Snow Miracle

A little expensive, but the old man who runs the place is so nice!
He makes really fun conversation with customers as he runs around in his jorts getting your order ready. And the shave ice is super tasty and light! Perfectly refreshing.
TOO BAD THEY CLOSED TODAY.
but the owner told me they’re possibly opening a place in East San Jose around July 10^th… so keep your eyes peeled.
Prices are $ 4 for a regular, $ 6 for a large, and $ 10 for a family size.

My friend introduced me to this cotton snow ice cream in hong kong and it was superb. It was light, fluffy, smooth –no trace of ice particles. Amusing to see it in action: a block of ice, already flavored, placed into the shaver and whahlah out comes fluff– finer than shaved ice.
I kind of missed it and my friend also told me we had it in the bay and this place was it. I haul my butt here and get the taro. For $ 4, I was content, not quite satisfied. I knew this was probably the closest I would get to the one I had back in hong kong. It’s more icy and after the shavings collect in the bowl, it’s topped with more syrup flavoring. Not quite smooth. It was a good fluff in my mouth. **They have a buy 10 get one free card. It would be nice if it was a dollar cheaper.. .

This place is ok but not great. I’ve eaten here a few times and have never had a bad tasting «Snow Miracle», or whatever its called, yet but it is extremely light and not worth the price. The worker, who I assume is the owner, tried to compare this to Hawaiian Shaved Ice, trying to say its better. To me this product is not comparable to Hawaiian Shaved Ice. I grew up in Hale’iwa, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, and have eaten shaved ice for almost my entire childhood. This Snow Miracle product is good but not for the price, and nothing like Hawaiian Shaved Ice!!!
Definitely worth trying, once… lol

Yummy!
I came to Oakridge Mall for the first time JUST for Snow Miracle! The owner is a nice, funny, old Asian man.
I had the white peach and it was SO good. The ice was unbelievably light and fluffy and the flavor was subtle but at the same time, it packs a punch. How do they do that? It kinda just disappears when you put it in your mouth and it kinda feels like you’ve paid $ 4 for air.
But it’s tasty air.

Delicious icy fluffiness!
After finishing it, it leaves you wanting more.
There are lots of flavors to choose from. We got the white peach flavor which was a good choice. I usually stop to get yogurt when visiting this mall, but this stuff is just as good and a refreshing change. I look forward to trying other flavors at my future trips to Oakridge mall!
I just wish it was slightly cheaper. My friend and I shared the large which was $ 5.99, and I could easily finish that on my own since it’s so light.

I absolutely love this place. The snow is delicious and it makes your mouth and taste buds go WTF !? It is a very unique taste and flavor and it melts right in your mouth. It is delicious and it has a very wild feeling in your mouth. I enjoy the mango snow and the strawberry snow very much. I have had my share of snows that I did not like at this place but I always find something new that I love. The peanut was my newest love until I tasted the special. Keep trying new things !
Pros — The price is affordable and the portion is amazing. Make sure you ask for extra syrup if you like a lot of sweetness and flavor. There are also chairs in front of it so you can sit, relax and enjoy.
Cons — Only thing I can think of is that some of the snows are not so great and that it gets kind of messy. That is all.
I love this place and I believe everyone should try it.

Wow! I can’t belive I have kept walking by this place. At first, I thought it was going to be snow cones or, at best, shave ice.
This is much better — it is like frozen air and has almost as few calories. There is a good selection of both Taiwanese and Western flavors and the man who runs it is very friendly.
It is a huge favorite of the toddler — I’ll have to start buying her one for herself so I will get to eat some of mine.

I finally got to trying out this place with a friend and I have to say its amazing how this shop can get the texture of frozen cotton candy.
Hard to describe, its one of those you have to just try it. Not quite gelato, though as intense in flavor, not quite shaved iced in the sense that every bite is consistent. Bought strawberry which you can never go wrong with, but I can’t wait to test out the other ones too.

This place is a MIRACLE! OMG. I really ate a bowl of heaven today. When you first approach this place, you probably would think this place is your typical asian dessert place. BUT, it’s not.
Anyone who lives in the Bay Area must try this place. If you don’t, you’re missing out, seriously. And you won’t be cool. All the cool people eat at Snow Miracle.
The ice is actually FLAVORED! Now how many shaved ice places have flavored ice??? They have all kinds of flavors from lychee to green apple to green tea to passion fruit! Ordering a dessert here is pretty simple. At first, when my BF and I arrived, we were pretty overwhelmed by all the pictures. But once we got the gist of it, it’s really easy. First, you pick a flavored «snow». We picked milk. You can’t go wrong with milk for the first time. Next, you pick a syrup flavor. We chose peach.
When you put those two together, I guarantee you, you’ll have a mini orgasm. No joke. Also, they have instructions on how to eat it. The 3^rd rule I believe was «if you close your eyes, it’ll taste better». Man that rule is totally true!
The ice itself is NOT ICE! Well, it is made out of ice, but when you take that first bite, you’ll be surprised! The texture itself tastes like a cloud. I swear, when you take that first scoop and put it in your mouth, it’s like you’re scooping a piece of cloud into your mouth. A piece of a cumulus cloud I believe.
Anyways, everyone MUST try this place. At least once. It’s definitely one of the best shaved ice I’ve ever eaten.

Yum yum yum! So light and refreshing, Snow Miracle makes for a great alternative to the heavier dessert options at the mall. It’s kinda like indulging, but without the bloat and guilty feeling afterwards. ^_~
I tried the coconut snow, which was quite the treat. I’d liken the flavor to coconut milk or sorbet. But the texture was something new entirely. So light and delicate, I imagine this is what eating a snowflake is like… just not nearly as yummy or smooth, of course. Just before it dissipates into nothing but a delicious memory, Snow feels velvet smooth on the tongue. For a unique oral experience (Not THAT kind!), check this place out.
Funny thing worth mentioning: There are instructions on how to eat your Snow.

Weird, weird texture. My head screamed shave ice, my taste buds screamed ice cream.
The snow maker dude behind the counter had his annoying friend pester us with comments like, ‘Snow tastes like heaven on earth.’ His presence took away from the whole experience. Bleh, annoying little slob.
Got the Mango Snow and my friend got the Banana Split (which looked rather wretched, like. dirty snow) but both tasted according to flavor. I’d rather take shave ice though, cause snow really makes you feel like you’re eating flavored air. It’s THAT light. Definitely should try it, but I’d rather not have snow more than once.

I came here with Michael K. and it was like we were in Taiwan again, eating shaved ice and doing Asian poses (
), only we were actually in San Jose! I got so excited that I forgot to take a picture of my white peach shaved ice, which was pretty delicious.
The store itself is very modest, located in the corner of Oakridge Mall. The shaved ice looked kinda ghetto in the pictures (
). I was disappointed about the lack of fresh fruit, but not really about the lack of multi-​colored sprinkles in my shaved ice.
You can choose from a variety of flavors including green tea, Formosa flavor (Guava I think), kiwi, cantalouple… I was really skeptical at first, but it turns out all the syrups are 100% natural! So indeed, my white peach tasted like white peach! The shaved ice was velvety soft and melt-​in-​your-​mouth refreshing, less icy and more refined and delicate than what you would get at typical shaved ice places around the bay. I’m used to places around here where they pour condensed milk on top of the ice, but at Snow Miracle the milk is PART of the ice, which really does make a difference.
For those who are on a strict diet… fear not! Each shaved ice is about 100 calories.
Also, the guy working was super cool. Woot.

The name of this place couldn’t be more accurate. The snow shaved ice here is nothing short of a miracle.
Snow Miracle is an import from Taiwan, where the most delicious shaved ice is born. What makes this shaved ice stand apart from the rest is its texture and taste. The texture is literally like freshly fallen snow. They do this by taking a big block of ice and actually shaving the ice into what ends up looking like really thin pieces of paper. The taste is achieved by mixing milk and other flavors into the ice before it is frozen and by using fresh ingredients. In Taiwan, I had mango shaved ice every day topped with fresh cubes of mango and condensed milk.
Snow Miracle gets the texture down. It’s almost like an exact replica of what you get in Taiwan. I just wish the bowls were bigger, which basically means I wish I got two orders instead of just one. I got the Milk Snow with Mango, meaning they shaved the milk ice and drizzled natural mango syrup on top. At first, I thought the syrup would be lame, but after talking with the worker there, he explained that everything was made from natural ingredients, not concentrate or preservatives. After tasting the mango syrup, I knew he wasn’t lying. It was awesome. I also tried the White Peach Snow, but nothing is as good or nostalgic as a mango flavored shaved ice. The best part is that it’s a really light dessert and never leaves you feeling gross or guilty.
If I wasn’t going to school soon, I would have talked with the owner to manage a place in Los Angeles or something just so that I could have it every freaking day. And when mangoes are in season, I would cut my own cubes and put them on top. But I can’t, so until then, I’ll continue making trips to San Jose.
GET: Milk Snow with Mango

The World According to Noelle
~Allergic Girl’s Guide to Life~
” I like sweet things.” Noelle W.
I’m an avid movie goer, Snow Miracle is located near the movie theater in Oakridge Mall. As advertised on their website– they have 30 different flavors, the taste is like frozen cotton candy. I had the French Vanilla Snow with Chocolate syrup lightly drizzled on top. It was tasty. It was frozen. It did taste like frozen cotton candy. Simply a light and sweet treat!
Noelle’s Notes
A good spot for a light dessert!
They have a frequent buyer card.
Noelle’s Post Secrets
Q: Could anything be sweeter than Mr. Sweet-​Tarts?!
A: Nah, never…

I had been curious about this place for a while and had seen several others attempt to do business in this little corner next to Target and fail over the years. But after I read my friend Amanda G’s review on this place, I knew I had to try it! (Some are) Lactose free and low in calories… perfect for my sensitive stomach.
This dessert is very popular in Taiwan so when I came to the mall with my In-​Laws I decided to take them here to check it out. They were both very surprised that it’s pretty similar to what they have in Taiwan. Cooollll… scoring brownie points with my Father in Law who is VERY hard to please.
I ordered the White Peach (which is not lactose free but sounded good at the time!) and they ordered Longan. The white peach was very tasty and flavorful. It’s amazing that something so sweet has so few calories and fat. My In-​Laws had the Longan which I did not like… I believe it’s an acquired taste for sure. Two desserts for less then 200 calories you really can’t go wrong!
Check it out… it might be weird for some to eat this since its so light and you eat it with a fork… but it’s pretty tasty and not filling at all. Just the right amount of sweetness for your mouth after dinner or lunch.
We will definitely be back! It will be my summer love affair when at the mall (which is a lot hehe)

WOW!!! This has to be one of the coolest things I’ve discovered in awhile:)
We never go to this mall, but the Target there had something that was out of stock at our usual Target. My husband was wandering around, and saw this place. Since the owner claimed it was better than shave ice, we were very curious. When I saw that nearly all the flavors were under a 100 calories, I was sold.
OMG!!! What a perfectly delightful food! As many other reviewers have mentioned it is similar to cool cotton candy. Fluffy, light, a nearly indescribable mouth feel.
It’s too bad it’s in a kind of inconvenient location. If it wasn’t I’d probably be back everyday.
I can’t wait to go back!!! If you haven’t tried this yet, you have to make the trek up there to try it. You won’t be sorry!
**It just might be the perfect dessert: lots of flavors, super low-​cal, and you actually get a pretty substantial amount for so few calories.**

ONE OF THE BEST ICE CREAM/​SHAVED ICE in san joseeee.
you’ll never taste anything like this anywhere else!
I used to work at Oakridge in the food court and read the reviews for this place and everyone had great things to say, i was so curious too about trying ice cream that was like flavored ‘fresh powder’ snow.
I went for the first time and got honeydew with honeydew syrup on top.
than 2^nd time i got white peach (verrrry good)
3^rd time i got the formosa snow (guava, orange and something else)
reeeeeeally good!!!
and today i got the yellow peach! has a good tarty flavor, but i still like the white peach: P
and ive taken people here with me and everyone says they loooove it and its something so different. Even on a rainy day i had this ‘snow’
it just melts in your mouth and is so light, doesnt make you feel guilty about eating it. The owner is Taiwanese and is a very cool chill dude!
he kept telling me to write a review and i felt bad that i hadn’t so finally got some time today :)
i only got 1 more stamp to go than i get my 11^th one free! yay!
lovelovelove the snowwwwwwwww

I’ve walked by this place quite a few times on my way to Target and finally tried it yesterday…
I tested out the lactose-​free variety in the flavor of red plum… at first it was really sweet… but I got used to the sweetness… it was good =) I got the regular size and he put this syrup over it. He gave me a couple pointers, DO NOT stir the snow and DO NOT smush the snow… I giggled and did as he said hehe… The consistency is so entertaining to me it kinda looks like tissues lol… I went, sat down at the leather massage chairs, and enjoyed my snowy treat =)
I am definitely coming back again when my stomach feels up to testing the dairy flavors… they look quite tasty! They also have these kinds of meal deals where you get all sorts of snacks, chicken, pot stickers, fries, drinks, and snow. all for under $ 20 they have about three different ones to choose from…
The guy there is very patient and let me stare at the flavor list for quite some time before I chose… I was entertained watching him bring out the brick of snow and make mine… he was nice and friendly too… and gave me a frequent buyer card which always wins me over…
I’ll be back for more!

I love Snow Miracle. I first stumbled on it by accident looking for another dessert shop, but the owner of the place convince me to try it and well… I did. It was so good. I love mango, personally.
According to me and some of my friends, we can say that Snow Miracle is pack full of flavors and it truly does just melts in your mouth. I really is like eating cotton candy, except with more flavors. Any Snow Miracle, you’ll try and I’ll bet you that you’ll keep coming back for more.
I’m always and willingly to travel by light rail just to get some Snow Miracle, and sometimes the light rail trip are usually 1 hr to 1.5 hr. but it’s totally worth it. Each time I go, i always try a new flavor and so far, every single one i have try is delicious.
Service here is great, the owner of Snow Miracle always gives off an amazing aura to the place. You’ll feel good being there despite the nosiness of the people at the mall and yet you’ll feel even better eating Snow Miracle.
Snow Miracle is a great «pick me up» dessert to have and you won’t even have to feel guilty about eating it verse eating ice cream or junk food.
Tell your friends, take your friends here… Snow Miracle is great to have at any time despite the weather. If it’s cold out, get Snow Miracle, you’ll just feel so amazing eating it that you won’t notice how cold out it is. And in the summer time, Snow Miracle is just the right light cool down dessert you need. On an autumn night, Snow Miracle is a great way to end your day.
I recommend having Snow Miracle whenever you want something delicious and yet you won’t feel guilty at all.
Oh yeah their chili fries are so good too, it’s perfect portion and right amount of chili for the fries. Yummy.
Y’all I don’t know about all this commotion of Frozen Yogurt and it’s craze, but you are better off eating Snow Miracle. Because it’s way more refreshing, more flavorful, more healthier and there’s no guilt or shame for going for seconds or more. I’m not saying I hate eating it, that’s just my opinion on the Frozen Yogurt craze.

I LOVE YOU SNOW MIRACLE!
My boyfriend’s brother works at Oakrdige mall and he’s been bugging us to go try this stuff. After my first bite…
I was in heaven.
Never before have I had a treat like this. This stuff just melts in your mouth… Its different from shaved ice because the ice itself has the flavor… so I ordered the mango one… So my snow was mango flavored, plus he put this awesome mango syrup on top. The same went for my boyfriend’s passion fruit one.
Seriously, the only bad thing about this place is that its a good 20 – 30 minutes away from my house in Milpitas. HINT HINT, maybe time to make one closer? hahah