The ambience of this place is my favorite part. My favorite food item I've tried so far is this shrimp bowl that had broccoli and crab salad, but they have ramen and a bunch of other things too. The bubble tea is always delicious. Great place for photos! read more

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The vibe inside is pretty cute, but we had mixed feelings about the food. The ramen was average, the fried rice balls were delicious, and the beef and rice dish wasn't good. We also ordered the passion fruit green tea boba and it was just off, with weird chunks so we couldn't finish it. The service was friendly enough, but not sure that I'd go out of my way to visit here again. read more

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Food was pretty good. My ramen was some of the best I've had in St Louis. The service was confusing. They have an automated kiosk. And a sign up for 15% off. It turns out (girl got on phone with owner) you have to order in person to get the discount. read more

Not real Japanese food! The service was friendly but the place is extremely dirty. The dragonfruit tea was good though.

I have only ever gotten delivery from here but I can't believe it's not rated higher! I love the bao and the shrimp ramen is a generous af serving. It's always delivered hot and fresh. I can't speak to the IRL service but the food is a great value! read more

HITEA - Seafood N6. Shrimp Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Definitely loved the pork buns but the boba was way too chewy. Worth a first try but it seemed undercooked even though they took 16 minutes rather than the estimated 10 read more

HITEA - Pork Nikuman Chashao (Pork) Buns - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

All around mediocre experience at best. The woman who took our order barely looked up or interacted to take our order. It took 8-10 mins to get our one bubble tea and we had to ask if it was coming. The cafe was empty (7:45 pm). The bubble tea itself wasn't great. The tapioca was pretty hard and chewy. read more

This is one of my favorite spots to get boba. The interior is beautifully decorated with a cute aesthetic. The walls are filled with backdrops that are perfect for taking photos or just hanging out with friends. I've tried many of the bubble tea options here and have found that you really can't go wrong. As someone who doesn't like super sweet drinks, I appreciate that you can customize the level of sweetness. A couple favorites include the Love you so Matcha Latte and Strawberry Milk Tea with Boba. As far as food, the ramen is just ok and can't really compare to other ramen you can get in STL. I prefer the bento boxes here, as they offer a variety of flavors and textures. read more

HITEA - Chicken Hibachi Bento - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I visited here last week. I ordered the tiramisu black milk tea with boba and my friend ordered the strawberry milk tea with boba. I was able to sample both. Let me start off by saying, I am extremely picky when it comes to boba tea. Before I moved to the west coast, I had no concept of what boba tea was supposed to taste like. After sampling many different places then moving back to the midwest, I must say I was spoiled. This boba tea is average as far as boba teas go. There's nothing wrong with it, but it just doesn't taste as fresh to me. It's very syrupy, the boba is a little too chewy, and I don't enjoy the milk it comes with. I would still recommend this restaurant to someone who likes fruit based boba teas with popping boba or who enjoys Asian food in general. I would just skip the milk based boba teas. read more

HITEA - Boba Tea - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

This review is based on the bubble tea alone. I ordered the brown sugar boba milk tea for myself and a taro milk tea for my friend. My friend said she liked hers and that it was really sweet. So good thing that I ordered mine at 50% sugar! Because mine was still incredibly sweet. The brown sugar flavor was decent and my friend said that her taro flavor was good. The downfall was the boba. It was not cooked all the way and was almost hard in the middle. I was getting a jaw exercise as I tried to nosh and chew. The boba also had a brown sugar flavor which I think is what made the drink even sweeter! Y'all know the ultimate Asian compliment..."not too sweet"? Unfortunately Hi Tea didn't get that compliment from this Asian. The business itself is really cute inside. I enjoyed the decorations and Instagram worthy backgrounds! I would like to try the food too! read more

This cafe is surprisingly cute on the inside--- lots of seating and modern atmosphere. The food took a bit to come out, but was worth it. The Chicken Katsudon was the best I've ever had. The rice may look plain, but the seemingly invisible/minimal sauce really does the job. The chicken katsu wasn't too fried and the perfect texture. I'd recommend the Chicken Steak over the Kara-age. 5-star food, but service brought my experience down to 3 stars. My complaint is regarding my experience as someone allergic to dairy. I wanted to order the Tiramisu Boba Tea, and I double checked with the worker at the counter (gave off manager vibes) to ensure that the drink would be dairy free. She said it was. I then ordered into the kiosk and added a note of my allergy just in case. Thankfully, the worker making my drink came up and let me know that the drink does have dairy due to the cheese on top. The original worker was called back up, and she said they could make it without it and just add the chocolate and cocoa powder that came with the drink. Um what?? What frustrated me was that she wasn't sorry at all about misinforming me when I directly asked about an allergy, and then proceeds to suggest items that contain dairy. Cocoa powder might be dairy free, but milk chocolate is not. It's not a life or death allergy, but I am concerned about their lack of knowledge about an allergen. Please make sure workers are well informed about ingredients! read more

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I ordered the deep blue drink and the pork tonkatsu. Both was very mediocre. Tonkatsu is usually sweeter and the breading for the pork is crispy. The tonkatsu that I had tasted like it had mochi breading and the sauce was saltier than it should. The drink was pretty to look at but just tasted like milk. A positive thing is that the brown sugar was good and they give a lot of boba. The stir fry udon was good based on what my friend said. read more

HITEA - Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk Tea and Deep Blue Flower Milk Tea (Cheese) - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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This was the cutest little restaurant! When you walk in your eye immediately goes to the sitting area. They make your seating feel in closed and private. They have plants infront of the tables to help this feeling. They have cushions and pillows for the booth. They also have cute little plushies all over that you can buy. The service was quick, the laddies working were very helpful and kind. My boyfriend and I Bought a couple things on the menu, Yakrir Grilled Rice Balls, Curry Chicken Buns, Curry Pork Buns, Chicken Roman, Takoyaki. For drinks we ordered the Orange Jasmine Green Tea, and the Dragonfruit Strawberry Smoothie. This meal was AMAZING! We absolutely LOVED the Rice balls, they were our favorite thing that we ordered. The buns were perfect as well, squishy and tasty. The Roman and Takoyaki were great. The Takoyaki, and rice balls were very new to us but we absolutely loved them. We would love to go again! read more

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This is a cute order at the counter and they bring you the yummy food to your table. We had great veggie Udon noodles and they were perfect, tender and chewy and the veggies were crisp! The sauce was well balanced and gave excellent flavor to the dish! 10/10 would recommend- and the boba tea offerings alone are worth the trip! read more

HITEA - Vegetable Teriyaki Udon - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Good place for a decent meal. We got bubble tea, spicy beef udon, and oyakodon. The spicy udon was not very spicy at all but still flavorful. The oyakodon was a fairly simple dish but very good nonetheless. The ambiance of the place is nice, it has a pink and green color scheme with many fake plants. Service wise you and order at the counter, order at the kiosk or at your table with your phone. It is very convenient and service was quick. Parking wise it is just a lot in front of the restaurant, very easy parking. read more

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A M A Z I N G. Coming from Chicago where I fell in love with chicken Katsu I didn't think I would be able to find a good place that made it here in STL. I WAS WRONG. The rice was perfectly steamed, the panko bread crumbs were crispy, and there wasn't too much sauce where it drowned everything to make it soggy. It was an absolute breath of fresh air. I've had some pretty bad luck these past couple months with service but they delivered! Google says they open at 11:55am on Sundays (weird time) but they open at 11:30am like it says on here! I got there right on time but was waiting on a friend and saw four cars pull up to order, so I was under the impression that this place was pretty good. When we walked inside they were training someone new and he was so nice! I also appreciated the way the manager remained calm and friendly even though they were busy. All in all, I will definitely be coming back and I already can't wait! read more

HITEA - Chicken Katsudon - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Solid bubble tea cafe in the middle of nowhere. I actually saw and passed on this place multiple times because reviews looked mixed and pictures aren't that telling when it comes to bubble tea. Finally stepped in today since I was around the area didn't think I could survive without bbt for another day (azn people problems). Okinawa milk tea hit the spot with 25% sweetness, with distinctly sweet and chewy brown sugar boba. Friendly staff let me try the boba before I was sold on the order. Housemade (by owner's wife) mille-crepe cakes available for ~30% less than Lady M's price. Very cute and instagrammable spot for all the basics and your insta-husbands. read more

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Gyoza - perfect! Light wontons, perfectly crispy. Edamame- good. Yakitory- yummy!! The tonkastu ramen was also delish. My only complaint is that all the food came out all at once, and nothing was too hot that I could let it sit so I could eat something else. So I would recommend that you order your appetizers, have them delivered to the table, and then at the table order the rest of your meal. I suppose we could have put something in the notes- just didn't think of it. read more

The food was absolutely amazing and came out hot and fresh! Also the food portion size was huge! If you needing intimate place with a clean comforting feel, definitely check this place out. With such a cozy atmosphere and esthetic decoration, you feel welcomed to just stay a while and enjoy your meal. Their drinks are absolutely refreshing and with the hot humid summers here this will definitely be the place to cool off. Service was helpful and guided us thru the menu pretty easily. read more

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It has been six days and this joke of a place still says they have no popping boba. You'd think they would have ordered before they ran out and still money is more important than customers. Once again I do t recommend anyone go here. There is a much better boba place about a mile and a half up the road with a green roof... take your business there and skip this place. If I could give negative stars I would! read more

All these were take out orders. Ordered several teas with boba, ticket on the drinks mentioned boba, but the boba was nowhere in sight. Shame too, as the boba was paid extra for. The salmon ikura bowl in the picture on the menu was full of ikura. However, on my bowl, I had 7 little ikura (salmon roe), and yes, I counted them. The salmon and ikura were both not too fresh at all. Their food used to be great, but has steadily declined in quality over the last three years. I used to like this place, and when it first opened, I told the owner that I'd gladly tell all my friends and colleagues about it, and I really did, with some of them immediately making a beeline to head there to eat. Today, I'm deciding not to return for a long time. I'll give this place another chance in about a year or two, if it still is around. read more

HITEA - Salmon ikura R7. Salmon Rice Bowl. Completely different from what is pictured on their menu. - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I came here awhile ago with my boyfriend and these are the drinks we got. I got the brown sugar boba and my boyfriend got the mango strawberry smoothie and we both loved it!! I always get the brown sugar boba because it's my favorite. The people were nice there and the service was quick! read more

HITEA - Mango Strawberry Smoothie - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Hard to describe the service here. The people they employ up front seem unwilling to do anything. It's been multiple times now where I have wanted to get boba and they were out, fairly early in the night. They never want to make more boba for customers, but it's literally one of their main selling points. Other night I was denied the opportunity to pay for extra boba because literally "then they'll run out." There has been times when I have gotten a decent, normal amount of boba in my drink early in the afternoon, but I get maybe a 10 pearls when I order at like 7:30. What is the issue with finding employees that will just.. work? read more

If you're looking for a fun experience, then check this place out! The aesthetics alone of the restaurant are super cute which make you excited to be there. A large dining space with the option for congregating seating to more intimate/one-on-one/solo dining seat options. An extensive menu of bubble tea and food options to choose from. The wait time and service is quick - you are also given the option to order from your table. read more

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Parking lot is a plus. Chairs aren't very comfortable, I would try the bench next time. Ramen was very very good. I do think over $60 for lunch is a bit pricey read more

HITEA - N1. Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I got the chicken katsudon to go. I have had it other places and didn't enjoy it as much as the one i had from here. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and moist. The egg that was added on the rice had a seasoning on it that i tasted in every bite, it tasted lie it was just paprika but had way more flavors the longer you ate. read more

HITEA - Chicken Katsudon - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Food was very expensive for a lunch. Purchased 3 meals, 2 (small) appetizers, and 2 drinks. Food was all mediocre at VERY best. Cute vibe in the restaurant. Would only come back for the drinks. read more

HITEA - Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I have been here twice during covid. I have tried their Okinawa milk tea 50 percent sugar and mountain high tea at 25 percent sugar with boba and grass jelly. I paid second time online and noticed 1.50 convenience charge so my drink was 8.56???? That's a lot for milk tea. I called them and they told me that they charge that for online orders and that I can call in to avoid that charge. Their boba is chewy and good. Their milk teas are on the sweet side, even 25percent. Their grass jelly seems good??? Their brown sugar fresh milk is wayyy to heavy ok cream. They don't have a regular brown sugar milk tea option like cube tea studio. read more

HITEA - Mountain high milk tea(50 percent still sweet) and brown sugar fresh milk (too creamy) - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I really wanted to love this place and have gone here 3 different times over the last 4 years but each time has been disappointing. Let me explain that the bubble tea is pretty nice and the decor and vibes are cute! But the food and service are very hit and miss. If I could give a few suggestions to the establishment as constructive criticism, I would love to. And I hope it's not taken the wrong way. This is to help your business be more successful. 1. Welcome people when they enter. Serve them right away. Don't let them rely on the computer menu or just their phones to order. 2. Seat people. Take their order. Have drinks with ice that you can refill for them. They may even stay longer and order more if they're enjoying the atmosphere! 3. Have physical menus as well as online menus, with photos of how the food actually looks (not just stock photos) so people aren't surprised when they get something that looks different. 4. If something gets undercooked, overcooked or burnt, don't serve it. Your customer won't return if you've put a bad taste in their mouth. 5. Change out your oil often to avoid that "old oil" taste. Nobody likes that. 6. While your takoyaki and tempura selections are very authentic, your karaage is not. To avoid disappointment from your customers you should research how this is made. Small changes can create a nicer atmosphere for your customers and the community and lead to a more successful business. read more

The food and beverage are good but sometimes we got a surprise on what we ordered. Maybe the quality depends on who is making. It is a place you can spend time with your friends a little while, but I like to pick up. read more

Food was solid. Ordering is through your phone. Only complaint was our tea was warm so we requested more ice. read more

HITEA - Milk tea - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

We didn't even make it all in as a group. Opening the door one was greeted by a blast of cigarette smoke. Hard to review a place that you don't go it but I want to make sure folks knew about this experience read more

I came to HITEA for a quick bubble tea fix about 20 minutes before they closed with a group of ladies on our "ladies' night out". Word of advice: don't come here a half hour before closing time! After 3 of us ordered bubble tea, they completely ran out of bubbles (boba), so everyone else in line had to order non-boba drinks. I tried the creme brulee "bu lei roasted" bubble tea, which was delicious, creamy, with a layer of condensed milk lining the inner circumference of the cup ,and had boba with the perfect chewy sweetness I was craving, but the cup was SUPER small. Since they were running out of boba, there was barely any boba in the bottom of my drink. I was disappointed that the creme brulee tea, which cost $5.35, was only about 60% the size of the other milk teas like taro milk tea, which cost less at $5.00. Their menu needs to specify that it's a smaller cup than the other teas they serve. Kung Fu Tea on Delmar has bigger cups AND lower prices. The interior is adorbs, bright, and cutely decorated with trendy pink chairs and succulent wall art as well as a butterfly mural wall. I didn't try any of their food but the ramen seemed a bit pricey compared to Nudo House or other ramen places I've been to. They also serve rice bowls and the eel rice bowl sounded delicious to me. read more

HITEA - Creme brulee Boba (so small...) and taro boba - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Another pop-up ramen / bubble tea place. The tea and ramen are very good. I wish I could give them 5 stars but the service has been very slow. Couple things: if you ever order the chicken ramen; ask for the chicken on the side. Its much better and it doesnt get soggy in the soup. All the ramen broth tastes pretty good; another complaint is that when the ramen comes out its lukewarm and not hot. The rice bowls have a good amount of meat and vegetables; very tasty. Service is exceptionally slow when its busy; at least it has been when I've been there. Their prices has gone up since they've opened. Other than that; very cute nice place to eat and hang out at, I'm a fan read more

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This is one of our favorite places to eat, satisfied always but today the food that we know was served differently. Thinking that management has changed. The pork tonkatsu is ok only. taste good but different, not crispy. The salmon rice bowl, I returned it when it was served because salmon was frozen. When they served it back it felt like it was placed in the microwave, the vegetables were wilted. Very disappointing. Boba tea was still ok. Service was ok. friendly people The staff talking behind the counter was loud. Don't know if we will come back. read more

HITEA - R7. Salmon Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I'm sorry to say, this establishment is going downhill. Almost like it's under new management, that doesn't know what good boba even tastes like. I just ordered my favorites, including Mountain High Milk Tea and found the taste of the tea to be spot on, yet the boba to be HARD; almost like they didn't cook them thoroughly thru - bleh! The food remains decent quality, though their packaging lends to making fried foods damp with condensation dripping all over. Service was quick-ish and decent. Please pay attention to the quality and packaging - we truly care about the state of boba in our growing STL area! read more

Yikes! We will not be back. You walk in and order/pay like McDonalds and just take a seat if dining in. There was a girl at the counter but doesn't really direct you. The interior was cute like a cafe. Service was questionable. Everyone seemed nice but actually being helpful...not really. But they will mop under your table while you're still eating. Bobas were too milky and that was the just the brown sugar milk tea. I got one with brûlée and that was gross. There wasn't much flavor but it had the glop of brûlée I guess on top of the bobas. Yuck. It makes the one at Honey Bee a Michelin star dessert. The food was a step above my work's cafeteria food. We ordered the salmon rice bowl, spicy beef noodles, chicken udon, and mapo tofu. I was really hoping this place was good. Bummer. read more

I love the trendy insta-worthy ambiance at Hitea. The bubble tea was ultra sweet but sugar content is customizable, so next time I need to remember to get like 20 percent sugar. The boba was nice and chewy and not overcooked at all! But they use powders for most of their drinks, and I prefer places that use real ingredients. It's one of the more expensive boba places in the area. read more

HITEA - Okinawa Milk Tea - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Hi Tea is located on Olive Blvd in Chesterfield. It is a cozy Asian cafe perfect for casual catchup and conversations. The cafe is pretty quiet both times l visited during lunch time. The service was attentive and the ramen ordered was fulfilling. The bubble tea, though, seems alright to me. Pricing is reasonable. What I would recommend: I like both the fried chicken ramen ($12) and the beef shank ramen ($13). My coworker ordered tonkatsu ramen ($13), which looks very well made as well. If you were to order the chicken ramen, I would suggest having the servers serve the chicken on the side (rather than sitting in the soup). As far as the bubble tea ($5), I am pretty picky of using real tea leaves to brew them, on top of having a choice of sugar and ice level. I would order them a second time. read more

HITEA - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

So after seeing the picture on their new website menu it looked and I've been wanting to try it! Just ordered it today I'm very disappointed!! Salmon tasted fine, but a bed of spinach and rice with lightly sprinkled seasoning that you can't taste?! It the food is not going to look like the picture, then don't post it!! Very misleading to your customers!!! This is not even worth the money I spent on this lousy bowl!!! Good thing the mango bubble tea and Cajun shrimp tasted good as always. read more

HITEA - Salmon Ikura Don - Ramen Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri