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    Dan Modern Tea

    3.7 (23 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Phoenix oolong, watery
    Melissa L.

    Wanted to stop somewhere for boba while we were near Marina. I can confidently say this is one of the worst bobas I have had in LA :( The store itself is new and didn't have a sign outside. The inside is clean with two benches. You order at a kiosk and wait while your number is called. They have a sign that says please allow 5 minutes so their teas can be steeped and it took some time to get their tea. I ordered the phoenix oolong and it was terrible. The tea was super sweet but super watery at the same time. There was no real tea flavor and it even looked watery. It had a very strong taste of lychee. Would not recommend. The boba was very sweet thought and soft. Think they need to work on the actual flavor of their tea unfortunately.

    Strawberry smoothie
    Sean S.

    A great grab-and-go spot in The Runway. This is the sister store to Dan Modern Chinese, located just a stone's throw away in The Runway. While Dan's focuses on modern Chinese dishes, this spot started out centered on boba, smoothies, and beverages. The space is super small, built for takeout only. What's smart is that they've added some of Dan's small appetizer plates, like dumplings and noodles, so you can grab a quick bite and head to the park with your family. Super convenient for the area. The smoothies are really solid in my opinion, definitely worth coming back for. I'm still on the fence with boba, but there's enough variety on the menu to keep me returning.

    James T.

    Small operation, 3 two seater benches inside, 2 self service kiosks, and 2 staff working the operations. Not sure on the food part though (didn't try)! Ambiance is their playlists (cool songs) with cream and light green walls. Come try it if you're craving boba in the area!

    This is what it looked like at the bottom AFTER I tried to mix it up when it was full!

    Worst matcha latte I've ever had. I took a sip and was surprised to feel chunks in it and it was room temp. I picked it up when the app said it would be ready so it should have been hot. I opened the lid and there were clumps of matcha as if it was not whisked properly. There were also small white flecks floating in it which I think is just from a poor choice of oat milk. I didn't order any toppings so it should have been smooth. Waste of $9.

    FRESH INGREDIENTS! Hidden gem, right next to Starbucks. I was surprised by my amazing server from Dan Modern Chinese, which is right at the corner. She recommended the brew teas and the passion fruit was sooo good! I was intrigued by the RASPBERRY MATCHA. Which is made with real puree!

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    My assam milk tea was horrible. Think they didn't add any sugar. Just tea and milk. Will not come back

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    We're regulars here and love this place! I recommend the dan mein noodles and Xiao long bao! Also Melissa is great!

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    4.4(503 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    I really liked: Taiwan oolong milk tea…read more Ube creme brulee Egg tarts The Taiwan oolong milk tea is excellent. The boba is perfectly chewy and flavorful. The ube crème brûlée flavor is light but smooth, a subtle treat that pairs nicely with the tea. The egg tarts are outstanding. Perfectly sweet with a silky smooth consistency that makes them a must-try #goodeats item. Really sad this place is closing down at the end of the year. Definitely a better than average bubble tea shop. Service is pretty normal, and the space is small. Most people get their orders to go, but you can sit if you want. The interior feels like a renovated small Starbucks. No restroom, so plan accordingly.

    My new favorite spot to go to. I am in love with their Ube Brulee Latte. Im not much of a coffee…read moredrinker so I prefer the lattes and fruit teas and milk teas. But they really did a good job with bringing the Ube flavor out. I think it's because they used like a form of Ube cream or foam at the top and the lattes itself was Creme brulee flavor. I want to come back again try the other drinks. Their boba character mascot is pretty cute, I considered buying one of the plushies to take home. The place is in a great location because it's central to the shops and eateries of culver city. The server was a nice girl, she was pretty quick too even though she was working the front on her own. This is a good place to hangout and relax or spend the day working remotely. But not like a coffee shop that would be suitable for students because it might a bit noisy when theres a lot of people inside.

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    3.9(165 reviews)
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    I've been to Heytea a few times, and I'm glad the line has gotten shorter! Also, the renovations at…read morethe Beverly Hills location definitely make the feel more spacious. There's also seating now, which I don't think there was before! I got the Mango Grapefruit Book this time, and it was not too sweet! There's a really strong mango and coconut flavor, though the grapefruit can be a little bitter. The service worker there was also very kind and answered a lot of my and the other guests' questions. I definitely think this location is worth checking out! For a parking tip, park at the Beverly Hills Public Parking garage down the street. It's one hour free!

    So glad that this location opened up in Beverly Hills. It's located right on Rodeo Drive, so…read moretraffic in the area can get pretty packed, but I haven't had any issues finding parking in the structure directly behind the store. There is also some street parking available, though it can be a bit difficult to find an open spot. Service at this location is okay, sometimes good and friendly and other times not so much. It doesn't bother me too much since I don't interact with them very often though. I usually order online and pick up at the counter, which I find much more convenient. Recently, I believe they extended the delivery area on the map to LA, but I haven't gotten the chance to try that out yet. They often run offers and promotions on their app, so I definitely recommend ordering online. You can also add a sticker to your cup when ordering online (if you draw your own it takes about a day to get it approved)! The interior is pretty small, so more of a grab-n-go, and it has a nice modern, clean aesthetic. The drinks are consistently pretty great! My go‑to orders are the Mango Coconut Boom and the Mango Grapefruit Boom. Super refreshing and fruity and the grapefruit adds a little tart, sour kick to the mango. I also really like the Triple Supreme Matcha and I recently tried the new seasonal King Jasmine Guava, and it wasn't bad at all too (the stickers are also super cute). Overall, really happy that this location opened, and the drinks are super good and keep me coming back.

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    Boba Guys - Mango Jasmine Fresca, housemade mango purée paired with our floral jasmine tea.

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    3.9(699 reviews)
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    It was our first time at Boba Guys. The 3 specialty drinks we ordered did not disappoint. Excellent…read morecustomer service at this Boba Guys location. As soon as we walked into the shop, we were greeted and asked what we would like to order. The 2 young gentlemen made suggestions and informed us of Boba Guys, popular drink orders and what customers label as their favorite specialty drinks. This fist time visit we ordered the Strawberry Fields, Dirty Banana Milk and Ube Latte. All 3 drinks were delicious and not too sweet. Strawberry Fields was yummy and you can taste the strawberries yet it's not tangy. Dirty Banana Milk was excellent and has such a unique taste. The banana flavor was great and wasn't overpowering the latte. Ube Latte was delicious. You can taste the ube syrup and not taro. We can't wait to come back and try other food items on Boba Guys menu.

    Stopped by Platform for the first time in years (which feels really old to say). The Boba Guys…read morearrived after I left the area so I was excited to try it after hearing so many good things. I was impressed when we stepped in and saw them hand mixing some sort of concoction, possibly their house made Hojicha? I ended up getting the Hojicha latte and it was delightful. Not too sweet but not too bitter either, perfectly toasty. My only nit is that it's suuuuper tiny, so no indoor seating aside from what is offered at Platform (which isn't much). Not over on this side of LA often anymore but would recommend to anyone who is if you're in need of a quick boba pit stop! Easiest parking is probably just in the Platform structure.

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    4.4(276 reviews)
    8.4 miKoreatown, Wilshire Center
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    I have been here twice in the last few weeks and so far loving the drinks from here. The drinkable…read moremochi from the Mochi Mango and Mochi Oreo are really addictive. 3Cat Mochi has got to be the best I ever had so far. The texture and taste isn't something I am able to find in other places near my area (I have tried looking). I have done both in store ordering using the tablet and via online. Both options were easy to navigate. If visiting in store, there might a wait since it seems this place is popular. There is available seating inside. There are little tables, benches and stools if you decide to stay for a little bit. Parking situation varies. Both times I went, on Sundays, there were ample parking and no issues. Wish they would come to the SFV.

    Went to 3cat tonight and ordered the same drinks that weren't made correctly last time, safe to say…read moreit tasted the way it should(a relief) My previous review stated that the lime explosion wasn't made properly and that customers were permitted to touch everyone's drinks on the counters, my drink was taken by a patron and I waited a long time. Two signs on the counter instructed patrons to not touch drinks and show their drink number upon pick up. The owner was super vigilant and responsive about the issues and I really appreciate that. I have had nothing but great experiences at the other 3cat locations like Arcadia and San Gabriel so I'm glad to see that Ktown is finally catching up.

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    4.3(313 reviews)
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    I've been here twice and it's rather bare bones and basic. Many things advertised on their menu…read morethey don't actually have. So it's rather underwhelming when trying to pick something. And also, it's not really set up to sit inside. They used to offer these delicious individual cakes. I don't know it just seems like the owners don't have a passion to invest in their business. The people who work there are pleasant though. So it's really a mixed bag.

    I was looking for a place to charge my phone and kill some time while I wait out dreadful LA…read moretraffic and I found Refresh! I parked in front at meter parking to unfortunately see the back parking lot, but it was already too late. Upon entering, I noticed that there's literally no seating inside, nor are there outlets or wifi. Just a bench. Very sadge. I ordered a lychee green tea with less ice and I feel like they gave me FULL ice but less sugar? Haha... it's fine. The cups are nice and large and the drinks aren't too crazy expensive. I think it was $4.50 for mine. I ended up chilling on the bench for an hour and half but it honestly isn't comfortable, so don't plan on staying here to hangout. They have a restroom for customers but you have to ask them to let you into the back. I'm not really a to-go drink kinda girl. I'm usually a sit down and chill at the cafe with my laptop for a couple hours kinda girlie so this spot probably isn't for me.

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