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    Daboba

    4.0 (133 reviews)
    ModerateBubble Tea
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Brown sugar pearl matcha and oolong tea
    Carrie M.

    This Malaysian boba shop has done a great job with building their franchise recognized by their cute grizzly bear logo. Their menu has many different series of drinks, but I couldn't really tell what the difference was between some of them. It would be really nice if they could put a brief description next to each series. My friend always gets oolong tea from boba shops because he says it is a pretty consistent and safe choice. Unfortunately, the oolong tea he got here tasted off. I tried it, and it had an unpleasant taste. He described it as the taste of tree bark. I got the brown sugar pearl matcha, which was $7 for the tiny medium size. If I had the stomach capacity for it, the large size would definitely have been more worth the value. I liked the combination of the matcha with the brown sugar, although it was too sweet at 50% sugar. They didn't have an option for 25%. I also didn't see an option for milk substitutions on the menu. We came here to study/work, and the chairs were surprisingly very comfortable. They have some outlets along the wall. The music was too loud, however, and they kept repeating their playlist of ~15 pop hit songs. I started to get irritated from hearing Baby by Justin Bieber and Stitches by Shawn Mendes play on repeat. The wifi was a little slow but not too bad. I liked the animal plushie decor. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the restrooms and how they weren't just singles. They were locked for quite a while after we got there before an employee went to unlock them though, which was strange.

    Thai Tea
    Libby H.

    This place is so so cute! My family and I came here after lunch for a post meal treat and it did not disappoint. The place is "bear" themed so the boba cup itself had the usual plastic top but then a bear ear plastic dome top which I thought was so adorable. Great decor and friendly service. The boba itself was yummy too. We got the Thai tea flavor 75% sugar, less ice with boba. The boba was fresh, warm, and soft. The Thai tea had great flavor!

    Abigail L.

    The best boba in Houston! My husband loves the roasted brown sugar pearl milk tea. So so good! The staff here are always friendly and the place is always neat and clean.

    Tropical passion kumquat and peach black tea . Both with popping boba
    Suelynn N.

    Staff was kind and chill to talk to. They gave some good suggested but ended up with two fruit based teas. Theres lots of table and chairs. It seems like a good place to study too. Parking is out front and free but some are reserved for other businesses so keep an eye on the signs .

    Pearl milk tea with boba
    Annabelle L.

    Another bubble milk tea drink in an over populated Vietnamese food, desserts and drinks blocks and shopping area. There several tables indoors and outside. I ordered the pearl milk tea drink with my usual regular ice and 50% sugar. The drink is good. Service is friendly and quick.

    Cynthia V.

    Happy to finally have tried this place - it has a really spacious interior and a large variety of inventive drinks. Add on to that super friendly service and Daboba is da-winner! I got one of their special shooting star series refreshers that mixed lemonade and butterfly pea flower for a beautiful ombre look - get it for the gram and the taste! Parking: easy as Daboba is located in a large strip center with tons of parking spots.

    Tiffany N.

    A lovely late night boba spot in Houston! My friends and I were craving boba at like 10:30 pm during a weekday and this was essentially one of the only spots still open on a Thursday. The interior is super pretty, and there was a huge crowd here just hanging outside where there was music playing. There's also plenty of options to order, where you can customize sweetness and ice levels. I got the Fruity Party, and it was super delicious and refreshing (I ended up using it as a chaser for soju too lol). The staff were super helpful answering our group's questions as well. The decor inside is super cute too, with claw machines and some sticker slot machines too. Overall, if you're looking for a late night spot in Houston to grab some quick boba (with real authentic tea used), check this spot out!

    Matthew C.

    Very cute vibes at this recently-opened bear-themed boba shop in Houston's Little Saigon! We ordered the Roasted Brown Sugar Milk Tea and the Japanese Roasted Milk Tea, both of which were very tasty while not being too sweet. Our drinks came out very quickly and the servers were very friendly. The chill ambience with bear decorations and also plentiful seating make this a great place to grab some boba and relax or get some work done if you're in the area!

    honey boba green milk tea, brown sugar pearl fresh milk
    Christy L.

    Daboba sits between 3-4 stars for me. We got the brown sugar boba fresh milk, which was comparable to xingfutang. I loved that it wasn't too sweet and the boba was nice and chewy too. My partner got the honey golden pearl green milk tea, which was also solid- nicely sweetened with chewy honey boba. My biggest complaint about daboba are the small sizes and the more expensive price per oz compared to other boba places. Also, the drinks didn't really stick out to me to warrant going back, especially with the ever growing boba scene in houston, but it was a nice treat to try. Inside has many tables for work and studying!

    Andrew W.

    Had a nice time with my friends tonight! :) Had a brown sugar milk tea with 50% sugar and it was on the spot! I like the cozy environment and supportive staffs! Enjoyed my visit there! Will be there again! Keep up the good work! My friend got mango yogurt something and it was good stuff as well! Come and enjoy Cheers

    Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea
    Th Thao K.

    The brown sugar milk tea here is delicious. The brown sugar milk tea here is delicious and the staff is very cheerful.

    David N.

    I got the roasted brown sugar drink with milk and boba. I enjoyed it but didn't really notice the roasted part vs the normal version. I do enjoy their boba as it's the right amount of chewy. They are fairly quick, but the pricing is a bit on the high side.

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    Great service and drink. All the ataff is very welcoming and friendly. Food is come fresh.

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    Great for a spot to relax and get work done. I really like it here. The drinks are also nice and they have excellent service and mannerisms.

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    Really nice cashier (Morning). Veteran discounts 20% off drinks. Sign in with the phone number for rewards. Thank you, awesome drinks!

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    4.7(125 reviews)
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    Absolutely yummy!!…read more I stumbled across this place on TikTok after I saw someone posted about their new pandan milk tea and I just had to go since my absolute favorite flavor is pandan. This was my first time trying this shop and I didn't know how busy it would be especially on a Sunday night, so I decided to order online. Ordering online was easy, but I wish I didn't have to create an account in order to checkout and wish I could've checked out as a guest but no biggie. The order was ready in about 5-10 min which was super quick! The shop itself is in a corner of a plaza but very easy to find due to their bright lights! Plenty of parking outside and inside is very cute and quaint! I think it's a good spot to just grab your drink and go, but there are a few seats so you can rest or study. This pandan milk tea is probably one of my favorite drinks ever, especially if I'm craving something sweet + non-fruity + no caffeine! The pandan flavor was perfect and had a nice coconut flavor as well that made the pandan stand out. The grass jelly was perfect too. The whole drink itself tasted very nostalgic and perfect. I also ordered 50% sugar which was the perfect amount of sweetness and I think next time I'm gonna also add boba for more chew and textures! Overall, I'm for sure going to come back to try more of their drinks and of course, order the pandan milk tea.

    Came here for a sweet treat after lunch with friends on a Wednesday. It wasn't very busy, and we…read morewere able to order right away at the front. The cashier was very patient and helpful, since it was my first time and there were so many different drink options. My friend got the matcha and she thought it was just okay, nothing too special. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee and really enjoyed it! It was bold, rich and had just the right amount of sweetness. The inside of the establishment was very clean, but there are only a few seating options, so it might be a bit hard to find a spot if it gets busy.

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    CHICHA San Chen - Green tea + milk + boba

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    4.3(148 reviews)
    1.7 miChinatown, Sharpstown

    I have tried just about everything on the menu across the Houston, Dallas, and Austin locations,…read moreand can confidently say that they knock it out of the park every time. While the osmanthus with cream remains my personal favorite, this visit I ordered the high mountain pouchong with orange and was not disappointed. It's refreshing in the Texas heat, a little tangy from the citrus and perfectly sweet (the lemon variety of it is also exceptional). Seating inside is rather limited, but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, good for sitting awhile and having a chat while you drink. One of my favorite tea stops of all!

    Aside from their name that is really hard to remember, I've heard about how good the tea was but…read morenever stopped by because of the hype and lines when they initially opened. Luckily there wasn't a line. I picked up a green tea passion fruit tea and was surprised how tasty it was! The drink was a pretty yellow hue with passion fruit seeds at the top. The green tea flavor wasn't overly strong or dry wnd was very fragrant-- super tasty~ It came in a recyclable little sling carrier too, super cute :) I love how the brand focuses on real fruit, milk/cream so there aren't any artificial ingredients lurking around. You can order at the kiosk or at the cashier. For sweetness customization, they only have full level, less sweet, and no sugar options. The less sweet is already plenty sweet for me, so wish there was a slightly less sweet option than that. The service was polite and friendly, and the inside was clean with several tables. Besides the great taste, I really appreciate the "no artificial stuff" way of doing things. After one drink I'm Chicha San Chen fan! Be sure to stop by sometime and try their tea :D

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    This is my favorite go to spot to get my R1 - Royal Artichoke drink $5.25 5/5 stars. It has clear…read moreboba, grass jelly, & chia seed. It's so refreshing and light. No sugar. Highly recommend.

    This bubble tea shop has so many options--it's honestly a little overwhelming at first! Thankfully,…read morethe staff were incredibly friendly and patient. One team member kindly explained the drinks I was curious about and even gave me a recommendation, which I really appreciated--and it was spot on! I went with the Hawaii Sunset fruit tea at 50% sugar. Just a heads-up: their fruit teas lean more on the fruit-forward side than actual tea, and mine was definitely on the sweeter end of the spectrum--likely from the syrup in the mango popping boba. Even at half sugar, it was pretty sweet. I also noticed a couple of things that could've made the drink better: some lemon seeds were left in, and the smaller bits of mango weren't fully ripe, which made the texture a bit off. That said, the staff's kindness and the wide variety of drinks make me want to come back and try other options! I'm especially interested in their Saigon street food menu and those adorable kitty paw-shaped mochi waffles. The shop itself is small with limited seating, so I'd recommend grabbing your drinks to-go unless you're staying for a bite. Bonus points for being located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking--no stress finding a spot!

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    4.2(14 reviews)
    0.8 miAlief

    Ulike? Why yes, I do…read more The Bellaire Asiatown location of Ulike Tea chain is vastly different from its OG northern counterpart. It's not nearly as pretty, far less English friendly, and open super late (#1). While the drinks are average compared to other Viet-owned milk tea spots, it would be considered quite good for places open past 10pm. Post-dinner option? Absolutely. The interior is smallish, but they've managed to cram a good number of seats both in and outside. These are interesting because they remind me of something I've seen in Southeast Asia, namely the fact of furniture is condensed and also at a height that makes it noticeably different from what we would see around most cafes. Late at night, one can always find a decent crowd of young folks drinking and eating just outside the cafe. The wall mural is well done and is something like I would feel like I would see in Vietnam. The claw machines are simply a sign of the times. The drinks are someone average across the board with the exception of their coffee selection. The sea salt coffee as well as the regular cap phe sua da Viet coffee, are quite good. Ube coffee is a tad on the sweet side and the coconut coffee is only recommended for folks who really love coconut. (#2) Milk tea is fine overall but I don't feel necessarily better than the dedicated specialty spots. Fruit-Based teas such as longan is much more refreshing. Surprisingly where I think they shine is the food. The series of bites make for excellent late night snacks. Their coconut Viet style pudding is very tasty, the crispy rice (com chay cha bong) has a nice crunch, the grilled rice rolls (banh trang cuon chien) are good when fresh, stir fried corn (bap xao), and the fried combo (lac muoi tom) is always a hit. Skip the fried dumplings and popcorn chicken. Customer service is generally good. English speakers won't struggle too much, especially since the menu is a picture menu. They accept credit cards and there's plenty of parking almost always. __________ (#1) Midnight every night. (#2) Not the essence, but actual coconut bits.

    Ulike Tea was an okay experience overall. I ordered fries and some food, the taste was good, but…read morethe presentation wasn't very appealing since everything came in to-go boxes. The tea itself was alright, nothing too memorable. The café does have nice lighting and the fact that it opens late is a plus. Decent spot, but with room for improvement.

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