Yoku Yoku

I’m a fan of Yoku Yoku… I really am. We’ve been going here for about 3 years and always loved the frozen yogurt here since it’s walking distance from where we live. I’d always get the cappuccino and peanut butter frozen yogurts while my husband would always get the butterfinger «gelato» that they have in their cases. Their frozen yogurts have a better tasted and creamy texture that I prefer over the other places… Yogurtland to me just taste. kinda cheap and gross. The gelato has been good and is really more of an indulgence… but so worth those extra calories! I’d have to agree that portion size has really gone down over the past year and it just isn’t as well kept/​clean as it used to be…
the biggest disappointment though, has to be their (in my opinion) random hours. Drove by tonight. it’s Wednesday. at 9:20 pm and they’re closed. Why??! There were no visible signs and I tried calling but not even an answering machine or anything. I hope they’re still open but you have a very disappointed customer here and for that (and other nights that you’ve closed early), you get 3 stars instead of 4 or maybe even 5.

Since Yoku changed ownership about a year or two ago, the place has really gone down hill. The yogurt toppings are always stale, and the prices are WAY more than at other yogurt shops… about twice as much. The chairs are all ripped and stained, and the tables rarely get cleaned, meaning they are often sticky and with crumbs all over. The place is also always under-​staffed, maybe because so few people go in anymore that they can’t pay for an extra server… so if I order a boba drink, the girl needs to go to the back room to make it, leaving the front unattended and with people waiting in line.
With so much competition in the yogurt space, and with so many better options just blocks away, this place needs to be avoided at all cost.

To it’s credit, Yoku Yoku was one of the earlier shops to arrive on the frozen yogurt scene. Yes, it is a Pinkberry knock off in concept but in flavor it’s quite different. I’m not really a fan of the tart flavor that fueled the frozen yogurt craze, to be honest, and so I was glad to see a yogurt place in the earlier days that offered alternative flavors. The creamier texture and flavor you get with Yoku Yoku’s vanilla yogurt is much more to my taste.
The price is not cheap, making this only a once-​in-​a-​while kind of stop, and I’m afraid the self-​serve model (like Yogurtland) will probably out compete this place some day (although it’s been around for a while, I don’t see it getting a lot of business). But still, the décor is nice and would it would be a good place for a quiet, frozen treat with a friend.
A word of caution though, it is a stone’s throw away from Palms Middle School, so avoid this place from 3−4pm when school get’s out. I imagine the place is swarming with obnoxious kiddies (I should know, I used to be one).

The dude serving the fro yo was just plain RUDE!!! I walked in with my mom. It was our first time, so we asked for a sample. It was nothing great (and a little too tangy), so I politely asked for a sample of another flavor. The server gave me a look that said, «Just pick a damn flavor already.» Then he proceeded to give me a sample that was one third the size of the first one and was only big enough to dab on my tongue. Seriously?! After that, I wanted to sample everything just to spite him.
I ended up ordering a small size with one topping, which came out to about $ 5. But really, why come here when Yogurtland is cheaper and has a better selection, and Pinkberry and Red Mango are better quality AND taste better!
I can’t think of one good thing to say about this place. Ugh.

Although their yogurt is pretty good, their flavors are a bit too generic and don’t seem to switch them up enough. It seems like strawberry is usually the only fruit one they have (I’d like a blueberry or pomegranite or acai, every once in awhile).
The toppings are good and they usually give you a good amount (although they were out of brownies last time I went, which killed me (had to get Reeces Pieces instead)).
I’ve never really seen a line there and the girls working there are always very nice.

Used to be my favorite froyo place… until one day, I FOUND A FLY in my yogurt.
and it seems like over the past few years, the quality of their froyo has been slowly declining.
Definitely would not come back.

I had the Italian (plain) frozen yogurt with mochi, blueberries and pineapple. The mochi was too hard and the froyo was not smooth enough.
I prefer Pinkberry and Yogurtland than Yoku Yoku.

This is basically like Pinkberry, because you can’t fill up the cup yourself, instead you gotta order it. It came in 3 different sizes and price wise, it’s definitely not on a cheapside, it’s totally Pinkberry-​copycat.
I’m not really a fan of a thick tart, I preferred smooth soft froyo tart. The thickness felt more like an ice cream than a tart. The taste was just right, not overwhelming at all. Toppings were abundant enough, but my favorite mango toppings were too ripe, too sweet. The mochi and the strawberry were good. The best thing about the thickness of the tarts, even when the temperature outside was 90degrees, it didn’t melt easily.
This place is within walking distance from me, but if I’m craving for froyo, I would prefer Yogurtland over this, but if I want to avoid the line, I think this place would do.
solid 3.5 stars.

I came by the other night for some late-​night froyo action.
I had the vanilla custard frozen yogurt with Oreos on top. It was quite good, not too sweet, and was just creamy enough. The Oreos didn’t seem like real ones and didn’t have much frosting in the crumbled pieces. That kind of gave me the sense that the toppings were of low quality.
Service was quick and the place itself was clean and pleasant. Plenty of places to sit, some televisions, and a thankful lack of booming music like they have over at Pinkberry. I would come back again.
Parking is pretty easy since there is a shared lot with the strip mall. They accept credit cards but I believe there is a $ 5 minimum.
Note: They also have gelato and bubble tea.

I’ve been a fan of Yoku Yoku for a few years now and I feel like I’ve got a real handle on what is good here. I realize this may sound crazy but I really think their ice cream/​sorbet is infinitely better than their yogurt. With that being said, I recommend their Peanut Butter, Vanilla Custard, and Italian flavors. I used to love Mango Tango and it’s dairy-​freeness but my mom tasted it once. She said it tasted like cat piss (this is a big deal. my mom doesn’t curse) and I realized that nothing has ever been so accurately described. How could I have been so off?
Plus, you get frequent visit cards for a discount. Pay per ounce is nice but parking at Yogurtland is always annoying and inconvenient. Parking is easier at Yoku Yoku but not as easy as the 5 minute walk from my house.
No credit cards for under $ 5!

I love Yoku Yoku, though I’ve never been to Pinkberry (**waiting for crowd gasps to end**) The shop is very bright with 3 big screens displaying the menu and music videos. Its modern design is unmistakably reminiscent of Ikea, and the ambiance is very energetic and bright.
Yoku Yoku doesn’t have as many selections as Yogurt Land or Pinkberry, I imagine, but their Italian yogurt is delicious. I have a really prominent sweet tooth, so it’s a great and healthier alternative to ice cream. They have a good selection of toppings from cereal to candy to fruit.
They also have some really good gelato (Java gelato all the way!) and the staff is really nice.

Yoku has the best yogurt on the Westside and they have managed to get the décor just right with just enough night club vibe but not too much. You can always find a table and sit for awhile without feeling like you’re in the way. It’s a great place to hang out.
Their frequent yogurt buyer cards give you a free yogurt every time you purchase ten which is nice. The employees are all friendly and the gelato is also delicious.
Unfortunately, as other yogurt shops that charge by the ounce have cropped up all around, Yoku has begun to feel dated and I’ve noticed much less foot traffic in the store. Although I prefer Yoku’s yogurt, it ends up being more expensive than charge by the ounce places if you want to add toppings to your creation.
Since this is not a chain, I prefer to patronize this place whenever I’m in the area.

I was surprised how good the Italian «tart» Yogurt was. It was comparable to Pinkberry or Penguins with the right flavor and texture. I went with mochi, almonds, and blueberry toppings while my wife had mochi, strawberries, and kiwi. Both were really smooth and tasty.
I can see us coming back for sure. There is a «stamp card» promotion that a yogurt is free (or cheaper) after 9 purchases. Overall, it isn’t the cheapest yogurt, but I’ll pay 50 cents extra or whatever when it tastes this good. I can understand why it was so busy tonight.
Also, there are weekly specials for non-​fat yogurt and non-​fat, no sugar yogurt. This week’s no fat, no sugar flavor is Raspberry.

i’m tired of eating Yogurt…
But all i can say is this place is good!!!
i take that back…
This place is GREAT!!!

Unilocal friends, Unilocal friends whatchoo gonna do? Imma tell you. You gonna go to Yoku Yoku and get yourself some of their new caramel froyo. Well, do this if you like caramel, it tastes like Starbucks caramel sauce, only lighter and creamier. If you’ve ever worked there, you know what it tastes like, because it gets all over you, in your hair, on your shoes, in your mouth, etc.
Also, on a side note, they seem to be heaping on the toppings lately!
Also, I’ve gotta mention how much the owner and co care about their customers. They’re always asking if you certain flavors over another and if you like the tiny m&ms or the big ones. It’s really great to see a business owner getting down and dirty, doing his own market research and not being afraid to interact with the customers. I’m proud of you, Mr. Yoku!

Definitely did not meet my expectations.
I’m not even a fan of the whole frozen yogurt craze even if it isn’t much of a craze anymore so much as a murmur. From all the great reviews on Unilocal,I was expecting a lot from such a highly lauded yogurt place.
A small ice cream is $ 2.50 and it is small. You’d think that maybe the guys working there would hook it up and at least have the ice cream scoop pass the lip of the cup but it looked like a plateau rather than a mound. The cookies and cream was okay and I know I’m critical when it comes to ice cream but this was nothing to write home about.
I’m not a big fan of Yogurtland so when I say you should go to Yogurtland instead of having the tart here… it’s kind of a big deal.
Overall, there’s nothing bad about this place except that the guys working here are stingy on the scoops but then again there’s nothing spectacular about this place. Maybe the three flat screen TVs are, but this is a dessert place not a sports bar.

Is it sad that the one thing I really remember about this place is the fact that it has awkward décor??? Hmmmm
By awkward décor I mean strange plastic chairs that don’t match their strange plastic tables which also don’t match the strange colorful couches let alone the old, outdated tiling across the floor! For a place named Yoku, very modern in name, frozen yogurt is the new modern craze, this place should be colorful and lively and matching and young feeling inside, but it is just a hodgepodge of décor and two types of dessert, both gelato type and frozen yogurt type, so the owners of this place just must be extremely indecisive ha ha
The frozen yogurt here is a little more filling than your usual pinkberry or red mango so buy accordingly and their cookie dough is only so so. Their pumpkin pie flavored frozen yogurt which the guy that worked there recommended to me was not nearly as good as the one from Twist I had, so I went with their cappuccino one instead which was average for a lover of anything coffee flavored. So come here ready to fill fuller than usual and prepared to sit in slightly awkward chairs.

Yoku Yoku is okay okay, but probably not better than relatively nearby Twist or Yogiyo.
We know the drill by now — SoCal people love froyo. People not from SoCal don’t know what you mean when you say «froyo.» Girls like froyo. Boys like girls who like froyo because it’s affordable. Girls like boys who like froyo loving girls because they know they will get free froyo. Guys who work at froyo shops like girls because they flirt with guys to get froyo samples and still get some one to pay for it. Froyo places make money because guys and girls both like each other and froyo, plus toppings, which somehow cost a dollar even though you could get a full bag of candy for the same price. Froyo samples are awesome, but they are annoying, like girls who don’t like froyo.
Simple, right?
Yoku Yoku is overall decent, but it’s not going to take down the king (Mango or Berry or even Yogurtland in the OC).Why? Because the yogurt is lacking that AzN personality that seems to be embedded in every animé character tasting flavor of the kings of froyo. The staff here is nice and more than willing to give you samples in cups that are much, much too small to use for these (you will eat some of his finger germs). They also have TVs, which will keep guys entertained and get them in trouble with the ladies at the same time.
We all need to start bringing our own bags of candy to froyo places and creating a secondary market inside the store.

I’m torn on this one. Had I written this review when I first went — it would have gotten possibly a 5.
This place opened about a year and a half ago. It is where the Penguins used to be.
I love to give back to my local places when I can, but this place done went and gone sloppy on me. Not as well kept as when it first opened.
This is where I first discovered the Pinkberry-​like soft serve — before Pinkberry became all the craze. Kinda neat, huh?
Anyways, the interior is cute but now all the fro-​yo places have clean and mod designs. So when I went back recently, I noticed how quickly de-​sensitized I have become to it.
Why this place lost a star that umm it never actually got from me is because — when they first opened, they would give you a complimentary pirouette wafer cookie with your soft serve. That was their signature touch. Now, they don’t.
Also, in the beginning, for soft serve fro-​yo — there was only 2 options — the italian (pinkberry style) and i forget what the other flavor was.
Now, they still have that, but have added penguin like soft serves (american frozen yogurt style) — which I really really like b/​c now I don’t have to go to Penguins, but it’s taking away from what this place first used to offer — which was simple and cute. But again, I’m not complaining.

If you feel like being stared down by a prissy blond, this is the place for you! The bf and I went to this place after having Julie’s pizza (highly recommend!) and this tall blond took our order. She was incredibly cold and made us both feel very uncomfortable. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone that hated their job this much!
The yogurt was mediocre, at best. It was sweeter than pink berry and not as smooth. The taste wasn’t anything to write home about. They seem to be quite generous with the toppings, but that might be because the yogurt can’t stand on it’s own. And the price? Maybe I’m crazy but if you’re going to open up a knock-​off yogurt shop with half the yogurt quality, shouldn’t your prices be low enough to compete with that of the better chain? $ 7 for a large 3 toppings doesn’t sound like a steal to me.
Being quite the pink berry aficionado, I can confidentially say that my fellow peers will agree with this review.