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This was the only boba spot I tried in Vancouver and I wasn't really a fan. Pretty small shop with minimal seating. Service was ok Jasmine milk tea: 2/5 my initial reaction was that this tasted a little watered down then I realized that it was just really milky and didn't have much jasmine flavor. The boba itself was just ok My boyfriend also got a strawberry matcha something and didn't like it because there wasn't a very strong matcha flavor
I visited Boba Run to try Nomsmag cherry blossom festival limited item. What I got: Hanami Strawberry Dream Fresh coconut strawberry milk topped with sakura marshmallow cold foam, served with three mini sakura sponge cakes for dipping. Includes 1 free topping: choose between boba, crystal boba, or lychee jelly This drink was so delicious. Coconut strawberry milk was nicely sweet and I could taste strawberry flavor so well. Highlight was sakura marshmallow cold form! When I dipped mini sponge cakes into cold form, omg, it was so good. I chose lychee jelly, and their jelly was nicely chewy and had great texture. I really like topping. And what I like about this place is that they know how much ice to put in drinks. Some places put too much ice and flavor faded, But, not this place, staff knows how much ice to put in. Overall, I highly recommend this item while the item is available.
My friends and I decided to look up boba places near our airbnb in downtown Vancouver and saw this place which was a 5 minute walk from our place. The location is in a prime spot where it is next to a mall and an asian plaza which is convenient to a lot of foot traffic. The place itself is small and it seems like it was able to accommodate 6-8 people if they wanted to sit down and drink their drinks inside. I decided to get the matcha watermelon drink and it was exactly what I expected, watermelon and matcha! It was actually really refreshing and I did enjoy the watermelon and matcha mixture but it mostly tasted like watermelon (I like watermelon so I didn't mind). If you want actual matcha I probably wouldn't recommend this drink as the watermelon is pretty overpowering but I do recommend if you do like watermelon! Overall, this place was convenient and it had some interesting drinks with innovative concepts to rival other boba places in the area. 4/5
Overall: A // 5 stars Drinks run on the expensive side, but makes up for it with really high quality and innovative flavors. I tried the Banana Matcha, which gave a very inviting fresh banana sweetness reminiscent of banana milk; this contrasted with the earthy complexion of the matcha that makes this such a sophistocatedly soothing drink. The staff were also proactive in ensuring that the drink would come out in a desirable fashion by asking about sweetness w.r.t. toppings, which I appreciated. So eager to try the rest of their menu! Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats
Honestly, this bubble tea place slaps. The pearls are chewy but not so soft that they're all melty. I highly recommend getting the dalgona toffee bubble tea (coffee free). It has such a light sweet, burnt caramel taste that's balanced by the milk base. The toffee is also yummy to munch on.
We got: Hojicha Latte w/ Honeycomb Dalgona Strawberry Milk Matcha Cream Foam Great, refreshing tea drinks. You can see them whisk the Hojicha and matcha powders. I like the concept of gradually enjoying a less sweet to sweeter drink as the dalgona sugar melts. They have daily $5 drinks which my friend came back for and it, Vietnamese coffee, was also good. No issues with service.
Boba Run is a cute and cozy Korean bubble tea shop that is famous for their unique and creative drink flavours. We got the Akbar Mashti, a rich saffron and rose milk tea drink layered with pistachio foam, chopped pistachios and real rose petals. Plus, it's served with two crispy pistachio butter cookies. The smooth pistachio flavour satisfies my cravings and I was pleasantly surprised by the cookie and milk tea pairing. Food: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Parking: Free street parking around Would I return? YES Pro Tips: * They update their menu regularly with new options and seasonal drinks!
boba run is tiny, tucked in a sketchy part of town, seating maybe ten -- two bistro tables and six bar seats. i detected a faint funky smell near the front window, but it didn't take away from the casual, lively vibe. outside, the streets are full of characters, making people watching as entertaining as the drinks themselves. the owner just turned 21 this month and has already built an impressive cult following with five years of service in the bubble tea business. to celebrate, they gave away strawberry matcha with boba to the first 100 people, and the line started forming an hour before the 3:00 pm giveaway. boba run stands out for its quality, no milk powders, just organic dairy or plant based alternatives, house made syrups, and premium teas and tapioca sourced from korea, taiwan, and japan. i got the strawberry matcha latte, made with real strawberries, hand whisked matcha, and oat milk. it arrived in pastel perfection: blush strawberry puree at the bottom, creamy oat milk in the middle, and a vivid crown of green matcha layered on top. bits of fresh strawberry offering bright pops of tartness against the earthy umami of the matcha, all smoothed out by the oat milk. a quick stir brought it together into a dreamy strawberry matcha swirl. the menu is playful and creative: chocolate churro shake, coconut kaya frappe, watermelon matcha oat, strawberry pepero shake, and fruit matcha lattes in pineapple, blueberry, and banana. summer $5 weekday deals keep things fun: monday, caffe latte tuesday, horchata wednesday, hk style milk tea thursday, genmaicha latte friday, vietnamese iced coffee thoughtful ingredients, creative flavours, and a loyal following make boba run a destination worth the detour.
I should love everything about this, I love strawberry matcha bobas and I've been seeing their ads all over. Came in during lunchtime on Friday and waited 20 minutes to order as there was 5 drinks ahead of me. Only one worker behind the counter. The boba wasn't cold enough for me, the strawberry bits were great. Matcha had a bit of a bitter edge to it and the drink was just slightly not sweet enough to mask it. Boba was cooked to perfection.
I got the daily special genmaicha. It does have a good roasted tea flavor but at the same time felt a little too milky as well. I was asked if I wanted half sugar as a default so I said yes but I actually prefer full sugar with this I would say. The pearls were nice and chewy.
This is one of the more innovative boba shops I have been, but my reviews are a little mixed. We first tried the sweet corn matcha latte large size to share, but then also drew to attention a boba fried chicken set that was fairly affordable (15.88CAD). Also, the area is not the best with parking (and it can be very expensive to park if you do find a spot) Sweet corn matcha latte: 3/5 - this one with boba and upgrade to large was 10+ CAD which is on the higher end of boba around here. Usually, the cups have a nice Boba Run logo on it but the large cup just feels cheaply made and had no logo. The boba is solid but the sweet corn flavor masks the matcha flavor. Boba fried chicken: 5/5 - as part of their hot chocolate festival run, this set menu had 2 fried ice cream shaped like chicken drumsticks with hot chocolate. The ice cream has boba on the side that you can add, making the experience very interesting. This was also really good value as it was enough sweets for 2 people to share. Overall, there are hits and misses about this place, so your experience can vary significantly depending on what you order.
The interior is really cute and they had plenty of options to pick from including seasonal drinks. I really enjoyed going through the menu as they had tons of fun flavours. I went with the strawberry match bbt. It was good but a little too sweet for me even with the half sweet option. The staff were very kind and the drinks came out quick.
Came for a banana milk with no pearls. Absolutely delicious. Service was fast and efficient. Love this little spot for a cute vibe and quick beverage !
Boba Run is located conveniently near both international village and gastown. They offer high end boba (bubble tea) drinks in a very upscale atmosphere! The staff are kind and great with recommendations. My favourite drink to get is the hk style milk tea because where else can you get hk style milk tea with boba in it?!!! Their dalgona drinks are also really popular and highly recommended. read more
You feel like you have to run from your parked car to Boba Run and run back. Without any dedicated parking lot, street parking in that area is hard to find and not...family friendly. Rushed to run ~ there was a waiting line and the front staff was trying to expedite the orders. Curious questions about their drinks were answered with a pressured response to hurry. Dalgona Topping ~ crispy & light, melts in your mouth. Barley Tea ~ very subtle, pretty much just iced milk. Without any indoor opportunity, waiting on the street amongst the iffy solicitation was too uncomfortable. read more
Cute little boba shop on Hastings, and right beside the iconic coffee bar. If you are searching for a little modern Asian flare to your day in the area, this would the perfect spot for that!! I tried the Strawberry Matcha that day and on top of that, I ordered a small snack to share with my friend. We tried their new addition the Bulgogi Bahn Mi. And tbh, their drinks were cute is what I would describe it. I did mix it a bit before actually drinking the rest of it. I did appreciate that their drink is naturally sweetened, and that the milk can be replaced with another type of milk. Which I did change it to an Oat Milk instead of the regular milk. I did enjoy their drink but was it enough though? Idk, i would just rate the Strawberry Matcha a 3.5/5 On the other hand, I did have a Bulgogi Bahn Mi, and omg I was not expecting such a fantastic explosion of flavour. At the same time, their carrots and daikon that was in the bahn mi, it perfectly pairs with the spicy pork. I did enjoy it quite well. The bread is not THAT crispy, neither was it toasted, but to be honest, I like it like that. This banh mi was a must try 4/5 Looking around in the area, this might be one of the top Boba places. And to be honest was very original and extremely modern to the touch. Would come back again if I was in the area craving for boba. Win win win read more
3 years ago
Tourist review! first time here! ...and probably the last! What I ordered: Assam Black milk tea with half ice and 25% sweetness with boba Summary: Food (tea): 1 star, if I could give it 0 stars I would. Food (Boba): 3.5 stars. Better but nothing special. Service: Also 3.5 Stars. Not bad. Ambiance: 4 stars. I like the logo. Now I know i ordered 25% sweetness, but it was because it was what the cashier recommended. It tasted more like 0% sweetness...and 100% bitterness. I agree with the reviews that talk about too much milk, because it was too much. And even the milk itself had a bitter taste to it. Even after shaking it a lot, the tea was still very unpleasant. I even thought about throwing it away because of how bad it was. The only salvageable thing that gives this 2 stars is the boba pearls itself. It was pretty good because it was soft, chewy, and actually sweet. The cashier was patient while my large group thought about what to order. Small and nice place. I like the vibe it gives off! The furniture was cute and I like the wall decor. Sorry that there are no pictures showing it. read more
It was our first time here since we wanted boba and this place showed up on Yelp. The place was super cute. We ordered the sparkling strawberry, Vietnamese iced coffee, and jasmine milk tea. I thought the drinks were pretty good. I would definitely come back and try their other drinks the next time I'm in the Vancouver area. read more
Loved this boba place! Their menu is extensive, and the front worker did a great job answering all my questions about the items. I got the strawberry jasmine refresher, and it was a delicious way to cool off on a hot day. The strawberry purée wasn't too sweet and gave the drink a great fresh taste. There were even chunks of fresh strawberries. The tea was refreshing, and the boba was soft and chewy. read more
While they have no seating space (as of Christmas 2021), their boba is quite excellent! * Korean Oat 'N Barley Latte + Boba + Honeycomb Dalgona ($6.20 + $0.50 + $1) - 5 stars! Delish. So unique, and like everyone says, the Honeycomb is a must-have add-on. * Fresh Strawberry Milk + Boba ($5.70 + $0.50) - 4.5 stars Also great, just not as novel. read more
When I say this is the best bubble tea shop I've ever been to, BELIEVE ME!! I've had many bubble teas in my time and this spot made me come back for more within THE SAME DAY! Discovered this spot on Tik Tok and wanted to try it so bad because their flavours looked so unique. It was the day of a giant snow storm in YVR, the city was not prepared so I trekked in the snow to obtain this drink. I ordered the black sesame latte with almond milk and coffee jelly. Y'all. I drank it within MINUTES ! It was so smooth and creamy and perfect amount of black sesame flavour. I went back a few hours later to try the matcha strawberry with boba. Also very very good, you can tell the strawberry jam was homemade. Service was quick and the lady working was super friendly! The store itself is really small but very cute and cozy. When I'm in Vancouver I will definitely neeeeed to run to boba run!! read more
When I was visiting Vancouver, I had to try out Boba Run especially seeing so many positive reviews I knew I had to visit this place! There were so many options to choose from from matcha to specialty milk teas. Strawberry Matcha Latte: I decided to go with this drink as I wanted to try a classic matcha drink. The quality was amazing and you could tell it's a well-made and authentic. It's a good ratio of strawberry and matcha flavours that went well together. The tapioca was a nice chewy texture and great with the drink. Overall, the experience was great - the service was quick and the staff was nice. The only sad part is that they close pretty early but other than that I would highly recommend visiting! read more
Feeling like a gem on Hastings. I love boba. And when I travel, I bring my love with me and promise myself to try out as many boba places as I can. And Boba Run was on my list while I was in Vancouver. There was nothing that I could complain about this place, except for where it was located, because this street was in such a messy area to walk around, even during day light. However, everything inside looked aesthetically pleasing. Although the space was not really big, I love all the decor, the color, and ambiance they created for this place. In terms of price, it could be a little higher than the other places. However, the quality of the drinks were impeccable and up-to-par with what they were charging us. Boba was soft and chewy, just like how I always like them. The staff even sifted matcha in front of us, so that was fyi, a nice little performance. Service was great and quick. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
I like the drinks. Good matcha I didn't order any food but I'm down to try on my next visit :) read more
I would definitely consider this an artisanal boba spot, with interesting drinks all over the menu. It gives me Boba Guys vibes, especially with their strawberry matcha latte, as well as other renditions. I ordered the pineapple, matcha latte, which was refreshing and desserty at the same time. The shop itself is pretty cute, but they don't have a lot of seats. When I visited with my group, they only had one employee working the counter, but it was only us. It didn't take long for our drinks to arrive. read more
3 years ago
I got dirty matcha which is matcha latte and espresso. I'm glad they could make it "no sugar" option. The drink was really good. Price is reasonable. The store is nice and clean. The receptionist was really patient with me because I didn't know what to ordered and it took me a while. read more
2 years ago
I have been eyeing Boba Run for months now but only recently had the chance to try it. I I ordered their Mango bubble tea with almond milk and coconut jelly. It was over $8 for a one-sized (small) drink. As I am a mango lover, I really enjoyed the drink especially because it contained real mango chunks! Even though the size is small, they did not skimp out on the mango chunks and coconut jelly. Bravo! I love that Boba Run doesn't run on powder or artificial flavours. They offer in-house syrup, which I find is a better option as oppose to conventional syrups from suppliers. I will try their pearls next time! read more
Boba Run stands out among the large boba crowd. Their offerings are solid, rich in flavor, among the best boba shops I've had. In addition, they have innovations that improve the boba experience (rather than some shops that innovate for worse). I got the Dalgona drink with coffee. I really prefer sweetness in boba as just an accent, and that's what is achieved here! The drink itself isn't sweet, and gets lightly sweet as the honeycomb toffee dissolves. The sweetness I think is best described as an "herbal" sweetness, which is rather unique. Oh, one small suggestion for the restaurant: when the plastic of the straw contacts the plastic circular lip of the drink lid, it makes a sharp nails-on-chalkboard sound. Please fix this haha. read more
My new favourite bubble tea spot in Vancouver. The drinks here are not overly sweet and the pearls are delicious and chewy. The Strawberry Matcha Latte is my favourite drink here. The strawberry purée is made in-house and it tasted fantastic. I also like to get this drink with oat milk and pearls. The honeycomb Dalgona one was really good. The Dalgona topping melted into the drink giving it a delicious caramel taste. The Matcha Dalgona one was tasty as well, it is not super sweet tho. If you like your tea on the sweeter side, this might not be the one for you. read more
5 years ago
Such delicious boba! Looks very similar to the LA boba shops you see with the different layers. The honeycomb added on top adds a bit of sweetness and very pleasing to the eye. The strawberry and matcha was my favorite - the strawberry was so fresh and the combination together is just perfect! read more
2 years ago
I'm a coffee addict so I was really happy with their honeycomb dalgona latte as I could really taste the coffee. They don't use powder or artificial flavours and the honeycomb provided just the right amount of sweetness. The pearls also had the perfect amount of chewiness. I will be back to try their other drinks! read more
I LOVE IT, i got the dalgona matcha and they added honey combs for sweetness, ive never tasted anything unique before. The honeycombs are pretty much the inside of a crunchie bar and its amazing. Sucks how theres no inside seating yet! But definitely going back read more
Live close by so have been here twice. So far my friend and I've tried the matcha strawberry, hojicha latte, and Assam milk tea. My friend said the hojicha is nice and strong and I found the matcha strawberry really tasty as well when mixed together (didn't think the combo would be so good!) The time I tried their Assam tea apparently their expresso machine was broken, so the tea flavor was really light. I found out about this because they actually called me afterwards (I ordered online for pick up) to let me know and told me to go in next time for a complimentary drink. Great customer service! Though a bit pricey, worth a try if you're in the area! read more
Matcha is my jam! Matcha bubble teas are literally my go-to drink (except the powdered mixes). Call me picky, but I only like real matcha powder! The marketing for Boba Run reminds me of Boba Guys, which I had last in New York and quite enjoyed except for the little fly swimming in it. What I really enjoyed about my drink was how smooth the matcha latte was. There was no graininess or clumps; it was so smooth and silky. It wasn't very sweet which I don't mind since I usually get my matcha lattes unsweetened. Despite it not being sweet, it also wasn't bitter. The drink itself was quite well executed though the pearls were average in my opinion. They weren't good, but also not bad. They were pretty standard and nothing to rave about. Overall, I enjoyed my drink though I didn't think it was anything too memorable. Based on my first experience, this wouldn't be a place I would be tempted to return to. However, they seem to have a lot of interesting things on the menu which sound pretty intriguing. read more
3 years ago
It was pretty average. The boba was a little overcooked, slimy. My tea also had an odd aftertaste and lingering powdery feel at the back of my throat. read more
Boba Run sets itself apart from the other bubble tea shops in Vancouver with their natural ingredients with no artificial flavours. I've been on the lookout for awesome matcha drink stores in Vancouver and this absolutely fits the bill. They use matcha from Whisk Premium Matcha and it didn't have the powdery taste that a lot of matcha drinks have. I ended up getting their matcha strawberry latte and the flavors blended very well. I also tried their crystal boba as they had run out of regular boba and it was a great alternative, somewhere in between boba and jellies in texture. I will definitely be back to try some of their other offerings! read more
4 years ago
Decent bubble tea but for the price I've had much better. Staff are polite and place is clean. Some street parkings around and walkable to the bus or skytrain station. Small place so only a couple seats and get pretty tight in there so most people take it to go. Not that many selections but tastes fine. They have other pastries which I might try if I'm around the area but overall, not a place I'd travel all the way for. read more
4 years ago
I've been wanting to try Boba Run for a while after seeing so many photos and reviews here and I finally stopped by yesterday! I love the look of the store, it's very clean and has a nice sleek aesthetic. Currently they were takeout by the door only. The server was so friendly and knowledgeable, she reccomended me lots of drinks on their menu but I decided to try their most popular right now which was the Honeycomb Dalgona Latte. I decided to get it with pearls as well. I think it was a bit pricier than other Boba places but their menu is very unique and the ingredients quality shows in the drinks. I was given the option to change to a non-dairy milk and I chose Oat which was an extra $1 which I did not mind cause they used the Oatly brand which is amazing. The drink was creamy, not too sweet and had a nice coffee and honey taste, it paired really well with the pearls, which were the perfect texture. I really want to come back soon to try with my friends! read more
5 years ago
The banana milk pudding is so good and unlike anything I've had before! You have to try it! It went really well with the jasmine milk tea. The strawberry matcha latte is really good as well. They only have one size, 16oz. The area is also a bit sketchy so just be aware of that! read more
Cute small boba shop with street parking. Employees were super nice. We got the chocolate cherry shake which is a seasonal drink, my friend really liked it. I got the honeycomb espresso dalgona latte she said to mix it but it was very weak. I didn't really taste the espresso, but it definitely did taste better after the honeycomb melted. We also got the hk style milk tea, it was okay it was kind of a different tinted color than what we normally get for a standard milk tea, maybe ratio for tea and milk need to be adjusted. Good place to try once but probably wouldn't be on my list to try. read more
Got to try the boba run finally. I tried the strawberry matcha latte and the dalgona honeycomb latte. In general, they are both good and I love them. The strawberry matcha latte is better though in my opinion as the taste suits me better. The dalgona honeycomb latte is good but not awesome, so th3 strawberry matcha latte is more recommended. This place is recommended, and i would go back to try more of its other menu. read more
3 years ago
