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    ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea

    4.3 (336 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Michael T.

    This place is in a small plaza on an wide street with no marked pedestrian crossings so watch your step. The parking lot seems sufficient for the area with a fence dividing the lot from the outside. The inside is a brightly lit tea shop with 2 self order tablets on boxy shelves. There is a good amount of seating and free wifi. I ordered a classic thai tea and a green (jasmine) thai tea... at 50% sweetness. The reason I emphasize sweetness level is because of how sweet the beverages are. I love sugar: sweets, desserts, and beverages. 50% is plenty here. At this level the sugar doesn't overwhelm the tea and the two blend well together having nice spiced notes, tea strength, and milky goodness. My first experience as a ChaTraMue left me sugar'd out, but at 50%, I think a good balance has been struck. They do serve their drinks with plenty of ice, so it might be diluted enough if the ice melts. All in all, the thai tea is great if youre cautious with your sweetness. I can see why people like the thai tea, the spices mixing with the high quality tea is really satisfying and refreshing.

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    Ter L.

    Came here to quench a bottomless thirst!!! Thanks to a quick search on Yelp and the promising reviews, ChaTraMue Original Thai Tea seemed really promising. The little tea shop sits in a small strip and was the only establishment opened on a Sunday evening. This made for easy parking but I couldn't help but feel that the location was a bit eerie. Orders are made via tablet or directly with a staffer at the register. The menu lists: milk teas, specialty teas, tea slushees, lattes, and coffee. Drinks are customizable when it comes to sweetness level. Purchases: *ORIGINAL THAI- regular size, 30% sweetened *JASMINE MILK TEA- large size, 50% sweetened *YUZU GREEN TEA- regular size, 30% sweetened The yuzu green tea was fantastic. This was the perfect item to satisfy my thirst. This was not only deliciously refreshing but the agar jelly balls were so enjoyable. The original Thai tea set at 30% sweetener was perfect- it had the best punch of tea flavor with the subtle sweetness that balanced the bold spice profiles. The worst buy was 100% jasmine milk tea. This literally tasted like sugar water. At 50% sweetness level, I could not imagine what 100% default would be. This cup literally tasted like condensed milk poured over ice. 3 stars overall. It is so unfortunate how ChaTraMue has clear signage of them standing by their products and guaranteeing customer satisfaction only for our simple request for more tea [to offset the sickenly sweet cup] to be denied. The gentleman at the bar said the only option was to go and purchase another drink. BRAVO!! The customer service here is unmatched and the guarantee policy only applies to certain situations?????

    Tony S.

    This is as close as it gets to my experiences in Bangkok. Every drink I've had here was a reminder of the authentic stuff back in Thailand. Service is super friendly, and unlike the stuff in most of the Thai restaurants in La, I love that you can vary the level of sweetness. Huge recommend!

    Alexis V.

    Just enough parking at this location as it is in a square. Love the Thailand mural inside the restaurant and how to seating arrangements are color coded to be orange with hues of a white shade. My Thai tea with boba took less than 5 minutes to make, and it was good! Crazy that they have a 135% sweetness level available, which I never seen before. Would rate higher, but I was in and out of here for my singular order, so not much else to say about this location. Beware of the traffic as it is in Chinatown, so people on road be doing what they want! Welcome to LA

    Regular Thai tea, and thai tea slush - both with boba!
    Monica K.

    Best Thai tea I've ever had, their boba is the best too - so fresh! Comfy interior, service accommodative and quick

    RICKY- name of the server who did BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE

    sept 20, 2026. 5:02pm. I was on the order kiosk but was having problems with my order so I opted to ask help from RICKY, the cashier/server- POLITELY. Only reason I did this because a customer in line went ahead and ordered directly from his counter. I shifted and waited for my turn hoping to be assisted. When my time came, I asked POLITELY if RICKY can ASSIST ME? I was SURPRISED of the kind of CUSTOMER SERVICE he was TAUGHT during training. He uttered "I CANT NOT UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO WAIT FOR 30-40 MINUTES". then Ricky LEFT. I stood there frozen still hoping and waiting to be assisted by RICKY. I thought it was a joke but noticed he and his female co-worker were jiggling afterwards like what RICKY said was FUNNY. I was taken aback. I NEVER had this kind of customer service experience wherein I am being singled out. RICKY assisted a customer BEFORE me. RICKY even assisted a customer AFTER ME, but NOT me. Dismayed, I went back to the order kiosk and still continued my order until I didn't feel like ordering anymore. My friend was adamant to order refreshers and just like me was also having problems with the order kiosk so my friend went straight to his counter and ask for assistance. Guess what? RICKY took our orders from my friend, ----not me. SO WHAT WAS HIS PROBLEM then? I was polite. I did not make a scene. I was not rude---even after the incident. I dressed up properly. I hope management would take a look at their employees who are mirror images of the product they are working for. This is BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

    Maddy M.

    I enjoyed my drink just fine, however the overall experience was a little lackluster. To start, there was no employee at the counter to ask any questions or help with ordering. They have a screen to place your order but there was a line and it took a REALLY long time for each party to order. It would be helpful if they had another screen for ordering or someone stationed at the front to also take orders. My friend who is vegan wanted to ask some questions about their drinks and someone finally came over who was not very friendly or helpful. It is nice they have a vegan menu! No food at all. I know other boba shops usually have baked goods or other cooked food, but nothing like that here. I got the lemon green tea with boba. It was super refreshing. It tasted just like the canned Arizona green tea. The boba was softer than I prefer, I like it a little more chewy. Overall, I've had better boba. It is nice that they have a lot of seating inside.

    Amy T.

    This place was so good tastes very authentic and fresh. Their drinks are so refreshing! I got the Thai tea and green Thai tea

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    Shade

    I tried the Thai Tea Slushee for the first time ever and it was exactly how I'd thought it'd taste. Really tasty! It sounded amazing and it did not disappoint! Perfect for a hot day, I got it a few weeks ago when the sun was beaming and the air was HOTTT! Totally, satisfied me. If you don't drink a lot of caffeine or don't need a lot of caffeine, be mindful. I couldn't finish the whole thing because I was very energized half way through, but I still loved it! Service was top tier, great music playing, Love's Holiday by Earth Wind and Fire. Aaand the employee was dope and helpful ! 10/10 recommend, I'm gonna try it without the cream cheese foam swirl next time.

    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.

    Natalie L.

    Thai tea here is good! I really wanted to try the original Thai tea soft serve but it is only available on the weekends. Inside is big and roomy with seating and there is a parking lot. You can order yourself through an iPad and drinks come out quickly. Definitely coming back.

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    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!

    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

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    Heavy Water Coffee was a great experience. I had a single-origin cortado that was balanced from…read morestart to finish, with a silky texture, great body, and a clean finish. The milk complemented the espresso without covering it up, allowing the coffee's character to come through. It was a well-executed drink that showed real attention to detail. The staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and I had the chance to meet the owner, who was incredibly knowledgeable about coffee. After talking with him, it was clear he cares about sourcing high-quality beans and getting the most out of them. That passion shows in the cup. I'll definitely be back.

    I had been looking forward to trying this spot but must admit I was pretty disappointed with this…read morevisit. Given all of the coffee competition in the area, I was expecting a higher bar. Pro: a good amount of umbrella/covered outdoor seating on the back patio, which has a relaxing ambiance. Cons: the baristas were not super friendly. Barely acknowledged me when I walked into the shop. It's extremely small so it's not really ideal to sit inside. I ordered a cold brew with a non-dairy cream top, and the "top" immediately sank to the bottom in curdling chunks. The cold brew itself wasn't bad but they really shouldn't serve that cream top. Maybe I'd return to try something else if I happened to be in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.

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    Tilt Coffee - Tastes as good as it looks

    Tilt Coffee

    4.7(836 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Downtown
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    I don't typically stray from my usual drip or pour over, but I happened to be in the area and…read moredecided to give Tilt Coffee a shot -- and I'm so glad I did. I went with their Iced Cloud Cinnamon Foam latte, and it did not disappoint. The latte is infused with maple-flavored milk and finished with cinnamon, and the combination is absolutely delightful -- ice cold and bursting with flavor from the first sip to the very last. What really sets Tilt apart, though, is the staff. They go above and beyond for every customer, and you can genuinely feel the care they pour into their craft and their service. Whether you're a coffee purist or just looking to try something new, Tilt Coffee is absolutely worth a visit. They just earned a new fan!

    Tried Tilt Coffee for the first time today while I was in the area…read more The shop is a very small coffee bar tucked between a few buildings, so there isn't a dedicated parking lot, but street parking was easy enough to find (for reference, I came at 11am on a Sunday). Seating is limited, though they do offer a few outdoor tables and a bench inside while you wait for your drinks. The service was great. The employees were friendly, welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. As for the coffee, it unfortunately wasn't my favorite. I tried the Cloud Latte and found it a bit too thick, lacking the smoothness and flavor I was hoping for. I also tried the Cinnamon Cloud, which was smoother but still tasted fairly bitter to me. Coffee preferences are subjective, of course, but the flavor profile just didn't quite hit the mark for me. That said, I enjoyed everything else about the experience and would be willing to come back and try a few different drinks from the menu. The service and ambiance were definitely highlights of the visit.

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