Boba Upgraded! The Mochi Barley Burst Is an Absolute Must-Try. 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage has become one of my new favorite boba spots! This is a tea-forward spot that makes all ingredients and toppings fresh from scratch daily. Their most well-known unique topping is the barley popping boba. They use a real-chewy highland barley grain that gives off a nutty, earthy and milkdly sweet pop that makes for a unique texture. The fan-favorite drink is the Mochi Barley Burst which pairs a floral black milk tea with the popping barley and fresh handcrafted mochi. The tea does not have any artificial syrups and uses an organic milk with a bold tea base. The handcrafted mochi is super fun to have with the popping barley because it is pillowy and velvety. Make sure to mix it well together, so you can enjoy the whole drink for all its features. I like the ambiance of the shop. It's a smaller shop with some seating area. You order your drink at the self-service station. There's quite a few staff working to make the drinks, so we got our drinks in less than 10 minutes. I adore 3CAT and I would highly recommend visiting if you haven't already! read more

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Seasonal beverages here are excellent - the peachy strawberry glow was delicious. Parking lot is crowded, inside is large enough and even has a few seats (but not a ton), service is quick. And the drinks, from the few I've had, have been excellent. Vibe has the usual one wall that's more decorated in an effort to be more Instagram friendly, and you know what, I can't knock it. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Outside. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have updated my rating from yesterday's 1-Star to today's 3-Star because I was impressed with how the business owner quickly reached out to address my concern. They were very attentive and communicative, and helped address, resolve, and note improvements for the business and customer experience. They truly listened and it is evident that they care for quality. They owned the mistake but turned it into an opportunity for positive change. Over time, my rating will probably go up after more delicious drinks are consumed with more good experiences. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Choking hazard - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The drinks here are delightfully fluffy and cloudy for their mochi and the mango hits the spot so much! I mainly wish they had more drink to mochi ratio as we quickly got stuck with the mochi at the end. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered the mochi mango drink with 50% sweetness and whipped cream. Loved the fresh milk flavor of the cream paired with the mango's tartness and chewy mochi which was pleasantly unique and unforgettable. The store is clean, bright, and compact. There's a kiosk to order drinks. They have cute cat decorations and plants. If you feel like treating yourself with a special drink, this is the place. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordering is automated here. Our wait time was displayed as ~12 minutes and then it jumped to 20 mins for some reason. Two drinks came out to $16 with tip which is a little pricey in my opinion. It's a nice treat every now and then but definitely a splurge. They also messed up and added popping boba in my friend's drink even though he wanted it plain. read more

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genuinely one of my fav drinks ever since i was introduced to it. i had 3 this week and would've gladly had more. mango season makes this even better and its just both refreshing and creamy and i love the texture. no complaints read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - mochi mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I feel like this 3Cat location is better than the other locations. We ordered the avocado smoothie which came with crystal boba and mango puree, and we also ordered the matcha smoothie which came with their signature mochi. Their drinks are consistently good and you can really taste the fruit and the freshness of the smoothie. We received our drinks within 10 minutes of ordering. This location can get super busy though, especially on the weekends right after dinner. We've waited upwards of 30 minutes during that time. Would recommend ordering online if you decide to get 3Cat after dinner on the weekends! They have some seating inside the store but it can get pretty packed. There is parking in a parking lot with other shared businesses. Although it costs around $8 per drink, I think it's a nice treat. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Avocado smoothie & matcha smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I m glad to find out that one of my favorite boba shop is in Korean town. I just ordered my favorite drinks, barely burst milk tea and mochi mango. I ordered through online and pick it up since parking could be very challenging around this area. They have shared parking lot and I was allowed to park briefly for pick up. read more

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Kind of a dirty location :( but the drinks are great.. they taste good and look good. The customer service was very nice, which I appreciated. The parking situation is pretty horrendous though. Overall not a bad spot, just wish it was a little cleaner and easier to park. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Cats - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been trying different 3CAT locations lately and something I've noticed is that they seem to specialize more in fruit teas and fruit-based drinks rather than milk teas. This time we ordered the Jasmine Green Milk Tea and the Cheese Berry drink. The jasmine green milk tea was good and refreshing, but I do feel like their fruit drinks are where they really shine. The Cheese Berry had a really nice fruity flavor and the cheese foam added a creamy, slightly salty contrast that made the drink more interesting. Personally, I'm more of a milk tea person, so fruit teas aren't usually my go-to. Even though I can tell their fruit drinks are well made, they're just not my personal preference. If you enjoy fruit teas though, this would probably be a great spot to try because that seems to be what they do best. The shop itself is clean, bright, and very open, which makes it feel comfortable when you walk in. They use self-order kiosks, which makes ordering quick and easy, and the staff there were also really nice if you needed help. Overall it's a solid spot for drinks, especially if you're someone who enjoys fruit teas. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Jasmine Greeon Milk Tea & Cheese Berry - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The rice mochi topping here is Soo good. I either get the black milk tea with rice mochi, or the lime explosion. If you love citrus, definitely try it. I prefer less sweet for the lime. My husband's go-to is the rice frost. The popping barley boba is fun, and I think the drink tastes a bit like makgeoli. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I get the mango mochi drink and the mochi layer is delicious. The wait however can be very long! I recommend ordering online and picking up. Parking is very difficult as well and seating is very limited. Take out is the way to go. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango mochi with jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're a fan of actual fruit in your drink, I'd say you'll like this place. My mango drink tasted like freshly blended mango. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for a sweet treat before I ubered back to my hotel. I ordered their matcha dragonwell panna. This drink is really creamy and has a nice silky texture to it. Safe to say it was a hit. Ordering is pretty simple. They have an electronic kiosk up front where you can order yourself. Definitely will be back next time I'm in town to try more drinks. Try it out if you like. :) read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Matcha Dragonwell Panna - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Every drink here is delicious! One thing you absolutely have to order is any drink with mochi in it--it makes the drink so much better. They also introduce seasonal drinks that change throughout the year, and every one I've tried has been amazing. Definitely worth coming back to see what's new! read more

Went to 3cat tonight and ordered the same drinks that weren't made correctly last time, safe to say it tasted the way it should(a relief) My previous review stated that the lime explosion wasn't made properly and that customers were permitted to touch everyone's drinks on the counters, my drink was taken by a patron and I waited a long time. Two signs on the counter instructed patrons to not touch drinks and show their drink number upon pick up. The owner was super vigilant and responsive about the issues and I really appreciate that. I have had nothing but great experiences at the other 3cat locations like Arcadia and San Gabriel so I'm glad to see that Ktown is finally catching up. read more

This is currently my fave boba place. The combinations are unique but complement so well with each other. My faves are the avomango and mango mochi. The quality of ingredients is consistent and super delish. This spot is located in a tiny plaza with limited parking. I believe there is valet at night available though. The workers can be curt with you as they are always packed and busy. The place is small and can sometimes be untidy. The music is also very very loud so it is almost not ideal for hangouts, date night, etc. Overall, I highly recommend their boba drinks. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my top Matcha and smoothie spots. I love the AvoMango smoothie with less sugar and the Jade Matcha. You can tell their drinks are made with real ingredients and they taste very fresh! That's why I love the refreshing taste of the AvoMango. The Avocado balances out the sweetness of the mango and you can taste the yummy chunks of mango as well. It's in a small plaza but at least you can find parking. The drinks are top tier and the associates are very nice and helpful. I had questions since it was my first time there about sweetness levels and flavor profiles, and there was one associate in particular that was very helpful. I wish I would've got her name but I will go back and update my review. I highly recommend especially on the quality of Matcha. They got the real deal. I do like the interior and it's nice you can order from the touch screen pads. Nice and clean with great seating. read more

I have been here twice in the last few weeks and so far loving the drinks from here. The drinkable mochi from the Mochi Mango and Mochi Oreo are really addictive. 3Cat Mochi has got to be the best I ever had so far. The texture and taste isn't something I am able to find in other places near my area (I have tried looking). I have done both in store ordering using the tablet and via online. Both options were easy to navigate. If visiting in store, there might a wait since it seems this place is popular. There is available seating inside. There are little tables, benches and stools if you decide to stay for a little bit. Parking situation varies. Both times I went, on Sundays, there were ample parking and no issues. Wish they would come to the SFV. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Mango and Mochi Oreo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of the better boba shops in Ktown! I like their Mochi Mango, but this time I went I got one of their seasonal drinks, the Berry Cheesecake. It was good, it tasted like a drink version of a blueberry cheesecake. The berry smoothie part had a good amount of blueberry, but was a bit too sweet for me. The cheese part was light and not too tangy nor too sweet which was nice. The crunched up cookies were a nice touch, it was like actually eating a pie. While this drink was solid, it was a bit pricey for what it is at around $7.45. It was nice to try though. The have some seating and tables inside, but it isn't the best for a long period of time since they aren't the most comfortable. I do like the cat design of the boba shop though, it's cute! For parking, there's a parking lot in front shared with other businesses and I believe it's free. The service was pretty good and my drink came out very quickly. My friend also didn't like a part of her drink and they staff were able to remake her drink for her which was nice. Overall, a good experience here and I will continue to come back because they have some of the best boba drinks within Ktown. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Berry cheesecake - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got there right at opening and there was no line, thankfully. I got the mango sweet dew with less sugar and I thought it was great, full of fresh mango flavor. Definitely try to order ahead so you don't wait too long! read more

Dang this place is good. Came here after dinner with a friend in Ktown. She had been wanted to check this place out. When you walk in, you order at the kiosk. I opted to try the Mango Mochi since that seems to be the most popular. The mochi was SOOO good! It's not like chewy mochi. It's almost like a rice pudding texture. It's hard to explain. It's definitely sweet and FULL of sugar so of course if given the chance, I request less sugar. Make sure you come with space in your tummy cuz it is a heavy drink. Definitely worth going back again to try the other drinks. read more

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One of my top go-to Boba places! You order on an iPad and they call out your drink afterwards. There always seems to be a long line of drinks queued up, but it goes by quick enough. Ambience is loud, there's some seating indoors, but it's not really cozy and it's really loud inside so I wouldn't recommend this spot as a hangout spot. It's more of a grab your drink and go kind of vibe. Also a little grimy inside most times lol... But omgggg the mango mochi... DIVINE!!! it's my go to drink, sometimes i don't finish it in one go and I'll save it for the next day-- it STILL tastes amazing! HIGHLY RECOMMENDDDDD read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Let's start with the drink- I tried their special mango mochi signature beverage. The mochi and mango had great flavoring but it mainly consisted of ice. It was mostly what i tasted. Not so great. Did I mention that I waited 41 min for my drink? The place was packed. The lady in the front said that they do make the drinks in order but in batches. They made my batch ( I saw my drink with my name) 20 min in and I watched it sit there for another 20 min. I told the lady that the batch has been sitting there but she kept pushing out newly made drinks because they were being placed in front of her instead of pushing out the ones who were made earlier that was placed farther out. She ignored me along with another staff member. Worst customer service at a tea shop place I ever had. The drink was not even made well to begin with. Not worth it. The place was also not the cleanest. 3cat has uniquely flavored drinks but that's it. 40+min wait is shockingly not worth it read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango mochi beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came for the mochi mango smoothie! Place was happening! There is a space inside to sit. Service was very good. Bathroom is available. As for the mochi mango smoothie, it was amazing. Excellent. A friend got the rice drink, fermented type and not my jam. But he liked it a lot. Another got the cucumber drink , good. Definitely coming back ! read more

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Came here to try the drink in the recommendation of a coworker. Ordered the mango mochi with less sugar and it was yummy. Not overly sweet and the mochi was soft and chewy. Love that we can order online for pickup. They do have a free parking lot but parking was still difficult. People would parallel park wherever they see fit and trap you in so wasn't too fun. read more

I had not known about this specific 3CATEA spot until I had searched on Yelp and was surprised to see a spot here in KTown. I was very satisfied with this spot as they're a smaller spot with limited seating. Parking here is complicated, there's a valet person that will ask you where you're heading, can just tell them that you're picking up some drinks. Parking spaces are a bit tight and limited as the plaza has many other shops and restaurants. Staff here is great as I had a bulk order of 6 drinks. Ordered through the Snackpass app to avoid wait times and the order was ready within 5 minutes despite how busy it was on a weekend. This location is pretty cute inside with a self ordering kiosks to avoid waits, but ordering online is the way to go. Drinks here are pretty standard in comparison with other 3CATEA spots, my go to at this spot is always the mochi matcha, a refreshing drink perfect for anyday. read more

I was quite happy to see a 3CAT in Koreatown, LA. But, the parking situation in the small lot makes it so hard to access. It's valet, with a parking attendant. And sometimes he'll rudely ask you to park at corner or in front of another car, and tells you to hurry. Imo, it's dumb, because the lot is not always full. They instead, will put orange cones in front of the parking space. But I understand that other businesses in the property needs parking as well. Just my thought. The 3CAT here is not as great as the ones in the San Gabriel Valley. I can't explain it, but the taste is different... maybe the sugar levels? I always order their Mochi Mango, or their Mango Sweet Dew. I've tried their Lime Explosion, Cheese Grape, and Fruit Melody. But, basically I go there for the Mango drinks. You get to adjust your sugar level to your liking at every location. But every location is different. Unfortunately this location hasn't been extraordinary for me. I usually order online, as just fo pick up if I'm in the area knowing that the parking situation there is not good. Overall, this location is decent. I think better than most Boba places in Koreatown. The staff here is personable, and they'll always check to make sure your order is correct. Yes, 3Cats in general is one of my go to places for my Mango drink fix. But 3 stars for hard access and on and off consistency. read more

i honestly don't really get boba that much anymore but when i do, it's 3cat!! i love the texture of their boba and im still trying diff things on their menu to find a favorite drink. this time i tried the matcha dragonwell panna which is a new seasonal drink. i added brown sugar boba in mine. the cheesecake cream and matcha mousse combo made the drink very creamy and the first few sips were cool since i was getting different flavors - salty from the salted panna, sweet, etc. after mixing it all in, the drink itself was veryy sweet (i got regular sweetness) but that might've been also because of the brown sugar boba. it was nice to try but i'd want to try their other drinks next time. i took a sip of the yuzu berry and it tasted like a fruit smoothie. you could order through the tablet or with the cashier. there are only a few tables and the interior is very nice! they added valet more recently for $4, which is a con since the lot is not always full and they used to have the big parking lot for free which is one of the reasons i enjoyed this location :/ read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Atrocious parking + short wait time. Boyfriend really likes 3CAT, I think it's okay. Solid boba place with consistent quality and good drinks. We got the cheese mango ($7) and golden amber milk tea ($5.75). read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I first came to 3cat last July and got this drink. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. I came again today and it's just as good as I remember. This mango mochi smoothie is very good and I highly recommend! The barley mochi and jasmine milk tea is also very good. This location is a lot less busy than the San Gabriel one and drinks come out fast. It has plenty of parking. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mango mochi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Friendly service. Great drinks options. Mango drink is a must. Cute displays. Must return to try other drinks. read more

I always come to 3CAT to satisfy my mochi drink cravings and it has always hit the spot so far. I've tried all the mochi drink flavors now and my top two are the barley tea and mango! Parking can be limited but still a great spot for a quick pick up. I can only speak for the mochi drinks but I highly recommend them haha read more

I LOVE the drinks here. I've tried several different ones and they are all delicious. Very tea forward and if you get any of the fruit flavors they are very fresh and tasty. The seasonal grape series they did a few months ago are my favorite. I crave it and wish they had them year round. Mango drinks are also very good. There is usually a line whenever i go but i think it is worth the wait. Also a little on the pricey side but on par with most tea places. If you don't like your drink they will remake it for you so Win Win!! read more

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Parking is valet only ($4.00). The place is small with limited seating, and you order from a kiosk. We got the Mango Mochi and asked for no sugar, it was still surprisingly good. The mochi added a nice chewy texture that made it interesting. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything is great here, especially the drinks. I always order the mochi mango (minimal sugar) , which is more of a dessert drink, and the jasmine milk tea with minimal sugar. The sweetness is always just right. The jasmine milk tea really stands out because it actually tastes like tea; strong, fragrant, and not overly milky. It's easily one of the best jasmine milk teas in the SGV and definitely comparable to Molly Tea. You mainly order through a kiosk, so interactions with the workers are minimal, but from the few interactions I've had, everything's been good with no complaints. Overall, the drink quality alone makes this place a must-go for boba lovers. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi mango - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time trying 3cat and decided to order their seasonal special: rice frost. It's basically like the mini rice balls with sweet rice wine dessert. I LOVED it. The flavor was so on point and it was the perfect sweetness. The rice chunks on the bottom were perfect and I especially loved the popping barley boba which was such a good addition texture and taste wise. We ordered from the kiosk and our drinks came out fairly quick. This location was well lit however had pretty minimal seating. As for parking, it shares a small lot with a few other restaurants right in front. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Rice frost - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My partner and I came here after a day of exploring and grocery shopping around Ktown. We were recommended to try the Jasmine Tea with soy mousse and mochi barley burst tea. My partner and I enjoyed the Jasmine Tea with Soy Mousse better than the Mochi Barley Burst Tea! It was super herbal and refreshing, perfect for a hot day when you need to quench something cold down! I highly recommend this drink! The mochi barley burst was great too, it is definitely different but in a good way. They have actual mochi inside the drink, so it's hard to suck up the straw since it's so thick. I would get this again if I was craving mochi. The barley inside had a nice texture too. It wasn't hard or soft it was just right. The bursting balls inside the drink were also interesting! I felt like the barracuda from Finding Nemo eating these, if you know what I mean haha. They also have a parking lot, but it's kinda small.. BUT IT'S FREE. I would come back again and try their other drinks! I'm happy they're here in Ktown since it's difficult to find authentic and delicious boba. read more

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage - Mochi Barley burst tea (left) and jasmine tea with soy mousse (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Tried several drinks from 3CAT, and overall it was a solid experience. Presentation is clean and modern the layered drinks look great, and the cups feel sturdy and well-designed. The fruit tea was refreshing and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. You can taste the real fruit, and it's a great option if you want something light. The milk-based drinks were creamy and smooth, especially the matcha-style drink, which had a nice balance between earthy and sweet. The flavors are enjoyable, and this is a great spot for a casual treat or a refreshing pick-me-up. I'd come back, especially to try more fruit teas. read more

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