Still just as good. And yes, still need $10 boba. I got a sample of their tea and it's so good. Reminder to try one of their fruit teas next time! read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Chicha truly deserves all its flowers as one of if not the best boba spot in Seattle. I've tried several of their drinks everything from classic milk teas, fruity drinks, and seasonal options and this place is just consistently so good. Tea quality is always top notch and even when there's a massive line, they manager to churn out their drinks within 15 - 20 minutes. My quick tip is if you see a large line in the mall, just order online and swing by 10 - 15 minutes. If you're not sure what to order, grab an oolong or black tea with cream. If you're looking for something without caffeine, the Organic Milk w/ Taro Ball and Paste is absolutely delicious with earthy taro flavor and the toppings were still warm with the cold milk. Seasonal Pineapple Snowy is also literally a Taiwanese pineapple cake in drink form. How did they get crunchies into the drink? Honestly, you can't really go wrong here and when I am craving boba, this is just ol' reliable. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #114 This was my first time visiting the new Chicha San Chen location after they moved to Bellevue Square. It's still just as popular as ever, although their constraint now seems to be on the drink making side rather than the ordering side. For ordering, they have 2 kiosks and one in person register. Due to more efficiency on that side, it only took us about 5 minutes in the order line. Picking up the drink, however, was a slog, taking more than half an hour. The main thing we wanted to focus on this time was the difference between the Cream and the Milk, so we picked the same base (Black Tea) and adjustments (Perfect Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba) for both drinks. As always, the base is excellent, great black tea flavor and fragrance. The differences between the cream and milk are as follows: Cream - Smells like cream with perhaps a little vanilla essence. The cream adds a ton of body, making the drink thick and luscious, allowing it to coat the entire mouth in film while drinking. It adds additional flavor complexity to the drink, with a strong dairy cream notes and perhaps even a little funky umami. Milk - Smells like smoky black tea. The drink is definitely more watery than the cream, although it's mixed well without much milk so the dairy flavor is balanced with the tea. The tea fragrance is much stronger in this tea and is the dominant flavor, with only slight milky undertones. After comparing the two, I definitely enjoy the cream more, although if I ever want a stronger tea flavor, I'd go with the milk. Chicha San Chen remains my favorite boba shop in the Seattle metro. It costs more than other places, but the quality is among the highest around. There's a reason I always search for this brand wherever I travel. read more

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Oh snap, bling, bedizzle that hit the spot my first 5 stars ever and it's tea . It was cool and refreshing and sooooo good by the way it's alittle pricy but worth it ever now and than, I wasn't sure to give it a high rating because if it get busy than I might have to wait read more

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When we passed by in the morning, it wasn't busy at all. By the afternoon, the line wasn't too long but there were a ton of people waiting for their drinks. We got ours in about 10 min. I ordered the Bubble Volcano (organic milk + brown sugar + bubble) with less ice, which was absolutely delicious. Although there are a few tables, the space inside is quite small, so we found seating elsewhere in the mall. It was the perfect stop for an afternoon bubble tea. read more

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This place always temps me when I'm in the mall. The passion fruit tea is so refreshing and the dragon fruit is delicious. Yeah, it is expensive but you can taste the quality. I love the ambience as well. The boba milk tea is wonderfully balanced and doesn't make me feel sick after. Love the bag with handles- so practical. read more

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My friend and I -- both tea nerds who usually brew our own at home -- decided to try Chicha San to see what their freshly brewed approach was all about. We ordered the milk tea, taro, and fruit tea. Each cup was well-balanced and true to style: the milk tea had a clean, rounded tea backbone, the taro was creamy without being sickly sweet, and the fruit tea tasted bright and fresh. The boba deserves its own mention: chewy and soft with a subtle gummy-bear note that lifts the drinks without overpowering the tea. The standout here is the live-brew ritual. Watching them steep the leaves and build the drink from start to finish felt like a little tea ceremony -- a detail both of us appreciated as people who care about the craft. Service was friendly and the vibe relaxed, perfect for catching up. My friend enjoyed his drink but, like me, found the price a bit steep compared with what we pay to make similar drinks at home. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Located inside the mall, I've been in a recent bubble tea craze so had to add Chicha San Chen to the list. I like that they offer oat milk alternatives and chose the pineapple snowy with oat milk alternative. I like the crunchy topping and the sweetness level. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Giving it 5 stars because of the service and quality of ingredients used! If you like your milk tea on the sweeter side, ask for extra sweet. I didn't and I regretted it. The employees were so helpful and let me try samples before trying something new! You won't find that at other boba places. Their regular boba pearls were so soft and chewy- literal perfection. I ended up with the taro balls which was so good! The line moved pretty quickly as well. Will be back next time we're in Bellevue! read more

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The Osmanthus teas are amazing here! I got a sample of the honey and I love how sweet it was. I got a Osmanthus mango with konjac jelly and i definitely will be getting this combo again; I love how chewy the konjac balls are. Service was amazing, I ordered on a tablet and got my order within 5mins on a Friday afternoon. Decor is beautiful as well, there was some seating inside but it's limited. read more

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Love this green tea cafe. High quality green tea flavor and cute Togo cup. Little bit pricey side but it all pays off as soon as you drink it. read more

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This part of my review is for the visit to the location inside Bellevue Square Mall, some time after their first location around Safeway closed down to a Sharetea (and then Unique Green, what's going on with that area anyway???). I've been here during its grand opening when they were handing out free plastic bottles with their logo on them, which you could only get if you wrote them a review on Google. Well, this review is for Yelp, and I came here with family around 2pm or so to lines that kept getting longer and then shorter; people kept coming in and out, and waited near the counter in bunches after placing their orders, either at the kiosks or with the servers themselves. This is located at the mall's first floor near Macy's and a pair of escalators. I always forget what I should be getting here because the drinks don't appeal as much to me as before, so when I got a dong ding oolong tea latte at light sugar and less ice, I thought to myself, "I need to get more sugar in this next time!" I'm pretty sure I've said that many times before, just not in my reviews. At least with the lack of sugar, you can taste how powerful their tea is, and why it takes a while for the servers to make each drink - about 10 or so minutes for four drinks I got. This location doesn't have any seating inside unlike when it used to be Chamei, so it's a grab-and-go situation here. Hype for this place and in my mind has died down considerably but I don't mind coming here every now and then to grab a drink or two. read more

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Fast service every time! I absolutely LOVE their taro balls -- perfectly chewy and delicious. Their fruit teas are super refreshing, making this my go-to tea spot during hot summer days. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Passion fruit osmanthus tea + taro balls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I still love this spot! I recently tried the new grape drinks and honestly not a huge fan, so I'll continue only getting tea (though I could try a different flavor next time). read more

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I don't really drink tea nor get boba drinks much anymore. Anyways, we had to go to Bellevue Square and saw this was new, so the other half decided to stop and try something. We shared 1 drink between us and stuck to a more classic choice. Taro Bubble Milk Tea. You can choose a kind of tea, we just got black. Took like 5 mins or so to get your drink. Overall, it was actually pretty good, we enjoyed it, you can definitely taste the tea. Boba was nice and soft too! Staff works hard to get all the drinks knocked out. Depending on what you get, prices are about $9. Cool design to the cup/holder! Next time at Bell Square I would consider coming back to get something again. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Taro Boba Milk(black)Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Lovely fruit teas that taste refreshing and juicy. The service is standard with employees manning the cash register efficiently due to the usual high volume of customers. I love the opportunity to sample their tea of the day and try something you don't normally gravitate towards. However, a sample is only given at the cash register, rather than at the storefront, so you do not have much time to deliberate on what tea you want. The Creamy Lemon Tart is my favorite; I especially enjoy the bitterness from the lemon rind and the creamy mousse perfectly adding a mildness to the tea. I've also tried their Orange Lemon Pouchong Tea and Fruit Tea, which are good but definitely sweeter than I prefer. The sugar and ice levels on these drinks also cannot be altered. read more

Have been a few times now with friends and colleagues, got lucky on all occasions that there was no line, maybe during the week is better than weekends. The staff were very helpful, on one occasion we had a lot of questions and the lady was super patient. They have a broad range of teas to choose from and a small collection of non caffeine drinks too. The prices do feel steep, but it's Bellevue so honestly it's expected. That being said, they are very quick, the teas are freshly brewed and the interior is so cute. You forget you are in a mall! I enjoy the bubble volcano drink (milk, brown sugar and boba), the boba is sooo yum! Definitely recommend if you are in the mall and craving boba! read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble volcano - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The drink was very tasty, though the boba was maybe a little on the softer side, and it was ready pretty quickly. There's a lot going on and it was very busy but a server waived me forward, gave me a sample, and then took my order. There's minimal seating and decor - this is more grab and go. Overall though I'd say the drinks are quite good and come out quickly. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Dong ding oolong milk tea with oat milk and boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Chicha is the current "it place" to get a milk tea. This Taiwanese chain moved from a small shop with limited parking to the current larger spot within Bellevue Square. The line can still snake outside the door on a busy weekend. They famously pack individual servings of tea to be brewed-to-order. That is their niche. I waited to go during a week day, and the line is more reasonable even though they are still very busy due to online orders. Counter service was slow on the day I went; multiple people ahead of me were asking many questions. I always start with a basic black tea, this time with organic milk instead of cream. I ordered light sugar out of habit (typically 25% or 50% at other places), but it turns out their "light sugar" is very, very, very light. Trust me, order the "perfect sugar" instead. I also advise ordering "less ice" to get more drink. A basic milk tea without toppings is $7.50. That is pretty steep. I added grass jelly, which I always do to test a place's authenticity to traditional arts; that added $1.00. With tax, that is close to $10 for that cup. Both the drink and the topping cost more than the other places I frequent. Honestly, the brew-to-order niche did not deliver any extra flavor. For the cost and the line, I will skip this place in the future. The drink is 4 stars, minus 1 star for the cost. Side note: This is my second visit and went to their previous location. I wasn't impressed with the order the last time but decided to wait and give them another chance. Still not impressed. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Black Tea + Organic Milk + Grass Jelly, Light Sugar, Less Ice - $8.50 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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My first experience at Chicha at factoria was great, so I was excited to try this new location. I got their brown sugar milk again, however, it wasn't as great as I had in the past. This time the milk wasn't as fresh and tasty as last time. The sweet taste of it wasn't as great either. The service was okay. The server was knowledgeable, but wasn't enthusiastic to be there. The drink didn't take long to make. My favorite part of this place was their ambiance! It's very clean and organized and I love the decorations throughout the wall. There's a decent amount of seating as well. A good place to chat with some friends or maybe even do some work. read more

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The location is conveniently located within Bellevue Square. It wasn't too busy yet when I ordered. I went with the taro ball tea latte. The balls were nice and soft. I only wished there was more liquid in the drink. I debated getting another drink, but didn't want more caffeine and the price is a bit high. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Taro Ball Tea Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This is a nice bubble tea shop from Taiwan that serves premium tea and ingredients. It is now located inside Bellevue Square 1st floor close to Macys. The drinks are pricier ranging from $6 to $9 depending on if you add milk, flavor or topping). There is also 1 drink size and it is relatively small compared to other bubble tea stores. I got the mango green tea with boba. Due to the mango flavor, I could not taste the difference of this premium green tea vs others. The boba was great, warm, soft but still chewy and lightly sweetened. Overall, I can't justify coming here often and spending more for this bubble tea since I couldn't tell the quality difference. read more

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The past few times I got the taro milk, it's been so good! Good amount of taro balls and paste, milk is the perfect temperature, and toeing the border of a little too sweet. They can also make it with oat milk! read more

CHICHA San Chen is inside Bellevue Square now! This place has consistently been my daughter's favorite place to get brown sugar boba with fresh milk. It's not my drink of choice, but I'd have to agree with her that the brown sugar boba really is the best here! The drink is called "bubble volcano" if you want a good kid friendly/ caffeine free option. She also likes that the drinks come with a cup holder. I find it useful too :) I've tried a variety of drinks from here and have enjoyed them all. The drinks aren't too sweet and you can taste the tea! I guess my only "complaint" would be the price. Though comparable to other places, the size of the drinks are definitely smaller here (which I do prefer and think it's the perfect size!) I guess you're paying for the quality though? Anyway, definitely recommend coming here to treat yourself - you can't go wrong! read more

I did not expect to come across my favorite childhood bubble tea flavor until today at Chicha San Chen. While checking out the menu, the staff handed me a sample to try, which was Cassia Black Tea with honey. This was the flavor I loved growing up, back in the day was often sold by a small family business that was well-known by kids around the neighborhood. The tea was elegant and aromatic by itself, no need to add sugar or milk. A surprise that made my day. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Dong ding and green tea was our order. The location is in the mall and the ambiance is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Metal tables and chairs are on the side behind the line if you want to sit. Not too sweet at the full sweetness level so good in my book. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Dong ding and green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

$ Expensive $ * Boba 5/5 * Tea 4/5 - the Boba was super soft and had a great sweet caramel flavor. The tea itself taste pretty good too. Sometimes tease can taste so much like just plain milk but this one had sweet flavor to it. - Bubble tea $9.50 before tip read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble tea $9.50 before tip - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I wish the parking lot for this place was bigger. The chance you will find a space and there is not some kind of line has definitely increased since opening but is still pretty low. Luckily there are multiple parking options across the street. The best time to go is near opening or not on the weekend. This place has some high quality tea with some equally high prices. Unless you have the budget, I wouldn't say this is an every day type of treat but definitely a well worth it treat yourself drink. You can't go wrong with any of the drinks on the menu but my all time favorite is their Bubble Milk Tea. Their boba being great in quality as well. My least favorite drink is probably the Fruit Tea but only because of the textures that end up being sucked through the straw. If you don't mind, go for it. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

There wasn't a line to order but the line waiting for drinks was out the door. I went on a Sunday evening right before dinner and the service is still pretty fast even though there was a lot of people inside and outside waiting for their drinks. I got the bubble volcano and it's very sweet just the way I like it!! I didn't mix it too much so towards the end it was less sweet and was more refreshing just to drink the milk tea. The boba is very good and they give you a lot too even with the cup being on the smaller side. It's so cute the cups have a string handle to take cute pictures. The only thing is even when it was crowded inside and outside for people waiting for their drinks no one was calling out the drinks. It was through a machine no one could hear or barely see so I would just make sure to pay attention or try to get as close to the counter. The machine is not loud especially with so many people and the screen that displays the order number isn't really facing the people waiting for their drinks. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble volcano - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Located inside the Bellevue Square Mall on the ground floor near Macy's, with no wait time was Chicha San Chen. They gave out free samples of tea which was delicious. Got my peach oolong iced tea which came out quick and it was very refreshing. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This boba shop is super popular and renowned for being one of the best tea spots in the world. They have won multiple awards and I finally got to try them out! They brew all their tea to order so things may take a bit longer than usual, but it's well worth it. The tea flavor is pretty distinct but they do a good job of balancing it with the fruit flavor. I also loved their jelly since it had a little bite to it and wasn't all mush. Very good tea spot that you should check out! Drinks: Mango Green Tea with Sakura Konjac, Black Milk Tea and Iced Green Tea read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Overall: Chicha San Chen has great boba that suits those who prefer a lighter and more tea focused drink. Food: The drinks here suit my preferences. I prefer refreshing over something heavy. Even their boba isn't particularly heavy, you can taste the tea through everything else in the drink. Service: The service was great! The staff is really helpful with recommendations and they are quick with making your drink. They also check for receipts before pickup, preventing anyone else from accidentally stealing your drink. Ambiance: A chill indoor space, not a lot of space though so be prepared to take your drink outside. read more

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Super high quality tea and friendly service! They brew their tea in the store and I could definitely tell from how strong the tea flavor was. My one gripe is that the store felt kinda... muggy inside, even though it wasn't raining, and there isn't much seating indoors. There's a small lot outside the store, but it usually seems full. I got the green milk tea with konjac, and the green tea had a great earthy flavor. The milk didn't overpower the tea at all, and they gave us a good amount of the konjac. Would definitely love to return to try more flavors! The cashier who rang us up was really helpful with answering my questions. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Green milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Come here if you love tea!! I highly recommend getting any drink that has an emphasis on its tea because wow the flavor here is ten times better than your regular boba store. I love the honey osmanthus Jasmine tea. Wait time is definitely a lot shorter then how it use to be and I didn't have to wait in line at all. They even gave us free samples when we went in. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Freshly brewed teas and great staff. Cute location OrderedTaro with organic milk boba and mango Osmanthus tea boba Both were excellent read more

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This is hands down my favorite place for tea/milk tea. Consistent across stores, strong tea flavor and excellent service. I love how they make their tea by the cup so it is always fresh. Lots of customizations which is nice and never too sweet. Often a line but they have a good system. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Long ish line but did not disappoint! Dong ding is definitely the way to go (they give samples). Good blend of tea and milk, and the tapioca is one of the best I've had! Pricey and definitely a once in a while treat, but well worth it! read more

CHICHA San Chen - Dong ding latte with cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

New-ish bubble tea shop in Bellevue square. The boba was soft and chewy and tea had great flavor. It did take about 10 minutes to order and 30 minutes to get my drink. Maybe worth trying when the lines die down. read more

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I always see a huge line in front of this store every time I go to the mall, so I decided to give this place a try.... To my disappointment, the wait and hype was NOT worth it... not sure if it was the person that made my tea did a bad job??... but I ordered the taro ball tea latte with mid-level sweetness... the drink was quite frankly.... Terrible... :( It tasted like sink water and the tea tasted burnt. The only reason I give it a two star is because the workers were at least nice and hard-working. read more

Presentation and boba were spectacular. The tea was mild tasting and highly caffeinated. There was a long wait - 25 minutes. And it was $10. Seems a bit high for a drink. Service was fine. read more