KOKONUT - Yummy Yummy

When you first walk into Yummy Yummy, it might seem like a typical restaurant, but fear not! Yummy Yummy houses Kokonut's delectable treats in a mini fridge at the counter. I don't think you can order Kokonut from their kiosk so you will need to walk up to the register to grab your treats. As a self-proclaimed sweet tooth, I'm thrilled with Yummy Yummy's extended operating hours, allowing me to satisfy my cravings even in the middle of the night (hehe). Kokonut's desserts strike the perfect balance--not overly sweet, and with the toasted coconut topping creates a well balanced texture, making them suitable even for friends who aren't big on sweets. Despite my enjoyment of Kokonut's offerings, my review stands at 4 stars due to the limited flavor selection compared to what's advertised on their website. I was disappointed to find that flavors like green tea and taro were unavailable at this location. However, options like black sesame, coffee, mango, and original still provided a delightful culinary experience.

This place is better than expected. Love the matcha favor and the durian flavor. The durian is only to go; guess they are afraid the smell will scare the rest of customers in the restaurant. We have returned a couple of times to get the durian flavor. Could really taste the durian and it was done really well where it was not overwhelming. Just wish it was a little less pricy.

I came here because I was able to get something from too good to go. I was able to try the cold brew and matcha. They taste great and would definitely come back. The place is nice and clean and the people are helpful.

I went here once on a mini road trip and I still think about this place from time to time. The desserts were very unique which is what got my attention -- I really liked just the plain original flavor. It's like a sweet jelly, almost a pudding but a little healthier than your average pudding I think! The staff were really friendly too. It was kind of hard to find since it was inside this kind of industrial looking complex/building but once inside we recognized the bright/colorful area for the dessert bar pretty quickly. They didn't have a seating area at the time but that might have changed by now. We got desserts to go anyhow so it didn't matter. Overall I do want to go back just to try it again just since it's been a little while.

Order: pineappleThis is a dessert that is easy to love - subtly and naturally sweetened coconut jelly mixed with chonky bits of fresh pineapple topped with crispy coconut flakes (can add to your liking). The crunch was engulfed by the chew and then washed over by fruit juice. The coconut flavor is present but not dominating, allowing the pineapple to shine through here and there. It tasted guilt free.This jar was purchased at Yummy Yummy, where they have a selection of pineapple, mango, peach gum, mixed fruit and original in the mini fridge by the counter. Mango sells the quickest.

I'm glad I found a late night snack/dessert place. This place is open till 2am. It seems like they have two different businesses doing a collab inside. One part of it has KOKONUT which is a coconut pudding dessert and the other is a fried chicken by Hello Chicken. The Kokonut dessert are ordered up at the counter. There are few inside seating options here as well. I got to try the Peach and Mixed Fruit flavored Kokonut dessert. The coconut pudding was good, not served as pretty as the pictures were on their display. Their best seller mango was out of stock so get them while they have them. With so many coconut desserts popping up this falls under the average rating in my opinion but still a great late night socially in Irvine.

It's a business within a business and the main business owner/staff isn't thrilled or happy when you come in to support the smaller business.They greeted us and when we said we wanted to order the Kokonut items, they turned unfriendly and spoke in their native language to the staff of the smaller business.Took about 10-15 minutes for them to prepare our order. The jars are placed in these bags - the jars are plastic.The pudding it self isnt sweet - the flavor is subtle. I'd like the Coconut flavor to just a tad stronger.The black sesame is good - but the flavor is subtle too.If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth - this isnt it.

Kokonut has been on my radar for a while, but I never got the opportunity to stop by until recently. After a delicious dinner at Siam Station nearby, we decided to walk a couple doors down to try their coconut pudding. You can find them operating inside a hot pot restaurant called Yummy Yummy, near Jamboree and Barranca. Parking was decent, with a good amount of spots. Seating was plentiful on a Tuesday evening.The jars are stored in a fridge by the register. Since it's an "express" location, selection is limited compared to what you will find at their dessert bar in Costa Mesa. Flavors options include Mango, Strawberry, Mixed Fruit (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Strawberry, Blueberry), Coffee, Black Sesame, and Original. Everything is dairy-free and gluten-free in case you are lactose intolerant and/or have dietary restrictions. Prices range from $9 to $11, which I feel is steep for something that fits inside a Talenti container.Unfortunately, gelato would've been more enjoyable. I did find the pudding by itself refreshing and silky smooth. Not overly sweet at all, and the texture was jiggly. The fruits on the other hand were sour. Strawberries were bitter and had no tartness to them. Mangoes were not ripe at all. These are toppings that were supposed to add flavor to the dessert, but diminished it instead.I would consider returning, but only at the main location. Hopefully they have better QA/QC there.

I wasn't sure what to expect when trying this place, but I was craving something sweet. The coconut yogurt isn't as sweet as you think and not really yogurty, but rather gelatin like. We only got mango and peach which was the two flavors that interest us. The peach was better than the mango, which was kind of chunky and not as fresh. This place is inside of a restaurant. Packaging was super cute, but a little pricey ($12) for a small cup dessert.

Pricey, but worth a try once in a while!The selection is small and it's also a bit pricier than the Costa Mesa location. This location only had original, coffee, mango, and strawberry the night I came. After ordering, the guy at the counter sealed it in bag with utensils and coconut crisps. Overall, it was good, but pricey. I was hoping the cup would be made of glass, but it's only plastic.