I love it here. The inside is so quaint! They make the most of the space they have. It smells…read moredelish inside. They offer roasted brown sugar boba, milk teas, coffees fruit teas, smoothies and yogurt series bobas. Everything I've tried is delish and I've tried at least one menu item in each category. You can't go wrong! Shhhhh... I think it's my fave boba spot in Santee! Stop in!

Stopped by Daboba in late December 2025 and really liked it. I got the Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl…read moreFresh Milk with brown sugar pearls, and it was really good - just hit the spot. The staff was nice, and the place has a chill vibe with plenty of seating to hang out and enjoy your drinks. Everything looked clean and well kept, even the restrooms. Prices were pretty good too, starting around $5 for medium and up depending on what you order. They also have a good variety of fruit teas, smoothies, and yogurts if you want something different. I'd come back again and would recommend if you're in the area.

Many boba shops nowadays are hit or miss with their consistency, but every time I come to Kung Fu…read moreTea, it's always a hit. This location is in the Dobbs Center Shopping Center. The plaza can get busy depending on the time of day, so parking might take a minute, but it's usually manageable. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. The menu is displayed clearly on TV screens to the left of the register, which makes ordering easy. I ordered the Kung Fu Green Milk Tea with boba at 75% sweetness and my partner ordered the Oreo slush. The staff were friendly and the transaction was smooth. They also offer a rewards system linked to your phone number, which is always nice if you come often. Seating here is interesting. There are traditional tables and chairs, but they also have an elevated floor seating area with cushions. It's a pretty large space and I'm curious to see it when the store is busy because it's a unique setup for a boba shop. There is also games provided if you are looking to hang out here with some friends. They also provide free Wi-FI. The real standout here is the boba. It's never mushy or bland. It has that perfect bounce and a rich honey flavor that makes it different from other places. I've heard they produce their own boba, which might explain the consistency. The boba itself is sweet, I recommend lowering your sugar level if you don't like overly sweet drinks. The green milk tea was creamy with clear green tea notes that came through without being overpowering. The Oreo slush was exactly what you'd expect, a classic cookies and cream flavor that was smooth and sweet. That consistency is what keeps me coming back.

I love Kung Fu Tea...like love love. Every drink I've had has been delicious and consistently on…read morepoint. Not too sweet, super refreshing, and always hits the spot when I'm craving boba. The staff is friendly, fast, and keeps things moving even when it's busy, which I appreciate because I usually want my drink now. It's my go-to place for a little pick-me-up or a fun treat. If you like boba even a little bit, do yourself a favor and come here. You won't regret it.

R&B Tea is a great boba spot in the area. Their drinks are always consistent, and the milk teas are…read moremade just right. The touch pad ordering system also makes customizing drinks quick and easy. Definitely one of the most reliable boba shops in the area.

This place has evolved in decor over time. I really do like their teas here and it's usually pretty…read morefast once you order. Only a few times there were one or two people in front of me. Sometimes if I don't feel like chatting I use the kiosk, but in reality because of all the questions and prompting to pay, it's a bit faster to go through the cashier. I haven't played on the claw machines yet but it's pretty to look at. I never win so I don't bother. I generally order the green tea with no sugar and get lychee topping so it sweetens the tea just a little bit. My latest favorite is the Hawaiian Fruit Green Tea. The menu above doesn't give explanation nor does the kiosk really. It states a blend of Hawaiian fruits. Okay?, so this comes in XL only. Well the reason being is because they do put a lot of fruit in it. I wasn't expecting this the first time, and it was so good! I love it. The only downside to this place is that they don't have any hot tea. I was super surprised I didn't notice, probably because I usually go to the tea place down the street. Convenient location in the same plaza as Aldi's. Very small inside, most people just take the order to go. Too loud to actually stay there and work. Great place for a stop over for some great tea.

Amazing drink . We go there everyweek. Highly recommend. My favorite is duck shit tearead more

Baristas are really friendly: Dana, PhHiP, Bela, zurumi, tiffany, william, cheyenne…read moreDrinks are great, tea is authentic! Environment is cool!

Top tier! We've had…read moreboba and drinks from LA and all through San Diego. We love a nice treat after church. This place is set apart The drinks are perfect, The Oreo is actually really good. My go to is the Thai tea, but now I'm conflicted as the manganada is probably my new favorite! Pricey but once in a while it's ok.

I absolutely love this place! It's consistent, quiet, and…read moreeasy to get to. The staff is always extremely kind & patient. The WiFi here is also good.

Chai Waii has lasted longer in this suite by the Library in Santee longer than any former tenants…read morein recent memory. There is a reason why. They are serving up delicious authentic (if not a little Americanized) Chinese food. On one of her work from home days, Becky ordered the Black Pepper Chicken: Stir- fried chicken w/ celery, onion, & ground black pepper. She subbed fried rice for white and added two orders of chicken egg rolls. She loved it. The portion size was large enough that we split the leftovers to take to work for lunch the following day. I didn't get to taste it fresh, but the next day it was still great. The chicken was tender and juicy even after a 2-minute nuke. The vegetables were tender yet still had a nice crisp bite. The entire dish had a nice peppery spice to it. The fried rice was great. After three minutes in the air fryer, the egg roll was fresh as new. Don't forget to ask for a container of the spicy mustard. Whoo! Hot!

Stopped by their place. Got charged $45 for tofu pad Thai and 2 plates of chicken with rice…read more Wouldn't give me thin noodles even though I kept asking for it, just "thick noodles". No flavor. Orange chicken was ok. Rice was mediocre. Not going back simply because the charge doesn't match the prices on the menu.

I'm a dog lover but still decided to try 3Cat based on a recommendation from a friend of mine…read more Came in and right away you can smell the sweetness, you can bropaboy catch diabetes is you sit in here for long periods of time lol. Jk The place is cool and decorated with 33 cats arranged throughout the store. The crew works hard and pushing drinks out as fast as they can. There are displays that tell you when your drinks are ready but aren't truly accurate. My drink was to take 28 minutes which stressed me out but actually came out in 16! The drink was delicious and very sweet. No complaints here. I downed it before I made it to the Pink Curebound Concert. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in here again. Be back soon.

Overview: very busy, long wait, but interesting and yummy drinks…read more ---- Cheese Berry $7.99: - Berry Smoothie, Berry Puree, Biscoff Crumbs, Cheesecake Cream - tastes like a blueberry cobbler in a drink form - I liked this one the best - indulgent, fruity, creamy, worth the calories Mochi Mango $7.49: - Not sure what type of smoothie (maybe mango?), Milk, Fresh Mango, Handmade Rice Mochi, Whipping Cream, Wafer Crunch - Drinking the mochi was an interesting sensation - the drink tastes the best if you mix it all up together - They say they have oat milk available on the menu and only after waiting for 20+ minutes when they notified me that my drink was ready, they told me they don't have any and there's no other milk alternatives - minus 1 star bc if they had run out they should take it off the menu or have a sign by the ordering kiosks - creamy mango flavor, thick texture bc the mochi ---- Notes: - parking is located around the corner and in the back - order from the kiosks (there's 2 of them) - adjustable levels of sweetness - seats available inside but can be very crowded - takes a while for drinks to be ready bc they're so busy but they give you a time estimate which is fairly accurate - kind of chaotic ambiance bc there was so many people inside waiting for their orders - the decor was cute and cat-themed ---- Overall: I'd come back to try their other drinks, be prepared for a long wait, and they might not have any milk alternatives

We frequent the Better Buzz down the road on Mission Gorge, so we have seen this place in passing…read more We decided to finally try it. I can't comment on the drinks, but we love the mochi donuts here. They have a wide selection of flavors. I'll be the ones I can remember: ube, funnel cake, churro, dark chocolate, strawberry, matcha, creme brulee and more. Favorites so far are creme brulee, dark chocolate, ube, and churro. The donuts are soft and a little more doughythan standard donuts with a good taste of the flavors mentioned. They are not overly sweet like standard donuts from Dunkin or Krispy Kreme. That's not necessarily a bad thing. I feel like the sweetness doesn't dominate, so it allows you to enjoy the flavors a little more. The place is pretty clean and staff interaction is okay to good. They have self-ordering kiosks for convenience and ease of ordering. The donuts are a bit pricey, but what isn't these days? Lol. I think it was 6 donuts for $18 or something like that. I can't comment on the drinks. I would order a drink here, but probably without the boba. I just don't like how the boba is stored wide open, uncovered. I think part of it is my mild OCD nature. Lol Parking isn't bad. We have never had a problem finding parking here. We are fans of the donuts here. Maybe I'll order a drink here some day sans boba. 4 / 5: Donuts No grade on drinks 3.5 / 5: Service 3.5 / 5: Cleanliness 3.7 / 5: Overall (rounded to 4).

MEDIOCRE TO BELOW AVERAGE BOBA (2 stars)…read more Yes, this is the boba place that offers a surprise toy in your cup... but is it worth the extra $4.95? I didn't feel so and went for a "pretty" looking drink on the menu and got catfishes and def caught off guard on the first sip. MUNG BEAN PANDAN LATTE ($6.70) - is it boba or an iced latte? I added brown sugar stir-fried boba to it. The drink itself tasted chalky. The mung beans seem to fall flat in the drink and I've realized I'm not that into pandan flavor - I don't hate but I def don't love it, just has an inquiring taste. The drink looked much prettier on the menu than in real life and maybe not pick a drink based on its photo as the flavor may not add up. After a few sips I was over it. Until the next review..

Located in the Parkway Plaza Mall in El Cajon is "Tea Monks". Sitting in the food court sits this…read morelittle Boba shop. I have to share my funny story first which will explain the 4 stars. First of all the service was great and drinks were made in very timely manner! I ordered my girlfriend a Taro Blended with boba and I got her son a Watermelon smoothie. When I got the drinks I smashed the straw into the table (pointy side down)... true boba people know this is a terrible idea because it gets rid of the pointy tip to bust through the plastic top.... Well I was thinking I could muscle it through and nope... watermelon smoothie EXPLODED all over me and the counter top... while people were ordering I was so embarrassed haha the girl running the register immediately grabbed the drink and said "don't worry about it I'll make a new one and don't worry about the mess I'll take care of it" is till cleaned up the mess but the gesture was incredibly nice seeing how it was my fault. On the other hand the Taro was somewhat watered down and was not like most Taros, the Watermelon smoothie I didn't try but lil man said he enjoyed it and drank most of it all down. I think if you're craving boba while out shopping the mall this place idle good but to go to the mall for this boba spot..... probably not. Thank you for the amazing customer service Tea Monks

This Boba spot has an excellent selection of choices. Every drink I've ever gotten here was very…read moredelicious.. I highly recommend this place .

Just want to give a big shout out to the staff member named Brandon! He was beyond kind and…read morefriendly and just had such great customer service skills. Seems like a gem of a worker. In terms of what we got, my friend and I both felt like the boba were too soft and blend unfortunately. And the flavors of the teas were just alright. Another staff member was cleaning the seats with a strong chemical cleaning product and eventually it was too strong of a smell that my friend and I just wanted to leave without actually finishing our drinks. I really liked the vibe there so I was definitely hoping I would like it and want to return. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd want to return, but I thought I would still give a big shout out to Brandon, who made the ordering and check out experience so pleasant. Hence the 5 stars.

Tried Mosa Tea recently and overall thought it was a pretty decent spot…read more The drinks are Taiwanese style, with a strong tea base. I ordered the Tieguanyin milk tea and the osmanthus Tieguanyin milk tea. Both had a rich tea flavor, which I appreciated. The osmanthus one tasted more like osmanthus syrup and it added sweetness Overall, solid drinks, but nothing particularly standout. It actually reminded me a bit of Wushiland in LA. The main downside for me is the parking situation. It's pretty limited, and nearby parking isn't the most convenient. Especially during dinner hours, about 2/3 of the spaces are valet for the restaurant next door, which makes it even harder to find a spot. Overall, a decent experience, but probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to.