Catherine N.

Yelp
This place has always been an iconic landmark in Ktown, but I didn't try it until now. The worker was so friendly and you can really tell he liked his job, he definitely brought great vibes. The texture of the soft serve was perfect, it tasted very different compared to other places but in a good way. The store is small and has a few seats outside! ig: @cravingswithcat
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ED A.

Yelp
Bumsan Organic Milk Bar is located in Ktown (along Western), which means good luck with street parking. We got lucky when we went. The ice cream is not bad--it's not too sweet. I ordered the Taro Milk Tea x strawberries and cream with croffles! Service was quick! The guy serving was in a "go-order; I serve" mode. The shop is small; there's a little seating area in the back. Overall, it was a good after-Kbbq treat.
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Thuy Dan T.

Yelp
Came here for a quick after dinner sweet treat! There's a small free adjacent parking lot. It's a small area but bright and the exterior pink paint makes you wanna check it out anyway. We first tried a sample of the Korean sweet corn and it was so good! Sweet, corn flavor but very smooth. We opted for the taro-sweet corn swirl. The taro definitely overpowered the corn ice cream so make sure you really like Taro! The taro was still very good too. There's one free topping with the choice of sprinkles, rainbow corn flakes, Oreo crumbs. The corn flakes were so crispy!!! Delish. Service was really friendly and fast. Would recommend!
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Noe C.

Yelp
Bumsan Organic Milk Bar is an ice cream shop located in Koreatown known for its bright pink colors and being a destination for K-Pop groups to visit. We tried the matcha and true milk flavors and I've had the taro flavor before. The flavors and very sweet and a little artificial but the milk balances it out. The cones are delicious and definitely take advantage of the two free toppings. It was $7 for the normal cone and $10 with a cereal cone. Overall | 4.2 The ambiance + service: 4.5/5 The dessert: 4/5 The price: $
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Edward W.

Yelp
Ordered a chocolate and coffee swirl in a cone with an Oreo rim. Really soft and creamy, excellent dessert. Fast service. Lots of interesting flavors to try.
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Bianka G.

Yelp
Got milk? This is the true taste of milk. Hands down. A curated selection of soft serve flavors you can get in a cup, cone, or croffle. We chose: True Milk x Matcha Swirl Organic Ice Cream True Milk x Korean Coffee Swirl Organic Ice Cream They have a creative selection of cones you can choose from with different cereal rims or candy rims. Plus you get a free topping - Oreos, fruity pebbles, or sprinkles So so good. The purest of flavors! Come one come all. They have some seating outside too. What's not to love about organic ice cream!
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Jacklyn D.

Yelp
If you're looking for something Super duper sweet and creamy, this is the place to be! It's delicious soft serve, but a bit too sweet for my liking. I tried the sweet corn flavor and it reminded me of a Filipino dessert called Mais con yielo. You can definitely taste the corn flavor. I also got it in a cone rather than a cup and the cone was sugar rimmed. Instant regret!! Theyre located in a lot with parking and other surrounded businesses. The line was pretty long, but the 2 people working move super fast. I think I would come back and try other flavors!
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Arlene K.

Yelp
Sweet corn - the way to go!! True milk - bit bland for my taste Matcha - yummy, as expected Toasted corn flakes (topping) - must get, loved the contrasting crunchiness The shop is so tiny; there's no seating inside but outside there were 3 tables and a bench (twas a bit chilly). I came on a weekday at 8 pm and there wasn't a line but it quickly formed afterward. Good post dinner sweet treat
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Arthur E.

Yelp
Rich and creamy soft serve in a small storefront with outside table seating. Went on a Friday evening - there was a decent line, took about 15 minutes to order. There is only one cashier and one server, so customers don't zoom in and out of the place. They are popular for their soft serve and croffle. They allow samples and tried the True Milk and Ok-Susu (sweet corn). Both were great, but decided to get the sweet corn with half a croffle. The sweet corn soft serve was super creamy and silky, with the right amount of sweetness - and yes it tastes like actual sweet corn. It went pretty well with the croffle but honestly would prefer it in a regular waffle cone of sorts. I'm not big on croissant hybrids though, so could just be me. Would come back for the soft serve!
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Christy L.

Yelp
I love trying Asian inspired flavors, and I'm so glad Bumsan featured Korean flavors like corn! The sweet corn is definitely more noteworthy compared to the taro. I found that the taro was just sweet with no taro flavor. The shop is so cute and neat! Cups come with one free topping as well. :)
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Tpl K.

Yelp
Bumsan felt too sugary and didn't have that authentic milk taste I was craving. I think is a bit overrated
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Kay K.

Yelp
Creamy. Yummy. Not enough space so you have to stand outside until it's your turn. Service was okay.. not too personable. The oreo topping is a delicious touch.
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Mahira R.

Yelp
I go to Bumsan Organic Milk Bar whenever I can, it's seriously one of my favorite dessert spots! The True Milk soft serve with Oreo crumbs is a must-try super creamy, rich, and you can actually taste the quality of the milk. It's not too sweet, just perfectly balanced. The Oreo topping adds that extra crunch that makes every bite better. What's great is that you can sample all the flavors before choosing, and their seasonal ones are always on point. Matcha and True Milk together? Chef's kiss. The vibe is always nice, especially during the day when it's less crowded. There's usually a line in the evening, but honestly, it's worth the wait. Highly recommend if you're in Koreatown and craving something cold, fresh, and satisfying!
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Alejandro F.

Yelp
I went to check out this place on a Saturday evening. Unfortunately one of the machines was down, so one of the few flavors they had left was the True Milk one. And LET. ME. TELL. YOU. I consider myself an ice cream enthusiast and have tried my fair share of ice cream shops, from Cold Stone in Miami Lakes, FL all the way to Salt & Straw in Anaheim, CA. If there is ice cream, I have probably been there, and tried every flavor you could imagine. AND YET. This place blew me away just with one thing: The ice cream is as close as perfect as it gets. It is not too cold, not rock hard and difficult to eat, it is just plain and simply a delicious frozen treat. The amount of sweetness is perfect. The taste and texture is perfect. The softness is perfect. The shop is small and the clerk was super friendly and nice. It is also a clean establishment and there is a nice set of a few chairs and tables outside. AND YET. What stayed with me was none of that. It was how incredibly good the plainly-named and plain-looking True Milk was. Also, the sugar cones come in different flavors. I had the Oreo one with some crushed Oreo crumbs as a free topping. AND YET. None of that truly matters. Go and experience True Milk for yourself. I had been ingesting FAKE MILK my WHOLE LIFE apparently. because True Milk is a truly remarkable experience in of itself.
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Jessica N.

Yelp
This is an old review. It was a hot day and my friend really wanted to try this location. I had no idea what to expect but was glad for anything cool. They had their own parking lot, we went mid week, middle of the day, and had no problem finding a spot. It's a small shop so even with just 3 of us, it was crowded inside. They had a glass display of all their toppings. You can preselect or mix and match. The menu is pretty straight forward but the person there was patient with us and answered all our questions. It helped that there was no one else there at that time so we didn't feel rushed. I went with a pink guava ice cream flavor with a crushed cereal topping (I believe it was frosted flakes) which gave it a nice sugary crunch. I don't think it needed the topping and next time I'd get it without. The ice cream is soft and subtle tasting. It's not overly sweet. It was pretty delicate and it melts quickly. This would be a great post-dinner treat. Just something nice and tasty to end the night on.
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Cathy C.

Yelp
They give out samples, 3 parking spots only, outdoor seating. Ice cream is a little sweeter than my liking
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Jessica R.

Yelp
Pretty solid soft serve spot in ktown~ I came here with a few friends on a Friday night around 8:30 pm and there wasn't a line (yet)! The line did get quite long around 9-10ish. This hole in the wall is bright, vibrant and colorful. The interior only fits a few people at a time but there are outdoor seats and tables available. As for parking, there's a small lot located right behind it, or if you're lucky you can street park. Staff were very patient and offered each of us to taste various samples. Too bad the two flavors I wanted to try the most--matcha and pink guava--were both out //: I guess that means I'll have to come back next time for those! As for what I actually ordered: Korean Coffee soft serve - this was apparently a new flavor. It was a bit too sweet for me, and tasted like typical coffee ice cream but creamier. The cone wasn't extraordinary or anything. I did sample the taro beforehand and that was tasty but somi somi's taro soft serve has a bolder taro flavor IMO. Overall, I think this is a fine option for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth craving around this area.
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Brian V.

Yelp
4++ delicious soft serve in a very simple, straightforward menu, and ordering style at the spot located in the heart of K-Town. This place seems to be busy during peak times because the location has a lot of foot traffic. I got the true milk flavor and just added some fruity pebbles on top served in a cup. It's like a nostalgic Saturday morning treat in dessert form! The ingredients taste of high-quality and I thought the soft serve was a delicious treat. Definitely a great dessert option if you're in the area. Finding street parking could be really tough. I was lucky to find a spot around the block, but I also just stopped by at this place after having a burger across the parking lot.
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Mona A.

Yelp
Amazingggg sweet treat! I usually go to Somi Somi but decided to try Bumsan's Korean soft serve, and it did not disappoint. It was so delicious I wish I could shower in their sprinkles. The service was super fast, and there was no line since we got there right before closing. The vibe is a fast-casual, walk-up ice cream stand. Bonus: all their flavors are organic!! We especially loved the Korean coffee and true milk flavors. The toppings are so aesthetic and add a nice texture to the soft serve yummyyyyyyness
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Greyson N.

Yelp
The outside is so unassuming. How is the inside so HUGE but there basically nothing in this gigantic space? There is a big central bar for the ice cream but it seems like a poor use of all that wonderful real estate. Anyway, they have it and the ice cream was good. The strawberries and cream tasted good. Super light and fresh. The cone itself was meh....Just know you can add sprinkles at the end - 3 options and you can only get 1 (stricly no mixes). The service was good, no public restrooms of any kind customers or otherwise. Excited to go back for a simple yet yummy soft serve
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Kevin W.

Yelp
The ice cream here is pretty good. I personally don't like my ice cream too sweet. The matcha ice cream could be a bit less sweet. The matcha taste is strong though so that's good. The true milk is not too sweet, the way I like it.
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Nancy T.

Yelp
Omg the flavors were sooo good. I was mind blown by the sweet corn flavor the most! Line moved quickly. Service was fast. It's honestly a lot of ice cream. There's a self parking lot across the street, or valet parking right next to Bumsan! Few tables outside to sit and enjoy!
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Randy B.

Yelp
As if you need another food-related reason to visit Koreatown, Bumsan Organic Milk Bar serves up premium, 100% organic soft serve ice cream imported straight from their organic dairy producer in Korea. This unique treat is not only damn delicious, but maintains sustainable farming practices and produces authentic, organic USDA-certified, non-GMO, antibiotic-free dairy products. If that sounds like a mouthful, it is, but trust me, you'll be screaming for this soft serve. My friend recommended we stop in to try this tasty treat on a warm summer day. Once we found parking outside (which can prove difficult in the surrounding areas), you'll make your way to this small, bright pink building where you'll usually see a line that starts along the sidewalk. A few steps up inside, you'll be greeted by some friendly faces and a pretty straightforward menu of options. First, you pick your flavor of soft serve, which also includes some seasonal favorites: True Milk Taro Milk Tea Matcha Chocolate Pink Guava Pineapple Mango Korean Coffee (Seasonal) You can choose to go with a single flavor or swirl with some pre-fixed flavor combinations. Next, you'll choose your vehicle: cone or cup. I highly recommend the cone option, as you'll be able to customize your sugar-inspired vehicle with some delicious cereal-inspired flavors and toppings. For my maiden voyage, I decided to try the original True Milk cone with dusted Corn Flakes as my topping. A quick serve and pay, and you can enjoy your treat in a small patio outside the building with seats and benches. Wow. As a big fan of soft serve, this is really delicious. The creaminess is absolutely delicious and is packed full of flavor. I also really love the added crunch of the corn flakes to give it a bit more depth. Additionally, I was also quite impressed with the taste and quality of the cone. More on the thicker side of a sugar cone, it was delicious and also quite well-constructed, specifically preventing leakage of the ice cream at the bottom. I don't think I have ever seen a heavy duty cone with that type of sealing - a big perk for those of us that tend to lick at a slower pace than others on a hot day. I'm so glad I found Bumsan and was able to add it to my experience list. Delicious, premium-made soft serve will always have a place on my culinary list and this place definitely earns 5-stars for delivering on it's promises.
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Stephanie D.

Yelp
ice cream is organic and yummy as promised, lighter than typical cause it's organic duhhh. very fast and effective ordering and completion cause the whole operation is 10 feet wide. STILL VERY ENJOYABLE! Would have liked more toppings but I'm just greedy. tymmyuu
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Olivia L.

Yelp
Yummmm! My friend and I came to Bumsan after dinner at Chubby Cattle across the street. I've only had the Ktown location and I am so glad there is a new location in the neighborhood. I always get the same order each time: true milk, in a chocolate rimmed cone, with fruity pebbles flakes on top. Straight forward and delicious. It was around 830pm. There was another party of 3 after us. The gentleman at the counter was very nice and courteous. Great experience all around. I will be back often :)
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Caitlyn L.

Yelp
Cute little spot, if the line is more than a couple deep expect to wait outside for a little bit. There are spots to sit and eat outside on the side of the building. The menu is simplistic but the flavor of the soft-serve was absolutely delicious and not too sweet. You don't get too big of a serving but the amount felt like enough on a hot sticky day. I'm excited to go back and try the other flavors.
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Alisa B.

Yelp
Very sweet! But overall it's tasty. I personally wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's decent for some simple dessert to bring friends. My favorite flavor was the True Milk! Very refreshing and paired perfectly with the Corn Flakes as a topping. Sounds really simple, but hit the spot after a big dinner. Matcha was decent, but SOOOO SWEET! The Pink Guava didn't really taste like guava to me, but it was slightly fruity and creamy... and again - it's SWEET.
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Claire P.

Yelp
soft serve break in little tokyo--minimal space, quick service, and quality flavors. we tried: true milk - super creamy, light, and not too sweet. like drinking milk from a cartoon. chocolate - deeper cocoa flavor with a slight bitter edge. grown-up chocolate vibes. toppings were golden graham and crushed oreo--both added texture without overpowering. not up on @parkmunchies yet, so Yelp gets the first scoop.
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Esther S.

Yelp
I love this place so much!! I have an addiction for soft serve and this place always hits, super big plus that it is open later as well (my sweet tooth is 24hrs) I usually get the coffee flavor but I appreciate their rotating seasonal flavors as well. There's some limited seating outside and it's pretty hard to park, but a good quick pit stop by foot!

Backward H.

Yelp
Bumsan used to be amazing.... But they slowly started to get worse: For starters, they used to have sprinkled pink and amazing flavor's sugar and all of a sudden they only sprinkled on ONE side of the cone. Asking to sprinkle my entire cone gave you attitude... okay strike one. Next, they got rid of the sprinkled sugar and even after many attempts to beg management, they didn't care... strike 2. After selling the most popular GUAVA flavor, mind you many people would treck through LA traffic just to have a guava treat.... They didn't care and replaced it with an insanely sugary sweet strawberry flavor and now they spend more time trying to convince you it's almost the same. It's not and now we arrive to STRIKE 3. Evidently they don't listen to feedback and now there is NOBODY Bumsan. Used to be a wait and now, zilch. You can walk in and walk out and say to yourself, no need to drive half way across town to go to K-Town and have all the things you were used too to not having them at all. It was a good run but when you don't listen to your customer base this is exactly what happens, you loose customers and they eventually go somewhere else to where they cater to customers needs. I wish them the best but I don't see them staying open past 2026.
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Derek T.

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Alright, I may have treated Bumsan too harshly in the past. Milk ice cream is so good now that I'm older. They have more flavors now too. Back then it was milk and matcha.... i think. Now they have chocolate, korean coffee, etc etc. Anyway, I'm always down for a good milk/matcha swirl or chocolate or coffee flavor. And these flavors are so rich and natural tasting. The ice cream melts in the blink of an eye so eat it up quick! What else needs to be said? Add some free toppings and enjoy some good milk ice cream in ktown.
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Liza A.

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We came today and the server was super rude. I will never come back. Its not worth it. If the server does not want to work on a holiday? Too bad i regret coming here. The guy is absolutely upset with his job! Forget this shop
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Karen C.

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Delicious, smooth and milky! Comparable to the other location in K-town. Not much of a line compared to my last experience, there's more space inside too. Limited flavors but it's really all you need. I got matcha and milk with the fruit pebbles topping on a cone. I find myself thinking about this dessert in my down time it's that good. Quality of ingredients really shine! Parking is tough as it's in Little Tokyo but if you're in the area anyways it's worth the stop.
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Ana E.

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Happened to stumble upon Sun Bun Ice Cream by accident while grabbing lunch nearby, and I'm so glad I did! At first, I wasn't even sure they were open--the place was extremely clean, almost sterile, and completely empty. No one was at the front register, but after opening the door, a friendly young lady came up and helped us. She pointed out the flavors listed on the wall, and we got to sample a few before settling on the Original Fresh Milk --and wow, was it incredible! We were told the milk comes from cows in Korea and is non-GMO and all organic, which really set it apart. The flavor was rich, creamy, and just the right level of sweetness. The serving size was perfect, and it came in a delicious waffle cone with sprinkles around the edge. You also get to choose a topping for your ice cream-cone combo--I went with Oreo dusting, which was absolutely delicious. Breakdown: * Service: (Friendly but could be more attentive at the counter) * Presentation: (Totally Instagram-worthy!) * Taste: (Smooth, creamy, and flavorful) * Price: $6.95 for one scoop--on the higher end, but reasonable given the premium, organic ingredients * Cleanliness: (Super clean, almost too sterile) * Ambience: No seating inside, and the area is a bit sketchy, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot Overall, a fantastic find for high-quality, organic Korean milk ice cream. I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors!
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Grace Z.

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I've always wanted to try bumsan since college because I've heard so many good things about this place, and I'm so glad I've finally made a trip to here! I came here on a monday night after dinner, and there were a few people. I got the milk and matcha swirl and it was really delicious! The soft serve was creamy and smooth, and it was definitely pretty sweet but the flavors are amazing. I also liked how it came with one topping. The price is around $7+ but that's pretty average for ice cream these days. I hope to come back one day to try more things.
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Robert D.

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Decent experience. The flavor options are ok, and the true milk especially is unique. But they are a little stingy with their toppings, unlike their competitors at somi somi just a minute walk away. The service was nevertheless very nice and the ambiance is very aesthetic.
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Saanvi S.

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The line was a bit long (went out the door), but understandable as the location is very small. Both flavors were good and the interiors and vibes were cute!
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Bonnie S.

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Ice Cream or Croffle Sundae? Answer: Come with friends and always get both!!! @bumsanorganicmilkbar is that cute pink building off of Western Ave in Ktown LA that serves really yummy and creative soft serve ice cream! FLAVORS as of May 2024 - True Milk - Matcha - Chocolate - Taro Milk Tea - Pink Guava - Korean Coffee Toppings - Corn Flakes - Rainbow Sprinkles - Crushes Chocolate Cookies - Fruity Pebbles There is a tiny parking lot. Service is great. Seating is the outdoor patio. Aesthetically love the cone shape and how the edges are lined with sprinkles, cookie or cereal crumbs. If you can't make it to their Koreantown LA location, drop by their Little Tokyo location coming on June 1.
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Karina S.

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Was craving something cold and refreshing during a hot day in LA and came here- solid spot for soft serve with unique flavors. I got the matcha milk swirl with cookie crumble. I enjoyed it but definitely thought it was on the sweeter side for my taste. Some seating outdoors to enjoy the desserts and convenient location in the middle of KTown!
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Fortuna N.

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Bumsan Organic Milk Bar is known for its clean ice cream flavors where you can truly taste the quality! My favorite flavors are the true milk with their guava flavor! It's super clean, fresh, and you really can taste the milk cream and guava fruttiness. I love how they give you a free topping of your choice of cereal or sprinkles over it. Usually I would get it in a cone since their cones are so crisp and adds extra flavor but this time I opted for their cup. Perfect portion sizes too!
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Hui-yu Y.

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- flavors are off and overly sweet - Ok no, I don't understand why this place has a good rating. It does have a good vibe and you can chill outside, but that's it. I got the taro milk tea and pink guava flavor in a cup, but both of them are overly sweet. I was expecting the guava to be refreshing, but it tastes artificial and overly creamy. The taro milk tea tastes more like classic (black) milk tea to me... I was super disappointed thinking their soft serve would be similar to somi somi, but it's not even on par... The portion size is also significantly smaller... I'm glad that I only got it in a cup (smaller size). It's my first time thinking about throwing away soft serve ice cream, so you know how bad it was.... Also they helped the next group of customers before me, so poor service (???) *shrugs*. They do have interesting cones here, and maybe the croffles is worth it (don't quote me lol). Super disappointed, I will find a legit gelato place next time I guess. Pro tip: stick with the milk flavor since it's a safer flavor choice and harder to go wrong. Pro tip 2: ask for samples. I see them offering them. I saw it too late and didn't get to try before purchasing, rip.
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Pearl C.

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My friend introduced me to this ice cream shop down by Korea town. I was looking forward to trying their matcha flavor since I'm a huge matcha fan. Unfortunately, they ran out and I got the coffee and chocolate swirl. It comes with a free topping so my friend and I got fruity pebbles. I thought that the ice cream was pretty sweet. I was disappointed that they ran out of matcha. There was a line to outside the door. We waited around 7 minutes to get inside. The shop oneself was really small and only a few people could few inside. The worker was nice was recommended me to get the coffee flavor between that and the guava. Lastly, the parking for this place sucks. There were only a few spots available and it was really hard to get street parking as the road was really narrow.
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Stephanie B.

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I'm not the biggest ice cream or dessert fan but I was blown away by the ice cream here! A must do if you're in the area.. I can't wait to go back!
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Jonathan K.

Yelp
We ordered their true milk with crushed oreo on top. Their true milk is...so milky flavor. It's sweet, rich, and thick. Really good soft serve. I'd actually not recommend getting the oreo topping, because it really overpowered the delicate milk flavor. Every bite of true milk without oreo was really great. However, it was around $6 for a cup of soft serve. You can get similar quality froyo + a taiyaki (fish-shaped bread thing) at Somi Somi just down the street for the same price. Hard to justify paying more for less dessert. Overall, it was good to try this place again, but would probably stick to Somi Somi + Sul/Bean, which are right down the street.