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    M7

    M7 ordered, PAID for chia seeds and they made the order WITHOUT boba:((( Call and asked if they can remake, I offered to come pick up for my colleague! Whoever answers the phone ask me to bring the drink back so they can put the boba in I said 'are u serious??' You really expect a customer to come back all the way to just have boba put in their drink??? Zero service skill whatsoever

    G1 fresh mango lemon tea less sweet
    Fiona T.

    It was nice to see that they redid their menu photos and added new drinks. I opted for the G1 mango lemon tea this time. It was very refreshing and not too lemony. If you're coming with friends during peak hours, consider carpooling since the lot fills up quickly

    02/14/2026
    Lee M.

    They're always busy. Popcorn chicken and C.1 signature milk tea are the best. Been coming here for over 7 years

    kiwi fruit tea w/ lychee & crystal boba
    Ashley T.

    itea is the OG spot, they never disappoint! this particular location is pretty spacious and good amount of tables. i love that they have such a big menu and a lot of food/snack options. service is always really good even when theyre busy. parking can be a hit or miss depending on the day

    Mimi K.

    I love the brown sugar Boba! It's so yummy and also I always get the crispy fish, I always get it cuz I want to eat it for lunch! Ty!!

    Popcorn chicken. Sadly, it was too dry inside. Not worth $9!
    Cynthia W.

    My co-worker and I came here for lunch over the weekend. You have to pay for meter parking, which is a bit of a bummer. But it isn't expensive. The line was super long. Out the door! So we were scared about making it back to work on time. It took time to get to the front of the cash register to order. Once you order, you get a number and try to find a table. We were standing around waiting for someone to get up. It is a casual place. I think it needs more tables. There is the space for it. The food came out super fast! I was impressed. I got the black oil garlic ramen. So delicious! The egg was cooked to perfection IMO. Soft Boil. The broth had such rich flavor. Noodles were just how I like it - a little chewy. My co-worker got the pork belly rice bowl. He said he enjoyed it. Very filling. We got popcorn chicken, which was so meh. The chicken was dry inside. Not moist at all. Could have done without the popcorn chicken tbh. Wasted $9. We got mango saago drinks which was nice and refreshing. Good amount of toppings in it!

    Y47 Chicken steak rice plate- 13.95$, tax- 1.50$ - A dish featuring fried chicken pieces served with fried rice and a slice of cucumber on a white plate.
    North S.

    Came back cause I was craving and did not fail Chicken steak rice plate: or as I like to call it, popcorn chicken fried rice plate. I ordered dine in and got a nice big plate with napkins and a metal fork. chicken reminds me a lot of popcorn chicken. Like a bigger flatter popcorn chicken that was cut into slices. I mean this in the best way, chicken was fried, was super tender and moist and of course, delicious. Fried rice was alright, standard fried rice, and with given only a fork, I had to scoop multiple time for one mouthful. But didnt matter since the meal was delicious, and I got nice and full with still almost half the plate still un eaten. Extra I like the cashier, very efficient There are tables in the restaurant (which isnt true for some itea places One of the only boba places I know with rice plates, udon, and ramen. When asking for water, they asked ice or no ice, I got ice and a straw. Straw that was given was a boba straw and cup was small. No self order I think there is a mochinut in the same building like turn right and thats the mochinut cashier Saw about 3-4 staffs during night Was super busy but fast service got people in and out quickly Ordering a rice plate, I got a number stand and they brought the rice plate to my table 5/5

    Jane T.

    2 tea we ordered was pretty good, shop has fine atmosphere, nice tables with professional and very friendly services, yes, I 100% recommended this tea shop. 1 personal suggestion to shop - better ventilation systems so can skipped "the smell of kitchen fumes " which will be awesome wonderful.

    Popcorn chicken - A takeout box filled with fried popcorn chicken pieces is placed on a wooden table, with a fork visible in the background.
    Kelly H.

    I ordered popcorn chicken NO spicy and this is what I got Spicy and OLD popcorn chicken. Make sure you check the chicken before leaving this place. I don't have time to drive 20 minutes to return this chicken.

    B4 tofufa with red bean. (large size with soy milk) - A bubble tea beverage in a clear cup with a sealed lid and a purple straw, placed on a speckled countertop in a cafe setting.
    Tiffaney L.

    Drinks are reasonably priced, with a $0.75 upcharge for non-dairy milk. It was a bit too sweet even at 30%. The food menu looks large, but I haven't tried it yet. The cashier was efficient but not particularly friendly--just be ready to order. The space is roomy, great for studying or hanging out. There's a parking lot with meters--don't forget to pay, or you'll risk a $50 fine.

    Beef Stew Wonton Noodle Soup, Beef Udon & Shanghai Dumplings (XLB's) - A variety of Asian cuisine items are displayed, including dumplings, noodle soup, and beef with vegetables, along with two containers of broth.
    Allan Y.

    I been getting boba drinks from here since they opened, always good. I finally tried some of their food items, and was impressed. Got the Beef Stew Wonton Noodle Soup and Beef Udon Noodle Soup. Both were very good, the beef stew was very tender with good flavors. The same goes for the Beef Udon. The Shanghai Dumpling (XLB's) was good as well. The service was pretty fast. They got it down as this place gets very busy!!! They only have a few tables now after the pandemic. Large portion of the tables are closed off.

    Bad eggs - Two eggs with white and green filling are placed on a paper towel on a wooden surface, with one egg partially eaten.
    Sam L.

    I bought two tea eggs 20 minutes ago and both were sour smell, slimy texture. It's irresponsible to sell spoiled food, especially items like eggs that pose health risks. I'm shocked this passed quality control.

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    Mango Sago is so good here! If you are craving a pick me up drink, this is the place to grab it in San Leandro.

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    Good boba, long lines but it goes fast. My kids like the watermelon slushy. It is a great place I like it.

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    Love coming here, usually get Mango sago and popcorn chicken and its always fresh, busy place so expect to wait if you dont call ahead.

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    Anyone has issue on their punch card?

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    Will you guys be open Christmas Day?

    Are there any tables set up outside for outdoor seating?

    they dont

    Did they reopen for indoor dining yet?

    not yet

    Are they open for pick up during covid-19?

    They have just reopened! Order o line with their QR code and pickup from store.

    What time and days is happy hour?

    M-T 8pm to close & F-Sunday 9pm to close

    Do they have brown sugar with fresh milk?

    When is happy hour?

    I know so far happy hour at 8pm to 11pm. 2 hour closing time

    I've been here many times, but now that I'm craving for some takoyaki and nice cold tea, is there any delivery service?

    Looks like Postmates does!

    Are there any salted cheese drinks?

    Will be coming soon

    Is there garlic in the popcorn chicken?

    Lots of garlic!!

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