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4.1 (358 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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White peach oolong milk tea (non floral tea, non dairy creamer) with 4 swt and half ice
Christine N.

White peach oolong milk tea (non floral tea, non dairy creamer) with 4 swt and half ice. So good! First experience here and can't wait to come back and try other items! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly here! Hopefully they will have the coffee bar portion available next time I visit. Also, I hope they will have other alt milk options like oat milk available because even their non-dairy creamer affects me.

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Sandy N.

Having been a HUGE fan of Orobae and was very bummed when they closed, I was excited to hear that they were resurrected to Desouro. I didn't keep up w/ the drama that lead to their original demise and tried to keep an open mind & gave them a chance again..once the hype/long a** waits died down. Desouro (aka Orobae 2.0 lol) is known for their premium Taiwanese teas ~ esp. oolong milk teas and house-made boba. They are praised for their customizable drinks and quality ingredients. This boba tea store is located in the Heritage Plaza ~ between Culver Dr. and Walnut Ave. (directly next to Kitakata and near Ralphs & CVS/Pharmacy). The interior is very minimal, with little waiting area space and no seating at all. Only a couple of standing tables adorn the outside. The staff is very helpful in recommending teas to suit your preferences & cravings, but this can sometimes hold up the line. I originally was OBSESSED with Orobae's Gyokuro green tea, but was uber bummed to hear that it didn't make the menu cut at Desouro. I instead had to shift gears to try another drink and was recommended and opt'd for the Phoenix No.2 oolong tea (with boba of course). ($4.95 + $1 for the boba). Level 4 sweetness is perfect (which is NOT sweet at all, I promise). You can definitely taste the quality of the tea used. It's earthy, light, and sweet. Not too overbearing or bitter. While it's good, I don't always crave it ~ like I once did for the Gyokuro. Their boba is chewy (not overly soft), which is my liking. My stopping by now depends on how long the line is cuz it's just not worth waiting for (if you recall how long the Orobae lines use to be). From ordering, service, to order completed..the process could be more efficient and quicker. While I appreciate that they strive for customer satisfaction, IDK if asking each person to taste their drink to see if any adjustments need to be made is really necessary, as it just holds up the pick-up line. Definitely worth a try, if you were once an Orobae fan..but, I'd only come back IF I was already in the area and the line wasn't too long.

Mango Alisan Oolong with Tapioca Pearls
Lauren D.

One of the more unique boba shops. Maybe it's because I'm not very knowledgeable about different types of teas, but I honestly hate places with menus like this. Instead of just describing the drink plain and simple, they use these crazy titles and labels that only make it harder to know what each drink is -- "Metal Goddess", "Phoenix", "Alisan High Mountain". They have flavor notes to help understand the taste, but it's still pretty difficult to really get a full understanding of everything. They also only offer one size for their drinks, and some drinks don't allow adjustments to their sweetness level. It's a bit difficult to find exactly what you're looking for, but when you do manage to find it, it's pretty good! The prices are also very reasonable considering the small sizes. * Mango Alisan Oolong: 10/10 - nice mango flavor * Large Tapioca Pearls (Topping): 9/10 - soft and chewy but could've been more generous with the portion The interior looks and feels like an abandoned museum or New York City apartment studio. My sister honestly thought it was a pop-up shop that was only there for a limited time. They offer a restroom in the back, but the entire shop isn't very spacious. People have to line up against the wall to wait for their drinks, and there's no interior seating at all. The workers were very nice and friendly, but they were obviously understaffed. It's located in the popular Heritage Plaza, so parking should be relatively simple, but it can get crowded at peak times like dinner. We would definitely come back, but it's not exactly our favorite boba place in the area. Nevertheless, good!

Tiffany C.

I really enjoyed Desouro! As others had said, it's very close tasting to its predecessor, Orobae. I went in with the mindset that they're not the same so maybe I wasn't as disappointed as others have been because the comparison isn't apples to apples. I was actually more nostalgic that the drinks tasted like Orobae because I have yet to find a boba place that made it taste as good as Orobae was. Desouro is a good replacement, not the same replacement. Also, shoutout to the really friendly staff! I'm reminded again of the same friendly staff that I felt when I ordered from Orobae. The only thing I wish they had was larger sizes. Please make large sizes.

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Grace K.

Came here during their soft opening and I have to admit I was impressed! The space is simple, modern, clean. They really try to elevate the experience with their menu style, the open kitchen concept with upscale machines, and the menu options. When your order is ready they have you take a sip before leaving to ensure you "love it" (if you've been to Philz coffee, exact same concept) Given it was a soft opening, I was more understanding of how long of a wait it was but hoping that resolves itself as they go. Price point is average to slightly high in comparison to other boba spots (which are endless around the city of Irvine) Overall a solid first impression, will be back to see how they fare in a couple months!

Yumi L.

Came on a Saturday afternoon and didn't have to wait in line! However a long line did form the moment I left. Menu is very similar to Orobae's! I had the Iron oolong tea and it was the same taste as before. The star of the show was the chewy boba and friendly service

White Peach Honey Oolong Tea with Boba
Michelle N.

Knowing this is Orobae rebranded, I had to zoom and see if my White Peach Drink made it back on the menu. I was excited to see there was the White Peach Honey Oolong Tea which I got with Boba! It tasted almost like how I remembered it, even better! Each flavor didn't overpower another, but the amount of ice giving in the cup... I swear I finished it in 3 sips. I appreciate how they let us try it before leaving to make sure it's up to par. I'll definitely stop by again when I want to get something other than my usual jasmine green teas.

Nicole T.

Came here on a Tuesday night and the line was long! Forgot the name of the one I ordered but its one of the top sellers (black tea with dates) It had deep, natural flavors. You can actually taste the real date flavor coming through the tea! It was on the sweeter side even though Igot 50% sweet, but it was probably from the dates. It was still well balanced and very enjoyable! The boba was incredibly soft and fresh when I got it and the staff is really nice. The layout of the store is kind of wonky for picking up ur drinks, u have to swim up the crowd to get out of the restaurant. They dont take orobae gift cards (obviously) but I had to ask :)

Phoenix No. 13
Lauren T.

Desouro is super similar to Orobae! I ordered Phoenix No.13 which is an oolong milk tea. It is similar to what I remember from Orobae. There is a sweetness level from 1-5. I got a 3 and it tasted like 75% sweet, so I do think their drinks are on the sweet side. I wish I got a 2, it was pretty sweet! Also, I'd recommend getting full ice. Even with full ice, the drink isn't super cold.

Ceylon black milk tea
Jerry H.

Interesting experience. The employees were super attentive and described each drink well. It was cool to see each cup of tea being freshly brewed. The tea itself was fragrant

Michelle C.

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOBA PLACE! I can tell there's an emphasis on quality. Especially with the increased price of bobas nowadays, I expect all boba places to have this level of quality. This is well worth the price. I love the presentation of the boba drinks. Each of the drinks are made with individual tea bags that are sourced from sources that I'd say is noticeably different from any other boba place. The service is kind and incredibly professional. What other boba place allows you to taste the boba and get another if it is not up to your standard? Each person here is dressed nicely and allows you to enjoy boba in a way like no other. They really keep the whole place with a pristine level of care. The moment you step in - it's magical. Thank you all so much and God bless you all+

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Shwe N.

i haven't been around uci in so long omg. got the number 13 with 75% sweetness but omg still sweet! i rly enjoy the steeped tea-y flavors. boba is rlyyy squishy soft

Red Jade Milk Tea
Joseph C.

Heard so much hype about Desouro, so I had to come check it out when I was in Irvine. The service was excellent! Every staff member was so knowledgeable of their drinks and was so willing to explain each flavor profile when I had questions.    Red Jade Black Milk Tea (4/5) I personally like my drinks less sweetened so I opted to make it half sweetness. In my opinion, it was the right amount of sweetness but I can tell it might fall flat for some people. It had a nice balance of the tea and the creaminess of the milk. But if you want to full experience, feel free to get full sweetness! Worse comes to worse, the staff doesn't mind adjusting the sweetness for you and remaking your drink.   Overall, excellent service and excellent vibes! I surprisingly went on a Saturday night and it wasn't packed at all. I went straight up to the register and ordered my drink. Would definitely go back again to try the other drinks.

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Ask the Community - Desouro

Weird. Asked if this place is ran by the same owners and my question was removed. Now we know?

If I'm not mistaken, I'm pretty sure it's owned by 1 of 2 of the original owners of Orobae.

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