There's an unofficial boba club at my office, and we regularly order boba two times a week. It's become a requirement. As such, we're often looking for the best boba in the area. Chicha popped up in one of our recent searches, and it has quickly made its way into the top five. The teas are delicious and refreshing, they have an extensive list of tea and fruit/milk combos, and the added taro balls topping has been a popular choice amongst the group. We consistently order from Chicha now, and I'm looking forward to my weekly boba bevvie this week! read more

Was super excited to try this place and was recommended my a few of my friends. I love the concept and it's a very small and clean shop. There were quite a few interesting items I wanted to choose from but ended up with the bubble milk tea, because how can you go wrong with that? But honestly it wasn't the best. I like my milk tea on the sweet side, and this was coming up short on that aspect. However, the boba was made fresh and was very good. You can definitely taste the tea which I did enjoy, but would have enjoyed more if it was sweeter. Overall, I would still come back because and try the other items. They also have a parking lot in the building with validation provided. And ordering is all done on the kiosk so it's quick and easy read more

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One of my fav boba spots - but parking was a bit more confusing than needed to be! I'll be walking over here going forward lol. You gotta scan the QR code BEFORE you access the lot. (I am also referring to an experience MONTHS ago when they first opened, the parking validation process may have changed since then!) Anyway! I love the taro balls here and my go-to is the cassia milk tea. Perfectly brewed each time :) See you soon (probably later today!) xo read more

Bit surprised by how much Chicha San Chen outlets now are available in different parts of the town. What's helpful is it's now way more accessible and doesn't require looong lines anymore just to grab one. Particularly in love with this Ktown outlet with decent street parking, very convenient and well-lit space, also open till quite late. As for the drinks though, I feel like Chicha's one of the most expensive ones and the drinks prolly don't really justify the higher tag. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad but I really wish it being more affordable. Besides, I somewhat love the tea flavor of the ones I have back home in Asia. Recently tried their Passion Fruit Green Tea and Orange Lemon Pouchong Tea here, which are refreshing but I might not buy regularly as they're quite expensive. read more

Chicha San Chen - Tea Rooms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking is available in the garage that's attached and you can get validated in the store for 90 minutes. Use the QR code for the site to "reserve" a spot. I accidentally found myself in the garage without going through this method since I didn't see the QR code initially and the staff was nice enough to let me out. Two kiosks inside to order and a couple of tables and seating but most orders are probably to-go. My favorite here is Taro Ball Green Tea Latte as I prefer the taro over the tapioca. Staff is friendly/helpful and service is relatively fast with a screen to show you which orders are in-progress and which are ready. They were also showing World Cup games so some people stuck around for a bit. Overall, this location is on par with the other locations although I really wish they would bring the Taro series here. read more

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This shop is located in the heart of ktown. There are a few tables for seating inside but it can be pretty crowded so it's hard to find a seat. You can order on a kiosk and can actually watch the drinks being brewed right in the front. They weigh out each tea to brew and the tea brews almost like pulling an espresso shot. It's pretty cool to watch and nice that it's right in the front so you can see it. There isn't much to say about the service since you order on a kiosk and they just call your name when it's ready but they package up the drink really nicely. They put a sleeve on it attached to strings so you can hold it by the strings. You can also buy a nice bag for a small fee. For my drink I got the bubble milk tea with light sugar and less ice. The boba was pretty sweet already so I think the light sugar was perfect. The boba was nice a soft, not too chewy and not too warm. The drink was creamy and smooth and perfectly sweet for me. I wish the drinks came in different sizes because I drank a lot of the tea and just had a bunch of boba leftover but it was still delicious. Glad I tried out this tea shop! read more

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I love Chicha San Chen, but outside of the Arcadia location and locations in Asia (yes I got boba from them in Hong Kong lol), I find that their drinks are sweeter than I'd expect! Same quality is there and unlike a lot of their other locations: there's decent seating area, a clean bathroom, and even the World Cup playing! Downsides is they take a lot more delivery app order at this location than others (I don't think you can get delivery from the Arcadia; Rowland heights was pretty limited from what I remember) so the store can look empty...and you could still be like 8th in line for getting a drink. They take their time setting up every drink and the staff are helpful (almost everyone was wearing bubble tea earrings ahaha). It was hot as hell inside so keep that in mind lol. If you're a fan of the Arcadia location, ask for less sweet here! read more

Chicha San Chen - Creamy Mango Tart Cream High Mountain Pouchong Tea Passion Fruit Green Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Can order at kiosk or at counter. It was pretty busy on a late afternoon holiday! We got some drinks. They let us have a sample. The cups come with twine handles to help when walking! The drinks were satisfying! read more

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I'm so happy they opened a chicha here! There's plenty of street parking around as well. I got my usual order to see if it's just as good and it was. The honey osmanthus oolong tea is my absolute fav and this location didn't disappoint. They also have taro balls right now! It's usually a winter/season topping but I think because it's a new location they had taro balls for a topping option. read more

Chicha San Chen - Honey osmanthus oolong tea with taro ball Bubble Milk Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best boba I've ever had!! I had the regular milk tea with boba. The sweetness level of the tea was perfect, the texture of boba was just right, and the tea itself was rich. The drink was so good that I couldn't even stop to take a picture! I finished it too quickly. Service is quick and efficient, the interior aesthetic is so clean and simple. read more

I had to try the Michelin star boba near me! Chicha San Chen had a short 5-10 minute line on its second opening day. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered the bubble milk tea and it came out in about 5 minutes. It was really cool to see the tea machines and fresh tea leaves being brewed for every order by the cashier. The inside had some greenery on the wall and had white and gold decor. There was some small seating on the inside but it was really busy. Definitely, better for just getting your drink and then leaving. The bubble milk tea was solid. The black tea was strong and flavorful. It was not too sweet at 30% sugar. The milk and cream was delicious. The boba was also perfectly cooked and at a great sweetness level. Only thing is my drink was over $8 and pretty small, so I think it's worth trying but won't be my new go-to boba shop. read more

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Order: milk green tea, perfect, normal ice, bubble Price: $8.25 Overall: 4/5 Fresh bubbles (pearls), were sweet and had a nice chew. Perfect sweetness was just right for me, it wasn't overly sweet. The taste of green tea is subtle and floral. If you like more of a milk forward milk tea rather than tea forward, Chicha San Chen is definitely for you. The staff were super friendly and helpful when answering my questions about their drinks! There was limited seating inside, but the space was clean and comfortable. read more

Chicha San Chen - Milk Green Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was super excited that Chicha San Chen opened a location in K-town since I've been going to their other spots in Arcadia. We were not greeted at the door and just stood around until we saw they had a self ordering system near the front register. There were only a few people waiting inside, which was deceiving as I noticed the guy at the end was constantly busy putting together orders for UberEats and such. Then there was back to back customers coming up to pick up their orders, so my order took awhile to be ready. My friend was also annoyed that they gave him a small straw instead of the jumbo one since he ordered mango toppings with his drink. My drink was good, so no complaints there other than the long wait. read more

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Quality boba with convienent parking in K town. Each drink is artfully crafted with real tea and quality ingredients. Taste and service is maintained across all locations I have been to including Bay Area and LA sawtelle location. read more

So happy this place finally opened in koreatown so that I don't have to go all the way to SGV. Love their drinks, wish they had a bigger size though for the price ($8.50). You can tell their teas are freshly brewed and they also have samples :) Didn't love the parking situation (it's free but a bit complicated), so I'll probably just pay the meter and park :) Highly recommend and will definitely be back :) read more

The tea is very smooth and refreshing. And the best thing is the taro balls and the cute bag holders for each individual drinks. However the pricing is very high. My drink ended up being around $10. And I wish the staff would let you customize your own drink without judgement. Validated parking available, just make sure to scan QR code prior drive in read more

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First off, I will start with the positive. Their konjac was chewy and they gave a lot of it and the boba was refreshing. Neutral: there was a kiosk to order the drinks. The service was alright. The place wasn't busy, but it took over 10 minutes to get the drinks. Ambiance wasn't outstanding, just average. HOWEVER, their menu options were very limited and their boba honestly just didn't stand out. The boba was just like any other place in terms of taste. Honestly, I don't think I will be coming back, and if you're looking for life-changing boba, it won't be here, but this place wasn't too bad or too good, just average. read more

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Glad they finally opened in ktown yay!! There's a lot of street parking and they do parking validation too! There's some seatings and the line moves fast. Such a cute store and there's some seatings! Drinks are yummy as always read more

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I love this place! They focus on high quality of teas. I'm soo glad they open up in ktown. First time I tried it was in Vegas and I was obsessed with the tea! Now I know why it michelin star quality. The ambiance is cute, very fresh, relaxing, as. Vibes, have some seatings and you get 40mins free parking validated next to the store. The service is amazing, everyone's friendly and explained really well what their tea is about and their most famous selections! I love the taro bubble and the mango options they have soo refreshing! There's plenty of refreshing options that focused on clean, high quality tea. I will definitely comeback to try their other options. read more

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Happy that there's a Chicha in Ktown. Every tea drink and oolong or jasmine latte are fragrant, nutty and rich. And the taro balls are my favorite topping! Good seating and parking though there is a wait. read more

I have been here a couple times already and I love it. I have tried I couple of different drinks all of the so far have been so yummy. The drinks are not too sweet even at "perfect sugar", the teas are so refreshing, and the flavors really come through. I went to the grand opening for their store in Sawtelle so I am so happy there is one near me now. Staff are friendly. There is street parking around and you can park in their parking structure in the same building, and they validate. There is also seating inside. I went yesterday and they even played the FIFA World Cup for people to watch inside. I definitely recommend this place for a refreshing drink ! Some of my favorites: - mango high mountain Pouchong Tea - bubble volcano -creamy mango tart - mango Osmanthus oolong tea - orange Osmanthus oolong tea read more

Super disappointing as I had high hopes from other locations. The one in Alhambra has it down with tea flavor and boba quality, but this location had neither. Tea was extremely bland and watered down with soggy boba that lost its chewiness. We ended up paying almost $18 for 2 drinks that were more than lackluster. The only good thing was that the employees were welcoming and kind but otherwise feels like I almost got scammed out of my money. read more

only con is it's street parking outside. Inside is spacious and clean. there's two self serve machines so line goes by fast. ive gone to multiple chicha san chen locations, the tea still taste the same it's high quality read more

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This is one of the best milk teas I have ever had with boba. I will be back, please don't leave KTOWN! I got the Bubble Milk Tea, black tea, 10/10 read more

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In general this is some of the best tasting tea out there! This location had a soft opening last Wednesday that had a long one hour wait. On Monday afternoon, the line was very short. However drinks took about 20 minutes to come out. It was worth it though! The other location's seem to have stronger tea flavor which I enjoy. I'm hoping that as this location gets the hang of things more that it will taste just as good. Dong ding oolong is definitely my favorite on the menu! The perfect sweet is actually not too sweet as well. It's a nice new location with a few tables for sitting in, a clean bathroom, and validated parking in the garage for 40 minutes. read more

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I am fan of Chicha San Chen . The normally I have to drive to San Gatbriel but they open on k town I am so happy , today I can at 11.30 Am . But I got my drink 11.53 pm 23 mins wait with not busy time . the employee make a drink very slow life . She made tea and try to smell every glass . That she made . Use her nose close near the drink . Very disgusting for do like that . Very very upset this store read more

I was more excited than anyone that we got a ChiCha in Koreatown. I like it so much that I'll drive 20-30mins to the SGV to get it, and unfortunately, I think I'm better off keeping it that way. The tea was still good and much higher quality than the majority of shops in K-town, however, the boba was overcooked and the service wasn't great. I was one of the first people inside when they opened, and the person taking my order wasn't knowledgeable of the menu at all and actually a little rude. I understand that it's overwhelming when you're new, but that kind of negative energy ruins the experience for me. At the CCSCs in other cities, the baristas are very helpful and friendly, and the boba quality is ALWAYS consistent. It's a bummer, because this location is super convenient, but I'll probably only go when I'm too lazy to make the commute down the 10 (unless they improve with time, which i'm sure they will!) p.s. there's no rewards system at the LA locations, so prepare yourself for the $8 price tag! read more

I actually discovered this spot through Heyla while looking for tea places in Koreatown, and I'm so glad I did. The space is super clean and modern, and you can tell they really care about the quality of their tea. I tried their matcha drinks and they were so smooth--not too sweet, with a really rich, authentic flavor. You can literally see the attention to detail when they prepare everything, which makes the whole experience feel elevated compared to your typical boba shop. The vibe is chill and aesthetic, perfect for a quick stop or even just to hang out for a bit. Definitely feels like a hidden gem in K-Town. I'll for sure be coming back to try more of the menu! read more

3 stars because this location does not have organic milk when all their other locations have it. I've been here twice and each time they said they ran out. They use great value Walmart milk gross read more

Amazing drinks and the freshest boba in town! The shop is super clean and the staff is incredibly friendly. 10/10 customer service--I will definitely be a regular here read more

If you get lucky and see a short line, check them out. Their tea quality is good. I highly recommend their honey osmanthus oolong tea.

Best boba spot in k-town! The milk tea was so fresh and flavorful, and the boba was perfectly chewy. Staff were very friendly and the shop was clean with a nice vibe. Definitely coming back! read more

Chicha San Chen - Bubble Milk Tea, Orange High Mountain Pouchong, Taro Ball Green Tea Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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how are you gonna close 20min before your advertised close time please guys either update your hours or make me boba read more

The best boba I have ever had. Their tea is exquisite. Customer service is fast. They get your order and make your tea. No loligagging or chitter chatter. Straight tea buisness. read more

Staff wouldn't give a bag. I ordered two drinks and didn't know you had to "purchase" a bag. Very rude staff. Most boba shops don't charge you for a bag. read more

The service was great and so patient to answer our questions! Was recommended the Honey Cassia Black Tea and its a new favorite! Shout out to Jonathan who gave the recommendation! read more

I really like ChiCha SanChen's Dong Ding Oolong Tea with Cream and I can really taste the flavor of the tea. It's a creamy drink and I highly recommend it at 30% sugar. The sugar levels can only be 70% or 30% but honestly it's fine like that because the drinks aren't too sweet like that. Some drinks can't be customized in terms of sugar and ice level which is fine but that is important to know. The service here is wonderful and there's free wifi along with parking validation where parking is free for 40 minutes. read more

quick and easy ordering, no line, bright atmosphere, friendly staff. I'm glad they opened a location here in K-Town! be prepared to see me every week read more

Amazing green tea, one of the best I've had. Very fragrant and brewed just right--not over brewed, which a lot of places unfortunately do. I get the pure green tea, hot and the flavor truly shines through. read more