Originating from Taiwan, this bubble tea shop is a must-try. I am a huge fan of their Osmanthus Oolong Tea with Mango. It tastes crisp and refreshing and does not taste syrupy at all. Another amazing drink is the Cassia Black Tea with Mousse. The tea itself tastes robust and slightly malty, while the mousse adds a silky and creamy texture that enhances the drink. My husband especially likes the drinks from the Lemon Condensed Milk series. Each cup is freshly brewed to order and has a strong tea base, which is exactly how I like it. This particular location only has one ordering kiosk and only a couple of small tables. It is definitely more of a grab-and-go type of place. The premium tea taste and tea quality here are consistent with other locations I've been to. I like that we can see into the kitchen and watch the drinks being made. If there is a wait, it is all worth it! read more

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I stopped by Chicha San Chen after hearing about its award-winning reputation, but unfortunately, the experience fell well short of the hype. The shop itself was clean and filled with a pleasant tea aroma that created a welcoming first impression. Service was average, with nothing particularly memorable about the visit. Considering the relatively small size of the drinks, paying over $8 per drink felt difficult to justify. **Green Tea with Boba: 2.5/5** For a tea shop renowned for its freshly brewed-to-order teas, this drink was surprisingly lackluster. It tasted noticeably watered down and had very little of the fresh, fragrant jasmine tea flavor I was expecting. The chewy boba was the highlight, offering a pleasant texture with just the right amount of sweetness, but it couldn't salvage an otherwise disappointing drink. **High Mountain Pouchong Tea: 1/5** This drink was an even bigger letdown. Like the green tea, it tasted diluted and lacked the floral depth and complexity that a high mountain pouchong tea should offer. An unusually artificial, creamy, sweet aftertaste also lingered after each sip, further detracting from the overall flavor. Overall, the drinks lacked the bold, distinctive tea flavor I'd expect from an award-winning tea house. Considering the premium prices and relatively small drink sizes, the quality ultimately didn't justify the cost. There are simply too many better bubble tea shops at this price point, and I don't see myself returning. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Green Tea with Boba and High Mountain Pouchong Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Minimalist interior with about 3-4 tables to dine in! Love how they have a rotating seasonal menu. The pineapple milk tea was great and not too sweet (even without adjusting sweetness). Can't wait to come back and try more teas read more

CHICHA San Chen - Pineapple milk tea (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

2/10 Got the fruit tea. Honestly tea was pretty good and refreshing, BUT they have BIGGER PROBLEMS... (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE) read more

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Absolutely love the tea flavors at CHICHA San Chen! You can smell the tea fragrance and taste the specific flavors listed in the drink descriptions. The boba texture is also quite nice - balanced and chewy, with the sweetness coming through. I stuck to the popular drinks this time and they definitely exceeded expectations. If you're a passion fruit fan, their version is a must order. Service was fast and friendly. There is also a kiosk ordering option that is helpful. Look forward to visiting again! read more

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Finally got to try it! No line when I got in but I guess the customers before me ordered a lot because I had to wait 18 minutes just for my 1 drink. You can tell that they take the time to brew the tea and make it as people order. I'm surprised that it cost a lot though, paid $9.50 for a regular milk tea with boba. Yes, it tastes good but not that good that I'll be going back. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Milk tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I have mixed feelings about CHICHA San Chen. On the one hand, their drinks are good, but I feel that they are way overpriced. My order this time was Cassia Black Tea with Honey ($7.25) and Lemon Condensed Milk ($7.75). These are regular sizes and not even large. For $7, I expect at least a larger size for how basic these drinks are. Even though they taste good, I don't think it's worth it. I am taking into consideration that prices everywhere have gone up, but CHICHA has always been pricey even before the price hike and I am hesitant to return due to the cost. One thing I'll say is that this Rowland Heights location was not busy when I went, so at least I didn't have to wait and pay so much for their drinks. read more

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First time trying this place as I have heard their tea are superb. Ordered one of their popular drink- passion fruit high mountain pouchong tea as I love the flavor of pouchong tea. Kind of disappointed that I don't taste too much of the tea flavor but mostly passion fruit. I guess don't trust other's opinions too much until you tried it yourself. Overall, nice drink but falls a bit short of my expectation. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I've only been to this location once. It was a poor experience. Several people who ordered after me got their drinks before I did. I ordered a basic boba milk tea. So there wasn't any excuse about it being delayed due to a specialty drink that takes more time to make. I saw the other people after me also ordered boba milk tea. I asked the staff about my order they were in the midsts of making it. Great I was about to get my order.. spoke too soon. The person who put on the lid spilled my drink so they had to remake it. I thought it would be first in the queue but nope they side lined my cup and started making other people's orders. Eventually my cup was ready then the staff who put the string holder on it decided to take my cup for a spin around the kitchen swinging it walking around and talking to their coworkers. I was mortified. I won't return to this location. This would never happen at the San Gabriel location. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Boba milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came back to try their bubble milk tea. I have to say it was a solid milk tea and the boba was warm, sweet, and chewy. For over $8 a drink, youre paying for made to order drinks and quality. I have yet to order something I don't like, but I dont think that will happen. Definitely a great choice for tea and boba! read more

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Love the customer service and the Black Tea with Cream. The flavor is on the spot every single time I purchase their drink. Highly recommend the Black Tea with Cream or just their original bubble milk tea read more

CHICHA San Chen - Black Tea with Cream - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Haven't personally gone to this location but my husband picks up drinks for me weekly on his way back from work. From what I can taste from home, the quality is super similar if not the same to the original SG location. Perks compared to SG is that there's almost always no line per husband! Service is fast and ordering is done on tablets there. Clean facility per husband and almost always empty when he drops by on a weekday in the late afternoon. read more

This place was just mediocre. Maybe my hopes were too high because I kept hearing all the raves about how this place is the "Michelin star" boba. Each cup is $8+ which is an outrageous price point when the cups are so small. The boba is soft and chewy but I've been to plenty of places that do it better. The tea did not stand out to me personally and tasted artificial even though it's supposed to be fresh. Service was average - I didn't have issues like others did but I went mid day during the middle of the week. The ambiance is clean but more of a take out spot than a place you go to hang out at. It's located in a plaza with dozens of restaurants so good luck fighting for parking. Overall nothing stellar and 2.5 stars ** read more

The tea is exquisite, and the service is on par. The waiter is very knowledgeable about the different tea types, and shows us the individual tea's scent as he explains. My order: High Mountain Pouchong Tea + Organic Milk + Bubble (light sugar, hot): After setting the drink aside for a while, the tea's sweet, refreshing fragrance sinks into the drink. It was light sugar, but the sweetness of the tea/milk made the drink sweeter than expected. Dong Ding Oolong tea + Organic milk + Bubble (light sugar, less ice): Heavy smokey aroma with a light bitterness from the tea. The inside is spacious with very limited seating (2 tables, 4 chairs). The drink is great, the price is on the higher end for the cup size. read more

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You walk in here hit with the fragrance of tea leaves They freshly brew the tea as you order so expect longer wait time compared to other tea places, but that's what makes them unique. Ding dong milk tea is a go to, but they are all good read more

Among the availability of amazing boba shops that have served the 626 area for so long, it's hard to still create novel beverages, but this Taiwan chain is welcome to be doing just that! All over the shop they have multiple accolades praising their various teas. From my understanding they use a kind of "teapresso" setup to create a strong, yet smooth tea that makes its presence known in any drink you order. I also love the customizability of the drinks, from different toppings and the different teas that they brew. Their tapioca is cooked perfectly, just the right amount of chew and a little sweet. They also have samples sometimes which is great. A little on the pricier side I will say, but every once in a while a nice treat to have. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Mango Passionfruit Green Tea and Dong Ding Oolong Tea with Mousse - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Was told this was a tea place I need to try. Usually, I down all my teas because it's so sweet and refreshing, but the tea here? You want to enjoy and savor it. I ordered the creamy mango tart and it was so delicious, you can really taste the quality of tea. It's sweet with mango, the tea was earthy, and was the perfect creaminess without being overly sweetened. Packaging is also nice, along with the ordering system and just watching them make the tea. You can tell they are well trained and precise, and that every cup was made to perfection. The price tag was a little more pricey especially without any toppings, but worth the try. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Creamy Mango Tart - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Been here a few times now and the teas are always solid. Sometimes the line here gets really long when I've been here on the weekend, but this last time was reasonable when I came in during lunchtime on a weekday. I like how easy it is to choose your tea options and added toppings. The taro balls are my favorite topping and they are seasonal. I feel like the drinks could be a little bigger, but overall, this is a great place to grab a drink. There is very limited seating inside, so this is more of a to-go option. read more

CHICHA San Chen - High Mountain Pouchong Tea with Honey and Taro Balls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Overall, you can definitely taste the quality of the oolong tea and the teas taste amazing. I ordered the grape oolong and it was pretty good. I would get light sweetness though. Service, personally, is the best it can be with how busy they can get, especially on the weekends. We literally had to wait up to 1 hr for our drinks. I don't think it's really worth more than a 15 min wait. I wish they had more seating inside but it looks more like a togo spot. Its still one of the better boba places around, but definitely come here off peak times. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Grape oolong - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

We were in town for the weekend and came here to finally try this out. The inside was small and everybody was just crowding the area near the counter to pick up your drinks. The line was long but it was moving fairly quick so it wasn't bad unlike when this was in the Bay Area and people were waiting like 5 hours (maybe not). The menu had a lot of options to choose from. We ordered the Green Tea with Organic Milk and boba, Black Tea with Organic Milk and boba, and Green Tea with Mousse. All of the drinks were good and definitely had that tea flavor. I'm not sure if it's for everybody but it was good to me. The amount of tea for each cup was good enough for one person. I would recommend any of the drinks we had. Good drinks here and I would come back if I was in the area. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Black Tea with Organic Milk and boba and Green Tea with Organic Milk and boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Good service, good teas just kind of pricey. Always crowded. Wish they were not that costly.

Easily one of my favorite places for good quality tea and milk teas. Been coming since they opened in Rowland after going for years to their San Gabriel location Parking can be difficult in the plaza, and it can be very busy depending on when you come. Just a heads up, expect to wait a bit for your drink as they make everything to order. Everything is fresh, high quality teas, and it smells great even while you're waiting in the store. Personal favorite is the dong ding tea and dong ding tea with fresh milk. I like the perfect amount of sweetness and light ice and just as it sounds, it's perfect. Not too sweet, and just the right amount to get the tea flavor and not sugary or watered down. Even the "latte", it's not overly milky and tea comes through. Their rotating series are usually pretty good as well. We like the peach series I do miss the taro series though, hoping it comes back soon as it's usually one of my favorites For toppings, their boba is good, right amount of chewiness, but only get it if you plan to drink right away. I also like their konjac, I miss their unique sakura konjac. This is our go to location when we want quality tea and we'll keep coming back! Oh and they just started a rewards program so we'll be taking advantage of that read more

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They do not let you customize your drink and add toppings like boba into creamy lemon tart drink... please change this read more

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For $8 plus change not worth it. Mostly ice, tasted like it was a powder mixed with milk. The boba had a nice texture but $8...no. Service was fine. They have a QR code you can order beforehand. No where to really sit, more of like a to go. Place. Overall clean. Next to boiling crab. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Mostly ice... - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came here after dinner with a friend. The line at the SGV location was traumatizing to say the least, making the calmer and emptier Rowland Heights location a pleasant surprise. Seating is essentially nonexistant, despite the clean and spacious interior, which makes it more of a grab and go spot than a hangout spot, despite the plaza itself feeling like a hangout kind of area in general. We ended up standing outside to talk and nurse our drinks for half an hour before we decided to go home. There was no line and out drinks came out quickly. The tea was high quality, though their "perfect" sweetness is slightly on the sweet side for me personally. read more

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I got the bubble milk tea and was very impressed with the quality. There was a very strong tea flavor and the boba was warm and perfectly soft, not too chewy. Would definitely come back to try other drinks. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My first time having Chi Cha and I was so surprised with how much I liked it. I'm always a sipper, but I chugged my drink in a few minutes. Their boba is so fresh, chewy, and cooked to perfection. Upon entering the store, you get the aroma of tea and boba. There was only two tables indoors, you can order at the kiosk. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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this is my first time trying Chi Cha San Chen at this location. I usually go to the one in San Gabriel area and was a little bit disappointed because the flavor was a bit different with the one that I tried in Singapore. However, this time around, I tried their seasonal mania which is grape green tea and instead of green tea I got grape oolong tea and they are so good because I'm a huge fan of grapes. I also tried my friends drink, which is regular Boba milk tea and they are so bomb so maybe next time I will get that one. It's located in one of the busiest plaza in Rowland Heights read more

Chicha San Chen has always been one the popular boba place originated from Taiwan a few years ago and the trend / brand was brought to the States. They are known for their high quality tea. When it first opened in San Gabriel, I was so happy because 626 finally has a known, high quality tea brand that open here. There are many boba shops in the 626 but their drink is just average. If you have been to Asian, especially Taiwan or hong kong, their milk teas/tea depending on the style you like amazes you. The taste and quality of those boba shops can't compare. Are they bad though? No of course not but you always want crave for the best one right? This place is one of the best ones. Good tea quality, hot and perfect sweetness boba and other drink refreshers. There are always super long lines regardless of which store it is. Not going to be a big difference here with the wait as you can expect is 9/10 times when you come. Thats the only negative comment I would say about this place and other store locations. This particular location is small and long lines are expected. Drinks are great just like other stores. I'm happy that the quality of their drinks didn't just dip after opening a few locations in US. The reason is usually when a popular brand is brought from other countries and after opening different locations, they tend to drop ( service, quality and taste ), not with them though! They stay consistent! Keep it up CHICHA San Chen!! read more

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CHICHA San Chen in Rowland Heights is next-level when it comes to premium Taiwanese tea. Known for their fresh, loose-leaf teas steeped to order, every cup is rich, fragrant, and beautifully crafted. The menu is diverse with creative options and unique toppings, plus customizable sugar and ice levels, perfect for true tea lovers. I ordered the Green Tea / 松針綠茶 with its rich jasmine aroma and sweet, refreshing finish and wow... this is high-premium tea on another level. read more

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As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the aroma of tea and a bright, clean interior. I ordered online this time, which saved me a lot of waiting. They mention that their tea is always freshly brewed, and you can really tell--it tastes much more natural and less artificial than other places. This is definitely my favorite tea spot right now! read more

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I don't have any negative comments about the drinks themselves. I tried the Grape Osmanthus Tea with Konjac and the classic Bubble Milk Tea, and both tasted very clean with the tea flavor clearly coming through. The boba was cooked to perfect chewiness, and the milk tea is probably one of the best you can get in the States. The konjac jelly was a nice addition to the lightness and fragrance of the grape drink. Usually when I order grape drinks, they taste super artificial, but this one actually had peeled grapes in it. I did have to think hard about giving this place 5 stars since $8.50 for a drink is a little ridiculous. read more

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Taiwanese place next to Kee Wah. Yum! CHICHA San Chen in Rowland Heights is located in the same plaza as Kee Wah Bakery. This is great because after you get some fresh pastries you can come here and get some bubble tea. I love how this place is Taiwanese and offers Taiwanese drinks. They have wide selection of drinks that cater to every taste. Their menu features classic milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty drinks, all with customizable sugar and ice levels. I love how you can customize your sweetness levels! We got their Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea, Cheese Foam Oolong Tea, and Taro Milk Tea, each prepared fresh and full of flavor. I really like Oolong tea so for me to have it with a cheese foam was quite interesting. Reminded me of Happy Lemon though I think this place does it slightly better. The staff is friendly and efficient, making sure orders are made exactly to your preference. English isn't as good but they do try. The interior is modern and clean, with comfortable seating that creates a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends which is what I did. Staff didn't mind that we were there chatting for over an house and they were quite friendly and kept asking if we needed anything. Overall, CHICHA San Chen in Rowland Heights delivers consistently delicious drinks, good attentive service, and a cozy environment, making it a go-to spot for bubble tea lovers. Will definitely visit here next time I come to Kee Wah as well. read more

Right when you walk in, you're met with the pleasant aroma of tea. The tea smell itself was enough to convince me that this place was authentic. I ordered the black tea with mousse with everything normal like sweetness and ice and it was actually perfectly sweet. It wasn't as sweet as other boba places but I liked that because the tea flavor really cut through. The black tea was strong and a slight hint of bitterness as an after taste which I did not mind at all. The boba was very soft, chewy, and fresh. Overall, the drink was perfectly crafted and I could not have asked for anything better. The only thing is that it took a while for the drinks to come out because there were a lot of orders ahead of me. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Yes the line can be horrendous, but if you have the time and the patience, the tea creations here are really top notch. I go for milk tea with organic milk here 99% of the time, with green tea my most ordered. Really think it's one of their best teas. The osmanthus oolong here is very good as well and it actually tastes like osmanthus rather than just flavoring. For that "not too sweet" taste, light sugar is the way to go. There's usually some sort of seasonal fruit tea drinks in additional to their standard fruit teas. For the fruit teas, the peach dong ding oolong is probably my favorite. Overall, great tea spot but just know that drinks are pricier than other spots! read more

CHICHA San Chen offers some high quality, freshly brewed teas. I've always found their tea to be aromatic and not too sweet which is a win for me. The huge caveat is that you have to be prepared to wait in line and wait for your order to come out. I'm a huge fan of their fresh taro series and that has been my go-to lately. The taro is fresh from Taiwan and you can get both the taro paste and taro balls in your choice of green/black MT! read more

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This is by far my favorite boba place I've had in the US. When you enter, you're immediately hit by the pleasant scent of tea. I live a bit far from CHICHA but whenever I'm in the area I always try to stop by; my go-to order is the osmanthus oolong tea w/ mango (light sweet) as it's the perfect amount of floral, fruity, sweet, and refreshing. There's usually a line but I wouldn't say the wait has been too long, at least the times I've been. It's located in a plaza with a lot of restaurants and other businesses so there's a lot of parking spots but it may get busy. read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

One of the best boba shops! But sometimes, boba is not fully boiled(?) it was kinda hard last time I tried. Still love to visit whenever I am around this place!!! Hope they open one in near Buena Park area soon read more

excellent tea quality here. I got a passion fruit green tea which is one my go to's at any boba drink store. my personal opinion for a drink rating would be 9/10, delicious! the service is relatively quick for a place that's a little busy and there aren't many seats inside but there's a lot of room in the store to wait inside. will be back soon! read more

CHICHA San Chen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

One of the best Boba places I've been to. The smell of aromatic tea right when you walk in is absolutely delightful. I've gotten many of their milk teas with boba and I've always been happy. It's worth the wait. I do wish they had a larger size because it's so good lol. read more