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    CHICHA San Chen

    4.5 (85 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cze T.

    First time trying Chicha and I absolutely loved it! The tea was amazing- honestly couldn't have asked for better flavors. The boba was also perfect: soft, chewy, and just the right texture. This might officially be my new go-to boba chain!

    Osmanthus Oolong and Honey Osmanthus Oolong
    Generous Y.

    I'll rave about CHICHA all day. Ever since their Bellevue location opened up in Washington, I've been more picky about tea (especially across boba spots and cafes) because no one does it quite like CHICHA. The tea is pricey and a smaller volume, but all their tea is rich and flavorful. I'm a fan of the Tukwila shop but dislike how far away it is because Tukwila is so south! The store is more akin to CHICHA across other states, in their own building rather than in a mall (even the old Bellevue location before they moved, felt lacking). Lovely service, the staff are extra friendly here. Osmanthus Oolong Tea w/ Boba - while I typically prefer milk in boba drinks, I'm starting to open up at CHICHA because their teas are wonderful and don't need the added creaminess from milk. Light, yet potent, aromatic, and smooth, this one is a favorite from my partner and I because it's refreshing and naturally sweetened with the osmanthus flowers. Honey Osmanthus Oolong Tea w/ Boba - for those of us with a sweet tooth, this is a favorable option to the original teas. Had to avoid saying "simple teas" because they're crafted and brewed masterfully. Adding honey is so simple, yet they integrate it well into the teas with their brewing methods. Refreshing while satisfying that sweet tooth.

    Honey milk with Sakura Konjac (left) and another really delicious one I forgot
    Laura G.

    They have a lot of drink options, I forgot which base tea I got- but their Sakura Konjac with honey milk and light sugar is SO GOOD. The layout and decor is beautiful as well. Staff is friendly, but does not call out names, which I actually like. You can guess which drink is yours and ask for help if needed.

    Meekyung J.

    Chicha San Chen bubble tea are always amazing! I've been to Bellevue location multiple times but this was first time at Tukwila. Service was great but a little slow here. Still worth waiting for! Will be back again.

    Taro milk tea ( Left ) Boba volcano ( right )
    Jesse R.

    We were pretty disappointed with our visit today. When we walked in, it was busy but not unusually crowded. Still, it took almost an hour (50+ minutes) to receive our drinks. What made it more frustrating was seeing all the people who arrived after us get their drinks WAY before we did. We ordered four drinks -- two of one kind and two of another. After about 45 minutes, we realized we were the only customers left from the group that arrived around the same time. To make things worse, three of our four drinks were made and left sitting out for at least 15 minutes while we waited on the last one. We eventually went up to ask, and were told they were still waiting on the final drink, but it still took another 20 minutes. By then, the ice had melted and the flavor was watered down. We were watching our order be skipped over and over and over again, and seeing the cup not be touched at all. The taro balls are always great, but the service and wait time this visit were really disappointing.

    Aesthetic cup holder and seasonal drink
    Jared W.

    Went here with a friend after they said they really want to stop by. I like boba so I thought why not. I had never been to this boba shop before and my friend told me the one in Bellevue is really popular, so I came in with high expectations. I noticed how clean the inside looked, which is hard to do when the majority of the place is white. When we got to the register we were given a sample of a seasonal flavor. It was so good that I decided to get it! We both wanted boba, and were properly informed before the purchase that they had to make more which would take a little bit of time. I appreciated the warning ahead of time. The drinks were well made and were true to the sweetness level and ice level requested. The menu had quite a bit of options so I'm eager to return and try what else they have! A good boba spot all in all!

    Osmanthus green tea with cream and boba
    Katie L.

    I was so excited they decided to expand and open a location in Tukwila! So close to my house. So dangerous. I love how it's near Southcenter mall, so it has ample amount of parking. During the cold season, this location luckily doesn't have much of a line as in the summer. I really like how you can taste the tea in the drinks you order and the toppings also are delightful as well always. The only thing I dislike about this chain is that you cannot customize your drinks; except for toppings, level of sweetness and ice level, nothing else can be changed. But other than that, drinks always tasted good here. Would recommend. Oh, but this place strictly only has tea, no smoothies! So if you're wanting to order similar to that, do not come here.

    Inside
    Yuri Y.

    Service: 5/5 Attentive and friendly service! They gave us a sample of their daily drink which helped us make a decision (and allowed us to try a different tea). The time it takes to get your drink can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes depending how busy the store is. Each drink seems to be freshly brewed. Drink: 5/5 Flavors are amazing! I got the high mountain orange drink and it's so refreshing! Perfect balance of sweet and the boba has great texture! Highly recommend this one if you're not a milk tea person. If you are a milk tea person, try the dong ding milk tea, it's delicious too!

    Khoa N.

    Walking around in trying to find a new place to quench my thirst and stumbled upon a new gem today! The new discovery had an inviting atmosphere and great ambiance and relaxing music. The passion fruit green tea with light sugar, light ice, and grass jelly was what I ordered. It was pretty good and refreshing, I really enjoyed the drink. Will probably come back to try a different drink.

    Darian S.

    Me & my friend got the Green Tea + Cream & Cassia Black Tea with Mousse, both with boba. They both were really great milk teas. I'm gonna be honest, I'm not typically a fan of the tapioca (boba) toppings but they tasted delicious. Nice & chewy. Whats also nice is you can sample the different kinds of teas during certain times. I'd say that they take really good focus on their quality of tea.

    Outside of the store with our iced peach green tea and high mountain pouchong tea with mousse drinks! Both 10/10
    Jeremiah B.

    Situated near Southcenter mall, this second location of the popular tea shop is an excellent stop for high quality and delicious tea. Upon entering the store, the friendly staff immediately greet you and may even offer a sample drink to try. My wife and I tried their peach green tea sample which we eventually ordered. We highly recommend it as it is very refreshing! Unfortunately some of their drinks are unable to adjust sugar and ice levels but don't be afraid to ask anyways. They are usually always busy in the afternoons and evenings so expect to wait a bit, but don't worry, they are making the drinks right in front of you. You can watch how hard they are quickly and efficiently working to complete your order! Regardless how long the wait is, there are seats and tables available to wait for or to spill tea while enjoying tea with friends. There are also cool decorations along the walls for a great photo op before you leave. This place is a MUST visit for everyone, especially tea lovers!

    8/2025- menu
    Tzarina W.

    9/2025- stopped by here after a very full dinner but always room for a boba tea! This is a Taiwanese establishment that focuses on the Lishan Oolong tea which comes from the mountains at 2000-2200 altitude. They have an area where they do tea tastings which would be a fun group activity. I got the Taro milk tea and the volcano boba tea. All of it was yummy. This place did have a long line. Service was good as well. I like the drink carriers for each drink.

    High mountain pouchong tea w/ mango
    Vinh M.

    Just as fresh and solid as the location in Bellevue, and a little more accessible for those who live in Seattle! I went here with family on a Wednesday noon after lunch to grab some drinks to satiate my after-meal fix. Going inside, you can immediately smell the strong aroma of tea. One big difference is that it's a lot more spacious and has more seating than its Bellevue counterpart, and there's even a section where you can taste some tea! Though I didn't go for that experience, i still had a great drink that speaks to how sleek and matte it feels inside. Since this is still a relatively new location, I waited in quite a long line where it took me about 20 minutes to finally be able to order, and ~10 more minutes to get my drink. My mom and I did get a sample of one of their drinks while we were close to the front of the line. I got their high mountain pouchong tea with mango, and while I didn't get any toppings to go with it, this drink doesn't really need that. It's already very sweet even when having it with "light" (or less) sugar and less ice. You can taste the tea almost immediately, and I usually see that as the tea being the center of attention in the cup and not the other added flavors (like the mango in this case). Quality of their tea is relatively high as expected from them.

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    This is inside the mall. I have been curious about it since I noticed it pop up across from…read moreJollibee. Some pros: huge menu including those fun and yummy bubble donut thingees, which come out piping hot. Some cons: untidy dining area and lackadaisical staff. I often wonder, tho, if the staff at some places just treat people differently if, like me, they are a bit clueless about bubble tea lol. Grace for the dirty dining area would be that the staff was all by themselves and probably with steady customers to prepare orders for. Would be hard to get out front. Ordered the green tea lychee w/ boba and the "exfreeze" coconut milk w/ coffee. Both were tasty and hit the spot on a hot day.

    This place isn't as great as I remembered it to be back then…read more.. I went here with my mom on a Sunday afternoon while shopping in Southcenter and decided to get some of their drinks to go with our tater tots we got from nearby Undercover Fries (which I'm not sure if they have a Yelp page). Ambience is very casual, with plenty of seating. Nothing to say of service since I only ordered at the kiosk closest to the entrance. I got their passion fruit & lemon green tea, and my mom got their peach green tea, both at 70% sweetness and ice levels. We both ended up tossing our drinks after having about half of it for similar reasons, the biggest one being that the drinks didn't taste at all fresh. They were also watered down to the point where we weren't sure if we got 70% sugar as I saw on the kiosk or 25% sugar. I've been here several times before and have tried their bubble waffles and other milk tea drinks, so this review on its own isn't an accurate representation of my experiences overall. But for this one visit, I wanted to get the mango desserts from Hui Lau Shan again at Southcenter... those who know what this place used to be will know what I mean.

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    Boba bobaboba It was…read moreonce my favorite boba place in the mall, but became one of the many typical boba places everywhere. Although their peach smoothie is better than the milky boba. Back then I would have rated it between 3 1/2 to 4 because the taste was great. Now it's just plain, watered down and pricey. The way they made the Thai tea milky boba that my cousin ordered was not good at all. She made me taste it and we agreed on a lot of things. For $6.59 we are expecting the price will match the taste. One thing for sure is that it tasted like plain water with just added milk. She went ahead and asked if there is anything they can do to make it taste less watery. What they did is just added more milk which just change the color lighter and still taste like water with milk mixed together (Thai tea taste is no longer there). The avocado smoothie was also disappointing because it doesn't even taste like how avocado smoothie should taste like (again taste like watered down drink) :( . I don't know if they are just not adding enough ingredients or they just don't know what it really taste like. The pearls was also hard like it was not made fresh the same day. It taste as if you just put it in the refrigerator for many days and kept reusing. Unlike other location they make their boba every four hour or so to have the fresh consistency. Also , when my cousin and aunty approached them about the issue. They didn't even tell them to remake it or anything it's more of a FYI letting them know that this is what's going on and shared their experience about the drink. They just wanted to make sure , the next customer will have a better experience. The worker or probably the owner just said that's just how the boba should be because it was shaken together with the cold drink. . I know for sure that the pearl/boba doesn't suddenly turn hard rock because it was mixed in with the cold drink. We have made them fresh at home before and they are suppose to be soft and chewy , not hard and disgusting when eating it . I'm afraid they have lost not just one loyal custome, but a lot more .

    Very delicious and good service. I bought strawberry banana and coconut pineapple smoothies. my…read morewife and I love them

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