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    3.8 (140 reviews)
    InexpensiveAsian Fusion, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Japanese Chicken Curry
    Garnie B.

    It's ok Went for a weekday lunch and had only a few people there Walk in and order, then take your number to a table. Now the wait begins. Thank goodness it didn't take long The Curry was good, the kimchi Pancake was great and spicy, and the sushi roll was ok Price was reasonable I would go back.

    Stew pork bento + large green milk tea with boba ($11. 07)
    Katherine H.

    If you're near UTA and looking for a chill place to study that offers food and boba then iCafe is the place for you. There is a ton of seating in the cafe including booths, a high table, and even more seating in the back of the cafe. The restroom is always clean and the service is fast. Drinks: Jasmine milk tea with boba - decent. Food: Stew pork bento box - good the pork had nice flavor but was slightly dry, but the sauce makes up for it. Minced pork bowl - good, I just wish the meat had a little bit more fat like the traditional Taiwanese version does, but still good and it comes with some stewed vegetables. Sakura roll - actually really good, I was surprised at the decent quality of the salmon and size of the roll, would definitely recommend getting this if you like salmon, tempura shrimp, and avocado!

    Gabe A.

    My group and I needed a very quick option that was close to our location. This restaurant did not disappoint. Their servers were very friendly their prices are reasonable and the portions are very large. Food comes out pretty quickly and it is fresh hot and delicious. Everyone in our party was very satisfied with their meal. They have plenty of options for even the pickiest eaters. Their drink selection is also extensive. Two thumbs up for the food, venue, and staff.

    Plastic I found in my Chicken Katsu Bento ( )
    Jenny L.

    Normally I really like this place and I go all the time whenever I can. Really love the chicken katsu bento & it's one of my favorite places to go to especially since it's close to campus. Unfortunately though I recently found some plastic (or something resembling plastic) in my katsu and as I pulled it out there was some more in the piece I was about to eat. I just had to throw everything out not knowing if there was more in the other pieces or not. I put 2 stars since I really like this place normally but after this, I really don't want to go again unless it for like boba or milk tea. :(

    Passionfruit Jasmine Green Tea
    Michelle Z.

    Decent Bento box, Sushi was good, personal I went for the Green Tea with the popping boba, they have a large beverage selection. Some of thier coffee is better then Starbucks. The atmosphere is calming. It's a great chill spot.

    Michelle T.

    Walked here from UTA and spent a little less than $12 for a large passionfruit green tea and yaki udon. Pros: decent price, bigger plate than I expected. The udon is firm and doesn't taste overcooked. I enjoyed the flavor of the meal and the food and drink only took about 10-15 minutes. I ordered agar boba in my drink and the drink wasn't TOO sweet like what I expected. Cons: the place does have a weird smell coming in. I wished there was a slightly stronger tea flavor in my tea, but it honestly tasted like how most passion fruit teas do, which is sweet and sour.

    Chicken katsu is always good
    Anh P.

    It's about time I made a review for this place, since I've frequented it too many times to count. iCafe in itself is a good student-friendly spot for all things student-like. This is the main reason it's thriving like no other, imho. This restaurant/cafe is a hub for studying with the many booths, tables, and bright atmosphere, and it's always very clean, which is a great thing. Interior design is pleasing to me, and I hope they never change from the modern, white aesthetic plus manga all over to the side of the cafe. For food, I just get the chicken katsu, and the pork katsu is also good, but I'm quitting pork altogether, so chicken will do. It's very crispy and the right consistency for a typical katsu, and I dig it. I've made a few friends hooked on it, and I think it shows from cross-experimenting of different taste palettes that the chicken katsu (with the rice and veggies) is a go-to for this girl. Perfect to-go food for when I have endless study group sessions in the library. Also, the steamed dumplings, or gyoza, is also quite delish, good for on-the-go appetizing. The boba on the other hand, is not up to par to my standards. Compared to many local competition - rhymes with "Stephanie" lol - it's definitely in need of a facelift. Maybe try to use real fruits, better powders, better quality teas, or less sugar? All the above??? I swear every time I order a tea, regardless of the flavor, it is so dang SWEET. But, when I ask for "less sweet" it's bland as white rice. I just don't find a perfect tea at all with iCafe, and I'm not even THAT picky. Oh well. I love the workers at iCafe, but something is up with their sweetness level! Just not my cup of tea. Hit-or-miss drinks, but great atmosphere, good staff, and good food.

    Pork Katsu Bento, Bao (curry) - Steamed Chinese, Bun Bao (pizza) - Steamed Chinese Bun, Pomegranate and Strawberry Black Tea
    Diana M.

    Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly!!! I haven't eaten here in years but I'm glad I decided to come back. Everything was so good, portions were bigger than expected, and veggies were incredibly fresh. It will def become one of my regular spots :)

    Some of their desserts on display
    Daniel C.

    This is definitely my go to place when I want some milk tea. The milk tea is not just great, but it's cheaper than a lot of other tea places I've seen around. They will give you a large milk tea with no Boba, for $3.24, including tax, while a lot of other places I've visited will charge $3.50 for a regular/small size, before tax. Boba, just like most other places costs $0.50 extra, and they provide a variety of other toppings to choose from. They even have a few drinks that come free, in a regular/small size, with the meal, not including just appetizers or sushi items. If you ask them at the register they will let you know; they used to have a menu on the wall to say it but they have taken it off to tell about their new menu options instead. So the free drink with the meal is kind of a secret menu thing now. Only one I'm confident about being on the menu is an Oolong milk tea, as that is the one I choose every time I get food there. It's also only $0.50 to turn the regular size into a large. If you want to come just for a drink, they do offer a "stamping" system. For it to work you have to download the "Flok" app to and click on icafe to see your stamp card. Then just tell the cashier you want a stamp for your app and they should bring out the QR scan for you. After the 10th drink you get a large drink with any topping for free. Doesn't work if your drink comes with the meal. If you buy multiple drinks at once, you also get to scan it for as many drinks you get, which is cool. Now the parking for the place can be a bit tricky if you don't know about it. There's only one entrance to get into it. Parking is not that big, so on Fridays and Sundays, not Saturday because they're closed on that day, which is also a downside, it gets packed and it gets difficult to park there. If you want milk tea in the Arlington area, this is the place to go to.

    Shauna T.

    I've been here a couple of times already, and I really like it. I'll break it down into a few categories. Appearance: This place is extremely clean. I love how there's free WiFi and it has a homey feel. There's many private booths, as well as a growing collection of Manga comics and Samsung TVs in each corner. In my opinion, it feels like a small house with rooms. Bring your laptops and notebooks to study while enjoying some food. Food: I picked up a few things from each "category". There's sushi, bento boxes, and ramen/udon noodles. Today I bought a popcorn chicken bento box, the rainbow roll, and Tonkotsu ramen. My cousin and I split the food between us and she really enjoyed the noodles. (BTW my cousin lived in Japan for 5 years, so she has been exposed to authentic Japanese food). Ramen was chewy, ingredients in the soup were clean and tasted good. The fish on the rainbow roll was very fresh. Presentation of it wasn't very fancy, but the roll wasn't dry and was very fulfilling. The popcorn chicken in the bento was a bit on the dry side, but nothing to complain about. Drinks: The drinks trip me up here. Sometimes they taste really good, and other times, it tastes a bit powdery and off. Today I ordered a Jasmine milk tea, but I think they might have put in something else instead of Jasmine. My cousin really liked her drink though, I ordered her a passion fruit green tea. Service: The employees here are extremely friendly. They make sure you are comfortable and keep the place tidy. However, the food takes awhile to be made (but that just means it's all made right when you order it). Overall, a really great place. The food is delicious, but the drinks are inconsistent. Would definitely come back again with my laptop and order a ramen with a sushi roll!

    The eggs are overcooked and hardly marinated. The yolk on my husband's egg was also disfigured. Poor eggs need love.
    Kristina Y.

    I don't know what to think about iCafe. The first time my husband and I came here, we were amazed by the Ramen. I ordered the Shoyu ramen, he ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, and we split the fried gyoza. The gyoza was absolutely delicious until it reached room temperature, then it was very mediocre. We tasted each other's soup and decided to switch bowls because I really liked the Tonkotsu. It was a very fun, if weird, experience overall. The entire restaurant was packed with students studying, and the place was dead quite. My husband and I just sat there texting each other back and forth because if felt like a huge no-no to make noise. We went home and laughed about the whole thing. We came back today, and the experience was decidedly not as pleasant. We ordered the Shio Ramen, the Shoyu Ramen, and the gyoza again. We scarfed down the gyoza given last time and then realized they had brought my husband Shoyu Udon. We brought it up to be fixed and sat waiting while the staff had a long discussion about it. It turned out, the cashier had put down Shio Udon instead of Ramen, and then the cooking staff messed up on her error. They fixed it in the end, but the quality of both Ramen were subpar today. I don't know if they had an off day today, but I suspect we were hungrier and knew less about Ramen on our first visit. We don't think we're coming back and instead will wait till we can afford the $$ Ramen restaurants. (Side note: the restaurant smells pretty stinky, especially when you walk in. Wonder if they ferment their own bamboo?)

    Minced pork rice bento. Not on the menu but can be requested.  Great value!

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    Love the boba milk tea. Great service. Clean. Menu is very visual. Keep up the good work.

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    The food is ok but drink is not the best. Bethany and bamboo.cafe milk tea is better.

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    Always has specials! Great place to read. With purchase you get a wifi password right next to UTA

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    Super delish, been going once a week for a year now. Food is always good and the employees are all nice.

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    Bethany Cafe noooo you guys changed the fries! I would come here all the time for the thick crispy…read morefries but now they're thin...change them back please!! Other than this new concern, I personally find this place a "comfort spot". Not high quality Asian food but the best "B grade" Asian food there is in Arlington. I enjoy the portions, the taste but most importantly, their drinks!! I especially love ordering their Oreo Shake (even better than other boba tea places) and their Strawberry Milk Tea. Service is always spectacular. They are fast and friendly! I've also ordered online before and the food is always hot and ready by the time I arrive there. If you have kids, they will enjoy the arcade connected to the restaurant. Seriously though...the change in fries makes me sad. If I come back, it will be for the drinks.

    I always get the orange chicken fried rice here and it has never disappointed me. The portion sizes…read moreare huge here and each combo is enough for two meals. Each combo comes with a free tea (black/green/milk). The service here is quick and straight to the point. I like this place because it is quick and a great value for decent food. I wouldn't say this is the best food I've ever had but I enjoy it as it brings me back to my college days when they used to have a location near UT Dallas years ago. I deducted a star as the restaurant itself had a chemical smell in the dining area, otherwise I recommend getting it to go and enjoying it at home. Parking here should be fairly easy, there is a parking lot in front of it but be careful not to park in front of the business in front of it. This is located down the street from UT Arlington.

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