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    Bako Tea House

    4.4 (200 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Matcha latte
    Alan B.

    In the area and wifey was craving for matcha latte and decided to check this place out. There's no one in the front just a ordering pad on the wall. I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk (+$.50) and requested less ice and there's no option for that. Order came quick and wifey gave it a 4.5 star. She loved how smooth and earthy the matcha tasted but wished they had some kind of foam topping. They gave her less ice so she was very pleased. Overall: the shop was very minimal two tables one bench but wifey says if she's in the area, she would visit again.

    Bako hojicha
    Mike Y.

    Hojicha latte 25% sugar. Light ice. Sweetness was accurate to level. Good flavor Boba was chewy Price around $6.5 Not bad, would recommend to give a try

    Nanc E.

    After being here a few times, this is more of a tea house, but I definitely enjoyed their Matcha latte drink. The ordering process is fairly quick and straightforward, sometimes the staff will come out, if there is a line, but the self ordering kiosk does a trick. Usually the staff is in the back making the drinks. This is probably one of the most introverted stores ever, but the interior decor is so cute. This is more of a to go place then somewhere that you would hang out for a bit. Parking is OK, except for rush-hour where it's really packed. I enjoyed the drinks that I would come back several times, making this my preferred tea shop.

    Genmaicha Latte w/ Boba (Left), Oolong Tea (Right)
    Lauren B.

    Clean and modern tea shop with delicious, flavorful, and strong tea. There's a lot to choose from: lattes, fruit teas, loose leaf teas, and more. I ordered a genmaicha latte with boba (75% sweet) and loose leaf oolong tea (no sugar). Both very good, and I appreciate how powerful the oolong tea is as someone who loves a strong tea. I also love that they have an option here to get the cups sealed in case you aren't drinking immediately or just want the peace of mind knowing your drink won't easily spill. When we came, we ordered from a kiosk--no staff was available in the counter area except when making drinks. Not sure if it's like that often since it's my first time here. There's some seating inside if you want to hang out or just if you're waiting for your orders. Location is great, by Cerritos mall, but the plaza can get busy. Didn't have trouble finding parking on a Sunday, though. Highly recommend this spot!

    Menu as of 4/19/26
    Ren G.

    We just happened to come across this tea house after having dinner and I am beyond obsessed! Their aesthetic was just so pleasing to the eye. It's very minimalist, but in a good way. They also had samples of their loose leaf tea by the counter for people to smell if they needed help in deciding which tea to go for, or while waiting for their order. Ordering was very easy and convenient as they have a kiosk customers can use to put in their order. Once our order was in, we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks to come out either. They don't have much seating, but they do have a small bench as their waiting area. Now for the tea... all of the drinks we got, we were extremely happy with. They were so flavorful with the perfect balance of sweetness to it. The taste of the tea was incredibly strong and robust with every sip and I loved it! What we tried: Roasted Oolong Tea Latte - 5/5 I'm a huge fan of roasted oolong tea in general and this one was exceptional in its toasted nuttiness, and very moreish. I wanted to have a second and third cup of it, it was just way too good! I had mine with 75% sugar and it was just the right amount of sweetness for me. Earl Grey Cheese Cake Latte - 5/5 So creamy and decadent, and yet you won't get tired of drinking it because it's not overly sweet. They did recommend just 50% sugar and that's what we got--it's the perfect amount of sweetness in my opinion, especially with the cream top. Lemon Wintermelon Tea with Lychee Jelly - 4/5 This one was simple, yet still delicious. It was very refreshing and very balanced in flavor; although again, we just chose 50% sugar with this drink and it still had a lot of sweetness to it. Their lychee jelly is really good too and went so well with this drink! Highly recommend this place, especially if you're a fan of good, authentic teas and tea lattes! I'm already itching to go back and try their other drinks.

    Arthur E.

    Clean vibes tea house with various coffee and tea drinks. Went for an after dinner tea. Parking was a little tough in the lot - there's a lot of restaurants in the same plaza. Was able to order immediately from the kiosk. Ended up getting a hot wintermelon tea - I'm not a caffeine drinker so was very happy to see some warm non-caffeinated drinks for a change. Was ready in a few minutes - tasted pretty good, not too sweet, which was what I was looking for. Would come back!

    Vivian T.

    Bako Tea Cerritos is in a busy plaza surrounded by popular restaurants and dessert shops, so parking can be tough on weekends. There are only a couple of small tables for groups and a bench near the entrance if you're waiting for your drink. You can order through Toast online, at the touchscreen, or at the register. The interior is nice with a calm, relaxing vibe. The tea itself is strong but not very fragrant or intense compared to other boba shops. They're generous with aloe vera and toppings though. Bako Tea is a decent option if you're already in the plaza, craving a tea drink, or want to try unique toppings like oat or purple rice. But if you prefer bold, aromatic tea this probably wouldn't be your top pick.

    Genmaicha & Earl Grey Cheesecake (ig: @cravingswithcat)
    Catherine N.

    The teas here are so flavorful, strong, and creamy. My favorite is the Genmaicha, it has an almost nutty flavor to it. It's a smaller space with only two tables on the inside, but I really like the vibe of it. You can order through the kiosk or with the cashier. I asked if I could customize a drink, but unfortunately they don't. Please bring a Jasmine Matcha onto the menu, it would be soooo good. ig: @cravingswithcat

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    Andre T.

    Bako specializes in premium teas, and their boba is great. The texture is perfectly balanced, not too soft nor hard. I tried their Phoenix Oolong Tea Latte. I'm usually not a latte person, but this one was perfect. The tea had a nice blend of honey and floral notes. The ordering process is straightforward. You can place your order at the kiosks, and the drinks were prepared in the back. There are a few tables inside for customers to enjoy their beverages. Parking is convenient, as Bako is located in a plaza with a shared parking lot. If you find yourself in the area looking for boba, I highly recommend stopping by Bako.

    Osmanthus Amber Oolong Tea
    Ana T.

    I came here in the afternoon to get a tea. The store was spacious but has one kiosk, two tables, and a small bench. I ordered the Osmanthus Amber Oolong Tea and less sweet. It was full very sweet, so it can go down one more level of sweetness. It was very good though. I wanted a receipt, but I don't see the printer, and the employee didn't give me a copy. I unfortunately forgot about it. They should put the printer where it can be seen and accessed if it is available.

    Helen Y.

    I was craving tea and wanted to try this place out. The place is quiet and chilll. I like the little teacup shell design. Service was quick. I got the hojicha latte with grass jelly and 50% sweet. That was seeet enough for me and tea was pretty good. Grass jelly was ok. It tasted like can grass jelly versus freshly made. I also got one with boba and I prefer the boba more than the grass jelly. I also got the roasted oolong latter and was also an okay drink.

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    Jessica P.

    I am not a tea person at all but I was convinced by my friend to give this place a try. Needless to say, I was so impressed and happy with my drink. I got the roasted oolong tea with the cheese foam and boba. It was perfect amount of tea flavor for me mixed in with the savory foam and bouncy brown sugar boba. I will definitely go back and get the same drink again! Kisok machine is available for ordering and they make your drink fairly quickly. The inside has some seating but it's more of a grab and go shop.

    Phoenix oolong and roasted oolong tea lattes
    Sarah C.

    Parking is available in a lot. The interior is super aesthetic with a few seating areas. Loved the vibes! I had really high hopes for the tea here since very few places offer the specific teas that they do - like my favorite Phoenix oolong. We got the Phoenix oolong and roasted oolong tea lattes. The tea flavor was definitely present, but both our drink were over-steeped with a very bitter aftertaste. Disappointing cuz I can tell the tea leaves they use are really high quality. I'm hoping this was just a fluke as I heard great things from other people.

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