Very similar to Molly tea, I first tried Chayan in Vancouver, BC so I was thrilled when I learned…read morethat Chayan opened so close to where I work. I've tried a good amount of their menu, and will occasionally get the seasonal items like peach. Though I always revisit my favorites, which are the da hong pao tea frappe, the jasmine green milk tea, and the matcha green tea varieties. If you get the frappe, they top the whip cream to serve. Wait time can vary but generally it's about 5-10 mins to get your drink. There are some tables and seating but most people tend to grab n go.

I was pretty excited to try Chayan as another potential spot that genuinely focuses on high quality…read moretea. Definitely the same vibe as Molly Tea, but with a broader menu of drink options. I opted for the Da Hong Pao Tea Frappe and the tea wasn't quite as fragrant as I wanted it to be. I'd say it's middle of the road quality wise, aka a tier or two below Chicha and about the same as Don't Yell At Me. As with other boba spots, it's possible that some drinks are better than others, so maybe take a look at what the regulars are ordering. Vibe wise, the store wasn't too crowded early afternoon on a Saturday. Only 2-3 folks lined up to order on the iPad and seats were nearly full, but not quite. Vibes great, tea not bad.

The boba is just okay. I tried this place again after not liking it a few years ago and I shouldn't…read morehave come back. The brown sugar boba is not sweet enough and the boba itself isn't that great. I recommend going elsewhere. We need a good boba spot in Ballard.

Great place to grab boba in Ballard. They have a great selection of fruit and floral teas and…read moreplenty of topic choices. Service is great and prices are reasonable and there's even a poke spot sharing the business with them! It's kind of a plain building and I don't know that I'd hang out or spend time there, but it's a perfect spot to pick up a drink on the way to the ballard locks or on a day hanging out in Ballard.

Came here the other day, and we were pleasantly surprised! The service was great and they were…read morepatient with us. They had a lot of tea options, so we had to make sure we're getting the right one. My gf is obsessed with milk tea, and been on the hunt for the phoenix oolong. So far this is the only place she's been able to find in Seattle that sells it. I ordered the Rock milk tea, and it had a strong tea flavor and a good dark aroma. It's exactly the way I like my milk tea! I feel this place to be authentic with their tea leaves, and they seem to be really knowledgeable about their menu. So if you're really specific with your tea flavors, or just want to try something different than your usual black or green tea, then I recommend this.

It doesn't seem this place is adequately staffed. The only staff was working his bones off and the…read moreline kept growing! Luckily everyone was patient and can clearly see he was working hard, and he did let us know that it might take a while. He was a hard worker. The boba place is very tea forward with a variety of options. There were a handful of drinks that had an interesting name, such as, Iron Buddha, but I wish there was a description of what the drink was. I didn't want to ask too many questions given the growing line. I don't think any of the drinks included toppings, so that's an additional charge. I guess it's been a while since I had boba cause the average price was $7-8 without any toppings! The drink was great and tasted delicious, but the operation itself can be better.

I was really blown away by the selection of teas that they have here. They have a book with their…read moreselection near the cashier for you to browse. I was overwhelmed with their options and had trouble picking one as so many sounded so delicious. There is truly a tea for everyone's taste buds. Upon entering they have some of their teas that they sell on display for you to sniff. They also have samples as well for people to try. Staff were very kind and the service was very quick considering how many people were in line. I tried one of their white teas and it was delicious. I'm not a tea connoisseur but you could really taste all of the flavors in the description of the tea. It was very light. I definitely want to come back to try other teas. I really like the ambiance/design of the place. There are many seats for people to study and/or hang out. It was super busy on a Saturday though and we barely were able to get a seat inside. Luckily we were though, because enjoying the tea in their space was lovely.

This is a really nice and popular spot in Ballard! I came on a rainy day and it was packed - we…read morealmost didn't find a seat and were about to leave but got lucky last minute. I got the seasonal kinako matcha with soy milk - the drink was pricey at over $10, but that's almost the standard nowadays. I really like the kinako flavor though I didn't really taste the matcha itself. They also have tea samples which I really liked too. A good spot to chill and work at if not too busy!

ughhhhh NEW FAVORITE MATCHA SPOT i am obsessed!!…read more ok so what makes atulea so special is that you can fully customize your drink OR choose from their incredibly creative specials (both options are serving so hard). the flavor combinations they come up with are inspired, unique, creative and you can tell there's real intention behind the menu. first visit i got the black sesame matcha with lychee jellies and it was HEAVENLY. the flavors, the texture, the balance chefs kiss mmm perfect. second visit i went with the ube matcha latte and mmm, so so good. rich and cozy and gorgeous. yes, it's a little on the pricier side. but the quality of the matcha and the creativity of the drinks make it feel completely worth every penny to me. this place is a gem and seattle is lucky to have it.

Stopped by Atulea and ordered an Ube Latte with Hojicha, which was really tasty and a fun flavor…read morecombination. The only downside was that it was a bit sweeter than I would have liked, and unfortunately sweetness can't be customized. At around $10 for a drink, it's definitely on the pricier side, which is the main reason for the 4 stars. That said, the space is incredibly cute and thoughtfully designed, and they have some fun merch as well. It's a lovely place to hang out and enjoy your drink.

Wow tried here again and just realized how cheap this place is! I don't think you can get the…read morequality for this price anywhere else! Malatang at most places will definitely run you more than 20 bucks but here it's cheaper than say boiling point or YGF malatang for the same portion! the service was amazing, everything was authentic and hot I recommend and would come back

This Taiwanese fusion restaurant right of the heart of downtown. It is just a little off from the…read moremain road. The restaurant is mainly smaller table. They do have outside seating area. We start with beef noodle soup. I think this is ok dish. I prefer beef with a bit fat. The second dish is the popcorn chicken. Which is the good five spice marinate is good. We also got steam pork belly but I think we can skip dish. The beef with scallions is good and tasty. The three cup chicken needs to be more wine in it. Other than that all is good.

It's the holiday season, so I took my children to Taste and Tell to enjoy some snacks and boba tea…read more They have the best boba tea in town. You should definitely try it. I was told the business hours may vary during the holiday season, however, from March through October, the hours are more consistent.

Surprised us how good this cute little place is. The Pho and vermicilli plates are the best we've…read morehad in this area. Will diffinetly be our go to now. I tried a smothie a while ago and it was great but did not expext this small space/kitchen to have food so fresh and full of flavor. The owner and her staff are friendly and welcoming.

I'm very picky with tea because a lot of the places in Seattle overbrew/underbrew their tea! I got…read morethe jasmine tea with osthmantus jelly and was really impressed with my drink. My friend got the lychee drink and loved his. In the store, the staff were nice and there was seating, which is pretty rare.

Delicious as always! I got the original milk tea, 50% sweet, whole milk with honey pearls. The milk…read morereally helps temper the bitterness of the tea (along with the sugar, haha) but the astringency of the tea is there along with the malty flavor of the tea. The boba is the perfect chewy texture - not too hard or too soft. I did not try any of their sandwiches (there's so many other yummy options near by!) but it seems like they were selling at a decent clip. If I had to identify a weakness, it would be that a lot of times it seems like they have supply chain issues. They did not have lactose-free milk when I visited the past few times. I hope they work things out! I would have purchased two drinks if I could have substituted the dairy for lactose free.