Let's just say that I demolished my other half's minute chicken plate and lychee drink. I decided to order next door at Da Spot and ugh, my review tells all of how that went. Luckily there was enough chicken left on his plate to share with me and my son. Lychee drink was really refreshing for a long shopping day before and ahead of us. It would have been a tince more delicious had they offered boba! Nonetheless, the minute chicken plate is where it's at. I watched them order, pay, and get their plate all before I could even order at Da Spot. Next time, I'm coming here for lunch!! read more

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As a place called "HiTea", I didn't realize this place also had noodles and stir fry. Made to order and no MSG, which is a big plus in my books. Tried the Beef Chow Fun. It was steaming hot! Yum. Bring a friend or two because it's a pretty big portion size. Wasn't sure if they had spicy mustard sauce or you have to pay extra for it, but they didn't have it on the table anywhere. Maybe next time. Will probably go again. read more

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Take out place in the food court, mall level, across from Macy's. Pretty good Chinese food made to order & always comes out piping hot. We've tried & liked chicken with bitter melon, chicken with mixed veggies, beef chow fun, Singapore rice noodles. My friend gets the blueberry & strawberry smoothie once a week & says it's not overly sweet & they use real fruit. Service is fast, pleasant wait help. Their food is going to compliment the Young Yee Kee dimsum takeout place opening very soon right next to it. read more

First time trying this place, and i won't be going back. I ordered a banana smoothie with boba, and it was just so watered down and lacking banana flavor. No wonder they made it so fast. If i could give a 0, i would. read more

The food here is awesome. Have not had anything I did not like. Minute chicken crispy noodle, beef chow fun, black pepper pork chop are a few items I have tried. And what always impresses me is the sauce for each item and how flavorful it always is! Most recent visit I had the choy sum chicken with brown rice...and again awesome! They are located in the food court right outside of the Macy's Starbucks! Prices about $9-$12 and well worth it if you are feeling like quick Chinese type food! read more

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My absolute go-to bubble tea spot in Oahu. The employees are kind and never once have been rude to me. I always order the avocado and papaya smoothie (also recommend the matcha milk tea). Everything is freshly made and tasty. Owner and manager does a good job at running the place. THANK U! Got yourself a regular lol. read more

Being a visitor from the mainland this was my 1st time checking out the Lanai Food Court located on the 2nd floor of the Ala Moana Shopping Center. As I was browsing through the food court I noticed the very large & bright menu display of HiTea Cafe. I have to admit that the visual display of all of the various Milk Teas & Smoothies really made me want to try one! With that being said I decided to stop & try it...I ordered a large Lychee Coconut Smoothie. It was delicious the flavor was bold tasting both natural and fresh. I can say it was definitely refreshing! 4 stars for a great visual (attention grabber) menu display and great tasting smoothie. Although I didn't try the Chinese food it visually looked good too! read more

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The food is always good. I usually get the minute chicken on crispy noodles which are the thin ones. It's better than cake noodles! They give a lot of food too. The teas also taste really good. I like that I f it says something like there's lychee you really taste it. read more

Anytime I'm at Ala Moana, I need something to drink to balance all the walking around. I'm not a big milk tea person so I love all the fruit tea choices (lychee, guava, pineapple) they have with boba, plus the drinks are good-sized so they keep me well-hydrated. read more

Strolling through Ala Moana generally creates an appetite. Instead of the basement-level Food Court, try the eateries located in the smaller food court opposite Macy's on the Mauka side. There are several quick-serve establishments. During our recent visit we went for an Asian flare at Hitea, indulging in a plate of chicken with string beans and chicken chow fun. The associated flavors were not stand-outs but flavorful. We should have skipped the over-priced specialty tea drinks at $3.25 each. read more

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I have been a patron of HITEA since they opened at Ala Moana, Lanai, before, during and after COVID pandemic. Trying to support local businesses. My family and I order 4-6 plates every few weeks. Tonight I ordered my usual dishes. Unfortunately, salt and pepper pork chops plate portion was half of what it was few weeks ago. As the girl behind the counter opened every container and kept it open for few seconds to show me the plates of what I ordered I told the girl my thoughts on the portion. She made a face behind her mask, I can see her eyes and eyebrows frowning and staring at me, another women came by asked what the concern was and I had to repeat what I shared. They left the plate open and started to give me excuse that the meat shrinks when it's fried. I closed the container as I don't want people taking over the plate of food and as the food will get cold. I emphasize that I am a regular there and the portion was less than half of what it usually was. The second lady said she will let them know. Told them it's fine I just won't order that item anymore. No sense trying to explain something so simple to people who make excuses or become defensive. Whatever happened to customer service? I am not giving any more business there nor recommend it to anyone. read more

In Hawaii, the #1 thing you can depend on these days is bubble tea spots. More abundant than coffee shops, boba really is life! I didn't expect much from HiTea Cafe but it wasn't the huge disappointment I've come to expect from food court fare. I got a jasmine tea with lychee jelly and a crispy noodle plate with minute chicken. The portion on my noodles were gigantic! Beware that the noodles are not like cake noodles and fried extra crispy. You might like them, they aren't my favorite. Boba was decent and staff very friendly and efficient. read more

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Ya know...I love my brown rice. Found it in a Chinese plate at The Lanai....thanks to YELP - I figured out that this place has more than just drinks! My hair professional at Salon 808 turned me onto C5 - Minute Chicken with choy sum.... Now, us locals know ---- Chicken with choy sum is like a staple in many Chinese dishes. I tried it here. I loved it here. No MSG. And the brown rice was not "crunchy" but tender. Just the way brother loves it. C5 is the bomb. Pleasant surprise. read more

HiTEA Cafe - Boneless Chicken..Choy Sum....Chinese Style - add brown rice and do not add MSG.......Nuff said! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is on my list for the pan fried noodles! I wish I ordered some but I was too full and didn't want to order and take home, since it would get soggy. But I came to try some drinks and boba. I ordered a Oreo cookie smoothie and my friend ordered a strawberry banana smoothie. My friend isn't fond of boba and surprisingly she tried it here and enjoyed it. I need to go back for some noodles! read more

So I came back home to Hawaii after being gone for 4 years. My 80 yr old mom was hungry and wanted to try something at the at the old Shrokiya. We chose HiTEA. We ordered a bitter melon with beef. I asked the boy in the video if he had unsweetened tea. He asked with a breath what kind? I said black. He was irritated and ask what kind. I said what kind do you have. He points to the board behind and says it's all there. I was puzzled and said I can't see where the unsweetened tea choices was. By this time I'm mad with his cocky attitude. I said unsweetened black tea. Maybe he needs an attitude adjustment or get another job. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE read more

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I always come back to this place. I much prefer their drinks to share tea! They use fresh fruit and teas and their boba is usually quite good. read more

One part of this review is for their smoothies which are refreshing and delicious. The loss of two stars is for the food part of this establishment. I went for lunch on Saturday and asked whether their Singapore Rice noodle dish contained any soy sauce and explained that I couldn't have anything with wheat. The guy said he would check in the back and ask for me. He told me that it didn't have soy sauce and I could customize what I wanted. Well, I knew it was too good to be true when the noodles were so flavorful and then I noticed the char siu pork which I know is marinated in at least soy/oyster sauce. If you're not gluten-free, it's great. The portions are large, they make it to order and it tastes great. Being gluten-free, I felt it later and since it was the only thing I ate all day, I knew I had been "glutened". I'm not celiac but very gluten sensitive. That was enough to give me some nausea and stomach cramping and foggy brain later in the day. I still go for their watermelon, Thai tea, taro drinks. The family has tried their pork chop plates and enjoyed the food, but if you are gluten-free, stay away from the food because I don't think they quite understand what contains gluten and what doesn't even if you explain it to them. read more

I really wouldn't recommend getting their tea/smoothies, get the food instead, which is pretty good. My friend and I could only take a few sips and threw it away. Something's really, really off about it, it's too watery, and almost tastes like chemicals? I really don't know what we just drank. read more

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HiTea cafe is a must when at Ala Moana Shopping Center especially on a hot day! I was in Oahu for about a month earlier this year and I swear I went there 3-4 times a week! Always got the same thing! Li Hing Mui Smoothie! Yum! read more

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Absolutely the best stir fry Chinese meals here in the mall! The Chow Fun is cooked perfectly with the wok aroma. I also love their shrimp fried rice. What's even better is that there's Boba drinks available. Worth the wait as things are made to order. Reasonable prices. Hits the spot when I'm craving for chow fun or fried rice while shopping here at Ala Moana. read more

I've never had the food here, but this is my go-to spot for tea in Ala Moana. There may be a lot of fancy spots available now, but the drinks here are simple and great. My favorite is the mango jasmine tea which is very floral but balances well with the mango flavor. The price is very reasonable compared to other spots like The Alley. Drinks can take a while to make here though so expect a wait. read more

It's one of Ala Moana's The Lanai's more popular choices when it comes to dining. They're known for their rice plates and stir fry dishes as well as their various tea drinks. I noticed this on various trip to Ala Moana's the Lanai, usually on the weekends. Either them or the Mahaloha Burger counter sorta next door. I try not to come here, since the prices here for the rice & noodle dishes are over $10 on average and the various tea drinks can be over $4. However, when a friend of mine and I were here at The Lanai on a recent weekend, we were here playing Pokémon Go and my friend got his rice plate from HiTea. I was floored to see what he bought, but at $12, it's kind of pricey just for rice, but it is Ala Moana though. I decided to purchase the same thing, as a sampler to check things out. I normally try to stay on budget with eating out, but it's the sticker shock that got me that day. I guess the lure of trying something new clouded my better judgement that day. HiTea is basically a fast food counter, like many at The Lanai as well as the Makai food court on the first level. There's usually plenty of space for diners to enjoy and eat their food, but try to get here before 11am on any given day, especially when on the weekend as it usually gets packed and you can't get a seat. The service here is typical but fast and friendly. You order what you want and you get it within 10 minutes. Usually, they will call out your order number when it is ready. You could easily spend close to $20 with a drink. The overall experience here at HiTea - Ala Moana shopping center is as good as it can be. Fast food is usually is what it is. The product is semi restaurant standard, but they do it so well that it is good and a quick lunch or dinner spot for anyone and everyone who comes to Ala Moana shopping center. The likes about this place is that you can get quick tea drink here and the rice / noodle plates are good, although, as aforementioned before, the prices here can be a shocker. It's largely geared towards the tourists and shoppers here who end up here for a meal while for a day of shopping. Hot choices are abundant here, but my favorite so far would be their house fried rice. I kind of want to try their eggplant and tofu stirfry one of these days. The house fried rice was a generous portion, although spending $13 for it, you best believe you'll get a hearty shake for your money! It was delicious and very filling, especially when it's just a lot of carbs with some protein. One of the few places you can get Chinese cuisine at Ala Moana shopping center without having to do actual sit down dining. Recommended if you're in the area and want to check things out. The price sensitivity could get you (if you notice) because normally, Chinese take out isn't usually that much at other places. HiTea - Ala Moana is located on the 2nd floor of The Lanai food court, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. They accept major credit cards, which is always a good thing, as well as cash. Parking at Ala Moana is very generous but can be contentious around meal times and any time during the holidays. Best bet would be to come here before or after the rush and you'll be okay. Many bus routes start or terminate service here at Ala Moana inside on Kona Street, so you could find the right one that's best for you. There are other routes that stop outside on Kapiolani Blvd too, which essentially is the other main thoroughfare that the shopping mall touches. If buses doesn't do justice, uber and lyft can help you get here, if you need them. HiTea Cafe is one of those places where you can get a good meal. While it's cheap or affordable, depends on your own definition of that. Come check it out and it's another place to have Chinese cuisine in Ala Moana shopping center. It's good! The service was typical fast food counter type affair, but fast and friendly. 3.5 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the food and the service. 2.5 stars for the prices, but it's Ala Moana. Support local! C read more

I come here to order their drinks with boba, and so far its been good. Between this place and Honolulu Juice Factory in Shirokiya, I would choose this place. Actually, I'm glad I discovered this place when I first visited The Lanai. Now I come here when I'm in Ala Moana to grab a drink that seems to be fresh. The smoothies are consistent and isn't watery. The boba is decent and sweet. The price isn't too bad for being in the area! I believe it's less than $5? All I know is that it's cheaper than the one in Shirokiya lol. The wait to order and receive your drinks doesn't take as long either. There are 1-2 cashiers who would take the customer's orders, and I'm guessing they move fast because there's never a line of people ordering. It's a huge inconvenience going to downtown or farther for fresh smoothies. I'm not sure if HiTea makes fresh smoothies, but it's the closest thing I can get and it's inexpensive enough to satisfy my smoothie craving! read more

Solid boba place located in the Ala Moana Center in the Lanai food court area floor 2. Got a bit lost looking for this place because the food court was tucked away in the corner. Their menu is quite large and extensive. They offer both food and boba drinks. Prices are decent, about $4.69 for a drink with one topping. Customer service was very nice and friendly. They were also very fast in churning my drink out. For my order I got the milk tea at 50% sweet. Best boba drink I have tried in Hawaii. Tea taste was quite strong and good. Boba balls were chewy and perfect. Highly recommend!!! read more

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This review is strictly for their smoothies :) I got a lychee coconut smoothie and asked for 50% sweetness, and it was refreshing and delicious :) my mom, who is diabetic, loves coming here for unsweetened teas , and my sister got a watermelon smoothie for her son and a papaya banana for herself and she said it was delicious read more

Ala Moana has so many places to choose from when it comes to food, with that being said sometimes I have the hardest time deciding what I want to eat! Lol. This place is always one of my go-tos. It never disappoints! I have yet to try their teas so this is solely based on the food. They have an array of options to choose from but my favorites are the Shrimp Chow Fun, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, and the Singapore Noodles. The food is always made to order and comes out piping hot! The portion size is huge in my opinion, and it's always a good thing for me because I have leftovers to eat the next day! read more

Love this place for their smoothies and drinks! I usually get their mango/papaya smoothie or avocado smoothie. I'm usually too lazy to walk all the way down to Shirokiya to the smoothie place so this place is comparable for me! Also, I think it is a bit cheaper than the Shirokiya one. Great place to refresh yourself while shopping around. I want to try their food though! They have give a dollar off a drink if you buy both their food item and their drinks. read more

I keep trying drinks from here but they are pretty underwhelming. However, the food is amazing. It's made to order and piping hot when you the serve it. The crispy noodles are so flavorful and they give a huge, generous portion. It is seasoned perfectly as well and they give more than enough gravy to smother the noodles with. They are extremely efficient despite being busy and making things to order read more

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Yay! Ala Moana Center is finally getting more places to get your boba fix on. Now there are four places strategically placed in the mall so you no longer need to walk from one end of the mall to the other unless you're craving a specific businesses product. HiTEA is located inside the food court at The Lanai (By Macy's) next to Mahaloha Burger. I will stick with the fresh teas next time like the Jasmine Mango Tea, Passion Fruit (Lilikoi) Tea or Plantation Iced Tea because they use powdered flavorings for their milk teas. (The powdered stuff is too chalky and scratchy for me.) Tea drinks start at $3.98 and Smoothie/Blended drinks start at $4.98 for 22oz. so pricing is on par. It's 50¢ per add ins like boba, jellies, etc. The Strawberry Milk Tea was artificially fruity and not sure what type of tea they used because it wasn't floral like Jasmine tea. I'm definitely getting something else next time. Not sure if they still have the Chinese Food option because it was late in the evening & everything looked put away (it was close to 8pm). If they do I hope they have dim sum. This Food Court can use some dim sum. Only because that's what I'm craving right now, haha. But I think dim sum and milk tea is a match made in heaven even if my tummy won't agree. It was a two man operation when I visited so a little wait was involved since it was apparent I got caught in a wave of customers who rushed in all at once. It happens, no worries. read more

We were at Ala Moana Mall and I saw a couple of people walking around with boba drinks so it made me crave Thai Tea Boba. I finally stopped a girl sipping a boba drink as she passed by me. She told us to go to the Lanai food court. Since this food court is tucked away on the other side of Macy's, it took us a while to find it. I ordered a large Thai Tea w/boba and my husband got the Matcha Ice Tea w/boba. Their price is very cheap especially for Ala Moana; $3.98 for a large drink plus .50 cents for boba or topping. The Thai Tea was brewed well and had good balance of tea and milk. The boba was firm and chewy. They were very generous with the amount of boba they give. My only complaint is that the drink was a little too sweet. However, when the ice melted it tasted better. My husband enjoyed his drink too but the only comment I got from him was that it was good. While placing my order, I overheard an employee (possibly the owner) talking to a customer. The customer asked the employee not to bother filling up his drink all the way to the top. The employee/owner said, "are you sure? I want you to get your money's worth." I love it when I see an employee/owner making sure they don't cheat their customers. His comment warranted 5 stars in my book! read more

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I will always be a customer here. They are super nice, fairly quick considering they are always busy and very tasty. - their smoothies are healthy and delicious. They make them with fresh fruits and ingredients. (Although I miss my v5 and all the other veggie freshly juiced drinks but that's ok ;-) ) - their food is really good and not made with monosodium glutamate (I'm allergic so I would know) - and their customer service is always wonderful. Every time I go they are always very friendly and nice to me when I ask questions or have a custom order. . Today I ordered the fried rice for the first time and it looked kinda pale which usually means not enough shoyu but I'm glad I tried it before I put more because it was very flavorful and filled with veggies and chicken. I'm very happy with it. It was about $10 and there is so much i have enough for 2 meals. . My boyfriend got the crispy noodles and there was enough sauce to make them soft but still keep some of them crispy if that makes sense. Not too mushy and not too crispy, just right. Haha He is a big eater and even he was full. . Love this place and will keep coming back read more

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This place was great. A little pricey, but the quality and freshness made it worth it. We had the bitter melon and chicken, and the salt & pepper pork chop. Both came out fresh and hot. We'll definitely be back. Someone told us to try the crispy noodles next time. read more

Ordered the beef and broccoli. Very tasty! Wonder what the other choices are like, maybe tmrw. It was a quiet Friday in January. read more

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Love this place. Convenient location at Ala Moana Center. Fast service. Good food. I like their tea selections. And most of all, their noodle dishes. Love their house special crispy noodle dish. It has chicken, seafood, and vegetables. Generous portions. It can easily make 2 meals. Also like their tofu and mixed vegetables. They offer brown rice as a starch. Everything is made to order and so fresh. read more

$14 shrimp cooked to complete hell making the shell literally fuse to the meat. The shrimp were also uncleaned. Be aware If you don't eat shell its not edible. read more

I had their Minute Chicken Crispy Noodle today for lunch and it was surprisingly delicious! Their food is made to order so I waited about 5 minutes for it but it was worth the wait. There were lots of chicken and choi sum on top of their crispy noodles. The portion was huge and enough for 2 people. read more

Great food and a lot of food for your money! My husband and I shared a chicken fried rice and a beef chow fun and it was plenty of food for dinner and leftovers the next day! read more

I wanted to try their Chinese noodle dishes for quite sometime now. I decided on their Singapore noodle. It was tasty. It came with bean sprout, carrots, green onion, shrimps & red pork. The portion was large. I gave some to my husband and he really enjoyed it. I think the next time I want to try their crispy noodle. It really looked amazing. the woman next table was whooping it down. read more

HiTEA Cafe - Singapore noodle. Generous portion. Comes with red pork and shrimps. $12.75 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their food is awesome. I've ordered the shrimp chow fun, minute chicken and black garlick chicken. All good especially the shrimp chow fun. My mouth is watering just thinking about how good that is. read more

Had their #65 strawberry milk tea with tapioca pearl. It was tasty and delicious. Served quickly and priced fairly for a mall shop.