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    Chicha San Chen

    4.5 (251 reviews)
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    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.

    Crystalin B.

    Omg I'm so obsessed with this place! My husband got the dong ding oolong milk tea and I got the classic milk tea - both were so good! Their boba is super soft with the perfect chew. This place is so legit because you can see them brewing the tea right in front of you. The storefront itself is airy and spacious. They have I think 2 kiosks where you can order from and our drinks came out pretty quickly. It's right down the street from in n out which is a huge plus!

    Mango Lemon Condensed Milk
    Elaine Y.

    Finally got around to trying Chicha San Chen and it was very much worth the hype in my opinion. I mean, I went back a second time in one week to another drink (Osmanthus Tea with Cream) and it was just as good. The tea is very robust here so that tea espresso machine they have is definitely worth it even though it means your wait is going to be a little longer since each cup is brewed separately. Also, because the tea is the main character here and not pre-brewed, I don't think you need toppings. In fact, toppings will probably detract from the experience. Moreover, adding toppings here will probably tip your drink over $10 which is kind of crazy in my opinion. The interior is also very nice. It's a nice space to just sit and relax with your drink. I can confidently say that they are one of my top tea shops at the moment for an occasional treat.

    Johnny Z.

    One of the best boba spots in the area. The drinks are consistently well-made with great balance -- not overly sweet, and you can really taste the quality of the tea. The milk foam is rich and smooth, and the texture of the boba is perfect -- soft with just the right chew. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Service is quick and friendly, even when it's busy, and the shop has a clean, modern vibe that makes it a nice place to stop by. Definitely a go-to spot whenever I'm craving boba.

    Jackson C.

    Fairly new boba tea shop in Daly City. What makes this place unique is that the tea is made to order using a drip/pour over method. The tea flavor is very pronounced for most of the drinks. The Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea is recommended here and we also enjoyed the classic fruit tea. They also offer a cute take-way entrapment to carry your drinks. Periodically, they offer a free tea experience where someone walks you through various tea tasting to show how different tea roasting can result in different tea tastes. I haven't seen this at other boba locations. I did try this experience one time and it was fun. Probably took about 10 min. The interior offers a number of seats to hangout...pretty cool. In my opinion, one of the better places to grab boba among a sea of boba shops in the Bay Area.

    Madel R.

    The place is nice and clean, bright, and offers plenty of seating and tables, which makes it a great place to hang out or get some work done. The drinks are always high quality and so good, and the customer service is consistently friendly and fast. They have self-order kiosks which makes everything super easy, and there's plenty of parking which is a huge plus. My go to is the Green Milk Tea with Taro balls and Taro Paste 10/10. However, Prices are on the higher side (around $9 per drink), so it feels more like a treat than an everyday go-to--but overall, a great experience.

    Lisa X.

    The tea is so good here. I got an iced tea with no sugar. Cute cup holder design, too. Came over after shopping nearby at HomeGoods. Very busy store. My little fur child was with me and we were just grabbing a quick tea drink before heading home, so didn't stay too long. The store looks clean and modern. Would come back and try other teas and maybe a tea experience another time. Located inside the Serramonte Mall area by Gellert Blvd and Serramonte Blvd.

    Lemon & Mango Condensed Milk
    Tiffany C.

    Can someone tell me why I'm not tasting what everyone else is tasting? I really want to like this place but I can't justify paying so much for a drink that I don't really like. The first time I tried this place, I waited a good 45 min for my drink in San Gabriel. I didn't think it was anything special especially since I had to wait so long. Maybe the long wait ruined my experience? The second time I tried the same drink from Cupertino and I was still not impressed. If it weren't for the unlimited BOGO on your birthday, (Buy One Get One Free all day on your birthday with a valid ID) I wouldn't even give this place so many chances! The prices are super high for drinks that don't even taste that great. I love milk tea but the Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea just wasn't it. The Black Tea with Cream wasn't that great either. My sister got the Bubble Volcano and it wasn't terrible but definitely not worth the $8.95! The fruity drinks tasted a little better and I'm usually more of a milk tea person. Overall, if the drinks tasted more to my liking, I think it's a cute place to come to often and the staff here are super nice!

    Dong Ding Milk Tea w/ Bubble
    Amia A.

    Chicha San Chen is one of my favorite boba spots. Their oolong tea is always delicious and very consistent, and the boba topping is just as good every time. Ordering is done through an iPad, and you pick up your drink from one of the workers. The staff are always very sweet and welcoming. This location also has plenty of seating, which makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy your drink. They even offer board games for customers to play, which I really enjoyed.

    Honey Oolong Osmanthus Tea
    Anh T.

    I came to Chicha San Chen with a few friends on a weekday afternoon, and we ordered through self-service kiosks and grabbed our drinks after seeing our orders popped on the screen. They have a limited selection of cards and games, and we played as we enjoyed our drinks. I got their Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea with boba. The tea itself was fragrant and smooth, and the honey went well with the floral osmanthus taste. The oolong base was not too bitter and tasted of good quality. The boba also had a good chewy texture. This drink was well-balanced and I would order it again! This location is comparable to its other locations and has a wide selection of drinks.

    Bubble milk tea and mango osmanthus oolong tea
    Mirabella M.

    We first tried Chicha in Fremont and were pleasantly surprised there was a location in Daly City! We ordered the bubble milk tea and mango osmanthus oolong tea as recommended on their most popular item menu. The mango osmanthus oolong tea is so refreshing and delicious! This location is big and clean with lots of seating. You can order via kiosk and they have a TV that updates in real time when your drink will be ready. While we waited, a worker named Miranda went around offering a complimentary tea tasting and was very informative about Chicha and their high quality tea. It took about 15 minutes and would recommend to partake since it's complimentary and by the time it was done, our drinks were ready!

    Sherry J.

    We ordered the DongDing Oolong with cream, which was a bit of a mixed bag. The drink had a lovely, rich texture that wasn't watery at all, but the sweetness of the cream unfortunately overpowered the tea. We could barely taste the Oolong itself. On the plus side, the service was great--our order was ready in under 20 minutes.

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    Katie M.

    I have been to Daly City and the Cupertino Chicha San Chen locations. Daly City is the newer location and serve better boba in this location. I have also been to the one in Vancouver, Canada and that one is my favorite as they allow to steep the tea longer for stronger tea taste. This Daly City location is less crowded, very good service, very nice and polite staffs. They have some benches and tables for people to gather and enjoy their drinks. I also saw people play card games at one time. The place is clean and not noisy. I will definitely come back again. I tried both oolong milk tea with boba and black tea with grass jelly (no sweet and hot) both I like it.

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    Brew Cha makes the ordering experience super easy since you order at a kiosk, no line pressure, and…read moremy drink was ready in about 5-7 minutes. Fast and painless. I went for the Oreo Thai Iced Tea, which is exactly what it sounds like: Thai tea topped with Oreo crumbles. It wasn't bad at all, but I found the two flavors didn't quite complement each other as they kind of just coexisted in the same cup rather than coming together into something greater. I think blending everything together might actually unlock the combination better, so that could be worth trying if you're curious about this one. One thing to note: I ordered with regular ice, and since the tea itself is served warm at the base, the ice melted pretty quickly so my drink went lukewarm within about 10 minutes. If you're ordering something similar, I'd definitely recommend asking for extra ice to keep things cold longer. Overall, a good boba spot with a fun menu worth exploring. I'll be back but I just know now to branch out and try something different next time.

    This is my first time to this shop, let's see how it went:…read more There is no street parking, you would actually have to go around the block to the apartment building garage and temporarily park if you can. The inside of the shop has just enough lighting combined with the outside ambient light to brighten up whatever is being served to you. The service was nice and friendly and Cashless. The drink l had was the Matcha lavender tea; it was good. I will come back to try more items on the Wall menu . Nice job

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