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    4.7 (58 reviews)
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    Sophie Y.

    This was my second time stopping by because I wanted to try their banana pudding matcha. I ordered it at 50% sweetness, and it was good! The banana pudding itself was quite thick. They provide a small spoon, but I wasn't really sure whether I was supposed to eat the pudding first, mix it into the drink, or just drink it as-is. I ended up simply drinking the matcha until most of the banana pudding settled toward the bottom. At that point, it was pretty difficult to scoop it out with the spoon since it was all the way at the bottom. Regardless, I enjoyed the flavor. They even put a banana chip on top. My only complaint is the price--it's $8, which feels pretty steep for a drink. For me, it's definitely more of an occasional treat. Service was fast, and since I came on a weekday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded. One thing I do want to mention is the condition of the Dunhuang Shopping Center parking garage. I know this isn't the shop's fault, but the garage had a terrible sewage smell when I visited. It had also been raining, and there was quite a lot of standing water, along with overflowing trash. The smell was unpleasant. Hopefully, the shopping center management can address these issues because the condition of the garage can definitely affect the overall experience for customers and businesses there.

    Free Photo Booth located right by the entrance/exit door. Self kiosk is in that corner as well if you don't want to order at the register.
    Linda T.

    Overall a good experience. Guava matcha cloud ($8.99) only comes in 12 oz and was told there's no sweetener (it was sweet already from pink guava). Hojicha einspanner ($7.95 for 12 oz) was also great - roasted and crispy rice on top makes a nice crunch without adding any tree-nut crunches for the tree-nut allergens peeps. I got light sweet (can't remember if it was 10 or 25% lowest here) and I thought it's good enough for me. Mind you, I'm someone who likes my coffee as dark as my soul on a normal day. Guava matcha cloud is definitely sweet but a nice balance since I had another drink. Ambiance is pretty laid back. Reminds me of another bubble tea in Houston that closed down but less modern and more cozy, warm ambiance. At first, it seems like the line is crazy long (to the door) but it goes rather quickly and you don't have to wait too long for your drink. There's a free photo booth tv thingy near a self-kiosk on the left as you enter the cafe. Plenty of seats but when I got there, all the seats were taken and people were just standing around. Bathroom located down the hallway as you walk past by hundreds of the photo wall.

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    Darian C.

    I enjoyed the matcha einspanner and the hojicha einspanner. I don't know if the crispy rice at the top added much to the drink. I also tried the banana pudding matcha which was pretty good. There were a couple tables open and I had a meeting there but the music was quite loud. The drinks came out fast and there is a small photobooth station that was free.

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    Laura L.

    One of my new favorite boba places. We went for their BOGO and wow, the hype was real. I got the mango mango and the coco strawberry, both drinks were amazing. The mango was juicy and sweet, they put in a lot of big chunks. The avocado and strawberry drink was a big surprise as it was slightly savory but had really yummy textured with the strawberry and chewy jelly. There was a huge line when we went but it went by pretty fast so the service was good. They take your order and make it very fast. Inside of the shop was cute. They have a lot of seatings and the aesthetic is cute. The space is huge too

    Tri D.

    I'm not sure what the hype is all about but from my experience it was just fair. While the service was quick considering how busy it was, the decor was nice & the drinks look presentable. Taste wise it's just like every other decent boba shops, nothing too impressive. The first time I was here I got 3 drinks. Mango passion chill, mango mango & jasmine jade cha. The passion fruit had zero tea flavor. While I appreciate lots of mango chunks for my mango mango drink, the tea flavor was beyond weak & most likely from all that coconut milk, I wasn't a fan of the boba itself. It was so much toppings that I couldn't even enjoy the drink. Now the jasmine jade cha did save them from getting 2 stars. Good tea flavor just disappointed that they couldn't fill it to the top without ice. I would've been fine if you charged extra just to top it off. 2nd time around, I decided to give them one more go and try out two more drinks. I'm pretty fair so if I didn't have a good experience the first time but the service was good, I'm more than happy to give them another chance. This time I ordered the cha cha lychee rice & the peach oolong tea with foam. I'm a fan of lychee but once again tea flavor was very weak and most likely from all that lychee juice & sweet rice, which pretty much diluted the tea. The peach oolong was quite refreshing and the foam was smooth. Overall, it was just fair. Definitely did not live up to the hype but I will for sure give them one more go since the service was fantastic and the drinks did come out in a timely manner.

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    Ivy Z.

    Busy but still got my drinks pretty quick! Highly recommend the matcha here, beautiful green color and not grassy at all! I ordered the banana pudding matcha and the banana pudding was fantastic. Matcha was strong as well and not super sweet or artificial tasting . Went back next day and tried all 3 matchas 1. Matcha matcha (strong with thick salted matcha cream on top, most matcha taste) 2. Matcha einspanner (salty vanilla foam with crispies on top, fave) 3. Matcha latte (least favorite, just tasted like matcha and milk)

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    Lisa H.

    Cha Redefine is one of the MANY new cafes that opened up in Houston's chinatown. So far.. out of all that I tried (which is now officially all of them), Cha Redefine is my favorite. Vibes of the space are nice, free photobooth which is super cool, and service is not slow nor exceptionally fast. So standard service nothing noteable. Very extensive menu with lots of flavors and fun unique drinks that I want to try when I am back. - Mango mango: Truly amazing, and it is the reason I am rating this place so highly. This is definitely the best mango based drink I've tried in the bellaire chinatown area. It is a great balance of fresh and sweet mangoes, the texture is on point in that it is creamy and not icy (sometimes smoothies like this can be a bit icy, but this was creamy and rich), you get the fresh mango flavor and chunks. It also has the right amount of coconut milk so that it is not overpowering. While Cha redefine is ..quite expensive, I have to say it is indeed very good. Whether it is worth the price, that is debatable, but I loved my experience here. Caveat: I have only been once and it was great, so I will come back a couple more times and update for consistency of drink quality + other menu items.

    Natalie H.

    We tried the Banana Pudding Matcha Latte and the Mango Mango, and both were SO good! I had the banana pudding matcha and my husband had the mango mango. We enjoyed them so much that I completely forgot to take a picture of the drinks before they were gone Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

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    Anh T.

    I tried an order from Cha Redefine and had their hojicha einspanner. Even though the line seemed quite long, it moved quickly, and I got my order within 15 minutes. The hojicha had a deep, roasted flavor with a nice nutty aroma, and the creamy topping added a good amount of richness and sweetness. There was a good contrasty between the salty cream and the earthy hojicha. Great drink and would love to try some of their other drinks!

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    Tiffany H.

    Finally got a chance to try Cha Redefine! Nice interior w/ variety of seating. Totally didn't see the kiosk (to order) in the corner but the line wasn't too bad! Drinks didn't take too long to prep. Ordered Sri Lanka Ceylon Cha Latte (w/o whipped cream) & Hojicha einspanner. - really enjoyed the cha latte - Hojicha was ok, didn't expect rice puffs as the topper (did not finish this drink) Ended up trying one more drink: peach oolong w/ cold foam - also enjoyed this one, could be a little less sweet There's also a mini photobooth that prints a black & white photo! You also get a color digital copy via QR code. Overall great experience! We'll be back!

    Where is the rest of my drink? This just looks sad.
    M L.

    RESPONSE TO OWNER: No, it was not communicated to me at all and especially that my drink would be losing 1 inch from the top. Also, I've ordered your other drinks from the menu. Most of your other drink cup sizes are ridiculously tiny that cost $8 to $9 each. Also, it is super frustrating that your drinks come in different sizes depending on the selected drink. There is no standard to your drink cups. I've had 3 different cup sizes there. The customer does not get to choose the size. The size of the drink is put into whatever cup size your place dictates that particular drink to be at. ----- The parking lot is usually very busy, so it is difficult to find a parking spot. The store itself is tiny and cramped. It smells nice inside, and the decor looks nice. The drinks are way too expensive, and the drink cup size is terribly small. I've tried a few different drinks. Some are ok. Some are good but not great. The last straw is when there is missing an inch on top of my drink when I requested less ice. I asked for No Mochi in my Mochi Taro drink. You would think mochi costs more than the tea and milk part. That is ridiculous that I got charged full amount but did not get my drink filled up even when I requested no mochi be added. Not coming back. There are a lot of other places that are worth the value for what you get.

    Khang D.

    Another tea and boba shop at Chinatown. It stays where used to be Gongcha. Besides the decoration, I actually don't understand the hype of this one. The service was extremely fast with the huge amount of orders they receive. The staff were nice and friendly. The menu's almost the same with other place with few different items. I decided to try new item "Chia seed passion fruit beet". I do like they have sweetness option for almost of their drink, but mine tastes like watering down. Their price is also slightly higher than other places. Huge negative points, they don't have much seats, and the store was super noisy that I decided to take Togo instead of enjoying my drinks indoors. I might come back to try more.

    Melissa J.

    I still can't believe this used to be Gong Cha! The entire interior has been redesigned, and it now has such a cute desert-themed vibe that feels completely different from what was there before. The drinks were very good, and I was impressed by both the quality and variety. While you're waiting in line, they display their top 10 most popular drinks, which is helpful if you're not sure what to order. However, I definitely recommend checking out the full menu online because there are so many more options available, and quite a few I'd love to come back and try.

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