Stellar service!! I was going to get a pre-made drink because I didn't want to make my own and the…read moreone I picked had lychee-my favorite. They were all out of lychee-the whole reason I went so minus one star for that. The wonderful person working recommended the desert pear. So I did a make your own freeze with desert pear and passion fruit and lychee jelly-so delicious!!! Compostable straws-excellent! I'm so happy Sencha is still there in Uptown! And service was super!

Great tea place for boba and loose leaf tea lovers! We had the taro milk tea and matcha lemonade…read more The taro MT wasn't too sweet and the taro flavor was apparent. My friend said the matcha lemonade had more of a lemon and matcha flavor. We thought it was odd the menu board gave the option of "hot" or "iced" for lemonade since lemonade is never hot. Plenty of seating, most of which was open. They have loose leaf teas and other merch for sale. I bought a boba sticker for $1! Service was friendly. Only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that there was no AC (or it was broken?). Given how humid it was, the cool air would have felt good. I don't live in the area but would come back if I did, especially if the weather was cooler.

L2 Tii cup on the top level is one of my fave cocktail lounges. It's a hidden gem one level up from…read morethe cafe on the bottom floor. The cocktails are unlike any others around. One tastes like a cold bowl of pho in a great way. They're rich and smooth. Some are milky and dessert like. The boba balls are a great touch but the drinks themselves are outstanding. A lot of chemistry going on to make those happen. It's a fun atmosphere with music, nice tropical style with a beautiful lil rooftop area. Service is always great. I've almost always find a metered spot directly in front. Side street parking is open.

This is my second time at L2 at Tii Cup and have enjoyed myself both times…read more To start I think this is just such a fun idea. I love boba and a little alcy boba is so fun and unique (in the US at least). I also love that there is an option for food there as well, though I haven't actually tried any of it yet. Just nice to have food option! I went for the Valentine's specials that were donating part of profits to Immigrant Law Center of MN (woohoo go Tii Cup for doing what you can!). We came during trivia so there was a bit of a wait to be seated, but we got in after 30ish minutes. We just waited downstairs, which was nice because same building obviously. I got a cocktail that I cannot actually remember anymore (a good reminder to do reviews ASAP) :( I remember it was fruity (strawberry?), light, and yummy. My friend got the Golden Raspberry Beret which was more whiskey heavy. I liked it though, good amount of raspberry and cream and the popping strawberry boba were sooo good! The place itself is just too cute with its cozy lighting and plants! I can't wait until it's nice out again and we can sit on the balcony.

The best quality boba drinks in the country. The Bambu chain is the top place is get any kind of…read moreboba drink. The mango smoothie is my fav it's really thick with real mangos. I love the refresher drinks with the basil seeds. I sub any boba pearls for the red jelly water chestnuts aka red tapioca with water chestnuts - the crunch is delish. I can't get boba anywhere but here. It's the absolute best!

I ordered the #10 and a pandan waffle…read more Both were delicious! I loved the textures of the pandan jelly and red tapioca in the #10. For the waffle, I loved the pandan flavor, crunch on the outside, and mochi-like texture inside . It was really good, and I should've gotten a 2nd one .

I love their brown sugar milk tea! They're so friendly & pleasant, and super quick with your order…read more I think I'm in and out in less than 5 minutes normally. Haven't had any of their food offerings yet, but I definitely plan on grabbing lunch here at some point.

Cute and clean poke place that's great for a quick bite to eat. I stopped in at Song Tea & Poke for…read morelunch after an early doctor's appointment. The store said they opened at 11am but doors weren't actually unlocked until 11:20am which in the cold winter weather seemed longer than that. When the store opened, I ordered a Thai tea bubble tea and built my own poke bowl with 2 proteins- unagi (eel) and spicy poke. Both were pretty good. The eel melted in my mouth and the spicy tuna was tasty but I was expecting chunks of tuna rather than ground tuna that was served.

Yum yum yum. Fresh Mochi donuts are amazing. They are the perfect blend of chewy mochi dough fried…read moreup to perfection. If you've had mochi donuts and you don't like them, then you just haven't had them fresh enough. Mochinut has a great verity of toppings, something for everyone.

I am not that into donuts but these taste lighter and don't make me feel too full or like I'm going…read moreinto a sugar induced coma. My kids love how pretty these are and love to see what new flavors they offer. 3 donuts for $10, so not too much compared to other donuts. They are randomly closed on Tuesdays, so keep that in mind.

Stopped by on a Wednesday night for some ramen and had a great experience. The service was fast and…read moreordering was easy on the tablets at the front. The ambiance was super chill and would be great for anyone eating solo and just stopping by for a meal. There's also parking outside!

If you're craving a bowl of creamy, comforting ramen in the heart of the city, Tenka Ramen…read moredelivers. The space sits right in the buzzing EatStreetCrossing area, so you get all the energy of that dining corridor. From the second you walk in you sense it's all about the broth -- velvety, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The ambience is relaxed but lively thanks to the Eat Street location: good for a casual dinner out with friends or a warm solo meal. A few things to note -- it does get a bit busy, so you might have a short wait, and while the menu is generous, it feels like the focus is really the ramen (so if you want a huge variety of non-ramen items you might look elsewhere).

An anniversary weekend getaway means dessert, and for us, that means a trip to Waffle Bar! It's one…read moreof our favorite spots, and no matter how many times we go, we still get excited like kids in a candy store. This time (and every other time), I treated myself to the Strawberry Dream--a heavenly combo of fluffy waffles, fresh strawberries, and the perfect drizzle of sweetness. Hubby went for the PB Love, which was pure peanut butter bliss! Every bite was chef's kiss perfection. If you haven't been to Waffle Bar yet, what are you waiting for? It's a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Waffle bar is a small place in an uptown that doesn't have a lot is seating but good ice cream…read more Located right in Lyndale across from the world street kitchen, it has a small parking lot and a few tables inside to have your ice cream. The first thing you notice is the smell of fresh waffles. And it's lovely. They have a selection of different creations and specials that you can order from. And if you are not in the mood for nice cream, they also have some interesting drinks you can try like bubble tea and smoothies. But try the ice cream. The ice cream is creamy and delicious and the creations, while not cheap, are very tasty. The staff is friendly and helpful and will assist you if you have questions or not able to decide. We like this place for a sweet treat or a special celebration.

Even today, I can't imagine chè đậu trắng Without my mom,…read morehaving half this heaven Of dessert, milked in coconut cream With a distant trail of its husk. One day And then for many other days, Tracy gave me this last course Whenever I tried to order it-- It's for you, it's for you. You can't order something that is for you.

So I went to Eat Street to get lunch and Chinese groceries, and discovered that my go-tp Vietnamese…read moredive, Pho Tau Bay, is closed until fall due to construction. Well thinking I would go to Pho Hua instead, I pulled intonthe Shuang Hur Grocer's parking lot thinking I'd grab a few things before heading north on Eat Street. Then I saw signs on the Shuang Hur building for a (new to me) Vietnamese joint in the same building. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! My Huong is an 8-top hole in the wall across the parking lot from the rear of El Nuevo Mariachi Restaurant. The place is homely, small, but brightly lit and plenty of day light through the picture windows overlooking Eat Street. It's a big contrast to Pho 79 type places that are dim and short on ambience. The clientele shows. Instead of just a bunch of Asians throwing down Pho, it's a mix like you'd see at Quang or Eat Street Crossing. I was seated right away, was greeted by a cheery Vietnamese lady, and ordered Hu Tieu Bo Khu (Beef Stew Noodle Soup.) It was a dish I haven't seen before even though I have been to so many Vietnamese places (see my other reviews and lists.) The dish came very quickly, and I was shocked that they didn't bring it with a veggie plate. Oh well. Well the best way I could describe Hu Tieu Bo Khu, its basically a pot roast over noodles. So the beefy broth like a less spicey version of Bun Bo Hue, with flavors of lemongrass and star anise, nicely garnished already with what would have been on a veggie plate. The broth was delicious, slightly sweet with the carrots, and the beef was fall apart amazingly stewed with deep flavor. There were other menu items like Curry Chicken pho and a Stewed chicken rice dish I'd have to return and try!