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Danactive tastes better, does more, is healthier and only costs .50 cents a bottle.

So much better than halo halo.

The first time I had shaved ice was in Taiwan. Shaved ice, lots of fresh mango, all drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. In oppressive heat, it's much more refreshing than ice cream. These days, manual ice shavers can be found in many of the Asian/Chinese supermarkets that carry housewares. I was so happy and surprised the first time I found one. Then I began to notice that most of my local (NYC) Asian-centric supermarkets carried them, I just hadn't been looking for them. They're usually hiding amongst the rice cookers. The manual one requires a lot of arm power, but it should only be about $20.

Being Korean myself, I was literally drooling at these photos. Yes, patbingsoo is another version of shaved ice seen all over Asia, but the paht (beans) and tteok/dduk are what make this Korean version stand out.

You won't find this dessert at a typical Korean restaurant. It's an event in itself and most people go out with friends to Korean cafe's or dessert spots to split a refreshing bowl. It's also difficult to find a place that has the right proportion of ice v toppings, which is why making this summer staple at home to your preferences is often the best way to go!

There is a bar/restaurant called Maru on 32nd street in KTown NYC that serves a cocktail featuring this little drink. It is so tasty! If you are a fan, I would go seek this out.

I was excited to find this in the local market, bought it, and then discovered it was made in Mexico. My concern is that there have been so many recalls recently on food products made in Mexico. Thoughts/input welcome. Thanks.

Yakult is great, just too small! Had it growing up in Brazil!

Oh yeah, very fond memories of this stuff. I still grab it from Asian supermarkets every once in a while.

It's a nice tiny snack. I generally make it last by using my nail to push only a tiny hole in the foil and suck it out a small amount at a time. Just enough to coat the tongue and get the flavor.

it's a probiotic? I thought it was just sugary goodness!

Anyone who likes this stuff most likely grew up on it. My Brasilian girlfriend made me try it once and I thought that it tasted like cheap, chalky, watery yogurt. It has so much sugar too; 18 grams per 100 ml? Coke is 10 grams per 100 ml! There are more health benefits in a good yogurt than this tiny, sugary bottle that I will never again consume. Next time you drink this, read the list of ingredients... that turns me off right there.

grew up with Yakult and have loved it since i was a kid...i always thought that they should come in bigger bottles...around 250-500 ml! ^_^

love these too…ubiquitous in seoul and LA's koreatown. does anybody else think this is exactly what the original pinkberry flavor is in liquid form?

You can get different flavors now, like peach and banana. But I still remain loyal to the original. I wonder if I would like it as much if it didn't come in such a small cute package--probably not. Oh, and you just reminded me I have a few packs in my freezer! Time to big them out!