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    Bapu Tea House

    3.8 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Taro Milk Tea
    Jessica G.

    Came here to study for a couple of hours. The lounge seating was really comfortable, I love the chairs. The flowers on the tables were real and a nice touch. It was really cold inside, but I had a jacket. I got the taro milk tea, which was pretty good, but the boba was a little too chewy. Staff were really nice and patient while I was trying to decide on a drink. Would definitely come back here to study!

    Thai Milk Tea with Boba
    Samantha B.

    The tea was just okay, which is the main reason for my 2-star rating. Service was quick, and the ambiance was very cute. The boba pearls had a good consistency and texture, but lacked sweetness entirely. The tea itself tasted "milked" down, and in my case, the Thai tea had an odd flavor.

    Brown Sugar Ice Milk
    Jen C.

    I came with my partner on a Saturday night because we noticed this boba shop was close to the mall we were at. When we came, we were the only guests there so we got our order very quickly. The ambiance was very cute and cozy - the chairs there were very low to the ground but very comfortable. We ordered the brown sugar milk tea which my partner found too sweet, but I loved it because I love sweet things! There were lots of snacks on the menu that I would love to try next time we're in the area!

    Nice selection of teas
    Gina Marie S.

    Open for only a few weeks, Bapu Tea House is sparkling clean and staff is eager to please. Tried that brown sugar ice milk tea today. Nice flavor without being too sweet. Would be a great place to meet a friend to catch up. (No food or pastries on menu.) Give them a try. #shoplocal

    Strawberry Matcha latte
    Diana R.

    Came here to study. Great atmosphere and location. Customer service was really nice. My drink was made within a couple minutes! Easy parking.

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    Glenn G.

    Honestly, I didn't know this place had opened next to a Harris Teeter a few miles away from us. We like bubble tea in general but not always with boba, mostly just as a drink itself. I popped in and ordered a mango tea. I appreciate that they didn't put in tons of ice but then again my tea was very sweet. I'd have to try some of their other offerings before making a more complete decision. In the meantime, Milklab is closer to our house and we are more familiar with their offerings.

    Oolong Milk Tea with Boba
    JJ C.

    Bapu Tea is a clean boba shop with some tables inside to enjoy your boba with friends. We tried the Oolong Milk Tea with boba. Unfortunately, it was pretty watered down, which prevented us from getting a good taste of their oolong tea. Overall, Bapu Tea is in a convenient area in South Durham, but we feel that there are better boba options in the area.

    Ube ice tea, mango fruit tea
    Emily C.

    Visited Bapu on a whim after spotting the grand opening banner, and it was a great surprise! My boyfriend and I got a mango fruit tea and ube ice tea, and both were delicious. We prefer 50% sugar boba and this tea shop delivered on that, unlike many others we've had before. The tapioca bubbles were very good--chewy and not too hard or soft, with a lovely brown sugar flavor. In the fruit tea, the mango chunks tasted fresh. I also watched them use organic milk in the ube tea. We didn't stick around for long enough to sit down (this was a random weeknight) but the interior was cute and clean. Several cozy looking lounging options. We're definitely going back!

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    Edward Y.

    Excellent new bubble tea house. At time of writing they've only been open a week and a half. Had their Mango milk bubble tea and oolong milk bubble tea. Quick glance at their ingredients indicated high quality and fresh ingredients used. Both drinks were excellent and their boba was cooked perfectly. Not overdone and mushy, not undercooked and too hard. Just right. Highly recommended.

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    I am not a fan of their process. They don't add milk and add creamer. I don't like the taste either.

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    Great atmosphere and friendly customer service. Highly recommend to come try their brown sugar boba

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    Love this place! I've loved every drink I've gotten, my go to is the Vietnamese coffee, soooo good and the service is always great

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    have had milklab at another location and this was just as good! i got the strawberry dalgona. super…read moretasty strawberry with that dalgona sweet foam on top. despite being busy, they made my order relatively quick. they have a register or you can order on the tablet. would come again for sure!

    Not the best nor the worst Milklab location, and pretty convenient if you're visiting Southpoint…read moreMall. With a boring food court on top of it, Milklab is a sweet haven found at the center of the mall building, by the central escalators. If you're riding down the escalator from the 2nd floor, you can see the big, simple "MILKLAB" sign on its roof. Unlike other Milklab locations, this is just a concession with just a side table on one end, so don't expect seats and tables you'd usually find a typical milk tea cafe. There's usually a kiosk for ordering, but the last time I went, it wasn't working, so I directly told the barista what I wanted: a large Purple Taro Latte + egg pudding topping (light ice, 75% sweetness level). I've ordered the Purple Taro Latte many times in different Milklab locations before, but this is the first time I tried it with egg pudding. I usually order it with taro pudding but after trying the brown sugar milk tea drink with egg pudding in Tiger Sugar in Cary, I decided to test it out with this sweet drink. Surprisingly, I couldn't taste the difference between the blend with the taro pudding and this one with the egg pudding. The flavor of the purple taro in the milk was so strong, it kind of masked the creaminess of the egg pudding, but it's still richer with it. Nonetheless, the barista got the blend right. I called the Purple Taro Latte the "best taro milk tea" in my review for Milklab - Cary (the first and best Milklab location), and my opinion still hasn't changed. This is not your average taro milk tea; Milklab proudly claims that they use the best ingredients such as organic milk and other premium ingredients, not the cheap powdery kind you can get from bigger milk tea franchised shops. And the Purple Taro Latte is one of the drinks that delivers that rich, organic taste. I've tried other drinks and briefly shared what I thought of them in my review for Milklab - Cary so I won't repeat them here, but what I can highlight more is Milklab's premium-looking branding with its minimal black logo on its quality cups. When you hold a Milklab drink, there's a luxurious feel, not just because of its elegant cups, but also because the ingredients inside are the best (except for its mediocre brown sugar milk tea). Overall Score: 3.9/5

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    So I'm absolutely in love with Bean Flower- not only do they have the best drink and unique Asian…read moredessert menu, they also have the cutest arrangement of stickers, art, pottery, and other knock knacks from local Asian-owned small businesses in the area. Love the vibes when you come in- it's a very hang-out friendly, sit-down and talk, can sit around and read with some background noise kind of vibe. They do have I think 1-2 small tables in the back! Really love the staff here, they gave really great recs and are so incredibly personable. I'm not kidding when I say that Bean Flower is constantly on my mind. It was Lunar New Year time around when me and my friend came! They gave us the CUTEST red envelopes with our order with a Bean Flower sticker. Absolutely in love- y'all come get your boba and desserts! We got their Thai tea and assam milk tea this time- I'm definitely coming back for their desserts to try next time too! I wish I had more money to buy all the art they had as well.

    Went back with my family and tried a few other things, still an 8.5/10 would recommend (service &…read moreambiance are ofc chef's kiss): - Matcha Milk Tea with Ube Syrup and Boba: Ube was more distinguishable prior to mixing up the drink, but the matcha itself was tasty and that perfect vibrant green. - Viet Chai with Boba: Too strong for me, but my sister liked it! All the spices were interesting though, and the boba was nicely chewy. - Dou Hua (Chinese homemade silken tofu pudding in brown sugar ginger syrup): Not too sweet, clear ginger taste, fun texture.

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    Wonderful place for dinner with a extensive menu. From the ramen, appetizers, sushi, and hibachi it…read morewas a difficult decision. We loved the Mojito Rainbow was absolutely delicious. We had the pan fried gyoza and pork buns that were perfect to start the meal Our server, Peyton, answered our questions and provided several recommendations. Great service! They have a full bar and the decor is nice. Terrific place and we will be back.

    My buddy and I finally made it to Kinya Ramen in Durham ( @kinyadurham )for lunch and I'm so glad…read morewe did. i can't wait to host a party in their massive karaoke room which can fit 50 of your favorite people. (they also have a smaller karaoke room that can fit 20 guests) A few of our favorite dishes included: Soy garlic wings which were crispy, saucy, and finger-licking good. The signature Kinya ramen; rich, decadent, and simply unforgettable!(my buddy enjoyed the tonkatsu ramen with chicken) The sukiyaki with beef; that sweet, savory broth is still living rent free in my mind Shoutout to the soup dumplings; even though i didn't get one, I lived vigorously through my friend's satisfying reactions And to finish, the taiyaki (a fried, fish-shaped pastry filled with creamy sweet red bean paste) served with matcha ice cream, plus brown sugar milk tea with boba. Definitely a go-to spot for good food, good friends, and a fun experience. - Special thanks to our amazing waitress, Claire, and the fantastic staff at Kinya!!

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