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    i-Tea

    3.9 (970 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Popcorn Chicken
    Lana P.

    Food : My favorite is the popcorn chicken and fries! It is my go-to! Tea : Their teas are fairly priced, some of their teas taste a bit powdery such as the Taro and Thai tea; so I often opt for the kreama teas! There are many workers and it always is ready in a timely manner. There is seating but it is often occupied.

    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.

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    I've been to iTea a few times, and the drinks and food have always been consistently good. What really stood out during my last visit, though, was the exceptional customer service from one of the young gentlemen working there. He greeted everyone with a genuine smile, stayed patient even when it got busy, and made sure every customer felt welcomed instead of rushed. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about creating a positive experience. It's not often you come across service that leaves such a lasting impression. Employees like him are a big reason I'll continue coming back. Great job to the whole team!

    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.

    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.

    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… 

    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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    4.0(1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We had a really great Friday night here. The shop was smaller than I had expected, we came at 8pm,…read morean hour before their closing time, but the store was packed with customers and there were some parties waiting for tables before us. We were glad that we came a little later than usual dinner time, otherwise we might have stood in line for 30-45 minutes. One staff took our order while we were still in line which I felt really appreciated. Total wait time was 10 minutes. We got tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen and shoyu ramen (kids size). The broth was really good, especially the black garlic one. We all got thick noodles and I'm glad we did! Service was spot on, they kept checking on us and asked if we needed more water. Store looked small but cleaned and modern, there was a tablet to order every table.

    There's plenty of parking in front BUT inside is very small. Came here for lunch but it gets busy…read morearound 12:30pm. You can order by the server or tablet (if it's on the table), they're very accommodating to requests and substitutions. I got the Tonkatsu Ramen with a less salty broth and my friends got the regular broth. With the less salty broth, you can tell it's diluted but the flavor still remains. The regular broth keeps it creamy. Both are savory. Noodles are soft and well-cooked, love how the meat is balanced with the fatty parts, and toppings are well-proportioned to the noodles.

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    4.0(212 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Hidden gem in Milpitas. Had the Tonkotsu Ramen and Black…read moreGarlic Ramen. Tonkotsu Ramen - Milky broth. Not a rich broth but somehow it's so good. There's not an ingredient that is more noticeable than others so flavor was well balanced umami. The kind that you want to drink. Noodles had right amount of chewiness. One whole egg with jelly yolk included; soy flavor egg which enhanced the dish. Two pieces of pork; texture was tender but you still need to sink your teeth into it. Also didn't skimp on wood ear mushrooms. Black Garlic Ramen - definitely had that specific charred bitterness from the black garlic. Came with corn already without extra charge unlike other ramen places that charge extra for corn. Egg yolk bun - was yummy. Had the sweet savory eggy gold liquid filling. The bun was a little over steamed but still good. The buns with condensed milk item was pretty standard. Raised dough roll that were fried. Reminds me of Pillsbury Biscuits but fried instead of baked. Had a yeasty flavor. Dipping the bun in the sweet condensed milk makes this a good snack or dessert. They serve Hawaiian food, too. So, I'm definitely going back to try their Hawaiian menu. The guy at the register who also serves the food was really nice. The price was reasonable for the quality and size of the food especially when some places charge more but not as good as Ramen 101.

    This review is specifically for their catering since I haven't dined in before. Not sure if anyone…read moreis aware but Ramen 101's catering platters are top notch and very affordable! I have ordered on 3 different occasions and every time the food quality was very good and delicious! Service is good as well! Every time I have called in, the person on the other line made it very easy and straightforward for me to order. They also always have everything hot and ready for my desired pickup time so I know I can always trust them. *Tip: If you want to make it easy on yourself, there are recommended portion sizes for the catered trays on their website which have been quite accurate for my parties and super helpful to know how much to order. It was the perfect amount for me every time! :)

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