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    4.5 (284 reviews)
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    Liann A.

    A popular tea spot located in Daly City where Max's chicken used to be. When you enter they have a kiosk you can order from and I think I ordered one of the popular recommended oolong teas. I think it I got the Dong Ding Oolong Cream milk tea. I didnt want to add boba for extra sugar and I got one with cream. It was a busy flow, you can order from the app ahead too for pick up. I came on a Saturday morning, it's nice and cozy inside for people to meet up, hangout, work, and study. They have a whole area for tea making and purchasing too. There's a screen that shows the process of your order but it was busy! Located in a shopping plaza so there's plenty of parking and can get busy.

    Cassia Black Tea with Cream
    Brian T.

    Got the cassia black tea with taro balls. Although a bit pricey, it's hard to beat the taro ball taste and tea flavor here. Service was quick and drink was good. Go if you want an alternative to boba topping and want quality tea!

    Joyce L.

    They serve high quality tea here. I would pay a higher price in exchange for premium product. They even offer complimentary tea tasting on selected days and time of the week. I also liked this place- very clean.

    Interior
    Austin Y.

    First time here and it was great. Ignore all other reviews and focus on this one!!! The interior could not be more gorgeous, with white marble tables, comfortable modern chairs, a fully bloomed tree in the midst of it all, etc. You get this premium or luxury feeling right when you get in. It's nothing compared to walking into say... Tpumps (no hate on tpumps), because in Chica San Chen there is a beautiful table you can sit at with your friends, whoever, and enjoy your nice freshly brewed tea comfortably. I got the Osmanthus oolong tea w/honey (depicted). It was so refreshing, especially on a hot summer afternoon. The drink came with these cute paper handles that you can hold from (depicted). You can definitely taste the quality of products they use when it comes to the tea, boba, or machines they operate with. Although the drinks are premium, they come with a premium price. But when I tell you its worth it, its worth it! Even if you can only afford it once in a while, go here and no remorse will follow. The payment experience is alike to most boba shops nowadays... kiosks. Once you order, your name goes onto a TV (depicted) so you know either if your drink is ready, or still getting made. Super convenient for the customer. So many options to choose from in that kiosk, so prepare to stand there for 10 minutes like me (if you're indecisive).

    Pleasant interior.
    Lucy L.

    Good quality tea drinks. We are so happy to have a Chicha San Chen shop in the area. Free parking in the lot. Order at the kiosk. Wait roughly 15 minutes for your drinks) to be handcrafted. We enjoyed the High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Organic Milk and the Dong Ding Ooling Tea. Both had good tea flavor, even unsweetened the way we like it. The cardboard sleeve with the twine carrier handle is cute and makes it easy to carry the drink. They also offer tea tasting sessions which you can sign up for. We will be back for more tea.

    Jessie H.

    Loved the teas we got from here last weekend! I thought they were so fresh, tasty and clean, authentic! I want to return and try some other ones. It was refreshing on a hot day.

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    Harry W.

    A clean well lighted place for tea! Bright clean interior with a decent amount of seating to enjoy your teas. They even provide simple board games and Jenga to keep you and your friends entertained! Efficient service, clean bathroom too! I'm not usually a big fan of iced teas, but I tried the mango osthamus at half sweetness intensity. I found it refreshing and light. I wouldn't mind ordering that again.

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    Lynnelle E.

    My first time here, it was packed but our order came out fast and there was plenty of seating. I had ordered: 1. Creamy mango tart: This one you couldn't make any changes to. It was sweet, tart, and refreshing. It was what I needed and was gone in minutes Next time, I have to order two drinks. 2. Green tea (hot) : My aunt loved this and said it was better than other places. I think this is one of the first places that I've been to, where they had a lion machine. Instead of a coffee machine, it was for teas. It was nice to see each tea made to order. The line and people seem intimidating but it goes by quick. Will definitely be back soon

    Dong Ding Oolong Tea with Cream 凍頂烏龍茶 + 皇家厚奶
    Meiyi Y.

    I ordered the dong ding oolong tea with cream and grass jelly through Ubereats. The tea flavor was strong and fragrant. The cream paired well with it.

    Free Lishan Oolong Tea Tasting Varietals
    Aaron K.

    Chicha San Chen is the super hyped bubble tea shop from Taiwan that's apparently won a bunch of tea related accolades that I won't pretend to be remotely familiar with. Their ordering system is entirely via two kiosks, which can be annoying if the customers ahead are slow, ordering a bunch of drinks, or both. They really should have a policy for cashiers handling smaller orders (2-3 drinks or less) and forcing kiosks only for larger groups. The estimated wait times vary pretty wildly, so take their posted estimates with a grain of salt. It stated 15-20 minutes when I was there, but it took about 25 (and we were just the 2nd group in line, though there were clearly tons of queued orders already with people standing around or sitting waiting). When we finally got our drinks, the Classic Ding Dong Oolong Milk Tea and the Milk Tea with Taro Balls and Taro Paste, I was expecting really prominent tea flavor like you get from the best milk teas in Taiwan and HK, especially given their hand-brewing process for each cup (which partly explains why wait times balloon). Sadly, I got very little tea flavor from either drink. That said, the fresh taro paste and taro balls were very tasty, with the balls having fantastic QQ chewiness. Prices are a bit much though, at almost $10 for that drink alone. I honestly think they could cut costs on gimmicks like the rope carriers (cute for influencers, but pretty useless and likely jacks up the price for regular customers). One silver lining from the long wait is that we spilled over into a free tea tasting slot. Miranda was fantastic as our guide as she was super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. She walked us through how their Lishan Oolong Tea (sold separately, not used for in-store drinks) is harvested and sun-baked into 5 different varietals, each with unique colors, aromas, and tastes (and following the sun both literally and figuratively in terms of names and descriptors). Overall, it's a fun experience if you enjoy that sort of thing (and your wait happens aligns with a tasting slot or you can always a reserve ahead of time as well), so 5 stars for Miranda and the tasting, but the actual milk teas were lacking and a disappointment given the hype, cost and wait.

    Hours - May 2026
    Deanna L.

    My second time at Chicha San Chen, both from different locations, and I was not impressed. The first time was too light in flavor, and this time tasted too tannic. Which is surprising because, everything in terms of temperature and weight seems so precise. I ordered to the Dong Ding milk tea and the bitterness wasn't pleasant, plus the boba was a bit too soft for my liking. I did love the clean and spacious interior of the storefront

    Meriya S.

    I have heard from several friends that the place was good. I personally enjoyed the strong tea flavors, but I also like fruit-infused teas, so I chose Osmanthus Oolong tea with passion, konjac, light sugar, and less ice. I am so in love with the tea here, it tastes exactly the way I like it. I love how they use the teapresso machine to brew the tea leaves which makes the flavor stronger. The cafe's decor looks clean and it has a good vibes, and when I went, it was not too busy. You can also order through their application and earn points or at the Kiosks and put your phone number to earn points as well.

    Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea and Lemon Condensed Milk
    Bill P.

    Order: Dong ding oolong milk tea: tea is freshly brewed to order, was not too milky. Bubbles (boba) was chewy and soft, just right. the classic milk tea and can't do wrong with this order Lemon condensed milk: lemon is very tart, balanced a bit with the creaminess of the milk. Clean, well lit interior space with lots of seats. There are samples in the front to try. Place can gets busy with a queue and there is an estimated time posted if you're in line. Great place for tea based drinks.

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