Stopped by E Tea while exploring the Wharf, and it was the perfect refreshing break!…read more We ordered the matcha and the honeydew drink with crystal boba, and both were excellent. I especially loved that you can customize both the sweetness and ice level, so it was easy to make the drinks just the way we like them. As someone who usually orders drinks less sweet, I really appreciated having that option. The staff were friendly, service was quick, and ordering was easy through the self-service iPad at the entrance. There isn't much seating, but it's the perfect spot to grab a drink and take a stroll along the waterfront. I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area.

If you're socially exhausted at the Wharf and need a drink without making eye contact with a single…read morehuman being, et BOBA is your sanctuary. Everything is ordered through a kiosk, and they text you when your drink is ready -- super convenient. Do the drinks take a while? Yes. But the décor is so wonderfully bizarre that you'll spend the wait looking around. The boba runs on the sweeter side, so I ordered mine at 25% sweetness and it was perfect. Its a perfect spot to grab a drink, hide from humanity, and enjoy some quality boba

I went in for couple quick drinks and it very surprised by how big the drinks are ... the store is…read morequite small with 2 screens to order. Not much space to sit so must be mainly take out. I got the strawberry matcha crema 50% sugar and it was perfect for me! Not sure I love the strawberry boba comes with the drink but I loved the boba I added! The tiger boba my brother got was also very good!

It's nice to see things in Chinatown that are actually Chinese. This place offers online ordering,…read moreand I arrived to find it a pure takeout with no cafe to sit in. This was fine on a nice evening, but left me wondering why their online ordering system defaulted to a fairly generous tip from a price that wasn't low to start. They had some interesting menu options and I appreciated the light flavor of the grass jelly in the tea I got, but the actual tea flavor wasn't that strong.

Spot of Tea stays consistent. I've been three different times and the quality has been the same…read moreevery visit. The kiosk ordering system is clutch. You can see the full menu, control your sweetness and sugar level, and add extras exactly how you want. DMV folks who are picky about their drinks will appreciate that. I've tried the vanilla taro, mango sticky rice matcha, and the passionfruit tea. All were good, but the vanilla taro definitely takes the cake. Smooth, creamy, and always on point. If you're in the DMV and looking for a solid drink spot that never misses, Spot of Tea is worth the stop.

I ordered their strawberry matcha, it was a little expensive, but was delicious…read more They don't offer non-fat milk, but do have milk alternatives.

Came for a drink and was satisfied with the drink but man is this location warm! It's below ground…read morewith seemingly no air ventilation. Service is minimal. No human interaction till my drink was done (but that's fine).

Gong Cha has really gone down in quality since I tried it for the first time ~10 yrs ago. This…read moreparticular location is inside a small seating area next to a poke place. There is plenty of seating to enjoy your drink inside or eat poke from the other place. I ordered a hot taro coconut milk drink with boba and coconut jelly at 30% sugar from the kiosk. It cost $9 and the service was reasonably fast, but the drink had so many issues with it. The temperature was lukewarm at best, and it was cloyingly sweet. There was no taro in the drink afaik, which means they probably used taro flavoring. The boba was soft with no bounce or chew to it, and the coconut jelly felt so flat as well, not chewy. Gong Cha used to be one of my favorite places to get boba and now I will no longer be going there.

No Teaism location should have under 4 Yelp stars for the sake of their menu offering and food…read morequality alone. Oh, I love the innovation and flavours at Teaism. My go-to: the cilantro scrambled eggs with tea-cured salmon. Where else can you order scrambled eggs with salmon in the DC area or maybe even the entire northeastern seaboard? I don't know but I've only ever been able to get my eggs with salmon here and at a DC gourmet family diner chain since learning of the deliciousness of salmon-with-breakfast in Valdez, Alaska. The Salty Oat cookies, at each of their 3 locations, are divine sustenance. You cannot just have 1 of any of the 3 flavors. You will likely need to take home a whole pack with you. And resent sharing them with the family. I love the hot chai with Indian spices, milk and ginger that I reviewed at their DuPont Circle location. I've tried pots of tea but nothing matches the Chai. I would also like to try the iced sweet matcha bubble tea. My other go-to: give me the salmon bento box, please! I hope they never take this off of the menu because it is deliciousness. The current menu says it comes with: yuzu dipping sauce, a broccoli and orange fennel vinaigrette, a potato medley, miso dipping sauce and rice. Over time, the sides that accompany it change. Like seasonally and with trends, you know. 5 meows. Oh, and I do love their French toast, as well. It's so brunchy here. This location is more spacious and closer to DC's national museums. #localtastebyjenny

Stopped in to grab lunch after a morning of museum hopping. I was starving so ordered the Thai…read moreChicken Curry from the "big plates" section. Flavors were on point and portions were generous. I didn't love all the vegetables they included on the skewer - the Brussels were undercooked and the cabbage over-charred. But otherwise the dish was very good. The green tea lassi beverage sounded unique but was too sweet and difficult to drink. The space got crowded, so make sure you snag a spot quickly if you visit during peak lunch hours.

Luna Hall was okay. It wasn't very crowded, didn't have many vendors, and felt a little empty and…read morerun down. Not a very nice or cozy ambiance or where I'd want to hang out. The food was quick to get and decent quality, although a little overpriced considering how low key the place is. I visited on a Thursday around 6 PM. The place has a bar and bakery near the front, which I didn't check out. In the back are ~5 food stalls and each has signs for different vendors, but in reality it didn't seem like all the vendors were still operating. It was hard to tell because all the stalls share the same menu and you order from the same place (two tablets near the front). Tonkotsu Ramen (~$16) and Scallion Pancakes with Beef (~$11). They were prepared quickly. I expected the pancakes to be twice as large for the price. They tasted fine, I liked them. The ramen was served with broth on the side and came with pork, eggs, corn, bean sprouts, and a few other bits. It was pretty good but nothing special.

I love the idea, I wish it had more tables and wasn't so hot…read more There aren't a ton of options, but what they have are all great and a decent variety. I love there's a full bar, bakery, milk tea, poke and dumplings. When we got there at 7 pm on a Wednesday there was a police officer at the door. There wasn't one when we left at 8 pm. You need a code to get in the restroom and it's printed at the bottom of the receipt. There aren't a ton of tables, but we got one and there were plenty when we left. It was hot in July, so if you can I'd suggest grabbing and going. However, the tables by the front are cooler than in the back so it's not bad if you find one by the front. Overall this is a great concept and I'm a huge fan.

I found this place on tiktok and I love soup dumplings, soup and boba. This place has it all!…read more Coming inside there's a counter where you can order drinks and food to go but if you plan to dine in, you just sit down at any available table and order from the QR code. The restaurant I very clean and the decorations are really pretty. We ordered soup dumplings and noodles and our food was ready really fast. I ordered the veg spicy and sour noodles and they come with an egg and crispy pieces of corn and a lot of boi hot which I love. The flavor was spicy with a hint of lime for the sour flavor. My husband ordered the beef noodle soup and he said it tasted amazing. Our chicken soup dumplings were full of flavor and a lot of broth inside. This place is really similar to Yu noodles which is one of my favorite places so if I'm ever in the area again I would go to this place for soup dumplings. Our server was really sweet as well.

Stopped by for dinner and had a good time overall. Seat yourself at an open table and place your…read moreorder using the QR code. Our order was brought out faster than I expected, with our mains coming up before the apps. Although not as spicy as I was hoping for, the spicy mapo tofu with noodles was really good. Of course I had to add ground pork for a few dollars more! To drink I had the strawberry fruit tea (50% sugar), which was good and refreshing. I also tried the pan fried dumplings and spicy wontons in chili oil. Both were just okay. I'll be back when I'm in the area to try out additional items.

Love this place and the staff! My friend and I frequent this place for karaoke! The wings are…read moreamazing!!!!!! They just upgraded their system so more songs are available. You should definitely check this place out!

Our daughter had her Birthday Party at Ginza. My Wife and I loved it, and she had a great time with…read moreher friends. The Karaoke system was pro grade with excellent sound quality. Karaoke rooms were clean and had very nice lighting. Staff was very friendly. Raul was our event coordinator, and did a wonderful job, plus very friendly and professional. Food service was spot on. My daughter and friends had plenty to eat. My only recommendation is for more desert options. We can't wait to return with those that couldn't make it to my daughter's event.

I was walking through the area when a craving for something sweet hit me, and I stumbled across…read morethis spot. I couldn't resist trying one of their lemonades and went with a newer option, the Dragonfruit Oolong Lemonade with dragonfruit pieces. It was refreshing and had a nice balance of floral tea and fruity flavor. Most of the ordering process is self-service, you place your order at a kiosk and pick it up at the designated area, but there's also the option to order directly with a staff member if you prefer. I didn't try any food this time, but I browsed the menu and their spring rolls and dumplings definitely caught my eye. I'd consider stopping by again to give them a try next time I'm in the area.

I ordered Gong Cha through TooGoodToGo just to see what I'd get. The order came with a pair of milk…read moreteas and a black tea -- tasty boba drinks that were sweet and addicting. The $9 price is higher than most TooGoodToGo offers but split three ways, it's a pretty solid deal.

ran by a sweet, hardworking family in a prime location near Farragut west & DuPont circle, teashi…read moreis one of my go-to's for lunch and dinner carry-out. they have boba, bento boxes, and rice/noodle bowls. my go-to is the spicy tofu noodle bowl without egg (they are accommodating for vegetarians and vegans). the tofu has INCREDIBLE flavor and the bowl is garnished with pickled mustard greens and fresh crunchy lettuce. they also offer oat milk and almond milk substitutes for the milk tea options. my favorite boba is the thai tea highly recommend!

Daily special came in clutch. 3 chicken dumplings with the sweet and sour sauce was delicious. The…read morechicken rice bowl with spicy as my chosen level was good. Runny egg on the rice brought everything together, and it was a very solid meal altogether. Some more customization could be nice, but I can also appreciate the simplicity of a nice chicken rice bowl.