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    Koi Cha

    4.4 (50 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Khang D.

    The staff were super friendly. The store was clean and cozy and had many seats. I got peach tea, and it was super delicious. Highly recommend!

    Justin T.

    Koi Cha was a random find for me. I was out running errands and the hunger pangs hit while on a boba kick. Lo and behold, Yelp helped me find this spot to take care of both my needs. The inside is nice and cute and reminded me of some spots from Chinatown. Staff was friendly so I let them pick what I got. I ended up with the Koi Cha Cream Tea with boba and some spicy popcorn chicken. The tea was very tasty and refreshing. The popcorn chicken fit right into my cup holder and was easy to munch on while running my errands. The chicken was hot and crispy and perfectly spiced. I love finding random spots that I never had bookmarked. It just shows how awesome our food scene is in Houston!

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    Fox E.

    If you play with your boba then this can be your TOY CHA If you want a lovely drink, this can bring you JOY CHA If your name is Scheider, this can be your ROY CHA And if you're in Southbelt, get yourself to KOI CHA If you are a vegetarian, just ask for SOY CHA Don't be shy, just say what you want, don't be COY CHA You'll get big and strong just like Brad Pitt in TROY CHA And all because you came to get your boba on at KOI CHA If you're not actually a boba fan, it's all a PLOY CHA But if you are, you'll love this one, cause it's the Real MCCOY CHA It's the best Boba shop from Ipanema to ILLINOIS CHA So when in Houston, you have to go to KOI CHA WHAT One of Houston's loveliest Boba shops, and one which I am proud to call myself a regular visitor to. The owners are wonderful people, and the drinks they make are wonderful too. Paul Simon said there's no need to be Koi, Roy. But there is a need to be Koi Cha, especially if you're in Houston and want Boba, and that's regardless of whether your name's Roy or not. One of the best Boba shops in the Houston area, especially if you look at all the ones that aren't in the Chinatown area. Koi Cha is really dominating the Southbelt area in terms of excellent Boba, and wonderful ownership too, and delicious drinks, and definitely some of the most awesome and memorable decor of any boba shop that we've been to in the Houston area. They even sell their super cute boba plush toys, way too adorable! If you date a lineman then it might be WICHI-KOI-TA If you want a lot of wives, it's probably KOI-UTAH If you wanna be a fancy bird, it's KOI-MACAW But if you want the best boba, come to KOI CHA And if you want a homophobic World Cup, it's KOI QATAR If you wanna Take On Me, it's probably KOI A-HA If you wanna not have a baby, just KOI WITHDRAW But if you want the best boba, come to KOI CHA And if you want desire, then it's named KOI STREETCAR If you want more kitty cat pix, it's KOI PAW If you're Thin Lizzy, then it's Whiskey In The KOI JAR But if you want the best boba, come to KOI CHA If you want a more liberal Iran, it's KOI SHAH But if you want a less liberal Iran, it's KOI FATWA And if you're in Iran, it really isn't JEFFREE KOI STAR But if you want the best boba, come to KOI CHA If you wanna get drunk, go instead to a KOI BAR If you live nowhere near Houston, this location's too KOI FAR Unless you don't mind a nice ride in your KOI CAR To come and get a Boba here at KOI CHA If they get all hipster they might serve drinks in a Mason KOI JAR If the sharp end of the straw cuts your face, you'll get a KOI SCAR I like to take slutty picture here, along with my Porn KOI STAR But if you want the best bobas, come to KOI CHA WHAT Koi Cha. We're definitely talking about one of the better places in the Greater Houston area for Boba. We're also talking about some of the nicest owners of any of the places that I've been, and I look forward to coming back here many times in the future for this reason. Now for some more rapping, but while you're reading, get here ASAP. But don't crash. Don't text and drive. Or read Yelp and drive. Or something. If you wanna pamper yourself, it's KOI SPA If you spend time with your mother, it's KOI MA If you read my Yelp stuff and laugh, it's KOI HA If you wanna go get drunk, it's KOI BAR If you wanna then get arrested, drive a KOI CAR If you wanna show your underwear, it's KOI BRA If you wanna only date the rich, get with KOI BOURGEOIS If you wanna do it drunk, try KOI STELLA ARTOIS If you wanna go to the dentist, say KOI AAAH If you wanna get with a pirate, it's KOI ARRRR If you wanna get with my Barbie, it's KOI AHHHH But if you want the best boba drinks, come to KOI CHA And if I pull my d*** out then... oh crap I went too KOI FAR. WHAT

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    Mariah K.

    After lunch my husband wanted boba and we came across this cute little gem on Google. It's in a small business strip center, the decor is very modern and hip, they also have a couple of seating areas where you can do some photo ops. There's also some board games to place if you want to stay and hangout. They seem to have a large variety of teas, as well as toppings. Not only do they offer teas, but they have small bites as well, such as takoyaki, popcorn chicken, Korean corn dogs, Vietnamese eggrolls, shrimp tempura, cajun seasoned fries, macarons, and Japanese fruit sandos. I ended up ordering their strawberry matcha milk tea with traditional tapioca and he got the lychee on lychee with aloe Vera. I absolutely enjoyed my drink, and the strawberry puree that was on the bottom seemed fresh. My husband enjoyed his drink as well and said it was very refreshing. Koi Cha seems like a nice little spot to kick back and enjoy some boba tea with a snack along with some good company, we will definitely be coming back!

    Mimi X.

    Found this place by chance and fell in love with their teas. My sister got the taro smoothie with boba and she said it's the best taro she ever had. I ordered their koi signature milk tea and boy the taste gave me nostalgia of a boba shop in MN with their "golden milk tea" taste. Their boba is soft and slightly too chewy for me. Everything else was amazing and we will definitely be back to try out more flavors and food items!

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    Yan C.

    Their tea is okay. Takoyaki ball way too cheesy. If you ask for no ice, you'll get 70% of the full cup. Would not come back here. Won't recommend. There are better places.

    Recommended place for boba and hangout with your friend in south Houston. I love the peach green tea thmost.

    Popcorn Chicken, Takoyaki, Coconut Kumkwat, and Passion Fruit Green Tea
    Alexis M.

    this is my to go place! love the brown sugar fresh milk and their boba. overall it has such a chewy texture to perfection. haven't been disappointed ever since i've started going 10/10 do recommend for anyone wanting to try it out! Try out their popcorn chicken! it's the best

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    Very nice place to hang out, good service, plenty of options (drinks and snacks). Btw everything is delicious and the service is wonderful

    Really good Kumquat Coconut juice, recommend with boba

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    It's amazing here they have lots of different options and I love the boba here it's perfect every time

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    6 years ago

    Awesome service, drinks, seating a great place and open on Easter Sunday. Thank You)))

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    The Tea Bar

    4.4(10 reviews)
    1.7 mi•South Belt/Ellington

    Being right down the street, I couldnt help but check it out…read more Going inside, there is a bit of smell of oil so know you'll leave smelling like it. Even for a little while - i got stuff to go. That being said the lounge area is nicely placed with ample seating and tables for small gatherings. Snacks and various food options are additionally available. The staff are nice and friendly but I didnt have much interaction to note more. Now the gritty; the popcorn chicken is honestly a mixed bag. While it is fairly juicy and pairs well with the thai chili sauce, it in itself is rather bland and honestly disappointing. The spicy powder on top adds a teeeeeeeny kick but doesnt do much when its just flavorless chicken. The teas are actually really good though. Half sweet is a good enough sweetness for me and the toppings work really well with each. I'll stick to the drinks next time.

    A cozy neighborhood boba spot with options for different kinds of banh mi and small bites like…read morepopcorn chicken and egg rolls. We got their milk tea with boba and durian smoothie, which I always commend a place that will have it for nostalgia sakes. The flavoring of the durian smoothie is really light so don't fear the typical smell but don't expect deep flavors either. There are different options of fruit ears and coffee/frap as well. Overall, I am satisfied with this spot for your typical boba cravings. They are currently running a special of buy 5 get one 1 which is always a hit.

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    Cute atmosphere

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    Happie

    4.9(18 reviews)
    2.5 mi•South Belt/Ellington, South Belt

    I was leaving dollar tree and saw Happie was right next door. I normally go to my fav spot down the…read morestreet however we wanted to grab something quick for our son. Upon entry you are welcomed with a very spacious lobby, brightly lit, soothing music, cute decor throughout and welcoming staff. 10/10 We ordered the Mango Smoothie, here is where it's a bit tricky. The smoothie according to my son and the small sip I took, stated that it tasted a bit bland. I could taste the mango but it was subtle and maybe it's because they used more natural flavors, I'm not sure but it just wasn't what we are used to. Again, it's probably an us issue but we weren't fans. Now I will say I'd like to come back and try something different so we can try other items. 7/10 Customer service was on point 10/10z Definitely give this cute spot a try

    Happie Boba Shop is hands-down one of the best boba spots around and definitely a must-visit. What…read morestood out right away was how balanced the drinks are--not overly sweet like some other places, but still full of rich, creative flavors. Every drink was thoughtfully made and looked just as good as it tasted. The presentation is beautiful, making it one of those places where you almost don't want to drink it because it's so pretty. We tried several drinks, and each one was unique. Our absolute favorites were Purple Rain--light, refreshing, and paired perfectly with lychee jelly--and Taro Ocean, which put a fun twist on the traditional taro drink by adding graham crackers at the bottom. That little addition was such a surprise and honestly made the drink unforgettable. You can tell the menu is crafted with creativity, and it makes you want to come back to try everything. All the drinks are customizable. Service was quick, and overall ordering was very easy. Overall, Happie Boba Shop nails it across the board: delicious and inventive drinks, a clean and comfortable environment, and easy access. I'll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, refreshing, and satisfying boba experience.

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    Happie - A nice place with huge flowers to take pictures and pose with friends and family while you sip on delicious boba tea!!

    A nice place with huge flowers to take pictures and pose with friends and family while you sip on delicious boba tea!!

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    4.3(26 reviews)
    0.7 mi•South Belt, South Belt/Ellington

    Finally got around to trying Boba Bird and it was amazing! It's great for something quick and…read morecasual. I ordered takeout and I appreciate that they keep your drinks cool and food warm before you arrive which is excellent service. My drink (Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake) put me right in the holiday mood and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very creamy and tasted just like the real thing even with 75% sweet. The boba was not a bad consistency either so that was a good addition. The chicken and fries were so crispy and seasoned extremely well. Spice was perfect and didn't burn too much for the spicy level. Just a little greasy but the flavor was exceptional for a place that isn't a dedicated hot chicken spot (or maybe since bird is in its name but I do love me some hot chicken). Not to mention the tenders were actually jumbo sized compared to other places! The sauce was deliciousssss. Definitely will come back here again.

    I think the boba is pretty overpriced for being on par or average with other boba places quality…read morewise (it was like $7). The actual bird boss boba drink was like a regular brown sugar boba drink, and the boba itself was not super soft like some other places I've been to - it was kind of average in terms of softness and chewiness. We went around 9 pm, and it was pretty empty inside except for one other table of people, and there was a self-ordering screen, so there wasn't much service, but the drink was made in like 2-3 minutes. The ambiance is kind of quirky with the bird theme and the bright colors, and it's like one of the only boba places in Pearland that's open past 9 pm. However, the booths and seating also seem kind of run down or dirty.

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