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    CHICHA San Chen

    4.3 (152 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Alexus N.

    I am ADDICTED to this place. What's not to like about the fresh brewed tea, the efficient customer service, and the standout drink packaging?! The weekends tend to be busy. I like that your order number shows on a screen when they're working on it, and when it's ready for pickup. There's also a kiosk to self order if the lines get too long. My go to is the honey osmanthus oolong tea, light sugar + grass jelly! I've been here when it's "slower" but I'm not sure if this place would be ideal for quiet, intimate dates.

    Milk tea boba
    Vicky H.

    Very time visiting a Chicha San Chen storefront, it didn't disappoint! Fresh smell of the tea was just lovely. Staff is very friendly and helpful in explaining the different team options and flavors. There is even a tasting station where fresh tea is brewed for interested customers. All tea drinks are freshly brewed (very cool to see the brewing process), so fragrant. The taro balls and boba are also very nicely cooked and tasty! The store is clean with several tables for sitting down and chit-chatting. Although price is higher than other boba tea places, their quality truly is more superior. Chicha San Chen is definitely one of the top places to go for boba and tea!

    Maria Aimen J.

    This place has amazing service and I was blown away from the time I went in to the time we left. I love how they have you smell different teas. They have an assortment of teas sitting on the counter, and you can smell the jasmine and the black tea, etc. I get very happy over simple things like this. You choose the different flavors of teas you want inside of your drink, and the type of boba. However, I actually did not like my drink. I got the jasmine tea with taro and boba, but the taro was pretty gritty. The girl of the counter told me to mix it very well, and I did, but it was still quite gritty. Maybe it's an acquired taste. My husband ordered another tea that I liked more, although he also mentioned how he didn't like it as much as the places we normally go to. These are probably just higher quality or more natural, and we just like the sweetness of the other ones that we are used to. The establishment seemed very modern and clean. Once again, I got very excited over the simple things and I loved that you could carry the drinks with string. When i'm in the area again, I would love to try a different tea, because I did like my husband's more than mine, and looking at how modern and fresh everything looks, it's definitely worth another try.

    Patrick L.

    This is our new go to bubble tea spot. We used to Gong Cha but they closed the own in Bellaire. They received the Superior Taste award equivalent to Michelin Star for tea. Unlike other places where tea is pre-made, when you order, they make the tea selected from tea leaves and brewing them so it is always fresh. Be aware that their tea is strong. Have had a couple of sleepless nights after drinking it late at night. You can place an order via app or enter your order from a self service kiosk. There is a display letting you know the status of your order. They call out the number when it's ready and send you a text as well. Bubble tea is high quality. We have tried the different teas and have not been disappointed. Boba has the right amount of sweetness to complement the tea. Restaurant is nicely done. On the counter, you can watch as your order is being made. On the far wall, there is a tea tasting bar. Check them out!

    Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea
    Chris F.

    Although I typically order milk teas (I have a crippling addiction to Thai Teas) I went out on a limb and tried a non milk tea (Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea) and wasn't disappointed in the slightest. It was just the right amount of sweet without being overbearing, and it was a refreshing experience overall. Will be back to try out more of their drinks in the future and could easily see myself bumping it up to a 5!

    Thuy P.

    Came again yesterday. The place is not packed but still have a very good amount of customers. Tea is good as usual.

    Peach oolong tea with mousse
    Dena D.

    If you are looking for a tea place that really cares about the tea flavor I would recommend this spot. The times that I have been here it has always been very good. I will say it's a bit on the pricey side but worth it. I also love that the drink comes in a little carrier and makes it so cute to carry around. Inside there is a lot of seating for people who want to study or just hang out with friends. The workers are kind and if you have any questions about the yea they can easily answer it for you.

    Osmanthus oolong tea with mango and boba
    Jo-ann H.

    Always consistently tasty whenever I go. I got the Osmanthus oolong tea with mango. The touch of mango flavor is lovely and I always ask for less sweet so it does not overpower the tea flavor as well. Their boba are soft and chewy just how I like a good boba to be. The self-paying machine makes ordering a lot more convenient, but just be careful with the tipping that is automatically added. The place is nice and clean. Perfect for hangout out with friends.

    Sparkling orange with konjac
    Kristina N.

    I hardly venture out to Bellaire anymore and thus have not tried all the new boba shops that have opened in the last couple years. However I am glad that Chicha San Chen is one of the first places I've tried in a while! When you first walk in, the fresh tea aroma is so strong and fresh, it truly makes Chicha a true bubble tea shop. There is both a cashier and self order available. I have tried the mango green tea and the sparkling orange with konjac (non caffeinated) and both are amazing! I also appreciate the sleeve that comes with the drink so your hands don't feel cold and wet when holding the drink. The cup sleeves also have a cute a rope handle to carry your drink. Overall, I look forward to coming back to Chicha San Chen whenever I make my trek out to Bellaire.

    Nancy L.

    Out of all the places to get boba drinks in Houston now, this has become one of my top favorites. There is both a cashier or self kiosk order option available. My go to drink that I customize myself is the Dong Ding Oolong Team + cream + taro balls at "perfect" (70% sugar level). Keep craving it and can taste the strong quality tea. They do usually have a special tea you can taste test up by the register. The wait times isn't usually that long anymore. They do have tables if you want to chill with friends and their cups come in a cute paper carrying sling. Highly recommend if you want a boba drink in Chinatown!

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    Grace P.

    Omg the smell of tea when you walk in here is insane. You can see them making your drinks and everything is so fresh! They are pretty quick with making the drinks too. Also I think it's a great study spot, which is a bonus

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    Linda T.

    I might be the odd ball but I thought it was just okay. I have waited months for the crowd to die down where I can actually see the place. Esthetically pleasing for those who are more into a simple, modern, laid-back ambiance. Menu is simple and easy to read. Nothing too complicated. You can order on the kiosk or at the register. Tea are alright. Smooth, yes. Strong? No. I only get no sugar or 25% sugar level so I can taste the tea. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. Prices are moderate as they have simple menu. Plenty of parking in the plaza but you may not get so lucky to park in front.

    Tea time
    Vicky L.

    I had long awaited the opening of Chi Cha San Chen in Houston and when it finally opened, the lines were super long of course. I did not justify the hours long wait time so a recent visit after the initial opening period made it more reasonable. There is a touchscreen for ordering as you enter on the right or you can place an order directly with a team member at the counter. There are more than a handful of tables for interior seating plus a tea bar area that seems fun to partake. Upon entrance, there are many team members behind the counter...some making drinks and some just standing there chatting with other team members. I decided to order via the touchscreen, which was easy to navigate through and pay. After paying, a receipt spews out and the order number is called when it is ready for pick up at the counter. While waiting, I became curious about the tea bar located at the back and asked one of the team members how it works. She wasn't able to tell me and asked another employee when and how it works. The other team member stated that the tea bar isn't currently open for tastings and not sure when it would be...possibly the weekends only. There wasn't a definite answer. The team members went right back to chatting with one another. Before our drinks came out, another employee came out to spray clean all the tables including ours, but it sprayed everywhere. I'm glad they take sanitation seriously but the spray was excessive. Once our drinks came out, we stayed for a bit to enjoy it. The tea lattes were delicious and full of tea flavor. The boba was nicely soft yet chewy, and thoroughly cooked. It is definitely an Instagram worthy shot with a cute tea caddy. I just felt like the employees didn't care and chatting with one another was priority. It was almost like a party behind the counter area, with way more staff than customers in shop (it was a weekday late afternoon). I'd go back for their drinks anytime but wouldn't plan on staying or trying their tea bar tastings since it isn't really a thing. It feels like such a waste not to have it operating though!

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    Cafe 101

    Cafe 101

    3.1
    (813 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We were hungry late at night close to midnight. Our go to place... Fufu cafe is gone. Saw the…read moreCafe 101 was open till 1 am and plenty of people eating inside so that's always a good sign. Cafe 101 serve Japanese and Chinese food. There are table and booths inside as well as a full bar. We started with a couple of sushi specials... bluefin toro and Uni. Thought the bluefin toro were fresh as well as the Uni. Wasn't expecting so was pleasantly surprised. For our mains, we ordered the twice cooked pork and beef galbi. Both came as a set... with rice, side dish of pickled radish and carrots and dessert. Price-wise, it was reasonable considering it came as a set. Twice cooked pork hits the spot. It was plenty and had some to go. Galbi was decent... it's not like Korean Galbi. It was pretty saucy, sweet and tender. It was decent portion as well. Think we found our new late night spot! Look forward to trying out the rest of their menu in the future. :-)

    As one of the quintessential late night options in Chinatown, Cafe 101 provides a specific…read moreexperience that few other late night spots can match. The lounge like ambiance, along with their diner-like menu, is a major selling point for folks and has been one of the reasons for their popularity over the better part of the last two decades. It is a bit trendy and plays music that you would think of and in a Miami lounge or a pretentious New York Club. While service is not their strong suit, the clean bathrooms, spacious seating, and semi-open kitchen makes up for some 'tudes from the staff. The menu is most definitely Asian, but blends from a predominantly Chinese menu and featuring various Taiwanese, Korean, Japanese items. The latter includes sushi, which is likely one of the only spots in the neighborhood that still has it after midnight. They have bluefin tuna and sea urchin, in which Cafe 101 is one of the only late night spots to offer it. Their beef chow fun is nice and greasy, but filled with excessive onions, bean sprouts, and various other veggies that almost take away from the noodles and beef (which was nicely cooked). Their shrimp and egg came in a nice set, which was a good surprise and surprisingly well executed. This is also a spot for Japanese curry, and even though it's not the best, it most certainly does the job. Taiwanese popcorn chicken is on point, cumin lamb is unsurprisingly spicy, and Singapore chow mai fun has a tinge of solid wok hei. (#1) I'm genuinely not a fan of their soups and think the sushi rolls are not their best work. While they also have milk, tea options, unless one is desperate, I would also steer clear of. Parking in the early evening can be an issue at Don Huang Plaza, but after 11pm, the parking options should be abundant. I would consider coming here in a larger group, especially with late night owls. ___________ (#1) Wok's essence (鑊氣)

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    Heytea

    4.4
    (117 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Heytea has become one of my favorite boba spots in Chinatown. It is never not crowded here but the…read morewait isn't too shabby. It's always packed every time we're here. The lines move fairly quick so it's not too bad. I like their mango drinks, the coconut mango boom and the cloud mango. Decent size for the price and quality is consistent. This place isn't ideal to study or work. There are no tables, mostly seats. It's also pretty loud and crowded most of the time.

    I came here with my new in-laws after my wedding in Oct 2025 and this was just open recently. I'd…read moresay that the staff were still figuring out their operations or it was just a bad day because they messed up my husband's drink and were trying to charge us for a 2nd drink but we clarified that what they gave us was not what we had ordered. And it turned into a situation where we had to tell the manager that the way to fix it was to just to make the new drink correct and give us the 1st drink because it was more than the drink we initially wanted. The other drinks we got were good and my family didn't complain about their drinks. I think service could be better but I understand they were still probably figuring out their operations. The whole place is concrete, and kept very simple. Even the bathroom door blends into the wall and I wouldn't have known how to go to the restroom had I not seen someone go before me. It's nice and clean inside. Great for groups which is what I typically see on weekends with the line out the door.

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    Bijou

    Bijou

    4.1
    (76 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    A spot dedicated to tiramisu treats (as well as mousse cakes, panna cotta, cookies, and croffles)…read moreand pretty drinks that is open all day? Count me in! The inside is mostly white and going for that IG "it spot" vibe. Most people were ordering their drinks that come with a little slice of tiramisu, but we were there to try just the latter! The tiramisu varieties aren't all truly tiramisu (which traditionally has espresso and alcohol), but they're called tiramisu because there are cookies or ladyfingers layered with their mascarpone cream. I tried the Biscoff Tiramisu-- while they could work on their presentation (the filling looked messy and slapped on), the taste was quite nice! Sweet, creamy, and the mascarpone filling was light and not too heavy despite being sweet and indulgent. I'm excited to try the other tiramisu varieties :D I like how the tiramisu comes in its own container instead of scooped into a takeout box because it's a lot less messy + prettier when eating it. Service was really friendly and there is self-serve water available too. Lots of tables for two but they were all taken during my visit. There's a little table outside in the shade if you're willing to sit in the heat. Overall, 4.5 stars for the tiramisu-- will be back to try some more! Check them out next time your sweet tooth calls :)

    This is a solid spot to grab some drinks/dessert after a big meal. They honestly have a good…read moreselection of desserts but for that day I was there only for drinks. The decor is minimalist with several plants inside. The service is also friendly but they do take a while to make your drinks, but I honestly don't care as long as it's good. I decided to get 4 drinks. Ube cream coffee, Mango matcha, Fresh pineapple mango tea & Jasmine cloud tea. The ube cream coffee was by far my favorite, bold flavors and the coffee itself was very strong without it being bitter. The mango matcha was also solid, just wish the matcha was stronger but I do like that they added lots of mango bits. Fresh pineapple mango was fine but the pineapple syrup overpowered the flavor of the tea. My least favorite was the Jasmine cloud tea, it wasn't terrible but the tea wasn't strong, very subtle. The drink was saved by their cheese foam, can't go wrong with that. Overall, it's a good spot. No complaints. I can't wait to come back and try their desserts. I think they're good for their tiramisu.

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    Tea Top

    Tea Top

    4.2
    (322 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    There are so many boba places along Bellaire and I personally recognize how expensive of a habit…read morethese sugary drinks can be, so I generally avoid going. But when I'm in town I go out of my way to "eat all the things" to take advantage of being near the Vietnamese community. I decided on trying Tea Top over other -- seemingly indistinguishable boba shops -- simply because this shop participates in the Dining Rewards Program, which allows me to earn airline miles per dollar in addition to my standard credit card points per dollar. I will say, the tea here is very good. They actually sell tea, rather than just sugar water. You can taste it. And for that, I appreciate this place. I tried their Alpine Green Tea with boba. It was good. I came back a second time to try their Wintermelon Alpine Green Milk Tea and thought it was even better! Quality drinks and I can earn additional airline miles per order? I'll be coming back. I also like that their in-store rewards program keys to your credit card so it recognizes your account and you can instantly apply small discounts to future orders every time, or save up your points to get a buck or two off an order when you feel like it.

    My friend said this was his favorite boba place in Chinatown and it did not disappoint…read more Taro milk tea usually sucks with these giant taro chunks, but Tea Top's taro drink was well integrated into the milk tea and went down smooth! Good attention to detail and good drinks.

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    Pearl milk tea with boba (no sugar)
    Pearl milk tea with boba (no sugar)
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    Taro Milk Tea with Sago 紫芋西米露

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    Gong Cha

    Gong Cha

    3.6
    (414 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Stopping by Gong Cha for a cold drink in a hot summer day is very refreshing…read more The barista was very patience with me while I read through their menu. They have so many varieties of teas and drinks on the menu. The tea they use is fresh, mix with citrus adds another layer of vibrant flavor. If you don't want tea, you can just order fruit drinks. Free wifi, there was a couple of 10-11 people having a meeting/discussion, so it is nice place to hangout.

    Plenty of bubble tea places to choose from in Bellaire. Out go to place is Gong Cha. My brother…read morefirst introduced me to Gong Cha back in CA. I'm glad they opened in Houston as well. We usually drop by after dinner. My go to drink is the Earl grey milk tea with 3Js (3Js for short). It comes with pudding jelly, grass jelly and black pearls. Why pay for extra for each topping if you can get a drink that comes with it. They have 2 sizes (regular or Large). You can also set the sugar level from 0 to 100 (70% is regular) and ice level (full, less or no ice). I usually have Large with 50% sugar and less ice. My wife likes the Lychee Oolong with black pearls. You will just need to get and find what tickles your taste buds. They have a rewards program if you are willing to share your mobile number that you enter when you place your order. Place is clean and was renovated during Covid. Tables and chairs are on both sides of the room. Games are gone now after Covid. Staff is pretty efficient. It doesn't take long to get your order. They will call out your number when order is ready.

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    Milk Foam Green Tea
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