Confusing experience at iTea. On one hand, their creme brulee drink was delicious with the layer of torched sugar and creme mixing with the tea below wonderfully. On the other hand, their strawberry and mango tea was underwhelming as well as their popcorn chicken. Probably won't go back except for the creme brulee drink. read more

The tea selection and food selection is good. The team seems nice. Prices are a bit high and I waited 20min for one drink for the second time. I understand them being busy but it seemed a bit unorganized and I also don't think that call in orders should take priority over walk ins or have an alternative solution for walk ins that don't want to call ahead. I've had the panda milk tea here, brown sugar milk tea and a regular jasmine milk tea. I like that you can customize the ice and sugar amount which you can at most other boba spots as well. I would only recommend this place if you aren't looking to sit down the drink and have plenty of time to wait. read more

Similar to other I-teas, but different because they have more canto style items like baked rice dishes and custard buns/balls. My experience with the food and service have been overall good. Parking can be difficult because it's a shared lot with other popular eateries. read more

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I ordered a classic milk tea with boba 50% sweet. The flavor of the milk tea itself was fine but the boba balls felt really stale and unpleasant to chew to the extent that I didn't want to finish my drink :/ I much prefer the boba other places. Didn't dine in so no comments on the service or ambiance. read more

**** EDIT: 04/30 visit Used the online ordering system - the order was completed within 15 minutes after payment. Got some popcorn chicken from here since I wanted to try their food options. There are raw cloves of garlic in the box just fyi, which I really liked but I know not everyone likes that. They are pretty avoidable if you don't like garlic and the meat itself does not have a garlicky flavor. Overall the chicken was pretty dry and the outer crispy part was very thin. I wouldn't get it again, but I also did not mind eating it. 3/5 for popcorn chicken. Didn't think one bad menu item was worth docking a whole star, but I did want to update other users. If you're looking for juicy, crunchy, flavorful popcorn chicken go to the T4 across the street, 1/2 the price for the same amount of chicken but triple the flavor and quality. **** Just came here for milk tea because my usual 85c in the area was already closed =( I saw the great reviews and decided to try i-Tea. I'm glad I did! The service is great like the reviews say. The lady upfront was very helpful. I got the taro milk tea for my mom which comes with boba and taro chunks. And I got the sea salt kreama green tea for myself. I can't review the taro, but the green tea kreama is delicious! It feels like silk in your mouth. The flavor is more like milk tea made with creamer than like the typical kreama you get at 85c or T4. Still, I will definitely be back especially to try their foods! read more

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Had a hair in my fried calamari twice, on separate occasions, but won't stop me from coming here. Best tasting classic milk tea and calamari. That's why they get a 5 star review. read more

This location is always busy in downtown San Leandro but it's great. All of their drinks are amazing. I typically opt in for less sweet.

H1 Matcha RB Smoothie, great milky flavor. RB is very sweet tho. Y27 Crab Tonkatsu Ramen, soft shell crab, order again. Japanese egg tofu, great, order again. Takoyaki, decent. Popcorn chicken, chicken breast, good flavor, but pass. read more

They've got great boba and delicious food! I love the way they season their fried calamari. Another favorite is their shrimp lollipops. Their portions are big, which i love! They're usually very busy, so sometimes there's a bit of a wait, but it's so delicious and worth it!! read more

Food was over price but we paid it. The drinks were just ok. The young cashier was not happy at all to be doing her job. Rude attitude honestly. $90.00 waisted but it was worth trying it to know that we are not coming back. read more

Disclaimer, review only for the popcorn chicken Popcorn chicken on point! Juicy and with the yummy seasonings. The fried basil and chunks of garlic chunks went perfectly with the chicken! read more

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Forever one of my favorite spots in SL. Staff is super friendly. If it's packed you'll wait a while but it's worth it. Drinks are always delicious. Def recommend read more

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We aren't from the area but met up a family member here to exchange Christmas gifts during lockdown. I-tea is in a cute shopping center that reminds me of the Sunnyvale town center. They have a free small mom and pop-looking restaurant as well as a Baskin Robbins. We arrived pretty close to opening time on a Sunday so there was plenty of parking. My SIL asked what we wanted so our order was already waiting when we got there. There was no line when she ordered but a small line started to form about an hour after opening. My husband and I ordered a white peach tea, chrysanthemum tea and an order of popcorn chicken. Peach tea at 50% sugar was ok. Not the best but not horrible. It was still a little on the sweet side for me. Chrysanthemum at 30% sugar was good according to my husband because he downed it pretty quickly. Popcorn chicken was a little disappointing. It looked good in other people's pictures but we felt it was lacking flavor. We had to go ask for the spice because it didn't come on it and wasn't offered. After adding the spice, it was a little better but I've had better. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside but bland tasting overall. I think it wasn't seasoned well. If we were in the area, I'd try I-tea again for their other food options that looked pretty tasty. read more

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I-tea has been my go-to place for boba and snacks for years now. The food has really good flavor and my favorite is the popcorn chicken. The service is really quick, especially if you're able to order online. The place used to have way more seating, but with COVID-19, they had to reduce the amount of tables. Nonetheless, it's still a great place to grab a quick bite and a drink. read more

Quick Summary: - Very popular, the line led out of the cafe - Good place to have a snack like lunch time - Healthy cycling of guests sitting and leaving the seats - Niku udon is not the typical type of niku udon I know for sure, I'll need to come back here to try the tea, but for my first visit here, I did not order tea. Instead, my family ordered noodles and savory dishes (it was lunchtime, and I was starving). I ordered the niku udon (beef). Luckily, we found seating near the end of the cafe. The food arrived with the staff bringing in the dishes. Now, I was expecting I-tea to be focused on teas and not so much on the savory dishes, but I would have to say I was quite pleased with the experience. Was the food the niku udon I know, no. The niku udon tasted more like gyu-don (beef and onions cooked and marinated in mirin sauce) with udon noodles. Was it good, yes. The portions were great for lunch, but if I were to order this with the tea, I think I would have been really full. Same went with the tempura udon. What we got was "ebi-furai" version of shrimp, which the cooking style is not tempura, but the overall udon dish was pretty delicious. On the next visit, I hope to try the teas and see how they taste read more

i-Tea - NIku Udon (beef udon) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

This is one of my go-to boba spots in San Leandro. Before the pandemic, this location was always busy on Friday nights and all throughout Saturdays and Sundays (sometimes with the ordering line out the door). Nowadays, the cashier is right at the front door (with plexiglass between the customers and the staff). Most people order online ahead of time, but if you want to order at the door, there usually isn't anyone in line. All the staff are wearing masks, and guests wait for their orders from a safe distance. My normal order is H1: Japanese Matcha Red Bean Smoothie. Most boba spaces don't serve this drink, so I gravitate to those that do. If you like matcha, try this drink. Many people don't think as red beans as sweet, but they are and compliment the matcha perfectly. read more

I often come to this place for quick snacks and drinks. I love their fruit teas. This time I ordered the kiwi fruit tea with 0% sugar and 50% (4.8 stars), bacon cheesy fries (3.5 stars), and the popcorn chicken (5 stars). Love their popcorn chicken. Not too dry. Big portion. For the cheesy fries, I forgot to ask them not to add green unions on top bc I am not a fan. Also I'd have rated this dish higher if the fries were more crispier. I debated whether or not to ask to add sugar into my kiwi fruit tea . Glad that I didn't bc the kiwi are sweet enough for my liking. Kiwis drinks can be tricky bc they can be very sour without sugar. I'm happy that time is perfect for me. Their staff are very sharp minded. If you come here on a warm or hot day, I'd highly suggest ordering ahead via online or over the phone bc the line and wait can be quite long. read more

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They have a great and efficient setup given the circumstances. You could also order online to minimize contact. I got my usual -- mango green tea and popcorn chicken. The mango green tea is refreshing and I like that I can adjust the sweetness and ice level to my liking. The popcorn chicken isn't as crispy as I would like but still good. read more

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I've been ordering here at i-Tea on several different occassions. And they have NOT failed me at all. All the drinks I've ordered were PERFECT! I highly recommend the Creme Brulee Boba Milk Tea. It's under the dessert drink menu. This drink comes with a spoon for you to use to eat the creme brulee that's on top of the boba milk tea. When you're done with the creme brulee, it's time to enjoy the boba milk tea. I've tried the Black Tea Oreo & Creamy & Hokkaido Frosty & Creamy. Both were perfectly done including the bobas. Not too chewy and not too hard. The way bobas should be. I like how they value their customers and employees health. The setup is very safe. You can order online and save the hassle of waiting. Or you can order personally. There's a plexi glass window that protects the customers and employees during the transaction. If you are in the San Leandro area and craving for milk teas, do NOT pass this hidden gem! You will NOT be disappointed. read more

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Service is good and the drinks are always consistent for the most part. I've been recently into non caffeinated drinks lately and the hazelnut pudding milk is great. It usually comes in a large size as standard but the last couple times here, they've been giving it in a regular cup. Since the drink was dropped off to me, I couldn't not address this with the staff. Drink is still good but I wish it came in its proper read more

Ordered F1 i said i want honey instead of sugar and she charged .50cents. It is ok. But they cheated they put sugar for me and I don't care if I allergic or not . they might think I don't know. I have been drinking this for many times. Excuse your business. read more

i-Tea - Honey charge .50cents and didn't put any honey . What a cheat. I'm allergic. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

5 stars if you please open the back space where people could sit down! I miss it. Otherwise great and efficient service, very quick for making so many different drinks and snacks read more

Exterior: it's nothing much to say, other than having their menus on display to check them out. Interior: before the pandemic, there are a bunch of room to sit, dine and chill. Now, they're repurposing the extra space at the back for storage or whatever it is inside. So the chairs and tables are limited. Food and drinks: I personally think that you can't go wrong with their classic snacks like the popcorn chicken, French fries and their takoyaki. Takoyaki is my favorite to eat and it's super yummy. My to-go drink is Oreo Black Tea w Coffee Jelly. Some of their other drinks like Matcha Milk Tea, strawberry/mango crystal and their tea w kreme are good too. I don't usually get fruit teas however if I ever get it, I would get whatever it is that sounds good. Service: their service is really good, for what they're doing. They are always hustling due to the fact their line is super long and jam packed full of people inside during lunch hours, kids are out of school close by, rush hour and dinner hours. My experience: There's only 1 time I dropped my drink and they remade it... I still feel bad for that however, I love the workers there even though I don't talk to them AT ALL. I always keep my orders planned, short and simple out of consideration since they're always busy everyday. read more

Just a common opportunity for improvement. Noticed one of the employees making drink but not following food safety handling practices. The employee was not using glove with nail polish directly above the products. This can easily create potential risk of cross contamination of foreign material. Wouldn't want to find a piece of nail polish in your drink. read more

i-Tea - Just a common opportunities for improvement. Noticed one of the employees making drink but not following food safety handling practices. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

This spot has certainly gotten a lot of attention over the past couple of years and is arguably one of the top hang-out spots for boba fans in town. Why you may ask? ...They have a killer Happy Hour menu late night featuring discounted drinks and $3.75 select appetizers. What a deal! My friends and I try to make it out here at least once when I'm in town. i-Tea is a chain so there are a few locations in the Bay, but this one in particular is close to downtown and offers discounts at night. I usually get their popcorn chicken which is seasoned and stir-fried with basil, and their Taiwanese tempura which are essentially fish cakes that have been lightly battered and fried. Boba wise, they are doing something good with their larger-than-normal portion sizes and different types of drinks. They offer sago which not a lot of boba shops will offer so prioritize on items that you can't normally get elsewhere. Prices for each drink hovers around $4. I have yet to try their ramen which my friend raves about, so hopefully one day I'll get the opportunity to indulge in one of their bowls. read more

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This is the second time that I've ordered from this I-tea and both times they forgot to put in the add-on that I paid extra for. Frustrated and won't order from here again. read more

This shop really close to my home, and I'm glad I can get food and drink at the same time. I always choose their boba milk tea with 3 toppings. The price is worth with the drink. Their drink was good and really taste less sweet when I ordered so. I had black garlic ramen and I thought the ramen should be just so-so. As they are not ramen shop. But surprisingly the ramen wasn't bad at all and the taste won't lose to ramen shop. Their portion for ramen and popcorn chicken are decent. The staffs are nice. The shop has plenty of seats too. The parking here might a little hard during weekends. read more

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This is a solid place to get boba in San Leandro. I think it's actually one of the most popular boba places in SL. There is a lot of seating to come and meet up with people, or just to get work done, but it's pretty loud. The roasted oolong crema is my favorite drink. They have a lot of drink and topping options, it's almost a bit overwhelming. The one thing they don't have, but I wish they did, is honey boba. I haven't tried their actual food here, but can't wait to come back to try it! read more

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Went to pickup a few drinks during shelter-in-place time and it was a good visit. They had stickers on the ground to space folks out, and the ordering was done behind a plexiglass screen. I was worried that it would take a while but the wait was reasonable. Ordered jasmine milk tea with boba, mango sago, and a red bean with tofu drink. Drinks have always been consistent so no complaints there. Also ordered their popcorn chicken, but wasnt a fan. Not enough crunch like other places, and chicken seemed more dry (white meat vs dark meat at other places?). read more

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Good Drinks and I enjoyed the boba texture, The service was okay and I liked the music and atmosphere.

It's a nice boba place that recently opened back in 2017. First heard of this place from aunt. The employees are nice and friendly. My favorite food from here are Popcorn Chicken & Brown Sugar Boba Latte. Four Stars, since I Think IMO they should have employees looking out for troublemakers. Awhile ago, back in early 2020 before the pandemic. This one ratchet girl named Saliyah, started verbally abusing me. VERY RUDE read more

I love their popcorn chicken and white peach oolong tea. Always hits the spot. Sometimes there might be a long line but you can always order online for pick up. Due to covid, they have limited their seating area. read more

I just discovered I-Tea and I'm obsessed. They have so many options for food and drinks I think it's perfect for a take out, Netflix and chill kinda night. They have so many options so there is a little bit of everything. Anytime I go in the employees are super nice and helpful. #lovethisplace read more

There's a reason why there's always a line here especially on weekends. It's one of the better I-tea locations around. Drinks are pretty good and they have a wide snack and food selection as well. What sets it apart for me is that the food is done way better than some other I-tea locations (Pleasanton is horrible). The staff is also very attentive. I just wish parking was easier at peak hours. I've attached two photos of "seasoned calamari" from this location and the Pleasanton location. The Pleasanton locations is colorless, soggy, flavorless, and tastes like your baby brother fumbled with a broken microwave. The calamari from San Leandro has nice flavor that reminds me a little bit of home overseas. read more

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PRO TIP: ** Check all the signs and posters in the store. There's about a handful of seasonal or limited drinks and foods that aren't on the main menu board. Pros: - Great late night boba & grub. - Lots of space for groups to hangout - A variety of menu for drinks and food. - Fruit tea to milk tea to ice tea...etc. They even have Ovaltine drink! Con: - Limited parking. - Line out the door on Friday night This was such a popular hangout spot. I would love to come back again. read more

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Boba! Wow, the line was out the door at this location on a Saturday afternoon. It's in a little shopping complex and there are quite a few metered parking spots in front of the shop. After ordering, our drinks were made fairly quickly. We ordered a Jasmine milk tea with agar boba, fresh fruit tea, and the taro milk tea with boba. Even though we adjust sugar level to 30%, the teas were still fairly sweet. FYI, the fruit tea can only be reduced to 80%. The boba texture was soft. Overall opinion is that they have good boba drink and I'd come back here, but the long wait is kind of deterring me. This review was only for the drinks. We did not try any food items. read more

Por buns really bad don't waist ya money on this go for the garlic noodles or ramen, as well be warned the beef tendon and pork belly come in a curry sauce not what I was expecting but just be warned as it is pricy for quick food. read more

i-Tea - Terrible pork buns save ya money - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is a busy and the parking is a bit of a challenge, even when they open at 11:30 in the morning on a weekday. Regardless, the drink selection is very extensive. You have caffeine options and non-caffeine. When in season try the watermelon sago and mango sago drinks available during the summer. Then there are the drinks with the set amount of "ice" which can lead to brain freeze if you are not careful, but with this heat, you need a break. I have eaten the ramen here, and I am a fan of the Tonkotsu and black garlic oil ramen. The tonkotsu has a hearty broth and rich flavor, and the black garlic oil has a fantastic taste. The slices of pork and vegetables are enough to make this a dinner. For smaller snacks, the croquette and basil chicken are great choices. stop by this place, they have everything covered from food to drinks. read more

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Make sure you check in on Yelp for a free topping! Love this location, there is so much seating and lots of great menu options for food. The winter melon milk tea is so so so good. Nothing too creamy, I recommend the 50% sugar level with light or no ice. read more

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I-tea? More like I-NASTY. Came here for lunch with family and we were really excited to try the food here, since the drinks are usually good. We ordered the miso ramen, short rib, and I got the chicken with rice. ramen came out within 5 minutes and we had to wait 10 minutes for our dishes after my aunt started eating. She was half way done by the time we got the rest of our food. While waiting, a cook came out from the kitchen toward the back of the restaurant and I saw her digging in her nose with her pinky nail. I was praying that when she went back in the kitchen that she washed her hands. When I got my food, I was starving and after eating two pieces of chicken with rice, I noticed a LONG THICK BLACK HAIR COOKED INSIDE THE BREADING OF THE CHICKEN. I brought it back to them and got a refund. I definitely won't be back, I'm scarred for life. read more

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