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    Denki’s Boba

    4.2 (92 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Liz G.

    Denki's Boba has a really cool anime theme. Lots of opportunities for cool photos. The service is fast and efficient. They have a wide variety of drink options. My friend loves boba so we've tried a lot of places and she said it was the best she ever I had. I ordered the mango peach green tea and it was so good! We will definitely be back!

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    Rebekah H.

    Service was nice here! The staff was friendly and helped answer a few questions. My drink came out pretty quickly as well. I was happy to hear they have non dairy substitutes. I got the Thai tea with oat milk and boba. Part of the reason I ordered it was the staff said it was sweet, and I love my drinks sweet. And it was really good! My drink was sweet but you could still taste the tea flavor. The boba pearls were also really delicious and the right amount of chewy. I look forward to trying more drinks here!

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    Sofia P.

    We came here for the first time a while ago and we ordered the Tarochimaru. This drink with boba was sweet and refreshing. You can adjust the level of sweetness. The service was great and they were super friendly. The ambiance was chill and adorable. Depending on the time and day you come in, it can definitely be a great place to chill with friends or have some peace. I love the decor and the ambiance.

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    Melanie P.

    Much anticipated in the Eastlake area and it's finally open! TBH, I waited a bit because I knew that when it opened, the lines would be crazy long! I love the anime theme since this helps this boba stand out from the rest. Another plus, spacious with multiple areas to sit! I like the various drink options and I tried the Crème Brûlée. This was the right amount of sweetness and the boba was chewy and sweet. While we relaxed in the front seating area, a line started to form at the cash register. I can't imagine how busy this place is when Eastlake High gets out. Cons: Website not yet updated to reflect that it's now open. Unable to order online as a result so you need to come in and place an order. Tarochimaro is the most priciest of all the drinks at $7. Yes, you get a "free" sticker but this is incorporated into the drink price. It's a nice looking drink but I'd rather just order something else. A fun place to have some boba and relax.

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    Jillian N.

    Stopped by after a grocery run at Vons and discovered this as I was passing by and saw the decor was pretty awesome. Who doesn't love a little demon slayer and anime while you drink your boba! I ordered a Thai Tea and Ube drink. We waited by the claw machines for my tasty treat ! If you are in a hurry this may not be your boba rest stop, but if you have time to lounge and hang this is where you want to be. It's also nice that it's got a late closing time. I'll try again when I am not in a hurry to see if it's a more pleasant experience as we gotta support local businesses. :)

    Anime decor and taromochimaru drink
    Jana N.

    I stumbled across Denki's Boba while in the area and am sure glad that I did. This location is located in a strip mall with lots of other eating establishments and is perfect for an after dinner treat. I was surprised at how popular and crowded it was and loved the anime decor which makes this boba shop unique. They also had claw games and cute seating areas. The menu was very appealing to me with a variety of options that I like. I decided to go with one of the popular drinks, Taromochimaru and was probably one of the best taro bobas I've had in SD. One thing I do wish they had more than 2 sizes, particularly a larger size for those that are sharing. Additionally, the prices were pretty much in line with other boba places, however I had to add boba to my drink for an extra charge. Great place that I will be visiting again when I'm in the area!

    Adelaida A.

    Was looking for a boba place around the area and came across Denkis boba. Walking in, the place was pretty awesome! It was anime themed with an emphasis on Naruto! I ended up using the kiosk. There was only one worker that was working and she was super sweet when I had a question about what the tarochimaru drink was, which I ended up getting and my partner the Chamango. Right after ordering our drinks, many more other people walked in and the wait time for the two drinks were pretty long, 15 minutes since there was only one person working. Now the part that they lose points is the PRICE. It's super expensive and pretty average for the flavor and SUPER small, not even a regular size at any other boba shop . Nothing out of this world and tastes like any other boba place. Upon the tax they also charge a service fee. For the two drinks we ended up paying 19.02!!!!!! If that was the I would have (and should have) gone to a different boba shop for more flavors, better service and better flavor for the price point.

    Jenner B.

    First impression is Wow! I'm not a Naruto or animae guy. But I'm sure if you were, this is the place where you'd enjoy drinking some boba. My kids ordered a tea and a taro milk tea. I just tasted theirs because I wasn't in the mood for a whole cup to myself. Both were good, not too sweet but really big flavor. Unfortunately they ran out of boba. Oh well, maybe next time. The staff were friendly and were working hard. They had their hands full with a huge crowd in house. Despite that, they were smiling and cranking out drinks.

    Diana C.

    Came back and this time I tried the strawberry matcha latte with boba......omg game changer! The staff was great and of course the ambiance in here is awesome, best lounge spot while you sip on your boba!

    Jasam C.

    Stumbled upon this cool place when my daughter and I were craving some boba. We love anime so this was a really awesome find! Immediately knew we were coming back again to show the rest of the family. The staff are awesome. Super helpful. The place has a cool vibe. I can totally see this as a hangout spot for anime lovers. They have anime decals on the wall, anime figures/statue, and, did I mention, claw machines?! Check this place out!

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    John M.

    First time here and absolutely love the matcha and their ube taro smoothie. The servers are amazing and friendly thank you will definitely come back

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    Isabella R.

    The ambiance is very nice. Love how they decorates it. I had the strawberry milk tea which tasted as if they did used real strawberry puree. I definitely will be back to try more flavors.

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    Saul C.

    Never knew about this place until my son told me about it they do school events and other fundraiser things for nearby schools which is awesome to hear! Love the anime cafe style super fun especially for the kids these days, many drink options even for those who don't drink boba lol so that was also great had an Oreo drink was super good! The vibe is very chill and relaxing very cool sculptures and figurines as well as decor to take lots of pictures of and with! Great love for any time lover/ boba lover!

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    Cool boba spot with an anime theme. Drinks are as good and thoughtful as the design of the space. Definitely enjoy going here.

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    Excellent boba. Excellent service. The location is soooo clean and well maintained. Always a pleasure to go here.

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    Service is really fast, the employees look like they enjoy it here too. The decorations were phenomenal, and do fit the theme

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    Friendly staff. Quick service. Clean trendy spot. Ordered creme brulee with biba. So delicious !

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    Best boba in town hands down! Highly recommend. The boba is delicious and well made. The vibes and anime decor are such a nice touch too.

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