The drinks were amazing. The mango pomelo sago had tons of flavor and the strawberry mochi drink…read morewas milky and refreshing. 10/10 would recommend.

The place is very welcoming and good vibes. the matcha here is amazing! plenty of parking as well…read more Overall would recommend and come back again!

One of the best bubble tea places around! They have a big menu, and you can never go wrong with the…read moreSea Salt Coffee here. They do get busy at times, but their drinks are always consistent and the service is pretty fast. I also recently noticed that they use organic milk for their drinks, which made me even more impressed. It's great to see a shop that cares about the quality of ingredients they use. Jay, the owner, always stands behind the quality of his drinks and the service. I've been here multiple times, both to grab drinks to go and to sit and work for a while. It's always a pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend!

2.5 STARS Date:…read moreTuesday, October 21st, 2025 Time: around 6:15pm Grade A Matcha Snow ($7.25) *10% sweetness *Whole milk *Honey boba ($0.65) *Coffee jelly ($0.90) *Crystal boba ($0.90) *Slush *0% sweet I wanted a boba matcha. This spot was a few doors down from where we had lunch, so I decided to check them out. I saw they had matcha, but no options without milk. So I asked the cashier if I could get an iced matcha made with water instead of milk. I will pay for a version with milk, but I only wanted matcha, water, and the toppings. No milk, no dairy subs, no sweetness. She said she could do this in slush form. I asked what that meant and she said it's just like a slushie made with ice. That's sounded fine so I said go ahead. I got he receipt above, so I made sure to confirm there is no milk, no sugar. Just the matcha, water, and toppings, right? She said yes, so I went over to the seating area to wait. I figured the 10% sweetness and whole milk was something they had to enter into the system for that drink and they made notes to correct it to what I wanted. When I got the drink, it was a milky green, so I was super confused. I asked again, this has no milk and added sweetness, and they said yes. At that point I felt annoying, so I just left with the drink. Unfortunately it did taste milky / creamy so I didn't finish it. The toppings were good tho. It was unfortunately since I really wanted a matcha. I just don't like milk or cream in my teas or coffees. For the milk teas and drinks like that, I'm sure this spot is probably great. I know my request is rather odd for a boba tea spot, so maybe they misunderstood that I just wanted a matcha tea with toppings. I did tip them a dollar on top since they were really nice. But I just wish I got what I ordered. REVIEW #3885

So I popped in with a friend (right before closing) and I wish I wish I WISH we arrived sooner! The…read morestaff (especially the woman who took our order) were friendly and efficient despite the last minute rush. The vibes were everything and you could come with a few people or even solo and enjoy a book, some pho, decor that honors anything and everything chill, and one of their deliciously addictive egg coffees. Yes, you read that correctly, EGG coffee. Iced Egg Coffee, to be more specific. It's sweet, satisfying, refreshing, and you'll want it again and again. The amount of times I've tried to mimic this at home is downright embarrassing...which means that another trip is in order! I have my eye on the Toffee Milk, Saigonese Shake, and Artichoke Refresher. The menu honors traditional Vietnamese fare and fusion, so everyone can find something to enjoy :D Would I come back? Definitely, and I'm bringing everyone. Well, 3 others, because that's all I can fit in my car; but I'm telling everyone :D Enjoy!

A customer for years - Chill Zone is a great little gem on Harrison St, tucked away just off the…read moreside of the Safeway. It's become a favorite spot for my daughter and me, and we've even hosted several hangouts for her friends there. It's the perfect low-key environment for a small group. The interior has a great vibe; kids (and likely plenty of adults) love making the origami cranes that decorate the room. My daughter and her friends always head straight for the traditional seating area with the pillows on the floor, though there are plenty of regular tables if you prefer the standard setup. On the menu, the Beef Banh Mi is a standout. It's easily the best you'll find in this part of town without making the trek out to the Eden Center. The meat is juicy, the roll is excellent, and they offer it with or without an egg. The secret stars of the menu, however, are the basil fries. They are excellent and come with a fantastic house-made dipping sauce that pulls it all together. While my daughter is the boba fan of the duo, I stick to the coffee and smoothies. Just be cautious with the Vietnamese coffee--if you aren't a seasoned veteran, that caffeine kick will have your heart racing for hours. The staff is consistently fast, friendly, and efficient. It's a local neighborhood staple that we'll keep coming back to. My only complaint is that they are not a coffee shop for early AM!

Stopped by here on a whim and wow this place is so cute!…read more Aesthetics of this place are very thought out and provides an inviting experience. For Boba, I recommend the Flan Boba. I have yet to have met anyone who has not enjoyed that flavor. I will need to come back to try the Banh Mi, but purely off first impression, I really like this place. Give these guys a chance - you may just like it!

Hard pass on this new bubble tea Spot. We live down the street and used to get Infinitea all the…read moretime so we had to try Boba with Mi when it opened. Sadly, it was a HUGE letdown. The milk teas were all super bland with absolutely no taste of anything other than plain milk. The boba was flavorless (absolutely no honey taste) and the four people in our party just ended up tossing most of the tea away. At 100% sugar, it really could have just been straight whole milk which was sad. I wouldn't bother trying the food because if the boba is that flavorless and it's their name, can't really imagine the food being much better. Everyone was so incredibly disappointed to see that our go to spot was replaced by this. With a million great options at Eden Center, trust me you'll want to skip Boba with Mi and get basically anything else.

Genuinely OBSESSED with this lovely juice shop! I had never had sugar cane juice before, but when I…read morewalked by this cute little shop and their lovely cart outside displaying every type of fruit imaginable, I knew I had to give it a try. They have a huge selection of drinks, all based on their freshly made sugarcane juice. I just got the classic juice since it was my first time trying sugarcane, but I'll definitely be back to sample some of the other fruity combos. It was delightful -- not too sweet, with notes of honey and an almost floral-like flavor. At $7 a cup, it was definitely pricey, but pretty reasonable for the area as I've also seen plenty of cafes and boba shops charge similar prices for lower quality drinks. The staff was super friendly, and I love that they had one of their juicing machines right next to the register. It was really fun to watch them work, and the machine spit out all the extra sugar cane skins / peelings into a giant wooden bucket that you could take from. The sugarcane had a great aroma, and the peelings are a fun way to keep kids entertained.

I found this amazing juice shop at the Eden Center, and it's truly one of a kind! What makes it so…read moreunique is that they freshly press sugar cane right in front of you. You can mix the fresh cane juice with a variety of fruits like kumquat, coconut, mango, or strawberry for a custom, refreshing drink. I originally stopped by just for the juice, but I noticed they also offer Vietnamese specialty entrées, which looked delicious. Ordering is convenient -- you can use the iPads or place your order at the counter. They also have a cute dine-in area if you want to stay, or you can grab your drink to go. I'm so glad I decided to stop in. The fresh-pressed cane juice was incredibly refreshing and definitely worth it!

regular boba is $5. nice place, bright with lots of seats! kiosks to order and a physical menu in…read morecase you don't want to stare at a screen. fast service and my drink is SO pink and it is indeed strawberry! no chalky taste that some drinks are (cause they use a powder) and they had milk alternatives :). boba is a little soft but still tasty. 9/10

On Monday I tried the Tea-Do Falls Church, VA location after I shopped at the Guitar Center next…read moredoor to it. I tried one of their fruit teas with boba it was good. They sell a variety of bubble teas and other drinks with a various toppings. They can also adjust the ice and sugar levels. They also sell Onigiri's and other snacks too. This is a good place for bubble tea in Virginia.

This is the only place I know of in the area that sells fried tofu, rice crepes (banh cuon/uot),…read moreand che at the scale that they do. Overall, the food is good. I once had a durian smoothie here that was nice (they said they use fresh durian). Unfortunately service sucks. You use context clues to get in a line at the end of the store, order with an employee after they're done and look at you, have your order number flashed at you (which you're obligated to memorize as you do not get a receipt or physical number), and then you hover around the front of the store until you're called via your number. My biggest gripe is that they hire non-Viet speaking workers to take your order and expect you to understand them when they butcher the name of the foods. I ordered some cha ca (fish patty since I saw it in the glass container by the front on the counter and pointed it at) and the lady kept saying chacachinchacasong quickly 2-3x. I asked her what do you mean? She repeated it. I said I don't understand what you're saying. She looks to her non-viet speaking coworker, shakes her head, and says "chino" with an attitude. Eventually I come to realize after some pondering that she said "cha cá sóng (raw fish patty)" "cha cá chín (cooked fish patty)". I'd recommend management to remind the ladies to say things slowly if the customer does not understand or say "raw" or "cooked" if they cannot adequately pronounce Vietnamese to their large Vietnamese customer population. I'd also recommend not to insult the target customer in front of them.

I always try to stop by here once a month to pick up a big order of their fried items like the…read moremushroom tofu, green pork balls, and spring rolls (which are my absolute favorite. Their che is pretty decent too and I love their cassova with salted peanuts is SO good. You will absolutely find something if you stop by for a visit. Plus you get a free soy milk if you order over $35 (pretty sure but it's on their store as to what the amount is) of items. It might seem hectic upon arrival but it's really not. You wait your turn to get served and when you're done ordering they'll flash a number at you that you need to remember. Then you wait until your number is flashed by the cashier so you can pay and pick up. For those who don't want to deal with the hectic parking in Eden Center, stop by on a weekday in the later afternoon.

If you're going here: absolutely get the fried buns with condensed milk and EAT IT IMMEDIATELY!!!…read moreIt's so good that it'll melt in your mouth :) The beef noodle soup had generous portions of meat and I was impressed! The braised pork was okay as well as the cold tofu pudding. I wouldn't recommend the matcha here.

Back at One Tea again for some boba and popcorn chicken!…read more This time I ordered the classic milk tea, which was good, but their peach tea lemonade is still my all time fave. Mixed it up a bit on the popcorn chicken order as well and got the curry seasoning, which was delicious. Such a big serving too that I even had some for lunch the next day!

Poké here is excellent. Very quality and they are generous in their portions. Even as a vegetarian,…read moreI love getting the tofu and regular shoyu sauce. The service here is also super friendly and kind.

Pretty good, fish tasted fresh and there were lots of topping options. I do wish they would have…read moregiven more fish and toppings, instead of filling it with so much rice. The service was quick and convenient, and the place had decent outdoor seating.

The bottom line: 4.5 stars--it's boba+ and we like it, especially taro milk tea with boba or some…read moreof the specialty drinks. The weekend service is pretty quick, it's in the fun industrial section of Ballston mall, and it's a the same price as other boba (always a tad pricey unless you're in Taiwan). Once in a while they're out of traditional boba, but no big deal. We will keep coming back for our chewy, sugary tea treat.

This is a chain location and they have consistent quality I'd say! Very easy to order usually only…read moreone person or two behind the bar but orders always come out within 5 to 8 minutes! You have the kiosk, the menu up above and you can also ask the worker for help which I did and she was very friendly and helpful! My drink was good. I think I will stick to my Thai iced tea or Matcha milk tea because I just tried the rosehip and it wasn't too sweet, but it didn't taste like rose. Tasted like a spin on strawberry, with milk, wasn't my favorite. It's noones fault, just not my taste. And it's very casual with lots of seating in the Ballston food hall .