Prepare for an adventure because this is part of a shared kitchen where you find the 'front door'…read moreand order with a QR code (or online) and they message you when your order is ready. You then ring a doorbell that's on the sign for their business in the front area of the shared kitchen. I ordered through the qr code site and they asked me to come to the front and tell them what sweetness I wanted. They said default is 70%, if you like things unsweetened go for 20% (is that not still sweetened?). I said I don't like my drinks sweet just sweet enough to be balanced and they recommended 60%. I got a thai tea and jasmine milk tea to try and oh man both were waaaay too sweet and tasted like these were powder drinks with super chalky overly vanilla flavor. If you like things sweet I would say 60% is good but would probably do 20-30% myself if I ever came back. But did not find the drinks good enough to really come back. The jasmine tea as well had very little in the way of jasmine flavor as the powdery vanilla sweetness and milk was most of what you tasted with a non-descript floral note going on.

I came to Tab because of a Seattle Intentionalist/BECU prepaid tab highlighting queer owned…read morebusinesses during Pride month. I was so delighted by the friendliness of the owner. They were so kind and made it feel like we were pals. The tea was rich and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that they made everything dairy free (my tummy likes to play roulette whether I'll get an upset tummy or not when drinking dairy) and the drinks were HUGE! 24oz was their "small" and was more than enough for me to enjoy both the night I got it and the next day. The boba was so perfectly soft and chewy and actually kept overnight! :o Finally, the location was a little confusing as I didn't know it was part of a food hall, but I'm excited to come back and try some of the restaurants running out of this space when I come back for tea! The location

Clean and consistent taste. Love this place! Always cutely decorated for different seasons…read more They must have a new management. Service is very nice. Quick and easy. Can't complain ;)

Hot Oolong. Taro Oreo. Classic Thai…read more All great. Friendly and Clean. It's all you can ask

Delicious tea, made in a timely manner, love the interior decor, it's so cute, and the…read moreself-ordering pad makes it easy for you to choose a drink without pressure. I love how consistent their tea taste is, and their boba is cooked very well. Their fruit drinks are also refreshing and have a great variety for those who prefer no milk in their treats :) perfect stop for a walk through the little streets of Burien!

S Level is a serviceable milk tea spot, if on the middling end of what's available in the city. I…read moreordered the Hokkaido Oolong milk tea, and while nice and milky, there wasn't a substantial tea flavor. My guess is this place probably excels with more flavored drinks, so if I end up here I again I'll try one of those. Service was fast!

Made a stop here during our time in Seattle, and it was so cute and so yummy! The space was small,…read morebut the interior was well decorated and lived up to the panda theme. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick. We ordered the pandan and the white rabbit candy, and they were not overly sweet with great texture and flavor! It definitely hit the spot for a sweet treat. I will definitely be back if I'm ever in the area!

sweet treat! first timer!…read more i got the cookie monster with oreo ice cream puff! (5/5) and highly recommend eating with a spoon because it does get messy after a while! the viet coffee (4/5) it says on the menu its meant to be sipped and it was STRONG. i ended up sipping it but then most of the ice melted so i couldn't fully enjoy it. the service was really nice! they let me try different ice cream flavors. there is a couple tables to sit down and enjoy your sweets!

This CHICHA San Chen has a leg up on the other locations as it offers tea tastings at select days…read moreand hours on a walk in basis. There are five different levels of roasts (light, medium light, medium, medium-heavy, and heavy) of the same base Taiwanese Lishan oolong tea to showcase how a master roaster can draw out different flavors by varying the heat applied to the leaves. Each person selects their roast level, and watches as 3 grams of tea leaves is combined with 95 degree water for a 6 minute brew time. There is a small presentation associated with the tasting, so the total experience takes about half an hour. Best of all, it's free! Note that this tea is different from the tea used in their drinks. I got the bubble milk tea with cream, perfect sweet and less ice. The boba is perfectly chewy and, the cream gives the drink a thicker, more velvety mouthfeel. The sweetness and cream perfectly balance the tea. Yum!

Summer's here; calls for some refreshers!…read more Been a minute since I visited. This time they gave two new drink series ( asked if they are seasonal; they dont know if they will be perm or seasonal yet) As usual they give you a small cup of "drink of the day" for you to taste. Definitely appreciate it so you get to try before committing to a whole cup of it.

This was one of many banh mi sandwich places that Infatuation on IG has listed as one of the best…read morein Seattle through extensive taste testing by staff, so I threw this on my list about a century ago and then came here on a Saturday noon around 1pm. The place is tight and compact, with the interior literally being just their kitchen and a small area for standing and/or using any of two kiosks to place your order. Parking around the area is also relatively tight as it is in West Seattle, as is the seating situation; there's only two two-tops and a bench bordering the left-hand window of this place, and you'll get sun-kissed really hard on the bench during a summer afternoon since it's all outdoor seating. There was a constant stream of patrons placing orders for the whole duration of my stay here, even as I was just waiting for my order to be made. Staff are very attentive to everyone and call your name once your order's ready. Mines took about 10 or so minutes to come since many others were also waiting on theirs. For this visit, I got the following: - Grilled pork banh mi: this banh mi is loaded!!! I had a hard time grasping it between my hands, and the condiments were falling off as I took each bite. The baguette isn't crispy but that was all right with me. There is a near-perfect ratio of homemade mayo and French pate for the volume of the banh mi, and there wasn't too much of any one component. The grilled pork was just all right, though; it had rich flavor and an even texture to go along with the rest of the banh mi but was dry on its own. The secret sauce wasn't my favorite either as its slightly sweet taste didn't fit with the rest of the banh mi in my opinion. - Special lychee iced tea: this really hit the spot for the hot day this writing is based off of! It starts off really sweet but when you let the ice melt then it's very refreshing. The cup is pretty big too! I'm still in search of Seattle's best banh mi even after this visit, but I still enjoyed what I got and would give their other banh mi and perhaps their Vietnamese coffee a try! This place does provide combo options when you get their banh mi, but that was not the case for my particular order.

As a lifelong banh mi eater, I don't say this lightly... this might just be the best banh mi in ALL…read moreof Seattle. I've heard a lot about this newer Vietnamese sandwich shop but just had the chance to try it this past weekend, but I am impressed. I ordered the typical "dac biet" cold cut banh mi alongside a Vietnamese iced coffee. Now when I tell you about that first bite, it already sealed the deal. The baguette had an easy but still crispy bite that is satisfying and DOESN'T cut your mouth like other breads do. Once I reached the fillings of the banh mi, I was surprised by how packed the inside was. I was able to get everything in one bite, it was like every ingredient was dancing together to create an incredible performance. But what really shocked me was how much pate I got in this sandwich, it was like they knew I was coming - thank you!! The Vietnamese iced coffee also paired very nicely, very standard quality and not too overpowering where it typically hits you. The pricing of the banh mi is more spendy than your legacy-owned Vietnamese deli that you'd find in Little Saigon or South Seattle, but for West Seattle I get it. The guy who greeted me (presumably the owner) was friendly too, everything altogether leads me to coming back again real soon to try their other sandwiches.

We had a little family day out at Alki Beach on a Friday evening, and after walking around, we…read moreneeded a snack. Decided to stop by Natalie's Sugarcane. First of all, I didn't realize they have TWO locations! one in Tukwila, which I go to pretty often, and this one right by Alki. But y'all, WHAT IN THE TARNATIONS?! The Alki location is such a VIBE! It was a beautiful sunny day, and sitting there with the warm weather, Vietnamese music playing, and the food coming out... I swear I felt like I was back in Southeast Asia for a minute. I do wish they decorated the outdoor seating area a little more to really lean into that tropical Southeast Asian vibe because the location has SO much potential, but honestly, the atmosphere was already giving. And here's what surprised me: I didn't realize Natalie's at Alki serves REAL FOOD! We got: Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice SO GOOD. Flavorful, packed with seafood, and definitely hit the spot. Mango Salad , Y'ALL!! THIS ONE?! The combination of fresh mango and avocado on a sunny day was PERFECT. Sweet, fresh, creamy, refreshing. I could've eaten the whole bowl myself! Literally almost did had to share LOL! we got Fries because honestly, you can never go wrong with fries. And of course, you already know we had to get the drinks! Their kumquat sugarcane drink is always a good choice. They also have gelato at this location, which I didn't even know! So now I already have another excuse to come back and try more of their menu. Tukwila location does have food but menus are a little different, so now I definitely need to go back and compare! Overall, Natalie's Alki is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're spending the day at Alki Beach. Grab some food, get yourself a sugarcane drink, sit outside, listen to some Vietnamese music, and pretend you're on vacation in Southeast Asia for an hour.

Great location right on Alki! As a result, parking is street only and can be challenging on…read moreweekends. I ordered online via Clover, and my drink was ready when I arrived. I wanted to try a new.drink, so I ordered Sugarcane Matcha with Coco Cream. Sugarcane juice was way too sweet without something sour to balance. I will stick to my usual of either Kumquat or Passionfruit Sugarcane. They also offer pastries, ice cream and food. And there are both indoor and ourdoor seatings available. In general, great spot to chill on Alki!

Love the Chicha here!…read more They tasted better than the Chicha in Singapore!! SERVICE 5/5 Staff was so earnest, kind and attentive. The two times I was there, they gave me samples of tea to try. AMBIANCE 5/5 Very limited seatings but if you were lucky like me, you will enjoy sipping tea here. Bright, clean and very lively esp on weekends (meaning long line! lol). DRINKS 5/5 The first time I had the "Osmanthus Mango" (did not quite remember the name) and the 2nd time "Bee My Plum". Both drinks were excellent. Funnily, this ChiCha and a couple of other places would be something I miss in Bellevue.

Highlights: * It's so good but why is bubble tea almost $10?…read more Maybe it's my age, maybe it's my time to realize that I'm stuck in my ways as an old timer when it comes to food prices. But while Chicha San Chen has some of the best milk tea I have ever experienced, you are absolutely paying for it. Highly recommend, it is fantastic, but a milk tea addiction here will absolutely bankrupt you.

I came across this TP Tea store in Seattle Chinatown, my first time trying their drinks. This store…read morewas spectacular inside, with high ceilings, modern furnishings and sitting space. It was so clean and slick. The menu had milk tea, tea latte, flavored tea, pink salt cheese crema, alongside 10 different toppings. Sugar and ice level were customizable. I ordered the crema mango tea and the signature milk tea. The baristas were helpful. They took the ordered and prepared the drinks in few minutes. The mango crema was so delicious. The bobas were sweet, soft and chewy. I loved the flavor so much, finished the whole drink in 10 minutes.

After dinner nearby, we decided on TP Tea for dessert. It wasn't too crowded a couple Fridays ago,…read moreand we were able to sit at one of the comfortable sofas while enjoying our drinks. TP MILK TEA + grass jelly, 30% sugar This is their oolong milk tea made Tieguanyin leaves. The ratio of tea and milk was perfect, but I didn't like that the milk left a bit of residue at the back of my throat. My friends got the Fresh Fruit Tea with Chia Seed and a seasonal drink with strawberries. I personally enjoyed the fruit teas more and would try one of these on a future visit.

TLDR: long line, self order screen. Good flavor but limited options in terms of add-ins for each…read moredrink. Great if you are a tea drinker. Staff is efficient and friendly. There are limited indoor areas for seating is this location, but some outdoor space as well (which i don't think is meant for the boba shop). The flavors were AWESOME but expected since it is on the pricier side (similar to Chicha Sen Chen). Easily one of my top boba spots. Got the longjing milk tea which is a type of green tea. At this point, Chinese/taiwanese boba shops remain superior in taste and quality !

The stars are for the tea, which was tasty, but the service here was atrocious. I was in the mood…read morefor boba and this place was next to the hotel I was staying at, so I dropped in for the sake of convenience. Like the Heytea in San Francisco near the Metreon, no one here says a word to anyone in the store until they call out an order. No greeting, no acknowledgement of your presence and patronage. I was the only person in this tiny store when I walked in and I may as well have been invisible. I ordered on the kiosk and went with the king jasmine guava. When the drink finally came out, the barista called out my order number, but when I walked up to take it he wouldn't give it to me unless I showed him my receipt. Again, I was the only soul in here, they saw me walk in and go to the kiosk, but I had to prove I wasn't stealing my drink before he handed it over. The sheer amount of boba I've consumed at this point in my life is immeasurably large, but I can say with certainty that none of the shops I've been to have made me hand them my receipt so they could scour it for the order number before handing it and the drink back to me. The drink was quite good, not too sweet, very refreshing, and with a pleasant guava flavor, but it wasn't enough to salvage the overall experience. I already found Heytea in San Francisco to be incredibly mid, but that's not as bad as mid and uppity. I'll never come back here.