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3.9 (967 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Garlic, short rib noodle
Raquel C.

Stopped here because I was in the area visiting a different business. Came because I wanted to try the Boba and ended up getting the garlic short rib noodles just to try them out. The noodles came with a lot of food so I was able to share with someone else and was still full. The honey, brown rice milk tea was really good and not super overwhelming and sweet. My husband got the Taro milk. Tea was probably my favorite perfect balance of flavor and the boba with it wasn't too mushy or hard. Literally perfect consistency. The staff were really nice and you could tell that they enjoy their job because they were working hard but also vibing to music.

popcorn chicken
Peter N.

I was in Milpitas for an event and was looking for a place to grab a snack, perhaps a popcorn chicken. Looking through Yelp, I found i-Tea, which seemed like a try-able option. My friend got a boba tea drink, and I got the popcorn chicken. He liked his drink, but the popcorn chicken was kind of a let down. The popcorn chicken was basically a lot of chicken bits in a heavy coating of bread crumbs. The layer was so thick that it felt like I was just eating breading with a side of chicken. You can see in my images that each piece of chicken has the same uniform cylindrical shape, reminiscent of a potentially frozen or highly-processed chicken nugget. And not to totally bash the efforts of the dish, but it was just lacking in flavor. Visually, you can see there are bits of garlic, and basil. However, my guess is that they were more of a garnish, or tossed together at the end. Inside the restaurant, there was plentiful amounts of seating. It almost felt like there was too much seating which made it feel more crowded than it actually was. On the TV's there was some sort of anime being played. Overall, my experience could have been better, and perhaps my bar for popcorn chicken is set too high for what we got that day.

Samuel L.

Had a quick late lunch here, but unfortunately it was disappointing. I ordered the pork curry rice, and it really missed the mark -- the curry portion was very minimal, and the pork was so dry and chewy that I had a hard time finishing it. I honestly wouldn't recommend this dish. The tea I ordered was just average as well. Overall, not the best experience.

Purple yam milk tea with boba, and B3 milk tea.
Sarah T.

This place is always a good option for a quick lunch or pick up to meet with friends. The popcorn chicken is fried and seasoned really well, but I do wish they go back to using whole garlic or large sliced garlic. Still ordering it every time though The boba drinks are also done well and consistent! I love that! My go-tos are the Panda drink or Milk tea tofuhua. There seems to always be a line when I go but it's not a problem. The wait isn't very long. There are a few tables outside to sit and wait, and the tables inside are clean to sit at while waiting for my order. I've probably tried everything and I can say they make drinks and food consistently well

popcorn chicken and japanese egg tofu
Annie G.

I really like this place! I mostly just get food here, recently got the popcorn chicken again, which flavor wise is great, and also got the egg tofu, which was really tasty and well made. The tofu is super soft while the outside is crunchy and flavors are similar to takoyaki. I'm guessing they just add similar sauces The menu is genuinely huge! I definitely haven't tried all their categories of foods and drinks, but it's impressive they're able to provide all of that. Service is efficient and there was plenty of seating when I went. Parking is also pretty easy, there's a large parking lot to the south of the series of businesses there if the limited spots directly in front are filled.

Popcorn chicken
Melissa T.

First time at this location so I don't normally come here but I was meeting up with friends. I ordered the popcorn chicken, my usual, I asked the worker if I could get the garlic cooked because they serve it raw which is disgusting.. the worker said no, they couldn't do that and when I mention the other location doing it when asked, they asked one of the other worker and they said they could. When I got my chicken, most of the garlic was hiding at the bottom and wasn't even cooked when I asked. Just cook it with the chicken, is that so hard? I gave 2 stars instead of 1 because they do serve other food like ramen and onigiri but I won't be coming back to try.

Tsu-Li L.

Came here on a Tuesday evening. The store was quite empty, but a couple of groups came in for to-go orders. There were a few tables for dine in. The staff were nice and attentive. Ordered the tonkotsu ramen, popcorn chicken and beef rice bowl, and each item was good. The popcorn chicken had the texture closer to nuggets than actual chicken pieces, but it was cooked well with good seasoning. There's quite a lot of parking next to the store. Would come by if I'm in area again!

Sinny S.

Since I am from out of town, I am not sure if this place is in a popular area. The spot itself was in a weird corner so parking is very limited. I am just glad to see an I-Tea here because the one from my city has permanently closed, so I was thrilled to purchase a couple of their drinks. Very similar menu; so many yummy things to choose from. Overall, good experience, but parking is my only thing I had to mention.

Double Chocolate Tea Bobaccino
J K.

Double Chocolate Tea Bobaccino Judgment: high B- honestly a lot lighter and more balanced than I thought it would be trades a bit of the tea's presence for a better overall experience with some dark, nutty chocolate flavor and a touch of crème brûlée the chocolate syrup/crème brûlée compensates for the watery texture/taste of the cream that the signature boba mt suffers from not super heavy but on the sweeter side and leaves a bit of sugar feel behind for a specialty drink, has a pretty competitive price especially in this economy carries iTea on its back to a high B- $5.95 + tax 2/24/25

Khoyo Grape Fruit Tea
Lloyd C.

i-Tea has been here for over a decade. I think I've only tried it once. l've gone to the one in San Jose off of Capitol Expressway. This location serves a bit more than the other store does, like Ramen, Onigiri, in addition to their usual fried appetizers. The service was nice and friendly. The tables are closer together here. Both inside and outside seating. I ordered the Khoyo Grape Fruit Tea with grape jelly. I got it their regular way. It was so refreshing, but it was too sweet for me. I'd get it less sweet next time. The grape jellies were good.

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Ask the Community - i-Tea

Will i-tea be open during its normal business hours today, christmas eve?

Do you offer catering services?

Email to itea.doraku@gmail.com for details.

Are they open Christmas?

Open from 11:30-5:30pm

Do they do party trays or large orders?

Yes, would have to call ahead

Can you order over the phone?

Yes, very rarely. No, most of the time. I called 5 different times and they picked up once. They only have one cashier when it's packed. And no one picks up phone calls when the cashier is helping customers. It would be great if they have an online… Read more

Do they do ramen to go?

Nope, there's a sign that says that ramen is only for dine-in

Do they serve their ramen anytime?

They have a sign that gives hours for their ramen but I've been there pretty late and still had ramen

Is iTea open on July 4th?

Yes

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Overall, the flavor is pretty good. Every time I eat ramen, I only choose miso ramen, so it really…read morereveals how good each place is. In terms of price, this place is very affordable, with each bowl costing under $20, which is not expensive. The only downside is that the space inside is quite small, so you may have to wait if it gets crowded. However, overall the restaurant is very clean, the broth is solid, and the thick noodles have a great chewy texture. Next time, I'll probably try the thin noodles. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys ramen. Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5. 基本上口味還不錯,我每次吃拉麵都只挑味增拉麵,這樣每一家的好壞會直接呈現。價格方面,這家非常的親民,一碗在$20以內,不算貴。唯一缺點是店內空間很小,要是遇到人多就要等!不過整體來說,店內衛生非常好,湯頭也不錯,粗麵條也很有嚼勁,我下次應該會嘗試細麵條看看。推薦給喜歡吃拉麵的各位。整體評價4.5/5。

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My friends and I stopped by Taishoken on a Saturday around 12:30 p.m. for lunch and the restaurant…read morewas surprisingly empty. Our party of four was able to get seated right away. Although Taishoken is known for their tsukemen, I'll always opt for mazesoba if I see it on a menu. The mazesoba here is easily some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The included piece of chashu is well-seasoned, fall apart tender and had a good balance of lean to fatty meat. The noodles are cooked to perfection and have a really nice chew to them. There is just the right amount of sauce in the dish, and the raw egg yolk adds a wonderful richness that coats each strand of noodle when mixed. Included with your mazesoba is a small side of vinegar. I would definitely recommend trying out the mixed mazesoba on its own -- without the vinegar, and adding in the vinegar about half-way in in order to try out a completely different flavor profile of the noodles. The acidity of the vinegar cuts through the richness and keeps you coming back for bite after bite. If you've never tried mazesoba before, I can't recommend it enough at Taishoken. I can't wait to stop by again for another bowl.

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Ramen 101

Ramen 101

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Came here for dinner because I couldn't decide what to eat…read more The food is consistent here and the fryer is always hot! The bbq chicken and beef plate was pretty good. I don't normally order bbq but this was done well, without too much sauce. I chose to go with all Mac but this plate usually comes with Mac and white rice. I also orders the chicken katsu plate. The chicken katsu was fried well. Super crispy on the outside but the meat was not dry at all. I liked that both dishes had steamed cabbage and broccoli to help me feel better about eating more veggies The inside of the place was minimal with tables all my the wall. The staff was quick with taking orders, bringing out utensils and bringing out the food. This is always a safe choice for dinner

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