Stopped by this cute ice cream shop for a sweet treat. I got the pineapple dole whip which was…read moreyummy but not the best I've had. Michigan pothole was the best flavor we tried if you're a chocolate lover.

After dinner we were walking along the business district and ran across this little ice cream shop…read more The employees are young and very sweet. They have several flavors and you can try before you buy. My friend got 2 scoops in a waffle cone of honey lavender and he said it rated 5 stars! The owners were there too and they were very friendly and thanked us for coming in. We would definitely come back.

I've frequented this place a couple times throughout the years, but last night was the first time…read moreI've stayed and hung out there. It really is a great study spot and nice place to catch up. Both girls that were working were so kind and helpful. The drinks are reasonably priced and have many options. Last night, I accidentally knocked over my drink and it spilled everywhere. The girls immediately came over and helped me. I was going to go back up and order another drink but they made me another without even prompting which was so kind. I should've given them more of a tip, I just forgot because I was so flustered with the spill. So to those girls, thank you. I really needed that last night.

Their Vietnamese coffee is my favorite! Perfect sweetness and bold coffee flavor…read more The other drinks were good too. Sweet enough and boba was cooked well. I highly recommend. We went in the morning and one person was working. They were fast.

Lovely service. Friendly. And good selection of desserts in A great spot!…read moreShe was actually closed! And reopened just for us and our children! After we ordered a line up started to form and she needed up getting more sales then expected!

The places is filthy. I didn't want to sit down. I do like how bright it is. Never care for dark…read morecoffee shops. Service was friendly enough. Not overly concerned. Out of oat milk. The coffee was not good. My husband said, "well it's interesting." Breakfast sandwich was absolutely delicious. But don't be afraid to add butter to the bread. She brought us someone else's meal on accident. Then I went up to counter. She was sitting on top a flour container on her phone. I had already told her we had apple nachos yet. But she was not making it. I asked if she was gonna make it. She jumped up. Oh yes. I am. No she was not. Argh.

Got the breakfast po boy; I did get this as a carry out. Maybe I let it sit too long, sandwich was…read morevery soggy. And it just wasn't something I would get again. The service was fine, it wasn't busy and my sandwich was prepared in a timely manner. The place has a few seats, it seems like a quiet location to get work done. The menu is huge, so I'm sure there's something for everyone. Nothing jumped off the menu for me.

Newly designed 168 Asian Mart:…read more One of my favorite things to do is take people on what I jokingly call international food tourism around Metro Detroit. Not because I'm trying to convert anyone into a foodie. I simply enjoy watching people discover how much of the world exists beyond the handful of grocery aisles they've known their entire lives. For many Americans, walking into an authentic international market can be surprisingly intimidating. We become accustomed to recognizing brands, labels, and packaging. Remove that familiarity and suddenly a routine grocery trip becomes an exercise in navigation. My route usually starts in Clawson at Noble Fish. Anyone who only knows Noble Fish today would have a difficult time understanding what it used to be. The original operation was tiny. You walked into a modest Japanese grocery store and somehow found one of the best sushi counters in Michigan tucked away inside. The closest comparison I can make is the scene from *Wayne's World* when Wayne opens a random door and discovers a room full of highly trained ninjas. You weren't expecting it, which somehow made it even better. Over the years demand did what demand does. The restaurant grew. The market grew. White Wolf arrived. Additional space was absorbed. What was once a small hidden destination has evolved into something much larger while still maintaining the character that made people seek it out in the first place. From there I usually take people to the plaza where ZZang's BBQ is located. I call it the toy store. The plaza contains restaurant supply stores, bakeries, specialty grocers, and enough cookware to make most home cooks reconsider their life choices. There are roasted meats hanging in windows, commercial equipment sitting on shelves, and ingredients most people have never seen before. For newcomers, it is often the first moment they realize these foods were never designed for tourists. They were built for communities. The next stop is H Mart. By this point people have usually relaxed. The initial hesitation disappears and curiosity takes over. Instead of asking what something is, they begin asking how it's used, how it's prepared, and what they should try first. Then we arrive at 168 Asian Mart. Located in Madison Heights on John R Road, 168 has become one of the largest Asian grocery destinations in Michigan. Recent expansion and renovation have transformed the store into something far beyond the market many people remember from years ago. The footprint has grown dramatically, the selection has expanded, and the new food hall has turned the location into a destination rather than simply a place to shop. What I appreciate most about 168 is that it serves as a culmination of everything people experienced throughout the day. The market itself represents dozens of cultures and cuisines under one roof. The food hall allows visitors to sample dishes from across Asia without committing to a full restaurant experience. Just outside, the neighboring plaza connects visitors to an authentic Lebanese marketplace and restaurant, creating an experience that extends well beyond a single grocery store. What starts as a shopping trip often becomes something else entirely. People arrive worried about buying the wrong thing, unable to read half the packaging, and unsure where to begin. A few hours later they're filling baskets with ingredients they had never heard of before and discussing what they plan to cook when they get home. That transformation is probably why I keep bringing people here. Not because the markets are exotic or that the foods are unusual. Because every trip reminds people that entire communities, traditions, and cuisines have existed around them all along. They simply hadn't taken the time to walk through the front door. I love being a personal Food Tour Guide

This review is for the 168 BBQ and restaurant section of the store, located in the back, inside the…read morestore. The 168 restaurant offers a large selection of prepared Chinese dishes sold by the pound - meats, vegetables, noodle dishes, including fresh warm soy milk. You can also place an order for items pictured on the wall by number. We placed an order for the duck soup $10.99 - duck was good but soup broth wasn't flavorful and noodles weren't fresh and were overcooked. It came in a carry out bowl, comparable to an XL size instant ramen bowl. Service in this area was ok, the cashier taking the order was impatient because we could not understand what she was saying and thus took longer to place the order. BBQ - we ordered the roast duck rice meal which came with a lot of rice, chopped duck pieces, steamed green veg and a small container of sauce. Duck meat was very tasty but very cold, and deceivingly a small amount of meat in the meal because it was full of bones. Regardless it was still a decent value for $8.98. Service was quick, but a bit unfriendly as well. I would come back to buy the roasted meats but would buy whole or large cuts (I.e. whole duck, whole chicken), cut it up myself to minimize bones in each bite and warm it up at home.

Great, friendly place to get your boba. I've been wanting to get drinks from Bubble Tea Express…read morefor a while and am very glad that I had the opportunity. The store is much more updated than Waku Waku (I think?), also in Windsor. Pluses: - Strawberry flavored tea has just the right amount of sweetness - Bubbles actually taste like honey (!!!!)...I haven't found that anywhere else in Michigan. Plus they have the perfect consistency. - Accepts US cash! - Friendly service

Very friendly people with a great shop. I would definitely come here again! Only issue was that it…read morewas dimly lit and I had a hard time reading the different types of drinks.

This place is cute! They give glass jars that you can reuse for other drinks at home. The drink…read moreitself was not very sweet, so I'd try to get a little extra sweetness if you like your boba sweet. Also, I love when bobaristas are honest when you ask them for recommendations! Haha!

This is one of the few boba shops in Detroit! They are unique in that they offer a reusable glass…read moreboba jar with a hole on top for a boba straw. I got the milk tea and the service was kind. There's a few seats at the front of the shop and it's overall quite small.

Hidden bubble tea spot in Woodhaven. They have a good variety of bubble tea to choice from with…read moretoppings and cute back drops of the walls for selfies ...... it's inside a shopping complex right next to a BPgas station.

I was very happy with Boba Bear. It is tucked away in the strip mall with the liquor store and a…read morePizzaria. The establishment is super cute with some great photo op spots. The bobas were served up promptly with a smile. They were delicious! I ordered one strawberry milk tea & one coconut milk tea. I will definitely be back!

This place is ultra-cool and modern! I love the claw machines they have in here where you can play…read moreto win stuffed animals, plushies, etc. There is a wide variety of drinks offered here, and all taste quite refreshing. Service is fast and friendly, and there is also an option to order remotely in the store without having to wait in line. More seating would be nice to see, but that's just a little detail that doesn't take away from the overall cool vibe of this place. I'll definitely be back here again.

Drink and food was good. They offer $1 off if you buy something sweet to eat, so we got a Pain au…read moreChocolate.

This cute little place was great! The customer service was wonderful too. My daughter has a food…read moredye allergy and they were able to pull out a binder that lists all the ingredients in any of their products I will say, the drinks are incredibly sweet at least ours were. I took home the one my son couldn't drink because it was just too sweet and added fresh lemon juice,water and more ice and it was delicious! My daughters dye free lemonade and pomegranate bubbles was not as sweet which was really yummy! They have boba and bubble tea,macaroons,cute little trendy gifts.