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    ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea

    4.3 (320 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Rachel C.

    Ordered the original Thai tea with boba and the green Thai tea.I thought they were both good! It was clean inside and plenty of seating, no line and you get your drink fast. There's free parking too

    Original Thai Tea
    Lea K.

    Easy parking as it has its own lot. Ordered the original Thai tea and came out quick! It was delicious and would definitely come again to try different flavors!

    Martina W.

    After taking two sips from a straw, this is how much you get for $5.75. I asked for a little less ice, and they did let me know the cup wouldn't be full. They also refuse to give you less than 30% sweetness. I can no longer support this place. Having 3/4 of a drink I paid $5.75 for because I didn't want half the cup filled with ice is crazy. I was annoyed to see how empty it was before I drank anything but when I saw how empty it was after two literal sips, I had to take a picture and leave a review. This was the last straw, literally and figuratively...

    Two Thai Green Milk Tea and a Yuzu Green Tea with Boba
    Belinda T.

    Some of the best Thai tea in town can be found at ChaTraMue, a beloved brand from Thailand. This is a pretty sizable cafe in a rather strange part of downtown, but the upside is there's an entire parking lot with free parking--except the nights when there's the night market (not sure if it's still running). There's a machine you can order on and the drinks out pretty quickly, even when there was only one guy working late at night. Service is always friendly. I absolutely love the green Thai tea, it's much lighter and more floral than traditional Thai tea. They sell tins and bags of the tea you can buy to make at home! The boba is pretty nice too, not the best in LA but pretty chewy and they have it in pandan flavor as well.

    Sitting area
    Joe C.

    Located inside LAX-C's plaza is ChaTraMue. It's the quintessential Thai tea joint from Thailand. It was established in 1945 and has been trusted for over 80 years. They have a variety drinks, but they're famous for the very popular Thai iced tea. I opted for the Thai Tea Slushee, my wife the Original Thai Tea and my daughter the Sala Milk. For the Thai tea, we opted for 70% sweetness and it was still very sweet. We'll have to try the next one down which is 30% next time we're in the area. The Original Thai Tea would've been perfect if it wasn't so sweet and same goes for the slushee. I felt that if it was less sweet, it would be perfect. I'll have to ask if I can bring down the sweetness of the slushee the next time I'm there. As for the Sala Milk, it was a hard no for everyone. I've never had this before - even in Thailand. Unfortunately, my daughter took a sip and was done with it. Definitely will come back to try other flavors and adjust the sweetness levels of our drinks. Don't forget to grab yourself some tins of tea to take home and make in the comfort of your home!

    Thai Green Milk Tea
    Helen H.

    The brand is from Thailand- legit. There was plenty of parking when we arrived in the evening. I ordered the Thai green milk tea on the kiosk. I adjusted it for sweetness, but wished I could've adjusted the ice level. I was planning to drink most of it in the morning due to caffeine. Overall, I enjoyed it. At 30% sweetness, it will still quite sweet though.

    Thai green milk tea with boba

    Getting some of the most famous Thai tea, ChaTraMue is definitely a good choice to make. I decided to get some Thai green milk tea with boba. The flavor is definitely on the sweeter side, so order with less sugar if sweetness is not something you prefer in milk tea. The boba is fresh, chewy and full of flavor, all great factors I want in milk tea. This is definitely great value for money, and whenever evrace Thai tea, I will always come to ChaTraMue!!

    Alexandra R.

    #1 Thai milk tea for a reason. I tried both the original Thai milk tea and the green milk tea, and they were incredible in completely different ways--bold, fragrant tea flavor without being overly sweet or diluted. You truly won't find a better Thai tea spot than this. ChaTraMue is especially special because it's the original Thai tea brand from Thailand, established in 1945, and you can really taste the quality and tradition in every sip. This isn't trendy milk tea--it's the real deal. I only wish they had a location on the Westside of L.A., but until then, it's absolutely worth the drive. Parking was also easy thanks to their dedicated lot. 10/10 -- excellent, authentic tea flavor.

    Net A.

    Very serene tea shop and relaxing atmosphere while waiting for sister shopping next door! To cool hubby and I he got the iced Black Coffee while I got refreshed with the iced Lime lychee Honey Rose Tea...

    Sitting (colorful & beautifully done mural)
    Bienvenido A.

    Very clean and organized. Beautiful wall mural artwork. Cozy designed seating arrangement. Very warm and friendly reception as well as service.,Staff nicely gave us a heads up their coffees and teas has mild laxative effect with it. We have about 45 min. drive home but what the h...:: , ordered my black coffee anyways. Didn't pay attention but it was cold not hot ( expecting hot). Very different and odd taste. Sweet, bitter, pungent, rooty or earthy and not sure what but oddly I liked it., Big suspense was getting home safely from a different kind of accident. We got home fine and so guess the staff warning did not work for me. Eager to go back and try other item/s in their menu hopefully with more time to stay and make sure I'll be safe again on my trip back home.,

    Chau P.

    I came here to try the original Thai tea. I got both the original and green Thai tea. They are extremely sweet and very hard to drink until watered down. I recommend adjusting the sugar level to 25-50%. This place is for you if you like sweet drinks, but personally it was not for me. The service was great. The cashier was very nice and outgoing. It is also a huge cafe with lots of seatings.

    Rose Milk Tea (meh)
    Cristina C.

    This place was alright. Ample parking. Really wanted to love the Rose Milk tea but this simply tasted like milk. And the pandan boba (green coconut boba) just tasted like agar. Cute cup though. For the price it was lacking tons of flavor. It's funny how they advertise Natural Laxative effects on their menu, although I'm not lactose intolerant, serves as a warning for the less fortunate I guess (?).

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    Emery N.

    I ordered the Thai Lemon Tea. It came out within 5 minutes. It's extremely concentrated. You need to add in ice or else it's just lemon and tea concentrate. The store is spacious and has a lot of spaces to sit. This is a great place for dates and big hangouts. The parking lot is small though so you better come early to get parking.

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    Ask the Community - ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea

    Any substitution for the lactose peeps?

    We now have Vegan series which is Oat milk. We’ve been trying a lot of different oat milks in the US to ensure that the taste is still the same!

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    What a quaint boba spot that we came across on Yelp. The staff was awesome greeting us as we walked…read morein and said to let them know if we had any questions (we went straight to the self order kiosk). The staff told us their favorite drinks when we asked since it was our 1st time here. We ordered one of their suggestions, the Breezy, and enjoyed it. They had store made yummy chocolate chip cookies nice and warm too. They're about $5 each, but oh so good! Quiet place to relax, hang out, or get some work done. And their restroom (unisex) is clean! Not sure if we'll ever be on this neck of the woods, but I would come back if I could!

    Came to this place after seeing it on a YouTube video about the boba industry. After hearing the…read moreowner talk about wanting it to be more community-oriented than the average boba shop, and about the events hosted here, I decided to give it a try. When I came, it was completely empty, but then again, it was a Tuesday at 1 p.m., so probably bad timing on my part. I asked the barista how I could find upcoming events, and she told me that after COVID they host events every once in a while, and that I should email the owner for more information. I was a little disappointed, given that the place was advertised as community-oriented, especially since they have an indoor space where they could pin flyers. That being said, I'd still say this place is worth visiting. First off, the ambience is great, and I love the décor. If it's usually as quiet as it was in the morning or early afternoon, this would be a cool spot for remote work or studying. I would definitely come here for a first date. When it comes to drinks, I'd say they're decent, though I've only had one so far. I tried the espresso tonic and had low expectations, since I never expect great coffee from boba shops, but I was pleasantly surprised. The coffee itself was okay; nothing spectacular, but nothing offensive either, which works fine when mixed with tonic. I just wish I had been able to taste the longan they add to the drink. Overall, it wasn't bad. Next time, I'll have to try a boba tea to get a better sense of the drinks, but all in all, this seems like a great hangout/date spot that I'll try to make use of in the future.

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    My drink was amazing!! Nothing to complain about! Since I…read moreordered on the kiosk I didn't really have any type of service. Only the employee calling my name for my drink that was it. The biggest complaint I have unfortunately was the inside was very dirty! None of the menu screens were on, one kiosk was out of order, under the seating was very very dirty almost looks like mold. There are supplies everywhere as if there is no storage area. This place looks like maybe at one time it was packed with customers and well kept up but now literally looks VERY UNKEPT! Truly unfortunate because the drinks are amazing. I'd probably come back and hopefully next time around it's cleaner inside! Anyway here are some pics of the amazing drink I had!

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    Wonder Bakery - Chinatown!

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    Wonder Bakery is a local shop right at the L.A. Chinatown gateway within Chinatown Central Plaza…read more You can't miss them. They are on the left side near the entrance. Located on N Broadway. I've been here a few times. Shop is not too big with limited inside seating. They sell a variety of pastries, cakes, and other baked goods. They now serve milk tea, smoothies, and juice drinks. No public restrooms. I was nearby a couple weeks ago for the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event. I wanted to support this bakery. I bought a couple egg tarts, two baked BBQ pork buns, a Chinese donut, one Mango smoothie (comes with milk), one Watermelon juice, and one Three Berries juice. Wow, egg tart was one of the best I've ever eaten! It was creamy and sweet in a crisp, buttery shell. SO GOOD! I wish I bought one dozen and not two individuals... next time one dozen for sure. BBQ pork bun filling was adequate and taste was decent, but I've had better from other bakeries. Chinese donut was a bit oily unfortunately. Out of the 3 drinks, fresh watermelon juice was the best... will get again. The other two drinks didn't have any depth in the fruit taste whatsoever... will not get them again. Staff was just okay. Not the most smiley crew. They weren't super busy so I was in and out of here under 10 minutes. Atmosphere could be better. Place seems a bit dated. They could use a fresh look. If you're looking for the best egg tart in town, Wonder Bakery is here to serve you. Happy Eating!

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