The good: flavors were nice. Tea tasted good. Boba was chewy and soft. They did not skimp on the amount of boba. I had enough boba in every sip up until the end. I hope they don't change that. Service was friendly. They asked to give us the option of more or less ice, and sweetness level. At other places, they wouldn't prompt that. So I appreciate that they asked for our preference. Ambiance was really nice and clean. I enjoyed the green color and the curvature of the space they created. I had to read the bad reviews to see why anyone would think this place was THAT bad. It's not! It does have room for improvement though. All the poor reviews are mainly about wait time.... I will say, we came on a week day when there were only about 4 customers around. No one was in front of us ordering so we ordered right away. It did take a bit of time to get our drinks made. 4 of us went to the bathroom before our drinks were ready. We ordered two drinks. And they did mess up the sticker label. but it was evident when we drank it, which was honey and which was green tea. Thankfully, we are family and we were able to swap it. But I'm sure if we came in a group and weren't family, that could be upsetting. Another thing is that the cups they put them in are not see through. For some reason, see through cups for boba/these types of drinks seem to be a bit more appropriate. All in all, we were all happy with our purchase. :) read more

Replying to the business about artificial flavors. I m not into artificial flavors (if that was what you were hinting). Thank you for bringing this up. I am glad the business is not using artificial stuff in the drinks. I have had authentic tea without any sugar or flavoring before. I know how actual tea tastes like. I stated before that the drinks I got were bland. Bland as in the tea was very weak to the point that I couldn't really taste the actual tea. It tasted kinda like water...so I am guessing the quality of tea leaves the shop is using ain't that quality. If that is not the case, then the shop is being stingy on the tea leaves and adding too much water. Therefore, tea was so weak... read more

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Been wanting to try this place, but there's just so many good boba options on this street. I came a for a promo, but didn't realize I misread it, but it 's okay haha. The space was a lot bigger than expected. Very clean and spacious! Plenty of seating and tables on the side. Located between 99 ranch and the new miniso. I ordered the Apple Hongxuan Black Tea with Hongxuan Tea Jelly with less sweet, it was very refreshing! Pretty much what I expected, which I actually enjoyed the subtle taste of apple in it. The tea jelly was also quite nice with it as well. It felt like a very light and refreshing drink. Kind of pricey for what it is though? read more

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I got the Pu-Erh Fresh Milk tea with HongXuan Tea Jelly & adjustments: 80% sweet and 30% ice. The tea was just enough sweet for me and had a really nice refreshing taste. I wish I got to drink the milk tea with smaller straw because it would make the flavors more fragrant. Tea Jelly was fun to eat and not overpowering the drink. I tried a little bit of the peach oolong and the peach flavor was too overpowering for my preference. There is plenty of seating indoor with nice nearby stores too. Easy ordering system at the kiosk and very cute store interior. It did take a while for our order to come out because other people did large online orders. It took about 20 minutes, so it wasn't too packed. read more

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This new trendy tea shop opened in the San Gabriel Valley not too long ago and it has been trending! I really love their drink and their oolong tea is strong in taste. I had to wait around 30 minutes for my drink, but there were a lot of people so it was understandable. They open pretty late especially on the weekends and have a good amount of seating so it is a nice late night hangout spot for you and your friends! I will definitely be coming back to try more drinks! Guiji Promo: Right now until August 15th if you buy a drink you will get your second drink for only $1! This offer only applies during their last hour read more

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Really wanted to love it as I loved the spot, the ambiance, and the warm service despite the extreme business. Online pre-order was super easy and I could just easily swing by for pickup. Nonetheless, the tea just didn't nail it to my liking. Subtle flavor despite we picked the favorite 33 King Oolong's Milk Tea. Would expect bold deep roast tea :( read more

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A popular boba chain from Taiwan! This is located at the remodeled plaza now called TAWA Plenty of parking available Indoor is a lot bigger than I thought with a few tables to sit. I came to try their new special drink: the pu-er milk tea. It was okay. I usually drink just the tea itself but it's an interesting taste with milk. I would try their other flavors next time instead! read more

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While wandering around Tawa Plaza, I hopped into here for a drink. The space is clean with various seatings inside and outside. There's two kiosk where you can order from where a screen will show when your drinks are ready. We got the Jade Green Tea ($4.99) and Wintermelon Oolong Tea ($6.99). The drinks are super refreshing and I liked how tea forward it is. The pricing is not too bad either with the larger size being just a dollar more. Between these drinks, the wintermelon is sweeter compared to the jade green, but both delicious. read more

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This Taiwanese tea chain has been a great addition to the SGV. It is located in a super busy shopping center with plenty of parking all around. What I like most is that their teas taste natural and freshly brewed. There are 2 ordering kiosks - super convenient and easy to use. They also have TV screens showing which orders are ready and which ones are in progress. I have never waited any longer than 15 minutes for my drinks. My husband and I both really like the Pu-Erh Milk Tea, which has a smooth, clean taste. It pairs perfectly with the coconut jelly topping. Some other drinks I would recommend are the 33 King's Oolong Milk Tea and Grapefruit Green Tea. It is nice that they offer free wifi here. It seems like this place is more of a grab-and-go type of place rather than a study or hangout place. There is plenty of beach seating, but only a few small tables and chairs. read more

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I recently visited Guiji, the famous Taiwanese tea chain known for its authentic, full-bodied teas and premium oolong milk drinks. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and they suggested 50% sweetness for our drinks. I ordered the 33 Kings Oolong Milk Tea ($7.00), which is marketed as having a strong tea flavor profile. Unfortunately, my wife and I found the tea flavor to be quite light, and ironically, the sweetness was overpowering. While I'd likely skip the 33 Kings Oolong Milk Tea next time, I'm still interested in returning to try one of their signature fruit teas. Overall, Guiji is worth checking out if you're looking for a new tea spot. read more

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Excellent boba, strong tea flavor. I haven't had Guiji before and was pleasantly surprised by how good the tea is. I got the 33 oolong and the winter melon tea. Both were excellent. The drinks took a while to be made even though there were only a few parties ahead of me. Will return again! read more

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I didn't know they were in this plaza, but one of my friends mentioned this place to me so I decided to go try it out! Their location is in a popular plaza that has plenty of parking. I love the aesthetic of their shop! I think it's really clean and organized. I do wish that they had more tables though. We don't really interact with the servers. I've tried both their jasmine and oolong milk teas, and I enjoyed both of them! Refreshing tea taste with a good amount of milk to balance it out. I also like their boba (it's a bit smaller than the usual size? but it's not mini pearls). Overall, I'd come back here :) read more

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Came on a Sunday evening due to a friend's suggestion and there was almost no one around. Easy parking since it's in a plaza and there are plenty of outdoor seats available. Clean aesthetic on the inside and a good amount of seating too. There's 2 kiosks but I ended up ordering with staff at the counter. I got the 33 King's Oolong Milk and enjoyed it. With no adjustments, the tea flavor was strong enough for me and I was happy with the amount of sugar. Service was fast as there was no one else in the store. I can see myself coming back to try another drink. read more

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Got the jasmine milk tea, 33 oolong milk tea. They were just alright compared to other boba shops nearby. Interior is pretty cool with some seating area inside and outside. Service was good, didn't have to wait too long at all! read more

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Wanted to try this place because it seemed pretry new. There was about 2 people in front before ordering. And there was a bogo deal. Didnt think itd take long but boy was i wrong. After placing the order, i realized it was only at 578 and we were 616 so it was almost 40 orders in front of us. It took about 40 minutes for our drinks to come out as well. Was not expecting that since it wasnt even packed inside.. i wishes there was wait times cause if i knew itd be that long, i couldve gone to other boba shops nearby. I got the puer with fresh milk and even though it was bogo it eas definitely not worth the wait. Ill come back to try other drinjs when the wait isnt crazy. Lots of parking because its focus plaza. This is near what used to be the fountain, close to daiso and 99 ranch. read more

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I ordered through the kiosk and was honestly surprised by how expensive the drinks were. I got a large 33 Kings Milk Tea with 30% sweetness and less ice, which cost about $9. I waited around 15 minutes, only to be let down by how watered down the drink was. It tasted like watered-down milk, and I could hardly taste the tea. I took the cup sealing off and the drink looked completely pale and milky, with barely any tea color. The boba was also flavorless and really only added texture. Needless to say, I was pretty disappointed, so I walked to the nearby Wushiland and waited another 15 minutes for boba lol read more

Guiji - 33 Kings Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We ordered Apple Hongxuan Black Tea and Grapefruit Green Tea. Good balance of apple and black tea in the first drink. Grapefruit Green Tea was also refreshing and had chunks of grapefruit. Tea flavor could be stronger in both despite our ordering less sweet. No issues with service. Big space with enough seating inside. Good place to hang out or get work done. read more

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This 5 rating is for their 33 kings milk tea. Get that with half sweet, default milk (powder), and coconut jelly, thank me later. That flavor, 33 kings, is so unique and different it has me going back just for this drink alone. That good. As for their other offerings for toppings and teas, I am not a huge fan of. The boba is flavorless and the aloe 'floats' to the top of the drink (pictured is the 33 king with aloe). I was thinking did they forget their aloe? NOPE, it just floats, so you'll get all the aloe towards the end of the drink, lame. It does taste good, but I like having some topping in each gulp. read more

Guiji - 33 Kings with aloe jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We got the oolong drink and it was good but just okkk, not sure if I'll come back. Services were fast tho! read more

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Ridiculous wait for tea. They weren't short staffed and the customer amount was average, the place wasn't super packed. We waited close to 45 mins for 2 teas. Other customers after us got their teas first and their orders contained the same thing we ordered. Had to go up and ask them about our order, then they started making it.... They should stop 'dreaming', wake up and make tea read more

Guiji - Dreaming.... cause they are prob asleep back there instead of making tea. Wait was way too long and they called numbers before ours. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Nice ambiance and decor, clean and great for hangouts. Tried their pu-er fresh milk tea with tea jelly. The first sip felt very "milky" but as it blends in, it's actually a nice balance with strong pu-er tea and fresh milk. Service was fast - kiosk ordering and the baristas got the tea ready in about 5 minutes. Free WiFi. read more

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We were in the area and randomly walked by this place, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered through the kiosk and only had to wait a few minutes for our drinks. The first thing I noticed was that the drinks are pretty pricey compared to many other shops. I tried the apple Hongxuan black tea with coconut jelly, and while it was pretty tasty, it came out to around $8.50. The flavors were good, but nothing especially unique or out of the ordinary. Overall, it was good, but a bit expensive for what you get. read more

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Okay, this new tea shop that opened up by 99 Ranch in San Gabriel has gotten a ton of hype. But I think it's just been okay from my experiences. They had a great grand opening deal where I tried their teas. Came back a few weeks later and - it is still pretty packed. Not only that, but the wait is fairly long. Out of all the drinks, my go to is their grapefruit green tea. A little pricey at $6.99 but you get a ton of real grapefruit chunks at the bottom of the drink. I've tried the 33 King's Oolong Milk Tea $6.29 plus $0.80 for boba. I will have to say that boba was on point, but the tea was quite watery and not too special. I don't know if I'd make this a go-to, but I wouldn't mind grabbing a drink in the future if the place wasn't too packed. Interior is cute but most people are sitting around waiting for their drinks. read more

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there are so many new boba shops opening in the 626 now, and guiji was one of the new ones i wanted to try! i came here on a saturday around 12 pm and it was pretty crowded already. i could see the workers working nonstop and making all the drinks in the back! unfortunately i had to wait an extra 10 mins for them to make boba, but i was glad i did bc the boba made the drink better for me personally! i ordered the green milk tea w/ boba, and i love how the cup is huge compared to so many tea shops nowadays. they don't skimp you by adding more ice or topping either, so i really appreciated that i still had a lot of tea! however, i would say that the drink overall was more milky than tea flavor and a bit bland, so maybe i would order 80% sweetness instead of 50% next time. read more

Guiji - green milk tea w/ boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I visited Guiji a few months back and really enjoyed their boba drink, I was looking forward getting my drink today while I'm in the area. I ordered online which I highly recommend. The line to order at the kiosk in store was super long. I got the Honey Milk Tea with pearl and hongxuan tea jelly, light ice. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. It was really diluted- I could barely tasted the tea flavor, and I don''t taste the honey at all. While the pearl and tea jelly were good, the drink itself was really unremarkable and costed a pretty penny (over $9 for a regular size drink). read more

Ordered UberEats since there is BOGO Grapefruit Green Tea, Honey Oolong Tea, and Black Milk Tea! Got the Grapefruit Green Tea ($8.69) - ordered it with 30% sugar & ice. The tea was very fresh and refreshing. It had lots of bits of real grapefruit pulp. It was slightly bitter but also sweet and sour. I could tell the tea was definitely good quality! I really enjoyed how the drink wasn't too bitter and had just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, the drink was a good deal since it was BOGO and was very refreshing. However, I'd be hesitant to pay full price for it since $9 is slightly too pricey in my opinion. read more

Guiji - Grapefruit Green Tea was so refreshing and delicious - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I was so excited to try Guiji because I love Taiwanese teas, but I'm not sure if I chose the wrong drink or if I just wasn't as impressed as I thought I'd be. I got the Apple Hongxuan Black Tea with boba, and it tasted like a really weird apple juice with less tea flavor. I didn't think the flavors blended well at all, and I was very disappointed. My friend got the 33 Kings Oolong Milk Tea, which was more like a roasted oolong. Neither were really what we expected, and I'm not sure if I really enjoyed it. The boba itself was very good though! The line has died down here, so the drinks came out really fast. Prices are average for the area, around $7-8 a drink. Parking is easy in the 99 Ranch lot. read more

Guiji - Apple Hongxuan Black Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I finally had the chance to visit Guiji while I was in the area shopping at 99 Ranch. I tried the Peach Oolong tea and upgraded to a large for an additional $1. I found the price to be quite high, and the drink itself was a bit too sweet for my preference. Next time, I will definitely order it with a lower sweetness level. I do like how they used real peach bits in the tea but not a fan of the peach peel that was part of it. read more

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5/17/2026 This 5-star review is STRICTLY for their grapefruit green tea. I can't speak for the other drinks because every single time I come here, that's all I order. The first time I tried Guiji was in Taipei in October 2024 when I was on a mission to try 3 different boba shops every day. I loved Guiji so much that I came back again the very next day and ordered the exact same drink: grapefruit green tea. So I was pretty excited when I found out they were opening a location in SoCal. Their grapefruit green tea is incredibly rich with plenty of grapefruit pulp. It's naturally sweet enough (with a tolerable citrusy bitterness) even without added sugar. If you're not into sour drinks at all, then 30% or 50% sugar should be perfect. I ordered mine with 0% sugar and added aloe vera as a topping. Aloe vera or agar boba pairs really well with fruity teas and adds just a little extra sweetness. If it's your first time at Guiji and you like fruit teas, definitely try the grapefruit green tea. You won't regret it. read more

Guiji - 5/17/26 grapefruit green tea 0% sugar with aloe vera. The best! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Place looks great, but the two drinks we got here were underwhelming. Based on the aesthetic of the store I had expected to enter the store being greeted with the fragrant aroma of tea leaves, but there was no smell at all. We got the Pu Erh Milk Tea and the Oolong Milk Tea with 50% sweetness. The Oolong had some fragrant aroma, but lacked the depth and flavor. I had chosen the Pu Erh over the Green tea to get a bolder flavor, but it just tasted like watery sweet creamer. The boba was chewy, but it felt like the pearls they used were smaller than the typical sized ones at other tea shops. read more

There were not enough instructions for me to understand what was the difference between the fresh milk tea, and the other milk tea? Whatever the top two milk teas were? parking in this plaza Can be a nightmare, but you are better off parking in the back. The drinks itself, was pretty good, I wasn't sure what it tasted like? I liked it, I would rate this as my third preferred milk tea spot along valley blvd. I think that is still impressive, considering the competition. The service itself, was fairly quick, the staff were so nice, so I had no issues there. The ambience is very chill, cool to hang out, I love the interior decor. read more

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One of my new favorite tea spots. I saw this as a new place on Yelp and tried it the next time I was craving boba (fairly often lately). I saw the pictures of lines on Yelp but on Friday night, it was fairly empty. I ordered at the kiosk and ordered the jade green tea which I regretted slightly because it seems like their signature tea is the oolong. But I made a mental note try the oolong next time. Drink came out pretty quickly (the workers were very efficient). My jade tea was very good, the tea was not overly brewed and the boba was perfectly cooked. Definitely a highlight of my Friday night. I did end up coming back the next day and it was packed because it was Saturday. But, it took about 15-20 minutes to get drinks and I tried the oolong tea this time. Definitely a must get, the oolong is mild and tasty and perfect with the boba. I think I had a few favorite boba place. A little logistics. It's located inside Tawa plaza with Ranch 99 and other shops. So if the line is long, it's perfect to look around. There's also some stadium seating inside and few benches outside, but not ideal for a longer meetings. read more

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I recently checked out Guiji at the Tawa Gateway plaza, and I can see why it made its way onto "top milk tea spots in LA" lists. My boyfriend and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised--only two people ahead of us, so service was quick and smooth. This spot really leans into authentic, bold tea flavors, which I appreciated. I ordered the 33 King Oolong Milk Tea with pearls and coconut jelly (50% sweetness, 100% tea flavor, 80% ice). The drink itself was spot-on--rich, fragrant, and perfectly balanced--but I will say the toppings felt a bit heavy in quantity. If you're not a huge toppings person, you might want to scale back. My boyfriend tried the peach tea and also the 33 King Oolong but with fresh milk. The peach tea was super refreshing and one of the highlights. The fresh milk version, though, leaned a little too milky for my taste and muted the tea flavor compared to mine. The space itself is really cute--minimalist with a soft green palette, giving off a calm, garden-like vibe. They also had a fun Easter raffle going on when we visited, and I actually won a special tote that won't be reproduced once it sells out, which made the visit even more memorable. Overall, I'd describe this place as classy, simple, and focused on quality. Great tea, clean aesthetic, and efficient service. Definitely worth a visit if you're into more authentic, tea-forward drinks. read more

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I've seen this place all over IG, so I decided to stop by on the way to Costco. The interior is very clean and spacious-lots of places to sit and spread out. The menu was kind of intimidating, to be honest, with the different teas and fermentation levels, so I settled on an orange green tea with boba. Overall, it was fine; the boba seemed perfectly cooked as it was nice and chewy. I would've liked for an employee to explain the menu and to have been greeted as I wasn't acknowledged at all when I walked in the door or picked up my drink, but I guess I've gotten used to and taken greetings for granted. I'd come back to try other drinks though. read more

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i came here for the BOGO promo with their silver nugget pu-erh launch event. pu-erh fresh milk tea (no sugar) - 10/10! this was AMAZING. ive always loved purple rice yogurt drinks, and im thrilled to discover a milk tea version of this! the glutinous rice aroma was earthy, smooth, gentle. pu-erh milk tea (no sugar) - 7/10. this uses non-dairy creamer, so it made it too sweet for me and overshadowed the beautiful tea notes. i prefer the fresh milk tea version. i rarely see pu-erh offered in other boba shops, so i'm definitely coming back again for this drink! it was quite crowded on a saturday afternoon, though quick and easy to order at the 2 kiosks. it took around 30 minutes but this goes by fast as there's plenty of shops to look around now at the tawa plaza. there is seating, free wi-fi, and plenty of parking. read more

Guiji - Pu-erh Fresh Milk Tea, Pu-erh Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

A fresh addition to Tawa Gateway (formerly Focus Plaza). Guiji is one of the newest spots to open in the oversaturated boba market on Valley Blvd., and it's already making a name for itself with its minimalistic environment and tea-forward menu. A few things worth noting: - Self-ordering kiosks as soon as you enter. - Only two drink sizes (medium and large). - There's plenty of seating inside, making it a good place to hang out instead of just grabbing and going. We ordered the hongxuan black tea and wintermelon oolong tea. Go with the hongxuan if you're looking for something refreshingly herbal, whereas the wintermelon had a subtle sweetness, not too overpowering. There are a handful of 15 min. spots just out front for patrons who are looking for a quick pick me up. read more

Guiji - Minimal. Clean. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Located in the same shopping plaza as the 99 Ranch market. I have had Guiji in Taiwan, it was ok. This is definitely the largest Guiji I have been to. With plenty of seatings and open spaces. The teas were prepared within timely manner. Nothing really stood out too much, as they dont have any signature drink except the 33 tea. The taste was ok, some teas are kinda bland. I give it a ok. If you want to sit and have a conversation. This isn't a bad place. 4.0 out of 5. read more

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I personally did not enjoy this place as much as I thought I would. I ordered online and the drinks were ready when I got there. There was no line Sunday afternoon so I guess the hype has died down. I got the 33 king's oolong fresh milk tea at 50% sweet and my husband got the honey oolong tea. The 33 king oolong tea was ok, was a bit milky and the tea taste was faint. I would've liked a more stronger tea taste. At 50% sweet the drink was really sweet so I wouldn't go much higher. My husband's honey oolong tea had a fixed sweetness and I thought this one was better. I could taste the tea more. For being in such a competitive area, I don't think Guiji outdoes the competition. I prefer Molly Tea. read more

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This newly Taiwanese boba shop was opened back in February 2026. It was super packed when I arrived on the weekend. Instead of ordering via kiosk, I ordered my drinks via the counter. Large 33 Kings Oolong Tea Large Winter Melon Oolong Tea Both drinks were refreshing. I added less sweet and less ice because I wanted the taste the classic authentic Taiwanese Oolong tea. It was perfectly brewed teas. It was rich, floral and fruity as it said on the menu. The ambiance is really nice. Plenty of seats and inside and outside. Friendly staff. read more

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I haven't been back to this plaza in so long and was so excited to see a Guiji location in the states! I ordered the Apple Hongxuan Black Tea and the Red Pomelo Jade Tea to try, and they were pretty expensive drinks, definitely a more upscale boba. The tea flavor the Apple Hongxuan Black Tea was really good, not too sweet, and the apple flavor was deep and non-artificial. The boba itself was pretty standard, with no strong brown sugar or honey flavoring. The Red Pomelo Jade Tea had less strong of tea flavor, but the citrus flavor was bright and delicious. It is pretty crowded inside, and you order at a kiosk. They have a screen that shows the orders in queue, and I waited about 25 minutes for my drinks. read more

Guiji - Apple Hongxuan Black Tea and Red Pomelo Jade Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Gabriel, California