Today, my family and I had some free time while we were in the Columbia area, so we made a little…read moredetour to one of our favorite bubble tea spots. My wife and I usually order the Brown Sugar Milk Tea, but this time I decided to try one of their newest drinks--the Green Melody. It definitely didn't disappoint! Their menu has grown quite a bit since our last visit, giving us even more reasons to come back. What impressed me even more was how reasonably priced everything still is, especially these days. Great drinks, great value, and consistently friendly service. This place is truly a hidden gem, and if you're in the area, it's absolutely worth checking out.

I stopped by here after checking out the farmers market and I'm glad that I gave them another…read morechance! I ordered the strawberry milk tea and the matcha brown sugar milk tea and both were delicious (honestly, one of the best boba I had in awhile). Def pick up a drink if you're in the area!

My family had a great lunch at The Common Kitchen! You can travel the world in one dining hall and…read morethere are plenty of vegan options! I love that this food hall has beer and a large variety of vendors. My husband enjoyed a draft beer while I put orders in at three different businesses. We enjoyed vegan peppered steak, tofu banh mi, and samosas. All the vendors had speedy service and I thought the portions were generous for the price points. The bathrooms at Common Kitchen are definitely kid friendly. I was able to use the changing table in the stall for my toddler without any issues. I also appreciate the cleanliness in the bathrooms at the tables. Many food halls look trashed and this place is well maintained. Overall this business is ideal for my husband and I taking my active toddler out to eat. I liked that she had freedom to move around as needed without being in the way of other customers. And with so many vendors there is a meal to match whatever you are craving. We will definitely be back!

This small international food hall is a win for families with young kids and wildly different…read moreopinions. It's compact (read: manageable), casual, and has enough variety that no one has a melt down. Only giving it 3 stars because we didn't try a lot of the places. The layout is cozy and clean. We tried a few spots. The hot dog place was a solid choice--simple, reliable, and exactly what you want when feeding kids who just want food they recognize. The real standout for me was the Haitian pâtés: flaky, flavorful, and worth ordering more than one. I tried the codfish which was way too salty but had a nice kick, and the oxtails. Wish they had the chicken and beef available to try. The only miss for us was the Vietnamese spot, which was a little underwhelming compared to the rest--fine, but the simple things I ordered just didn't land for us. Will definitely try another visit to check out the bar and different vendors who weren't open today. I noticed an Indian food spot and the Trifecta bar that seemed like a chill place to catch up with a friend.

"Hiccup, get me DOWN from here!" Astrid yells as she glances at the waves crashing far below the…read moretowering rock formation the night fury, Toothless, chose to leave her beside. "You have to give me a chance to explain," Hiccup rationalizes. "I'm not listening to anything you have to say." "Then I won't speak," Hiccup promises. "Just let us show you." Astrid begrudgingly climbs aboard the night fury for a ride that starts off in roller-coaster-like terror only to transform into something serendipitous and magical, giving her a chance to feel the clouds sift through her fingers, before watching the northern lights dance across the sky in fluorescent greens above those same clouds. "But if we can change your mind," Hiccup reassures himself out loud, before Astrid scoffs, What? Are you going to take everyone up for a magical ride [in a dragon]?" At the Gong Cha located at 8194 Westside Blvd in Fulton, Maryland, you too can take a moment to be transfixed by the platform tables barely two feet above the ground, bordered by walls decorated with lush grass and kaleidoscopically-colored butterflies, the pink unicorn holding a miniature garden of amethyst-hued shrubs or weeds, or the cat, the elephant, or the reindeer, all in vibrant colors, perched and waiting to be seen. Perhaps you are asking, "But what about the bubble teas or the ice teas? My wife ordered an extra large, sparkling, passion fruit tea, which was supposed to have 30% the normal amount of sugar; she also ordered an extra large grapefruit green tea with light ice and zero added sugar; and I ordered an extra large peach green iced tea with plenty of ice and no added sugar. Although we weren't entirely convinced that that one of the three beverages was made exactly to our specific instructions, I am still very eager to return. On the down side, they don't open until 11:00 a.m., so, if you are like us and you are eager to get your shopping done as early as possible, you may have to return here after all of your other errands, rather than being able to start with one of their delicious iced teas, freshly made, in hand.

I haven't been to Gong Cha since Covid. I've had a lot of bubble tea but the oolong lychee that I…read moreordered didn't have a lot of boba. They were skimpy. No one was inside eating or drinking. A few people came in to pick up their order. The kiosk ordering was confusing. I should have just ordered from the employee since she wasn't doing anything.

I enjoy myself a nice tea spot. The staff is friendly and they have tons of options. I went with a…read morematch green tea latte with 30% sugar and I added some boba. It was an excellent end to the evening!

I ordered some tea online, and added a cake slice. I found their menu unclear. I added some jellies…read moreto mine but didn't get from the menu that it already came with quite a bit, and so ended up with a cup that had a ton of gelatinous desserts in it. Not the worst thing, but not quite what I thought I was getting. A tiramisu cake slice was small but rich. Overall, satisfying.

Growing up as a Clarksville local, the Bagel Bin has been a family favorite for the last two…read moredecades. My husband and I moved out of state and we make the effort to visit this quaint restaurant during our visits back home. Today we ordered the veggie egg and cheese bagel on an everything bagel and we were not disappointed. The bagels were prepared quickly and stayed warm in their protective wrapping during our commute back to my parents home. The bagel was perfectly toasted, the egg and cheese ratio was perfect, and I loved the onion and tomato addition. The menu offers many options for bagel and sandwich lovers, and the store is well stocked with pastries and beverages. There is plentiful seating for those that choose to eat there including outdoor seating. Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Bagel Bin.

Too rude to charge $20 a dozen. Will not return. Cluttered, dated and run down. Employee…read moreseemed to hate his job and was angry world.

I walked here from my nearby hotel and enjoyed a refreshing Virgin Lychee Mojito with the Mild…read moreChicken Butt Sandwich and waffle fry combo - dare I say - - maybe best chicken sandwich I've ever had?!? I initially thought to myself $21 seems steep for this but I left really satisfied and eager to return! Unassuming exterior and interior but the fresh, fried chicken plus zesty Chicken Butt Sauce topped with zingy coleslaw was perfection. Like just stop reading now and go there ha.

WORSE PLACE EVER!!! THEY STOLE MY MONEY! NEVER GOING THERE AGAIN. I went there with my sister and i…read morepaid twice for the same order and the lady kept saying it declined and I could see that the place took my money and she kept saying it was my fault when clearly the person in front of me paid with Apple pay and had no issue

TLDR: Overpriced, tea just wasn't good…read more I tried this place around a year ago because it had amazing reviews, but my drink was so terrible that I couldn't finish it. It had an awful metallic taste, which I think came from the lychee jelly (lychee is not supposed to taste like that). I drink a ton of boba, and have never had something so bad I couldn't finish it before. I came back today to try it again, since the reviews of this place are continuously amazing, and mine is the only bad review. The toppings were the worst part. The tapioca pearls had firm and dry cores (I think it was maybe undercooked), which really brought the drink down. The jelly was not good, and I wouldn't even call it "jelly" personally. It was essentially sugar and flavor pellets with a processed and unpleasant tangy aftertaste. The tea wasn't great either. I sampled their jasmine tea since I really like jasmine, but I wasn't a fan, and I can make better with cheap grocery store tea. I tried their oolong tea, which was decent, but the flavor felt pretty diluted unfortunately. I also tried the Hokkaido tea, which was very sweet, and didn't taste quite like Hokkaido tea in my opinion. Normally I don't mind when boba is sweet, but I feel this place is pushing it too much. I ended up getting a little bit of the Hokkaido tea, and about 5x that amount of the oolong tea (which was fully unsweetened), and it was definitely sweet enough for me. There's a drink I sometimes get when I'm at college called "crème brûlée ube brown sugar milk tea with brown sugar boba". I personally prefer to call it "diabetes in a cup". I think the sweetness of that drink would be comparable to a full cup of the Hokkaido tea. Additionally, $8.46 is an absurd price to pay for this. I can get better boba for $6 down the street, or much better boba for $6-8 about 15 minutes away. If I want genuinely good boba, there's some shops in Rockville that I happily pay $8 a cup for, and they blow this place out of the water. This would be 3 star tea if it was $6. The staff member was nice, and the building itself was cute. The staff member recommended the Hokkaido tea with a pump of brown sugar syrup. This is why I tried the Hokkaido tea, but I didn't opt for the brown sugar pump since I'm not a huge fan of brown sugar boba (I prefer fruit tea and more eastern new-style tea). The "build your own tea" is a fine gimmick, but I don't want to pay $8 for it, especially when the toppings you can add are low quality. Additionally, some places have enough customization on their menu that you can essentially build your own tea anyways.

Sweet Bamboo Boba is hands down the best place I've ever found for bubble tea…read more You can make your own drink exactly how you want it, with your own flavors, combinations, and recipes. They have standard options too, but the fun part is building your own creation. They have bubbles, all kinds of jellies, teas, syrups, toppings, and so many ways to customize it. It reminds me of one of those self-serve frozen yogurt places, but for bubble tea. My go-to drink is strawberry jelly and lychee jelly on the bottom, then I fill the cup about two thirds of the way with ice, add coconut tea up to the top of the ice, and finish it with butterfly pea flower on top. It has no caffeine, it looks beautiful, and it tastes amazing. Sweet Bamboo Boba is officially one of my favorite spots. Sweet Bamboo Boba is hands down the best place I've ever found for bubble tea. You can make your own drink exactly how you want it, with your own flavors, combinations, and recipes. They have standard options too, but the fun part is building your own creation. They have bubbles, all kinds of jellies, teas, syrups, toppings, and so many ways to customize it. It reminds me of one of those self-serve frozen yogurt places, but for bubble tea. My go-to drink is strawberry jelly and lychee jelly on the bottom, then I fill the cup about two thirds of the way with ice, add coconut tea up to the top of the ice, and finish it with butterfly pea flower on top. It has no caffeine, it looks beautiful, and it tastes amazing. Sweet Bamboo Boba is officially one of my favorite spots.

I recently experienced HEYTEA and absolutely loved it! There were so many options that I wasn't…read moresure what to try, but the friendly staff were incredibly helpful in guiding me through the diverse and intriguing selections. I decided to try the Coconut Mango Boom, and it was so good! The creamy coconut paired beautifully with the sweet, slightly tangy mango, giving it a refreshing tropical flavor. I also loved that the tea is freshly brewed, which really adds to the experience. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, with plenty of comfortable seating, including areas where you can sit and enjoy your drink with a friend. HEYTEA is located in Wintergreen Plaza, which has plenty of free parking, making it easy and convenient to visit. I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of their offerings!

Came here since I had time to kill and had heard about this place. It was cute inside with low…read moreseats and tables; looked clean and modern. This was my first time there and I asked the person at the counter about their drinks since they were different than at other boba tea places I've frequented. I told him I like milk based teas and asked about their jasmine tea. He couldn't really explain the different tea flavors. Also wasn't very helpful, especially when I saw the jasmine tea was not milk based (after I had purchased it). I adjusted the sugar to 75%, but it needed more sugar. I also ordered the mango coconut cream drink for my daughter. I do appreciate they use real fruit and that it looked pretty but I really don't see what the hype is about. I didn't like my jasmine tea and my daughter, nor I, liked the mango coconut tea. Definitely not a fan ... won't be back.

They have cheese tea here, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. Cheese tea is a cold tea…read moredrink with foam on top that is made with cream cheese, whipping cream, and milk. It started in Taiwan, where they used powdered cheese, powdered milk, salt, and whipping cream. In China, they made a version that used real cream cheese, real milk, salt, and whipping cream. Bengong's Tea is a franchise company that originated in China in 2014. They have over 100 stores in China and plan to expand in the USA . Being a franchise means their drinks are based on standardized powders. That being said, we bought 2 drinks to see if they make milk teas as good as some claim. 1) Burnt Caramel Cheese Milk Tea It had black tea with lots of milk. The cheese foam and burnt caramel drizzle was on top. We got 50% sugar and less ice. The proper way to drink cheese tea is to sip it so you taste the foam first and then the tea flows through it. Don't use a straw. My wife hated the flavor of the milk tea. I thought the foam was interesting and the milk tea was typical except for the excessive milk powder flavor. The foam tasted like whipped cream with a hint of cream cheese. The caramel drizzle had a slightly burnt flavor and moderate sweetness. The foam and caramel were good and should be paired with a different milk tea. I don't recommend this. The milk tea is the problem here. 2) Black Rice with Taro Boba Milk Tea It had black rice tea and milk with taro boba and brown sugar boba. We got 50% sugar and no ice. The cup was full even though we got no ice. Nice! It had a modest milk flavor with a light roasted rice flavor. There were lots of brown sugar and taro boba. Not much taro flavor in the boba. Loved the brown sugar boba and the large amount! This will fix any boba craving. Overall, it was very satisfying in both the tea and boba. The store space had two businesses, Chin Xi'an Style restaurant and Bengong's Tea. When you enter the dining room, Bengong's Tea is on the left. If you order at the cash register, you'll see a sign that says, "CASH ONLY." They have an order kiosk for credit cards. There is a 15% Yelp Check-in discount that can only be used at the cash register. Beware, the overhead menu had old prices. Everything is 75 cents more. The service person might be hidden behind the counter. It looked like no one was there until we got close to the counter and looked over. There was a woman sitting low behind the register area. She was short to start with. The service was polite and quick. The dining room and restrooms were clean. They are located in the corner of Princess Shopping Center. There is plenty of free parking. Their menu had some interesting drinks, so we'll be back. This place is more of a 3-star than a 4-star rating. Since this is a first visit, I'm giving lots of leeway.

Yet again I came because I love the Boba tea. But the female is not helpful nor friendly behind the…read morecounter If you can get pass the Asian rudeness seemingly in America, get you a drink with or without boba.

The food is unique and service is really good and the ambiance too!! I don't know what else to say…read morebut I definitely recommend this place lots of options so don't worry about them

Wait they have ice cream too…read more... Ok this took me all the way back to Seoul. IYKYK ‍. The teas are flavorful and very customizable. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake ice cream and oh man . After the first spoon I knew I wasn't going to snap that pic. Sorry everyone maybe the next visit. The decor was similar to a street vendor selling cool items. Essentially a street cart turned inside out that has delicious drinks and ice cream. The also have hot desserts as well which I'm going to review on the next visit. Kom som ni da you Kokee Tea Overall for me on this nostalgic visit 4.8 of 5