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    4.0 (147 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Not worth 40+ minutes wait and no tea in the winter Mellon tea. ‍
    Geri S.

    Disappointing. Hate to leave a bad review but. ..First of all I waited more than 40 minutes for one order of tea. I understand it's mother's day weekend but 40+ wait. Not even a sorry for long wait. And to top it all I didnt taste any, 0 percentage of the oolong tea to the the winter Mellon drink. I'm not sure what the staff was doing, I understood they were busy but 40+ minutes? And I didn't even see or smell any tea being brewed. Never again!

    Grapefruit Green Tea was so refreshing and delicious
    Christy C.

    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.

    Kit T.

    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.

    Sean Z.

    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.

    Apple Hongxuan Black Tea and Red Pomelo Jade Tea
    Jennifer H.

    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.

    Ashley Y.

    Finally got to try out this place!! The place is cute and super trendy but the drinks are FIRMLY FIXED and you can't mix and match outside their menu. So for example, the apple black tea can't be made with green tea or oolong tea. The only apple flavor available is their hongxuan black tea. Apple Hongxuan Black Tea ($6.99)-- LOVED the apple, hated the black tea. It's my second time trying and I remember that I didn't like the black tea so thought maybe I could swap out... but no. Gave it another chance and it's still not my type. It just tastes so fermented? Like the tea just has this aftertaste that I really don't enjoy. It just sucks that I can't swap out the tea for any other tea. The apple smells really nice and tastes like "real apple" as opposed to apple juice. Their explanation was because the AI robots just mixes the drink. I'm assuming it scans the label order? So you can customize ice level and sweetness but that's it. I'm used to other places having more flexibility with their fruit tea options (eg. Green or black) or having multiple options of a similar menu item... but not here. King Oolong Milk Tea ($6.29)-- Good! Milky, sweet, good depth of tea flavor. No complaints and would get again! Parking is easy because it's in the huge 99 ranch plaza. Order on the kiosk or in person at the counter but if you can't press it on the ipad there's nothing special that the person putting in your order can do for you. This place just has so much potential but the fixed fruit + tea combo is just a bummer for me.

    Apple Hongxuan black tea and winter melon fresh milk
    Victoria S.

    First time visiting this boba shop & I loved it! It's located in the San Gabriel Square. There was plenty of parking & no line on a Sunday afternoon. The place was spacious with limited seating. I ordered the Apple Hongxuan Black tea & it was just like the one I had in Taiwan! You can really taste the apple and the tea & it wasn't too sweet. I also ordered the Winter Melon Fresh Milk, I've never had winter melon with milk, it went well together. I will definitely return the next time we're in the area. Make sure you sign up for their rewards program.

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    Jane L.

    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.

    Cindy N.

    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.

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    Fiona T.

    Guiji Milk Tea! My friends from Taiwan and Hong Kong have been telling me to fly back just to try this... Okay okay, just kidding -- they're in San Gabriel now!! With over 100 stores in Taiwan, I've been so curious about the hype. I can't wait to try their famous apple Hongxuan tea and other goodies. Their premium tea leaves from Taiwan really deliver IG: socalhkfoodies

    Diana L.

    Newly opened at Tawa plaza in San Gabriel. The store itself is huge with plenty of space to roam around. We ordered the passion fruit green tea and the apple hongxuan black tea. Teas are good but really pricey - we paid $20.69 for 2 drinks - not sure if they justify the price tag.

    Minimal. Clean.
    Jennifer W.

    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.

    Nina W.

    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.

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    Very nice workers and they helped us very well !! The packaging of the drink is a cute green as well !!

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    It was amazing I highly recconned the green milk tea. customer service was amazing. and the drink options are so good

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