Average taste. Powdered flavors. Tapioca itself was okay. Price reasonable. Cute decor. Not too…read moremany seating area. Clean venue. Quick service however not the friendliest. Likely won't come back. Happy drinking.

a welcome addition to have a bubble tea shop at park royal, next door to angus t. it was quite…read morebusy and a little chaotic. there were a bunch of people on the side waiting for their orders, and a couple monopolizing some kiosk machine. i decided to try the lime mojito, with less sugar but it took quite awhile for my order. the lime mojito was citrusy and thirst quenching but missing the mint.

There is something deeply comforting about these handmade shrimp, chive, pork dumplings, where a…read morechewy dough is stuffed to the brim with a generous amount of juicy shrimp and fresh chives. While they are delicious pan-fried, the boiled version is truly special. Its unique texture is so remarkable that it stands out as the must-try choice. ​The experience continues with the Xi'an cold noodle, which arrive with the warm, irresistible aroma of sesame oil. Every strand of the handmade noodle is coated in a sauce that balances nutty, sweet, and sour notes perfectly, creating a playful harmony of flavours. Stop by at Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine to try authentic Xi'an foods.

Tldr- food is really not that great, save your time, money, and energy. Sophia provided the…read moreabsolute worst service from beginning to end. Just don't eat here. We visited on July 1 2026 and put our name down around 7:30. There were lots of people outside and almost everyone in the restaurant was speaking Chinese so we figured that's a great sign. We politely asked if they knew approximately how long it will take and Sophia responded "don't know" and walked away. We waited outside for an hour and we were confused why other people who got there after us were being called before us. I went inside to check the clipboard with the waitlist and there are tablets on the board covering the names. Sophia is standing there and looks at the covered board and at me but doesn't say anything so I walk back outside to wait. A while later I decide to go in and ask her and she said that she called me. I said I didn't get a call. She says you have a US number the call didn't go through. Okay so why didn't you pop your head outside and call out my name? She says no worries we will get you seated. Then they continued to seat everyone but us. And then she asked would you like to sit outside or inside? Doesn't matter, we want to sit wherever it's ready first. But I look outside and every table is taken and no one is even close to being done eating. We finally got sat and we immediately order 3 items before she walks away. Another table who comes in after we got sat, is seated nearby us. We have already ordered, they just sat down. A while later, they get all their food. We were wondering if we were being treated like this on purpose. I ask a different server how long it'll be until we get our food and Sophia comes and says she *forgot our order* Excuse me how does that happen??? She apologizes and said we will get a discount and something will be free. After another long wait we get our food slowly as it comes out- a lamb noodle soup with chopped up noodles (my husband ordered that thinking it would be the lamb bao so that was not on the restaurant), lamb cumin noodles, and 2 cucumber dishes. We tried our best but only ate about half the food- it was not good. For some background my husband and I are both Chinese and we love eating food from different regions of China and have a pretty good idea of what is good and not good. The lamb cumin noodles tasted like they were watered down? Texture was ok, very thin and didn't have a good chew or bite to it and flavor was off. We've had a good amount of lamb cumin noodles and this was probably the worst. The lamb soup noodles were not that great either.. I only had a bite. Cucumber was fine- the chopped cucumber was in awkward shapes to be picked up with chopsticks, and the spiral cucumber was very boring tasting, both just had vinegar in them. We've easily made better at home in just a few minutes. We were hoping that after all the poor service at least the food would be great. Unfortunately the food was very one dimensional tasting and very disappointing. Funnily enough music stops playing as soon as we get our food. I'm sure it's to rush the customers out of the restaurant. We left a lot of uneaten food at the table (very rare for us) and we go to pay. At this point we've been there for over two hours and over 1.5 hours was just waiting for our food. Sophia rings us up and I ask about the discount/free item that she mentioned. There was a measly $4 discount (haha is this a joke) and one of the cucumber dishes was free. We did not ask for it. She did not take anything off our tab. I decide to give her some honest feedback- that she was rude and dismissive to us from the beginning, and that if no one picked up the call maybe she should check outside (her excuse is that sometimes people aren't waiting outside so she doesn't go outside to call names). Keep in mind I have never in my life given such harsh criticism to anyone in the service industry and I have never even gotten close to even thinking about scolding someone. She says well the phone call didn't work let me show you and at this point I say we've been here for so long we just want to go home so I told her to please be better and we walked out, excited to finally be freed of this place and hoping to never come back. She then chases after us and tells us that the payment didn't go through. We go back inside and she wants us to pay again but I tell my husband to check his bank account first. At that point, she confirmed that it had in fact gone through already. Like this whole situation has to be some hilariously sick joke how it somehow got worse and worse and even worse. I do not feel good about scolding someone (why do I have to tell a grown person to be better?) but I do think that she needed to hear an honest critique of her service so she can improve and I really hope she takes it to heart. Management- please review this and please make sure none of your future customers ever have an experience like this.

Not the best bubble tea, but the only one in Abby. The…read morebubble tea has a limited variety of flavours, and they don't happen to have any type of dairy free milk alternatives. I had a fruit slush bubble tea and it was heavily watered down to how much ice was used. I don't think I would consider going back because the cost and lack of flavour. I recommend bubble tea in Langley in walnut grove over the Abby location.

I love this store, when I was a teen I'd stop by twice a week or so. The bubble tea is good (my…read moredairy allergy prevents me from be venturing any farther than the slush variety, though) Honestly, they have an amazing yakisoba dish and the fries are made fresh to order. To the other reviewer, there are other rooms in the back where the kitchen is. Keep it up! Love this place.

Basic shop; clean; friendly;z Fantastic bubble tea…read more The best bubble waffle - the perfect crunch to soft ration. A little slow because usually only one person working but it's ok. They have great daily specials; the extra large is amazing if you're like me and drink super slow. It lasts me all day I just top up with ice.

A very good bubble tea I like it Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum I like bubble tea. The…read morefood is the bubble tea. The service is good for bubble tea. The ambiance smell smells like bubble tea and I like bubble tea bubble tea there is good.

Same place as Bobatime. Great teas. Not powder made. Love the vibe & everyone is very nice.read more

Service was great and the mango bingsu size was standard and delicious. The decor isn't anything…read morespecial but it has that local dessert spot feel. If you're in the mood for something a little savoury, they also serve 5 different flavours of Taiyaki. I can't remember which flavours I ordered because I stuffed them in my mouth immediately. Bubble tea is a good value but nothing special. Still think it's a good spot to go if you're looking for desserts.

Absolutely love this place! I'm not sure if it's family owned, but it seemed like it based on the…read morefriendliness of the workers towards each other and to the customers. From what I saw there was a younger lady taking everyone's orders, a man making all the drinks, and an older woman in the back making the bing su. It was packed when I went. The line was out the door but well worth the wait. I'm surprised this place doesn't have more Yelp reviews based on the amount of people that come here. Although there was a long line of people ahead of us, it moved quickly cause the staff was efficient. You could see how hard they were working as beads of sweat started forming on their forehead. The Korean hospitality is just on a whole other level. My group ordered a mango cheesecake bing su, takaiyaki (red bean, apple pie, and cheese custard), plain yogurt smoothie with boba, and another tea which I forgot. Everything was delicious! The bing su was very light and subtly creamy. The takaiyaki was soft and crispy. It's made of croissant so that was tasty. My favorite was the apple pie. The drinks were also very refreshing. I was not disappointed with this place at all.

Their pearls are made in house and are relatively chewyer/"of substance"/feels like you're eating…read moresomething rather than chewing?compared to other boba shops. The milk tea is not bad. Sugar levels are adjusted so that 100% is comparable to 50-70% at other boba shops. Pricing is as expected. Overall solid option, and locally owned/operated.

Large Roasted Milk Tea with brown sugar pearls - $7.60 This…read moreplace is the best bbt in coquitlam!! It was quite busy when we went but I was pleasantly surprised the quality didn't dip. We got the milk tea with 50% sugar and less ice, and it wasn't too sweet! Also had a nice balance of milk and tea (oftentimes I only taste milk). Brown sugar pearls were fresh as they were still warm in the cup, and thus had a perfect chewy texture!

In the area and was thirsty, so popped into CHICHA San Chen. No seating so a truly grab and go…read morelittle place. The shop is bright, clean and modern. The staff were helpful, but more smiles would make customer feel more welcome. I saw two fancy brewing machines and saw the tea dripping out so this is a good sign. The prices are a little higher comparted to other bubbles places, but the freshly brewed tea makes it a higher quality of taste. I ordered the Taro Queen and enjoyed, and you can choose the amount of ice and sweetness. Loved sipping to find the taro paste but not alot of tea to drink. Not sure if I come back as there are other options.

Located by the bus loop at Richmond Centre station - easy to find location…read more Store is very clean and bright - geared towards grab and go. Got the bubble volcano made with oat milk - I am fully aware there is no tea in this drink, and the cashier did note that. However the drink was very disappointing - as it was 25% ice, 65% FOAM and probably got like 10% worth of actual drinkable liquid. The Brown sugar taste was good , not overwhelming - however the amount of liquid for the price paid was seriously laughable. - Oat milk does come out of the carton pretty foamy after you shake it, however that doesn't mean you serve a cup of foam. Will not recommend - bubble tea scene is super competitive, especially in Richmond -

This place makes excellent boba. It's probably got some of the most unique flavours around…read moreanywhere. We always find a reason to make a stop in Parksville on our way to Saratoga Beach for Astro Boba. The prices are very reasonable and they have a huge selection of drinks and customizations. It might even be a little overwhelming to people new to boba. The decor is very hipster with vibes like some dispensaries but it's all food and drinks here. Service is always friendly and fast so make sure you step aside to let others order if you're still deciding.

A slightly hidden gem located behind the Chevron and next to the pizzeria. There's cute neon signs,…read morewall art, and astro themed decor all throughout the store. There's a huge selection of milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, and baked goods all at a reasonable price. We got a jasmine milk tea and coffee mocha with boba. Both were surprisingly very good with great tasting boba. The business owners were also pretty friendly. I think they said that they've been around for 4 years now. Will be back when I'm in the area again!

Morning Star Bubble Tea is one of those hidden gems for those in the know. It's tucked away on…read moreHarbourside Drive in a somewhat industrial area near the auto mall car dealerships the area was once known for. For reference, it's beside Thomas Hass Chocolates, a block away from Spa Utopia and a private boarding school, Bodwell Academy High School. I was in the area and feeling thirsty so it was a nice treat to indulge in an ice cold mango slush with bubbles and coconut jelly. Next time I'm in the area I'll try one of their many food menu offerings like cutlet on rice, house special on rice, stir fried rice noodle, sausage and mapo tofu.

This place is in the middle of nowhere - industrial area by the waterfront. It's not bad though…read more The tea is good. However I'm here to write about the food. We had a couple of the rice dishes - - fried pork chop Taiwanese style over rice - nice and crispy pork - chicken cutlet - crispy and good flavor in the breading. However I think I ordered the wrong thing cuz it was curry tho the curry was good - mapo tofu - I know this isn't Taiwanese but I craved it anyways and it was good! Not too spicy. Only had a side of veggies. The only thing is they don't have some other standard fare like green onion pancakes. Would come back for helping of bubble tea and Taiwanese food.