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    BenGong’s Tea

    4.6 (445 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    L-R: Purple Rice Drink, $5.95. Osmanthus Rice Milk Tea $6.75 + Large Size $0.75
    Vic C.

    This BenGong's Tea location is found in a small plaza that has Hengzhou Chili King with a lot in the back. The lot itself doesn't really have enough parking spots available for the 4 or 5 businesses that are in this little plaza. My husband and I have been to the location in Arcadia a few times and decided to check out this location since we were in the area. We came here last Saturday night and ordered our drinks at the kiosk (not sure if you are order with an employee or not, but the 2 employees we saw behind the counter seemed busy working on drinks, since their backs were towards us). We ended up ordering: Purple Rice Drink, $5.95- My husband ordered this drink to be made with no ice and 25% sweetener. I didn't have any but he thought it was just fine and enjoyed it. But the size was rather small. Osmanthus Rice Milk Tea $6.75 + Large Size $0.75- I ordered this drink to be made with no ice and 25% sweetener. I was disappointed with this drink because the tea was overstepped. Quite a shame because that bitter taste lingered and had a weird after taste with the osmanthus (which is a flower). But the osmanthus flavor seemed a little artificial (I really like osmanthus and usually like to order it at tea houses so I am familiar with the taste). This drink did not taste good. ----------------------------- (Total= $13.45) Wait time was a little after 10 minutes. There wasn't really much interaction with the employees. The staff just placed our drink on the counter and called out the drink order number and then my husband walked up to the counter to get it. You had to get your own straw, which is right by the area where you pick up the drinks. I really don't see myself coming back to this location and probably won't be going back to BenGong's Tea in general anytime soon (the last time we went to the Arcadia location, my drink was also over steeped).

    Orange green Orange Jasmine Tea ( L )
    Connie L.

    I came in for the BOGO deal and was really disappointed with my drink. I ordered the Orange Green Tea, which I've had several times before and is usually my favorite drink here. Unfortunately, today's drink tasted nothing like it normally does. It was extremely diluted- more like water with a few orange slices than an actual orange green tea. I understand the store was busy because of the promotion, but that's something that should be expected during a BOGO event. Being busy shouldn't be an excuse for inconsistent quality. I paid for an Orange Green Tea and waited for my order, only to receive a drink that wasn't made the way it's supposed to be. That's why I'm disappointed.

    Kunous K.

    Very normal tea place. And by 'normal,' I mean aggressively average. The drinks exist. They are wet. They have sugar. Nothing made me gasp, nothing made me weep, and definitely nothing made me want to come back for round two. The popping boba? Oh, it popped alright -- right into my teeth with the enthusiasm of a tiny rubber ball that's been left in the sun too long. Hard. Not crispy, not chewy -- just... defiant. Now let's talk about the adventure of getting inside. This place on Valley Blvd has more iron barricades than a medieval fortress. The door facing Valley? Locked. Barred. Rejected. You've got two options: walk all the way around through the parking lot like some kind of peasant making a pilgrimage, or -- and I quote -- simply climb over the fence. Because yes, apparently that's a viable alternative they've just accepted as normal. Service is fine. Not warm, not cold. Just... fine. The kind of fine where they hand you your drink, you say thanks, they nod, and you both understand this is the last time you'll see each other. And outlets? None. Zero. Nada. If your phone's at 5%, may God have mercy on your soul because this tea shop certainly won't. Would I go back? Only if I'm already in the parking lot. And the fence is already open. And someone else is paying. And I've forgotten what popping boba is supposed to taste like. Otherwise? Hard pass. Hard boba. Hard entrance. Hardly worth it.

    Wishing tree
    Judy T.

    I like the ambiance and they have a cute wishing tree in the middle. Drinks are good qualitea (haha) and they have seating. There are cushioned bench seating areas and while overall it's a small shop, it's a decent place to study. I don't see outlets though. A favorite of mine is their bloom teas with a nice coconut milk, sago, and real fresh fruit. Definitely a refreshing drink that is worth the price.

    Uji Matcha Boba MIlkTea or 宇治抹茶黑式
    Kay M.

    Came during a weekend afternoon. They had a small parking lot shared by other stores in the plaza. Place was pretty empty when we arrived. They were having a promotion for the members where some of their drinks were buy one get one half off. We got the Uji Matcha Boba MIlkTea or 宇治抹茶黑式. We upgraded the drinks to large size for 75 cents each. Got 50% sweetness. Felt the sweetness level was alright. The bobas were too sweet. Would asked to not put bobas next time. Liked that they have an outdoor seating area. But there were a lot of people smoking outside. The indoors were really cold. So be sure bring a jacket. Decor was really nice.

    Seno C.

    Tea is flavorful, not that strong. Service is efficient The place is a little hard to find / locate because parking entrances is from the back and drive to the side of the building. Inside is clean, eclectic and well decorated. Definitely will come back to try other flavors.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a trendy modern tea house located at a shared plaza in SGV, limited parking in the small plaza Service: their staff are very efficient although careless, they made the wrong order despite it's specified sugar level and ice level via their kiosk ordering system Drink: standard and creative drink menu with a focus on tea drinks PEACH OOLONG MILK TEA W CREAM TOP - **** creamy and refreshing taste, particularly like their jelly and barley base, recommend OSMANTHUS RICE MILK TEA - *** overly sweet and served with ice, despite of no ice option Price: decent quality, expect $7~$8 per drink, and it depends on cup size, hot or cold, and any substitution

    Street entrance
    Majella L.

    While shopping nearby we were craving good boba. Other reviewers lead us here. Street parking was easy. Loved the simple chic decor and ample table seating. We quickly ordered on their screen and maybe 2 mins later, our order was ready. Service was quick and the servers friendly and helpful. My little companion really enjoyed her Brown Sugar boba drink. We'll be back especially when we're in San Gabriel again.

    Passion fruit tea
    Ling L.

    Space was nice and clean. Parking lot a bit small and about 80% full so parking is tough but not too tough. Service was really friendly. Got the mango pomelo sago for the kids (replaced the tea with water). The cashier was nice enough to point out the drink contains tea if I wanted to get that for the kids. Sugar level was well balanced. The kids enjoyed it. I wish there was a bit more mango flavor. I had the passion fruit fresh fruit tea with 25% sugar. Came with lots of slices of fruit (orange, lime, watermelon) and can see the passionfruit seeds. Needs more passionfruit flavor but it was still good. I liked that I can taste both the bitterness of the tea and the fruitiness from the fruit. I would definitely come back to try the other drinks.

    Celine C.

    First time at BenGong's Tea and ordered the Orange Jasmine Tea. I liked it - The tea was light and refreshing. The orange flavoring wasn't overwhelming either. Service was horrible though so I'm docking off one star. No hello, no thank you, just the two baristas behind the counter having a full on conversation while I sat there awkwardly waiting for my drink lol. It felt like I was inconveniencing them.

    Outside
    Ian A.

    I had a lovely experience at Ben Gong's Tea (San Gabriel). I ordered the Mango Pomelo Sago ($6.95). It's mango slush with coconut milk, sago, pomelo, and crystal boba. It's FRESH and delicious. I happily sipped. (Important: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment.) I arrived at Ben Gong's Tea (San Gabriel) on Monday (around 1PM). Parking is easy if familiar with the area. There's a hidden, spacious lot in the rear. There's even EV charging stations! Customers primarily order at the self-service kiosk. Staff is hardworking, but Staff appeared skittish when addressed. Staff interaction felt brief, but I appreciated how Staff attempted to greet new customers. My drink took three minutes and 40 seconds. Good time! As mentioned, I enjoyed the Mango Pomelo Sago ($6.95). The mango tasted fresh. The crystal boba had a light, playful bounce. And the drink is silky, chill, and smooth. I felt the urge to scream in joy bubble up as I sip. "SO GOOD!!" Regarding ambiance, Ben Gong's Tea (San Gabriel) is very clean and attractive. It's a pretty, calming spot. There's six tables and one long counter; there's even an outside patio with extra seating. However, there's ZERO electrical outlets for customers. There's none inside, and the outside outlets by the patio do not work. Still, Ben Gong's Tea (San Gabriel) has utility. There's customer internet with password; the details are written on a tiny paper taped onto the counter's register. There's also a game station (ex: Monopoly, Jenga, Uno, Etc.) for customers! The location also has a gender neutral restroom. And the music is fun & upbeat! Overall, I had a phenomenal experience at Ben Gong's Tea (San Gabriel). Compared to their other locations, this is one of the best. There's passion and care still within these walls. If you love tea & boba, this is a very easy recommendation. 4.9 out of 5!

    Drinks
    Kristine K.

    Honestly, the drink I got was good, but the overall experience just didn't really stand out. The selection isn't totally my thing, and with so many boba and smoothie spots around this area, this one doesn't quite hold up as much as I'd hoped. The service was pretty mid and the inside was clean but nothing memorable. Pricing is fair though. If you're nearby it's fine, but there are definitely stronger drink spots in the area.

    Ordering area
    Jonathan L.

    BengGong's Tea is a unique place that has creative tea drinks. Came across this place through a random search on my yelp page, so decided to go ahead and try this place out. I ordered the Passion fruit super fruit cup with Boba. Drink itself was good but didn't have that it factor for me. It was sort of just okay. I still enjoyed my experience at BengGong's Tea. Great place for a summer hang out with friends. I would come back again and maybe try a different drink. I did enjoy the fresh infused fruit that was inside my drink. It was a great creative touch from this place. The Boba was below average. The business has lots of parking available and restrooms are clean.

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