Excellent taro milk tea--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better versions I've had. I also love…read morethat they offer red bean and tofu pudding as toppings/options, which you don't see at every boba shop. Great spot when you want something beyond the usual boba menu. The to-go packaging is thoughtful and convenient.

The mango refresher was the best thing here. The crème brûlée and matcha were not good. Both were…read morewatery and had an artificial tasting component to them. Clean store with a few seating options. You have to order at the kiosk if you're using a card. They only take cash orders at register.

The first 4 times I came, I didn't like any of my drinks. Fresh taro milk tea was not as flavorful…read moreas other stores and tasted quite bland, and the boba during their soft opening was quite hard. The fresh milk tea (made with milk instead of the typical non-dairy creamer) was very off--imagine mixing milk into watery tea. I was about to give up on them, until lo and behold, I gave them one last try: 50% sweetness, less ice, black milk tea with boba. It was absolutely lovely. The oolong is amazing too, more mild and light than the black tea. Green tea feels just in between. Great space to study too, and bathrooms are clean and well-kept.

ShareTea has been my tried and true spot whenever I need to whip out my laptop and get work done…read morenear Rice Village. It doesn't serve anything mind-blowing in terms of milk tea, but it compensates with an aesthetically pleasing interior and spacious seating. Each table has a wall outlet nearby. Noise levels usually feel light despite customers occupying most tables (if not all). I usually order either their classic, honey, or taro milk tea. 50% sugar tastes quite bland for me even though I usually prefer my milk tea only lightly sweetened. The boba texture feels just a tad tough which I personally liked. With fair prices and only light competition nearby, their drinks get the job done adequately.

Parking is easy, staff is friendly, and bahn mi are delish. Love that they have a tea and bahn mi…read morecombo. The vibe is laid back like most tea places. I enjoyed it.

I had the delightful chance to come to Mama Mia's for an event recently, but we bought some extra…read moredrinks on the side! Time to Order: Varies - the Taro Milk Tea came out very quickly (few minutes) but the honey lavender tea drink took longer (I watched them brew it fresh). I ordered a Taro Milk Tea at 25% sweetness with tapioca. Hit the spot, good taro flavor, and the tapioca texture was great. I would say by personal preference that it was a tad starchy and I don't like crushed ice as much because it starts getting sucked up with the boba, but it was still a good milk tea at very reasonable price. I tried my partner's honey lavender tea (beautifully presented) at 25% sweetness and it also, surprisingly, wasn't sweet for a honey drink! The lavender is real, not a syrup, and the only sweetness comes from the honey. I'd definitely come back for their lunch deal ($10 for a banh mi, milk tea, and chips). It's awesome that they're an option in the area for so many kids oriented activities.

Came here on a Friday evening, pre-dinner, and it was pretty quiet. Its a pretty spacious boba shop…read morefor the Rice Village area and it has free parking. Staff was nice and greeted everyone who came in and were patient with ordering. I got an almond milk tea at 25% sweet and it came out quite a bit sweeter than I expected. My partner got a passionfruit tea with boba at 50% sweet and it was very subtley sweet. It seems there's a bit of inconsistency with their sweetness levels. The boba was also very flavorless but texturely fine? Compared to some of the other Teahouses, I think the sweetness levels are definitely inconsistent. However, staff was nice and it could be a good study/work spot for those in the area.

I used to be not a big fan of the teahouse. They are a convenient cafe to study at though since…read morethey close at midnight. I tried a Passionfruit green milk tea that they had out for samples and I really liked it. I ended up ordering a Thai green cream tea. It's similar to jtea but less sweeter. It was pretty good though and I'd get it again. My friend also got their popcorn chicken which came with a chili sauce. The popcorn chicken was actually so good. It is really hot too so be careful because I almost burned my mouth. I heard they have a combo where you can get the chicken and a drink and I wish I knew that before ordering

While TSAOCAA (朝茶) has had a presence around the country, this is the first and only location in…read moreHouston proper. The West U area already lacked a proper bubble tea option, making its arrival that much more satisfying. Sadly, during the heat of summer just after their second anniversary, it abruptly closed. While the shop was small, they still had a number of tables for small groups and solo action. Given the tables were completely translucent glass, the plain acoustic tile ceilings with florescent lighting and very standard bathroom sign made the place feel like an office more than a cafe. The bright orange logo side wall was a nice touch, but still presented a contrasting vibe that was hard to shake. The drinks did not fare much better, but were at least consistent. The roasted oolong milk tea and slushes were always the go-to and the swirls and fruit teas were the ones to avoid. The food was a bit all over the place, from "cubie breads" to mochi donuts and fries. They worked as easy snacks on the go, but never overshadowed the drinks. Customer service was always a crapshoot, thus like many bubble tea cafes, the self-ordering kiosk was easy to consider. Prices were semi-reasonable given the neighborhood, which was a semi-win in itself. While I do hope for the best of this location, the one thing that still presents a challenge is the limited parking. Since it's a shared strip of only a couple of spots for each business, there is little street parking to compensate for the limited front side parking. For fans of the TSAOCAA brand and looking for a fix, the Katy store is the only remaining Houston-area location.

Tsaocaa has some of the best fruity drinks in the area-the mango pomelo is especially good and a…read moremust-try. I've ordered from here multiple times for delivery to the Medical Center, and the drinks always arrive fresh, cold, and never watered down. I've even ordered from Too Good to Go for their grab bag, and received a variety of "surprise drinks." I appreciate that you can adjust the sugar and ice levels, and the drinks are consistently not overly sweet. There's not a ton of boba competition in the West U area, but this spot is definitely top tier. Bonus: they offer rose tea, which is surprisingly hard to find outside of Chinatown. Definitely a go-to for quality boba!

Nice to have a complimentary Taro milk tea with boba at the Mardi Gras Rice Farmer's market. An…read moreunexpected treat on a sunny, cool Tuesday afternoon. Student workers are kind and let you sample flavors if you wish. Parking at the lot off Greenbriar is free, but traffic gets detoured due to the ongoing road construction.

There comes a time in a man's life when he has to ask himself: "What else is there?" What else is…read morethere besides the daily labor for sustenance? What else is there besides love and family? Is there a higher purpose? And this is precisely when a man crumbles. Grows out his beard. Quits his job. Rebrands himself. Starts consuming yuppie beverages. East-West has not yet reached that point yet, and I so dearly wish it would. I dearly wish it would stop serving us bland boba. Not because it makes a huge difference, but because the little things are the only difference. I wish their tea were more fragrant - whether that is an issue with their tea leaf quality or their steeping process. I wish they used fresh milk instead of creamer. Brown sugar instead of simple syrup. And I wish they were more willing to take that risk - to dare to be great. But for now, we'll quietly sip along to the tune of simple boba. And unlike the managers of East-West, we'll be wondering, "What else is there?"

Korean corn dogs. I am an avid kdrama fan and Korean street food was always high on my list of…read moreitems to try. When I heard about Two Hands, I was intrigued. How different could corn dogs be? The answer: very. Two hands is a small shop, that consists of some merchandise and a counter. The interior is bright and clean, and the service is generally friendly and quick. There are plenty of options for the actual corn dog, including meat and cheese fillings. The food is ... amazing! I love the original corn dog with an all cheese interior. The sweet, somehow crunchy and chewy corn dog is perfect. The kimchi fries and the tater tots also manage to take something known and make it into an entirely new thing.

The service was good for takeout. People were friendly. Inside of store was functional and clean…read more The food was flavorful for the different flavors, but the dough was a bit dense and heavy for most, making their hard to eat. Our picky kids, though, loves their plain corn dogs. Fries were overpriced for portion size. I hear other locations may be better, but cannot personally confirm.

The Korean fried chicken wings were absolutely amazing. The skin was ultra-crispy, the meat stayed…read morejuicy, and the sauce had the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the wings were so good that I'd order them again without hesitation. The owner and staff were also friendly and made sure I was taken care of. They even have boba tea!!! That's a huge plus. I'll definitely come back and try more items on their menu.

This restaurant was average. There wasn't anything that stood out about the menu or the taste of…read morethe food. It's too bad because it's in such a great part of Houston, right by Hermann park. I had the teriyaki chicken bowl. It was just average. It's actually kind of bland. It would've been nice if there were some zippy sauce or something to make the flavor pop. We also got the Bulgogi french fries which were just average compared to Korean places we've eaten at.