Che Vi

As of the end of December 2024, Garden Grove’s Vietnamese gelato shop Mmm… Gelato & More (later rebranded as KEM) closed, giving way to a new and somewhat less distinctive dessert space, Che Vi. Although the branding and signage are so professional that the new business looks like it could be part of a chain, the Mall of Fortune location appears to be a one-off – and without some changes, probably will not spawn additional shops here.

Window posters and videos on Che Vi’s website advertise what appear to be large bowls filled with sweet milk, tofu, puddings, fruits, and jellies, but as we discovered when ordering the “Coconut Special” – an $8 item said to be one of their two most popular items – what you’ll actually receive will be plastic cups filled with mixed-up ingredients and ice, so you can assemble a bowl-like che yourself. We’re not the only ones who have experienced this at Che Vi, and nearly six months after the first complaints, those marketing materials are still up, giving visitors an inaccurate sense of what they’ll get when they order.  Beyond its lack of presentation appeal, this DIY approach leaves guests to pour, spill, and drop bits of their desserts, further reducing the sense of value for the prices.