Tried the location in New York this past April and when I found out they opened one up in Berkeley I was so excited. My best friend and I may be crazy but we will drive an hour for good boba. And this is much closer. Pretty great experience. Interior was very nice, they made really good use of their space- did not feel cramped to me at all and was very pretty. Great for a nice chat or catch up. We came Saturday early evening, I ordered the Jasmine milk tea with whipped cream and pecans 70% sweet no ice and it was same great quality as in New York. Service was fast and did not wait long at all. We came after 6pm so free parking. Plenty of street parking but it is close to a busy intersection so be mindful of that. read more

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I was so excited to finally have Chahalo in the Bay Area and my first visit definitely didn't disappoint! The shop itself is super cozy and provides you a lot of seating if you want to drink your tea there. After ordering at the kiosk, we only really waited a few minutes till we received our order. My partner and I got the Jasmine Milk Tea w/ the pecan snow cap as well as the Oolong Milk Tea. Both types of tea were made to our liking, not too sweet or too strong, just something that really hits the spot! read more

My boba cravings required a boba fix. Chahalo did not offer an array of flavor options, it did present quality with two oolongs I had never tried before - rock and osmanthus. Both teas were included in the Homemade Boba series along with a fresh milk option. I purchased all three, one for each of us. This series only comes in the size M (medium) with fresh milk as the only option, the sugar and ice levels are adjustable. The Fresh Milk with Homemade Boba ($7.49) was 100% sugar, no ice for my little - she LOVED it! The milk tasted so clean and crisp, at 100% sugar it was not too sweet and the boba was flavorful with a perfect chew. The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea with Homemade Boba ($6.99) had a lightly sweetened floral green tea taste. It was SO good. My husband enjoyed it. The Rock Oolong Milk Tea with Homemade Boba ($6.99) sounds intimidating if you Google 'rock oolong'. The flavor was rich, complex with layers of flavor. If you enjoy a purer form of oolong, this one's for you. I loved mine, wishing I had the option to upgrade the size from M (only size available for the Homemade Boba series) to L. The prices are insanely inexpensive for the quality of ingredients used. The interior is clean, contemporary and comfortable. The cashier was very friendly, patient and assisted me with the options of customizing available to me. The order of three drinks was prepared quickly. The bag given to hold the drinks is such high quality and adorable. I will definitely reuse it. The only con, the straws are not strong enough to pierce the plastic protecting the drink. We used the end of a pen to make a hole first then entered the straw. My straw curled up and was pushed into itself attempting to pierce the plastic covering. Don't do it! Definitely worth a visit. Returned the next day for round two, but the store was closed at 12:49p. Says they open at 11a 7 days a week. Sucked! I drove out of the way to do a pickup. Call ahead, I will moving forward. read more

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My friend and I decided to try out this tea shop. You order on the kiosk and they make the drink pretty fast. I got the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea and the Chahalo Black Milk Tea Frappe. I got both with 80% sugar and less ice. The Black Milk Tea was very light in flavor. I liked it better when the whip cream melted and mixed in the drink. The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea had a more fragrant taste so I prefer that one more. read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I was excited to try this new boba spot on University Ave! The inside is clean and has a cute aesthetic. There is limited seating inside and ordering is straight forward on a self serve kiosk. I ordered the jasmine milk tea with boba, less ice, and 30% sweet. My drink came out shortly after I ordered and the service was friendly. I enjoyed the floral notes of the jasmine tea. The amount of sweetness was perfect. The only thing that was a bit odd was the after taste from the creaminess but overall it was good. I would come back to try their other drinks like the osmanthus oolong! read more

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New boba shop in Berkeley! The menu is smaller than most boba shops, and it looks like they specialize in tea. I got the Black Milk Tea Frappe (which is not a frappe, but it does come with whipped cream). The drink was delicious but a little rich. I loved the toasted nuts on top. I would likely revisit if I was craving more authentic tea flavors! read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was obsessed with ChaHalo (aka Cha Hua Nong) when I tried it in Xian a few years back. Loved it again in New York Chinatown and was SO EXCITED to see that it just opened in Berkeley!! We went on a Sunday afternoon and ordered at the kiosk right away. Waited a little over 30min for the drinks. Loved that there were some chairs and tables to hang out while waiting. Osmanthus milk tea was very floral with a strong osmanthus flavor. Roasted oolong milk tea was definitely nuttier with a clear roasted flavor. Both drinks were a bit watered down (maybe cuz we got large?) compared to my previous experience at other locations, but still stronger in tea flavor than most other milk tea spots. The drinks do run a bit sweet as well. Overall, I think this is one of the best spots for oolong milk tea in the Bay Area! read more

Chahalo - Large osmanthus milk tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

If you like Molly tea, you'll love Chahalo; deliciously fragrant jasmine green tea at a competitive price of $6.50 for a medium (no boba), I'm definitely adding this place to my rotation. My only knock is that the menu is quite limited read more

Chahalo - Jasmine green milk tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I actually came here a day too early last week; they weren't officially open yet. Should've known when there's a plank to cross lol. Finally made my way back here again though! There's an ongoing promo where the second drink is 50% off. Their free fridge magnet for first 100 customers promo ended yesterday though. Aesthetics here are really good. A lot of lighting and seats for people to hang out. I noticed they have a small drink selection but definitely feeling that quality over quantity vibe here. Tried both their rock oolong and osmanthus oolong milk tea with handmade boba. I recommend getting 0% sweet to get that good tea flavor. The handmade boba was pretty spot on too - warm, soft, and slightly firm in the center. The brown sugar didn't come off too strong but yeah I definitely recommend 0% sweetness level here. Will be coming back to try their other drinks. Side note: Y'all gotta be careful when paying though because the self ordering kiosks default to 15% tip. read more

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Super quick service and the tea was served fresh. Definitely recommend 30% sweet and light ice. The boba was surprisingly chewy and well flavored, would definitely get both drinks again! They also have a bathroom which is a huge plus for places in this area. read more

Chahalo - Interior - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Roasted oolong milk tea with the pecan snow capped top - boba is pretty chewy and sweet. Nice texture and consistency though. Tougher than the ones my kids got at teaspoon down the street. I liked the pecan snowy top cream read more

Chahalo - Large roasted oolong milk tea with pecan snowy cap top - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

The service was quick and the staff were very sweet. I enjoyed the traditional flavor in the milk tea. Will be coming back soon! It's a bit small inside but it's more of a stop and go. There are some chairs but it's a bit squish. read more

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The drink was quick and tastes great Its cozy inside. There is a good amount of drinks, not too much that you do not know what to pick read more

Chahalo - Osmanthus oolong milk tea and dark milk tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Chahalo black milk tea frappe 50% sugar. You can really taste the tea flavor, which I love. The whipped cream on top is so good, it's my favorite part. The entire store smells so fragrant. I will definitely come back again. read more

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This place has the best tea flavor in Berkeley. So glad they are so close to my place and UC Berkeley. I've tried 4 tea (roasted oolong, jasmine, osmanthus oolong, and black tea) and all of them are exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

Chahalo - Jasmine milk tea with whipped cream - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

The milk tea was good and the atmosphere was very nice. Will recommend to my friends. Services are very helpful. read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great to see new Chinese boba options opening in Berkeley! We got the Rock Oolong Milk Tea and the Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, both with handmade boba. The tea flavor was strong and the boba was fresh and chewy. The interior is also calming and aesthetic and service was fast! read more

Chahalo - Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea with Handmade Boba and Rock Oolong Milk Tea with Handmade Boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love their jasmine milk tea, the store is very nice, if you have ever stop by Berkeley, definitely give this place a try. read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

great service - great drinks - great people - great boba - great place - greatness all around ‼ read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have been here over 5 times since they opened and they have had the most consistent service. They are super friendly and although they had some overwhelming days they still stayed calm and pushed through. I have tried the jasmine milk tea, osmanthus milk tea and grape oolong. My number one still has to be jasmine milk tea with the pecan snow capped. read more

Chahalo - Jasmine milk tea with pecan snow cap - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I passed by ChaHalo and was impressed by the indoor designs. It was beautifully decorated and felt very comfy. The Milktea is freshly made. Hightly recommended for anyone who visit Berkeley to stop by! read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great Milk Tea! Love it! It's a new store recently open in Berkeley . Worth trying!!! read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love Chahalo! Their jasmine Milk tea is the best I've ever had. The boba is also a great texture!! Highly recommend read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice boba drink and great decoration! Absolutely love this fancy shop! The staff here are really nice and the service is excellent! read more

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Wow~ another new boba shop ~ ChaHalo. Like the classic Asian theme there, tried Osmathus oolong milk tea and Jasmine green milk tea ~ both taste good read more

Really ambient and cute store! The tea is very fragrant and yummy. Service was quick! read more

Chahalo - Osmanthus oolong milk tea with handmade boba - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great milk tea! Good taste and service! Love it!!!!!!! Will come back again! Love it! read more

Chahalo - Great service and taste!!! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had in China before and really excited to see it open here. The preparation was fast and atmosphere was great read more

Chahalo - Milk tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Chahalo tastes really authentic and flavorful definitely better than typical American bobas. The drinks have a great tea flavor and aren't just overly sweet. read more

Chahalo - Tea Rooms Near Me - Berkeley, California

ChaHalo oolong milk tea has a good strong tea flavor. You can taste the quality of the tea. I usually get 50% sweet but this time I got 100% and the sweetness level was well-balanced--not too sweet, but just enough to complement the drink without masking the tea. read more

We came in when they were about to close and they were super kind and still served us. Boba was amazing!!

Fresh-brewed tea, not powder. You can taste the difference immediately. The osmanthus oolong milk tea is a must. Clean spot, friendly service, fair prices. read more

Yum. People here are really nice, outlets are good and accommodations were great. Really yummy drink and it was warm on top of that

Speedy service. Very cute indoor decor!! Really fulfills my boba tea needs. Hell yeah brother

boba is nice and chewy and tea taste is very prominent! would come back again :) they also have cute magnets!!